About
Megan Maynor writes books with humor and heart for children to share with their grown-ups. She enjoys sharing stories in-person at school and library events, as well as teaching picture book writing to adults. Megan lives in her home state of Minnesota where she is currently wearing up to three sweaters.
Interviews & Press
Podcast Interview:
All the Wonders with Matthew Winner
Megan Maynor, author of Ella and Penguin: A Perfect Match, stops by the podcast to talk about three visceral things to try, feeling mixed up but not silly, and how it’s sometimes easy to brush aside the criticism even though you know you should be listening.
Three Questions with Inkygirl
Advice for young writers including, “If you don’t know what to write about, write about your socks.” Part of the “Three Questions” series at Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s stellar site, Inkygirl.com, which is full of resources for reading, writing, and illustrating children’s books.
The New York Times Book Review
“The joys of a day at the beach — along with those inevitable moments of frustration, too — are packed into this story of a girl building a sandcastle.”
Author Spotlight at Kidlit 411
Megan’s background and journey to publication for her debut picture book, Ella and Penguin Stick Together.
Article: Return to In-Person Events
Newsbreak covers return to in-person events at Red Balloon Bookshop, featuring the launch of Henry at Home on a summer evening on the Red Balloon patio.
Media Kit
Coming soon!