This is why I love #writing! They ask the most profound questions and remind us of what matters. This is also why #picturebooks are for adults, too! #Grateful for the #teachers I had growing up--most especially my mom! @12x12challenge.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social #educators #libraries #kidlit

Another leaf down-11 wks 'til the "secret" is revealed! The Cabbage Seed's Colossal Secret: story of a young hero whose GIANT surprise inspires a BIGGER win fighting the #hunger crisis. Pre-order now–avail: 2.17! Based on an inspirational true story! @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social

How many leaves does it take to get to the center of a #cabbage? The countdown is on! Launching #NationalCabbageDay 2.17.26-pre-order now! What would you do w/a 40 lb. cabbage? Based on an inspirational true story! @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @crittercreekkids.bsky.social

Thank you so much, @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for sharing my new cover-couldn't ask for a better welcome to THE CABBAGE SEED'S COLOSSAL SECRET! Avail. for pre-order-Launching NAT'L CABBAGE DAY (yes, actually a thing!), 2.17.26! tinyurl.com/bzu4ycd7 @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social

History often sidelines #heroes-but #picture #books don't! Today, celebrating two! Honored to have told their stories! THE MUD ANGELS and A VOTE FOR SUSANNA are available at #Amazon. @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @giuliofirenze.bsky.social

CONGRATS to all of our raffle winners! But, the biggest winners? The kids who get to read the #books donated for entry into this raffle! THANKS to all who donated/supported our #SunWriteFun #plottwist Raffle! #kidlit #teachers #educators #librarians @swildmansf.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social

This! #writingcommunity #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting #teachersofinstagram #librariesofinstagram #booklover

We're so excited to make this final #SunWriteFun prize announcement! A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated this year! UP NEXT? Raffle Winners! #kidlit #steameducation #writingcommunity @buchetbooks.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

#SunWriteFun judges worked through the steam & have exciting news! FIRST, @buchetbooks.bsky.social , @swildmansf.bsky.social, & I want to thank our generous donors, talented entrants, fab judges, & kind #SunWriteFun 25 supporters🥰 Here are the GRAND PRIZE WINNERS! More announcements re next week!

Didn't go to Paris--but got gifts from here...bc some people get #authorlife (and #Englishmajors) and give the perfect wrapping with the perfect gifts!❤️ How can I possibly not save this?! #teachers #librarians #kidlit #writingcommunity #literature @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social

FINAL CHANCE TO ENTER THE PLOT TWIST RAFFLE & help #students in rural Miss. under-resourced schools-by donating 1 #book, you can inspire countless kid...& WIN a FAB PRIZE?! Open to EVERYONE! ENDS 9-3. karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25-raffle @swildmansf.bsky.social @jbauthorofficial.bsky.social

You've got 1 day left to ENTER OUR PLOT TWIST RAFFLE, help kids in rural Miss by donating picture #books, and possible WIN a FAB PRIZE! Please share this info with your peeps! Thanks! karengkidsreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25-raffle@booksandbookskw @swildmansf.bsky.social @jbauthorofficial.bsky.social

Enter the PLOT TWIST RAFFLE & help #students in rural Miss. under-resourced elem. #schools--just by donating 1 #book, you can inspire countless kids...& WIN a FAB PRIZE?!? Open to EVERYONE! ENDS 9-3. karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25-raffle @swildmansf.bsky.social @jbauthorofficial.bsky.social

Until the 3Sunwritefun vote is in, we have a #PLOTTWIST - open to EVERYONE! For ea. brand new pic #book donated, you’ll get 1 RAFFLE entry. Prizes? They're FAB-but the diff you’ll make in a rural elem. #school is the WIN! 8.27-9.3 karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25-raffle ‪@swildmansf.bsky.social‬

Ready for a #Plottwist w/FAB PRIZES?! Today-next Wed (9.03), send a brand new pic #book to the MS #Library Comm. for rural elemen. #school & you'll get 1 #Raffle entry (no limits!). karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25-raffle for more info! @jennybbooks.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

You ONLY have a few hours left to enter a 200 word STEAM or S.T.E.A.M. NF/Info Fic story--and be eligible for incredible prizes! Rules/deets/PRIZES at: karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 Special thanks to our donors/judges for their generosity! @jennybbooks.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

FINAL COUNTDOWN! You have until Mon. (i.e.: tomorrow) to enter your 200 word NF or Info Fic story in #SunWriteFun! Rules/deets/PRIZES at: karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 Thanks to our impressive donors/judges for their generous PRIZE donations!😁@swildmansf.bsky.social‬ @jennybbooks.bsky.social

Listen to @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social - she's a FAB #author who won our 1st GRAND #PRIZE! You've got this weekend--enter by MONDAY to enter #sunwritefun! For deets, PRIZES, & to enter: karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 Questions? Just ask! @jennybbooks.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

Just a reminder!🥰You've got until Monday to enter #SunWriteFun! For all the deets, PRIZES (like a @gnomeroadpublishing Editor Zoom!🥳), & to enter: karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 Questions? Just ask! @swildmansf.bsky.social ‪@buchetbooks.bsky.social

Don't miss this opp! (Did I mention we're big fans of yours, Sandra Foreman Sutter🥰...& Gnome Road Pub?!) Until 8.18, enter #SunWriteFun, vie for FAB PRIZES, help rural Miss #elementary #school #libraries, or just support entrants! For deets/enter: karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 Ques? Just ask!

New #SunWriteFun deadline: Aug. 18th! You've still got time to enter and vie for FAB PRIZES, help rural MS elementary #school #libraries, or support entrants! For all deets/to enter: karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 Questions? Just ask! #kidlit @buchetbooks.bsky.social‬ ‪@swildmansf.bsky.social‬

There's a reason why Baptiste Paul is an award-winning author! Thank you, Baptiste for your gorgeous words! #sunwritefun is underway! Enter your 200 words & you could win a crit by Baptiste Paul! Rules/enter at: karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 @swildmansf.bsky.social ‪@buchetbooks.bsky.social‬

Enter a 200 word (no back matter) NF or Info Fic story re STEAM/facet of S.T.E.A.M. at karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 #SunWriteFun Prizes: 1 yr 12x12 SILVER MEMBERSHIP, PB SUMMIT+SUB TIC, NYT AUTHOR Crit, EDITOR READS, JUDY BLOOM's Indie $50 G.C., AMA ZOOMS, & more!🙂#kidlit #writingcommunity

Ready to "win this one" 7/30-8/09 & take #kidlit #fullsteamahead w/ #SunWriteFun? Enter a 200 word #nonfiction or #infofic #picturebook story re #steam or S.T.E.A.M. & #win! GRAND PRIZES incl: #editor reads & more! Winners have turned entries into pub deals! Info: karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25

Balmy weather? Steamy sidewalks? Perfect for our 200 word #nonfiction / info fic #writing #contest #SunWriteFun! Cool #kidlit opps-HOT PRIZES! #Contest updates/prize info/theme soon: karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 #picturebooks #books @pbspree.bsky.social #writingcommunity #childrensbooks

Happy #ationalLibraryWeek! What a great time to celebrate the brave Mud Angels who risked their lives to save #books...and #Italian history! #kidlit #kidlitart #libraries #floods @12x12challenge.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social @giuliofirenze.bsky.social #conservation #climate

This was my convo with two incredible #educators last night! @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social #teachers #arno #picturebook #climate #flood #flooding #conservation #florence #italy #italia @giuliofirenze.bsky.social #pisa #tuscany #toscana

You CAN be a #BOOKHERO! Send a brand new copy of a #picturebook (ch/mg's!) to this #school. Then, DM Nancy Churnin, Hilary Margitich, or me your receipt. We'll enter you in our FAB #Raffle (think: #agent/#editor opps, AMA's, $50 gift card!). See karengreenwald.com/bookhero2025 to double your chances

#Picturebooks aren't just for kids--neither is #Mayor Susanna Salter's #global ceiling-breaking #history! @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social #teachers #school #educators #book @kcdefender.bsky.social

Grazie mille, NIAF! Wow-so honored! #teachers #libraries #italy #florence #flood #kidlit #kidlitart @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @debbieohi.com

Help an elem #school get a #library! FAQ's: 1. BOOK TYPES? Ch books/mgs ok, but mainly #picturebooks. 2. TITLES? 2x #raffle entries 4 books listed here, but ANY age-appro ok! 3. "BRAND NEW?": "new" copies. FAB #prizes! DM #receipt www.karengreenwald.com/bookhero2025 @pbspree.bsky.social

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFF W/1 BOOK! Please help an elemen #school get a #library! 1. Yes, age-appro books are👍(ch/mgs, but mainly #picturebooks). 2. You can donate ANY book, but donate 1 here for 2x #raffle entries! 3. "Brand New"="new" copy. DM #receipt to me! www.karengreenwald.com/bookhero2025

Celebrate #internationalwomensday by sharing stories of amazing #women who've changed the world, in large ways & small... 1 ex? Susanna Salter-the 🌎's first women elected who served as #mayor! #picturebook #book #womentempowerment @debbieohi.com @12x12challenge.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social

When you can combine work (strategic branding/marketing) w/your passion-#picturebooks! Winning an MEA-BEST IN CATEG for #educatEDional #marketing & a SILVER for sharing these stories? Dream! Honored to have competed v. 1,549 co's in 10 countries! Press release: bit.ly/4kr5Bg5 @pbspree.bsky.social

THE CABBAGE SEED'S COLOSSAL SECRET debuts this Sept-pre-order your copy now! (Donate a copy to the school we're helping build a library by March 30 for 2x raffle tix! #BOOKHERO challenge info: www.karengreenwald.com/bookhero2025 @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social #kidlit

Celeb. #womenshistorymonth/#readacrossamerica by helping fill a #library w/new or pre-order #books! 1 book donated=1 #raffle entry. Donate 1 of the books listed here (or at www.karengreenwald.com/bookhero2025) & you'll get 2 entries! DM 1 of us your receipt(s)! @pbspree.bsky.social @debbieohi.com

Is it me or do these dudes look alike?! I never knew I wanted to see a sculpture of my dog in lettuce!😂#dog #doglover #dogsrule #mustlovedogs @pbspree.bsky.social #kidlit

Writing #nonfiction #picturebooks? Our elves wrote the book on that! Join #12x12PB & get access to the IMMENSE body of resources our awesome #nf elves, @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social & @kmgreenwald.bsky.social have curated for you! 12x12challenge.com/m...#nonfiction#picturebooks?#12x12PB#nf#kidlit #writingcommunity

Need a gift idea? How about a trip back in time to a ceiling-breaking-bully-besting-world-icon-making moment? Or, a trip across through 600,000 tons of mud 2 find original 16th/17th cen. books? #happy #holidays , no matter what you #celebrate! @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social

"Nobody uses libraries." Except for the MILLIONS & MILLIONS OF US WHO STILL LOVE LIBRARIES, including every single writer I've ever met! All of us are profoundly grateful for the existence of libraries & the vital work of librarians. And here are some reasons why... #SaveLibraries #libraries

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookChallenge @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social

#KidLitMegaFeed is a collab feed w/ #kidlit & related hashtags from curated kidlit lists. To post to feed, you must be on one of the participating Lists. READ FEED INFO for how to post (pls don't just reply w/"add me"). Pls: 📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy 🔁Repost to share bsky.app/profile/debb...

#Donating a #book is an easy way to make a HUGE diff. for countless #kids! Buy THE MUD ANGELS & I'll send you a personalized bookplate. Donate a 2nd copy & get #cool #book #swag! Just DM me a receipt! #teachersofig #librarians #teach! #education #kidlit #books #libraries @pbspree.bsky.social #italy

Proof that #picturebooks change the world! #teachersofig #librarians #teach! #education #kidlit #books #libraries #librariesrock #readaloud #kidlitart #kidsbooks #picturebookrecommendations #bookswelove @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @debbieohi.com

Happy #americaneducationweek! I am the very proud daughter of an incredible #teacher who ignited in me a passion for #learning! Thanks to all #educators who inspire young and older learners! Celebrating #librarians/all those who #teach! #kidlit #books #libraries #librariesrock #Educators, you rock!

Honored to have been interviewed by Francesca Bezzone for L'Italo Americano! Check out this beautiful article: italoamericano.org/karen-m-gree... THE MUD ANGELS: HOW STUDENTS SAVED THE CITY OF FLORENCE is available at I Am Books & #Amazon. #kidlit #kidlitart #teachers #italy

Can you think of a better way to celebrate #Read a #Book Day than donating 1 to a #school #library that's underserved? Need a location suggestion? Just ask me! #teachers #kidlit #librarians #elementaryschool #schoollibraries @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social

#Libraries, "improve the lives of residents." YES! #September is #librarycardsignupmonth & I'm reflecting on what an amazing resource #libraries are...for #free! The State Library of KS remains incred. supportive of my #picturebook, A VOTE FOR SUSANNA. So #grateful! #librarians @pbspree.bsky.social

Happy #childrensbookweek2024! Can you think of a cuter set of #book models than these gorgeous grandkids of a Mud Angel?! #norulesjustread THE MUD ANGELS: HOW STUDENTS SAVED THE CITY OF FLORENCE is available at I Am Books/#Amazon. #kidlit @pbspree.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social