"It makes me happy thinking that kids reading this book are going to have new figures to emulate and look up to that look like them." -Luisa Uribe Luisa Uribe ✨Read Chris Barton's interview with Luisa and author @melinawriter here: bit.ly/2QmvhMp Lerner Books

Thrilled to be working with Mehrdokht (and designer Kim Morales) on this book. I've talked with both and seen sketches... it's going to be Amazing!

Oh hey look- my latest blog post is up on the Lerner Books blog! You can relive my whirlwind trip to NYC for the Society Illustrators Original Art Show opening & award ceremony with me...

Thrilled to have this book with @caren_stelson and 日下 明 / Akira Kusaka. Art Director thoughts: SO happy to have signed up Akira-san for the art. This is truly an amazing emotional visual journey and you all get to see it in S20! (Though I wish you could see it sooner. It's that good.)

Hey all- I wrote a blog post again! Here it is:

Hooray! Love this book. (Plus, it has a gatefold.)

I'm so, so excited to be making this incredible book with Angela Johnson and Nina Crews! (Along with fabulous designer Danielle Carnito!)

When our proofreader gets violent...

Look! Almost done! Final proofs for a picture book I'm excited to see out in the world soon. Or, soon-ish. Still have 2-3 months of printing & binding time, then waiting till the Fall… instagram.com/p/BuXpshBnDfN/…

"I know it was awe that saved me as a child. We need more books that bring hope through inspiring wonder." Nicole Valentine talks about A TIME TRAVELER'S THEORY OF RELATIVITY (and reveals the cover!) on @MG_BookBot: okt.to/dAPRzg #MGBookVillage

COVER REVEAL — WNDB is excited to reveal the cover for the poetry anthology THANKU: POEMS OF GRATITUDE, out on September 3, 2019 from Lerner Books, illustrated by Marlena Myles and edited by @miranda_paul. Find out more here: wp.me/paLrvF-3ua

Final proof time for a beautifully put together book! #ChildrensBooks #childrenspoetry #childrensbookillustration ⁦Lerner Books⁩ instagram.com/p/B096gCRnlJJ/…

Power couple. Angela Johnson pairs with Nina Crews to produce a Lerner Books title for strong girls everywhere. I have the cover reveal and the interviews: blogs.slj.com/afuse8producti…

On press with this particular book on this particular day in September. And in truth getting a little emotional about it. A Bowl Full Of Peace. Masterful art by 日下 明 / Akira Kusaka and thoughtful words by Caren Stelson.… instagram.com/p/B2R0w9iHsVv/…

Rolling into Friday morning like... Art and words by hbatsel for A Is for Another Rabbit, coming at you from lernerbooks in April ‘20! #childrensillustrations #kidlit #picturebookillustration #lifeinpublishing #owl… instagram.com/p/B2o4mCGHuXp/…

Work with the talented Shaina Olmanson Shaina Olmanson at Lerner Books ; she’s looking for exceptional YA nonfiction!

And here’s a new book to celebrate: A MAP INTO THE WORLD by Kao Kalia Yang art by Seo Kim. Coming at you in October!

This is my third actual (not instagram) tweet in a row.... in one evening. and I’m So. Worn. o. u. t..... #twitteroutofshape

Here’s a great book I’m very excited to be a part of with @tracisorell @natashamdonovan and Carol Hinz ! Just, you know, about 24 hours behind on the twitter...

It’s an honor to share that Akira Kusaka’s wonderful artwork for A Bowl Full of Peace has been accepted for the 2020 Society of Illustrators Original Art show! So happy for Akira-San & book. 日下 明 / Akira Kusaka Carol Hinz @lernerbooks #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #picturebooks