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About

Hi! I’m Linda Lodding—an award-winning children’s book author with a sweet tooth for cupcakes, an eye for the unexpected, and a suitcase that’s rarely fully unpacked. My stories are full of humor, heart, wonder, and the occasional bit of mischief —so come on in and have a look around.

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It Started with a Book Ban

by Linda Ravin Lodding (Author), Aaron Cushley (Illustrator)

When a book gets banned, what comes next?

On library day, Edwin makes a beeline for his favorite section, which is usually packed with exciting books about spaceships and distant planets. But when he gets there, he finds out that all books about outer space have been banned―it turns out some people want to keep kids from daydreaming about rocketing off into the stars. Soon, the town starts banning all kinds of other things, from singing birds to the color green. As the town grows more and more miserable with each new ban, it's up to Edwin and his friends to find a solution.

Kirkus Review calls it: "A parable driven by enjoyable absurdity, with an unmissable point at its heart.”

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Albert Whitman & Company

Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 9, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807536814

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807536810

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years

Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3

Excitements!

2026 Kids’ Favorite Winner — Children’s Book Council

Babies and bears have a lot in common. They’re cute and cuddly, love to color and play peek-a-boo. But there’s one very important thing to remember… babies are NOT bears!

Upcoming releases!

Coming Spring 2028

with Marble Press

Tuck, Tuck, Kiss, Kiss

a rhyming, counting rollicking bedtime story

Coming 2029

from Simon & Schuster

The Music Was

Already There

with Teddy Otieno & illustrated by

Keisha Morris

I. Illustration credit: Keisha Morris

from "Over in Motown" by Debbie Taylor

Critique and coaching service

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Let me help you polish your manuscript until it shines like the top of the Empire State building! My picture book critique service is designed to help writers at all stages of their development – from newbies to seasoned pros.

School visits

Where do authors get their ideas? How do they turn them into books? How do you get a book published? I love sharing my journey from story idea to publication with students of all ages and want to inspire them to write their own stories!

I present to students in grades K – 9 as well as to educators, librarians and families at family literacy events. My school visits are designed to work with your school’s curriculum and I can adapt my presentations to meet your school’s needs.