Happy Friday! It's the perfect day to read FISH FRY FRIDAY, a new #picturebook from @armyvet5.bsky.social & C.G. Esperanza. I love SOUL FOOD SUNDAY and this one is just as great! Family love, joy, tradition... a heartwarming text w/ colorful art that invites you into the story. A must-read! #kidlit

Jason Griffin and I were invited to talk about our new book, ON FRIDAYS, which comes out next year. But we couldn’t talk about it without diving deep and discussing THE TABLE first. Check out the interview on the @readinginthemiddle.bsky.social podcast NOW! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

#DaGild #TheGildedAge When I say Black folks are not monolith & that we are smart, complex, and strategic, I’m referring to The Kirklands & The Scotts. This battle is both relatable and nuanced. And even though I love Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald is having the last word and shutting this down.

From Jul/Aug #HBMag Special Issue: #ALA Awards: Profile of 2025 #CSK Illustrator winner C. G. Esperanza by @armyvet5.bsky.social: "C. G. brings Black culture to life, letting his characters show up + show out on every page" www.hbook.com/story/profil... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #alaac25 #alayma25

My next #webinar STRANGER THAN FICTION happens 7/31 at 7PM ET. Sign Up HERE: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Panelist Spotlight— #WinsomeBingham @armyvet5.bsky.social is an award-winning author of books for children. Her debut...🧵 #writingworkshop #AuthorSpotlight #novelists #literaryagent

You still have time to register for this amazing webinar. Come ready to learn to write and harvest your memories so you may tell stories. This webinar may be the answer to your writing prayers. Spaces still available. Check out @writeloudly.bsky.social page for sign-up info & registration details.

I LOVE Missing Mommaso much! And @armyvet5.bsky.social is such a wealth of knowledge as well!

@newenglandscbwi.bsky.social @abicushman.com @armyvet5.bsky.social @valeriebolling.bsky.social What an amazing time! Thank you to all of the amazing speakers and presenters!

Thanks for being there! You were where you were supposed to be!

The blatant racism that is being displayed makes me sick. The dismantling of the education system, the banning of books, the firing of qualified individuals while pushing the narrative they are unqualified and only in their positions because they are Black or Brown. This is not right!

Please show your support for the Freedom to Read & join authors as we read from our challenged/banned books this Friday 5/9. Please register: bit.ly/Read-In-am bit.ly/Read-In-pm

Thank you, Deborah 📚

@barnesandnoble.com is having their online PREORDER25 sale. If you are a member, you may preorder FISH FRY FRIDAY and save 25%on your order. Sale ends tomorrow, 4/25/25. Use PREORDER25 at checkout.

It’s a ⭐️ from Kirkus for FISH FRY FRIDAY, illustrated by C.G. Esperanza.

Thrilled to reveal the cover for Monster Maker: The Strange Creatures of Mark Nagata w words by me & awesome art by Inko Ai Takita, a PB bio about a Japanese American @marknagata.bsky.social a kaiju artist turning his childhood passion into a dream come true. Coming 11/11! Preorder now!

It is official!!! ELSBETH has become one of my favorite shows. One, because it now has Sullivan Jones who narrated the audiobook of my debut book, SOUL FOOD SUNDAY. And two, because I just saw an episode with @davidalangrier1.bsky.social and again, he never disappoints. I needed this joy today 💕

LAST DAY to sign up for #Kweli25! Sunday #kidlit programs include @sealeyruiz.bsky.social @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social @simranjeetsingh.bsky.social @veerawrites.bsky.social @armyvet5.bsky.social @stacyvwells.bsky.social @jecheverria.bsky.social @djolder.bsky.social +MORE FULL schedule at link 👆🏿👆🏾

I have the pleasure of working with Jason Griffin and Taylor Norman again. And also working with Brianna Uchendu on AUNTIE’S DANCE. So grateful! 📚

What a FUN afternoon! I spent some time with @debbimichiko.bsky.social & @authorgracelin.bsky.social in Mystic at #BankSquareBooks celebrating #TheLastAcademy #booklaunch! Saw @armyvet5.bsky.social too:) #bookjoy #joyfulteacherlibrarian #ctcaslreads @ctcasl.bsky.social @nerdcampct.bsky.social

Woohoo! I may have to turn my Winsome Bingham shelf into a bookcase! 🥰 @armyvet5.bsky.social

When the world just do not want to see you win. Sad day!

A legend has passed on. Roberta Flack has passed on. This reminds me on the line in LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL when Granny says, “Earth is a rented space. Heaven is home.” Roberta Flack went home. If you want to learn more about her check out THE GREEN PIANO. #RIPRobertaFlack

Beyonce fans, you know what to do. We're boosting everything Cowboy, right?

I loved @ninamataart.bsky.social event today! I already read her new book, GIRLS TO THE FRONT! You should pick up a copy!

@jennyziegler.bsky.social good to see you here 💕

Thank you, Debbi! I’m so excited for this one!

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Let the bidding begin!

www.instagram.com/p/DEhtsssRdY... Today is the day! Ella Jenkins life story is out in the world!

www.instagram.com/p/DDuc5hdPFl... I enjoyed seeing THE BLOOD QUILT at @lincolncenter.bsky.social #BlackPlay #KatoriHall

@colbysharp.bsky.social have #BookAdvice and it is to read THE TABLE as soon as you can. He said it was a brilliant masterpiece and I agree, but I’m biased. #BookRecommendation #BookLove

Congrats, Cynthia! I can’t wait to check it out! 💕

This is much an amazing book! You are going to love it!!!! @debbimichiko.bsky.social is my Denzel Washington! Her versatility in her writing is amazing 💕

blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack... I’m looking forward to connect to the Bluesky #WritingCommunity

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Sending lots of love and virtual cookies and milk 💕

What a lost to humanity. I was so blessed and honored to meet her and had a few meaningful convos with her. Her wisdom will be missed. #NikkiGiovanni

Happening now - Winsome Bingham storytime! @armyvet5.bsky.social

Book haul-The Table @armyvet5.bsky.social Wiley Blevins Jason Griffin, The Legendary Mo Seto @aychanwrites.bsky.social, Tokyo Night Parade @takahashiperry.bsky.social Minako Tomigahara

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Thank you, @mrinali.bsky.social for your beautiful illustrations! Thank you to my editor, @armyvet5.bsky.social, and to @wbny.bsky.social and the entire Reycraft Books team!

Oh Baby! We are on Publisher Weekly; "In Brief: November 21, 2024"! @armyvet5.bsky.social @christyewers_cat_agency @brdnjamforemma Thank you so much to the Abrams team for making me feel special :) ❤️Love you all. @publisherswkly

It was such a pleasure to see you again! ❤️

I’ve been absent due to medical leave. But I’ll be back in time to devour the greatness that is you and these stories. I’m so honored to have the opportunity to work with you! I hope I make you proud! Let’s goooooooooo!

This book is amazing! VAMPIRITA and her tactics will stay with you way after you close the book! #ChapterBooks