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Cathy Stefanec Ogren
@cathyso.bsky.social
Children's author of PEW! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham and THE LITTLE RED CHAIR. Coming in fall 2026, WINTER SOLSTICE HILL. https://cathystefanecogren.com/
Writing Tips for Bushel & Peck Submissions

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Industry Insights: The Two-Sentence Cover Note - Only Picture Books
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January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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If you love wonderful picture books about jazz and jazz greats, make sure to check out this post!
Reading Activities: Flora and the Jazzers by Astrid Sheckels - Only Picture Books
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January 20, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Coming on February 24th, a wonderful new book by Alexandra Thompson!

Meet the Talented Alexandra Thompson, Author & Illustrator! writersrumpus.com/2026/01/13/m...
Meet the Talented Alexandra Thompson, Author & Illustrator!
Amy Amberg (AA): Hi Alexandra! I’m looking forward to the publication of your newest book, Hazel and Herbert, due out at the end of February! It has the feeling of a sibling relationship set in the…
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January 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
BARBED WIRED BETWEEN US: Kirkus The Most Anticipated Children’s Books of Spring 2026 - Pragmatic Mom url:https://www.pragmaticmom.com/2026/01/barbed-wired-between-us-kirkus-the-most-anticipated-childrens-books-of-spring-2026/#comment-150099
January 6, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Congratulations!
December 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Join us, if you're near!
Check out these upcoming author events with @cathyso.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Did you know that in 1836, a 1,400-pound cheese sat in the entrance hall of the White House during Andrew Jackson's presidency? PEW! Talk about moldy cheese!! Learn more about this cheese at your favorite indie book store, Bookshop.org, or Barnes & Noble.
October 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
One great idea for ONE CAN BE Pat Zietlow Miller's newest book! Hurray for Pat and Little Free Libraries!
My friend @cathyso.bsky.social put ONE CAN BE in a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
in Salem, NH. It has a tall box for adult books, and a short box for kid books.

Cathy was in my first critique group. She was a school librarian and also hosted my first author visit. #megakidlit #nh #booksky
October 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
How many of these picture books have you read?

The 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Century
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The 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Century
There’s been a revolution in children’s storytelling—and it’s not just that the stories are more diverse.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
16 new picture books to check out!
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September 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
8 Picture Books about the Supreme Court & Pair of Signed Books GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom url:https://www.pragmaticmom.com/2025/09/8-picture-books-about-the-supreme-court-pair-of-signed-books-giveaway/
September 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
8 Picture Books about the Supreme Court & Pair of Signed Books GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom url:https://www.pragmaticmom.com/2025/09/8-picture-books-about-the-supreme-court-pair-of-signed-books-giveaway/
September 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
One of my favorite books, and now there's a new book by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury!

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Squelch squerch! Stumble trip! Tiptoe! — 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'
Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury revisit their classic story of a family going on a bear hunt (encountering many obstacles along the way) — and preview their new one, Oh Dear, Look What I Got!
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August 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Tips from author Pat Zietlow Miller on how to read and analyze picture books to become a better picture book writer!
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How to read a picture book
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August 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM