70% of librarians are really freaked out by Shel Silverstein's photo on 'The Giving Tree'

I am currently writing my tenth novel. It is as hard as my first. It doesn’t get easier. But I show up. I put in the work. Every morning, I get to my computer and I hug the words. I can hate them later but for now, I hug and I carry on, bc that’s how books are written. With love.

I'm hitting the road and would love to see you. I'm visiting some of the best indie bookstores in the country and and appearing with an amazing roster of middle grade authors. (Seriously, check out the names.) If you're close by, please sign up and come down to see us. Simon Kids

It's time for a very exciting #bookgiveaway! Today, you could win copies of POLAR BEAR and HONEYBEE! To enter, like, RT, and tag a fellow #picturebook lover below for an extra entry! Giveaway ends on 1/15! Candace Fleming #kidlit #nonfiction

72% of librarians have an archenemy

It's a birthday, so that means there's a present! Happy Birthday to the paperback edition of City Spies Forbidden City. 🎂 It's the perfect time to get a copy so you'll be all caught up when City Spies 4 comes out in a few weeks. To enter for a chance to win a copy RT this post.

On this day five years ago Dolores left Shannon airport destined for London Gatwick. It was a Sunday afternoon and she was enthused and in good spirits. She was going to London for a studio mixing session the following day on new material that she had been working on…

15% of librarians see the library symbol as a frustrated librarian about to hit themselves in the face with the book

Had a fantastic author visit from @reesespieces21_ today! The kids Chiaravalle can’t wait to get their hands on the books!

How do you make a Librarian laugh?

I have an extra class set of Nat the Cat Takes a Nap that needs a new home. Teachers and librarians: to win these books, RT/like this tweet and follow me. I’ll pick a winner next week! *I will never DM you to ask for personal info related to my giveaways. Beware of scammers!*

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a reminder to tell the story. to write the thing. to start the project. to pick up the camera. to apply for the opportunity. to say yes to the love. to hop on that plane. to have the hard conversation. to lean into the fear. life is an experiment—all we gotta do is show up.

“For Mary Ann, writing poetry was as essential as breathing. She had a gift for finding the extraordinary in everyday things—buttons and pennies, butter and jam—she could write a poem about anything.” —Megan Tingley, ⁦Little, Brown and Co⁩ publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/ch…

So my traditionally published MG novel came out 7 weeks ago. I have yet to receive a trade review. My 2010 MG debut had 8 reviews. With 0 reviews, it dramatically lowers my shot at awards or making state lists. Some school districts require a positive review for visits now. 🧵

Today and every day I am so, so grateful to librarians whose work is absolutely essential to making art and information available to all--even amid absurdly difficult working conditions. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

We were so honored to have author Derrick Barnes visit Chiaravalle yesterday! His new book Like Lava in my Veins is awesome and the kids LOVED it. 🥰 🌋 @thebookstall @authorderrickbarnes Penguin Kids Penguin Books

Bernice greets students at the checkout desk…Pat Zietlow Miller

hello, i got a tiktok account going and I’m gonna be uploading some stuff there too for ya now sometimes. love adrianne❤️ tiktok.com/@adrianne.lenk…

Giving thanks to Adrianne Lenker for all the music. This year I couldn't stop listening to Steamboat. ⁦adrianne lenker⁩ #SpotifyWrapped open.spotify.com/artist/4aKWmkW…