I just want to say, I appreciate y’all for the love. I’m humbled by it all and just hope you’ve seen something as unwavering in me as I’ve seen in so many of you over the years. All the teachers, librarians, counselors, coaches, parents, and kids…THANK YOU!

In this week's Tip, Lori Sabo shares a little bit of Infectious Hope. Take a look: thedailycafe.com/content/infect…

Teachers—come join us for this informative PD session!

In this week's Tip, Lori Sabo shares the books that she carries with her. Take a look: thedailycafe.com/content/books-…

Guidelines for the inaugural #CheerPit 2024 event on December 9th! 🎁 We’ve updated our guidelines to include WIPs and agented authors too! We want to show as many people the writerly love as we can 📝 Please reach out if you have any questions ❤️

Two little ones are having a hard time getting to sleep because Santa is on his way! Favorite song: Santa Clause is Coming to Town #CheerPit #PB

RIP Nikki Giovanni, the world is forever better because of you and your beautiful, beautiful writing.

Traveling with kids? This podcast will make time fly. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gri…

🎈 Happy 99th birthday to the legend that is Dick Van Dyke 🎈 New, shorter version of the ALL MY LOVE music video we made with him out today. Watch now, at youtu.be/pSeaHfkd3M8

If you're an unagented writer or author/illustrator of picture books, I hope you'll enter the 2025 #PBParty contest. It has helped make so many agent and editor matches...and we can't wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year. mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty-a… #kidlit

Can you believe the 2025 #PBParty contest window opens 24 hours from now? The judges and I can't wait to see your amazing entries...and share our favorites with at least 63 agents, editors & ADs. Wahooooo! mindyalyseweiss.com/last-post-2025…

The 2025 #PBParty contest entry window is officially open... until 8 pm Eastern. 🎉 The judges and I are sending tons of good luck wishes your way and can't wait to read your submissions. ✨✨✨✨ How many entries do you think we'll have this year? mindyalyseweiss.com/last-post-2025…

I love this interview. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-b…

So sorry to hear of the passing of anne burrell. She will be missed. 🧑🏻‍🍳

Bobby Sherman, one of my first teenage crushes, RIP.

There is a guy sitting next to me who looks just like Geoffrey Zakarian and I thought “Maybe” until I saw the boring lunch he packed. Not him.

RIP, dear Allan Ahlberg. Your books made the world a better place for children and us all.

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY! Deborah Underwood & Jorge Lacera Clarion Books #bookbirthday #kidlit #graphicnovels

I spent many hours of my teen years listening to Chuck Girard albums. Now he is with the savior he sang about. ❤️🎶

Today, we bid farewell to Judge Frank Caprio—forever ‘the nicest judge in the world.’ Through every ruling and every story, he showed us that justice and compassion go hand in hand. His warmth, humor, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people touched millions. Judge Caprio