YOU'VE GOT TO READ THIS: The one where I shed a light on teachers and libraries finding authentic ways to reward their voracious readers. ❤️ PJM #PublishersWeekly #AmericanLibraryAssociation #raisingreaders #voraciousreaders #literacy tinyurl.com/57h489fm

LIBRARY HELPERS: Teachers/librarians do you have student library helpers or a library ambassador program in your classroom or library? If so, I'd love to speak with y'all for a future PW story. LMK asap. Thanks! ❤ PJM ILLUS by Paola Escobar from PLANTING SEEDS written by @anikaadenise.bsky.social

CALLING TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS: I'd love to interview educators busily curating diverse collections amidst growing US book bans and challenges for a future story. LMK your interest ad availability. Thx! ❤ PJM #WeNeedDiverseBooks #AmericanLibraryAssociation llus: @vashtiharrison.bsky.social

Hi! I'm looking to speak to educators (librarians, teachers, etc.) on how you are teaching with and using graphic novels/early readers, comics, and any other visually rich texts in your classrooms and libraries for a current story. If this is you or someone you know, LMK asap! Thx! ❤️ PJM

A library card can change a life. It changed mine. Thx library card! ❤️ PJM @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #librarycard

A MUST LISTEN: Saw them in STA! Love you, @guster.bsky.social--your band, your. music, and my non-profit, Reverb! ❤️ PJM

TIME SENSITIVE: It's me again. I am looking for a teacher and/or a librarian to chat with me about the unique ways they are developing and supporting voracious readers in their classrooms and/or libraries. If that is you or someone you know, please DM me asap! Thanks! ❤️ PJM

Let's read and share more comics, people! I am game! ❤️PJM @toonbooks.bsky.social

PW spoke with three teachers and librarians who are committed to helping children find books that will change their reading lives, using readalouds, book talks, and other interactive lessons

REACHING RELUCTANT READERS: The one where I had the pleasure of interviewing/writing three educators about how they're reaching their reluctant readers. #reluctantreaders @publisherswkly.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social LINK: tinyurl.com/3bsrnc8k

Hi. I'm looking for three teachers and librarians to talk about the reading incentive programs--or what you're doing instead of reading incentive programs for the new school year. DM me asap! Thanks! ❤️PJM

Hi. I'm looking for three teachers and librarians to talk about the reading incentive programs--or what you're doing instead of a reading incentive program for the new school year. DM me asap! Thanks! ❤️PJM

ATTN: Teachers and Librarians! I'd love to speak with you about your reading incentive programs planned for the new school year for a future story! DM or email me asap. Thx! ❤️ PJM

ATTN: Teachers and Librarians! I'd love to speak with you about your reading incentive programs planned for the new school year for a future story! DM or email me asap. Thx! ❤️ PJM

MEET ME AT ALA! Today's the day! I will be signing GOD IS EVERYWHERE at the Ingram Content Group/Twin Rivers Booth #1537. Please stop by and say, "Hi!" ❤️PJM

HANDWRITTEN ON THEIR HEARTS: The one where I interview and write about three extraordinary teachers/librarians who are integrating handwriting into their classrooms and libraries with heartfelt--and surprising results! ❤️ PJM PS I would have handwritten this note if I could have!

MEET ME AT ALA in PHILLY: Teachers, Librarians, and Fellow Book Creators: I'll be at #ALAAC25 for meetings, research, food, fun, art, and signing copies of GOD IS EVERYWHERE on SAT, June 28, 3-4 PM ET at the Ingram Content Group/Twin Rivers Booth #1537. Please stop by and say, "Hi!" ❤️PJM

La, la, la, la, la... My first Sesame Street book will be out on August 1st. But, you can pre-order it today from your local indie! ❤PJM bookshop.org/.../first-vi....

YOU'LL LOUVRE THIS: The one where I had the pleasure of interviewing/writing about @jeannewharvey.bsky.social for PW on her STEAM-inspired PB bio: The Glass Pyramid! @publisherswkly.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social tinyurl.com/8reests3

Hi! Thanks @bsky.app friends for your help! I need one more TEACHER (K-8) to speak w/me about how you support students who haven't yet fallen in love w/books or reading. DM asap or post if that's you/someone you know. Thx! ❤️PJM www.patriciajmurphy.com

Pokemon, Minecraft, Dolls, Dinosaurs, and sports! Thanks, @100scopenotes.bsky.social for the market research. Much appreciated! ❤️PJM PS Will you be at ALA Philly? Please say, "Yes!"

HELPING RELUCTANT READERS: I'm looking for teachers and librarians to talk to me about somes ways you're encouraging and supporting reluctant readers in your classrooms and libraries for a story that I'm writing. DM your interest and AV! Thanks:) ❤️ PJM www.patriciajmurphy.com

A BRAVE NEW CHARACTER AND CREATOR: I had the honor of writing about Katie Mazeika, an author/illustrator/advocate for the neurodivergent and disabled. In my current PW story, Mazeika talks about her debut fiction picture book, MAYBE JUST ASK ME, Madeline, and much more! ❤️ PJM lnkd.in/e7eMrGnr

Happy Earth Day! Here's my recent story about educators encouraging climate action in their classrooms and libraries! ❤️PJM @publisherswkly.bsky.social #earthdayeveryday

I'm here. I think! @gregpincus.bsky.social #kidlitchat

PROMOTING CLIMATE ACTION: Doing my part helping our planet with my daily actions and my current story in PW. This is the one where I had the honor of interviewing and writing about three educators who are encouraging their students and patrons to help take care of the Earth. What are you doing? ❤PJM

READING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM: The one where I speak with educators who are passionate about teaching reading across subject areas. At the end of day, aren't all teachers reading teachers? I think so! @publisherswkly.bsky.social #reading #literacy #readingacrosscurriculum #readingmatters

Hi, Bluesky Friends! I'm looking for a teacher/school librarian to interview who is uniquely integrating handwriting into their classrooms/libraries for a story I'm writing. I need 20-30 minutes. LMK if that's you or someone you know, or u could please repost. Thx! ❤️PJM www.patriciajmurphy.com

LET'S TALK! Hey Teachers/Librarian Friends: I'm looking for T/Ls to interview re: (1) Ways you're celebrating EARTH DAY and/or promoting climate action (2) Ways you're integrating handwriting instruction in your classrooms and/or libraries. DM me asap. Thx! ❤️PJM Illustration: RELX

LET'S TALK! Hey Teachers/Librarian Friends: I'm looking for T/Ls to interview re: (1) Ways you're celebrating EARTH DAY and/or promoting climate action (2) Ways you're integrating handwriting instruction in your classrooms and/or libraries. DM me asap. Thx! ❤️PJM Illustration: RELX

LET'S TALK! Hey Teachers/Librarian Friends: I'm looking for T/Ls to interview re: (1) Ways you're celebrating EARTH DAY and/or promoting climate action (2) Ways you're integrating handwriting instruction in your classrooms and/or libraries. DM me asap. Thx! ❤️PJM Illustration: RELX

Can I get an "Amen?"

LET'S TALK! Hey Teachers/Librarian Friends: I'm looking for T/Ls to interview re: (1) Ways you're celebrating EARTH DAY and/or promoting climate action (2) Ways you're integrating handwriting instruction in your classrooms and/or libraries. DM me asap. Thx! ❤️PJM Ilustration: RELX

URGENT (literally/figuratively) Teachers and librarians: Are you or someone you know planning a climate action project or program this April or school year? If so, I'd love to interview you for a story. DM me asap. Thx! ♥️🌎 PJM Graphic: kids.earth.org

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH: The tough put fellow author/friend, Kathryn Erskine's "restricted" book into Little Free Libraries in NE, FL. Kathy reports that her title is being restricted in FL because of "gay moms, science, and magic" in the story. Stay tuned for photos! Tx, KE! ❤️PJM

BLUE SKY FRIENDS: I'm looking for Teachers/Librarians interested/available THIS week to talk with me for stories I'm writing re: unique ways y'all are (1) Promoting READING ACROSS CURRICULUM or (2) Teaching or celebrating HANDWRITING. DM me asap. Thanks! ❤️PJM

NEW YEAR, NEW IDEAS: The one where I highlight teachers/librarians trying things they've NEVER done before including personalized learning curriculum, student-directed discussions, and a Book Club of Solitude. ❤️ PJM

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I NEED SOME ADVICE: I'm curious if y'all have left FB and Twitter. (Which I want to do!) And if so, did you delete your accounts and/or keep them up only to direct them to Blue Sky Social, Insta, or LinkedIn? LMK. Thx! ❤️PJM @debbieohi.com @scbwi.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social

One more reason to GO @indiebound.bsky.social and HOP on @bookshop-org.bsky.social as I always do. ❤️ PJM #iloveindiebookstores #independentbookstores

NEW YEAR, NEW IDEAS: The one where I highlight teachers/librarians trying things they've NEVER done before including personalized learning curriculum, student-directed discussions, and a Book Club of Solitude. Where do I sign up? #PublishersWeekly LINK: tinyurl.com/47w6e9s7 Logo: @John Gleason

Go, Librarians, go! What would the world be like without them? I never want to know. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #ilovelibraries #ilovelibrarians #freedomtoread #bangunsnotbooks

READING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM: I'm currently looking for a few teachers and/or librarians to interview re: the wonderful ways/whys they promote reading across the curriculum. Is that you--or do you know someone that fits this description? If so, please DM me. Thanks! ❤️ PJM Illustration: HFL Hub

This breaks my heart, @kathyerskine.bsky.social! If you want to send them to me, I will personally give them out to kids in FL! DM me and I'll send you my address. Books change lives--and minds! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social i #isupportfellowscbwibookcreators #bangunsnotbooks

Happy New Year, Blue Sky Friends! I am looking for teachers and/or librarians to chat about how the whys/ways they promote reading across the curriculum. Interested? Available? LMK asap so I can interview you for a story I'm writing. ❤️PJM www.patriciajmurphy.com

As Louise Nevelson once said, "If you have creative work, there is no age or time." So, my friends, we are all ageless! Congrats, Helen, on your new show and book. You are MY role model. If you're reading this, I'd love to work together sometime! 🥰 ❤️ PJM

I need one more...Is it you? Let me know asap. Thanks! ❤️PJM

TIME SENSITIVE REQUEST: Teachers/librarians are u planning anything BRAND NEW in your classrooms/libraries in 2025? If so, I'd like to interview you. DM me asap! Thanks! ❤️ PJM

Blue Sky Friends: I'm looking to interview teachers + librarians who are integrating handwriting instruction in unique ways in their classrooms/libraries. DM me asap if that's you! ♥️ PJM

Hi @msledinareads.bsky.social! Are you planning anything BRAND NEW in the New Year in your MS library in 2025? If so, I'd love to hear about it for a story I am writing. DM me your interest and av! :) PJM