On this page, we provide resources for kids writing and books, access to articles Kidoinfo has published, and a list of children’s and young adult books by regional authors and illustrators.
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Local Festivals and Programs for Kids Writing and Books
- RI Festival of Children’s Books and Authors (Providence): October 19, 2019
- Rhode Island Center for the Book
- Write Rhode Island
- Associate of Rhode Island Authors
Children and Young Adult Books By New England-based Authors and Illustrators
Animus
First Second Books, May 8, 2018, 244 pages
By Antoine Revoy of Providence
Age Group: Young Adults
Moth and Wasp, Soil and Ocean: Remembering Chinese Scientist Pu Zhelong’s Work for Sustainable Farming
Tilbury House, 2018, 40pp
Written by: Sigrid Schmalzer
Illustrated by: Melanie Linden Chan of North Kingstown
Age Group: 6-10
Love, Mama
By Jeanette Bradley
About separation anxiety
Klaus’ First Winter
By Denise Flagg (local author)
Illustrated by Chad Thompson
(Halo Publishing International 2016)
ISBN: 978-1612444567
Monster Trucks
By Anika Denise (local author)
Illustrated by Nate Wragg
(HarperCollins 2016)
ISBN: 978-0062345226
Lucy’s Lovey
By Betsy Devany
Illustrated by Christopher Denise (Local)
(Henry Holt and Co. 2016)
ISBN: 978-1627791472
Baking Day at Grandma’s
By Anika Denise (Local)
Illustrated by Christopher Denise (Local)
(Philomel 2016)
ISBN: 978-0399171574
Edgar Graduates
By Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (Local)
Illustrated by Rebecca Compton (Local)
(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2015)
ISBN: 978-1508421474