It is, Roseanne. And it makes me sad! To me the “social” aspect was the best part!

A tiny poem that says SO much.

A six y.o. knows best!

Me: Something’s not working for me in this picture…

6 y.o.: I know! It needs imagination hearts in the sky. There!

#FixedIt #kidlit #kidlitart

Macmillan Children’s Dissolves Roaring Brook, Forms New Imprint Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group has announced the launch of a new, as-yet-unnamed imprint for nonfiction and illustrated books, while Roaring Brook Press has been shuttered, resulting in…

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👀Looky, looky! A new #PictureBookPostcard! 💌❤️✨

Bea's Balikbayan Box of Treasures
Written by @christinealemshah.bsky.social
Illustrated by Dream Chen
Published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

Read Bea's postcard here: aprilberrybooks.com/beas-balikba...
#kidlit #writingcommunity

Thank you as always, my friend!

As you should be, Cindy! 💖💖

Thank you so much, my friend! Cindy gives such thoughtful answers and as we know, Butterfly Sea is beauful! 🦋📸

Thank you, my friend! It really is a beautiful book. 🥰🦋📸

My story DINNERS WITH GHOSTS is live today with audio!

Thanks to @elegantliterature.bsky.social for 1st homing it, @jordankurella.com for choosing it as the Borders & Boundaries winner, & @trashcatlit.bsky.social for giving it a second life in the pre-loved bin (& for being so fun to work with!)

Right?!

This morning I was feeling a little low. But then I connected with a few people, and my day is turning around. Just the act of connecting made me feel better. For me this is the BEST part of this journey. We’re all in this together! It doesn’t matter what stage. Keep connecting!

Nadia, you are so kind, thank you!!

Citlali, you bring light to my days every time we talk or interact. Thank you so much for sharing my blog and your kind words. Big hugs, friend.

Thank you sooo much, my friend!

Oh my goodness, THANK YOU Nadia! That is so, so kind of you!

Image of haiku by Tracie Renee: gingerbread-spiced air / my son's childhood / smells like mine.

Grateful to have this #HaikuSaturday #haiku in the November issue of Sense & Sensibility.

sensesensibilityhaikujournal.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/s...

I’m so excited for this!

Thank you my friend! You’re the best.

(I’d love it if you did what she said. 😁)

You are WONDERFUL, Hannah, thank you! I just wrote you a message and then I came here and this was the first thing I saw. Synchronicity!

Thank you friend!!! 😘

🥹🥰

Thank you Cindy! 💕

Graphic that reads: Looking for a gift? Try one of these picture books for science kids! On one side of the graphic is the picture book THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT by Katie Slivensky and Hannah Salyer. Text below reads: For prehistory fans, kids obsessed with animals, especially wolves or dogs, gentle souls. Graphic below also shows that it was listed as one of the best books of 2024 by the New York Public Library and Bank Street College of Education. The other side of the graphic shows the cover of the I, ROCK: A Geology Tale by Katie Slivensky and Steph Stilwell. Text below reads: For the kid who picks up rocks everywhere, humor lovers, those ready to have their mind blown by deep time. Below also includes that I, ROCK was listed as one of the best books of 2025 by School Library Journal.

A little book promo as the holidays approach. 💚

My picture books are available anywhere books are sold! If you order soon through my local indie stores (Porter Square Books, Cambridge or The Silver Unicorn Bookstore, Acton) I can sign/personalize a copy to your recipient! They ship!!!

#KidLit

Thank you, Susan!

Autumn is also
pink camellia carpets
on rain-soaked red brick

#Haiku #HaikuSaturday

Beautiful!

Happy weekend! It has been raining all day, so this NEW sketchbook page is perfect. Even Bear is admiring the beautiful autumn rain too!
Speak soon 🧡 🐻
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#sketchbook #november #kidlitart #illustration #rain #autumnweather

Wow! Beautiful!