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Brian Lies
@brianlies.bsky.social
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.
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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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.
November 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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I had a blast interviewing @brianlies.bsky.social in the latest episode of the Origins of Creativity Podcast! Check it out!
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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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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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
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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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
April 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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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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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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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
Delighted to see that @mrschureads.bsky.social added my upcoming CAT NAP to his 2025 Books I Love presentation. Thank you, Mr. Schu!
#Bookaday I added Cat Nap, by @brianlies.bsky.social, to my 2025 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...
April 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Cynthia Erivo. Wow.
March 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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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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.
tinyurl.com/3fzxdha3
February 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I was just texting someone, and my phone autocorrected “anniversary” to “loin weasel.”
February 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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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
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!!
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
January 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Calling all #animalovers! Don't miss this book by @mstewartscience.bsky.social & @brianlies.bsky.social !!

Coming 3/4 from #BeachLaneBooks!!
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

@brianlies.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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
Congratulations to @amedyckman.bsky.social for the Geisel Award win for VACATION (illus. by Mark Teague)!!!
January 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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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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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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
tinyurl.com/3fzxdha3
December 10, 2024 at 11:14 AM