Our industry is better because you’re in it, Mabel Hsu. *incoming congratulatory post (breaking my hiatus for a real one).

When NIGEL AND THE MOON sold, at auction (*tucks hair behind ear 😅), I was new to publishing but I wasn’t new to life. I met with a lot of great people…

I learned at 3:47 p.m. MDT that Louder Than Hunger debuted at #7 on the New York Times Best Sellers List. I sobbed in a rental car in a school's parking lot. A big THANK-YOU to everyone who supported Louder Than Hunger last week. I’m beyond grateful! Susan Van Metre Molly O'Neill

[BOOK SPOTLIGHT] The Last Stand by Antwan Eady, Jarrett Pumphrey & Jerome Pumphrey

'...A tender intergenerational story inspired by his childhood in the rural south. Here's a farm stand that represents the importance of family, community, and hope.'

Purchase wherever books are sold.

PB’s I’m loving right now: “But the day isn’t over—”: The Last Stand, Antwan Eady, Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome Pumphrey, Alfred A. Knopf, Random House Children's Books, #PictureBooks , #ChildrensBooks , #ChewyReviewy , #WritingCommunity .

🗣️ANNOUNCING : Harvesting Heritage in collaboration with the @scstatemuseum

Join me May 18 at the State Museum for “Harvesting Heritage: A History of Black Culinary Traditions in the Palmetto State,” a special event featuring a discussion & special tastings of SC cuisine.

I’m officially a gamer again (ps5). It’s been a decade plus, but I’m here. 🙌🏽

Thought I was taking a 🔥 pre-podcast interview selfie. But I wasn’t. 😢

Anyway, favorite hoodie on! Let the wild rumpus start!!! Talking all things THE LAST STAND 🧑🏾‍🌾🚜. Illustrated by Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey.

Hampton County. They’ll learn more about us soon enough. 🙌🏽

Just read THE LAST STAND -- absolutely star-worthy! A must-read. Well done, Antwan Eady, @jpumphreyand and Jerome Pumphrey! So much to appreciate, discuss, and ponder...and told in such a kid-friendly way.

wait i need this!!!