Take a close look at the brilliance in this seemingly simple picture book #DontTrustFish. Consider joining me for a webinar on #UnreliableNarrators next week (link is in the post) @SCBWI #illustrators #PBwriters #MGlit unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2026/02/dont...

Join me in supporting and spreading every aspect of #BLACKHISTORYMONTH, in social media and in personal lives. The truth of our shared history must not be erased. That’s been tried. unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2026/02/so-m...

Readers, writers, illustrators… any interest in any upcoming webinar on #UnrelaibleNarrators offered thru @SCBWI #Wisconsin? Here’s a link www.scbwi.org/events/feb-1... @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

Based on a true story, this is fun, inspiring, #haiku account of kids being kids! #LeafTownForever unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2026/01/new-...

Today, every day, we carry our HOMES with us. Some need to do that literally, and I wish them well and support their journeys. @euperlla.bsky.social unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/11/my-h...

Let’s pause to recognize the amazing truths about #CROWS! #picturebooks #nonfiction #voice unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/i-am...

Take a moment to “:meet” @shrurao.bsky.social and learn more about her latest released: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/inte...

This is #NOKINGS weekend, and I can’t help but connect this fun and funny #picturebook with the bigger picture of treating people as #HUMAN! #WeAreDefinitielyHuman unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/we-a...

HAPPY #BOOKBIRTHDAY to @shrurao.bsky.social for this terrific new #nonficiton #picturebook #biography unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/when...

Terrific start for day one at #scbwiOhioNorth conference! thx to all !

A delightful way to begin the week: WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH by @Kateywrites@ and Beth Hommes, frome Lane Books #picturebook #nature unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/09/natu...

When a #nonfiction #picturebook carries a heartfelt story about pursuing dreams, it deserves extra attention. Help spread the word: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/09/foll...

It’s no surprise that I love #picturebooks by Jill Esbaum, but this latest is a-maize-ing! #ItsCornPickingTime unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/08/its-... #nonficiton

Fans of @patzmiller.bsky.social DON’T miss this ng new age, #ONECANBE from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social . What a beauty and joy! unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/08/what...

Terrific morning start @thewritingbarn.bsky.social with #PH #WBPITCH.Thx to all involved!

Summer #picturebook challenge: Check out #SPOOKYLAKES unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/07/spoo...

If you haven’t heard, #CYBILSAWARDS has news: cybilsawards.substack.com/p/were-takin...

You won’t want to miss this interview with @marshadianearnold.bsky.social about her latest release! #Trains #nonfiction #picturebooks #Writingmentor unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/05/as-p...

Fans of #trains, @marshadianearnold.bsky.social and amazing writing and images will love this new #Nonfiction #@picturebook, releasing MAY 1! #BigBoy4014 #STEM #Steam unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/make...

Wrapping up #LibraryMonth with this absolutely wonderful #picturebook. No need to #shush anyone about it-0 give a cheer and share widely! unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/thre...

Here’s what a #Cellphone #Ban looks like in one district: hechingerreport.org/knitting-che... @NCSS

Feel a need for a strong dose of #HOPE? #RabbitsFeat will entertain, inspire, and delight you. #picturebook #inspiration #SEL unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/04/hope...

#boardBookj alert- These new offerings are not just for infants. Such gorgeous design, sturdy construction, and delightful #nonfiction content: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-bo...

LA folks? Heads up! March 22, noon to 4:00 PM, two hear @jpuglow.bsky.social in live presentation at the La Brea GIRLS IN #STEM event. Joyce will talk about her book, read it, lead activities, and provide a discussion guide. unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/03/inte...

Don’t miss out on this interview with debut #picturebook #Author @jpuglow.bsky.social. @SCBWI #Wisonsin #nonfiction unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/03/inte...

It’s a thrill to celebrate this DEBUT at #1 news for #STUCK by @jpuglow.bsky.social . Read about it here and BUY YOUR COPY today! Congrats @BushelandPeckBooks unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/03/happ...

Spring has its hand on the gate latch and animals are making their HOMES for a new season. Don’t miss this masterful mix of #poetry, #kidlitart, #Science. Great job, EerdmansBYR bhttp://unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/02/quick-note-no-place-like-home.html

FYI- When it gets this easy, try it out!

Always my honor to take take part in celebrating your books. This one is truly exciting (page-turning) and an inspiring look at ways one womn managed to put her talent and intelligence to work, despite social limits! #WOMEN #HISTORY #Lincoln

@bandersonwriter.bsky.social has released yet another remarkable #Nonfiction #historical #picturebook. Don't miss it! #lincoln #assassination attempt!t unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/02/hidi...

Take a listen (I think it is the second segment) to author @jerrianneh.bsky.social speak about upcoming #biography for #MGLIT #VelPhillips #FairHousing #CivilRights www.wuwm.com/show/lake-ef...

Blue skies straight ahead in this terrific new #nonfction #picurebook: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/01/drea...

Here’s another SHINING example of #nonfiction #picturebook unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-...

READ CURSIVE? Read this opportunity to make a difference: www.whqr.org/national/202... Share with others, widely!

Reminder: Monday,January 27 Is International #Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. @NCSS #socialstudies #history (photo US HOLOCAUST MUSEUM)

This recent #fiction #picturebook is a delight! Don’t miss The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals by Deborah Underwood. Clever and engaging: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/01/befo...

@kazybaby.bsky.social Welcome, Karen!

Don’t miss the opportunities, opinions, interviews and more innthis new #kidlit #substack! ugronews.substack.com?utm_campaign...

Take a close look ant this wonderful new #picturebook, I AM THE SUBWAY. #Teachers, it’s an incredible #MentorText, too.#Socialstudies unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com

Hope you’ve had a chance to read this new delight from @PatZMiller and Jerry jordan. unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/01/unst...

Did you know? On New Year’s Day, @cybilsawards.bsky.social finalists will be announced! unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2024/12/oooo...

It’s holiday-eve, a wonderful time to day too savor this remarkable new #picturebook, #StillLife, by @alexlondon.bsky.social and @paulozelinsky.com . Don’t miss this one! unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2024/12/stil...

Still holiday shopping? BOOKS are always the right choice, especially shopping from i#indiebooksellers. They’ll help you get them in time! Suggestions: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2024/12/cybi...

Delightful INVITATION with a VIP pass to explore a botanical garden , even behind the scenes. Don’t miss this oversized, fact-packed beauty: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2024/12/an-i...

I find great comfort these days in discovering and celebrating the constructive work of individuals solving problems. Worth reading this #nonfiction #picturebook. #BeaverRecovery unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2024/11/when...

Anyone else know MAMIE TATE? You should. unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2024/11/mami... #MamieTakesAStand #biography #nonfiction #picturebook @ncssnetwork.bsky.social

Heads up #Ohio folks, or anyone interested in #FLIGHT! This new #picturebook takes #nonficiton to new heights on the wings of humble muslim: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2024/11/almo...

Love a blend of content in #PICTUREBOOKS? READ #WindIsADance- poetry and useful nonfiction about WIND in its meteorological sense. Rich and diverse illustrations filled with action and expansion of text. unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2024/11/wind...

HS and upper MG #educators, check out THE GREAT THANKSGIVING LISTEN (from Storycorps). It’s the holiday more family is together than any other- storycorps.org/podcast/the-... #ELA #NCTE

Just spent the best hour of many recent weeks- watch Jason Reynolds speak about … just watch it here: sharemylesson.com/webinars/jas...