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Kaz Windness is a published author and illustrator specializing in cute and creepy characters and spooky humor for kids of all ages. Portfolio website: www.WindnessBooks.com

Reading the West & Bitsy Bat, School Star

Look who's on the Reading the West shortlist for best picture book?!?! If you love "Bitsy Bat, School Star," would you mind voting for us HERE? Also, check out all the other wonderful books featured here. THANK YOU indie booksellers!!!... Continue Reading →

Best Book of May: WHEN YOU LOVE A BOOK

We were delighted to discover WHEN YOU LOVE A BOOK is an Amazon TOP PICK for May 2024! Be sure to reserve your copy today! Copies signed by me and Heather are HERE.

Bitsy Bat a CBC Teacher Favorite!

Beep-Bop-Chitter-Choo! #bitsybatschoolstar has been voted onto the 2024 Children’s Book Council’s Favorites Award List! Bitsy Bat is a TEACHER FAVORITE in the K-2nd Grade category. (Educator resources at BitsyBat.com!) Thank you, The Children's Book Council! Thank you teachers! Background: Each... Continue Reading →

Niche Declaration Sentence for Illustrators

A Cuddlefish Academy TikTok follower asked me for guidance on writing their artist statement. Instead, I'm going to teach you how to write a niche declaration sentence. This is much more valuable for illustrators because like an elevator pitch for... Continue Reading →

ALA in San Diego this June

Are you going to ALA this summer? Come see me! I'm there celebrating my first shiny sticker ("Worm and Caterpillar are Friends") and signing books with my good friends at Simon & Schuster. BONUS: Penguin/Flamingo just invited me to sign... Continue Reading →

“Bitsy Bat, School Star” is a Teacher Favorite!

Beep-Bop-Chitter-Choo! #bitsybatschoolstar has been voted onto the 2024 Children’s Book Council’s Favorites Award List! Bitsy Bat is a TEACHER FAVORITE in the K-2nd Grade category. (Educator resources at http://www.BitsyBat.com!) Thank you, @childrensbookcouncil! Thank you, teachers! Background: Each year, young people from Kindergarten to... Continue Reading →

Spring 2024 Events! Mark Your Calendar

Hi Friends! It's shaping up to be a fun and busy Spring. I hope you can join me at one or more of these events. Detail links below the graphic. See you soon! Designing Covers with Jessica Lanan here: https://cuddlefishacademy.teachable.com/p/covers Disability Representation in... Continue Reading →

Bitsy Bat, School Star in Spanish!

I'm beyond delighted to announce that “Bitsy Bat, School Star” is set to be published in Spanish, both in hardcover and paperback. It's a dream come true! Look for it next summer. #bitsybatschoolstar#spanishedition#kidsbooks@simonkids

“When You Love a Book” Order Links, Activity Sheets, Events, Media Kit, and More

Official Publisher Page HERE Eidelweiss book preview HERE Kaz & Heather signed and doodled copies from Second Star to the Right Book Shop HERE Come to our Book Party! Saturday, June 1st, from 12 noon to 1pm. RSVP HERE Join us for... Continue Reading →

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