Two Board Book Contract!

Hello everyone!

I'm working on a newsletter to shoot out, but here's the skinny for those who find me here. 

I did receive a contract for two board books with Scholastic, Little Shepherd! Huzzah! Here is the cover for the first work which releases October 7, 2025. The second release will follow in the spring of 2026. 

Feel free to preorder here or at your favorite site. 

Secondly, I've continued to publish poetry for adults. Once the poems are published, I post them on this site under this tab. It's wonderful to have a new audience and format. The reception has been delightful. I'd imagine a chapbook will be a project to pursue when time allows. 

Otherwise, I continue to revise novels-in-progress. Keeping the works relevant to the time and my own self-development as a writer and human. 

Facebook has decided to reinstate me, although, not my author site. I'll continue to ask for that correction. 

I think that's the skinny! Sending love, health, and peace to each. Lorie Ann 

Happy Book Birthday: I Say a Little Prayer for You at Bedtime

 

And she's born today! I'm so happy to share this lullaby of peace with our first readers. I hope I Say a Little Prayer for You at Bedtime calms spirits and comforts as each settles down to sleep. 

I actually wrote the work in the middle of the night, and it was during our collective mourning following the passing of the great Aretha Franklin. I will always hear her sing the title of this work, set by my delightful editor, Celia Lee. 

Olivia Chin Mueller's soft illustrations of falling night create a perfect tone for the text. Her detailed strokes sweep across the imagery. 

"Little ones curl up and rest, bless each home and tiny nest." 

Whether you are curling up to sleep or "still zooming 'round," may this work find you and yours full of peace. 

(The bear in the photo I received from my father on the day I was born. She's about to turn 56!)

I Say a Little Prayer for You at Bedtime

by Lorie Ann Grover

illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller

Indiebound

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Scholastic, Little Shepherd, September 1, 2020

Pre-sale: I Say a Little Prayer for You at Bedtime

I'm so happy to announce my next upcoming board book with Olivia Chin Mueller! Pre-sale orders are available for I Say a Little Prayer for You at Bedtime. I hope this comforting lullaby offers peace to your wee ones in this difficult time. 

One note: you might see a former cover still appearing on bookseller sites. No worries. The interior is the same, and the bears will make their way to your home. Thanks so much for your support! 

I Say a Little Prayer for You at Bedtime

by Lorie Ann Grover

illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller

Indiebound

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Scholastic, Little Shepherd, September 1, 2020

Happy Book Birthday: I Believe in Me!

He's here! He's born! The second book of the Wonderful Me series launches today.



Do you believe in yourself? Find out in this sweet padded storybook full of wonder, self-esteem, and love!

I can stand, clap my hands.
I can zoom 'round the room.
I can dance. Underpants!

When you believe in yourself, you open up a world of possibility! That's because you cherish and value the wild, wonderful ways that make you, you! With charming illustrations and a sweet, bouncy text that begs to be read aloud, this padded board book is a joyous reminder to little ones that no matter who they are, they can become the awesome, loving, and helpful people who can change the world -- one step at a time. A glorious celebration of self-esteem and self-reliance filled with an inclusive range of kid characters that's full of humor, love, and heart.

"This rhyming text is a joyous celebration of all the things that very young children can do as they grow from babies into toddlers....Joy abounds." 
Kirkus Reviews

I Believe in Me

I Love All of Me

by Lorie Ann Grover

illustrated by Carolina Búzio

Scholastic, Cartwheel, January 7, 2020

The Baby's Coming! I Believe in Me

The baby's coming! Big Sister, I Love All of Me is anticipating the release of Little Brother, I Believe in Me, on January 7, 2020! Preorder celebrations are happening!

This rhyming text is a joyous celebration of all the things that very young children can do as they grow from babies into toddlers....Joy abounds. 
Kirkus Reviews

I Believe in Me

I Love All of Me

by Lorie Ann Grover

illustrated by Carolina Búzio

Scholastic, Cartwheel, January 7, 2020

Happy Book Birthday: I Love All of Me

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• Today! She's born! Celebrations!

Happy book birthday to I Love All of Me! Thank you for sharing the joy in this virtual launch party. Feel free to spread the word. May she be held by many tiny hands who know they are worthy, wonderful, and welcome in our world. Huzzah!

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

a Best Board Book of the Season

From “wiggle toes” and “smelly nose” to “blinky eyes” and “bendy knees,” this is a delightful, affirming ode to toddler parts. The smile-inducing rhymes beg to be repeated again and again, while the bold palette and cheery images heighten the book’s enthusiastic tone. 

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Grover’s rhyming text soars, and reading the words aloud almost feels like singing a song...a vibrant and lyrical ode to bodies ideal for those learning to explore their own. 

KIRKUS REVIEWS

Grover’s book gets right to the point in an unfussy and streamlined way; it’s a breath of fresh air and just right for sharing with the toddlers in your life....With a book like Grover’s at the ready, that grownup can say to a child: I love you just the way you are, and I want you to do the same. What a powerful and compassionate sentiment.
KIRKUS REVIEWS, Julie Danielson

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I Love All of Me

by Lorie Ann Grover

Cartwheel Books, Scholastic, September 17, 2019

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Local Store

Early Buzz: I Love All of Me

Early buzz is humming for my upcoming board book which is part of my Wonderful Me series: I Love All of Me. It releases September 17th, 2019, from Cartwheel, Scholastic. Carolina Búzio's art is beautiful and full of joy!

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• So here's what's being said: 
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• SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

a Best Board Book of the Season

From “wiggle toes” and “smelly nose” to “blinky eyes” and “bendy knees,” this is a delightful, affirming ode to toddler parts. The smile-inducing rhymes beg to be repeated again and again, while the bold palette and cheery images heighten the book’s enthusiastic tone. 

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Grover’s rhyming text soars, and reading the words aloud almost feels like singing a song...a vibrant and lyrical ode to bodies ideal for those learning to explore their own. 

KIRKUS REVIEWS

Grover’s book gets right to the point in an unfussy and streamlined way; it’s a breath of fresh air and just right for sharing with the toddlers in your life....With a book like Grover’s at the ready, that grownup can say to a child: I love you just the way you are, and I want you to do the same. What a powerful and compassionate sentiment.
KIRKUS REVIEWS, Julie Danielson

Full Article

Pre-orders are available! Here are a couple links for you:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Local Store