R.C. Chizhov
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R.C. Chizhov
- Nov 20
- 1 min
Storytime at Barnes and Noble!
I had the best time at Barnes and Noble, St. Petersburg for a story time and author event this Saturday, Nov 19th! A big thank you to the...
R.C. Chizhov
- Nov 2
- 1 min
Magician Emu read aloud at The Bazaar
I had a wonderful time reading my newly published book, The Magician Emu, at The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime the past weekend to over 40...
R.C. Chizhov
- Oct 25
- 1 min
Magician Emu is now available!
I'm excited to announce the launch of the third picture book in the Emu Town Stories series: MAGICIAN EMU. Perfect read for Halloween,...
R.C. Chizhov
- Oct 23
- 1 min
Author Fair at Bookstore1 Sarasota
This weekend, I participated in Bookstore1 Sarasota's author fair alongside 11 local authors. It was a pleasure connecting with young...
R.C. Chizhov
- Oct 5
- 1 min
Have you seen the Nope-Nope Emu Book Trailer?
The Nope-Nope Emu Book trailer is here! Click below to watch. Nope-Nope Emu is a funny children's picture book in rhythmic rhyme that...
R.C. Chizhov
- Sep 27
- 1 min
Rhyming in Children's Picture Books
With the recent release of my rhyming picture book series, Emu Town Stories, I’ve received several questions related to rhyme: What meter...
R.C. Chizhov
- Sep 22
- 2 min
R.C. Chizhov's Interview with Sarasota Moms
Sarasota Moms sat down with R.C. Chizhov, in anticipation of her two new book releases from her “Emu Town Stories” series, Adventure Emu...
R.C. Chizhov
- Sep 15
- 1 min
R.C. Chizhov featured in Kidlio Magazine
Read R.C. Chizhov's interview in the Kidlio magazine where she talks about her inspiration for the recently released Emu Town Stories and...
R.C. Chizhov
- Sep 8
- 1 min
EMU TOWN STORIES is here!
I am excited to announce the launch of my picture books, Nope-Nope Emu and Adventure Emu, the first two in the Emu Town Stories series!...
R.C. Chizhov
- Aug 29
- 1 min
My interview with Moms Who Create
It was fun being a guest on the Moms Who Create Podcast and talking about my journey as an author. Here are links to the podcast:
R.C. Chizhov
- Aug 7
- 1 min
SCBWI Summer Conference 2022
I attended my first SCBWI (Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators) conference this weekend. The information packed...
R.C. Chizhov
- Jul 27
- 1 min
A sunny tale with a convincing message ~ Kirkus Reviews
Humbled to receive this review from Kirkus: "After losing a competition, an emu decides not to participate in games anymore in Chizhov’s...
R.C. Chizhov
- Jul 15
- 1 min
"Perfect choice for teaching children perseverance" - Midwest Book Review
Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer at Midwest Book Review, is all praises for Nope-Nope Emu, which goes on sale, September 6, 2022. "Picture...
R.C. Chizhov
- Jul 10
- 2 min
5 stars from Readers Favorite for Nope-Nope Emu!
Tiffany Farrell of Readers Favorite has given a 5 star review to Nope-Nope Emu, which is scheduled to release on September 6, 2022. Full...
R.C. Chizhov
- May 1
- 1 min
"Emu Town Stories" starts with "Nope-Nope Emu". This is just the beginning!
I'm thrilled to share that Nope-Nope Emu, my first book in the "Emu Town Stories" is now in the stage of character design! Nope-Nope Emu...
R.C. Chizhov
- Apr 4
- 1 min
The Lion in Your Heart has won 2021 Story Monsters Approved Award!
The Lion in Your Heart has won 2021 Story Monsters Approved Award in category Picture Books (Ages 3-8) Fiction! Thank you Story Monsters!...
R.C. Chizhov
- Mar 14
- 1 min
I am Brave coloring book for kids is now available. Are you ready to Color Your Courage?
I am pleased to announce the launch of I am Brave, a coloring book for kids, based on my picture book, The Lion in Your Heart. COLOR YOUR...
R.C. Chizhov
- Jan 31
- 1 min
The Lion in Your Heart is a Semi-Finalist at the Indies Today 2021 Award!
The Lion in Your Heart is a semi-finalist in the 2021 Indies Today Awards! The Indies Today Awards contest is available to authors of...
R.C. Chizhov
- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
Hindi's Libraries names The Lion in Your Heart a Finalist in the 2021 Females of Fiction Award!
"The Lion in Your Heart has been selected as a finalist in our Hindi's Libraries: 2021 Females of Fiction literary contest! We had more...