Welcome to Chelsea’s World of Books Literary Blog. I’m your host, kidlit writer, blogger, and former librarian, Chelsea DiCicco. And here is a picture of me with my bat house. Does this picture have anything to do with WRITING? Nope. Does it make me happy? YEP!
If you’re looking to grow in your writing career and find free resources and tips, then you’ve come to the right place!
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Things you’ll find on the blog:
- Writing Updates
- Book Recommendations
- Free resources for educators, parents, and librarians,
- And my personal favorite: the monthly Feature Interview series, featuring industry professionals at all stages of publishing, behind-the-scenes, complete with giveaway pools and monthly prizes!
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HAPPY COVER REVEAL DAY! - Today I'm sharing the OFFICIAL COVER REVEALS of my FIRST FOUR BOOKS in the early reader Construction Crew Series, coming out with Capstone, Picture Window in 2027!
2027 FEATURE INTERVIEW APPLICATIONS! - I am pleased to share that applications for the 2027 Feature Interview series are now OFFICIALLY OPEN.
NEURODIVERGENT VOICES IN KIDLIT AND WHY THEY MATTER: FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH ALICIA MEYERS - Today, I’m talking with my dear friend and critique partner, Alicia Meyers! Alicia is a neurodivergent Children’s Book Author and elementary school teacher with over 16+ years of experience in education. She’s the author of The A-to-Z Teaching Toolkit for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators. During our conversation, we’ll be discussing neurodivergent voices in kidlit and her newest debut, TIC-ERRIFIC ME, a picture book celebrating the ins and outs of Tourette’s syndrome, which just released this month!
PROVIDING APPROACHABLE BOOKS FOR RELUCTANT READERS: FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH JOHANNA PEYTON - In today’s Feature Interview, I’m talking with fellow neurodivergent kidlit author Johanna Peyton. We’ll be talking about perspective as a neurodivergent reader/writer, and the importance of providing approachable books for reluctant readers that meet them where they are.
WRITING FUNNY BOOKS AND KEEPING A SCRAPPY MINDSET: FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH ELAYNE CRAIN - In this Feature Interview, I'm talking with funny picture-book and middle-grade writer, Elayne Crain. We discuss ways to keep a scrappy mindset, mentors, and writing humor that kids (and parents) love!
BALANCING CULTURE WITH A WIDE READING AUDIENCE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY: FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH SOPE MARTINS, CONDUCTED BY KIDLIT AUTHOR AND LITERARY BLOGGER, CHELSEA DICICCO - Today I’m joined by the ever-so-talented, children’s book author, broadcaster, founder of The Kidlit Foundation, and my dear friend and critique partner, Sope Martins! During our conversation, we’ll discuss the agenting journey, finding your writing community, and balancing culture with a wide reading audience.
How to Stay Tenacious in a Slow-Moving Industry Fraught with Rejection - Enjoy a video presentation on ways to stay positive and keep moving forward in kidlit, despite the slow-moving nature of the industry and the many rejections that litter its path. Find out what necessities to put in your publishing emergency preparedness kit, and how it will help you stay on track.
Neurodivergent Books for Elementary SchoolERS Ages 5-10, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Anxiety, SPD - Check out a list of elementary school books that feature neurodivergent topics including ADHD, SPD, ASD, Dyslexia, and anxiety.
The Making of Malory - Take a behind-the-curtain peek at the inspiration and making of ADHD and Me and how I found my artist, Leonie Cheetham, who brought my character, Malory, to life.
FINDING JOY AND HOPE IN WRITING: FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH JESSICA MILO, CONDUCTED BY KIDLIT AUTHOR AND LITERARY BLOGGER, CHELSEA DICICCO - In this Feature Interview, children’s book author and former educator Jessica Milo and I discuss writing inspirations and joy in kidlit. We also explore how writing can be a source of healing in difficult times and how hope in books can transfer to hope in life.
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