Archive - Elayne Crain, Writer of Childish Things

May 2025

💌 May '25: Monthly Wrap-Up

Plus: 10+ laughable things, my first book interview and "3 DAYS TO LAUNCH!" 🥳

May 31

📌 Finally—Subscriber Benefits! 😂

THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER Launch Eve Read Aloud invite, plus a 27-page PDF activity guide! (All free, by signing up for my monthly…

May 25 •

📌 On "Inviting" Readers

And why I always think about that word while creating for the youngest

May 21 •

📌 Who Is Your #1 Fan?

May 16 •

📕 An Odd Update: Book Swag!

Did you pre-order yet? There's still time for bookswag bonuses!

May 10 •

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May 7 •

April 2025

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