Louise M. Aamodt
Picture Book Author
crafting books for curious minds
News
Check out the cover reveal of A FOREST BEGINS ANEW, illustrated by the amazing Elly MacKay!
This cover reveal video shares information about the environmental STEM picture book A FOREST BEGINS ANEW, including photos and websites for the author and illustrator. The images and sounds hint at the book’s theme of destruction and renewal, ending on a hopeful note.
My debut is finally almost here! Except now we’re anticipating a May 2026 release. Available for preorder now!
January 24, 2023
Imagine my surprise (and panic!) when Tara Lazar invited me to write a guest blog for her annual Storystorm event. If you haven’t heard of it, Storystorm shares inspiration, resources, and daily blogs throughout January to encourage writers to come up with 30 new story ideas. I’ve participated in this fun event for many years. Check out my guest blog, Louise M. Aamodt Squeezes Time from a Rock, where I unabashedly blame my messy house on my writing habit.
May 4, 2019
My submission FOREST FIRE won the SCBWI Marvelous Midwest Conference manuscript contest!