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Christy Matthes
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Children's book writer, nature and animal lover, cat wrangler, promotions coordinator for SCBWI-Michigan and a member of the editorial team for The Mitten, SCBWI-Michigan's blog. #12x12, #SCBWI, Rate Your Story
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Happy Book Birthday to Cindy Williams Schrauben on the publication of HANK’S CHANGE OF HEART. Read more about Cindy and how a real event in her hometown inspired the story. 🥳

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November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to Laura Stewart whose own “backyard” chickens inspired CLUCKY’S WEEK. Read more about Laura and what’s next for her on our blog. 🥳

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November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Happy Saturday, from Bruce.
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Workshop with Sylvie Frank
Can’t make it live? No worries—you’ll get the replay and still have access to the exclusive submission.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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🥳 Congratulations to Kathleen Marcath on the publication of MY MONSTER TRUCK GOES EVERYWHERE WITH ME: COLORING & ACTIVITY BOOK. Read more about Kathleen and what’s next for her on our blog.

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October 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Celebrate National Fossil Day with Joyce P. Uglow!
Hi, readers, writers, and paleontology fanatics, too! Today is National Fossil Day - a day to promote the scientific and educational value of fossils. What better way to celebrate the occasion than w...
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October 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside!
Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...
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October 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Trick or Treat with Laura Sassi!
Hi readers, writers, and pumpkin-lovers, too! What’s better than having tea? Having tea with a friend, of course.We're thrilled to celebrate the season with author Laura Sassi and her beautiful new bo...
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October 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Trick Or Treat with Tara J. Hannon!
Hi readers, writers, and ghosties of all sorts! We're thrilled to have author and illustrator Tara J. Hannon back on our blog today sharing her newest chapter book series, perfect for fright-filled re...
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October 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Trick or Treat with Tiny Tree Books!
Hi readers, writers, and book lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to have an incredible guest with us today. Anthony Barlow, Marketing Manager at Tiny Tree Books, is here to share more about the books...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Trick or Treat with Casey Lyall!
Hi, readers, writers, and jam lovers, too! You’re in for a super exciting (and tasty) treat today -author Casey Lyall is here to share another book jam-packed with humor, fright, and fun!Vampire Jam S...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Double Feature: Trick or Treat with Mark Snoad!
Hi, readers, writers, and light-seekers, too! If you’re looking for an exciting, action-packed, fantastical adventure featuring an unlikely yet relatable hero… you’ve come to the right place today!We’...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Trick or Treat with Amy Houts!
Hi readers, writers, and haunted house lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to celebrate the day with the incredible Amy Houts - author of over 100 books! She's here with us sharing her new book with M...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Trick or Treat with Kris Tarantino!
Hi, readers, writers, and sleepy monsters, too! Are you ready for monster-sized fun? Then you won’t want to miss this interview with the extremely talented Kris Tarantino, author of Bedslime Blues—the...
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October 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Trick or Treat with Justin Colón!
Hi, bee-utiful readers, writers, and eerie-book enthusiasts of all sorts! What could possibly top a book about zombies? A book about zom-bees, of course! 🐝💀 We’re buzzing with excitement to welcome Ju...
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October 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Trick or Treat with Nick Eliopulos!
Hi, readers, writers, and catacomb explorers of all sorts! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome the extremely talented Nick Eliopulos—middle grade author of more than 70 books! Nick joins us to share his ...
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October 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Trick or Treat with Mirka Hokkanen!
Hi, readers, writers, and seasons lovers of all kinds! We’re thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Mirka Hokkanen, who’s here today to share her wonderful new books - perfect for fall or any time...
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October 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Trick or Treat with Helen Kemp Zax!
Hi, readers, writers, and to-do list keepers too! Today we're thrilled to showcase another book perfect for spooky season & fall reading! Please give a wicked-warm welcome to Helen Kemp Zax and her br...
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October 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Trick or Treat with Heather Pierce Stigall!
Hi readers, writers, and ghastly ghosts, too! We're thrilled to celebrate another day of fall with a must-read for the season. Author Heather Pierce Stigall is here today to share her newly released b...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Double Feature: Trick or Treat with Editor Lynne Marie! Plus, Pitch a MS to her!
Hi, readers, writers, and Halloween-fanatics, too! We're starting the festivities with a BANG this year. Please enjoy our Double Feature with #SeasonsOfKidLit's own, Lynne Marie. Lynne Marie is back o...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Trick or Treat with Deb Adamson!
Hi parents, librarians, book fanatics, writers, and readers of all sorts! Gob-Lynne Marie and I, Heather-ween Macht, are here to say: Happy October to you all! We're so thrilled to have you here, Tric...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Take a Book. Share a Book. Today, SCBWI-Michigan's Equity and Inclusion team hosted our Little Free Library Day. For those not familiar with LFL, check it out via the link. #SCBWIMI, #ReadInColor, #naomibooksllc, #littlefreelibrary
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September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Happy Book Birthday! 🥳

Happy Book Birthday to Lynn Baldwin on the publication of MY BACKYARD USED TO BE. Read more about Lynn and the inspiration behind this “going backwards” story structure on our blog.

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September 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Celebrate National Elephant Day with Melody C. Peugh!
Hi, readers, writers, and elephant lovers of all sorts! Today is National Elephant Appreciation Day and we have the perfect treat in store. Author Melody C. Peugh is with us today sharing her debut bo...
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September 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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My copy arrived today, and I'm looking forward to diving into this story written by my friend Anita Fitch Pazner.
September 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM