Check out my latest author newsletter for a peek inside my new picture book, Even Steven, illustrated by Daniel Wiseman, plus some more picture book recommendations! preview.mailerlite.io/preview/3869...

Thanks Mary! This was a wonderful way to start my day! 🥰 @maryhelenberg.bsky.social

Music Plants Hope is a fascinating story based on an actual concert that took place in Barcelona during the Covid 19 pandemic. This emotionally resonant picture book takes us on a melodious journey through which we are reminded of the healing power of music and nature. @tonnyef.bsky.social

What a great interview! I love the idea of finding joy even during life‘s challenges. Congratulations on writing this beautiful book Tonnye! 🥰🎶🎻 🌱

Happy Book Birthday to Tall as the Sun! I'm so happy that this beautiful book is in the world! Please check out my blog for the great interview I have with Stephanie Henson. 🥰 @stephlupohenson.bsky.social patbrownbooks.com/2026/05/12/c...

I Am a Bon Dancer is a beautiful, heartfelt story about a young Japanese American girl that goes with her grandfather to her first Bon dance festival. I love the idea of dancing with your ancestors—"They follow the light of the lanterns, and we dance together.”

It was my pleasure, Jake, and I’m honored to have you on my blog! 🥰 @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social

Let's celebrate Asthma Awareness Month with Jake Lockett! Stop by my blog to read his interview. I'm so happy this wonderful book is in the world to help empower children who have asthma! 🥰 #AsthmaAwarenessMonth @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social patbrownbooks.com/2026/05/02/c...

I'm excited to celebrate spring with Cynthia Mackey, please stop by my blog and read her interview. 🌼 🦋 🐝 patbrownbooks.com/2026/04/10/c... @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

Teach kids about food and the good life with this entertaining feel good read! www.amazon.co.uk/Housie-Mousi... #SaturdayKitchen #booklover #mglit #mg #middlegrade #mgbooks #cosy #Mystery #mysteries #mouse #detectives #sport #food #fun #values #booksworthreading #oxford #theforestofdean #luton

Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social on the release of her latest picture book, DEEP BLUE, the beautiful sequel to her WILD BLUE picture book (both illustrated by Laura Hughes). If you're looking for books for young readers about mustering courage and overcoming fears, these are perfect!

Yay! Thank you! 😊

You don’t need to be a detective to figure out that this deliciously decadent book sounds like a winner! 🥰 @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social

Congratulations to Lisa Wheeler, whose book It Takes a Family To Serve - A Tribute to Military Families was published yesterday. I was honored to interview Lisa for my blog. 😊 patbrownbooks.com/2026/03/18/a...

Yay! It’s PB Party Day! I’ll be submitting my entry later today. 🥰 @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social

Congratulations on your launch! I followed everyone, and would be thrilled to win a critique or picture book. I’m tagging a friend too.😊 @robynnhyde.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

I was thrilled to find out that all three of my poems were added to The Dirigible Balloon today! Now I have a total of four poems on this wonderful website! 🥰 @northernjim.bsky.social

Thanks to @patbrownbooks.bsky.social for helping me celebrate the launch of I'M BUSY on her blog! I'M BUSY by @michaelianblack.bsky.social & me launches from @simonkids.bsky.social 2026-02-23 (tomorrow!!). #KidLit

I was thrilled to interview Debbie Ridpath Ohi and celebrate the launch of I'm Busy by Michael Ian Black and illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Congratulations to all! 🥰 @debbieohi.com @michaelianblack.bsky.social patbrownbooks.com/2026/02/22/c...

I love this, it's one of the best reviews anyone can hope for! 🥰 #I'mBusy @debbieohi.com @michaelianblack.bsky.social

I forgot to mention that Kris Tarantino is offering a giveaway for a copy of her new book, Bedtime Blues! To enter, like, comment on this post and share it on social media. patbrownbooks.com/2026/02/06/c...

I had a great interview with Kris Tarantino, I LOVE her books, which are full of heart, humor, and faith! 🥰https://patbrownbooks.com/2026/02/06/celebrating-valentines-day-with-kris-tarantino/

Bloggers / reviewers/ media outlets: If anyone is interested in I'M BUSY, please let me know? My publicist at Simon & Schuster has asked me for suggestions. Pls reply or use my Contact form (debbieohi.com/contact/) w/your details, and I'll forward the info. Thanks so much! #KidLit

I'm so happy that this beautiful book is in the world! Congratulations to all! 🥰 🦋 @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

Congratulations! I’m so excited about this book! 🥰🦋@booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

Here’s the Book Trailer for Butterfly Sea! 🦋 🌊 A book filled with hope and we all need a little hope right now. #KidlitMegafeed @tielmourpress.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social

I'm thrilled to share my interview with debut author Donna Marx, where she tells us about her inspiration for Good Luck, Puck! I can't wait to read this book! 🥰@literallylynne.bsky.social patbrownbooks.com/2026/01/17/c...

I received an advanced copy of My Life as an Asthmanaut by Jake Lockett, & highly recommend this book! It empowers children to take control of their asthma in an imaginative, kid-friendly way. It's coming in April! 😊 @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

I was honored to interview Chelsea DiCicco from Chelsea's World of Books on my blog. Her book ADHD and Me has touched the hearts of many children and parents. 🥰 patbrownbooks.com/2026/01/05/c...

I was thrilled to interview Brian on my blog. This fun interview is loaded with inspiration and laughter! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social patbrownbooks.com/2025/12/05/c...

Yay! I received my postcard and bookmark for Butterfly Sea! This beautiful book reminds us to enjoy the quiet surprises that life has to offer us, and a portion of the sales supports reforestation. 🥰 🦋 🌳#ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

..if instead, you meet a mermaid asking for ice cream, give her some.❤️ 🧜‍♀️ 🍦 I can't wait until this beautiful book is out in the world! #ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

🎁Shopping for gifts for teachers, kids & babies? Pair KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE--a story of family, resilience & the natural world--with these items for great gifts! #kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky #disability #gifts #chronicillness @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social

You're very welcome! It's so important to support each other in the kidlit community. 🥰 #kidlit #writingcommunity @bookhive25.bsky.social

This Thanksgiving season, my heart is filled with gratitude for many things! I want to thank the #kidlit friends I have made along the way, the authors I have interviewed, and will interview, on my blog; and those of you who continue to encourage me every day! 🥰

Thanks for sharing this podcast. I like the tip of making a check list of your “bug-a-boos”! 😊🤣 @deborahhalverson.bsky.social @waywordwriters.bsky.social

Look what came in the mail! I can hear the jazz flute solo playing for me! I LOVE this book, and am so glad it's in the world, and in my hands! Woo hoo! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

There’s so much great advice here! I like the analogy of trying on different outfits to see which one you like best. 😊#kidlitchat

WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS WHO CHAMPION WRITERS: Yolmarie Garcia - Glitter Reviews Susanna Leonard Hill -Tuesday Debut Vivian Kirkfield – 50 Precious Word Gayle Krause - Gayle Krause Blog Heather Macht -Seasons of KidLit Mindy Alyse Weiss – PB Party Ellen Leventhal - Blog

Butterfly Sea, by Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couët, is a charming story that uses lyrical language and soft, beautiful illustrations to remind us to slow down and enjoy the quiet surprises in life.🥰 🦋 #ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

I'll be attending the Picture Book Creator's Conference again this year! Last year was great, and I'm sure this year will be too! 😊#kidlit #picturebooks @chelseatornetto.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social

Congratulations Brian! I’m so happy that This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is in the world! The shenanigans have begun! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

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Congratulations! It's publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! I am honored to have been a part of the Advanced Reader Team for this fabulous book!🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

It’s official! This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is published! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Yay! I won a Rate Your Story Speed Pass with Lynne Marie! ReVision Week ROCKED! Thank you to all who made this possible! 🥰 @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social

Only 1 DAY until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! So get ready to go deep in the woods and enjoy the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Yes, TOMORROW! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook! @briangehrlein.bsky.social

ONLY 2 DAYS until This amazing book comes into the world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

A heartfelt representation of 1st and 2nd generation immigrant life. But when Tio Ricky falls ill, his nephew knows what to do and realizes the importance of his translation skills. @mariterebellas #picturebook