Info graphic with cover of Mollys Tuxedo picture book in front of a scholastic book fairs banner with many characters from other books. The words BIG NEWS and BOOK FAIR stand out.

I can finally share my news! I’m thrilled that #MollysTuxedo will be a part of Scholastic Book Fairs program + the Scholastic Education program! WOW. I’m so grateful to the #LittleBeeBooks team who helped make this happen, and to the folks at Scholastic who believe in Molly. ❤️📚 #GillianReid

Person w microphone behind pulpit pointing to cover of picture book Molly’s Tuxedo

I was nervous to receive an alert re #MollysTuxedo featured in a sermon, then pleasantly surprised by the support from Rev. Canon Greene at Grace Cathedral in SF. In these trying times, thank you for a wonderful message. #littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social

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Poster for ALA national conference in Philadelphia June 26-30th

Yay! I’m heading to ALA next month. I love connecting w librarians + learning about your local libraries and programming. I’ll be signing #MollysTuxedo + chatting about my forthcoming picture book #MacWearsAHat. Will you be there? #littlebeebooks #gillianreid @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Poster of 16 picture book covers titled GIRL POWER

What an awesome group of books. Thanks for including #MollysTuxedo, @readwithredandmags.bsky.social
“We love an empowered girl in our house! …”
#GillianReid #littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social

Picture Books About Fashion A list of picture books about fashion ranging from exciting biographies of designers to stories of children picking out their clothes.

Thank you @bookriot.bsky.social and #AlisonDoherty for including #MollysTuxedo alongside these other beautiful picture books. Self expression is important at every age.

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#littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social #GillianReid @greenburgerkids.bsky.social

Photo of a page from De Standaard a newspaper w Molly’s Tuxedo one of three books reviewed

Thank you @tinystoriesboekhandel for including #MollysTuxedo in your article for the Flemish newspaper @destandaard! I love the line, “This book is an ode to feeling good about yourself.” ❤️
#littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social #gillianreid

Teaching LGBTQ Themes: Should SCOTUS Allow Parent Opt-Outs? Authors Sarah and Ian Hoffman discuss the vast consequences “opt-out” policies in schools have on children.

I have had parents contact me that their schools are using “opt out” policies with #MollysTuxedo, and I’m so grateful to the authors and illustrators who represent all of us before the Supreme Court next month. Please read this important OpEd by @sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social

Window display of books at Belgium bookstore Tiny Stories, including Molly’s Tuxedo

Live from #tinystoriesboekhandel in Kortrijk, #Belgium, I spy #MollysTuxedo in the window. Thank you! ❤️🎩

View of Molly’s Tuxedo in classroom w child’s hand and writing paper

Child’s hand writing on paper about Mollys Tuxedo

Handwritten sentences about Mollys Tuxedo written by child

I ❤️ seeing #MollysTuxedo in the classroom! Thank you, Mary! ✏️

#repost @maryecronin.bsky.social : “Watching young children become readers and writers is the best medicine! Here’s a first grader writing about her favorite character— Molly from my friend #VickiJohnson’s book MOLLY’S TUXEDO. ✨💖✏️”

Hand holding copy of Molly’s Tuxedo picture book translated to Dutch thus Molly’s Smoking

So fun to receive this amazing (international) book mail!

Thank you to our Dutch publisher: C. De Vries-Brouwers. 🔥📚Translation by: Loes Randazzo.
#littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social #GillianReid #MollysTuxedo
Etymology note: in several languages “tuxedo” translates to “smoking” ie smoking jacket

Adult in blue tuxedo and red sneakers reading my book Molly’s Tuxedo to an audience.

I’d recognize that tux anywhere! Thank you South Carolina Children’s Theatre for including #MollysTuxedo at your Read Me A Story Theatre. You’ve raised the bar for all my future readings. 🎩

📷: @kidaroundsc📕

Thank you, @sylviaichen.bsky.social! #MollysTuxedo

✨📖💖 I love how MOLLY'S TUXEDO advocates for the freedom to express your true self. This picture book is an absolute must-read! 💫 📚👍🏼

#PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky
#MollysTuxedo #VickiJohnson @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social #GillianReid #littlebeebooks

*For more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

Image of best of wv living bronze winner medallion w my picture super imposed.

🥉I came in with the bronze! Thank you to everyone who voted for me for BEST AUTHOR in the 2024 #WVLivingMagazine’s BEST OF WV awards. Extra proud to rep #kidlit in the group of winners!

#littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social #greenburgerkids #MollysTuxedo #MacWearsaHat

Stefan a fictional character on SNL “promoting” Molly’s Tuxedo as the next hot thing

It’s that time of year when we look to Stefon for holiday gift ideas.

Remember to shop small, shop local, and shop indie! #MollysTuxedo

Graphic for blogpost by Madison reading project w covers of many picture books

Thanks for including #MollysTuxedo in this awesome round up on breaking gender stereotypes #MadisonReadingProject and #MaiStoryBook!

Link: www.madisonreadingproject.com/single-post/...

We ended @nctegram on a powerful note this morning with our panel on agency. Thanks to our fearless leader and moderator @maryecronin.bsky.social and co-panelists @ediblewords.bsky.social @lbontigao.bsky.social @brittanyjthurman.bsky.social

#littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social #MollysTuxedo #ncte24

We had a flag-waving good time on the Queer Picture Book Joy panel yesterday. @allenwriteswell.bsky.social #lesléanewman @ericrosswood.bsky.social #jeanettebradley and @mwduff.bsky.social. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #NCTE24

#littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social #gillianreid #MollysTuxedo

Day one of #NCTE24 was speed talking #MollysTuxedo with thoughtful educators at the Charlotte Huck award roundtable and connecting with friends IRL at the @authorsabb.bsky.social gathering, which was healing and wonderful.

I GOT THIS! Looking forward to talking about children’s belief in their ability to take action and make a difference - now more than ever. @maryecronin.bsky.social @lbontigao.bsky.social #brittanythurman @ediblewords.bsky.social

#littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social #MollysTuxedo #ncte24

One week from today I’ll be talking about picture book joy with these wonderful creators. See you in Boston! 🏳️‍🌈 @leslea.bsky.social @jbradley.bsky.social @ericrosswood.bsky.social @mwduff.bsky.social @allenwriteswell.bsky.social

#littlebeebooks #glaad #ncte24 #MollysTuxedo #kidlit

Read This Now! » The Southern Bookseller Review The books Southern indie booksellers are recommending to readers everywhere!

Thank you, Caleb at @bookmarksnc for reviewing #MollysTuxedo for @southernbooksellerreview, a publication of The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance @siba_books. This made my month!

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@littlebeebooks @glaad @gillianimation #kidlit

Thank you to the dazzling Jayda Knight for reading #MollysTuxedo at @lostriverpride this weekend! Thank you to the generous nonprofit @wordplayconnects for donating copies of Molly for this wonderful event. 🏳️‍🌈 #kidlit @littlebeebooks @glaad @gillianimation

I will prob never see my book in an airport but I’ll take this instead! I LOVE seeing #MollysTuxedo at the Women’s Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls! Thank you so much @lgbtqkidlit for sharing these. This made my week.💪🏼

Thank you @nypl and @nypleducators for including #MollysTuxedo in this wonderful list! Check out the NYPL’s Center for Educators and Schools new resources for educators, designed to support the reading and teaching of LGBTQ+ children’s literature.

www.nypl.org/blog/2024/06...

I’m still in a state of amazement over this special preschool musical adaptation of #MollysTuxedo! 🥹😍 I received a copy of the program, with the most *adorable* cast bios you can imagine for 2-5 year olds. More to come. @gillianimation @littlebeebooks @glaad #KidLit #KidLitSky #KidLitArt
#Booksky

It’s World Read Aloud Day, and this year I get to read my own book! 👀 I’ll be reading #MollysTuxedo to classrooms in Maryland and New Jersey. 📚 Created by the non-profit @litworld it is celebrated annually in over 173 countries. 📚❤️

WOW. More #library love! ❤️ Thank you, @ontariolibraryassociation for naming #MollysTuxedo a “Best Bet” picture book! Kudos to resident Ontarian and Molly’s incredible illustrator, Gillian Reid.

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@littlebeebooks @glaad

Stefon has a recommendation for you holiday shoppers. There are just a few days left to get a signed or personalized copy of #MollysTuxedo shipped to you by Dec 25th. Pick up or order from @wordplaywv www.wordplaywv.com/product/moll... ❤️✨🕺🏻📚

@littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social @gillianimation