Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the "human" teachers in the world! @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social @chantelleburgen.bsky.social

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, @kristimahoney.bsky.social! Owls Make Terrible Teachers comes out today! 🦉💌♥️✨ If you haven't read Owl's postcard on my blog yet, you should: aprilberrybooks.com/owls-make-te... Oh, and you should definitely get yourself a copy of this super fun new book!

I'm excited and grateful to be celebrating a book launch today! From the team that brought you Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians...meet OWL! Owls Make Terrible Teachers (illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social and published by @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social) 🎉🦉

While owls might make terrible teachers, they are fabulous main characters. Congratulations to @kristimahoney.bsky.social on the launch of OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS, the fun follow up to ALPACHAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS. www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/o... @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @kristimahoney.bsky.social! 🎉 📚 OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social and published by @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social is officially out now. Find it here: buff.ly/tGWIpcw #kidlit

From the team that brought you Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians, meet OWL! Congrats to @pbsoar.bsky.social member @kristimahoney.bsky.social and team @chantelleburgen.bsky.social and @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social on the release of OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS! Out TODAY!🎉🦉

Back from Spring Break, back to the library 📚 Check out this amazing new KidLit book stack!

Thank you to all the "human" librarians and teachers in the world! 🙌🎉 with @chantelleburgen.bsky.social and @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social

Today I invite you to read this interesting interview with author @kristimahoney.bsky.social and illustrators Chantelle & Burgen Thorne about their soon to be released book OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS! 🦉 📚📝🍎 marianariosramirez.com/owls-make-te... #kidlit

A NEW PICTURE BOOK POSTCARD??? From the new substitute teacher??? And the sub is an owl??? 🦉💌♥️✨ OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS Written by Kristi Mahoney Pictures by Chantelle & Burgen Thorne Read Owl's postcard here: aprilberrybooks.com/owls-make-te...

Yay! 👏🏽 Thank you so much, @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social and @nmillerillo.bsky.social! 💕💕

Happy 2nd Birthday to I AM A THUNDERCLOUD 🌩 Today is also my 40th birthday 🎉 Nothing makes a better gift than a book so purchase here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/leah-...

It's less than a month away from the launch of OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS and this Owl has taken flight on his BLOG TOUR! Come soar with us during the next couple months on many incredible partner sites 🦉🏫 @chantelleburgen.bsky.social @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social

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!