An interview with Ariel Bernstein, author of a picture book call I HAVE A BALLOON, illustrated by Scott Magoon (Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster), about Owl who has a shiny red balloon, and Monkey who wants that balloon very much, and a chapter book series, WARREN & DRAGON, illustrated by Mike Malbrough (Viking/Penguin Random House), about 7 year old Warren, and Dragon, his pet dragon. The first two books in this series, 100 FRIENDS and WEEKEND WITH CHEWY, published in August 2018. Forthcoming another picture book entitled WE LOVE FISHING published by Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster) and two more books in the WARREN & DRAGON series, DELUX VOLCANO AND SCARY SLEEPOVER.
Ariel shares her publishing journey, what inspires her to write her witty stories and one piece of essential advice for those looking to break into the kidlit industry.