Children’s fiction books with a little bit of mystery, a little bit of spookiness, a little bit of suspense, and some cool illustrations.
Author Archives: Nico Waters
Nico’s July Newsletter
“Fireworks” in Honor of July 4th…
Fireworks is one of the things that we think of when we hear “July 4th.” In honor of this holiday tradition, here is a list of kids’ books that feature the word “fireworks” or “firecracker.”
5 Kids Books Honoring Juneteeth
Here are 5 kids books to help your family honor Juneteenth today (and all year long!).
Nico’s May Newsletter
Hello kids and kids-at-heart, Here’s an update on things going on the last several months! One of my favorite parts of being a children’s author is getting to meet readers, writers, and book-loving grown-ups. In the spirit of Children’s Book Week, May 4 – 10, it feels especially sweet to pause and celebrate these moments.Continue reading “Nico’s May Newsletter”
Celebrating Children’s Book Week with 6 Books from My Read List
Happy Children’s Book Week! As a children’s book author, this is a time for me to get out the confetti and poppers. 🎊 🎉 Woot! As a writer, I spend so much time crafting my own stories, but I make sure I spend time enjoying the incredible work of my peers. And here are myContinue reading “Celebrating Children’s Book Week with 6 Books from My Read List”
5 Reasons Kids Find Joy at the Library
It’s National Library Week. And this year’s theme is “Find Your Joy!”
Four Ways that Sports Camps Can Help Kids
In my book, “Pickleball Problems,” a mother enrolls the main character, Ada, into a youth sports camp. She made that decision to help Ada gain confidence and meet new friends. Curious to know if parents I know have had a similar experience, I had a quick interview with Amy, parent of six-year-old Tyson. She explainedContinue reading “Four Ways that Sports Camps Can Help Kids”
Enjoying Independence, Competition, and Nature at Sports Camp
For a lot of young people, participating in sports camp is more than just playing a sport. Ada, the main character of my book “Pickleball Problems,” which publishes Aug. 1, learned about independence and competing in a sport. I had a quick interview with Ro, a mother of two, to find out what her sonsContinue reading “Enjoying Independence, Competition, and Nature at Sports Camp”
Good Vibes for Pickleball Problems
On May 19, I read the first chapter of my upcoming book, Pickleball Problems, at the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild’s open mic night. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I should read an excerpt because the audience was a group of adults, and the target demographic for my book is children ages 9 –Continue reading “Good Vibes for Pickleball Problems”