Thanks to Cecilia Populus-Eudave for translating and to Agmis rzo for gorgeous illustrations and of course to Lawley Publishing ! And The Writers Grotto 12 x 12 Challenge PB Spree for community and support.

I’ve been super focused on revisions for my next Middle Grade Novel. But part of my process is reading-and these are some new Middle Grade Must Reads! I’m such a fan of these authors. These might be some of their best books!

My daughter Shaian, Gabby Zapata, and I have received our first review for our upcoming book, THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT, and it's beautiful!
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This gorgeous book releases this August! You can preorder a copy (signed by me) here: secondstartotherightbooks.com/book/sign17972…

A perfect pick for Memorial Day weekend! PPBF - Hot Dog patricianozell.com/2024/05/24/ppb… #kidlit #picturebooks #beach #summer

Gorgeous, lyrical bedtime book!

A woman who revealed the wonders of the sea via her artistry in the 1930s. Simply 7 with Jeanne Walker Harvey & Giveaway: ELSE B. IN THE SEA jenabenton.com/2024/05/23/sim… via 🫖Jena Benton🧜🏻‍♀️ #kidlit #picturebooks #biography #HERstory

Chronicle Books is having a 30% off Memorial Day Sale! Code = MDW30. If you've got any faves you've been meaning to purchase (like WOVEN OF THE WORLD by Katey Howes), now's a good time. Any order over $40 gets free shipping! chroniclebooks.com #kidlit Chronicle Kids

A poignant story about the circle of life...and the promise of seeds. Saving Delicia - Perfect Picture Book Friday jilannehoffmann.com/2024/05/24/sav… via Jilanne Hoffmann is word-weaving #kidlit #picturebooks Laura Gehl patricia metola Flyaway Books

It's down to eight poets! The poems are spectacular! And the vote tallies so close!!! A few short hours left to read and vote!! madnesspoetry.com/schedule?view=… #kidlit #poetry

Happy book birthday!

Happy book birthday!!!

oooh, an advanced Canva webinar! I took Susan's basic class last year. I'm ready, now, to learn some new design skills!! Signing up! #writingcommunity #AuthorLife

Small actions can have a big effect! Simply 7 with Nicole Castrovinci & Giveaway: THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT jenabenton.com/2024/05/21/sim… via 🫖Jena Benton🧜🏻‍♀️ #kidlit #picturebooks

I seem to have missed National Learn to Swim Day (which was Saturday), but still time to ask your library for this book to help littles who hesitate to put their face in the water, like the MC - credit: Illustrator - Jenni Fiedler-Aguilar. #WaterSafety #LearntoSwim

Look at all these great Middle Grade Authorcade books coming this Fall! 👀

⤵️ looking forward to this one. ⤵️

Horse throw you? Pick yourself up, and get back in the saddle! Wild Blue by Dashka Slater - Pefect Picture Book Friday childrensbooksheal.wordpress.com/2024/05/17/wil… via Patricia Tilton #kidlit #picturebooks

My son came home from college tonight and unpacked his bags….we’ve discovered the source of the sriracha/Sambal Oelek shortage…

🐷My PIGLETTE turns 4 in May! She’s giving away a #prize bouquet= 1 copy of #Piglette + 1 planting kit + 1 flower crown kit! To enter:

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Opening your heart (and home) to others. An Accidental Hero - Perfect Picture Book Friday jilannehoffmann.com/2024/05/17/an-… via Jilanne Hoffmann is word-weaving #kidlit #picturebooks #empathy #kindness Laura Author of An Accidental Hero 2/24