Playful, Peculiar, & Packed with Surprises! Will you guess the perfectly hilarious twist in this laugh-out-loud BIRTHDAY book? (Probably not. But that's part of the fun!) IT STARTED WITH A P written by Brittany Pomales Illustrated by Andrew Joyner penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738107...

My incredible friend and CP @staceystories.bsky.social recently shared an insightful interview with author @brittanypomales.bsky.social . I especially appreciated hearing Brittany’s reflections on her recent #kidlit #picturebook book launch! Read it here:

Loved this interview with @brittanypomales.bsky.social on the @staceystories.bsky.social blog! It was especially fascinating to read about her book launch experiences. www.staceybennettramirez.com/blog/intervi...

IT STARTED WITH A P has over 100 ratings on Goodreads and over 50 reviews on Amazon. Here are a few of my favorites! Thank you all for taking the time to leave a review.

I'm back! This year I'm helping you get funnier faster and take your manuscript from meh to HA! Register before the end of August and get the Friends & Family discount (Use code FRIEND10 at checkout for $10 off) Register at: girlpowerhour.weebly.com

To celebrate my birthday I’m gonna post “The Signs as Birthday Picture Books” BUT only on the gram. So if you’re not following me yet, go over and follow me.

Which King Liam are you today? Art from IT STARTED WITH A P Written by: Brittany Pomales Art by: Andrew Joyner Pubbed by: @penguinkids.bsky.social

Also, special Community Shout Out to @elaynecrain.bsky.social courtesy of the incredible @brittanypomales.bsky.social Make sure to listen to the episode for the details and on how to submit your own shoutout ☺️

The horde is coming!! There are only 10 days until #KidlitZombieWeek and the only way to survive is to participate! Are YOU ready? #kidlit #writersky #writingcommunity #amwriting

Thank you to The Youth Desk for featuring IT STARTED WITH A P as elementary read-aloud of the month. Teachers, make your lesson planning easier with these IT STARTED WITH A P discussion questions and take home activities. theyouthdesk.com/outreach-it-...

Wanna write funnier picture books? Try one of these tips from the comic science of The Big Bang Theory.

FREE PRINTABLES! Stretch storytime with IT STARTED WITH A P activity sheets. (Just in time for Summer reading ☀️📚) www.brittanypomales.com/books/

Loved this prompt: 📚 Name three things that start with a P that you couldn’t live without. What would your answer be?

In “MUSTACHE” by Mac Barnett and Kevin Cornell, a little girl serves as the voice of reason, questioning the king a few times throughout. I mirror this with the princess at the pier and at the end when she presents King Liam his cake. #kidlitmegafeed

It's ba-ack. Dunh, dunh, DUNH! Hey, #KidLit #WritingCommunity! #kidlitzombieweek hosted by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & Co has moved right here to BlueSky. Check it out: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WIP #PB #MG #YA #kidlitart

Confession: At the beginning of my writing journey, I didn’t write humor. I didn’t think I could, and I was too scared to admit that I wanted to. “Funny, Me? No. I’m not funny.” Sound familiar? (Throw a 👋 in the comments)

IT STARTED WITH A P has officially landed in Australia! To think some kid somewhere is circling my book the way I used to as a kid. 😍 What was your strategy when reading the scholastic flyer as a kid? Did you circle everything or were you choosey?

Authors, Right now, someone is reading your book, and you don’t even know it. How cool is that?

Stop, Drop, & Roll (with Laughter!) 🤣 Drop the funniest line you’ve ever written in a picture book draft. #kidlit #pbhumorlab

Wanna write funnier picture books? Watch (or rewatch) the Golden Girls! The Golden Girls were QUEENS in comedic chemistry. Steal a page from their playbook and turn your manuscript from ‘meh’ to ‘HA!’ in the Picture Book Humor Lab.

Take your IT STARTED WITH A P reading experience to a new level with this Brightly Storytime Read Aloud. youtu.be/cWTEo8ATMc0?...

“Who’s on first?” is picture book gold! It’s classic comedy structure and you bet it works in kidlit too. We’ll chat all about this and more in the Picture Book Humor Lab. Join us and take your manuscript from ‘meh’ to HA!”

Write Side by Side with a Published Author…Because Funny Doesn’t Happen by Accident In the Picture Book Humor Lab, you’ll: 💥 Write your own laugh-out-loud manuscript 💥 Watch a published author write theirs—live 💥 Ask questions, get feedback, and sharpen your funny bone.

ICYMI: Kidlit Haha Week winners were announced! I’ve been busy BUT the first two prizes are on their way and I am working my way through the others. Thanks for your patience. 🙂 brittanypomales.com/2025/04/23/k...

We’re keeping the party going with one of the coolest podcasts around! 😎 I talk about IT STARTED WITH A P, Kidlit Haha Week, PBparty, and working for The Little Press. Definitely worth a listen. #kidlitmegafeed

Want to write a funny picture book while watching a published author write theirs—live? Then the Picture Book Humor Lab has got you! This is not just a class. It’s a behind-the-scenes creative experience. Registration coming soon.

This weeks book reviews!! LLAMAS GO BANANAS by Briony Britten, illustrated by Pauline Gregory THE INTERPRETER, by Olivia Abtahi, illustrated by Monica Arnaldo IT STARTED WITH A P, by @brittanypomales.bsky.social, illustrated by Andrew Joyner

Happy #BookBirthday to the great new early childhood education reads that April brought us! (1/2)

The love for Literally, a Bookshop and IT STARTED WITH A P for Independent Bookstore Day yesterday has me on cloud nine. I’m no longer a writer behind a screen but an author smiling behind her book. Which bookshop did you support yesterday? (in-person or virtually) #kidlitmegafeed

IT STARTED WITH A P is in 99 libraries across the US. 😱 Thank you for making requests! Is it at yours? If not, here is everything you need to make a purchase request: Title: It Started With A P Author: Brittany Pomales ISBN: 9780593690833 Pub Date: April 8th, 2025

Celebrate National Pinata Day with a birthday-themed picture book! @robsayart.bsky.social @brennajeanneret.bsky.social @devpetty.bsky.social @taralazar.bsky.social @theislandwriter.bsky.social @woolleystories.bsky.social

Last week I stopped by Arizona PBS and was featured on Arizona Horizons. Check it out! 👇🏽 youtu.be/cTRBGDxHxQk?...

See y’all soon!

First time spotted in the WILD! Stopped into @bookmansaz.bsky.social in Mesa to sign copies of IT STARTED WITH A P. Written by Brittany Pomales Illustrated by Andrew Joyner Pubbed by @penguinkids.bsky.social

👑Today is THE DAY! 👑 IT STARTED WITH A P is available now. Playful, Peculiar, & Packed with Surprises! Will you guess the perfectly hilarious twist? (Probably not. But that's part of the fun!) Written by Brittany Pomales Illustrated by Andrew Joyner Pubbed @penguinkids.bsky.social

Looking for a kidlit critique group or hoping for one that better aligns with your interests? The Kidlit 2025 Critique Match is here: forms.gle/HsoHLUbQnMEH...

I’m so psyched to read IT STARTED WITH A P by @brittanypomales.bsky.social ! But also, check out this #kidlit post with tips on how to approach mentor texts to help you research your #picturebook idea! www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...

Highlights from my visit to Arizona PBS. Thanks to Arizona Horizons for featuring me and IT STARTED WITH A P. Written by Brittany Pomales Illustrated by Andrew Joyner Pubbed by @penguinkids.bsky.social

Kidlit Haha Day 5: THE NEXT PAGE COULD ALWAYS BE ANYTHING with Andrew Joyner Leave a comment on the blog to enter today's giveaway. brittanypomales.com/2025/04/05/k... #kidlitmegafeed

📚👍 Be careful what you banish from your kingdom.... jenabenton.com/2025/03/31/s... #kidlit #picturebooks #humor

#KidlitHaHa Week Day 4: CAN THIS BE FUNNIER with Frances Gilbert Leave a comment on the blog to enter today's giveaway. brittanypomales.com/2025/04/04/k... #kidlitmegafeed

#KidlitHaHa Week Day 3: THE MISCHIEVOUS AND THE MACABRE with Jack Meggit-Phillips. Leave a comment on the blog to enter today's giveaway. www.brittanypomales.com/2025/04/03/k... #kidlitmegafeed

Hear ye, hear ye! By royal decree you are hereby invited to attend Storytime Sprint with @brittanypomales.bsky.social on April 9th at 8 p.m. EST! Brittany will be reading IT STARTED WITH A P (art by Andrew Joyner). Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Happy #KidlitHahaWeek! I'm over at @brittanypomales.bsky.social blog talking about finding the laughs in a dual POV chapter book series! Stop by for a read - and to win a copy of Sparkle Pigs! #Kidlit #BookSky www.brittanypomales.com/2025/03/26/k...

#KidlitHaHa Week Day 2: SPARKLY SILLINESS! FINDING THE LAUGHS IN A DUAL POV CHAPTER BOOK SERIES with @stephcampisi.bsky.social. Leave a comment on the blog to enter today's giveaway. brittanypomales.com/2025/03/26/k...

Check it out!! I'm stoked to be a part of this year's #KidlitHaha Week hosted by the amazing @brittanypomales.bsky.social!! Check out the full post on her blog and enter for a chance to win!!! #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #writing #writingcommunity #funny

It's day one of #KidlitHaHa Week! 🎉 We are kicking off with 3 ½ ELEMENTS TO WRITING FUNNY NONFICTION with @brennajeanneret.bsky.social. Leave a comment on the blog to enter today's giveaway. brittanypomales.com/2025/04/01/k...

Imagine you had a dream that something terrible was going to happen but can’t remember what it is. Would you get rid of everything that starts with a P? #picturebook #interview #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/03/31/s...

Jena always packs an amazing interview in only seven questions. Thanks for having me!

How much alliteration is too much? Amuse Your Audience with me over on the Rate Your Story Blog! www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...