A reminder that I’m also on IG at @patzmill if anyone wants to find me there.

I’m watching “Butterfly in the Sky,” the Netflix documentary about “Reading Rainbow.” I’m smiling and feeling very warm and fuzzy.

Some books I love to read during June. Or any other month of the year. #pride #pride 2024 #bookreel #bookstack

Every child deserves to find the books that make them feel like they’re not alone

Not gonna lie. It’s solid advice.

When being kind isn’t QUITE enough, being strong might do the trick. For readers of all ages. From me, Jen Hill, MacKids Books and Macmillan Children's School & Library 📚

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#bekind #bestrong #summerreading #classroombooks #SEL #character

Jewish Joy! From towering apartments and cozy homes, bustling cities and leafy towns, we all join together to make challah! CHALLAH RISES, a lyrical #PB about the power of community in dark times. #JoyPit

One skill I consistently notice in the best writers I work with is their ability to self-edit. It doesn’t mean I don’t ever make changes to their work or spot errors, but there are four things I’m sure these writers are doing before I lay eyes on their story...

Suzanne Collins emerges every few years, gives us a book, then disappears into the shadows. Goals, honestly.

trying corporate speak with my dog. every time he barks at something random, i thank him for flagging that and tell him we’ll circle back.

Love cats and books? Check out some pawsitively purr-fect titles:

- KITTEN AND THE NIGHT WATCHMAN John Sullivan /Taeeun Yoo
- THE TENTH GOOD THING ABOUT BARNEY Judith Viorst / Erik Blegvad
- LEO THE MAGNIFICAT Ann M. Martin / Emily McCully
- ONE KITTEN FOR KIM Adelaide Holl /

We’re temporarily watching our daughter’s cat. It generally coexists well with our two cats. But, once a day, they stage an impromptu performance we’ve titled, “There’s Hissing in the Hallway.”

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It’s official! I have a book out in the world. #dreamscometrue #published #author #writerlife #picturebook