Visiting the magnificent Magazzino Italian Art museum in the Hudson Valley was such a wonderful outing after celebrating Summer Reading Kick-off at the library. #writerlife #author #kidlit #museumlover #art #coldspringNY

Thanks to everyone at Sociology for the interview. I hope my words inspire, uplift and motivate all voices. #kidlit #childrensbooks #parents #readers #books #writer #journalist #authorslife #librarians #teachers #booksky www.sociologygroup.com/championing-...

Illustrator Alexander Santos and I had loads of fun creating this book for our publisher! @alexandersants.bsky.social

I'm geared up for my annual summer #booktour in the Northeast. And I always make time to support #thelittlelibraries ...here's one close to a school I visited in Jersey. #childrensbooks #kidlit #reading #booksky #teachers #librarians @nutter3000.bsky.social #wordsmatter #writerslife

"Highly recommended for home libraries, classroom collections, & any library shelf that wants a picture book that earns its keep." -Efobi Review Free entry: www.goodreads.com/book/show/24... #booksky #picturebook #dragons #kidlit #librarians #readers #teachers #giveaway @alexandersants.bsky.social

Brilliant, talented, & down-to-earth, James tells me what life is like these days, and his focus on #teachers #education & helping to get kids #reading. www.storymonstersink.com #authorinterview #kidlit @scholastic.bsky.social @storymonsters.bsky.social #teachers #librarians #booksky

Celebrating some fun book reviews! Happy Memorial Day! #kidlit #readers #picturebook #wordsmatter #teachers #booklovers #booksky #librarians www.barnesandnoble.com/w/word-up-ra...

We are stoked to receive great reviews for our new book A DAY WITH THE DRAGONS. Illustrator @alexandersants.bsky.social and I give thanks to everyone who preordered and helped our dragons barrel into bookshelves. 📚 #booksky #readers #picturebook #kidlit #dragons #teachers #libraries #5star #newbook

Today in story time, the kids chose their favorite word from the book: SPLENDIFEROUS! #funbook #goodreview #kidlit @nutter3000.bsky.social #picturebook #booksky #readers

Review of the #childrensfiction WORD UP! by Raven Howell. "A terrific book...so colorful. It’s one of those books where it’s difficult to determine which is most important, the words or the illustrations." #Win a $20 Amazon/BN GC. buff.ly/scEdmtD @ravenhowell.bsky.social @nutter3000.bsky.social

#haiku #poetrycommunity #inspiration #loveandlight #sendingpositivevibes #naturephotography #oceanside #buildyourfire

Author visits to schools are my favorite! I'm sharing my #earlyreader THE CHARMS OF US FARMS about the importance of farming. After reading, we craft, and the students create their own farms complete with barn, livestock and produce of their choice. #teachers #booksky #farming #kidlit #read #library

Woah - psyched to have my book WORD UP! included in this fun #bookgiveaway 🐻 #kidlit #readers #booksky #booklovers #freeentry #elementaryteachers #parents #wordup #childrenslibrarians #readingcommunity @nutter3000.bsky.social

A book cover is much more important than the #booklover probably realizes. Read my fun article about how the cover impacts everything from the story inside to the book buyer's decision. Sending sunshine and good cheer! #writerslife #kidit #booksky #kidsbooks #readers @nutter3000.bsky.social #library

I'm so thankful for the kind 5-star review of my #picturebook with illustrator Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social. We've been out and about, having fun at book fairs and kids events, sharing WORD UP! Words really DO matter🙃... #booksky #readers #teachers #parents #childrenslibraries #wordup #kidlit

I hope you'll find some motivation if you're interested in writing as a career or even as a hobby! Sending sunshine! @nutter3000.bsky.social #booksky #writers #readers #picturebook #wordup #blogging

Hey - super news! Illustrator @alexandersants.bsky.social and I have a new #childrensbook releasing May 6th, A DAY WITH THE DRAGONS. I love dragons, and I mixed kids' humor with themes of finding commonality and compromising with kindness. #kidlit #booksky #dragons #readers #librarians #teachers

We've had incredible rainbows, rumbling thunder and lightning, and random, quickly passing downpours over the last 4 days....can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring! #nature #rainbow #inspired #naturephotography

THE CHARMS OF US FARMS: Finding Out How Things Work is "Book of the Week" here: mailchi.mp/5401a2642188... #kidlit #childrensbook #booksky #teachers #farming #read

1st graders Mod Podge flower pots to create WORD UP! planters 🪴🪻After reading my new #picturebook WORD UP! and discussing how important our words are, students get into our fun gardening craft using images from the book. #artsandcrafts #kidlit #schoolvisit @nutter3000.bsky.social #booksky #teachers

I'm looking forward to celebrating #earthday at Boscobel in the #hudsonvalley where I’ll be signing my children's book, THE CHARMS OF US FARMS 🚜🥬🥕🫜 Plan on coming out for farm grown food, gifts, lots of vendors, and a sunny atmosphere, rain or shine! #kidsbooks #authorsigning #coldspringny #farming

Reality check 😉😆 #writerslife #kidlit #inspiration #fun #laughing #staypositive My oldest son left a message for us this morning...cat doesn't appreciate it though.

Review of the #childrensfiction WORD UP! by Raven Howell, who shares the inspiration behind her work. "...wonderfully engaging..." Enter to #win a $20 Amazon/BN GC. buff.ly/UUF4c1D @ravenhowell.bsky.social @ginamitchell.bsky.social

Word Up by Raven Howell | Children's Book About Kindness and Words ginaraemitchell.com/word-up-by-r... @nutter3000.bsky.social @goddessfish.bsky.social

“10 minutes of shared reading between a parent and child strengthens trust, builds vocabulary, & creates connection in a way that nothing else does...Just two people and a story.”Lauren Sanchez Bezos celebrates her new #book #kidlit @laurensanchezbezos.bsky.social @storymonsters.bsky.social #read

Enjoy an interview with Ravel Howell, author of the #childrensfiction WORD UP! Discover what books were her favorite as a youth. Enter to #win a $20 Amazon/BN GC. buff.ly/sI29dYs @ravenhowell.bsky.social

Celebrating the fun, 5-star #bookreview 🎈 #kidlit #readers #booksky #picturebook #teachers #librarians @nutter3000.bsky.social @goddessfish.bsky.social

Words really do matter and I love sharing my new #picturebook with kids in classrooms and libraries as we choose our favorite words and make up new ones! #readers #booksky @nutter3000.bsky.social #kidlit

5 star review of WORD UP! a #childrensfiction by Raven Howell. "...a wonderful way for kids to see and learn words. Such a fantastic read!" Enter to #win a $20 Amazon/BN GC. buff.ly/H2QR2Nh @ravenhowell.bsky.social

My soul's journey is to become more resilient and more beautiful. 1 minute poetry challenge ✍️ #poetry #haiku #kidlit #inspiration #readers

Super fun to see my interview in Tapestry Journal. I shared a little about my time in the music industry, path to being a full time children's writer the past few decades and my early reader for kids about the importance/resources re farming. #kidlit #readers #booksky #writer @jancarol.bsky.social

Happy days recently in school visits, book signings and children's events. #kidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #librarians #teachers @nutter3000.bsky.social @annartloft.bsky.social

Ignited by something unseen the inherent knowingness of warmth and spring emerging on the horizon #snowdrops #poetry #readers #saturdayvibes #Ilovenature

What a great day at the Brewster School Book Bash! Full house, and a wonderful way to celebrate #nationalreadingmonth! #childrensbooks #booksky #kidlit #authorsigning #reading @nutter3000.bsky.social @annartloft.bsky.social @acutebydesignbooks.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

If you're a #judyblume fan, you'll like my article in Story Monsters Ink magazine about author/illustrator Selina Alko's beautiful #newbook @storymonsters.bsky.social @judyblume.bsky.social #booksky #librarians #teachers #readers #kidlitart

#poetrymonth is coming up! Students in #middleschool, #highschool and #college, heads up🎈- create a video for young learners from STEAM POWERED poetry prompts...it's free and fun! #teachers #students #kidlit #librarians @storymonsters.bsky.social #BookSky #videos

What a lovely surprise to have my local #SCBWI post about my new book news for upcoming THE LOOK INSIDE BOOK illustrated by Anny Chen! #childrensbooks #kidlit #readers #booksky #childrenspublishing

🔆 Coming up in a week! I am very excited about this super booksigning event! I’ll have all of my children’s books with me, some fun give-aways, and can’t wait to meet everyone 😸📚… #picturebooks #bookfair #brewsterny #kidlit #teachers #librarians #booksky

During my classroom visit, the students provided fabulous words in our discussion, like "sharing", "bubbly" & "cupcake". We read, crafted, and I signed my new WORD UP! books for them. A super day! 🙃 #childrensbooks #kidlit #teachers #reading #booksky #librarians @nutter3000.bsky.social

Word Up! comes out tomorrow and I’m so excited to see it launched and for kids to enjoy. I feel so honored to have had the pleasure of illustrating this book. Raven Howell is a magical writer. 😉🦄 Thank you Lawley Publishing! #childrenspublishing #lawleypublishing #ravenhowell #joerocco #wordup

The reviews are coming in! #wordup #childrenspublishing #lawleypublishing #ravenhowell #joerocco

I visited several schools and libraries today and shared my new book, WORD UP! & discussed how words we use matter. #childrensbooks #kidlit #librarians #teachers #elementaryschool #preschoolteachers #readers #reading #books #kidsbooks #wordup #wordsmatter #booksky @nutter3000.bsky.social #bookworm

Grateful to Raven Howell—author of 33 books—for her kind endorsement and poetry contribution! Her poem ART SMART, included in our Contest Poetry Packet, reveals how odds and ends can be transformed into art & invention. See contest details. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ @ravenhowell.bsky.social

My book tour started up and it was so much fun to share my new book, WORD UP! with Brittani at Blue Fox Books (NY). I signed copies and we celebrated! Support #indiebookstores when possible- and your #localcommunity #booksky #books #librarians #readers #teachers #kidsbooks @nutter3000.bsky.social

My book tour includes podcasts & interviews, sharing my new #childrensbooks and discussing creative collaborating with #illustrators. Bookmarked: bookmarked.buzzsprout.com #books #author #podcasts #readers #bookworms #authorinterview #picturebooks #earlyreaders #librarians #teachers #earlyreaders

Did I mention how much fun it was to interview the multi-talented Tanya Wright? Check out the article: www.storymonstersink.com #childrensbooks #authorinterview @storymonsters.bsky.social @tanyawright.bsky.social #kidsbooks #librarians #readers #booksky #teachers #reading #childrensmagazine

In Raven Howell's new book, WORDS UP, kids explore words that express feelings. They'll learn how words play a role in their interactions w/ others and have the power to hurt, help, and heal. A joyful must-read! 👉 www.amazon.com/Word-Up-Rave... #kidlit #WordUp #teacher @ravenhowell.bsky.social

“Words can do wonders! Explore the magical world of words & how important it is to choose them carefully. A wonderful book for kids to learn the power of our words!" - Dipali, Kidlio Magazine #childrensbook #libraries #teachers #readers #book #wordup #booksky @nutter3000.bsky.social #wordsmatter

Yippee! A Colorful Beginning is included in a featured deal by BookBub for today...🐸 The eBook is FREE on Amazon Kindle for all BookBub markets (US, UK, CA, and AU) (January 28, 2026). 💫 #reading #acolorfulbeginning #childrensbook #firstdayofschool #librarians #teachers #preschool #booksky #readers

Teachers, our STEAM #contest sparks poetry exploration while sharpening media skills. Students read STEAM poems by Charles Ghigna, David Harrison, Raven Howell, Heidi Mordhorst, Eric Ode, Darren Sardelli, and more. Hurry! Ends 4-30-26. 👉 steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ @ravenhowell.bsky.social #stem