Children's Picture Book
Date Published: 06-01-2023
Publisher: Storytellin' Time Press
Interview
Is There a Message in Your Novel That You Want Readers to Grasp?
My picture book has double sets of numbers 1 to 10, rhyme, phonological
connection, rhythm and interaction.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
Writing is a passion, but marketing is another story.
How many books have you written and which is your favorite?
I have 5 picture books, 7 resource books, and 5 CDs with songs that might
become a picture book in the future.
When did you begin writing?
In 1995
How long did it take to complete your first book?
About 6 weeks
Did you have an author who inspired you to become a writer?
No it was a publisher and after the first picture book I decided to
independently publish my own writing.
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
Getting that book in my hand.
Describe your latest book in 4 words.
Adventurous, Fairgrounds, Cookie, Dancer
Can you share a little bit about your current work or what is in the
future for your writing?
My next book is with the illustrator at this time and I am excited to introduce
it for the fair season in the Midwest.
Dance & Twirl with the Sugar Cookie Girl will be a favorite with
fair goers.
Children giggle and grow with her stories — from the mischievous adventures of No, No, Ebenezer, a spirited dachshund with a big heart, to the playful journeys in Chicken Fun, Going on a Gator Hunt, and The Predictable Persimmon.
As a seasoned educator and master storyteller, Mary Jo has inspired audiences in 47 states and three countries, sharing her love of language through staff development sessions, author visits, and children’s programs that burst with laughter, learning, and joy.
A dynamic keynote speaker, Mary Jo has graced Early Childhood conferences nationwide, leading hundreds of high-energy workshops and professional development events. With a heart for nurturing both children and teachers, she draws on 38 years as a center director — where she guided a team and cared for 115 bright, curious young minds every day.
Through every story, song, and puppet, Mary Jo invites children and educators alike to discover the wonder of storytelling and the power it must connect hearts, spark creativity, and make learning unforgettable.
Twitter: Mary Jo Huff
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