Dark green promotional graphic titled “We Need Diverse Books’ Holiday Gift Guide”. Beneath the title is an illustration of a bright red gift box decorated with a golden bow. Behind the gift box are sparkling branches of a fir tree.
Still thinking about the perfect bookish gifts to give this holiday season? WNDB has you covered! 🎁📚
Adding these to my list!
One of my favorites not listed here is Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay ❤️
Tyger by SF Said, available on Spotify. Narrated by Sarah Agha.
Started a new audiobook today and I'm already hooked 🐯
Okay, same 👀 Also when music producers react to KPDH
Teachers and librarians attend the summer literacy institute every year for a fun 2 days of professional development and networking.
Jarred Amato shines a light on the power and influence we can bring to the classroom to encourage independent reading
Sylvia Liu and her amazing cyberpunk novel, Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation
John Schu with his heartwarming picture books–"This is a Story" and " Ruthie Rose's Big Idea–and his newest novel, "Louder Than Hunger"
I had the honor of attending Longwood's Summer Literacy Institute as a vendor! So good to meet everyone and learn so much from inspiring authors about literacy and the power of storytelling
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Old City Gate!
Fit check for my napalm ERA 💅
I'm so happy to hear authors/illustrators alike are also enjoying this masterpiece that will become my personality for the next few weeks 🎶
Photo of the book Diary of a Fairy Godmother, by Esme Raji Codell
Diary of a Fairy Godmother. Loved the art style
Preorder bonus for Lynne Kelly’s 3 blue hearts, a free author Q&A session. Go to bit.ly/3BHpreorder to upload your receipt for a link to the Q&A. Order from Blue Willow Bookshop, Brazos Bookstore, or Good on Paper in Houston for signed & personalized books. The graphic has an ocean background, a small purple octopus, and the cover of three blue hearts— lots of purple ocean & a blue & purple octopus in the middle. In the center foreground is the silhouette of a boy reaching up to the octopus. On sale 10/7/25
Teachers, librarians, book clubs, readers! Here’s a preorder present: order Three Blue Hearts from any retailer to receive a link to an author Q&A with me this fall. Bring your classroom, book clubs, or just yourself. ASL interpretation provided.
Google form:
bit.ly/3BHpreorder
Sad I couldn't make it, soo many great authors like yourself.
Have fun at the festival!
What a face 😂 and I'd still go to war for him
A display of books and a tote bag from Independent Bookstore Day
Super late, but these are my gems from Indie Bookstore Day 👀
- My Father, The Panda Killer, by Jamie Jo Hoang
- A Song for You and I, by K. O'Neill
- Rich People Problems, by Kevin Kwan
- Marikit and the Ocean of Stars, by Caris Avendaño Cruz
- Band Nerd, by Sarah Clawson Willis
April 26 is Independent Bookstore Day and I implore you to support your local indies.
But, as I am highly encouraged to promote my books with big retailers, I’ll also be putting up promos for a sale with one of them soon too.
Just letting you know in advance so you can choose where your $ goes.
Tbh I admire how thorough this is 👌
Standing in front of our collection of big books
Caitlin Cardwell proudly showing off the books she bought at our booth
Posing behind the Bookworm Central booth
Lot of teachers were interested in our books!
Last week I talked to some awesome folks at the VAAEYC Annual Conference. Definitely felt surreal to be among others who value the importance of education ❤️
Glad I could meet you today! Can't wait to read When The Moon Hits Your Eye 🧀
I should probably start reading the series. I'm a newer fan, started with Kaiju 🫣
News article title : "crows good grudges for up to 17 years"
Oh hey, it's me.
Photo of 2024 solar eclipse showing 85 to 90% totality. This version has a glow
Photo of 2024 solar eclipse showing 85 to 90% totality. This version has crisp outlines.
I can never decide which one's better. But these are my solar eclipse photos from my Galaxy S24 Ultra ✨️ Can zoom x100!
Can't wait to send the books out in our book fairs, might buy one for myself 🐦
It's sucky because I got covid a 2nd time even when I was wearing a mask while on the train, I think it can get in your eyes too?? Like.. it feels like I can't do anything no matter what 🥲 I've literally turned germaphobic since this whole thing started
Always on the lookout for cool sustainable stuff, I'm glad you shared this!
Thanks! I really love the aesthetics. It's Rolife's "Sakura Densya" if you want one of your own 🌸
They're so much fun!