JUNE MOON has a trailer!

OMG! I am so honored and thrilled that SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews is a finalist for the scbwi Crystal Kite Awards. There are so many amazing books across all regions! If you are a member, be sure to cast your vote by June 21st. scbwi.org/crystal-kite

Yay! #12x12PB member @fictioncity (Lisa Katzenberger)'s #picturebook, A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY, illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr.- #kidlitartist and published by Sourcebooks Kids, hit the shelves today! See all of June's book birthdays: buff.ly/43OXTTS #newbook #booklaunch

We're celebrating #12x12PB member @jmorerabooks for the release of her #picturebook, ABUELO'S FLOWER SHOP, illustrated by Deise Lino and published by @beamingbooksmn, today! Check it out here: buff.ly/43OXTTS #newbook #booklaunch

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member Catrine Kyster for her #picturebook, REJSEN TIL NEW YORK: DENGANG OG NU (THE JOURNEY TO NEW YORK: THEN AND NOW), illustrated by Signe Gabriel and published by Gads Forlag! #newbook #booklaunch

Happy June Year's Eve! It's the halfway point in the year. Time to assess your goals and get yourself ready for success. Check out the latest #24CarrotWriting blog to learn how. 24carrotwriting.com/-blog/happy-ju…

So touched to see A GIFT FOR NAI NAI in the next round for the #crystalkiteaward. Honored to be among many #kidlit creators I admire. If you like my book, I hope you will consider voting for it. Thank you for your support ❤️ scbwi.org/crystal-kite

Thank you Gnome Road Publishing for featuring me on their blog where I share what inspired me to combine an alpaca & a library (Davis Farmland & Franklin Library) & share my favorite moments brought to life by the super talented illustrator team of Chantelle and Burgen gnomeroadpublishing.com/blogs/publishi…

Wow, Amy! I love the photo of #ISeeColor on your deck. I'll be Barrett Bookstore on Thursday. If it's not too much trouble, you can drop it off tomorrow, and I'll sign it for pick-up on Thursday or whenever it's convenient for you. Otherwise, I'll sign it the next time I see you! 🥰

Congratulations to our members, Margaret Chiu Greanias | How This Book Got Red, Angela Burke Kunkel, Elisa Boxer, and @AbiCushman, for being shortlisted in the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards! Voting in the final round closes June 21. scbwi.org/crystal-kite

Special thanks to Hope Lim for sharing her stunning #picturebook SOURGRASS with us at our June Book Chat! You can still grab the replay here: 12x12challenge.com/hope #amreading #amwriting #kidlit #writingcommunity

Congratulations to #12x12PB member @anitraroweschulte! She received the Christopher Award for her #picturebook, WILLOW AND BUNNY, as part of the 75th Annual Christopher Awards by @christophersinc! 🎉 Way to go, Anitra! 👏 #award #thechristophers

SOURGRASS is a warm hug for those of us who know what it’s like to have a friend move away. Hope Lim, Shahrzad Maydani #kidlitreview #childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebook #librarybooks #storytime #reading #BookRecommendation #parents #writingcommunity #SEL #friendship

It's #HolidayBookDriveChi ... year EIGHT! We'd love if you could be a part of the project that's delivered more than 5,000 books to young #Chicago scholars served by Leading with Literacy. For details on how to donate books, DM or visit this year's post! anitraroweschulte.com/blog/holidaybo…

Newly Updated! 11 Books for Kids Whose Best Friend Moved Away buff.ly/40kjQM8 via PragmaticMom #ReadYourWorld #picturebook #friendship #sourgrass #promise #memories Hope Lim

#Bookaday I added Hope Lim and Qin Leng's At the Window to my 2025 Books I Love presentation: pinterest.com/mrschureads/20…

Hope Lim I love it sooooo much! Rarely do I finish reading and book and say to myself, "I wish I had written that book." That's meant as a big compliment and not filled with envy. It is filled with admiration.

Hope Lim I think about moments of connection a lot. A LOT! I think about walking and observing a lot. A LOT! Which is all to say, I'm super excited to booktalk At the Window.

Hope Lim It is a really lovely book!

JUVENILE 1/2 Stella and Marigold by Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall Chronicle Books The First Week of School by Drew Beckmeyer Atheneum Books for Young Readers Sourgrass by Hope Lim and Shahrzad Maydani Beach Lane Books