Lifting up transgender voices in literature has always been important, but now it's more vital than ever. Share these 14 books by trans creators and/or about trans characters ahead of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 and all year round. www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

The school I visited today created a Poetry Place in the school library inspired by the one in Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea:

Thank you @taralazar.bsky.social for hosting the cover reveal of SIDEWALK CHALK! Out 9/23 from #GnomeRoadPublishing, words by me, illustrations by #LeaMarieRavotti 📚 Post at taralazar.com

Highlight- visiting Fairfax Fine Violins to review the sketches of MY VIOLIN with violin maker Joseph Yoo! Grateful for the careful time and attention & the peek at a real violin workshop. MY VIOLIN is on its way Spring 26! @anitab.bsky.social #GnomeRoadPublishing #Luthier #Violin #PictureBook

Kids got a new tent! But after bedtime, Mommy got a new reading & writing nook. ✨

I am proud to be mentoring @melissalettisart.bsky.social through @inkedvoices.bsky.social Melissa is a bundle of talent! Check her out at: www.melissalettisart.com Thinking of my past mentors @authorlauragehl.bsky.social @taralazar.bsky.social and @elaynecrain.bsky.social with gratitude.💕

Thanks, P.J. for this sweet share out. Glad you enjoyed MY PIANO.

This hilarious and charming PB will equally delight little ones & grownups. HOW TO GET YOUR OCTOPUS TO SCHOOL by @beckyscharn.bsky.social & Jaclyn Sinquett is my favorite recent back-to-school book. The text and art work together effortlessly, and it delivers the best AWWW moment at the end. A+! 🐙

Trying to get up to speed on BlueSky and very thankful for @debbieohi.com 's Unofficial Guide to BlueSky! publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...

Had an incredible time at RUCCL One-on-One Plus Conf Sat. Got great feedback from my mentor Beth Terrill @NorthSouth & faculty in the 5:5 + connecting w/fellow kidlit authors! Some @12x12challenge.bsky.social attendees pictured here joined me @jenfierjasinski.bsky.social @wendygwriter.bsky.social

Enjoyed talking w/ @jenfierjasinski.bsky.social about her gorgeous, debut #STEM picture book - My Piano. @anitab.bsky.social Gnome Road Pub www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/the-picture-book-buzz-interview-with-jen-fier-jasinski #kidlit