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Creator Interview: Andi Chitty
Andi has a wealth of knowledge on craft, querying, and self-publishing, and I'm so excited to share a bit about her publishing journey here.
Julie Hauswirth
Mar 246 min read


Creator Interview: Christina Shawn
I'm so excited that my first creator interview of the new year (and my first since returning from a hiatus in 2025!) is with Christina. She's the author of 3 beautiful picture books...
Julie Hauswirth
Jan 265 min read


Announcing REVIEWS FOR REVIEWS!
A new initiative to support kidlit authors!
Julie Hauswirth
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Announcing the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge WINNERS!
There was something wonderful about every story submitted. So, without further ado, let's cheer for our champs!
Julie Hauswirth
Sep 30, 20243 min read


Haus-Hold Picture Book Review: The Memory Quilt
This book is beautifully written, rich in imagery and tenderness. It would be a wonderful tool to guide difficult conversations around loss.
Julie Hauswirth
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Haus-Hold Picture Book Review: SO MUCH SLIME
A Spectacular STEAM Read-Aloud! I recently shared an interview with author Jason Lefebvre, author of TOO MUCH GLUE and its upcoming...
Julie Hauswirth
Aug 17, 20243 min read


Welcome to the 2024 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge!
Hello, Kidlit friends, and welcome to the inaugural #KidlitChuckleChallenge! We are your hosts, Julie Hauswirth, Kris DeCaro, and April...
Julie Hauswirth
Aug 16, 20248 min read


UPDATE- Winners Announced! Creator Interview PLUS a 20-Book Giveaway: Jason Lefebvre
SO MUCH SLIME releases in September of 2024, and as part of the celebration, Flashlight Press is giving away 20 copies of the book!
Julie Hauswirth
Aug 2, 20246 min read
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