Here it is, the big news: My Gothic mystery MG debut is coming out next year! Thanks to my agent James McGowan & editor Ardyce at Union Square Kids for believing in this spooky seaside tale! EEP!!

Happy book birthday to Audrey Perrott (she/her) *updates only* and Ross Burach's Moo Hoo!

Book ideas are everywhere! When I saw this adorable post from my sister, I remembered my own imaginative childhood...and how much fun jammies can be! They're like comfy costumes for our dreams. That night I started the very first draft of PAJAMARAMA!. HarperKids Rob Sayegh Jr.- #kidlitartist

It’s pub day for The Wild Ones! Megan Lacera THE WILD ONES is out now! and I poured our hearts into this book and we’re excited to get into the hands of readers around the world. This book is a reflection of our values: believe in yourself, believe in your community, and believe in where you’re from!

I was thrilled to learn HOW TO GET YOUR OCTOPUS TO SCHOOL has been nominated for a Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award. Congratulations to all the creators whose books were nominated, and many thanks to Keystone State Literacy Association for including Octopus!

Meet Cordelia! The confident, caring, and lovable protagonist of our book. She’s going to be a Tugboat—a TUGGOAT—no matter what anybody tells her! Read along to see her antics and how she achieves her seemingly impossible dream 🐐❤️

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It's wonderful to share a BOOK BIRTHDAY with friends, Vicky Fang, Alliah L. BIG TUNE OUT NOW! Agostini, Joëlle Retener(she/they) 🌈🦄, and Aya Khalil! Scholastic Katie Carella Brooke Shearouse KidLit in Color Soaring20sPB #kidlit

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, #RainbowDays : THE ORANGE WALL!

Thanks to my agent James McGowan, editor Cindy Kim, illustrator Kai Robinson, and publisher @scholastic.

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Super psyched about this future book! I wrote the text and uber-talented Maddie Frost is illustrating. Somehow this is my 4th book (?!) with Frances Gilbert Frances Gilbert, who never ceases to amaze me. Thx James McGowan BookEnds Literary.
🐔🐷🐮🦈 We're going to need a bigger barn.

What are some of your favourite #picturebooks that are just FUN. No lessons or morals. Just silly, chaotic, joyful, or even dark, but never didactic? e.g. Off-Limits by Helen Yoon or I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen. Comment below! I'm doing a thing. #pb #kidlit #books

Thank you to Kirkus Reviews for the starred review of I SEE COLOR, written by me and Valerie Bolling, illustrated by laylie 🌻 and out from HarperKids June 4th.

Incredibly grateful for this book and everything it means to me. Cannot wait to get it out into the world!

Happy Book Birthday to DON’T WASH WINSTON! Thanks to the incredible team at @mackidsbooks & Feiwel and Friends for making this project extra special, and my agent Moe Ferrara is in need of coffee for her constant support. I am so excited! 💦🧸❤️

Ordering available here 😊
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A huge thank you to the #PandaBookAwards , selected by students at over 60 international schools, for recognizing #RissyNoKissies as the Younger Readers award winner! It's amazing to know kids around the world feel Rissy speaking to their 💕!! Lerner Books StormLiteraryAgency

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Art by Christopher Weyant
Design by Abby Dening
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I can't wait to get together with the really talented mark hoffmann for some live drawing and chat on his 'Gab'n'Doodle' !!

Join us Live on Instagram this Thursday!! (12pm Easter Time and 5pm Irish time!)

I am so thrilled that BIRTLE AND THE (VERY) UNWELCOME GARRY received a positive #Kirkus review!

This is the 2nd book in the BIRTLE series. It releases May 28th!

Garry would like you to know that pre-orders are available! Message me if you want a signed bookplate! 🥳

'The ending tugged at my heart teaching kids valuable lessons about empathy, collaboration, and friendship.' ~ Laura Mossa

Love this review of THE QUIET FOREST from Beagles & Books. And how cute is Bella the beagle?? 🐶

Read the full review: beaglesandbooks.com/2024/03/10/the…

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to my dear friend and CP, Jeanette (Fazzari) Jones! I hope you celebrate by having meatballs tonight! 😄

It's publication day! I'm so excited to share Was It a Cat I Saw? with the world ❤️

Thank you to Emma Lidia Squillari for your beautiful artwork; it's incredible to see words transform into a whole world. And thank you to Amicus Publishing and James McGowan for everything you do!

YAY!

I don't like pumpkin pie. But I DO like what it represents: cozy afternoons in the kitchen, sharing sweet treats at a crowded family table, and most of all LOVE! So this is the perfect title & cover for a fall board book about the love between an adult and a child. Pre-order now!