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📚👍 So many good books.
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Alex Latimer
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We have a great conversation about getting better at something (growth mindset) after reading this book. Fun and fantastic illustration!

Look at this #kidlit #writers

Looking forward to this one!

So true!

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Against a yellow background, in the top right corner is a large image of the cover of Cynthia Leitich Smith’s picture book HERE COME THE AUNTIES! with the words “Available now” above it. To the left of the book are 3 reviews, each with the reviewer’s icon. The top review from Publishers Weekly says: “a wealth of aunties contribute to an Indigenous child’s day-to-day in this lovingly communal picture book portrait.” The middle review from School Library Journal says: “a raucous and rousing profile of aunties.” The bottom review from Kirkus says: “a rapturous reflection on community worth holding close to one’s heart.” All three reviews are listed as a “Starred review” with a red star. Below the reviews at the bottom left is a smaller image of Cynthia’s picture book HERE COME THE GRANDMAS! with the words “Preorder now” above it. To the right of that, a quote from Cynthia reads: "Aunties—be they by family ties or honorary—are the unsung heroes of good times and bad, a key ingredient for fun, and balm for mental health. ~Cynthia Leitich Smith." Around the whole image are randomly placed red asterisks. At the bottom is “Exclusive Interview” with an arrow pointing to: https://www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-cynthia-leitich-smith

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Up next, Kailei Pew on 4/17 & Jessixa Bagley on 4/24.
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Don't try Toad's other tactics.😜

I did it too!!! Success. The leapfrog tactic worked when I went back as well.
I'm glad I went back today, though, and didn't wait for revision-time. I was still in the headspace of the moment and the character, so I think it was easier to write.

Oh that gives me such hope!

Tuesday Debut – Presenting Mary Helen Berg! PLUS 2 Giveaways!! Guess what? It’s time for another episode of the picture book writers and illustrators show everyone’s talking about! Let’s hear it for Tuuuuuuuesday Debuuuuuut!!!

Checkout this interview #kidlit, plus great giveaways. I can't wait to get my hands on @maryhelenberg.bsky.social book!

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Enough to Share, by Mary Helen Berg | Dedicated Review Perfect for thoughtful readers, budding environmentalists, and classrooms exploring themes of conservation and responsibility.

Thank you @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social for your review! #environmenfriendly #ecoeducation #conservation #teachers #libraries
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I love these little #kidlit nuggets

I skipped ahead and hope that future me has a better idea of what's needed for that chapter. 😶🤪

Same!

The messy middle. Got a chapter that I know needs to happen but I haven't figured it out yet. So I've jumped ahead to the Olympic style testing piece that follows.

Future me will solve all!

Another must read for querying/publishing insights.

Saying the quiet bits out loud...

Enough to Share Check out Enough to Share - Step into the misty woods and rocky shores of the Great Bear Rainforest, where two rare animals--Spirit Bear and Sea Wolf--have lived side by side for thousands of years. B...

What a lovely offer! Every little bit helps!

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Always useful #kidlit insights from Harold.

Overhear tonight... "I'll trade you boils for blood." #passover

It's actually my critique partner, but I'll pass along the congrats 😉

Congratulations to my CP!

Gut punch. We adore that book! 🥺

Three smiling people--the KBR+ partners Harold, Emma, and Eileen--with some sun-drenched willow branches behind them.

We are excited to announce that registration is open for our *first* series of hangouts! Free, online, weekly for 6 weeks starting April 8.

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We just finished the 3 Zita books with my 7 year old and brought Mighty Jack with us on vacation!

This is such a wonderful series and even my 11 year old is revisiting them with us!

Congratulations everyone! Especially to my wonderful CP @sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social

Against a background that resembles a spiral-bound notebook, the title reads: “Coming of Age Books.” Below that, a quote reads: "I truly believe that cherished fiction books can function as a part of the support net that helps young readers feel seen, understood, and accompanied after hard things happen. ~Alder Van Otterloo" Beside the quote is a photo of Alder. To the center left is the cover of Alder’s book, THE BEAUTIFUL SOMETHING ELSE. Around the right of the book cover are arrows from descriptions that read: “This striking novel unflinchingly covers dark themes while threading hope through Sparrow’s queer coming-of-age journey. ~The Bulletin,” “[A] moving tale of growing into yourself. ~Booklist,” and “An empowering identity story about standing your ground and not being afraid to speak your truth. ~School Library Journal.” All over the page are doodles, including stars lines, and a heart. At the bottom is “Exclusive Interview” with an arrow pointing to: https://www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-alder-van-otterloo

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Up next—Jessica Yoon on 3/27.
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