Kathy Halsey
@infowoman.bsky.social
Kid lit Author | 📚🖌 Ask Infowoman: A Library Consult |PBChat Mentee |Corgis | NFNerd |Former Storyteller Academy Community Manager | Retired Librarian | https://www.kathyhalsey.com/
Twitter handle: @infowoman1
Twitter handle: @infowoman1
Board book? Picture book? How do they differ? How do you write a board book? A roundtable full of great advice & examples from @authorlauragehl.bsky.social @nchurnin.bsky.social, Laura Purdie Salas, & Darrin Lunde.
Part 2 next week w/Sue Heavenrich!
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/11/writ...
Part 2 next week w/Sue Heavenrich!
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/11/writ...
Writing Board Books part I ~ an author's roundtable
by Sue Heavenrich Welcome to the GROG’s roundtable discussion about Board Books. I’ve got four board book authors with me today, so grab you...
groggorg.blogspot.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Board book? Picture book? How do they differ? How do you write a board book? A roundtable full of great advice & examples from @authorlauragehl.bsky.social @nchurnin.bsky.social, Laura Purdie Salas, & Darrin Lunde.
Part 2 next week w/Sue Heavenrich!
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/11/writ...
Part 2 next week w/Sue Heavenrich!
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/11/writ...
November 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
@jessicafgwrites.bsky.social shares a creepy browseable nonfiction picture book about animal behaviors. Get ready to be amazed and horrified this Halloween season and every season. Get tips on research and writing nonfiction, too.
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/so-r...
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/so-r...
So Rude: Animals Behaving Badly! Book Chat and Review with Jessica Fries-Gaither by Kathy Halsey
It’s always a treat when an author friend has a new book drop and wants to share it with the GROG. This week’s treat from Jessica Fries-Gait...
groggorg.blogspot.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
@jessicafgwrites.bsky.social shares a creepy browseable nonfiction picture book about animal behaviors. Get ready to be amazed and horrified this Halloween season and every season. Get tips on research and writing nonfiction, too.
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/so-r...
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/so-r...
It's Reformation Sunday! The Hope Lutheran Church choir is doing 2 numbers to celebrate. Here is one, full of hope.
Freedom Is Coming!
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Freedom Is Coming!
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October 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It's Reformation Sunday! The Hope Lutheran Church choir is doing 2 numbers to celebrate. Here is one, full of hope.
Freedom Is Coming!
tinyurl.com/2v5dmmh4
Freedom Is Coming!
tinyurl.com/2v5dmmh4
Picture Book Palooza 2 with Janine Lee, Laura Gruszka, and Bunmi Ishola! Real time pitches with feedback for writers!
@ctcwriters.bsky.social #WBPitch
@ctcwriters.bsky.social #WBPitch
October 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Picture Book Palooza 2 with Janine Lee, Laura Gruszka, and Bunmi Ishola! Real time pitches with feedback for writers!
@ctcwriters.bsky.social #WBPitch
@ctcwriters.bsky.social #WBPitch
(The Oval at Ohio State University viewed from The Thompson Library)
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity
October 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
(The Oval at Ohio State University viewed from The Thompson Library)
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity
A writing activity that became more... a writing process "when young writers feel the power & courage to whisper
a story in the library & hear someone gasp...connections—that’s the real magic". @tburleson.bsky.social crafts a 2-sentence scary story contest.
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/from...
a story in the library & hear someone gasp...connections—that’s the real magic". @tburleson.bsky.social crafts a 2-sentence scary story contest.
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/from...
From Contest to Craft: Leveling Up the Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest
How two small changes turned a fun Halloween contest into a surprisingly deep writing experience. The room was almost dark. Two Alexa spea...
groggorg.blogspot.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A writing activity that became more... a writing process "when young writers feel the power & courage to whisper
a story in the library & hear someone gasp...connections—that’s the real magic". @tburleson.bsky.social crafts a 2-sentence scary story contest.
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/from...
a story in the library & hear someone gasp...connections—that’s the real magic". @tburleson.bsky.social crafts a 2-sentence scary story contest.
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/from...
October 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Unlovable animals as main characters? @literallylynne.bsky.social and Sue Heavenrich discuss how to write about rats, spiders, and other creepy crawlers. Yes. BUGS! Find out about how The Palace Rat came to be!
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/lynn...
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/lynn...
Lynne Marie Has Thoughts about Unlovable Main Characters
by Sue Heavenrich Being a bug-loving person, I often read books with characters who, if we met them in real life, we might swat with a broo...
groggorg.blogspot.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Unlovable animals as main characters? @literallylynne.bsky.social and Sue Heavenrich discuss how to write about rats, spiders, and other creepy crawlers. Yes. BUGS! Find out about how The Palace Rat came to be!
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/lynn...
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/lynn...
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Bexley” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Bexley · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Bexley” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
@christymihaly.bsky.social shares her experience w/"soft" book bans. She gives concrete suggestions on how to help: go to school & library board meetings, sign the EveryLibrary pledge. (See link in comment.) The literary ecosystem is in our hands!
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/bann...
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/bann...
Banned Books Week 2025 ~Christy Mihaly
We're in the middle of Banned Books Week. This year, banned books really need a week. Or a month or more. What is Banned Books Week? Bann...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
@christymihaly.bsky.social shares her experience w/"soft" book bans. She gives concrete suggestions on how to help: go to school & library board meetings, sign the EveryLibrary pledge. (See link in comment.) The literary ecosystem is in our hands!
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/bann...
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/bann...
Reposted by Kathy Halsey
The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
Thanks to all who made it a success!
Thanks to all who made it a success!
October 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
Thanks to all who made it a success!
Thanks to all who made it a success!
@tburleson.bsky.social shares useful info for both indie and traditionally publishing writers - trusting beta readers with an ms & wrestling w/cover design. How do we make the outside of a book feel as true as the inside?
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/what...
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/what...
What I Have Learned So Far About Trust and Truth in Indie Publishing by Todd Burleson
In my first post for the GROG Blog, I shared what I had learned about stepping into the world of independent publishing, choosing an editor,...
groggorg.blogspot.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
@tburleson.bsky.social shares useful info for both indie and traditionally publishing writers - trusting beta readers with an ms & wrestling w/cover design. How do we make the outside of a book feel as true as the inside?
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/what...
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/what...
Gonna be a great weekend! Who else is joining me? #scbwiohionorth @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Gonna be a great weekend! Who else is joining me? #scbwiohionorth @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
Now here's action for Banned Book Week, Oct. 5-11, 2025
bannedbooksweek.org
bannedbooksweek.org
September 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Now here's action for Banned Book Week, Oct. 5-11, 2025
bannedbooksweek.org
bannedbooksweek.org
Kindergarten and writer woes are similar. Find out how with author/kindergarten teacher Tina M Cho. She shares a handy list of how to face our fears, and she give us homework, too. 😁
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/09/back...
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/09/back...
Back to School Fears VS Back to Writing Fears by Tina Cho
It’s the 12 th day of school, and I’m still seeing and hearing cries and tears. Most of you know, I teach kindergarten, and so I’ve dealt...
groggorg.blogspot.com
September 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Kindergarten and writer woes are similar. Find out how with author/kindergarten teacher Tina M Cho. She shares a handy list of how to face our fears, and she give us homework, too. 😁
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/09/back...
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/09/back...
@bethstilborn.bsky.social's newsletter drops this Thursday.
Subscribe here: bethstilborn.ca/my-newsletter/
Subscribe here: bethstilborn.ca/my-newsletter/
September 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
@bethstilborn.bsky.social's newsletter drops this Thursday.
Subscribe here: bethstilborn.ca/my-newsletter/
Subscribe here: bethstilborn.ca/my-newsletter/
September 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Lavender in my front bed, sedum on the side. A bee delight!
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
September 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Lavender in my front bed, sedum on the side. A bee delight!
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
September 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
(Please note: I am angry. Words are my way to express it. Life is a gift. Let us all live up to what American can be together.)
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
September 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
(Please note: I am angry. Words are my way to express it. Life is a gift. Let us all live up to what American can be together.)
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
Fun night at Natalie's. Great music and inspo.
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
September 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Fun night at Natalie's. Great music and inspo.
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
Back to School with School Visits 8.16.25 7-8:30 PM EDT 2-part webinar series
How to connect readers, teachers, & librarians who buy the books. A 2-part webinar series! Part 1 covers developing effective, fun program for different ages & venues.
www.scbwi.org/events/back-...
How to connect readers, teachers, & librarians who buy the books. A 2-part webinar series! Part 1 covers developing effective, fun program for different ages & venues.
www.scbwi.org/events/back-...
September 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Back to School with School Visits 8.16.25 7-8:30 PM EDT 2-part webinar series
How to connect readers, teachers, & librarians who buy the books. A 2-part webinar series! Part 1 covers developing effective, fun program for different ages & venues.
www.scbwi.org/events/back-...
How to connect readers, teachers, & librarians who buy the books. A 2-part webinar series! Part 1 covers developing effective, fun program for different ages & venues.
www.scbwi.org/events/back-...
New reads for back to school feature fun, culture, classroom climate, & activities that center curriculum & connections to others.
Books by ...
@jyotigopal.bsky.social, @pamismylmnop.bsky.social, @bethanyhegedus.bsky.social, @bartography.bsky.social
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/09/back...
Books by ...
@jyotigopal.bsky.social, @pamismylmnop.bsky.social, @bethanyhegedus.bsky.social, @bartography.bsky.social
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/09/back...
"Back to Cool (School)" Picture Books & Ideas to Create a Positive Classroom Climate - by Kathy Halsey
Back to school? How about back to cool? Let’s make the re-entry to school fun and memorable with new books and interactive activities. T...
groggorg.blogspot.com
September 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
New reads for back to school feature fun, culture, classroom climate, & activities that center curriculum & connections to others.
Books by ...
@jyotigopal.bsky.social, @pamismylmnop.bsky.social, @bethanyhegedus.bsky.social, @bartography.bsky.social
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/09/back...
Books by ...
@jyotigopal.bsky.social, @pamismylmnop.bsky.social, @bethanyhegedus.bsky.social, @bartography.bsky.social
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/09/back...
Happy Labor Day Weekend. Reward workers, not corporate greed. BTW, find your open road and TAKE the invitation!
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
August 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Happy Labor Day Weekend. Reward workers, not corporate greed. BTW, find your open road and TAKE the invitation!
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting
#HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry #writingcommunity #haiku #amwriting