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Children's Literature Alumna Shares Fresh Perspectives for Children's Books

Stephanie Seales '09MA has touched many aspects of publishing throughout her career, and is using her understanding of the industry in her works as an author, career coach, book reviewer, and authenticity reader. What led you to study children's literature...
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Ariel Vanece MA '22 Imbues Children's Literature with Intergenerational Friendships

Ariel Vanece, who completed the dual Children's Literature MA and Writing for Children MFA program in 2022, recently secured a two-book deal with Penguin / Rocky Pond Books. They spoke with us about what motivates them to write and how...
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Megan Litwin '02MA Publishes her First Children's Book

In her new book Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night, author Megan Litwin '02MA captures the enchantment of winter. She spoke with us about her interest in children's literature and her experience at Simmons. Tell us about your new book and what...
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Elissa Gershowitz '00MA, Editor in Chief of The Horn Book, Offers Titles to Add to Your Reading List

This October, Elissa Gershowitz '00MA was officially named Editor in Chief of The Horn Book, Inc. , publisher of a review journal of children's and young adult literature. We caught up with her about her role at the Horn Book...
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In Spite of Book Challenges, Author Jo Knowles '92 '95MA Forges Connections Through Stories

Adjunct Jo Knowles ’92 ’95MA shares news about her latest book, and reflects on the rise in book challenges aimed at her work for young readers.
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Susan Rich '93MA on the "Creative Collaborative Chemistry" of Children's Book Publishing

Little, Brown Editor Susan Rich '93MA will be presenting with illustrator Michaela Goade at the Summer Institute in Children's Literature in July 2022. What led you to Simmons? I wasn't really enjoying my political science major at McGill University in...
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By Teens, For Teens: Kelsey Ford ’22MS Asks Teens What They Want in Young Adult Literature

Kelsey Ford '22MS is the creator of Bookish in the 'Burgh, Pittsburgh's Teen Book Festival, as well as the creator and adult advisor of the Bridges & Books Podcast and PA Reads YA, both projects created alongside teen leaders in...
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- LGBTQIA+
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"Wicked" Author, Gregory Maguire '78MA, on the Power of Words

Well-known for the book and broadway sensation Wicked, Gregory Maguire '78MA was one of the first graduates of the Master of Arts in Children’s Literature program at Simmons, staying on to teach in the program for nine years.
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Curating the Eric Carle Museum's Bookstore with Eliza Brown '10MFA

As retail manager of the Erice Carle Museum bookstore, Eliza is an expert in children's literature! We asked Eliza about her journey to the museum and how Simmons empowered her to speak her mind.
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