About Author

Raven Howell

Raven Howell
BIOGRAPHY

I’m the author and poet of several children’s books such as the Mom's Choice Award winning My Community, Shimmer/Songs of Night, and the Creative Child Magazine Best Picture Book 2020 poetry collection, Chuckles and Smiles.

For the past 25 years I've also been writing poetry for a variety of magazines such as Highlights for Children, Ladybug, Bumples, Fun for Kidz, Cricket, Spider, Jack and Jill, Babybug, Hello Highlights, and High Five.

I’ve received awards for poetry from several organizations including the SCBWI, and enjoy presenting children’s workshops in libraries and to classrooms. I'm the Creative and Publishing Advisor with RedClover Reader, and live in the Northeast. I write the monthly column for Story Monsters Ink magazine, THE BOOK BUG.

My time spent writing, and doodling in artwork are my favorite. My family is the best, and I'll spend any time available with them, enjoying warm, sunny days at the beach or snuggling during wood-stove stoked winter hours.

Raven Howell's Books

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$4.95 kindleeBook, Paperback, Signed Paperback,
Pinkies Upby Raven HowellPublish: Sep 15, 2023Children's
Friends Come in all Sizes
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Friends Come in all Sizesby Raven HowellPublish: Jun 21, 2022Children's
Finding Joy
(1) $3.99 kindleeBook, Paperback, Signed Paperback,
Finding Joyby Raven HowellPublish: Sep 19, 2022Children's
Loved: A Mother's Celebration
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Loved: A Mother's Celebrationby Raven HowellPublish: Sep 01, 2023Children's
(1) Paperback, Signed Paperback,
Santa's Slip Upby Raven HowellPublish: Jul 12, 2023Children's
Seasons
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Seasonsby Raven HowellPublish: Apr 12, 2023Children's
$9.99 kindle Free with KUeBook, Paperback, Signed Paperback,
Mattison Mouse Countsby Raven HowellPublish: May 10, 2023Children's
A Colorful Beginning
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A Colorful Beginningby Raven HowellPublish: Dec 22, 2022Children's
The 20 Little Poems for 20 Little Gnomes
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The 20 Little Poems for 20 Little Gnomesby Raven HowellPublish: Nov 01, 2022Children's
Be You Big
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Be You Bigby Raven HowellPublish: May 03, 2022Children's
Trolls at Play
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Trolls at Playby Raven HowellPublish: Jan 01, 2022Children's
Eek! My Ink!
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Eek! My Ink!by Raven HowellPublish: Jun 30, 2021Children's
I am Monster Magnificent: A Collection of Student Poems and Artwork
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I am Monster Magnificent: A Collection of Student Poems and Artworkby Raven HowellPublish: Oct 23, 2021Children's
Rhymes That Go From Head to Toe (Dyslexic Inclusive)
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Rhymes That Go From Head to Toe (Dyslexic Inclusive)by Raven HowellPublish: Sep 07, 2021Children's
Spin a Circle! (Dyslexic Inclusive)
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Spin a Circle! (Dyslexic Inclusive)by Raven HowellPublish: Mar 23, 2021Children's
A Cheer for the Year
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A Cheer for the Yearby Raven HowellPublish: Nov 17, 2020Children's
Chuckles and Smiles
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Chuckles and Smilesby Raven HowellPublish: Aug 16, 2020Children's
Jack and the Lean Stalk
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Jack and the Lean Stalkby Raven HowellPublish: May 01, 2020Children's
Glimmer: Sing of Sun!
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Glimmer: Sing of Sun!by Raven HowellPublish: Jun 11, 2019Children's
Greetings!
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Greetings!by Raven HowellPublish: May 03, 2019Children's
A Flock of Fun
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A Flock of Funby Raven HowellPublish: Jan 14, 2020Children's
So You Want a Puppy?
(1) $4.93 kindleeBook,
So You Want a Puppy?by Raven HowellPublish: Nov 20, 2019Children's

Raven Howell's Awards and Achievements

    Raven Howell has earned excellence awards over time. Here is the glimpse of the accolades clinched by the author.

  • Moonbeam
    2023

    Mattison Mouse Counts

    award
  • Readers' Favorite 5-star
    2023

    Mattison Mouse Counts

    award
  • Independent Press/Distinguished Favorite
    2023

    The 20 Little Poems for 20 Little Gnomes

    award
  • Indie Books We Love
    2023

    Mattison Mouse Counts

    award
  • Outstanding Creator Award
    2023

    Finding Joy

    award
  • Northern Lights Book Awards
    2023

    The 20 Little Poems for 20 Little Gnomes

    award
  • Pinnacle Book Award
    2022

    Eek! My Ink!

    award
  • Big Book Award
    2022

    Eek! My Ink!

    award
  • Mom's Choice Award
    2022

    Be You Big

    award
  • Firebird Book Award
    2022

    Friends Come in all Sizes

    award
  • The BookFest Award
    2022

    Trolls at Play

    award
  • Moonbeams Best in Poetry
    2021

    A Cheer for the Year

    award
  • Creative Child Picture Book of the Year Award
    2020

    Chuckles and Smiles

    award

Raven Howell Interview On 08, Sep 2020

"Children's author and poet, Raven Howell has written over a dozen picture books and a couple of hundred poems for kids' magazines. She enjoys sharing the wonder and whimsy of poetry and stories with younger generations. Raven has her own monthly column, The Book Bug, in Story Monsters Ink magazine, and remains active with classrooms, kids' workshops, and libraries."
Where were you born? How long have you been living in New York’s Hudson Valley?

First, hello, and thanks for this opportunity to connect! I grew up in a wonderful spot between the peaceful New Jersey shoreline and the bustle of Philadelphia. It was inspiring to spend summer days on the beach, jumping in waves, collecting shells and gobbling vanilla custard cones and also have the opportunity to take many trips into the city and experience various social and cultural events. I moved to the Hudson Valley with its majestic views of the river and mountains about 25 years ago. It was another spot that inspired me and feel is conducive to my writing career.

What inspired you to begin playing with words, rhythms, and sounds since before Kindergarten?

I’ve always loved words – their sounds and even the very act of writing them. That was something I enjoyed without anyone or anything prompting me. For me, stories and poetry are rhythmic, sing-songs, expressions – such joys!

Why did you choose to write children's books?

I find children’s books and children’s text in general to be the place where I can most readily express my whimsical spirit.

Do you remember the first poem you wrote for Highlights for Children?

I believe it was a poem about the letter “S”, titled S is for Snake. I can’t even seem to find it in my files – it was many, many years ago! Ha!

What inspired the Amazon chart-topping book, Shimmer, Songs of Night?

I had been looking through my poetry files, and discovered a whole bunch of poems had the theme of “nighttime”. I narrowed down the favorites and worked on the flow from one poem to another, a little like starting at twilight and ending at dawn, a journey through the night.

I responded to a submissions call from Clear Fork Publishing and Shimmer, Songs of Night was accepted for publication!

What was your reaction when your book received The Royal Dragonfly award?

A family and friend celebration of home-baked vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting were in order! Oh, and a celebratory candle!

How long have you been a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators?

I’ve been a member of the SCBWI just about 20 years now! I’ve always enjoyed the opportunities with this incredibly supportive organization for creative people.

How would you describe your experience of working at various NYC record companies before getting into children’s writing full time?

I would describe my time working in the music industry as fun, engaging, and a place I garnered pertinent experience beneficial to my career focused on not only children’s book writing but the publishing and contractual side of it.

How did your father, who himself was a successful poet in his own right, review your poetry?

First, he was proud of my accomplishments in general. However, he and I were not afraid to be honest with each other when it came to poetry, whether is was critiquing our own poems or someone else’s. So, he would have his favorites of mine, and I would let him know what words of his had the strongest impact for me. In general, he remains my best poetry pal!

What are some things children can learn from Jack and the Lean Stalk?

Jack and the Lean Stalk is my best selling book to date. It teaches children about embracing differences, bullying issues, and the success of teamwork!

How did you grab the opportunity to meet and work with artists such as Snoop Dogg, ACDC, and Jewel?

The opportunities were there simply by my position at the record company. I handled artists’ publishing and songwriting administration as far as their recordings, performing, royalties and contracts were concerned.

How much did you research pet care while writing your book, So You Want a Puppy?

My family has owned puppies and dogs since childhood, so first, I had personal experience as a starting point, but our own local family vet (whom I consider “Dr. Doolittle”) provided key facts, and was a big asset to working with me on the “Pet Tips” on the page at the end of the book.

Which is the best place to grab some warm butterscotch chip cookies?

My kitchen! I’m a good baker and enjoy being creative with cooking and baking. (Always add an extra teaspoon of vanilla to your cookie dough!)

What is the next book you are writing? When is it due to be released?

My next book is scheduled to be released around Thanksgiving, this coming November. It’s completed and slowly getting early reviews. The title is A Cheer for the Year! It’s an upbeat children’s poetry compilation commemorating holidays and celebrations published by Spork Books. The artwork is amazing – the illustrator, Meredith Fern, uses paper cutting. It’s unique and the artwork is something you want to look at again and again.

What are some websites you like to use for your book promotions and how do you think AllAuthor measures up?

AllAuthor is a wonderful platform to help fill the many gaps authors may have in getting their book noticed not only by the book reading community, but by anyone. I also find it’s pleasant to connect with other authors and follow each other’s work and new releases.

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      • Raven Howell Raven Howell 3 years ago
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      • Frankly, because I work full time as a writer and spend so much time in your own head and heart, at the desk, writing and gathering ideas and editing, etc. when I receive a happy giggle from a child at my book reading or a note from a parent thanking me for my book that may have become their child's favorite, I am so very rewarded.
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    • How do you think concepts such as Kindle, and e-books have changed the present or future of reading?
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      • It's been a wonderful alternative to using Kindle and e-books during the pandemic while spending more time in our own households. As a children's author promoting kids' literature and education, children reading books -whether that's a physical book or accessing a book on line is always wonderful news!
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      • I'm a big fan of thriller authors such as Harlan Coben, with my love of mysteries starting back with the Nancy Drew series. It would be a kick to author something in the thriller/mystery genre.
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      • It didn't CHANGE my writing process as I had been writing and getting involved with other various publishing my whole life, but I certainly became busier!
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