In June, author Omar Abed joining author/illustrator (and #12x12PB founding member) Julie Rowan Zoch, who will talk about publishing a #picturebook when the author & illustrator are separated through the process. #kidlit #kidlitart Want to attend? Join us at http://12x12challeng...

In DEBUG THIS BOOK, a young boy enlists the help of an eclectic cast (including the most effective character of all: the reader) when he discovers a "bug" sabotaging his story... 👀🐞📕 Coming June 30, 2026 Available for preorder: bookshop.org/a/86855/9781...

Debug This Book is coming in 2026!!! 🐞📕

#Kidlit #PictureBook writers - here's my #PB recommendation for my fall blog post - The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social, illustrated by Hatem Aly. If you are *RWQ* (rhyming while querying) - you'll want to give this a read! www.hannahlorenzobooks.com/post/mentor-...

To rhyme or not to rhyme? Check out my latest #24CarrotWriting Book Pick where I give tips on how to use The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social as the perfect mentor text for this muddy issue. I LOVE this book! www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks

I'm honored to learn that THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED has just won the 2025 Irma Black Award! Congrats @metahatem.bsky.social! 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳

On the Rhyme Doctors' HOUSE CALLS blog today, we examine two books that choose to rhyme-- some of the time. www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @carriefinison.bsky.social @omarabedwrites.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed

THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social is the Elementary level selection @neatoday.bsky.social's April #ReadAcrossAmerica! Find out more get ideas on how to bring this hilarious read aloud into your class or library! #EduSky

"The Book That Almost Rhymed" written by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and illustrated by @metahatem.bsky.social is a 2025 Irma Black Award contender. There's still time to sign-up and participate! www.bankstreet.edu/library/cent... @bankstreet.edu #bankstreet #irmablackaward #bankstreetcbc

NEW: Rümeysa Öztürk says she's had 4 painful asthma attacks in ICE custody, and not only is her asthma going untreated but a nurse tore off her hijab, saying, "You need to take that thing off your head." www.aclum.org/sites/defaul...

Massive sale right now on Amazon for The Book That Almost Rhymed. (This is cheaper than I get my author-discounted copies from the publisher.) Get yours: amzn.to/4iT401Q

Samidoon Spotlight! Today, we're spotlighting Together We Rise by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and Salam Zahr! A story about a Palestinian-American kid learning about the incredibly work of community and solidarity, even as others are easily distracted. Learn more at samidoonanthology.com!

There should be a setting in Google Maps called "I don't care if it takes a couple minutes longer. Take me the scenic route and get me out of this traffic."

The 2026 KID NOMINATED #CCBA picture book list is out! I ❤️ to see the books kids actually love. There are 4 here that I hadn't even heard of! Colorado Children's Book Award @christymandin.bsky.social @omarabedwrites.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @xinmakesbooks.bsky.social #bookposse #booksky

Excited to share Samidoon: Comics for a Free Palestine This volunteer charity project from Palestinian creators & allies tells stories of resistance, resilience, and life! Visit www.samidoonanthology.com for previews and more! Earnings are donated to Palestine Red Crescent Society.

Surprised to see The Book That Almost Rhymed covered on the radio today.👂🦻 www.kunr.org/show/on-the-...

Loved this shoutout from @bookriot.bsky.social 🥰😂 bookriot.com/funniest-pic...

The flip side of the comments I get on my website. 🥰 The book they're talking about: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Even when they wanna hate, they can't deny the book is great! 😉

Just submitted a completed YA manuscript. Is it terrible? Yes. But did I DO IT? YES!

Just learned about the phrase "speculative fiction" and realized I've been miscategorizing (mis-genre-ing?) my in-progress YA novel as a "light fantasy" this entire time. Is it just me who doesn't know book genres? I need to read more. 🤦🏻

Book Talking The Book that Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and @metahatem Amazing! youtu.be/m1aZpVu3KYg

Just realized my BlueSky following is nearly as large as my old Twitter following. (That's really not saying much.) Maybe I should actually start using this platform. ❤️

The first review of THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED is here, and I want to cry happy tears. www.instagram.com/p/Cx-lgRAg5V... "The book is smart, and funny, and so relatable, and the frustration palpable and the realization sneaky, and the love so sweet that as soon as you finish you start over again."