Jill Sheet's Blog

 Chit Chatting with Raven Howell J:  Tell us about your new book, "Blink and Glow." How did you come up with the idea for the book? R: The initial inspiration for my story, Blink and Glow , took root when I saw an enchanting illustration by Ann Pilicer (the book’s illustrator) of wide-eyed children gazing into a twinkling firefly-filled glass jar. It transported me back to my own youth, tumbled out into nature somewhere, a tomgirl climbing trees, building forts in fragrant lilac bushes, building fairy houses out of twigs and moss, delighted by the catch and release of “lightning bugs”. I wondered how many children’s communities today have that loving connection to our natural environment. Then I hoped that kids were aware of the respect and appreciation we owe to all living things, and that’s essentially where the idea for writing the book originated. J:  Were any of the characters based on anyone?  If not, how did you come up with the characters? R: The chil...

 Blink and Glow Review  Reviewed by: Jill Sheets I was excited to get "Blink and Glow" in the mail.  Last year, I got to read more books by Raven Howell, and I knew that it would be just as great as her other books. And I was right, I loved this book and could not wait to share it with my family.  Raven came up with the cutest story, with a great message. Accompanying the children's book were beautiful pictures illustrated by Ann Pilicer. I believe kids will love this book, while they are learning about the freedom of nature.