Niki LenzJul 2, 20201 minTHE STEPMOM SHAKE-UPMy second book baby is out in the world! Look for it at a bookstore near you or order online!
Niki LenzMay 11, 20201 minLesson 6- Word Sprints With FriendsHope your fast drafting is going well! I finished my story's first draft by doing some word sprints with friends!
Niki LenzMay 3, 20201 minLesson 5- Fast DraftingHello WiPits! Welcome to week 5, in which I discuss the rules for fast drafting. As promised, here is the word count tracker. I'd love to...
Niki LenzApr 27, 20201 minLesson 4- PlottingHello Friends! Here is the fourth installment of W.I.P. It with Lenz. This week we are talking all about PLOT. Please excuse that one...
Niki LenzApr 23, 20201 minFlorida Loves ButtmanI am delighted to share that BERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CITIZEN was recognized on the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award List. I could not...
Niki LenzApr 20, 20201 minWriter's Workshop Lesson 3- Wants Vs. NeedsHELLO teachers, friends, and WIPITS! Welcome to week three, where we discuss your main character's wants vs. needs. Here is the worksheet...
Niki LenzApr 13, 20201 minLesson 2- Main CharacterLesson #2 is here! Please share with other teachers and students! Everyone stay safe and stay home! Click HERE for the Character...
Niki LenzApr 6, 20201 min5 Minute Writer's Workshop, Lesson 1Hello Teachers and Students! I thought since we are all learning from home that it would be good to post a series of five-minute writer's...
Niki LenzApr 3, 20201 minAnother Nice Acknowledgement for BERNICEBERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CITIZEN made the Bank Street College of Education's list of THE BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR. You can find...
Niki LenzNov 4, 20191 minSakura Medal ProgramI am so excited to announce that BERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CITIZEN was nominated for a Sakura Medal. Here is all about this award as fround...
Niki LenzNov 4, 20191 minSCBWI MO/KS 2019I have been a member of the Society of Children's book writer's and illustrators since 2013. That was the year I wrote my very first...
Niki LenzNov 4, 20191 minTexas Bluebonnet Book AwardI am just beyond excited to announce that BERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CITIZEN was nominated for a Texas Bluebonnet Award! It is such an...
Niki LenzOct 21, 20191 minThe STEPMOM SHAKE-UP Arcs Are Here!The advanced reader copies of my 2020 book baby have arrived and they are DELICIOUS! The STEPMOM SHAKE-UP is a fun twist on The Parent...
Niki LenzMar 27, 20191 minBernice's Birthday!Last night we launched BERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CIIZEN into the world! It was an excellent time, full of cupcakes... Cheeseballs... and...
Niki LenzJan 4, 20191 minTeam GravyHello, All! I am excited to announce that my second middle grade book, TEAM GRAVY, is going to be published by Random House in the summer...
Niki LenzJun 16, 20181 minAdvance Reader CopiesLook at these beautiful babies! Major author achievement unlocked! I have advanced reader copies of my debut novel, Bernice Buttman,...