MEET ME AT ALA 2026!? I'll be returning to my hometown of Chicago for a parade of editorial/client/research meetings, dinners, visits to my [email protected], a Cubbies' game, and MORE! DM or comment below so we can meet! ❤️PJM @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

IS IT YOU I'M LOOKING FOR? I'm looking to connect w/teachers/librarians/media specialists for three of my upcoming PW Literacy Focus stories asap. The topics are: (1) HOSTING SUMMER BOOK CLUBS with kids and/or adults, (2) GENRE-FYING YOUR LIBRARY, and (3) UTILIZING AUDIOBOOKS! Is it YOU? LMK! ❤️ PJM

HELPING HANDS AHEAD: The one where I interview and write about librarians who utilize kid volunteers in their libraries with the most unexpected benefits for all! ❤️ PJM Publishers Weekly American Library Association #ilovelibraries #ilovelibraries #luckyme shorturl.at/MbKFA

It was an honor and a pleasure interviewing and writing about you, @jashar.bsky.social! Can't wait to meet up again and congratulate you in person! ❤️ PJM

The one where I had the pleasure of shining a light on author-illustrator @angelapadron.bsky.social and her new picture book, FROM THE FIELDS TO THE FIGHT, in my latest PW story. The world needs more books like these! ❤️ PJM @publisherswkly.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

HELPING KIDS WITH DYSLEXIA THRIVE: Hi Blue Sky, I'm looking for teachers/librarians who are finding ways to help kids with dyslexia survive--and thrive in their classrooms and libraries. Is that you or someone you know? Hope so. Please comment or DM re: your interest/availability. Thx! ❤️ PJM

Congrats! Cocoa Puffs all around for @jashar.bsky.social and Mabel! Beep Beep! ❤️PJM

Thanks to the Caldecott committee for honoring EVERY MONDAY MABEL!! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social And thanks to @simonkids.bsky.social for or helping Mabel find her people! And a special thanks to readers of all ages who connected with a little kid who just wants to see the garbage truck 💚

WRITING ABOUT MHA: Currently, I am writing about how teachers/librarians promote MHA in their classrooms and libraries with literature, etc. If you are a K-9 teacher, librarian, or media specialist finding ways to integrate MHA into what you do, please DM or email me asap! ❤ PJM

WRITING ABOUT MHA: Currently, I am writing about how teachers/librarians promote MHA in their classrooms and libraries with literature, etc. If you are a K-9 teacher, librarian, or media specialist finding ways to integrate MHA into what you do, please DM or email me asap! ❤ PJM

THE ONE where I had the honor of speaking with educators about diversifying their libraries in these challenging times. Read, share, repeat! Thx! ❤️ PJM PS Yes, that's @Rhonda Jenkins! @publisherswkly.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social

RIGHT ON! The one where I had the pleasure of interviewing and writing about MG novelist and middle grade history teacher, Torrey Maldonado, re: his debut picture book JUST RIGHT (Nancy Paulsen Books) and some backstory bits you won't read anywhere else. That's how I roll! ❤️ PJM tinyurl.com/2utmdpvx

PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: I am currently looking for teachers/school librarians/media specialists to chat with me about ways they help promote mental health awareness through read alouds, etc. LMK if that's you! PJM Cover: The Rabbit Listened written/illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld!

PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: I am currently looking for teachers/school librarians/media specialists to chat with me about ways they help promote mental health awareness through read alouds, etc. LMK if that's you! PJM Cover: The Rabbit Listened written/illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld!

FULL STEAM AHEAD: Hi, I need ONE more teacher/librarian to chat with me about STEAM/STEM storytimes for a story I'm writing! Is it you or someone you know? If so, please DM me asap. Thanks! ❤️ PJM (Visual from Creative Teaching Press)

Hi! I need ONE more K-5 teacher who utilizes student volunteers/helpers for their classroom library. If that's you or know someone who does, I'd love to speak with for a PW story! Pls DM your interest/availability asap. ❤️ PJM

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