Check out this fun challenge going on now!

Happy #funnybookfriday :)! Today's IG shares are silly, toddler look-and-finds from the Gregory Goose is on the Loose series by Hilary Robinson and Mandy Stanley. So fun! (And that is Ethel in the middle with a new raincoat I crocheted from a free pattern from Snappy Tots.)

This is AMAZING!

Happy Book Birthday!!!

I am celebrating my 1000th post on Instagram with a 20-book GIVEAWAY (closes April 26th). Follow the link to enter: www.instagram.com/p/C6GlB7WPmS1/ #giveaway #childrensbooks #kidlit #bookstagrammer #kidsbooks #picturebooks

I just learned it is Unicorn Day! Can't let that pass me by without sharing a link to a list of some FABULOUS unicorn picture books: jamiebills.com/unicorn-pict...

If you want to write a cumulative story, add THE QUIET FOREST by @COffsay and @AbiCushman to your list of mentor texts. It's excellent. It is also perfect for #funnybookfriday on IG. 💕 www.instagram.com/p/C4iLrajAfa... #kidlit #picturebook #mentortext #funnybook #humor

Happy #funnybookfriday 😁! THE THREE CANADIAN PIGS (Watkinson/Cutler) is a fractured fairy tale with hockey & Canadian references sprinkled throughout. It is creative and funny. If you have a little hockey player/fan, this story is a must. 🏒 www.instagram.com/p/C3aOI1GgQM...

Valentine's Day is coming quickly! Here are some of my all-time favorites! Do you have a favorite you would add? jamiebills.com/lovely-valen... #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook #books

Sending good vibes on Hedgehog Day for my story out on sub. 🙌 Pitch- February 2nd is Groundhog Day and Hedgehog Day, but everyone celebrates the groundhog. Well, everyone except a couple of DISGRUNTLED HEDGEHOGS who are plotting a rodent revolution. #kidlit #amwriting #submission #picturebook

Just updated my Funny Underwear Books list on my website. What picture books would you add to this list? jamiebills.com/underwear-pi...

Storystorm registration is officially open! I just signed up. It is my favorite writing challenge of the year. Here is a link so you can add your name to the list: taralazar.com/2023/12/27/s... Best wishes with all your new ideas in 2024! #writing #writingcommunity #kidlit #amwriting

Today's #funnybookfriday highlight is SNOWFLAKES ON OUR TONGUES by Mike Ornstein & Pauline Gregory. Written in sing-song rhyme and full of farm animals with their tongues sticking out, it is hilarious. I recently released my picks for Funniest PBs in 2023: jamiebills.com/funniest-pic...

Will writing more picture books be one of your New Year's resolutions? 📝 If so, the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge is for you! Be one of the first to know when registration opens by joining our email list: bit.ly/12x12newsletter #12x12PB #amwriting #amquerying #picturebooks

Always looking for funny books! Thanks @fuse8.bsky.social !

I love creating ephemeral art because it forces me to work quickly, not obsess about trying to get everything perfect. #FoundObjectArt

AHHHHHHH!!!! #kidlit #writingcommunity It's here!!!! 🎉🎉Cover reveal for THE LAW OF BIRTHDAYS written by me, illustrated by Marina Kondra! #Giveaway THREE ARC's to #teachers and #librarians and 1 PB critique. Please ❤️, share and comment to win! Add to Goodreads 👇 www.goodreads.com/book/show/19...

Fun!! I always like a good writing contest!

Want to run a Mock Award Book Club at your school or library? This How-To guide written by @pernille.bsky.social has tips, ideas, and more on how to run a Mock Award Book Club across any grade level/award! #MockNewbery #MockCaldecott Download the guide 📷 penguinschoollibrary.com/MockAward

I am dipping my toes into Pinterest. Let me know if you have a writing/bookish account! I would love to make some connections on that platform. www.pinterest.com/jmebills/_sa...

If you suffer from self-doubt, #turtlewriters, remember, you’re not alone: even famous authors do! Don’t bottle up your fears. Share them. You’ll be surprised how many writers know what you’re going through. ❤ We may even have some ideas to help you!🙂🐢🍀 #WritingCommunity #HorrorCommunity #amwariting