The Children's Book Woman

Writing, reading, and sharing books that delight children… one page at a time.

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My name is Renee Kirchner, also known as The Children’s Book Woman. I hope you enjoy my website. I will share my love of children’s literature, and my writing successes and failures with you. Thanks for stopping by.

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An Excellent Year

April 27, 2018

It’s time for a writing update. 2017 was an excellent year! I finished revising my middle grade novel and am now querying agents. I wrote twelve picture book drafts for the 12×12 Challenge and I am half-way through a rough draft of a new middle grade novel. I love writing!! It makes me feel like … More An Excellent Year

Story Time Success

September 6, 2017

What makes a successful story time? Is it when children pay attention to the stories I read? Is it when they laugh at all the right places? Is it when they stand up and sing and clap along with me? It’s all of the above and more!! I take great care when I plan story … More Story Time Success

Saturday Picture Book

July 8, 2017

Skyfishing (A Grand Tale with Grandpa) By: Gideon Sterer This stunningly beautiful picture book captivated me. A grandfather with a passion for fishing moves to the city to live with his family. He soon realizes that there is nowhere to fish in the city. This is where his imaginative granddaughter comes into the story. She … More Saturday Picture Book