Real talk: it's very cool to get to write a poem for @thehornbook.bsky.social and see it illustrated as a comic by @grantdraws.bsky.social!! And a special thanks to @bookishariel.bsky.social for connecting us.

Carla Hayden tells us that the library is a pillar of democracy, allowing anyone to access knowledge. Amen! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Opening day on the Golden Gate Bridge, May 27, 1937. Here’s how Ellen Heck illustrated that joyful day. @bookishariel.bsky.social

FIVE stars for ANYTHING!!! @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

What a beautiful article about the way Rebecca Stead captures childhood's 'big emotions' in her debut picture book, ANYTHING @chroniclebooks.bsky.social, and about the way this dad and daughter connect in the world of imagination. www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...

Hooray, hooray a new book on the way! TOUCH A TRUCK DAY, illus by Viola Wang, is a rhyming lift-the-flap board book that lets kids explore 8 different trucks - rolling your way next summer from @chroniclebooks.bsky.social! Special honks to @bookishariel.bsky.social & @lindaepstein.bsky.social

being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:

What a gorgeous interview, @leilaboukarim.bsky.social!! Can't wait for everyone to read Mariam's Dream, out TOMORROW!! www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea... @wonderlilly.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

Two incredible experiences presenting at #ncte24 today! So happy to learn with and from Grant Snider, @joelrgarza.bsky.social and @heymrsbond.bsky.social and sign books with Corwin. Poetry Pauses sold out today 📚🎉 but you can still get a copy w convention discount and free shipping tomorrow am!