Kathleen Lowry
@lifeontamiami.bsky.social
Homeschool mama to 3, wife, PB author, off-the-beaten-path explorer & kombucha lover.
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https://kathleenlowrybooks.wixsite.com/website
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Reminder as we start to talk about panels for next year's NCTE conference: please don't just invite BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ creators to be on diversity panels. Invite them to be on panels about craft and STEAM books and history and horror and funny books and and and and... Diverse panels are just better.
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Reminder as we start to talk about panels for next year's NCTE conference: please don't just invite BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ creators to be on diversity panels. Invite them to be on panels about craft and STEAM books and history and horror and funny books and and and and... Diverse panels are just better.
My 9yo and I finished the Impossible Creatures book today and I am floored. She immediately said "we need the 2nd one now!"
Sad for her, it won't ship to Chile, so we have to wait for a friend to bring it down for us.
If you've read the 2nd book, was it as good as the first?
Sad for her, it won't ship to Chile, so we have to wait for a friend to bring it down for us.
If you've read the 2nd book, was it as good as the first?
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
My 9yo and I finished the Impossible Creatures book today and I am floored. She immediately said "we need the 2nd one now!"
Sad for her, it won't ship to Chile, so we have to wait for a friend to bring it down for us.
If you've read the 2nd book, was it as good as the first?
Sad for her, it won't ship to Chile, so we have to wait for a friend to bring it down for us.
If you've read the 2nd book, was it as good as the first?
I know encouraging kids at traditional school to finish strong the last week before summer break is hard, but no one told me how hard it would be to motivate MYSELF too as a homeschool mom.
4 more days till 3 months of lazy, summer beach days. 🌴🎉
4 more days till 3 months of lazy, summer beach days. 🌴🎉
a starfish on a beach with the words " every day is one step closer to summer "
ALT: a starfish on a beach with the words " every day is one step closer to summer "
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November 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I know encouraging kids at traditional school to finish strong the last week before summer break is hard, but no one told me how hard it would be to motivate MYSELF too as a homeschool mom.
4 more days till 3 months of lazy, summer beach days. 🌴🎉
4 more days till 3 months of lazy, summer beach days. 🌴🎉
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I’m speechless….
MAYBE JUST ASK ME! is a 2026 NCTE Charlotte Huck recommended read. Thank you NCTE for this honor! Congratulations to all the other authors and illustrators who received Charlotte Huck and Orbis awards yesterday!!!!!
#ncte #ncte25 #charlottehuckawards
MAYBE JUST ASK ME! is a 2026 NCTE Charlotte Huck recommended read. Thank you NCTE for this honor! Congratulations to all the other authors and illustrators who received Charlotte Huck and Orbis awards yesterday!!!!!
#ncte #ncte25 #charlottehuckawards
November 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I’m speechless….
MAYBE JUST ASK ME! is a 2026 NCTE Charlotte Huck recommended read. Thank you NCTE for this honor! Congratulations to all the other authors and illustrators who received Charlotte Huck and Orbis awards yesterday!!!!!
#ncte #ncte25 #charlottehuckawards
MAYBE JUST ASK ME! is a 2026 NCTE Charlotte Huck recommended read. Thank you NCTE for this honor! Congratulations to all the other authors and illustrators who received Charlotte Huck and Orbis awards yesterday!!!!!
#ncte #ncte25 #charlottehuckawards
The In Your Dreams movie is so refreshing! Loved the ending, even my 9yo said "WOW, that never happens!"
Also loving awesome hits like "Hey Ya" from Outcast being in soundtracks.
Also loving awesome hits like "Hey Ya" from Outcast being in soundtracks.
a man wearing a green shirt and suspenders is singing into a microphone .
ALT: a man wearing a green shirt and suspenders is singing into a microphone .
media.tenor.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The In Your Dreams movie is so refreshing! Loved the ending, even my 9yo said "WOW, that never happens!"
Also loving awesome hits like "Hey Ya" from Outcast being in soundtracks.
Also loving awesome hits like "Hey Ya" from Outcast being in soundtracks.
Any good western middle grade books with strong female MCs that focuses more on adventure and friendship that any romance- in the vein of the TV show Spirit?
I already have Prarie Locus on my list. So, I'm looking for more cowgirl/horse-lover types than bonnet-wearing MCs.
#kidlit
I already have Prarie Locus on my list. So, I'm looking for more cowgirl/horse-lover types than bonnet-wearing MCs.
#kidlit
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Any good western middle grade books with strong female MCs that focuses more on adventure and friendship that any romance- in the vein of the TV show Spirit?
I already have Prarie Locus on my list. So, I'm looking for more cowgirl/horse-lover types than bonnet-wearing MCs.
#kidlit
I already have Prarie Locus on my list. So, I'm looking for more cowgirl/horse-lover types than bonnet-wearing MCs.
#kidlit
I had a blast reading first pages last night for Picture Book Author Academy's Kat Brzozowski webinar!
My main takeaways:
-Opening lines are your thesis statement for the MS.
-No long, muddled opening lines. Get us into the action.
-End first pages on tension: action or emotional
#KIDLITMEGAFEED
My main takeaways:
-Opening lines are your thesis statement for the MS.
-No long, muddled opening lines. Get us into the action.
-End first pages on tension: action or emotional
#KIDLITMEGAFEED
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I had a blast reading first pages last night for Picture Book Author Academy's Kat Brzozowski webinar!
My main takeaways:
-Opening lines are your thesis statement for the MS.
-No long, muddled opening lines. Get us into the action.
-End first pages on tension: action or emotional
#KIDLITMEGAFEED
My main takeaways:
-Opening lines are your thesis statement for the MS.
-No long, muddled opening lines. Get us into the action.
-End first pages on tension: action or emotional
#KIDLITMEGAFEED
Still time to sign up for PBAA's First Pages webinar with Macmillan Senior Editor Kat Brzozowski on November 18th at 6PM CST!
Kat will be reading and commenting on a selection of first pages submitted by participants!
More information and to sign up: keap.page/wfa867/works...
Kat will be reading and commenting on a selection of first pages submitted by participants!
More information and to sign up: keap.page/wfa867/works...
Workshop with Kat Brzozowski
Discover What Makes Editors Read Beyond the First Page - and How to Make Your First Page Shine
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November 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Still time to sign up for PBAA's First Pages webinar with Macmillan Senior Editor Kat Brzozowski on November 18th at 6PM CST!
Kat will be reading and commenting on a selection of first pages submitted by participants!
More information and to sign up: keap.page/wfa867/works...
Kat will be reading and commenting on a selection of first pages submitted by participants!
More information and to sign up: keap.page/wfa867/works...
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💫📦😍 Oh my stars… this is what happens when you get your author copies and do one video take in a rush before school pickup—you say “it’s *so* beautiful” over and over because… it’s *so* beautiful!!! Hope you enjoy this sneak peek of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! ✨💖✨
@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
💫📦😍 Oh my stars… this is what happens when you get your author copies and do one video take in a rush before school pickup—you say “it’s *so* beautiful” over and over because… it’s *so* beautiful!!! Hope you enjoy this sneak peek of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! ✨💖✨
@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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New book announcement! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
New book announcement! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
The far right in Chile is saying the same BS-blame the immigrants for problems that have nothing to do with them. So sick of it all around.
JD Vance: "A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive. Why is that? Because we flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking houses that ought by right go to American citizens."
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The far right in Chile is saying the same BS-blame the immigrants for problems that have nothing to do with them. So sick of it all around.
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If you’ve got some free time on Nov. 18 from 1-2, pop on over to IG and join us! We will answer questions, tell stories, and talk all things #kidlit in publishing!
November 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
If you’ve got some free time on Nov. 18 from 1-2, pop on over to IG and join us! We will answer questions, tell stories, and talk all things #kidlit in publishing!
PSA! The Verse Show's interview with @ainissaramirez.bsky.social should come with the warning "YOU WILL WANT TO BUY ALL HER BOOKS!"
Ainissa sounds like a real life Miss.Frizzle and I can't wait for all her books to be available!
open.spotify.com/episode/7kE2...
Ainissa sounds like a real life Miss.Frizzle and I can't wait for all her books to be available!
open.spotify.com/episode/7kE2...
Ainissa Ramirez's SPARK!
open.spotify.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
PSA! The Verse Show's interview with @ainissaramirez.bsky.social should come with the warning "YOU WILL WANT TO BUY ALL HER BOOKS!"
Ainissa sounds like a real life Miss.Frizzle and I can't wait for all her books to be available!
open.spotify.com/episode/7kE2...
Ainissa sounds like a real life Miss.Frizzle and I can't wait for all her books to be available!
open.spotify.com/episode/7kE2...
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
It's hard to find quality books that my bilingual kiddos love to read, BUT I came across the School of Monsters translation by Sally Rippin, and my 1st grader is HOOKED!
The plots are fun (and funny!)and engaging. He ❤️ the first 2 so much he asked for more! 10000% recommend these in Eng or Spanish.
The plots are fun (and funny!)and engaging. He ❤️ the first 2 so much he asked for more! 10000% recommend these in Eng or Spanish.
November 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
It's hard to find quality books that my bilingual kiddos love to read, BUT I came across the School of Monsters translation by Sally Rippin, and my 1st grader is HOOKED!
The plots are fun (and funny!)and engaging. He ❤️ the first 2 so much he asked for more! 10000% recommend these in Eng or Spanish.
The plots are fun (and funny!)and engaging. He ❤️ the first 2 so much he asked for more! 10000% recommend these in Eng or Spanish.
Last writing unit before summer break is on biographies.
Give me all your picture book biography recs please!
Give me all your picture book biography recs please!
November 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Last writing unit before summer break is on biographies.
Give me all your picture book biography recs please!
Give me all your picture book biography recs please!
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November 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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My teen reader calls his pantser style of writing "free-range organic nonsense."
I'm sharing this in case you're in need of a smile today. I hope you fall in love with a great book or write something you're immensely proud of this week, friends!
#booksky #readers #authors
I'm sharing this in case you're in need of a smile today. I hope you fall in love with a great book or write something you're immensely proud of this week, friends!
#booksky #readers #authors
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Five dozen #kidlit authors and illustrators will be in attendance (including *me*) - the *perfect* time to get *all* of your holiday shopping done early!
festival bookseller: @newtonvillebooks.bsky.social
#booksky
newtonchildrensbookf...
festival bookseller: @newtonvillebooks.bsky.social
#booksky
newtonchildrensbookf...
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Five dozen #kidlit authors and illustrators will be in attendance (including *me*) - the *perfect* time to get *all* of your holiday shopping done early!
festival bookseller: @newtonvillebooks.bsky.social
#booksky
newtonchildrensbookf...
festival bookseller: @newtonvillebooks.bsky.social
#booksky
newtonchildrensbookf...
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New projects coming from @cheryltkim.bsky.social @painternik.bsky.social @jerroldconnors.bsky.social + more buff.ly/H5r9uc6
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
New projects coming from @cheryltkim.bsky.social @painternik.bsky.social @jerroldconnors.bsky.social + more buff.ly/H5r9uc6
More exciting news from Picture Book Author Academy! Two amazing editors have been added as faculty members. 🥳
For more updates be sure to follow them on Instagram, www.instagram.com/pbauthoracad...
#KIDLITMEGAFEED #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit
For more updates be sure to follow them on Instagram, www.instagram.com/pbauthoracad...
#KIDLITMEGAFEED #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit
November 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
More exciting news from Picture Book Author Academy! Two amazing editors have been added as faculty members. 🥳
For more updates be sure to follow them on Instagram, www.instagram.com/pbauthoracad...
#KIDLITMEGAFEED #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit
For more updates be sure to follow them on Instagram, www.instagram.com/pbauthoracad...
#KIDLITMEGAFEED #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit
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For the National Year of Reading, I'd like to see a publisher-neutral pro-reading campaign on the scale of the library one from the 80s and 90s please. Who would be your top choices of celebs to get kids reading now? Rights would be a nightmare but what a bout a k pop demon hunter drawn reading...
November 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
For the National Year of Reading, I'd like to see a publisher-neutral pro-reading campaign on the scale of the library one from the 80s and 90s please. Who would be your top choices of celebs to get kids reading now? Rights would be a nightmare but what a bout a k pop demon hunter drawn reading...
So many Spiderman costumes out today.
November 1, 2025 at 1:07 AM
So many Spiderman costumes out today.