WOW! What in the world?! Claude got a starred review from @shelf-awareness.com I am SO honored!!!! www.shelf-awareness.com/sar3-issue.h...

It has truly been miraculous to see Claude as the #1 Amazon new release for the past 7 days. I am so grateful to Familius and to ALL of you who have followed along and supported me along this journey. I have tried to enjoy every moment of it.

Claude has been out in the world for one week! Thank you to all the lovely people for your wonderful support and for keeping our kids enjoying books! @familiusbooks.bsky.social

Thank you for including Claude in your lineup! So honored!

We did it friends! Top New Release on Amazon! Thank you all for making this possible! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Looking to freshen up your TBR pile? 📚✨ My book, Claude, is featured on the @cbcbooks.bsky.social May Hot Off the Press list! #BookBuzz #kidlit #ClassroomLibrary #MustRead #ReadingList #CBCHotOffThePress @familiusbooks.bsky.social

3+ years in the making. Claude is finally out in the world today! 🎉 So excited to share my newest picture book with you all. Grab your copy at your favorite local bookstore (if it’s not on the shelves, just ask them to order it!). Let’s keep our kids reading! 📖💛 @familiusbooks.bsky.social

#Teachers #Librarians Be sure to download the FREE art activity sheet! A big thank you to Susanna Leonard Hill for the great review and all you do for the #KidLit community! @familiusbooks.bsky.social @kterrette.bsky.social susannahill.com/2026/05/15/p...

It is such a thrill and honor to have the kind and supportive Katherine Schwarzenegger share my book, Claude. www.facebook.com/stories/1737...

It makes me so happy to see orders of Claude are already shipping! Woohoo! Thanks so much for your support and pre-orders! ❤️🐾

My dog has a lot to say about my next book, arriving on shelves in less than two weeks! amzn.to/4wny10O

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! This year has been such a blessing for me as an Author and Illustrator of children’s #picturebooks with 2 coming out in 2026! My 1st release on May 19, Claude, my 2nd, October 6, #TheDayKindnessCame. Here’s a #sneakpeek of the art from that book! @kterrette.bsky.social

Voting has begun. If you like my art, I’d appreciate your vote. You can cast one free vote every 24 hours. peoplesartist.org/2026/phyllis... 😊❤️

Anyone who preorders CLAUDE by May 18th, 2026. Email [email protected] a photo image or screenshot of your receipt along with your U.S. mailing address and I will send your gifts. Pre-order it anywhere books are sold or here’s a direct link bookshop.org/p/books/clau...

Happy May Day! As a child, we had a lovely tradition on the first day of May, #MayDay, surprising a neighbor with a basket of flowers secretly hung on their door knob. How do you celebrate May Day? #maydaytradition #paintingwip #watercolor #kidlitart @kterrette.bsky.social

Don’t wait to be perfect to start! #graduationgift amzn.to/4mJXEnU

A keepsake for their little ones to treasure, colored by the hand of their mamas or grandmas. A Coloring book and Story Book in one. a.co/d/0e1AndMZ

Yes, to real art! No to Artificial Intelligence for books! #RealArt #NoToAiArt #kidlit #picturebook #kidliart

This little girl who dreamed of writing and illustrating books for children is now the woman living that dream. I couldn’t be more grateful. Dream big! ❤️📚🎨

Calling all #PictureBook fans, because the CLAUDE preorder campaign is officially here! ♥️🐾 FREE book swag! See slides for details. ⁣ Email a photo or screenshot of your receipt by 5/18/26 with your address to [email protected], and I will mail your gifts. #KidLit #EarlyLiteracy #librarians

IT’S HERE!!! It never gets old opening up a box of books from your publisher! Thank you, @familiusbooks.bsky.social! Pre-order your copy now! Available everywhere May 19, 2026! #KidsBook #EarlyLiteracy #WordlessBook #kidlit #librarians

#Kidlit creators, are you carrying the weight of a calling that feels like it is slipping through your fingers? The work that matters most to you…creating books for children…even as you wonder if the door is closing. The fear is whether the world will let you keep doing what you were made to do.

My book publishing on May 19, 2026, is available for pre-order internationally! It’s perfect for international customers primarily because it is wordless, which completely removes language barriers for readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! Today I am sharing art from my upcoming book, #TheDayKindnessCame, publishing October 2026. This one is near and dear to my heart and may end up being my #legacy book. I have had a passion for creating #kidlit for a long time and hope to continue for years to come.

Claude is a gentle reminder for young artists (and grown-ups, too!) that we don't have to be perfect to begin. A celebration of getting unstuck, letting go, and finding the masterpiece hidden in every mistake. 25% OFF 3 days only, rewards & premium members! #BNPreorder @familiusbooks.bsky.social

Only 2 months until Claude is on the shelves! ❤️🐾 The story follows a young girl attempting to recreate Claude Monet's Poppy Field Near Vetheuil while her playful puppy, Claude, causes a colorful mess that eventually becomes a "masterpiece in disguise".

#KidLit, #ChildrensBooks, #Librarians, #TeacherGram, #PictureBook, #RaiseAReader, #DiverseBooks, #ClassroomLibrary, and #SchoolLibrary

The BEST email from your editor after you have turned in your final picture book art that says, "I took a brief look at your illustrations, and they took my breath away. I’m so blessed to have you on my list! " NOTE: The GIF is very appropriate for the book. More [email protected]

#librarian #earlyliteracy #kidlit #picturebook #skybrarian #booksky #edusky #schoollibrarian #newbookalert

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! This art is from my new picture book, CLAUDE, out May 19th, and already received a starred review from School Library Journal! Hooray! I love creating art for #PictureBooks, #BoardBooks, and #BookCovers. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social.

Since Brinkley was the muse for my picture book, Claude, I thought it was only right for him to be the first one to see the galley proof. I think he is trying to say, “Read it to me, mom!” ❤️🐾

Thank you, @familiusbooks.bsky.social for helping me get Claude into readers hands! May 19th can’t get here soon enough!

Wow! The good news keeps coming! My wordless picture book, Claude, was featured in this article by School Library Journal. I am so grateful! @familiusbooks.bsky.social @kterrette.bsky.social search.app/9BcxXsW9iEbE...

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I am an author-illustrator and enjoy creating art for #boardbooks, #picturebooks, and #covers. Here's a peek at the art from my new #picturebook, The Day Kindness Came, publishing in October! I am represented by the amazing @kterrette.bsky.social!

It's #NationalGoldenRetrieverDay! I had to give you a 'paws-itively' special sneak peek! 🐾 Meet Claude, my upcoming picture book inspired by my real-life studio mate, Brinkley. Brinkley’s main job is making sure I pay attention to him instead of my art. This book wouldn't exist without him! 🦴❤️

More pre-publication praise for my book, Claude! I am so grateful it is being well-received. It publishes on May 19th. Order your copy from your favorite book seller! @kirkus_reviews @sljournal @katherineschwarzenegger @familiusbooks

A starred review from School Library Journal, @slj.com for Claude! ★Harris, Phyllis. Claude. illus. by Phyllis Harris. 32p. Familius. May 2026. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9798893960495. For the entire review: www.instagram.com/p/DUEHLCQjvQQ/

I almost missed it! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Better late than never. Happy 2026! I enjoy creating art for Covers, Picture Books, and Board Books. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social. To see more go to www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio

4 months til release! Brinkley is excited since he was the inspiration! CLAUDE is a celebration of the magic (and mess) behind art, inspired by the works of Claude Monet. When a young artist sets out to paint her own masterpiece, her playful puppy has other plans. Pre-order now!

EXCITING NEWS! After a long journey, the story is finally written, and now it’s becoming a book! This book is a call to action for a generation growing up in an increasingly polarized world: to see beyond appearances, and to choose connection over judgment. Thank you @kterrette.bsky.social! ❤️

My peace I give to you. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but my perfect peace. Don't yield to fear or be troubled in your hearts—instead, be courageous! (John 14:27) Does anyone else see a dove? #Dove #DoveShapedCloud #GodsPeace #NoAi

I actually signed the contract with an e- signature but I had to print out a copy and have a photo taken to commemorate the day of signing a new contract on a new book! Details to follow soon. #kidlit #picturebook

Coloring books are back on my mind! Winter is the perfect time to get cozy inside with a little creative relaxation. Ready to unwind? a.co/d/3QItJz9

"A Tangled Christmas". This one is an oldie but goldie! #Kidlitart #KidLit