Thanks to the Childrens Book Council for selecting IN THE DARK, the newest Adventures of Penguin and Panda graphic novel for young readers, for their October HOT OFF THE PRESS LIST! The books aren’t just fun to read—they’re a blast to write! cbcbooks.org/readers/sear... @marblepress.bsky.social

If you’re an author or illustrator, find a group of like-minded people who challenge you. These ladies aren’t just critique partners; they’re cherished brunch buddies, secret keepers, and co-counselors. 🩷🩷🩷@valerielawson.bsky.social @catrenlamb.bsky.social #tiffanyhinsonthomason

If you’re in San Diego this week, check out the free programming organized by the Children’s Book Council and the SD Central Library! Join us 7/25 at 10am PT for a graphic novel panel. @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social @marblepress.bsky.social @cbcbooks.bsky.social www.cbcbooks.org/2025/07/11/c...

Thanks to the @cbcbooks.bsky.social /Children’s Book Council for sponsoring this free event at this year’s San Diego Comic Con!! You can find the Cartoons to Comics panel at the San Diego Library July 25 at 10 am. We’ll do a signing directly afterwards. @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social

I had just enough time to explore The Rabbit Hole in KC today. I love that readers can actually interact with the exhibits! So much fun to see classic stories brought to life.

Had a lovely dinner and several chats with these wonderful women from @watermarkbooks.bsky.social in Wichita. See you in the fall, Erin and Kassandra!

My favorite books from this library visit are also great mentor texts. Most Unexpected Ending goes to MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS by @devpetty.bsky.social and Jared Chapman. Best Page Turn goes to THE DRAGON SLAYER by Tatyana Feeney. #KidLit @kidscanpress.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social

Congratulations Kelly and Tonya! 🎊

Thanks for the Small Business Saturday deal on books, @watermarkbooks.bsky.social ! And for that person you don’t know what to get? Trust me. They want books. 😉

I love MABEL WANTS A FRIEND!! @arielbbooks.bsky.social @marcrosenthal.bsky.social

Hey Wichita readers and teachers! I’ll be at Watermark Books on Saturday, November 30 at 10am for a free story time! @watermarkbooks.bsky.social

Thanks, Rachel. 😊

On Powwow Day is one of my faves!!

AT OUR TABLE by Patrick Hulse w/art by Madelyn Goodnight is an updated, inclusive take on the Thanksgiving holiday for young readers, who will see themselves, their families & traditions represented while also acknowledging & honoring the Indigenous peoples for whom it may be painful. #kidlit 📚👍

Thanks for sharing the latest Penguin and Panda graphic novel, Lori. 😊 I hope readers have as much fun reading them as I did writing them! #friendshipstories @marblepress.bsky.social

Yes! You know Magic City Books?! They are where I send people for signed copies of my books. They are super involved and connected in the community and do tons of events.

It’s true! They’re such kind and well-read people! 💙

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It's Time for the Sibert Smackdown! Introduce students to great nonfiction titles that may win the ALA Youth Media Award's Sibert Medal. tinyurl.com/y7ka7dp8 #edusky #kidlit #kidslovenonfiction

Do I work at the best school or what?! FOUR staff members surprised me by dressing as Penguin and Panda for Book Character Day! On top of that, they really had the characters down!! 🎊@marblepress.bsky.social

Because you and Trevor are awesome! 😉

#Oklahoma friends, if you have young kids or grandkids who love books, you should check out @brendamaier.bsky.social this weekend. Her books are perfect if you're looking for some early Christmas gifts! . . . #kidlit #picturebooks

Woohoo! Betsy Bird aka @fuse8.bsky.social has a new picture book coming out in 2025! Betsy is a longtime #kidlit book booster & I also love how supportive she is of illustrators. Scroll to the end of the article & you'll also see kudos to the designer, art director, project editor, & production mgr!

I wonder if there’s an illustrator appreciation day…#kidlit

My daughter showed me how to make onigiri, and I ate it for the first time. And we ordered molds so she can make it at college this fall.

I know authors need websites, but I dragged my feet for years on re-designing mine because I didn't "know someone" who does it. If you can rec someone, please add in the comments so other people will have an easier time than I did. (I used Websy Daisy, & I love it! And I'm not being paid.😉) #kidlit

Another square marked off my author Bingo card—this time it was being interviewed by a puppet! Thanks to the Austin Public Library’s The Van Show for the most delightful interview I’ve ever had! @austinpubliclibrary

Hey, ALA-bound friends! Come say hi if you can! I’ll be signing PENGUIN AND PANDA on Sunday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, and I’m signing LITTLE GREEN SWING, a modern folktale retelling, on Monday at 9:00 am. I’d love to connect with more bibliophiles! @marblepress.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social

Thanks, friend! 🩷 I’ll also be signing my upcoming @scholastic picture book retelling, LITTLE GREEN SWING! @marblepress.bsky.social

I definitely wouldn’t call this a hobby, but it was an educational, interesting thing. We took a gold mine tour while in Colorado, and I now have a gold dust-flecked rock for my class collection. Kids will love seeing it!

I feel the same—love critique days and the Oxford comma! Can we add Panera desserts?