<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MaryLou Quillen | Children's Book Author]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children’s author, MaryLou Quillen (MA, MS), encourages healthy choices for a young audience with playful rhymes and colorful imagery.]]></description><link>https://www.marylouquillen.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:04:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.marylouquillen.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Safety 101: Halloween Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s almost here!!! Of course, I’m talking about Halloween! As we prepare for that spookiest of nights, I just wanted to share a few safety tips to help celebrate this magical time of year.  The rush is on to find the perfect costume, for adults and kids alike, so when you head into the store, here are a few suggestions to help everyone stay safe and look boo-tiful too! Opt for make-up and face paint instead of masks It makes trick-or-treating easier when everyone can see clearly. We wouldn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.marylouquillen.com/post/kid-safety-101-halloween-edition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fa828ed3059fbaddd613e2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:54:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/898955_e7641b7a7430497b87f18bc06eb420dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryLou Quillen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Halloween is Important for Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween is more than just costumes and candy, it’s a holiday that sparks imagination, builds confidence, and creates lasting memories for children.]]></description><link>https://www.marylouquillen.com/post/why-halloween-is-important-for-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e55dc52849e99ade10f099</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/898955_31794c4e0ce543e2b7c67d0e03901f5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_940,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryLou Quillen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Kids to Classic Lit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classic literature may feel intimidating, but when introduced in the right way, it can become a magical experience for children. Two authors often thought of as “too advanced” for kids—William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe—can actually spark curiosity, creativity, and imagination in young readers.]]></description><link>https://www.marylouquillen.com/post/introducing-children-to-shakespeare-and-poe-opening-the-doors-to-classic-literature</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e5292693c7286ce1c5ee14</guid><category><![CDATA[children's books]]></category><category><![CDATA[Amazon]]></category><category><![CDATA[free eBook]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kindle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Teachers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Librarians]]></category><category><![CDATA[parents]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shakespeare]]></category><category><![CDATA[Edgar Allan Poe]]></category><category><![CDATA[Halloween]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:07:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/898955_5ae79f477d634148b976868da0eb534d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_940,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryLou Quillen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm Fresh Fall Produce: A Seasonal Harvest Guide ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the air turns crisp and leaves blaze in fiery shades of red, orange, and gold, farms come alive with a bounty of autumn produce. Fall...]]></description><link>https://www.marylouquillen.com/post/farm-fresh-fall-produce-a-seasonal-harvest-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d1b433a30359f10dd13dad</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:19:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/898955_5915d0f12c1d427bb5c3a976f67931a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryLou Quillen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book Review: Rock Classics Turned Kidlit > With A Little Help from My Friends by Lennon/McCartney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Book Review: With A Little Help from My Friends | Written by Lennon/McCartney and Illustrated by Paul Rogers]]></description><link>https://www.marylouquillen.com/post/book-review-rock-classics-turned-kidlit-with-a-little-help-from-my-friends-by-lennon-mccartney</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60da28350879d20015351cd8</guid><category><![CDATA[children's books]]></category><category><![CDATA[KidLit]]></category><category><![CDATA[Beatles]]></category><category><![CDATA[John Lennon]]></category><category><![CDATA[Paul McCartney]]></category><category><![CDATA[friendship]]></category><category><![CDATA[rock classic]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:41:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/898955_56ee859a4e19425ca0c416537bb2799d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_911,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryLou Quillen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book Review: Rock Classics Turned Kidlit > Forever Young by Bob Dylan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Book Review: Rock Classics Turned Kidlit > Forever Young by Bob Dylan

As a children’s author, I’m always on the hunt for unusual books with]]></description><link>https://www.marylouquillen.com/post/book-review-rock-classics-turned-kidlit-forever-young-bob-dylan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60999c84b76d2300163075fb</guid><category><![CDATA[parents]]></category><category><![CDATA[reading]]></category><category><![CDATA[Teachers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Librarians]]></category><category><![CDATA[book review]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bob Dylan]]></category><category><![CDATA[KidLit]]></category><category><![CDATA[Forever Young]]></category><category><![CDATA[Illustrator Paul Rogers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Simon & Schuster]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 21:08:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/898955_e73b0f1f504a47fd9d07410c9badb693~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_911,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryLou Quillen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Story Monsters Ink: Q&#38;A with MaryLou Quillen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Story Monsters Ink Magazine Q&#38;A with MaryLou Quillen]]></description><link>https://www.marylouquillen.com/post/story-monsters-ink-marylou-quillen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f1453b2b134d800187141cf</guid><category><![CDATA[children's books]]></category><category><![CDATA[Kids]]></category><category><![CDATA[parents]]></category><category><![CDATA[Amazon]]></category><category><![CDATA[reading]]></category><category><![CDATA[Covid-19]]></category><category><![CDATA[Story Monsters Ink Magazine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Teachers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Librarians]]></category><category><![CDATA[New Normal]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:48:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/898955_c3f72d271cbd4271a29d38effc527ddd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryLou Quillen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids and Emotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[It doesn’t take long to recognize that kids (including babies) are very emotional beings. Just stay in a room with an unhappy toddler for...]]></description><link>https://www.marylouquillen.com/post/manage-your-blog-from-your-live-site</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eee16d8476d5000170ccdf8</guid><category><![CDATA[Kids and Emotions]]></category><category><![CDATA[children's books]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2020 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/898955_66adb82bde754cd3ad1a3f65aa8f6233~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MaryLou Quillen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>