I loved our chat so much, Jena! Thank you!!

BOOK BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY!!

Here’s how to enter…
1. Follow Meg @megosphere on Instagram and/or Bluesky
2. Tag a Teacher or Librarian on this post in the comments (Now - 8/28)
And, easy as that... you’ll be included in the drawing!
@simonkids.bsky.social @cgroenink.bsky.social

Happy (almost!) Book Birthday to The Everything Trail + 8 Qs with Kidlit author Meg Fleming - Erin Dealey, Children's Author The Everything Trail + We chat with kidlit author Meg Fleming and her dog, Opal, about her new picture book

Happy (almost!) Book Birthday to The Everything Trail + 8 Qs with Kidlit author Meg Fleming @megosphere.bsky.social / Beach Lane @simonkids.bsky.social Illus. chuck Groenink erindealey.com/book-birthda... #KidlitMegaFeed #Skybrarians #picturebook #hikingtrails

It’s a true feast for the eyes! Happy Pub Day, Chuck!!

A book cover featuring three kids walking on a trail in a brightly lit redwood forest

An illustration of a mossy gorge with a waterfall and kids playing

Kids running along a trail by a creek with ferns

An illustration of a boy looking up at redwood trees with the sun peeking through the trunks

It’s The Everything Trail’s book birthday!
Written by @megosphere.bsky.social, and made with the wonderful team at Beach Lane books.

Oh, they’re delightful!

Love this!

Wish I could be a fly on the wall.
Have a wonderful time, Chuck!!

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Yesssss!! Hooray, Sarah!!

Libraries are one of our last third places, a public space where people can exist without having to spend money. They are access to books, yes, but also the Internet for those who don’t otherwise have access. They are creative spaces, create spaces, meeting, places. Libraries are democracy.

This is so awesome, Maple!

Thank you so much, Nancy!

This book come out on August 26th and is available for preorder at your #independentbookstore now! Thank you again, @jrlibraryguild!!

I hope everyone gets a chance to read it and pour over @c.groenink’s stunning illustrations.

And I hope everyone has a chance to go outside and just… be.

Please, do be. It’s the best possible thing!

I am honored to learn that The Everything Trail, by me, @c.groenink and @beachlanebooks, has been chosen as a JLG Gold Standard selection. ✨

Thank you @jrlibraryguild for including our love letter to the redwoods (and canyons, creeks and vistas!) in your esteemed list of noteworthy books. ✨

Thank you, @karengebbia.bsky.social!

COVER REVEAL! It’s an honor to share the cover of The Everything Trail, my new picture book collaboration with @cgroenink.bsky.social and our fine friends at @simonkids.bsky.social!
This beauty comes out 8/26/25 and is available for preorder now!
All props to Chuck Groenink for the breathtaking art!

Excited to see my book with @megosphere.bsky.social in this list!

Truly can’t wait! Bravo, @cgroenink.bsky.social!

Delighted to see an interior spread from The Everything Trail by @cgroenink.bsky.social and yours truly in PW’s Fall Sneak Peek this week.
Chuck’s illustrations are soul food. Truly awe inspiring. Go check out his work!
The Everything Trail pubs 8.26.25 with BLB/S&S - thanks @simonkids.bsky.social

Thank you for the shout out, Boni! I hope you’re doing well. xoxo

Hahahaa! I always seem to get loads of paperwork done on this particular Sunday. 😂

A few days ago I went for an early swim with some friends.

It wasn’t until we got out of the water that we realized just how many.

#notalone #sealion #openwaterswim

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Live it up, Mike! This is a delight to hear!

👏👏👏 Hooray, Liz!!

She’s here now! 🐾

The Kidlit for Los Angeles auction is NOW OPEN!

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Auction runs Jan 20th - Jan 26th.

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I’m so glad to see you, Clare! I’m sure Opal will have more to share!