I love libraries and librarians. I was a #librarykid and now I want to be a #teacher-librarian. Yep, #imlibrarypeople ☺️ So I’m sure you can imagine just how special this…🥹 Aaand during #NationalLibraryWeek! ☺️Thank you #childrensbookcouncil and all the librarians who help readers to #findyourjoy!🥰❤️
Hands of a child holding the book ‘Ready, Set, Mango!’🥭 with the Children’s Book Council’s 2026 Kids Favorite sticker on the cover. “Kid Read. Kid Chosen” 🙌🏾✨
Guess what?!! ‘Ready, Set, Mango!’ selected as a 2026 Kids Favorite with the Children’s Book Council. It was kid read and kid chosen. 🥹 this is so darn special and I’m super grateful. ☺️
The 2026 #PBParty contest has 39 participating agents/editors so far. Wahoooo!
It's only been a few days since e-mailing editors & a bit longer for agents, so I'm hoping we'll have tons more yeses by the showcase.
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Yes, they are. I’m learning you just gotta take advantage of these opportunities. 🙏🏾🤞🏾
Sooooo hard! I found myself going back and deleting my likes 🤦🏾♀️
This too!!! Going to have to check out your comps in the meantime…
This sounds so good!!
Eeeeeyyy! Many thanks, always! ☺️🙏🏾❤️
THE KING OF THE DUMPLIN is a joyful #PB about Jo. He loves 🇯🇲 dumplin so much he declares himself their king. Determined to make them by himself to celebrate Int’l Dumpling Day, he struggles. Through perseverance and teamwork he learns to prepare a perfect dumplin feast with his family. #DVPit #STEM
I really do hope to read this book to my littles at home and at school one day! ❤️
Despite his mother’s rush, THE BOY WHO STOPS TO SMELL THE FLOWERS embraces nature. He pauses to savor every flower, bug, and breeze. Through his unhurried journey, his mom learns to slow down, notice small wonders, and find joy in everyday moments. Together, they bloom. 🌺 3-7yo. #DVPit #PB #SEL #POC
My gosh…your pitch is almost’ my literal teacher/school life! 😩 Regardless, this sounds really good. I’m intrigued!
8yo Jo is a self-proclaimed KING OF THE (Jamaican) DUMPLIN. When he insists on making them all by himself for his class dumpling party, his family tells him he’s too “likkle bit” and then—his dough flops. With heart, humour and a sprinkle of flour, Jo learns it’s ok to ask for help. #DVPit #PB #STEM
Love, love, LOVE a dumpling story! And for Christmas!! ☺️This sounds yummy and fun!
“Not now,” yells mom. Despite her rush, this 4yo doesn’t hurry. He doesn’t worry. He pauses to savor every flower, bug, and breeze. Through his unhurried journey, he reminds us to slow down, notice small wonders, and find joy in simple moments. 3-7yo. 306wd. #DVPit #PB #POC #SEL 🌼 🐞🌱
Asé! 🙏🏾✨
I want to read this!!! I need to read this!!! ✨
I think about this lunch delivery system quite often. It’s simply amazing—mind-boggling, actually! And in #PB form…as a teacher, that’d be a really fun story to read and discuss!
This sounds good! We need more books about WATER! 💧
Yes, yes, yes!!! I want to read this. 🙌🏾 I can’t wait for this story to enter the world!! If I was an agent I’d be requesting your full MS. All the best! ✨
LOVE this idea!!! I always stare at those 3 crayons and think “Only 3, but more than enough!” Perfect for teachers introducing primary and secondary colours! 🎨
TINGA LINGA LING. I am the KING! Of the Jamaican dumplin, that is. 8yo Jo writes them songs and eats them boiled or fried. When he tries to make them solo for his class, his dough flops. With heart, humour and help, Jo learns family is the secret ingredient. 😉 916 wd #DVPit #PB #POC #STEM
This story sounds intriguing! I thought #MG or #YA for sure…but I’d love to see how you tell this fantastical story in a #PB!!
Culture, myth, the moon and a sea dragon! 🐉 This sounds exciting! ✨
This sounds so good!! My son and I have been talking about the amazingness of oysters 🦪 and pearls a lot! ✨
This year, I learned about and submitted to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social #PBParty25. My manuscript wasn’t accepted, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I’d received an Hon mention! It was a timely reminder that I’m getting ‘close’ and that I’ve got to keep at it! Grateful 🙏🏾❤️
Last year I learned about and applied for a mentorship with @pbrisingstars. I didn’t get a mentorship, but was pleased (and proud) that I rec’vd an Hon Mention. I wasn’t going to apply this year, but couldn’t resist and in a couple of days I find out if this will be my year. #PBRisingStars25🤞🏾🙏🏾
You can’t go wrong with a Jamaican Patty, and you can’t go wrong with Nadia’s ‘Patty Dreams’! 😉😋❤️
The short answer is “everything”. 😅 The longer answer is that he “loves finding rocks, discovering what they’re made up of, how they’re formed and where they come from. Also what they can do in your life.” That last part is my influence 😅 as I love crystals and their ‘healing properties’ 🙃💎🩵
