My virtual author visits are fun, interactive, and just like my in-person sessions! 🎉 We’ll read a book, explore story ideas, peek at writing + revision, learn about publishing, and finish with a Q&A. Now booking for next semester! 💛 Link in bio. #authorvisit #virtualauthorvisit
What a great opportunity for up & coming kidlit writers!
Hey book lovers! Did you know some of my books have their very own trailers? They're a fun way to spark curiosity and excitement about reading!
Check out my Video Page on my website - link in bio! #booktrailers #kidsbooks
What fun to chat with Stephanie about all things Gingerbread Man: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k... #kidlit #kidlitlove
Can’t wait to connect with educators and librarians at #AASL this weekend! If you’re there, come say hi—I’d love to chat and share ideas! 📚✨
Beautiful!
Love these!
Got Kindergarteners? Other students new to your school?
Help them get acclimated with a Gingerbread Man Hunt! Info here: www.lauramurraybooks.com/_files/ugd/0... #kindergarten
Every time I read this book, the silliness reaches out and grabs me and I laugh out loud. My students will laugh out loud, too. They will be eager for additional books in this new series. @amedyckman.bsky.social and #TimMiller are a great team. #OrchardBooks/Scholastic
Looking for great books for "back to school"? Here's an awesome list: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #reading #backtoschool2025
I'm with you! Revising is the best feeling!
Looking for kidlit book trailers? KidlitTV has a ton! www.kidlit.tv/category/boo... #kidlit
I love looking at all the Mock Caldecott lists! Which books are you (& your students) rooting for this year? #mockcaldecott #kidlitart
That magical week between Christmas and New Year’s: cozy family time, twinkling lights, and WAY too many cookies. 🍪✨ But my notebook keeps calling… itching to dive back into new stories and adventures! Balancing the joy of now with the excitement of what’s next. 🖊️📚 #authorsky
That's fantastic news!!!
Get your bookshelves ready! These amazing new kids' books are coming: bookriot.com/new-children... via @bookriot.bsky.social #kidlit
My best writing advice? READ WIDELY.
Reading widely fuels your imagination, sparks inspiration, and teaches you so much about storytelling—whether it’s a picture book, a graphic novel, or a middle-grade story. #writingadvice
If you're looking for a snuggly read aloud this week, here you go!
Do you have a favorite snuggly book?
Writing a kids’ book is like making cookies: you start with a solid idea (the dough), mix in creativity (the sprinkles), and shape it with care. The best part? Sharing the finished treat with readers! #KidLit #WritingProcess
Absolutely!
To every educator who nurtures young readers and sparks the love of stories: thank you for opening worlds of wonder, possibility, and imagination. You are all heroes! #readingsky
Great Bluesky resources from The Mixed Up Files blog: fromthemixedupfiles.com/bluesky-brig... @susankoehlerwrites.bsky.social
So grateful for lovely feedback on the new GB Man graphic novels!
"Not only is the Gingerbread Man adorable, adventurous, and always ready to save the day, but his new stories are - most importantly - easy to read. The perfect entry into the graphic novel format. Highly recommended for grades K-3."
A young reader recently asked me, "How do you capture all the words that want to be in your stories?"
I loved this question!
He was already thinking of words as active "living" things that "want" to be in a story.
Such an endearing example of why I love to encourage kids' creativity & invention.
I'm happy to share this recipe for simple, no-bake, cinnamon-smelling ornaments! A great take-home, child-created gift idea that incorporates math measurement & fine motor skills:
www.lauramurraybooks.com/_files/ugd/0... #edusky #kindersky
Today's easy readers are more innovative & exciting than ever, but don't overlook the classics! (They're still super popular for a reason!)
Take a stroll down memory lane & check out this awesome list of classics at Literacious: www.literacious.com/2024/12/12/c... #easyreaders
Thank you! Illustrator Mike Lowery is amazing!
What fun to find this old photo of the Gingerbread Man on a box of Little Debbie's! #kidlit #kidsbooks
Books really do make the best gifts! Love this list of books to give to kids ages 3-5, curated by Rosemary D'Urso for Brightly: www.readbrightly.com/book-gifts-f... #kidlit
