 This has been a year of unusual challenges for all of us at 24 Carrot Writing. Three of us sent kids off to college in the fall. Two of us broke our wrists (we’re healing nicely, thank you). All of us are navigating multiple extended family health issues. We’ve seen employment changes, for ourselves and spouses, and have had unplanned travels, some fun and some - well - not. It is normal, during such times of transition and adjustment, that we take a step back to reevaluate our writing- and career-goals. As a result of such self-assessment, Francine has decided to retire from 24 Carrot Writing in order to focus on her writing projects. Francine, we are deeply grateful for the innovation, energy, momentum, and comradery you have contributed to 24 Carrot Writing. Your voice will be greatly missed. We want to wish you the very best for your writing future, and for doors that will open, because you are making space for them in your life. We cannot wait to spotlight your books on 24 Carrot Writing in the future. With love, Annie, Kelly and Amanda Meetings, writing retreats, book launches, and laughter.
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 By Annie Cronin Romano October is well under way with leaves of amber and crimson, cool, crisp evenings, apple cider, winding corn mazes, and, of course, Halloween! Whether it’s carving pumpkins or choosing what costume to wear trick or treating, most families have traditions they enjoy throughout the fall season. As you embrace Halloween preparations, don’t forget to visit your library or bookstore to snag a few Halloween and seasonal books, and add some new favorite reads to your October rituals. This list contains just a sampling of the entertaining spooky and autumn-themed kidlit books to be discovered. Included are both older classics and newer releases. Most I have read and enjoyed myself. A few were suggested by other avid readers. Pick one or all of them, and dive into these stories of pumpkins, scarecrows, and things that go “Boo!” in the night! PICTURE BOOKS MR. PUMPKIN’S TEA PARTY by Erin Barker ROOM ON THE BROOM by Julia Donaldson, Illustrated by Axel Scheffler THE SCARECROW by Beth Ferry, Illustrated by the Fan Brothers LOS GATOS BLACK ON HALLOWEEN! by Marisa Montes, Illustrated by Yuyi Morales SAMURAI SCARECROW: A VERY NINJA HALLOWEEN by Rubin Pingk OAK LEAF by John Sandford BIG PUMPKIN by Erica Silverman, Illustrated by S.D. Schindler THE LITTLE OLD LADY WHO WAS NOT AFRAID OF ANYTHING by Linda Williams, illustrated by Megan Lloyd
MIDDLE GRADE THE NIGHT GARDENER by Jonathan Auxier THE JUMBIES by Tracey Baptiste WATCH HOLLOW by Gregory Funaro THE GRAVEYARD BOOK by Neil Gaiman TOOK: A GHOST STORY by Mary Downing Hahn SCARY STORIES FOR YOUNG FOXES by Christian McKay Heidicker GHOST: THIRTEEN HAUNTING TALES TO TELL, a collection by Illustratus
 And a few YOUNG ADULT… MARY’S MONSTER: LOVE, MADNESS, AND HOW MARY SHELLEY CREATED FRANKENSTEIN by Lita Judge MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN by Ransom Riggs PUMPKIN HEADS: A GRAPHIC NOVEL by Rainbow Rowell, Illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks
Please share some of your favorite kidlit Halloween/fall season books in the comments.
And HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  To celebrate October, and to whip our writing efforts into a productive fourth quarter frenzy, you are cordially invited to The 4th Annual 24 Carrot Writing Trick or Book Treat Party Join the Writing Trick or Book Treat Party by sharing your favorite writing trick or tip, or treating your fellow writers to a book recommendation. Share your writing tip, or a recent children’s book that you have loved and/or used as a mentor text on our Facebook page or in the comment section below. When you share, we will enter you in our October 31 drawing for signed copies of children's literature. We are keeping some of our titles masked! But our book prizes include a signed copy of Padma Venkatraman’s The Bridge Home, Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic’s The End of Something Wonderful, Josh Funk’s It’s Not Hansel and Gretel, Kris Asselin’s Falling for Wonder Boy, and Brian Lies’ The Rough Patch!
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