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Brian Lies
@brianlies.bsky.social
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NYT bestselling children’s book author and illustrator. Caldecott honoree. Visiting author. Gardener, woodworker, fan of “how to” videos and making stuff like pickles, cheese and kimchi.
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Today at 2:00, @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social will host a CAT NAP reading and signing. Come see some of the original 3D art from the book, get a signed copy—and stickers! @harperkids.bsky.social #greenwillowbooks
November 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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sarahsbrannen.bsky.social
There are not one, but two picture books about little skaters coming out on November 11! How cool is that? I can't wait to read @brittanyjthurman.bsky.social's COME CATCH A DREAM, it sounds wonderful.
Cover of the picture book Come Catch A Dream shows a young child with yellow mittens and hat, a scarf, a blue jacket and white skates, looking excited. Cover of the picture book LOLLY ON THE ICE shows a young child with curly red hair, yellow mittens, a yellow scarf with white stars, a coral jacket and white skates, in front of the moon. A happy dog follows her.
November 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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gehrisch-arts.com
I had a blast interviewing @brianlies.bsky.social in the latest episode of the Origins of Creativity Podcast! Check it out!
originsofcreativitypodcast.com Origins of Creativity Podcast @originsofcreativitypodcast.com · Sep 19
In this episode, acclaimed children's book author and illustrator @brianlies.bsky.social shares his journey into the world of writing and illustration, the importance of curiosity in creativity, and the creative process behind his latest book, Catnap!

Website: www.booklingmedia.com/podcast
September 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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harperstacks.bsky.social
Calling all cat lovers, museum goers, art appreciators, and picture book readers—CAT NAP by @brianlies.bsky.social is finally here! 🐈 🎨

Looking for ways to spark creativity in your classroom or library with CAT NAP? Click here for a free educator's guide: bit.ly/4lZmj5M
September 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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mstewartscience.bsky.social
How exciting that Meet the Mini-mammals is on the @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social bestseller list for the third month in a row!
@brianlies.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
brianlies.bsky.social
Near Gaithersburg, MD? Join me and many other wonderful authors and illustrators at the Gaithersburg Book Festival, 10-6, Saturday, May 17th. I’ll be presenting and signing @mstewartscience.bsky.social ‘s MEET THE MINI MAMMALS (and a sneak peek at what’s next!).
May 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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nancyhudgins.com
This one never grows old: THE ROUGH PATCH, a #picturebook written and illustrated by @brianlies.bsky.social. About sharing your life with a dog. So poignant and lovely. And if you love dogs, check out @weratedogs.com. Always heartwarming. #kidlit #PB
The cover art is a picture of a gardener (who happens to be a fox) on a ladder shaping a tall bush with shears. He's wearing a red long sleeved undershirt, denim blue overalls and gloves. The background has a fence in the midground and the sky above.
April 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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bookstr.bsky.social
From "Bitsy Bat, School Star" by @kazwindness.bsky.social to "Bats at the Library" by @brianlies.bsky.social , these amazing illustrated children's books will bring kids closer to a deep connection with a mysterious but cute creature at nighttime. 🦇

[🖋️ Writer: Sophia Gerneck] 📚💙

#BookSky #Bat
April 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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mstewartscience.bsky.social
Teachers! Librarians!
Tips for adding Nonfiction Readers Theater to your lessons.
tinyurl.com/5c47bpwn
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Nonfiction Readers Theater
Last week,  I shared some information about the nonfiction read aloud resources on my website and provided a link to the read aloud guide ...
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April 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
brianlies.bsky.social
The name is pronounced “lees,” and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise (don’t be fooled by the pirate readings of my books on YouTube!).
April 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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mstewartscience.bsky.social
One more reason to love and support local independent bookstores. My book with @brianlies.bsky.social is #2 on the @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social bestsellers list.
#edusky #kidlit
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April 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
brianlies.bsky.social
Delighted to see that @mrschureads.bsky.social added my upcoming CAT NAP to his 2025 Books I Love presentation. Thank you, Mr. Schu!
mrschureads.bsky.social John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · Apr 5
#Bookaday I added Cat Nap, by @brianlies.bsky.social, to my 2025 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...
Cat Nap by Brian Lies
April 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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imaginationsoup.bsky.social
Incredible New Nonfiction Children’s Books, March 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-nonficti... #kidlit @mstewartscience.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social @katiewrayschon.bsky.social @brookehartman.bsky.social @lourdesheuer.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
brianlies.bsky.social
Cynthia Erivo. Wow.
March 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
brianlies.bsky.social
OK. Name a thing you do that makes sense to you— but might seem obsessive to other people. I’ll start: I take the hotel shampoo I’ve opened back home with me, and get four or five further washes out of it.
February 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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mstewartscience.bsky.social
Mark your calendar!
@brianlies.bsky.social and I will be sharing our new book @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social on Sat March 15 at 11:00 am. We hope you join us for a reading, STEM activity and art demo.
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February 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
brianlies.bsky.social
I was just texting someone, and my phone autocorrected “anniversary” to “loin weasel.”
February 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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jodieapeseche.bsky.social
The final prompt for #januarty is #angle and in looking through my work I found this "Botello's Menagerie" which was done in #procreate as an ode to one of my favorite artists, #angelbotello I think you will find a few wonky angles! #figurativeart #procreateart #cat #bird
January 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
brianlies.bsky.social
I’m donating an illustrator portfolio review, including a 30 minute phone / Zoom call to discuss— and an inscribed copy of my 2019 Caldecott Honor book THE ROUGH PATCH as a separate item. Bid on either or both, to aid LA area wildfire relief —bidding ends TONIGHT (Tuesday) at 8 PM Pacific!!
kidlitforla.bsky.social Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · Jan 26
We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th.

Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza...

Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social
Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typed text is the same info in post. There is a photo of the item contributor. Typed text says, Kidlit Auction Open Now! About Kidlit For Los Angeles We are a group of kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately needed funds for wildfire relief efforts in the impacted communities. Logos for: California Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Animal Wellness Foundation Fire Relief Fund. How does the auction work? Donations are listed on our auction page. Bid on items here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Winners will show proof of donation to one of the auction’s four charities as payment for their item(s). These receipts will be reviewed, and winners will be connected with donors after verification. The auction is January 20th (9am PST) through January 28th (8pm PST). How Can I Help? Follow us here and on IG @kidlitforlosangeles. We’re sharing some of the amazing donations of signed books, school visits, art, critiques, and AMAs from award-winning and NYT bestselling authors & illustrators, agents, and editors. Bid high and bid often! There are items from donors like Peter Brown, Suzanne Collins, Leigh Bardugo, Amanda Gorman, Kate DiCamillo, Jeff Kinney, Tui
January 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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gianferrari-m.bsky.social
Calling all #animalovers! Don't miss this book by @mstewartscience.bsky.social & @brianlies.bsky.social !!

Coming 3/4 from #BeachLaneBooks!!
mstewartscience.bsky.social Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · Jan 28
It's always SO exciting when a new book arrives.
The idea for this book came from my husband and it's dedicated to him, so that makes it extra special.

Available for preorder at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social

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January 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
brianlies.bsky.social
Raise your hand if you’ve ever hit “like” on a post partly because you saw it was at something like “1.9k likes,” and hoped yours would bump it to 2k
January 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
brianlies.bsky.social
Congratulations to @amedyckman.bsky.social for the Geisel Award win for VACATION (illus. by Mark Teague)!!!
January 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
brianlies.bsky.social
Is anyone else aamused that, in tv police procedurals, ALL suspects have clear and professionally-lighted headshots that can be pinned to the “murder board” as the sleuths discuss the crime?
January 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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mstewartscience.bsky.social
Woo-hoo! Thank you @slj.com for this fantastic STARRED review. @brianlies.bsky.social and I are thrilled.
#edusky #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social
January 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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mstewartscience.bsky.social
The first reviews for my upcoming book with @brianlies.bsky.social are in, and they're terrific. Meet the Mini-mammals hits bookshelves in March 2025, but it's available now for pre-order at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social
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December 10, 2024 at 11:14 AM