Double tap if you agree that Reading is Fun. #i❤️reading #readingisfun

What’s your favorite colored crayon? Mine is green!

Happy National Pencil Day! I grew up with the #2 ✏️ in school. I write all of my stories in a notebook with a pencil. Mechanical pencils are my favorites. The more colorful the better and they never need to be sharpened. #pencilday #writingtools #i❤️pencils

You don’t have to feel fearless to be brave. Trying is its own kind of win.” This story is especially powerful for: • Kids with medical anxieties • Children managing stomach aches, headaches, or other stress symptoms • Any child facing something new and scary

What are you reading this spring?

Just goofing -off today! How about you?

The aim of #worldstorytellingday is to celebrate the art of oral storytelling, with as many people as possible around the world telling and listening to stories in their own languages on the same day. #storytelling #storyteller #oralstorytelling

International Read to Me Day. Here are my suggestions.

Happy Mother’s Day to my UK Mums celebrating today!

Another idea, another story! What are you writing today? #writingcommunity #kidlit #iamwriting

Day 2 in the books! Author collaboration, literary citizenship, pen to people are just some of my favorites. #wipsummit #community #bettertogether

🏆⚾ BIG NEWS for Wiley! 💛 We’re beyond thrilled to share that Two Wins for Wiley has received the International Impact Award for Alternative Medicine — and has been recognized as an Inspirational & Motivational Book!

World Thinking Day reminds us that girls can change the world. 💚 Through courage, confidence, and character, Girl Scouts everywhere are leading with heart and making a global impact 🌎 💚 Here’s to thinking big and dreaming bigger. ✨ #GirlScouts #WorldThinkingDay #Leadership”

Which act or acts of kindness will you try? #kindness #KindnessMatters #randomactsofkindness

When kids pretend, draw, and invent stories, they’re learning more than we realize. That’s why open-ended books and activities are so powerful - there’s no wrong way to create. #imagination #creativity #learning

Today is Read in The Bathtub Day! Bubbles are optional. Will you be reading in your tub today?

Happy Groundhog Day! I am sorry to report that Gertie did see her shadow this morning. Unfortunately, that means 6 more weeks of winter. Brrr 🥶

Today only Gertie and Jeff’s Activity Book is $10.95. Grab a few copies they make great gifts with a box of crayons! Link in bio. #groundhogday #activitybook #sale

What do you think about this one? I have never seen a groundhog run myself. #groundhogday #groundhogs #gertiesavestheday

What do you think? Take a guess! #gertiesavestheday #groundhogdaybooks #readingtogether

#GroundhogDay is getting closer. Share this great story about #competion #kindness #teamwork #kindness. Get your copy today!

Looking forward to watching the #ALAYMA this morning and cheering for my colleagues! And like always - I'm sharing my poem "What Happened to Your Book Today." A reminder of why we make books for young readers. ❤️https://katemessner.com/what-happened-to-your-book-today-a-poem-for-after-the-ala-awards/

Seven days until Groundhog Day! #gertiesavestheday #groundhogday #groundhogpicturebooks

Reading aloud doesn’t stop being important once kids can read on their own. It builds vocabulary, comprehension, and connection. Picture books like Gertie Saves the Day are perfect for shared reading at any age. ✉️ Join my email list for reading tips and free resources.

Every story I write - Gertie, Wiley, Jeff - is created with kids confidence in mind. I share more behind the scenes moments in my newsletter. Join me! #iamwriting #iamrevising #schoolvisits