Christy Matthes
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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
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
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
Happy Saturday, from Bruce.
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🥳 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
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
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
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