ALL THE BABIES: A FIRST BOOK ABOUT ADOPTION releases in October with B&H Publishing, and is perfectly illustrated by judi abbot books. Check out the trailer below and preorder today!

Quick reminder that Act One is crucial--it shows the reader what's at stake. #writingtips

This looks so cool! Have any of you librarians and teachers signed up for Kwame Alexander’s Literary Pep Rally tomorrow? #literacy #kidlit #reading #librarians #educators

In the rain, this beautiful hawk out my window caught and ate 5 lizards. #florida #wildlife #wildbirdphotography #nature

Here’s an adorable, brand-new Christmas book your kids will love! LARRY’S CHRISTMAS CAT-ASTROPHE! (NOT REALLY) by ⁦Taryn Souders - Middle Grade Author⁩ #christmas #picturebook #librarians #kidlit

A highlight of 2024: my first FAME (FAME) conference. High-quality professional development, inspiring keynotes, and some of the nicest folks on the planet. #kidlit #librarians #literacymatters #readingcommunity

We have a new kitten. Please excuse all typos for a while. #kittens #catlife #catmom #writingwithcats #writingcommunity

Can’t help filling up my phone with pictures of our new kitten. What a joy she is! #catlovers #catmom #AnimalLovers

So exciting! Congrats to all these winners! Kelly, Kunz, Teer, Julia Win 2025 Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/ch… via Publishers Weekly

#teachers and #librarians At 2:00 today Charlesbridge will present a 2025 Spring Preview. Free, but be sure to register. Free digital tote bag. #kidlit

This middle grade mystery has won so many accolades. Check it out! #kidlit #teachers #librarians

Such funny, outlandish pitch stories! #kidlit #writingcommunity Children’s Editors on the Worst Places They Were Ever Pitched publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/ch… via Publishers Weekly

Book 3 (The Hurricane Boys) of Robert Alexander Swanson's Hammer Springs series releases March 12. Check it out! tinyurl.com/msv27jrt #historical #fiction #newadult

Children's Writers: Check out this PW article about the current state of middle grade books. The editor of my debut MG novel, Eileen Robinson, is quoted. #kidlit #middlegrade #writingcommunity Charlesbridge publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/ne…

I should be editing, but I’m watching the cat watch Bird TV for Cats! #CatsOfTwitter

Check out Scout & Barnaby Mysteries by Becca Wierwille. For kids 6-10, funny, illustrated, starring a girl and her dog at a Christian wilderness camp. Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/becca…

Looking for a fun middle grade mystery? SECRETS OF THE BROKEN HOUSE by Taryn Souders - Middle Grade Author is out! Intriguing, funny story with a quirky cast. Kids will love this one! #kidlit #mystery #middlegrade #teachers #librarians amazon.com/Secrets-Broken…

Such an inspiring, well written post for writers in any genre. #amwriting #amreading #kidlit open.substack.com/pub/jjjohnsonw…

BookWorthy's March Madness Contest #giveaway #win kingsumo.com/g/3ee09k3/book…

I’m honored to be on this list!