Louise M. Aamodt
Picture Book Author
crafting books for curious minds
News
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4-18-26 Fresh Bookology: Vicki Palmquist relates her book recommendation to her own experiences with wildfires.
3-24-26 Picture Book Builders: Jill Esbaum presents “A Dazzling Array of Picture Book Awesomeness!”
3-15-26 Bookworm for Kids: Tonja Drecker shares her experienced recommendation.
2-10-26 NF Fest: Authors, get started creating awesome supplemental materials to help get your books into classrooms. Teachers and homeschoolers, find some print-and-use resources to accompany your favorite picture books. Teacher's Pet: Supplemental Guides Get Your Book Chosen.
01-24-23 Storystorm: Tara Lazar’s annual event encourages writers to come up with 30 new story ideas throughout January. In Louise M. Aamodt Squeezes Time from a Rock, I unabashedly blame my messy house on my writing habit.
Check out the cover reveal of A FOREST BEGINS ANEW, illustrated by the amazing Elly MacKay!
My debut is finally almost here! Except now we’re anticipating a May 2026 release. Available for preorder now!
May 4, 2019
My submission FOREST FIRE won the SCBWI Marvelous Midwest Conference manuscript contest!