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...

Ready to infuse fun and originality into your writing? Our Mighty Writing Bundle is your gateway to creating unique and exciting children’s books! Get four amazing resources for just $176–over $270 in savings. ✨tinyurl.com/mighty-writing #KidLit #ChildrenBooks #KidsBooks

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.