Kelly Milner Halls
@kellymilnerh.bsky.social
I've published more than 60 nonfiction books and over 1,000 newspaper and magazine articles for young readers in the past 30 years. I've never been rich, but I've always been happy.
Want to see inside CRYPTID BABIES? Done!
November 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Want to see inside CRYPTID BABIES? Done!
Curious what to expect from CRYPTID SEA MONSTERS? Here's a sample spread. It'll make a GREAT holiday gift for your cryptozoology loving friends of all ages.
October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Curious what to expect from CRYPTID SEA MONSTERS? Here's a sample spread. It'll make a GREAT holiday gift for your cryptozoology loving friends of all ages.
PNBA in Spokane was so much fun yesterday! Here are a few photos!
September 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
PNBA in Spokane was so much fun yesterday! Here are a few photos!
Are you attending the PNBA Conference in Spokane this weekend? I'll be doing a panel at the downtown Spokane Library at 4:30 pm and I'd love to see you.
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www.pnba.org/2025-lilac-c...
2025 Lilac City Welcoming Committee, Part 1
A special pre-show event: Lilac City Welcoming Committee Saturday, September 27
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September 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Are you attending the PNBA Conference in Spokane this weekend? I'll be doing a panel at the downtown Spokane Library at 4:30 pm and I'd love to see you.
www.pnba.org/2025-lilac-c...
www.pnba.org/2025-lilac-c...
Tomorrow, August 26 is the drop date for my new book, CRYPTID SEA MONSTERS: A FIELD GUIDE. I've profiled 50 eyewitness stories and each one has three Rick Spears illustrations to bring the creatures to life. Sea, lake and river monsters I love. I hope you'll love them, too!
August 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Tomorrow, August 26 is the drop date for my new book, CRYPTID SEA MONSTERS: A FIELD GUIDE. I've profiled 50 eyewitness stories and each one has three Rick Spears illustrations to bring the creatures to life. Sea, lake and river monsters I love. I hope you'll love them, too!
I'm so lucky to know that Chloe from Scotland loves my cryptid books. She has another one headed her way, along with a bunch of silly cryptid toys and such, too. Thank you, Chloe. You are my inspiration.
March 26, 2025 at 4:46 AM
I'm so lucky to know that Chloe from Scotland loves my cryptid books. She has another one headed her way, along with a bunch of silly cryptid toys and such, too. Thank you, Chloe. You are my inspiration.
Saturday will be great fun. Hope to see you there!
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Spokane Public Library's Lilac City Book Festival aims to aid writers, editors, illustrators and self-publishes alike
It’s easy to assume that writing for children is less toiling than writing a novel for the big-brained adults of the world, but having an audience of young learners doesn’t make the task of storytelli...
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March 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Saturday will be great fun. Hope to see you there!
www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
www.spokesman.com/stories/2025...
I'm not sure how it happened, but I'm now addicted to watching SURVIVOR. New season starts tonight. Now, in fact.
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'Survivor' Season 48 recap: Who went home? See who was voted out first
The premiere episode of Season 48 of "Survivor" had 18 new castaways hit the beach in Fiji, all vying for the $1 million prize.
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February 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I'm not sure how it happened, but I'm now addicted to watching SURVIVOR. New season starts tonight. Now, in fact.
www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
www.usatoday.com/story/entert...
I'll be at Greenacres Elementary on Tuesday, March 4 for READ ACROSS AMERICA! SO excited!
February 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I'll be at Greenacres Elementary on Tuesday, March 4 for READ ACROSS AMERICA! SO excited!
How I love David Tennant!
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David Tennant performs 500 Miles by The Proclaimers with the help of a few famous faces... | BAFTA
YouTube video by BAFTA
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February 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
How I love David Tennant!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUr8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUr8...
A new review for A DINOSAUR FOR WASHINGTON. Thanks!
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Book review of A Dinosaur for Washington
Discovering fossils is a crucial way of advancing science and our understanding of the natural world. It is a scientific, research-driven process that requires investigative skills and creative thinki...
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February 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A new review for A DINOSAUR FOR WASHINGTON. Thanks!
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There are six inches of new snow outside and it's still snowing. But I'll be watching SNL50 instead of shoveling. I grew up watching SNL, so this is great in my book. Snow can wait until tomorrow.
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'SNL50' live updates: Red carpet arrivals, expected celebrity guests, former cast and more
Follow live updates from SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration, featuring iconic sketches, musical performances, and appearances from former cast members and special guests.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
There are six inches of new snow outside and it's still snowing. But I'll be watching SNL50 instead of shoveling. I grew up watching SNL, so this is great in my book. Snow can wait until tomorrow.
www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/...
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PBS is airing a remarkable documentary on Ida B. Wells. What an amazing woman she was. I'd love to write about her, but there are better writers to do that.
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Ida B. Wells: American Stories
Ida B. Wells' story is told as never before in a new AMERICAN STORIES special.
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February 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
PBS is airing a remarkable documentary on Ida B. Wells. What an amazing woman she was. I'd love to write about her, but there are better writers to do that.
www.pbs.org/show/ida-b-w...
www.pbs.org/show/ida-b-w...
This is so beautiful. Sharing was a must.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5rE...
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile | Epic Orchestra
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February 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
This is so beautiful. Sharing was a must.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5rE...
Tim and I had so much fun, it'll make a fun listen for you, too--I hope.
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Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/6eZO...
Apple - podcasts.apple.com/.../boa-revi....
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOD-...
BoA Revival - Ep 63 - Kelly Milner Halls
Binnall of America · Episode
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February 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Tim and I had so much fun, it'll make a fun listen for you, too--I hope.
Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/6eZO...
Apple - podcasts.apple.com/.../boa-revi....
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOD-...
Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/6eZO...
Apple - podcasts.apple.com/.../boa-revi....
YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOD-...
How I love the notes kids send after school visits. <3
February 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
How I love the notes kids send after school visits. <3
I've had so much fun in December and January, doing school visits in Spokane and Mead, WA. THANK YOU, all the people who made it possible. I'm so grateful!
This picture is from Jefferson Elementary's STEM night, where Auntie's (thanks to Ness, my youngest) sold books.
This picture is from Jefferson Elementary's STEM night, where Auntie's (thanks to Ness, my youngest) sold books.
January 30, 2025 at 6:08 AM
I've had so much fun in December and January, doing school visits in Spokane and Mead, WA. THANK YOU, all the people who made it possible. I'm so grateful!
This picture is from Jefferson Elementary's STEM night, where Auntie's (thanks to Ness, my youngest) sold books.
This picture is from Jefferson Elementary's STEM night, where Auntie's (thanks to Ness, my youngest) sold books.
Tonight, I'll be at Jefferson Elementary's STEM night, right here in Spokane. Hope to see you there! Auntie's will be selling a few of my books. The photo is from my school visit at Jefferson in November. I love this school!
January 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Tonight, I'll be at Jefferson Elementary's STEM night, right here in Spokane. Hope to see you there! Auntie's will be selling a few of my books. The photo is from my school visit at Jefferson in November. I love this school!
Join us on January 27 for a fun discussion of cryptids and other mysterious topics!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16z...
Monsters on the Edge # 91 Inspiring Future Cryptozoologists with guest Kelly Milner Halls
YouTube video by Untold Radio Network
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January 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Join us on January 27 for a fun discussion of cryptids and other mysterious topics!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16z...
In 2006, TALES OF THE CRYPTIDS was published in hardback only. Today, the hardback is discontinued, but the paperback will make it affordable for more young readers. I couldn't be more thrilled. Available now!
January 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
In 2006, TALES OF THE CRYPTIDS was published in hardback only. Today, the hardback is discontinued, but the paperback will make it affordable for more young readers. I couldn't be more thrilled. Available now!
My first moment on Bluesky! Anyone else here who can guide me on finding my friends?
November 15, 2024 at 2:35 AM
My first moment on Bluesky! Anyone else here who can guide me on finding my friends?