Of all the moments in life, this one is close to the top. I got to read The Balloonimals to 2nd graders today, and it was pure magic. THEY were magic. And I’m so grateful. Thank you to my incredible friend for having me in your classroom❤️ Your support means everything❤️

My debut picture book The Balloonimals was published today🎈Spread smiles. Be friends. Send love. Feel the feels. Make it super silly.📚👍

IT STARTED WITH A P was such a fun read! My toddler and I laughed out loud. Love the illustrations and color in this #picturebook 📚👍 @brittanypomales.bsky.social

I love to post about #picturebooks and I can't believe I am posting about mine today! This is the cover of THE BALLOONIMALS🎈☺️🎈

It’s okay to feel many things at once… to be MANY THINGS AT ONCE 👍📚

When you want to talk to them about feelings… this clever and funny book helps 👍📚

I was so excited to read WEATHER TOGETHER! Kelp is one of my fav picture book characters 📚👍 jessiesima.bsky.social

I SANG YOU DOWN FROM THE STARS ✨ by Tasha Spillett-Sumner is a beautifully written work of art that will make any mama’s heart flutter📚👍

Happy new year to my #kidlit friends❤️

Have you read THE SQUISH? This charming picture book starring a sandcastle by @breannacarzoo.bsky.social will lift you up! And the adorable illustrations were made with painted cut-paper and mixed media. So cool!📚👍

My daughter and I loved MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM so much that we had to have it on our bookshelf. We fell in love with MARY HAD A LITTLE PLAN just as quickly! What an amazing story of generosity and love📚👍 @tammisauer.bsky.social

It’s a beautiful day in New England☀️ what are you up to on this #SundayFunday?

HOPE AND THE SEA is such a heartwarming story about friendship and has an adorable ending that will give you all the feels📚👍 @andrewchacket.bsky.social

PROPER BADGER WOULD NEVER! is VERY funny!! This badger is hilarious, made us chuckle over and over 📚👍

Pretty solid #libraryhaul this week 📚👍

One of my all time favorites. Can you name the author and book?🤗 #kidlit

FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE beautifully celebrates love between generations📚👍

Recently read THE WISHING FLOWER with my daughter and it's just as charming as it sounds📚👍@ajirving.bsky.social

My heart is warm and soul is full after reading OLD TO JOY by Anita Crawford Clark. You can really FEEL this story📚👍

The words and illustrations in SUMMER A Solstice Story are so incredibly magical. My daughter and I wanted to jump right into the book and become a part of their world📚👍 @kelseyegross.bsky.social

My daughter and I LOVED these books by Tracy Gold and Candace Spizzirri! Both are so much fun to read aloud📚👍

A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING is sweet, whimsical, beautifully written, and a must read📚👍

Great idea! #kidlit

I love animals so much, I find it hard to not hug them. It’s heartwarming, soul filling magic when they hug back✨

Very fun books by @dianamurrayauthor.bsky.social! 📚👍

First #kidlitzombieweek appreciation post<3 thank you again for your inspiring words! LOVE these books by @writerjolene.bsky.social @teresarobeson.bsky.social @dianamurrayauthor.bsky.social & DK Ryland!📚👍

Oh BUFFALO FLUFFALO, we can’t get enoughalo! Such a cute and fun read with a great message. You’re perfect just the way you are.📚👍 Words by Bess Kalb with Art by Erin Kraan.

THE BOOK THAT CAN READ YOUR MIND turned into a fun activity for my toddler who wanted to try picking every character in the book to see if it could guess correctly! Very fun📚👍

These two books and their main characters are so whimsical, lovable, and FUN!!! 📚👍 Don’t miss NOT QUITE NARWHAL & PERFECTLY PEGASUS!!

THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE is a cozy book with important messages. A girl who has a hard time saying goodbye to the family table as grandpa moves in learns a lot about new experiences and so much more📚👍 Words by Robyn McGrath Art by @ishaalobo.bsky.social

The new #kidlitmeetngreet interview is up! Also, I can't find Nicole here on BlueSky. Is it possible that Nicole Garnett is not here yet? If so, we need to all go and invite her to join us on this app. #kidlit youtu.be/h05mw4hbcek?...

#kidlitzombieweek starts Monday! Do you have manuscripts you thought were dead? Join us to bring those zombies back to life w/ blog posts, discussions, & of course #prizes! Check all the details out here: sites.google.com/u/0/d/1uPxbh... Share and tag all your #amwriting #amrevising #kidlit friends

What a #libraryhaul! 📚👍

Learn to turn a negative to a positive and spark creativity with THE MAGICAL YET & THE CURIOUS WHY 📚👍

ENOUGH IS… 📚👍 what a wonderful book that everyone can benefit from and enjoy. My daughter and I had a lovely conversation about what enough is after reading. Love, love the message. @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social @painternik.bsky.social

DORIS combines gorgeous illustrations with a reminder to embrace yourself in an adorable picture book that allows your little one to seek-and-find📚👍

Awesome #libraryhaul this week!📚🤗🤩

The Bluesky #kidlit community is growing! Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA

TRICKY CHOPSTICKS by @sylviaichen.bsky.social with art by Fanny Liem made my daughter and I laugh out loud! Such a great read with an important lesson on being persistent!📚👍

Fun #libraryhaul this week!

This will melt your heart! NO CATS IN THE LIBRARY by Lauren Emmons is such a sweet, feel good book about an adorable cat who loves books📚👍

READY TO SOAR by Cori Doerrfeld is a great reminder to stay true to you📚👍

*Updated*: My Call For Submissions feed. Searches for #MSWL (Manuscript Wishlist) #CallForSubmissions for writers & artists, from approved list of users. Before submitting, do your research! More info + check how you can post: blueskyfeedcreator.com/p/debbieohi....

Check out my last post as this month’s guest blogger for #SCBWI! scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/04/when...

Happy anniversary to my sweet husband❤️

Fun #libraryhaul this week!📚

Thinking about self publishing or using a hybrid publisher? Hear from two authors who have done it, in my latest #SCBWI blog post: scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/04/when...

So excited & grateful to be an honorable mention in the #KidsChoiceKidlitWritingContest for my PB FOR NO REASON! And with so many talented creators 🥹☺️ yay!

BRAVE BABY HUMMINGBIRD is a whimsical true story that follows two baby hummingbirds. Beautiful words by Sy Montgomery and stunning art by Tiffany Bozic📚👍

In my latest #SCBWI blog post, I compiled advice from a few amazing authors on how they've handled rejection. I'm so happy to share this. It feels like passing on some love: scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/04/word...