The three SEL PB's I spotlight in my June blog post, "THE UNLIKEABLE CHARACTER: Comeuppance, or Come Around?" show the paths and outcomes for main characters who are bullies. #PictureBooks #SEL #KidLit tinyurl.com/kzh546zn Shout out to @danielmiyares.bsky.social

Today I was at an outdoor cafe for lunch. A woman came by, carrying a paper grocery bag. As she passed, she reached into the bag and pulled out a long-stemmed white rose, which she gave to me...for no reason! She just smiled and walked on, giving people roses. Here's the rose. Share the joy!

Perhaps you know a young perfectionist. "May" I invite you to my blog post, Restraint Becomes Unbridled Joy, featuring THE GIRL WHO NEVER MADE MISTAKES...Another great PB with a strong social-emo message #PictureBooks #SEL #KidLit www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

Hello, Spring! For April, Spotlights blog is "WHEN HOLDING ON HOLDS YOU BACK" starring the book "Ready to Smile Again" by Katie Lee Reinert. #PictureBooks #$SEL #KidLit www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

Yippee! My story, Game Changer, received an Honorable Mention in the 2026 #50PreciousWords! Congrats to all the winners and HMs. Thanks @viviankirkfield.bsky.social & colleagues for this annual event! #KidLit viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/31/50preciouswords-2026-prize-winners-honorable-mentions/

Here is our very first March On With Mentor Text post! Join in the fun, fundamentals and PRIZES!! It's a worthwhile event for writers and authors so please share far and wide to support the cause! Comment on the blog for a chance to win those prizes! www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-1...

Welcome to March, everyone! In my blog this month, see how kids' Know-How is shown in NANCY BESS HAD A DRESS by Claire Noland. Let's not underestimate kids! @claireannette.bsky.social www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b... #PictureBooks #SEL #KidLit

Three writers I know just won Promising Manuscript Awards from #SeasonsofKidLit! Congrats, Donna Rossman @donnarossman.bsky.social, Robin Currie @robincurrie.bsky.social, and Andrew Fairchild @robincurrie.bsky.social And congrats, Kelly Clasen, PhD @kellyclasenwriter.bsky.social & Stephanie Owen!

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...

Every month I spotlight a PB with SEL benefit. My blog post this month, "From Coddled to Competent," features THE PALACE RAT. Shout-out to author Lynne Marie @literallylynne.bsky.social #PictureBooks #KidLit #SEL www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

"Breaking Out of Self-Doubt," the new post on my SPOTLIGHTS blog, features"Perfectly Imperfect Mira" by Faith Pray, a picture book story of growing self-awareness and self-management. #PictureBooks #KidLit #SEL www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

For Hanukkah 2024, my blog post, "Coming Out on Top" spotlighted author Elissa Brent Weissman's HANUKKAH UPSIDE DOWN. Take a look at what this wonderful book has to offer! #PictureBooks #KidLit #SEL www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

December's here! My "SPOTLIGHTS" blog post, "What Shall We Celebrate?" features the true Christmas-Hanukkah story JACKIE'S GIFT. Sharon Robinson, daughter of the great Jackie Robinson, authored this interfaith tale. #PictureBooks #SEL #KidLit www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

My November blog post, "Common Ground," spotlights THE FORT by Laura Perdew. From conflict to community, a shout-out to @lmperdew.bsky.social #PictureBook #KidLit #SEL Here's the link: www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

This month SPOTLIGHTS blog, titled FROM PASSIVELY PRETTY TO PRETTY DARN POWERFUL, shines on a glorious picture book: LILLYBELLE, A Damsel NOT in Distress, author Joana Pastro, illo Jhon Ortiz. #PB #KidLit #SEL www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

My September blog, "I See Myself in You," suggests picture books offer wisdom for adults, not only children. It features A MOON FOR MOE AND MOE (Jane Breskin Zalben, Mehrdokt Amini) and THAT FLAG (Tameka Fryer Brown, Nikkolas Smith). #PIctureBooks #SEL www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

It's already August! This month I spotlight picture books that cultivate the capacity to take another person's perspective: DUCK! RABBIT! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and XO, Exoplanet by @underwoodwriter.bsky.social #SEL #PIctureBooks www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

Hello, all! For July, my spotlighted PB is JUST LIKE MILLIE by Lauren Castillo.#KidLit #SEL #PictureBooks Find my post, SAFE ENOUGH TO BE BRAVE, at www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

Time for my happy dance! My debut picture book is announced! SCAT, CAT! A Story of MItzvahs, forthcoming from Kar-Ben, illustrated by Billie Michaels. #KidLit #PictureBooks #JewishJoy

Happy June! My featured PB this month is A HAT FOR MRS. GOLDMAN by Michelle Edwards @michellejedwards.bsky.social, illustrated by G. Brian Karas. #KidLit #SEL #PictureBooks Find my post, "Caring for the Carer," at www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

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For May, my "SPOTLIGHT" warmly welcomes everyone to gather under THE BIG UMBRELLA by Amy June Bates. #KidLit #SEL #PictureBooks Check in at childrensbookacademy.com/blogs/kidlit... or at my website, www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

My "Spotlights" blog post for April features PAULA'S PATCHES by Gabriella Aldeman (Author) and Rocío Arreola Mendoza (Illustrator). See it on my website, www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

CONGRATS to Winners and Honorable Mentions from @viviankirkfield.bsky.social 2025's #50PreciousWords contest! Shout-outs to Winners and HM's I've studied with: @susaninez.bsky.social, @jessicammilo.bsky.social, @charlinebarger.bsky.social, @donnarossman.bsky.social, @robincurrie.bsky.social,

Did you know that school libraries not only foster a love of reading and literacy in kids, but also impact their level of academic achievement, including test scores and graduation rates? School libraries matter!! 🩷 #kidlit #WritingCommmunity #literacy #schoollibrary #BookHero

"POV is the lens with which we tell a story. But choosing the right point of view can be a challenge." Check out this craft post with PB mentor texts to study (by me!). #kidlit #mentortexts #storytelling #writerstoolbox www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...

Who else is enjoying March On with Mentor Texts? Thanks for hosting this, #RYS, @literallylynne.bsky.social

My March picture-book blog post, FITTING IN WHEN YOU’RE UNIQUE, features Helen H. Wu's book, LONG GOES TO DRAGON SCHOOL (Yeehoo Press). On my website at www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b... and at Children's Book Academy, childrensbookacademy.weebly.com/blogfish/fit... #kidlit #PB #SEL

Hooray for #50PreciousWords 2025! Sharing my post here, as well. There's still time to enter, until 11:59pm ET tonight, 3/3! viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/02/5...

For February, my blog post "HEARTS with Heart!" shines a spotlight on LOVE WILL TURN YOU AROUND (Mary Munson and Kate Talbot) and LOVING KINDNESS (Deborah Underwood and Tim Hopgood) www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b... and childrensbookacademy.weebly.com/blogfish #kidlit #PB #SEL

Since April, I've been spotlighting picture books with social-emotional themes (I'm a school psychologist) - some with Jewish themes as well (because I am). Monthly, at www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-blog and at childrensbookacademy.weebly.com/blogfish #kidlit #picturebooks #SEL

Hi, my #SEL #PB #KidLit blog post this month features learning about competition in the context of Hanukkah. The book is Hanukkah Upside Down by Elissa Brent Weissman and Omer Hoffmann. childrensbookacademy.com/blogs/kidlit...

@debbieohi.com, your helpful guides and packs are most appreciated! publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...

Does anyone else LOVE revising? I'm amazed and delighted to discover the improvements that are possible.

Anxiety taught me to practice relaxation and meditation. These habits have enriched everything, including my writing and work as a psychologist. I keep notes I call "No Expectations." Here's the first one.

An interactive FREE workshop to refine the first 50 words of my PB manuscript? With an industry expert, an agent, and prizes? Yes, Please! Maybe I'll see you there! Dec 14. childrensbookacademy.com/pages/free-w... #PB #KidLit

Happy to arrive in this butterfly garden! I'm a school psychologist and writer looking for kidlit and optimism.