🏃🏻‍♀️😍 Here's how I walked to sign SPARKLES FOR SUNNY at 9 stores in lower NYC! Loved making the rounds to support local bookstores! 🥰 @penguinkids.bsky.social #thaimyphuong #yuandmebooks #mcnallyjackson #wordsonwarren #pearlrivermart @strandbooks.com #bnunionsqnyc @booksofwonder.bsky.social

📚💗💫 Next up, #PBStudyBuddy book love for: MAYBE JUST ASK ME!, THE SHADOW AND THE GHOST, & SONG AFTER SONG—all such awe-inspiring books! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky @kdmaz.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @levinequerido.bsky.social @juliefhedlund.bsky.social

😲🥢📙🤩 Oh wow! I found out PA students chose TRICKY CHOPSTICKS as the Primary Winner for the 2025-2026 Keystone to Reading Book Award. *Thank you* to all who voted—I’m thrilled you loved it as your top pick! @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social #keystonestateliteracy

🥳🌟 I *Ioved* hosting kids’ activities for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS & SPARKLES FOR SUNNY, signing books, & more at the 2026 Poughkeepsie Children’s Book Festival, *thank you*! #poklibny @merrittbookstore.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

📚🌟Happy to share the next new #PBStudyBuddy 3x3x3 feature with: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE, WILL AND KRILL, & AND THEN CAME YOU!🤩📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social @staceybyer.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @christinashawn.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

Wow! I'm through my initial voting round for 775 #PBParty writer entries—it's a true honor and joy to peruse your caringly crafted excerpts plus fulls too! I'm going to revisit *many* I marked M!, and the 100+ auth/illus submissions also. Good luck all, thank you for entering! 💫

It's a Y for me for a STEAM informational fiction #PBParty entry which does such a stellar job at transporting you into the subject matter across time, with captivating facts and anecdotes. So excited to see this one!

I'm marking a Y for a diverse informational fiction #PBParty entry with an endearing and empowered MC. I love how it shows that love persists no matter our differences.

Really excited to put a Y! for a funny STEAM #PBParty entry which brilliantly entertains in the excerpt straight away and all through the full too. Love the lively wording, humorous voice, and intriguing info. So well done!

Just put in a Y? for a character-driven #PBParty entry that celebrates creativity and individuality. Love the visual potential for the full story too!

I'm voting a Y? for a diverse, informational fiction #PBParty entry which uses an engaging structure to share fascinating insight. I've always wondered about what this entry presents, so it's neat to learn more this way. Will be interesting to see how this one fares!

Marking a Y? for a humorous #PBParty entry which has a clever premise with great pacing and voice in the full. Very curious if this one will make it!

My vote is Y for a diverse #PBParty entry which captures meaningful sharing and cross-cultural connections in such a lovely way. Crossing fingers for this one!

Excited to put a Y for a STEAM informational fiction #PBParty entry with an entertaining and voice-y excerpt. This one has a full that keeps its fun momentum going through to a very clever finish. Feeling so lucky to see this one!

I'm marking Y? for a lyrical #PBParty entry that stands out for its immersive storyline and how it celebrates what really matters. So well done, I'm hopeful for this one!

I'm a Y? for a lyrical STEAM #PBParty entry which stoked my curiosity in the excerpt and led me on a fascinating journey in the full. Really enjoy immersive reads like this!

Just voted Y? for a diverse, character-driven #PBParty entry, creatively crafted around cultural belonging. So glad to see the excerpt and full for this one!

Putting down a Y? for a cute and clever, character-driven #PBParty entry. I like how it's action-packed, with a fun and unexpected twist too!

Just passed fellow judge #GabrieleDavis in the #PBParty voting spreadsheet! It's always exciting when this happens since we started at opposite ends so it feels like we're about midway through progress-wise!! 🥳🌟

I'm putting a Y? for yet another enticing (to me!) NF Bio #PBParty entry that's sure to delight for its subject matter in multiple ways. I'm so curious what the other judges will think of this one!

I'm marking a solid Y for a diverse, historical fiction #PBParty entry that's full of heart and measured hope. I'm in awe of how this story was crafted and feel honored to have the chance to read it.

Entering a Y for a diverse, informational fiction #PBParty entry which has a delightful, heartwarming rhythm with fun read-aloud appeal. I'm hopeful for this one!

I'm voting Y for a diverse #PBParty Bio entry which has an irresistible story at its center, with a great mix of grit and resourcefulness too. I really enjoy running into gems like this!

It's a Y for me for an NF Bio #PBParty entry with a subject that will appeal to all types of readers. The full is told in a very compelling and intriguing way too. Excited to see if this one makes it!

Just entered a Y? for a creative STEAM #PBParty entry that has an engaging, playful storyline. I like the fun and interactive potential in this one!

Marking Y! for a diverse, character-driven #PBParty entry which deftly handles a tricky and important issue in a relatable and shareable way. So glad to see this entry—I'm definitely rooting for it!!

Putting a Y down for a #PBParty entry that exudes sweet intergenerational energy in a fresh way. Love the lively worldbuilding in the full too!

It's a Y vote for me for a #PBParty entry that tugs at your heart for how it handles a tough circumstance in an oh-so-thoughtful and creative way. Love how this story was crafted full of care!

I'm so excited to put a Y! for a delightfully clever and funny #PBParty entry. Adored the voice-y excerpt with a great guffaw-y pull, and the full came through too. I hope the other judges love this one also! 🥳😍

📚💖🌟 I’m excited to share the 1st official #PBStudyBuddy feature in the new 3x3x3 format with: JEONG IS JEONG, A SEASON FOR FISHIN’, and BEFORE I LIVED HERE. Check out these FAB books! 🤩📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

Marking another Y? already, this time for a sweet and diverse #PBParty entry that has lovely elements and love-filled actions. Definitely warmed my heart to see this excerpt and peek at the full too!

Finally back at it after a long day! Marking Y? for a STEAM #PBParty entry which features an admirable character and aftermath. Really curious how the other judges will view this one!

Happy 2nd book birthday, Sylvia! 🎈🥢 It was a delight to celebrate your launch with you! Here's a blast from the past:

🥢🥰 Wishing a sweet and Happy 2nd Birthday to TRICKY CHOPSTICKS!!! Here’s a fun lookback by cheery balloon moments—from the launch, to many 1sts, plus a west-to-east-coast move—too much to capture and more to come. Thank you all for your amazing support throughout! 🤩🌟

Yay for cheeky humor! I'm putting a Y? for now for a funny #PBParty entry that has an entertaining excerpt plus fun visual potential. Let's GO #PBParty!!! 🥳🎉

Ooh, I put in a Y? for a STEAM NF #PBParty entry based on its unique spin around an intriguing fact. I wonder how the other judges will vote on this one! 🤔

Just marked my first #PBParty Y! vote for an entry that is an... NF Bio! Fascinating, inspiring, and structured in an extremely engaging way, I have high hopes for this one!! 🤩💫

🍀Good luck #PBParty if you entered! I'm not sure if I'll be able to post teasers while judging next, and I don't see a @bsky.app poll option, so...: *If you're interested in #PBParty teasers, like/repost this post ❤️🔄 *If not, do nothing. *Comment if you want. Then I'll see what to do. Thank you!

Enter the 2026 #PBParty contest now. Wahooooo! The judges and I can't wait to see your entries. How many do you think we'll receive this year? We're sending tons of good vibes your way. Good luck. :)

Have you entered the #PBParty contest yet? I love how people join from around the world. Where do you live and what genre did you submit? What else do you write or illustrate? You have until 8 pm Eastern to enter. Good luck. :) mindyalyseweiss.com/...

KBR Plus is here! We are three experienced #kidlit and #yalit editors, excited to talk and teach about revision, writing, illustrating, publishing, and more. Please visit our website to learn more about us and our plans: www.kidsbookrevisions.com

Announcing Kid's Book Revisions Plus! We are @drydenbks.bsky.social, @eileenwrobinson.bsky.social, and @hunderdown.bsky.social Read our announcement here: www.kidsbookrevisions.com/kbrplus-anno...

The #PBParty contest starts in 24 hours. Wahoooo! Enter between midnight and 8 pm Eastern on March 17. Don't wait until the last minute--there's a lot of info needed & you don't want to risk tech issues - especially with 44+ agents/editors! mindyalyseweiss.com/...

The 2026 #PBParty contest has 39 participating agents/editors so far. Wahoooo! It's only been a few days since e-mailing editors & a bit longer for agents, so I'm hoping we'll have tons more yeses by the showcase. Enter to win one of over 45 critiques!

🎉It's HERE! A *new* #PBStudyBuddy format with examples via my PBs TRICKY CHOPSTICKS & SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! Hope you like this new setup—let's uplift more #Kidlit!🥰💫 @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social #thaimyphuong

😲🥢📙📹📺 Can't believe the local news showed up at my Pine Road Elem. author visit for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (with a sweet cameo of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY)—so cool! Thanks @6abcactionnews.bsky.social for such a fun feature! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

🤩🥢🥳 I had the *best* visit at Pine Road Elem. in PA Friday! Loved meeting with all your amazing students+signing so many copies of TRICKY CHOPSTICKS & SPARKLES FOR SUNNY. Thank you! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social

🥢🧧🥳So excited—I’ll be at the 2026 Poughkeepsie Children’s Book Festival 3/28! Can’t wait to chat w/attendees about TRICKY CHOPSTICKS & SPARKLES FOR SUNNY, hand out swag, and run a fun activity too. See you there!💫 @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

🥳🥢🧧🤩 It was a joy joining Pearl River Mart's fab Lunar New Year Extravaganza! Loved sharing SPARKLES FOR SUNNY & TRICKY CHOPSTICKS here to wrap up LNY this year! 🌟 @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social #PearlRiverMart @djablosauce.bsky.social

Loving these Lunar New Year picture books by @joycewanbooks.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & Thai My Phuong! Go get copies through your favorite indie bookstore or library to read, share, purchase, or gift!😍📚💗🎉🌟 #KidLit #LunarNewYear