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New Book Announcement: HURRY UP!
Hurry up and celebrate this new book announcement with me! No, wait. Slow down. Let’s take the time to enjoy this new book announcement....
Kate Dopirak
Oct 13, 2017
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WPA SCBWI Event: Q&A and More with Kate Dopirak
I had the BEST time with the smart, thoughtful people who joined me for a children’s book talk this week. We laughed. We learned. We...
Kate Dopirak
Sep 14, 2017
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Okay, so while I wait. . .what should I do?
My friend and critique partner asked me this question after she submitted her requested material: Okay, so while I wait. . .what should I...
Kate Dopirak
Aug 1, 2017
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I’m the RUCCL 2017 Success Story Speaker!
I’m EXCITED (and NERVOUS!) to be The Rutgers University Council on Children’s Literature 2017 Success Story Speaker! I can never thank...
Kate Dopirak
Jun 23, 2017
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21st Annual Pitt-Greensburg Children’s Literature Conference
What a thrill to be a presenter at the 21st Annual Pitt-Greensburg Children’s Literature Conference! The day got even more exciting when...
Kate Dopirak
May 9, 2017
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Read local: Pittsburgh writers harvest a field of great books for kids
Here’s an introduction to some of the more successful kid’s writers in the region. Thanks Kidsburgh!
Kate Dopirak
Mar 13, 2017
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Happy Birthday, SNUGGLE BUNNY!
Scholastic Rolls Out StoryPlay Line (from Publishers Weekly) By Sally Lodge | Nov 29, 2016 “A fun way to read together!” is the tag line...
Kate Dopirak
Jan 4, 2017
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Snuggle Bunny at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Thank you Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for inviting me to share SNUGGLE BUNNY with your patients. Thanks @Scholastic for donating...
Kate Dopirak
Oct 18, 2016
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YOU’RE MY BOO Book Trailer!
Here’s the YOU’RE MY BOO book trailer: Thanks to Katya Szewczuk, and to my niece and nephew for stealing the show. LOVE their giggles!
Kate Dopirak
Sep 14, 2016
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YOU’RE MY BOO at LA SCBWI
My debut picture book, YOU’RE MY BOO (Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster), was featured in the Millennium Biltmore’s lobby at the LA SCBWI...
Kate Dopirak
Aug 6, 2016
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YOU’RE MY BOO Book Launch Parties!
Please join me to celebrate the launch of my debut picture book, You’re My Boo (Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster): Friday, September 23,...
Kate Dopirak
Aug 1, 2016
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Tips for a Great Author Visit
I’m ‘stealing’ all of this fabulous information from the fabulous author, Kim Norman. Thanks, Kim! Plan art shows based on the book...
Kate Dopirak
Jul 20, 2016
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YOU’RE MY BOO Gets Fab Review from Kirkus!
YOU’RE MY BOO by Kate Dopirak, illustrated by Lesley Breen Withrow Age Range: 3 – 5 A day in the life of a family is more than the sum...
Kate Dopirak
Jul 20, 2016
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Spring 2017 Children’s Sneak Previews from Publishers Weekly
SCHOLASTIC/CARTWHEEL Cartwheel hops into spring with Snuggle Bunny by Kate Dopirak, illus. by Cori Doerrfeld, launching the StoryPlay...
Kate Dopirak
Jul 20, 2016
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My upcoming picture book — “adorable and scrappy and funny and sweet”! Woohoo!!!
A Cafe Chat with Lauren Rille, by Lindsay Bandy Posted on March 11, 2016 by EasternPennPoints IDA Design It’s a great day for a cafe...
Kate Dopirak
Mar 19, 2016
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I SOLD A NEW PICTURE BOOK!!! #SNUGGLEBUNNY
Celia Lee at Scholastic has acquired world rights to Kate Dopirak‘s (l.) Snuggle Bunny, illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld, a picture book...
Kate Dopirak
Oct 13, 2015
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My Picture Book, YOU’RE MY BOO, has a Cover!
I got to see the cover of my picture book, YOU’RE MY BOO, set to be published by Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster Summer 2016. My world...
Kate Dopirak
Oct 9, 2015
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The Waiting and the Cookies
Waiting to hear news – any news at all – after submitting a manuscript is a special form of torture. Here’s what I’ve done so far today...
Kate Dopirak
Sep 1, 2015
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