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Heather Stigall
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📚KidLit Author
#SCBWI PA East Critique Group Coordinator
👻GILBERT & THE GHOST (Beaming Books 2025)
🐰PAISLEY'S BIG BIRTHDAY (Clavis Books, 2023)
🚌PAISLEY’S BIG FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Clavis Books, 2027)
picture book obsessed, creator of stuff
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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · Nov 24
📣Thrilled to announce that Paisley's Big Birthday will have a SEQUEL!
PAISLEY'S BIG FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL will be in bookstores 2027! 🐰📘🖍️
TY Amy Nielsen, Natallia Bushuyeva, & Clavis for making this possible!
#kidlit #picturebooks #picturebooksequel #bookdeal #booksforkids #childrensbooks #reading
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It's time for Member News! Check out the exciting news from our Eastern PA members this month on the blog. And don't forget to send us your news to share! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/31/m...
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January 31, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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📚👍It's #InternationalFriendshipMonth! 🐥🩷🐶🩷🐿️
Plenty of friendship picture books out there to help celebrate. How about a new one: LOVE FINDS A WAY by Vern Kousky
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#kidlit #whattoread #picturebooks #friendship #kindness #childrensbooks #roaringbrookpress
BOOK REVIEW: IT’S INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP MONTH!
​…and I’ve got an adorable picture book to recommend commemorating this holiday.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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📚👍It's #WorldHijabDay!
Here's my 2023 review of a great book to read today - UNDER MY HIJAB by Hena Khan & @aaliyamj.bsky.social @leeandlow.bsky.social
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#kidlit #bookreview #picturebooks #childrensbooks #booksforkids #literacy #educators #whattoread
REVIEW: IT’S WORLD HIJAB DAY!
​Today’s holiday is for honoring Muslim women who wear the hijab. Today’s picture book recommendation is told from the point of view of a child who celebrates the ways her family members wear...
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February 1, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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📣Our friends in the Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands region have posted an event! Check out their #SFF webinar!⚡Can't wait to hear from lit agent John Baker @belllomaxmoreton.bsky.social @jjbker.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social #scbwiwebinar #writinghorror #writingwebinar www.scbwi.org/events/explo...
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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I'm sad about the news of her passing, but I thought I'd share a bit of encouragement (in Moira's words) to all who need it today
a woman in a black and white suit says you can succeed
ALT: a woman in a black and white suit says you can succeed
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January 30, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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🐰Exciting news: Éditions Héritage purchased the rights to publish Paisley's Big Birthday (Clavis Pub/Illus. Bushuyeva) which means the Canadian-French edition will be marketed and distributed in Canada! 🇨🇦
#paisleysbigbirthday #picturebooks #kidlit #reading #kidsbooks #booksforkids #childrensbooks
January 28, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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Loved this interview with Vicky Weber who will be participating in @scbwiepa.bsky.social 's February online intensive.
January 22, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Great interview! I'm getting more excited by the day for this year's Pocono Retreat!
scbwiepa.bsky.social SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 14d
We're thrilled to be able to bring agent Jennie Dunham, founder of Dunham Literary, to our Pocono Retreat! Find out more about Jennie and our spring retreat in this interview by Robyn on our blog.

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January 22, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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📚👍Happy #squirrelappreciationday!🐿️
Here's my 2023 review of a perfect picture book to read today - HAT CAT by @troystory.bsky.social & @evecoy.bsky.social :
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#kidlit #WhatToRead #picturebooks #bookreview #literacy #reading @candlewickpress.bsky.social
REVIEW: IT’S SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY!
When my grandfather was alive and still living in his house, he had a daily lunchtime routine: He would sit outside of his backyard workshop, drink a glass of milk, and eat a sliced apple with...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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📚👍It may be #bluemonday but I've got a book recommendation to cheer you up!
Here's my 2023 review for @berrietr.bsky.social's BELLA & BLUE:
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#kidlit #graphicnovel #chapterbooks #WhatToRead #bookreview #childrensbooks #booksforkids #reading #literacy
REVIEW: IT’S BLUE MONDAY!
​The third Monday in January is apparently the saddest day of the year. Are you blue? I know just the book to cheer you up:
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January 19, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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WHAT: Story Time!
WHEN: Monday, 1/19, 11:00 - 11:30 AM
WHERE: Plant Roots & the Bookery Coffeehouse, Haverford, PA

#kidlit #storytime #paisleysbigbirthday #picturebooks #authorevent #MeetTheAuthor #reading #literacy #BookstoreEvent #shoplocal

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Children's Read Aloud - Paisley's Big Birthday — Plant Roots & The Bookery
Bring the littles, grab a coffee and enjoy the reading of “Paisley’s Big Birthday” by Heather Stigall on January 19 from 11:00-11:30am! When Paisley hops out of bed the morning of her birthday, she...
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January 19, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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Only a few spots remaining for this virtual event in which you can share MULTIPLE PBs, illustrations, or chapters in as series of live Zoom meetings with one of our esteemed faculty of literary agents! Don't miss out!

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#kidlit #amwriting #amillustrating #scbwievent
A dark blue background. On the left is the submission shine logo, a graphic of an open book with shiny golden stars and glowing paintbrush marks. The text reads: registration extended ***** 4 spots remaining. Submission Shine 2026 online critique intensive, February 19-21. 4 Zoom critiques. Mix-n-match: illustration or PB/MG/YA samples + 1 career consultation/pitch session = 5 (20-min) Zoom sessions with the faculty agent of your choice.
January 10, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Meet literary agent Carter Hasegawa, who will be joining us next month for Submission Shine, our online critique intensive! Check out the interview with Carter on our blog.

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January 10, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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In the Illustration Illuminated column on the blog today, Robyn highlights Eastern PA SCBWI's efforts in equity and inclusion. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/12/i...
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Illustration Illuminated—January 2026
Making Room for All Voices: How Eastern PA SCBWI Fosters Equity and Inclusion, by Robyn H. Stone As we begin a new year, it feels especially important to reflect on how SCBWI—and our Eastern Pennsy…
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January 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Registration is OPEN! Who's joining me?
January 16, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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Can't wait for Pocono! Here's a little taste of what's in store!
scbwiepa.bsky.social SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 21d
We're getting pumped for our annual Pocono Retreat! Meet lit agent Anjanette Barr @bookbarrista.bsky.social in this interview by @kcstrocchia.bsky.social and find out how to meet her in person at the retreat! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/a...
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January 16, 2026 at 4:44 AM
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📚👍Happy #NationalRubberDuckyDay!🐤
What a great opportunity to give a shoutout to @berrietr.bsky.social's new picture book JUST DUCKY: A FRIENDSHIP TAKES FLIGHT.
My review:
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#kidlit #WhatToRead #booksforkids #childrensbooks #bookreview #reading #literacy
January 13, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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📚👍Happy #HouseplantAppreciationDay! 🌱🌷
My review for the perfect #PB to read today:
BEST BUDS by @beckyscharn.bsky.social & @jiaruizhang.bsky.social
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#kidlit #picturebooks #WhatToRead #bookreview #bookrecommendations #friendship #bff #reading #literacy
BOOK REVIEW: HAPPY HOUSEPLANT APPRECIATION DAY
​You know I have a perfect picture book to recommend for this holiday.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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⛄My winter newsletter is out! ❄
What's inside?
Where I've been, with whom, and where I'll be next, what I'm celebrating, how to play Ghosts in the Graveyard and more!
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#kidlit #childrensbooks #reading #literacy #educators #picturebooks #authornewsletter #winter
January 9, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Do you want to write picture books? Consider joining the 12x12 Picture Book Challenge. 12x12 has been instrumental in my kidlit career! #12x12challenge #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity #writingchallenge #amwriting #amrevising
12x12challenge.bsky.social 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 26d
Registration for the 2026 #12x12PB Picture Book Writing Challenge is OPEN! 🎉

Join today and start your writing year with community, accountability, and craft support.

Sign up: buff.ly/0YhC3PT

We can't wait to welcome you into the community! ❤️
January 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Where I'll be this month:

More details and other upcoming event info here: www.heatherpiercestigall.com/events--news...

#kidlit #kidlitcommunity #authorevent #storytime #bookevent #localauthor #library #shoplocal #indiebookstore #reading #gilbertandtheghost #paisleysbigbirthday
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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🥰😘Thank you, Katrina Moore, for this lovely review of GILBERT & THE GHOST! 👻Gilbert is not just for Halloween, but for anyone who feels unseen! 📚 Philly locals: Come by Ink & Inspiration Local Author Showcase Sat, 1-3 PM. More info: umtlibrary.libcal.com/event/15772434 @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Interested in meeting authors local to the Eastern PA area?
Come to Ink & Inspiration at the Upper Merion Township Library this Saturday from 1 to 3!
January 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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📚👻 I love when friends share photos of my books "in the wild!" Ann spotted GILBERT & THE GHOST on display (face out!!) with these wonderful books at Malibu Village Bookstore! TY both! #kidlit #booklove #kidsbooks #indiebooks #reading #readingcommunity #gilbertandtheghost @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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📚I'll be kicking off my '26 book events w Upper Merion Township Library's Ink & Inspiration Local Author Showcase Saturday, Jan 10, 1-3 PM. I hope to see you there! 📖

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#kidlit #bookevent #AuthorEvent #booksforkids #upcomingevents2026 @austinadixon.bsky.social
2026 Ink & Inspiration: Local Author Showcase - Local Authors Event
Join us for Ink & Inspiration: Local Author Showcase at the library! Celebrate the incredible talent within our community as local authors share their stories, insights, and...
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December 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM