I believe in celebrating all the steps along the way of the writing journey. So cheers! ; )

This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we are continuing to #TalkAwayTheDark ! This campaign has educated people across the country on how to spot the warning signs for suicide and begin a conversation that lets someone who needs support know that help is available.

When a new story idea hits you and the ideas flow, you write little notes to remind you at recess break until you can write at lunchtime… #teacher life

If a loved one experiences a traumatic event, books can be a gentle way to talk about trauma and PTSD. Book Big Bear Was Not The Same “An accessible, age-appropriate primer that sheds light on trauma and PTSD,” Publishers Weekly #MilitaryFamilies #FirstResponders #PTSD #Veterans

Had a great time at SCBWI California North/Central Region Spring Spirit learning from David Miles, Margarita Engle and faculty and getting to meet Maria Powell in person.

There's something special about seeing the bird behind the bird where you teach. #Grief #TheMemoryBox #AlwaysInMyHeart

“I want to go everywhere we’ve been, everywhere you’ve been, everywhere we wanted to go.” The Memory Box: A Book About Grief #Egypt #pyramids #Paris #Rome #London #Australia #grief

At the end of the day you just want to snuggle up with a good book. I’m so glad this book came in the mail today! Just in time to share with my critique group tonight. ❤️🥰📚Lisl H. Detlefsen Lynnor Bontigao 🍥🇵🇭🇺🇲 #AtTheEndOfTheDay

Thank you Karen Kilpatrick for a fascinating presentation and Rosie J. Pova 💫KidLit Workshops Host for hosting!

Happy book birthday Lisl H. Detlefsen and Lynnor Bontigao 🍥🇵🇭🇺🇲 🎉❤️📚

Celebrate #EarthDay with these fun #PictureBooks .
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Such a fun time! Thanks for hosting Patricia Newman 🌍 empowering children to act #WritingCommmunity

Celebrating my daughter’s bff engagement party. ❤️

Sad to hear about the passing of Mandisa. I remember her from high school. This year would have been her 30 year reunion. She was such a bright light. Rest in peace.

COVER REVEAL: Here's the cover for my first nonfiction picture book about the role books and libraries played in Congressman and Civil Rights leader John Lewis' life.

#johnlewis #civilrights #librarylove #librarycard #classroombookaday #americanlibraryassociation

My teen brought her speaker to me when #THETORTUEDPOETSDEPARTMENT album came out so we could listen to it together. I raised her right. Taylor Nation Taylor Swift

Hope is a beautiful thing. #WhenThingsAreHardRemember There is always hope. #picturebooks

13 hours until our #TTPDBoardMeeting begins… 🤍

Publishers! Authors! Did you know I offer freelance editorial services? I'm booking spots now! Take a look at my Reedsy profile or website for more information and contact me for a quote! #Editing #freelancing

My new 'Mommy & Me: Micro-Moments' book is almost here! I'm so excited to share it. BitsyKemper.com/new-mommy-me-m…