Since our 2024 debuts, the authors of PBSoar have come a long way! But we’re still dreaming, learning, discovering, imagining & growing every day. We’re SO grateful to be here and continuing to do what we love. We can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes us & hope you come along for the ride!

Yesterday was such a fabulous day with MRES students ⚡️ I spoke about all things KidLit and read I AM A THUNDERCLOUD with enthusiastic kindergarten, first grade, and second grade learners! Thank you for hosting me at your warm, welcoming school.

Another week, another amazing library haul 📚 Check out these new picture books in this extra-huge KidLit bookstack!

I’m looking forward to guest editing this @littlethoughtspress.com issue! ❤️✨

Check out this wonderful reel featuring the SEL picture book INTO THE MIGHTY SEA by PBSoar Member @arleneabundis.bsky.social 🩵🩷 www.youtube.com/shorts/juIol...

Check out this great reel featuring the STEM picture book LADYBUG LAUNCH INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY OF CHINITAS IN SPACE by PBSoar Member @melissatrempe.bsky.social 🐞 www.youtube.com/shorts/lz0Nv...

Check out this super cute reel by Ana Velez featuring Abuelo's Flower Shop by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social and Deise Lino www.youtube.com/shorts/cwYbH...

This is one book's timeline, but every book has its own unique journey to make it on those special shelves 💖 Good books and good art can't be rushed. What was your book's timeline? Share in the comments!

Good ideas are everywhere

Happy World Read Aloud Day 2026 📚 Hearing loud BOOMS, ROARS, CRASHES, and CRACKLES from Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, Maine, and Illinois today! Thank you for inviting me into your classrooms and sharing a love of picture books ✨

In honor of World Read Aloud Day, here are some new wonderful picture books from this week's library haul 📖 Happy Reading!

Check out this super cute reel for THE IMPOSTER written by @laurabower.bsky.social and art by @kerisagreenebooks.bsky.social www.youtube.com/shorts/MDNVo...

So many great gift ideas for writers! www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/2025-w...

💡Turning regular princess PJs into Hanukkah pajamas? Challenge accepted. 👍 
For pajama people and anyone who can’t resist a fun, economical kids’ craft… We love 💗 decorating holiday pajamas. My daughter & I had a blast sprucing up these character PJs for my niece. 🥰 @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

It's me! The 12x12 Picture Book Challenge Featured Author! Check out my blog all about WAITING in the writing world: www.12x12challenge.com/leah-moser-a...

Check out this super cute reel for EMILY SNOOK, THE WORLD'S SMALLEST COOK written by @laurabower.bsky.social and art by @rekhasalin.bsky.social www.youtube.com/shorts/wGwqB...

The 3 Little Guinea Pigs read Hanukkah Pajamakkahs words by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social & pictures by Olga Ivanov. Between laughs and giggles, they learned about traditions and culture youtube.com/shorts/2p4VV...

Check out this fun video by PBSoar Member Ana Velez and THE THREE LITTLE GUINEA PIGS featuring ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS by @kristimahoney.bsky.social and @chantelleburgen.bsky.social www.youtube.com/shorts/S_nv6...

Instagram vs. Reality (and a dog photobomb) Wow - Check out this extra-huge library haul 🤩 My family (dog included) can't wait to read all of the beauties in this #kidlit book stack!

I'm so grateful to @jmorerabooks.bsky.social a returning guest on My Creative Life podcast! We had a heartfelt conversation about her powerful book Together We Remember, attending ALA, and the lasting impact our books can have on readers. Visit her site: www.jmorerabooks.com #podcast

Congratulations to @jmorerabooks.bsky.social on the sale of IN CASE OF LAS MOSCAS! #TeamTriada #BookSky

Check out this video book review of THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY NOT CURSED perfect for Halloween (or all year) by PBSoar member @meganwoodward.bsky.social ⬇️ www.youtube.com/shorts/wuh1g...

Look⬇️ PBSoar's @jmorerabooks.bsky.social is famous!

Congrats to @pbsoar.bsky.social member @jmorerabooks.bsky.social on her latest book deal!! 🎉

Super excited for this boo-tiful new library haul 👻 Can't wait to get started on this KidLit book stack with new releases, fiction, and nonfiction titles!

If I could bring REAL Alpacas to picture books events, I would. This is what I do instead…

✨Please join us in wishing a happy 1 year book birthday to this incredible book 🤎LUPITA'S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS by @steenahernandez.bsky.social 🤎(illustrated by Melissa Castillo) Click the link in our bio to purchase! 🎉

New book by PBSoar member @jmorerabooks.bsky.social —coming 2026! 🎉

One year ago today, EMILY SNOOK THE WORLD'S SMALLEST COOK arrived into the world!🍳 📚 Happy 1st book birthday to PB Soar member @laurabower.bsky.social and illustrator @rekhasalin.bsky.social

Congrats to all especially our very own PBSoar member @steenahernandez.bsky.social 🎉

📚Story time @ Zibby’s is almost here! 🎉 Join us October 4th @ 10:00am for stories, crafts, & snacks✨AND it’s FREE! 🥳 👉 Save your spot on Eventbrite/ visit Zibby’s Bookshop’s site for details‼️ @sbkslibrary.bsky.social #kidlit #authorevent #storytime #kidsbook #toddler #santamonica

Thank you to all who came out last night for our Book Writing 101 Panel at Birch Tree Bookstore 🌟 @alyssacolman.bsky.social @writebetween.bsky.social

One year ago, ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS arrived into the world!🦙📚 Happy 1st book birthday to PB Soar member @kristimahoney.bsky.social & illustrators @chantelleburgen.bsky.social More good news! If you like it, the second book, OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS, is coming in March 2026 🦉

It's ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS first book birthday & this spunky alpaca loves a celebration! If you like this one, there's more good news! The 2nd book is coming 3/10/26 --OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (both published by Gnome Road and illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social) 🦙🦉

Alpacas everywhere are headed to the library! Thank you Ohio County Public Library (in West Virginia) for featuring ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS!

It was such an honor and pleasure to be interviewed by @deborahkalb.bsky.social 💗🥰 ⬇️

📚👍Happy #AlpacaDay! 🦙 2 #PB recommendations today: ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS @kristimahoney.bsky.social & C & B Thorne #gnomeroadpublishing ALPACAS HERE, ALPACAS THERE @carrietillotson.bsky.social & E Chavarri #BeachLaneBooks My reviews: #kidlit www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...

MAZEL TOV, BABY! has arrived in the world! 🎉Written by PBSoar member @darahenrywrites.bsky.social and illustrated by Varda Livney, this delightful lift-the-flap board book makes an ideal gift! Congrats, Dara!!

One week from today (9/16/25), MAZEL TOV, BABY arrives in the world! 🎉Written by PBSoar member @darahenrywrites.bsky.social and illustrated by Varda Livney, this delightful lift-the-flap board book makes an ideal gift! Pre-order today to arrive next week!

Cover reveal by PBSoar member @kristimahoney.bsky.social --Introducing OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS coming in March 2026! ⬇️🦉 (Illustrations by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social)

✨Please join us in wishing a happy 1 year book birthday 🎂🎉🥳 to this incredible book 😍 HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social (illustrated by Olga Ivanov and Aleksey Ivanov)

If you write funny picture books, check out #KidlitChuckleChallenge ⬇️ It's great!

Thank you for including Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers! 🥰🤎🩰✨

Wouldn’t it be amazing if REAL alpacas came to the library? Thanks to In The Meadow Farm and Lunenburg Public Library, this happened last week! We read ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS and got to meet the sweetest alpacas ever—Jak and Phantom! Turns out they make better visitors than librarians 😉

We're celebrating author/illustrator Ana Velez today!

Exciting news! One of our PBSoar members, @steenahernandez.bsky.social, has won a 2025 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award! 🎉(Texas & Oklahoma region). Congrats, Steena!! We're so very proud of you! 🤎🩰

We are so excited about the launch of another PBSoar member book coming 9/16/25! Pre-order link in bio 🎉 📚MAZEL TOV, BABY! by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social (illustrated by Varda Livney) is a delightful lift-the-flap board book that makes for an ideal baby gift!

Happy Summer Reading 😎 I’m so excited to dive into this super awesome #kidlit book stack! Look at these incredible titles in this week’s library haul 📚