A list of Important places to search for your book once it's been published. Scroll down for updates on Anthropic lawsuit and settlement actions. https://publicrecords.copyright.gov/search Search for your book's U.S. copyright filing. If you do not find it, tell your... Continue Reading →
Scroll to the bottom for ISBNs and book awards. Kaz helps teachers and caretakers with lesson plans and activities beyond the book. Click on the image to jump to each book's resources. Signed books HERE! Follow Kaz on all your... Continue Reading →
Scroll down for social media sight ratings. Artists are finding it harder to protect their artwork from AI scraping theft. They are forced to delete imagery and leave social media platforms they once trusted due to terms of service changes... Continue Reading →
"Kaz was a rockstar! The kids loved it! Most engaging, fun author visit!" --Mrs. Bigelow What is an author school visit? How do students benefit? This 90-second video HERE explains. Book Kaz Windness for the 2025-26 school year now HERE!... Continue Reading →
Kaz is available for interviews and speaking engagements. Scroll down for the PDF media kit download. http://www.WindnessBooks.com Books and Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/KazWindness How to pronounce Kaz Windness: https://www.teachingbooks.net/pronounce.cgi?aid=43974 BIO: Kaz Windness is the award-winning, genre-crossing illustrator and author of... Continue Reading →
What winter activity would you medal in? Bitsy tries them all in BITSY BAT, SNOW STAR, available now for pre❄rder. Swipe for the cover reveal and news about my autism acceptance series. BITSYBAT.COM "Bitsy Bat experiences her first snow and... Continue Reading →
We had a great day sharing “Worm and Butterfly are Friends Always” with homeschool families at the Butterfly Pavilion @butterflypavilion in Westminster, Colorado! Special thanks to best butterfly friends forever, Heather Brockman Lee and Stan Yan for sharing the stage. Find signed... Continue Reading →
Enjoy some bookish Valentine's cards! "When You Love a Book" illustrations by Heather Brockman Lee
Interested in early readers? Wondering how these books are selected for the American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards Theodor Seuss Geisel? Sharing a great new article on the Science of Early Readers as shown through Geisel books and their... Continue Reading →
Now is the perfect time to plan a blissful fall retreat at @boydsmills (previously Highlights Foundation). Join Anne Appert, Vicky Fang, and Kaz Windness for Early Readers and Chapter Books, A Creative Retreat, October 23-26, 2026. This is perfect for authors or... Continue Reading →
Thanks to School Library Journal for the great review of my newest book, "Worm and Butterfly are Friends Always." "Verdict: This standout graphic reader will shine in any early reader collection." Full review: HEREPreS-Gr 2–Best buds Worm and Butterfly are... Continue Reading →
Over 80 coaching sessions last year, and I couldn't be more honored or proud to work with all you talented writers and illustrators. Your creativity, passion, and talent give me so much hope! Hope for our industry, our children, and... Continue Reading →
In celebration of Valentine's Day and the release of my newest book, "Worm and Butterfly are Friends Always," here is a set of printable cards to share. More activities HERE! Valentine's Worm and ButterflyDownload
My initial thoughts on Mattel's newest doll. Comment with your thoughts. As a child, I loved to line up my dolls by size, color, texture, or personality, and I loved chewing on their hair or feet, even though it made... Continue Reading →
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