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

A fun, short interview about my inspiration to write an early reader, THE CHARMS OF US FARMS, connecting kids to our natural lands, resources & farming. literarytitan.com/2026/01/13/c... #childrensauthor #kidsbooks #farming #farmbook #authorinterview #librarians #teachers #forkids #whimsical

A great time at the PV Library -story time and crafting. The children sang with me and after reading, we created cute animals crafts. #childrensbooks #truckbook #kidlit #librarian #storytime #childrensevent #writerslife #booksky #teachers #preschool #putnamvalleyNY #reading #books #elementaryschool

literarytitan.com/2026/01/07/t... We're so thrilled to receive this review for THE CHARMS OF US FARMS - our natural world and all her supporters really do matter 💛. #earlyreader #booksky #teachers #readers #librarians #bookreview #farmbook #farming #librarians #classroomcurriculum #book #kidlit

For #readers #parents #grandparents #kids #caretakers My blog is about the best and worst words to use with children & with ourselves + tips on language to lift you into a sunny space. Just published: lawleypublishing.com/blog-detail?... #writing #powerofwords #librarians #booksky #blog #teachers

Celebrating several happy reviews for my upcoming #picturebook with @nutter3000.bsky.social 🦋 Preorders available from all bookstores -and I have lots of #authorevents lined up. Hope to see you soon, and happiest wishes! #readers #booksky #book #librarians #teachers #wordup #recommended #kidsbooks

Look into Edward Lear's incredibly magical and interesting life and my conversation with #author Barry Wolverton Hill in the #bookbug column/Story Monsters Ink magazine @storymonsters.bsky.social 📚 #poetrycommunity #edwardlear @enchantedlion.bsky.social #childrensbooks #readers #booksky #libraries

Winter teaches me the invincibility of my summer sun (c) 2025 R. Howell #haiku #haikuoftheday #SaturdayMotivation #funpoetry #readers #poetrylovers #verse #snowy #naturephotography #ilovenature #snow #inspiredbynature #booksky #childrenswriter

During my #authorvisit we read #books & learned about #holidays! Then we crafted marshmallow snowflakes and learned just how unique each snowflake is, and in turn, how unique and beautiful each of us are💛. #BookSky #readers #teachers #librarians #childrenswriting #kidlit #school #picturebooks #lit

Happiest wishes to everyone from the GRANDMA YOGINI team as illustrator @alexandersants.bsky.social and I send much cheer around the world this holiday season! #childrensillustration #happyholidays @nymeriapublishing.bsky.social #kidsbooks #childrensauthor #readers #librarians #teachers #booksky

Delighted to get a 5-star rating for my new #earlyreader THE CHARMS OF US FARMS where Ms. Miller's classroom discovers where things like clothes and food come from (hint: not Walmart! 🤣) #childrensbook #farmingbook #farmers #environment #libraries #librarians #teachers #readers #Booksky #fivestars

Love is in my heart compassion and gratitude Divine Feminine #haiku #love #peace #sendingloveandlight #divinefeminine

Another day, another wonderful #schoolvisit 📕 I shared my #picturebook GRANDMA YOGINI and some yoga stretches & activities with the students. #childrensbook @alexandersants.bsky.social @nymeriapublishing.bsky.social #teachers #librarians #readers #parents #booklovers #grandparents #authorvisit

If you know the best seller, Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice, check out my interview with the author - super fun to hear how she built her career in #writing #childrensbooks #kidlit @storymonsters.bsky.social #librarians #readers #teachers #booklovers #childrensmagazine #literaryresource #author

Is 3IAtlas projecting high frequencies?... because here it comes #haiku #haikusunday #mystery #poetry #3IAtlas #astronomy #astrologers #comets #outerspace #spacelovers #skywatchers

My eBooks are available for libraries to order through apps like OverDrive and Hoopla. If your library doesn’t have a book yet, you can request it. It helps reach more readers!”😀 #LibraryLove #BorrowBooks #OverDrive #Hoopla #childrensbooks #librarians #libraries #teachers #readers #readingcommunity

No!!!? This is incredible! Great find - thanks for sharing.😀🐌

What a fun image for the beginning of a new week! Loving @andycatbug.bsky.social artwork! #childrensillustrations #bestillustrations #mondayfunday #whimsical #kidsbooks #sendingsmiles

Enter using this link- and good luck! 🐓https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243349278-the-charms-of-us-farms?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=wKXPXPiNOp&rank=1 #bookgiveway #goodreads #librarian #freebooks #readers #childrensbook #teachers #earlyreaders #farmingbook #booksky #bookworm

Another fun fall #bookfair! I'll be meeting, greeting & signing books! #childrensevent #woodbridgeNJ #bookfestival #childrensbooks #picturebooks #funbooks #kidsbooks #familyevent @nymeriapublishing.bsky.social #readers #booklovers #reading #booksky #teachers #librarians #booksigning #kidlit

The young narrator for my Ebook, THE FISHERMAN AND THE FRENCH FLOUNDER, received such a beautiful review I had to share🦋. The book is illustrated by @pcrice.bsky.social #childrensaudio #audiobook #kidlit #teachers #educators #goodreview #libraries #booksky #books @storymonsters.bsky.social

Many children have no idea where their food, clothes, or toys come from. In my story, students are surprised to discover the magic of corn crop, the joyful and giving nature of cows, and what cotton offers us. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-charms... #booksky #librarians #teachers #readers #farms #new

I'm in classrooms and libraries with students and kids every week. Feel free to check in with me, I'd be happy to visit with special book presentations/story time/children's activities. #writerslife www.ravenhowell.com #childrensbooks #readers #teachers #librarians #booksky #kidlit #authorvisit

If you want a cool place to peruse 100's of kids' books, please visit SCBWI's #Bookstop on line! You'll find BLINK AND GLOW, along with loads of other super reads! www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo... #readers #childrensbooks #SCBWI #booksky #teachers #librarians #books @tielmourpress.bsky.social #kidlit

I remain in peace anchoring light through the dark Venus in my heart. #haiku #sciku #poem #venus #galactic #planets #loveandlight #inspired #sendingsmiles #peace #venusian #landscape #horizon #sky

Raven Howell’s poem, Art Smart turns forgotten odds & ends into treasure! #Teachers, invite students to showcase their creativity by bringing this inspiring poem to life on screen! Details steampoweredpoetry.com/contest/ #studentcontest #videocontest #jrhigh #highschool @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social

A page from my #childrensbook JACK AND THE LEAN STALK where townspeople are awakened to kindness, unity & community. Spread the word, love is the answer. #picturebook #fracturedfairytale #inspired #inspiration #kidlit #libraries #teachers #readers #parents #booksky #whimsical #giant #beinspired

Feel free to contact me anytime for a school or library visit. I'd be happy to share books, reading time, and fun kid activities with the children. #ChildrensBooks #childrensauthor #teachers #preschool #elementaryschool #booksky #readers #authorvisits #schoolvisit #librarians #books #education

Well, it IS #caturday 😆 I'm a fan of Dave Coverly's speedbump.com, a great place to pick up his prints. #cartoon #saturdayfun #funny #humor #laughing #humptydumpty #catlovers #catfunny #comic

"...will entertain and inspire imagination. In this world, children could even be flowers or trees..." - Kirkus Review #childrensbooks #inspirationalbook #selfesteem #kidsbooks #parents #teachers #readers #librarians #booksky #book #inspire www.amazon.com/Be-You-Big-R...

It was such a pleasure to feature children's author Susannah Lloyd in my The Book Bug column. New issue out now: www.storymonstersink.com #childrensmagazine #childrensbooks #authorinterview @storymonsters.bsky.social #book #readers #librarians #teachers #booksky #kidsbooks #thebookbug #kidlit

Here's to seeing you in your most beautiful wildness 🦋. Blossom! #haiku #childrenspoetry #poetrylovers #nature #inspired #inspiredbynature #iloveflowers #fallflowers #colorfulflowers #naturelovers #poem #autumniscoming #inspiration #happiness #joy #loveyourself #youarebeautiful #smile