Waiting for sunrise so I can sit outside and start fine tuning my newly revised, freshly printed out manuscript. #5amwritersclub

So happy to announce that BIRD NERD the audiobook is available for pre-order! Scheduled release date is May 13th. #BookSky #EduSky #kidlit #BirdNerd #5amwritersclub #middlegrade

Slept through the night but still waking up tired. I blame the pollen. Anyway, here's to successful writing (and waking), #5amwritersclub!

Happy morning writing, everyone! Got revision notes late yesterday afternoon, complete with a tight deadline, so I'll be "butt in chair" over the next month. #5amwritersclub

#booksky #edusky #Kidlit

Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Starting late since yesterday's DMV experience required a bit of recuperation. There was one bright spot, though. BIRD NERD was featured in a Book Riot post! I love how they described my book. bookriot.com/best-childre...

First, a bit of morning writing. Then off to the DMV for a car inspection and registration renewal (and thus, beginning the day's downward trend). #5amwritersclub

Good Monday, #5amwritersclub! This morning I'm fine tuning a synopsis for a book that hasn't been written yet and that nobody's asking for. But the mood (muse?) struck me. Plus, I like to keep extra projects in my quiver just in case.

Don't forget to buy a children's book today, all over the world. #InternationalChildrensBookDay

Good morning, #5amwritersclub! Pivoting from writing to prepping for a "books and birds" presentation at my local library's homeschool hour. It's not until next month, but as per usual, I'm already stressing.😬 #BookSky #EduSky #Kidlit

I had lots of fun writing this guest blog post for Reading Rockets! The website and its companion site, Start with a Book, are fantastic resources to help engage children in reading and exploring their world. #EduSky #BookSky #Kidlit #BirdNerd www.readingrockets.org/blogs/book-l...

I'm still in bed but thinking, so that counts. #5amwritersclub

Weather warming, birds tweeting--perfect conditions for some outdoor reading! Oh, and my #middlegrade novel Bird Nerd kicks off this time of year! Just saying… 😊 #kidlit #BookSky #EduSky #BirdNerd #5amwritersclub

Belated good morning, #5amwritersclub (well, unless you're out West). I spent a good deal of time watching freelancers angrily telling others not to "reply all" to a message that had been sent in error--of course, replying all in the process.😄

Good morning, #5amwritersclub! I'm working on a short story while waiting for my second round of revision notes on my novel. Hope everyone's adjusting to the biannual man-made sleep disturbance! 🛏️

Good morning, #5amwritersclub! So, last night I dreamt that I was on Good Morning America. Not for my book, but for my "famous" lemon chicken alfredo over linguine. I'm still taking it as a sign. #kidlit

Final morning writing session before my mini-vacation south to get away from the...snow. 😑 Guess I should pack some road salt and a shovel. #5amwritersclub

Been cloistered at home during this deep freeze, but I did emerge for a Saturday book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Rehoboth Beach. Enjoyed meeting all the visitors, and I sold some books to boot! Now back to writing... #5amwritersclub

Winter wonderland...with grackles. I'd write a poem about it, but I'm on a tight deadline with my novel. #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity #birds #ProjectFeederwatch #backyardbirds

I was playing around in Canva and ended up with a book trailer! 😁 (I'd actually started it a while back but dropped the ball. Better late than never!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pNY...

Just read the delightful #MG book BIRD NERD by Jennifer Ann Richter, which was perfect for me as my feed here is all KidLit and birds. It's a sweet book, and, of course, filled with birds! My kiddos and I are backyard birders like Nyla. 📚👍

Survived my first author event! This was at a local author showcase at the Kent County Public Library in Dover, DE. The bird tree looked better in person.

Sharing our book titles!

Congrats to Monica Mancillas and Deborah Lakritz whose MG debuts both publish today! Check out their planned events at: kidlit247s.wixsite.com/the24-7s/pos..., and their Book Luanch Party interviews at: www.dionnalmann.com/interviews-b...!

Our member Dionna Mann is delighted to share that her upccoming #MG debut novel, MAMA'S CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS has been chosen as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! #JLGSelection WOOT!

Cover reveal! I couldn’t have dreamed of a more beautiful cover for my debut novel! Artist Bea Jackson did an amazing job capturing nature’s beauty and Nyla’s sense of wonder. #Kidlit #middlegrade #MG #nature #birds #5amwritersclub

Be sure to check out this great interview with Anna Lapera as she speaks about her publishing journey. Leave a comment for a chance to receive a copy of her book! www.dionnalmann.com/interviews-b...

Trying to get back into my early morning writing, but my spooky backyard is distracting me.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and January 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Hoping to help get the word out!

Congrats to Diana Ma! 🎉

How proud we are to see MANI SEMILLA FINDS HER QUETZAL VOICE listed by SLJ as a Most Anticipate MG Read of 2024! Congrats, to our member Anna Lapera! Mark your calendars! MANI SEMILLA launches with Levine Querido March 5, 2024. And we can't wait to celebrate! teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2023/12/28/m...

Dionna Mann is happy to share her shout out for Diana Ma's big day for launching THE UNBEATABLE LILY HONG just a few days away! It includes a great interview w/ Diana and a photo of her in her Chinese competition outfit! Let the countdown begin! www.dionnalmann.com/interviews-b...

excited to share! Diana Ma's THE UNBEATABLE LILY HONG (Clarion Books) launches Jan 2, 2024 and @KIDLIT411 is hosting a giveaway! Win your copy of Diana's funny, heartfelt MG about Lily who hopes to save her parents’ Chinese school and the town’s community center at: www.kidlit411.com/2023/12/the-...

We've just posted our latest and final 2023 interview, this time with the amazing Ritu Hemnani whose heartfelt debut #MG LION OF THE SKY will be releasing in March 2024. It's a feel-good-kidlit-read, so check it out! kidlit247s.wixsite.com/the24-7s/pos...

What a beautiful cover!

Delighted to share our latest interview w/ Anna Lapera, author of her #MG debut MANI SEMILLA FINDS HER QUETZAL VOICE (March 2024). Hear how she juggles being a mom, teacher, wife, and kidlit writer. It's sure to be a great read! kidlit247s.wixsite.com/the24-7s/pos...