Based on the award winning Pinna original podcast Quentin and Alfie's ABC Adventures E is for Easter Egg Hunt written by Brittany J. Thurman, illustrated by Derick Brooks

Easter is this weekend, April 5th! In between egg dyeing sessions, read E IS FOR EASTER EGG HUNT by @brittanyjthurman.bsky.social & Derick Brooks, a fun alphabet adventure to get your young readers in the Easter spirit 🌼 tinyurl.com/pfmer88r

#easter #edusky #picturebook #spring

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New books on the way from @samjamtimtam.bsky.social @brittanyjthurman.bsky.social @lauraknetzger.bsky.social @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social + more buff.ly/SOwXg41

And here's another picture book about ice skating and body diversity, published the same day as Lolly. I love it! #winterolympics @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @brittanyjthurman.bsky.social

Thank you @brittanyjthurman.bsky.social for the interview!

Cover of the picture book Come Catch A Dream shows a young child with yellow mittens and hat, a scarf, a blue jacket and white skates, looking excited.

Cover of the picture book LOLLY ON THE ICE shows a young child with curly red hair, yellow mittens, a yellow scarf with white stars, a coral jacket and white skates, in front of the moon. A happy dog follows her.

There are not one, but two picture books about little skaters coming out on November 11! How cool is that? I can't wait to read @brittanyjthurman.bsky.social's COME CATCH A DREAM, it sounds wonderful.

Congrats to you, Sarah! I can’t wait to read yours, too!

Great news! This November you can snag the Opal Watson: Private Eye ebook for $4.99 & digi audio for $6.99 or less from your fav audio retailers!

The audio is narrated by Maya Graves! Maya voices Opal in the podcast!

@galltzacker @harpercollins @harperkids @pinnaaudio #novels #books #kidlit

A collage of twenty-one 2025 middle grade mystery book covers. Books featured include The Tontine Caper, The Treasure of Ocean Parkway, White House Clubhouse: White House Undercover, The Accidental Stowaway, Murder At The Museum, Millie of the Manor, The Secret of Moonrise Manor, The Thirteen Doors of Black House, A Recipe For Trouble, Grady Jones and The Great Detective Game, Agent Cupcake, Windy Creek Stables: Harper and The Horse Show Sabotage, Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet, The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine, Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave, The Mizzy Mysteries, Death By Whoopee Cushion, Detective Beans: Adventures In Cat Town, Opal Watson Private Eye, Smoke & Mirrors and Murdle Jr. Sleuth On The Loose.

🔍 60 2025 Middle Grade Mystery and Detective Stories 🔍
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Thank you, Jen!!

LOUISVILLE!
Are you on the case?

Join me @ BLAK Koffee Cafe Saturday, May 24th 11am-12pm for a special ‘Meet the Author!’

In celebration of Opal Watson: Private Eye, the first 8 readers to purchase will receive a special ‘Spy Kit’, complete with everything a young sleuth needs to crack a case!

Opal Watson: Private Eye Check out Opal Watson: Private Eye - <p><strong><em>Opal Watson, Private Eye </em>introduces an exciting new middle grade mystery series based on the popular original Pinna podcast that feels like a m...

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Solo Fundraising Silent auction 'Solo Fundraising' hosted online at 32auctions.

Hi Everyone!

If you’re in need of a query critique, AMA call, bookmarks or social banners, 50-page critiques, Canva website, or a date-with-a-book, I’m continuing to fundraise here:
www.32auctions.com/KL4CAuction

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🥰🥰🥰 thank you so much for the book love, Vicki!!

Last night, I had the honor of speaking at the Jefferson County Association for School Librarians Awards Banquet. I shared how librarians have guided my path as an author. I’m grateful to each of you for all that you do.

Happy National Library Week!

@galltzacker.bsky.social
#nationallibraryweek

Let's start our week of posting with something positive. A number of major publishers joined together to send a letter to Congress in support of the IMLS global.penguinrandomhouse.com/announcement...

Hey, so it's National Library Week. You're going to see a lot of calls to get a library card and check out books. All well and good. But I'm going to ask you to do something a little more supportive: speak up.

“Hello sunshine
So glad to see you sunshine.
Hello sunshine
It's been dark (RAINY!!) for a very long time”

-ARETHA

🎉 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2025 scholarships! 🎉 🎉

These talented #kidlit storytellers are dedicated to creating works that inspire, educate, and inform children. We're honored to support them in their journeys to enrich children's literature!

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I am sooo thrilled to share this @sljournal review of Opal Watson: Private Eye, coming April 15th, 2025!

🔎 3 Weeks!!! 🔍

PREORDER now from your favorite indie & watch this space for more Opal news!
@galltzacker.bsky.social #opalwatson

Check out these titles including Opal Watson: Private Eye!
April 15, 2025
Preorder today!

thank you so much!!!

Literally every Black person who comes to DC visits the NMAAHC and it’s a big source of pride among a very broad swathe of people. Censoring the work there won’t be as frictionless as people imagine.

Many libraries have Friends of the Library organizations that work as fundraisers & advocates. Libraries are going to need more friends than ever, so be sure to join your local chapter.

Look. The world we're living in right now can be mighty challenging when it comes to creative work. But truly, we need your art right now. Here are some small ways to focus that will keep you moving forward on the work that matters to you. (thread)

There’s a giveaway happening on @goodreads for Opal Watson: Private Eye! Head on over and enter to win!

@galltzacker @harperkids @pinnaaudio @realmmedia_ #opalwatson #mystery #book #giveaway #kidlit #bookgiveaway #entertowin

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1 month away from Opal Watson: Private Eye!
Thank you @kirkus_reviews for the beautiful words & all who helped bring Opal to the page.

Dig into Opal’s life and the hidden gems of this mystery. Preorder from your fav indie!
@galltzacker.bsky.social #harperkids #mysterynovels #opalwatson