Manju Beth Howard
@manjubeth.bsky.social
Indian American Writer of PB, CB, MG & Poetry
SCBWI Indiana Co-RA
Inked Voices PB & MG Critique Groups
Experience in DEI, Theater, Marketing & Graphic Design
Yoga, Improv & World Traveler
SCBWI Indiana Co-RA
Inked Voices PB & MG Critique Groups
Experience in DEI, Theater, Marketing & Graphic Design
Yoga, Improv & World Traveler
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked him from broadcasting an interview with James Talarico, a Democratic representative from Texas. #VOTE www.theverge.com/policy/88000...
Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this James Talarico interview
Colbert posted it on YouTube.
www.theverge.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:52 PM
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked him from broadcasting an interview with James Talarico, a Democratic representative from Texas. #VOTE www.theverge.com/policy/88000...
"Have you ever held a grain of sand, and wondered what was in your hand?" #kidlit www.nffest.com/2026/02/from...
From Lyrical Poem to Nonfiction Debut Picture Book: One Writer’s Journey
www.nffest.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:09 PM
"Have you ever held a grain of sand, and wondered what was in your hand?" #kidlit www.nffest.com/2026/02/from...
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Self Portrait by Berlin based Iranian artist Mona Hakimi-Schueler who explores the contradictions, strengths & limitations of Iranian female identity #WomensArt
February 17, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Self Portrait by Berlin based Iranian artist Mona Hakimi-Schueler who explores the contradictions, strengths & limitations of Iranian female identity #WomensArt
WEAVING THROUGHLINES INTO NARRATIVE NONFICTION
The theme slowly reveals itself through the character’s actions and reactions, direct quotes or internality, or the author’s creative storytelling choices. #kidlit
www.nffest.com/2026/02/weav...
The theme slowly reveals itself through the character’s actions and reactions, direct quotes or internality, or the author’s creative storytelling choices. #kidlit
www.nffest.com/2026/02/weav...
February 17, 2026 at 12:41 AM
WEAVING THROUGHLINES INTO NARRATIVE NONFICTION
The theme slowly reveals itself through the character’s actions and reactions, direct quotes or internality, or the author’s creative storytelling choices. #kidlit
www.nffest.com/2026/02/weav...
The theme slowly reveals itself through the character’s actions and reactions, direct quotes or internality, or the author’s creative storytelling choices. #kidlit
www.nffest.com/2026/02/weav...
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Amber Ruffin is a comedy veteran who's worked in improv on two continents, had her own show, authored two books and worked on Late Night with Seth Meyers for years. Now she's out with an off-Broadway musical. n.pr/4aU8Z0k
Amber Ruffin's 'Bigfoot!' musical offers hope to anyone who's been othered
Amber Ruffin is a comedy veteran who's worked in improv on two continents, had her own show, authored two books and worked on Late Night with Seth Meyers for years. Now she's out with an off-Broadway musical.
n.pr
February 16, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Amber Ruffin is a comedy veteran who's worked in improv on two continents, had her own show, authored two books and worked on Late Night with Seth Meyers for years. Now she's out with an off-Broadway musical. n.pr/4aU8Z0k
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Virtually Spring Into Story: 2 Editor Workshops
May 2 at 10 am & 1 pm EST
www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...
Carina Licon will lead on how friendships, rivalries, and antagonistic relationships shape character and plot.
Foyinsi Adegbonmire will show how a character's history informs their actions.
May 2 at 10 am & 1 pm EST
www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...
Carina Licon will lead on how friendships, rivalries, and antagonistic relationships shape character and plot.
Foyinsi Adegbonmire will show how a character's history informs their actions.
February 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Virtually Spring Into Story: 2 Editor Workshops
May 2 at 10 am & 1 pm EST
www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...
Carina Licon will lead on how friendships, rivalries, and antagonistic relationships shape character and plot.
Foyinsi Adegbonmire will show how a character's history informs their actions.
May 2 at 10 am & 1 pm EST
www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...
Carina Licon will lead on how friendships, rivalries, and antagonistic relationships shape character and plot.
Foyinsi Adegbonmire will show how a character's history informs their actions.
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Writers will learn how to generate plot ideas, explore key story elements, and discover how asking the right questions can spark the perfect next scene. Writers will also learn how to spot hidden plot threads in their own ideas.
March 7, 2026 10-noon EST
www.scbwi.org/events/trick...
March 7, 2026 10-noon EST
www.scbwi.org/events/trick...
February 10, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Writers will learn how to generate plot ideas, explore key story elements, and discover how asking the right questions can spark the perfect next scene. Writers will also learn how to spot hidden plot threads in their own ideas.
March 7, 2026 10-noon EST
www.scbwi.org/events/trick...
March 7, 2026 10-noon EST
www.scbwi.org/events/trick...
"An irony of having so many excellent nonfiction books for children is that it can appear that we already know everything: that our world is all mapped, archived, indexed, sorted. That’s not true, of course. But it can feel that way." Nicholas Day
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A Nicholas Day/Corey Tabor Cover Reveal and Q&A? It’s Gotta Be a Look at A Riddle of Eels
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February 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
"An irony of having so many excellent nonfiction books for children is that it can appear that we already know everything: that our world is all mapped, archived, indexed, sorted. That’s not true, of course. But it can feel that way." Nicholas Day
afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/13/a...
afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/13/a...
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Tomorrow is Valentine's Day 🌹💝 Looking for the perfect read aloud?
From the creator of the beloved Harold the Bear series, LOVE FINDS A WAY by Vern Kousky is a joyous and heartwarming celebration of friendship and the power of love. tinyurl.com/mtrt3nz6
From the creator of the beloved Harold the Bear series, LOVE FINDS A WAY by Vern Kousky is a joyous and heartwarming celebration of friendship and the power of love. tinyurl.com/mtrt3nz6
February 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day 🌹💝 Looking for the perfect read aloud?
From the creator of the beloved Harold the Bear series, LOVE FINDS A WAY by Vern Kousky is a joyous and heartwarming celebration of friendship and the power of love. tinyurl.com/mtrt3nz6
From the creator of the beloved Harold the Bear series, LOVE FINDS A WAY by Vern Kousky is a joyous and heartwarming celebration of friendship and the power of love. tinyurl.com/mtrt3nz6
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Watch this clip of @booker.senate.gov masterfully question white nationalist Jeremy Carl. Even as Carl tries to distance himself from some of his own racist statements, he defends the white nationalist great replacement theory! (3:40 mark.) Very important to expose this.
youtube.com/watch?v=7VYq...
youtube.com/watch?v=7VYq...
'It Sounds Like You Have A Racial Hierarchy': Cory Booker Shows Absolutely No Mercy To Trump Nom
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Watch this clip of @booker.senate.gov masterfully question white nationalist Jeremy Carl. Even as Carl tries to distance himself from some of his own racist statements, he defends the white nationalist great replacement theory! (3:40 mark.) Very important to expose this.
youtube.com/watch?v=7VYq...
youtube.com/watch?v=7VYq...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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The SCBWI held its 2026 Virtual Winter Conference earlier this month, featuring a panel of editors and agents who shared advice for creators and what they’re looking for in submissions buff.ly/K1N8hzH
February 12, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The SCBWI held its 2026 Virtual Winter Conference earlier this month, featuring a panel of editors and agents who shared advice for creators and what they’re looking for in submissions buff.ly/K1N8hzH
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Regenerative body parts and feathery gills are not usually part of the original Cinderella story.. but maybe they should be! We discuss glass slippers and smiling reptiles in today's cover reveal and Q&A with @katemessner.com & Lian Cho: #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/12/i...
It’s an Axolotl-Ella Cover Reveal and Q&A with Kate Messner and Lian Cho
Regenerative body parts and feathery gills are not usually part of the original Cinderella story.. but maybe they should be! We discuss glass slippers and smiling reptiles in today's cover reveal and ...
afuse8production.slj.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Regenerative body parts and feathery gills are not usually part of the original Cinderella story.. but maybe they should be! We discuss glass slippers and smiling reptiles in today's cover reveal and Q&A with @katemessner.com & Lian Cho: #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/12/i...
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Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
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Join us for an interactive webinar led by Stuti Telidevara with Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management, as we delve into the secrets of age-appropriate suspense, from tension that tingles to jump scares that spark giggles.
Feb 14, 2026 / 10 am EST
Register now!
www.scbwi.org/events/stay-...
Feb 14, 2026 / 10 am EST
Register now!
www.scbwi.org/events/stay-...
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Join us for an interactive webinar led by Stuti Telidevara with Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management, as we delve into the secrets of age-appropriate suspense, from tension that tingles to jump scares that spark giggles.
Feb 14, 2026 / 10 am EST
Register now!
www.scbwi.org/events/stay-...
Feb 14, 2026 / 10 am EST
Register now!
www.scbwi.org/events/stay-...
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5/ “I have already spent more than 60 days waking up eating the same repetitive meals…going to the doctor and that the only thing they tell you is to drink more water and the worst thing is that it seems like the water is what makes people sick here…”
From 12-year-old Ender, detained 60+ days
From 12-year-old Ender, detained 60+ days
February 9, 2026 at 12:34 PM
5/ “I have already spent more than 60 days waking up eating the same repetitive meals…going to the doctor and that the only thing they tell you is to drink more water and the worst thing is that it seems like the water is what makes people sick here…”
From 12-year-old Ender, detained 60+ days
From 12-year-old Ender, detained 60+ days
Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life. www.pbs.org/independentl...
The Librarians | Book Policies Documentary | Independent Lens
The Librarians follows librarians and citizens responding to restrictions on library content across the United States.
www.pbs.org
February 8, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life. www.pbs.org/independentl...
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You don’t “move on” from the largest sex trafficking ring in the world. You expose it.
The most important ad you will see on Super Bowl Sunday. #StandWithSurvivors
The most important ad you will see on Super Bowl Sunday. #StandWithSurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
You don’t “move on” from the largest sex trafficking ring in the world. You expose it.
The most important ad you will see on Super Bowl Sunday. #StandWithSurvivors
The most important ad you will see on Super Bowl Sunday. #StandWithSurvivors
"A morally gray character's greatest strength and greatest flaw are the same trait." #kidlit www.savannahgilbo.com/blog/morally...
5 Tips For Crafting Morally Gray Characters Readers Love
Morally gray characters like Cersei Lannister &Severus Snape linger long after the book ends. What makes them unforgettable isn't just their edge. It's well thought-out, intentional craft. Learn 5 tec...
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February 8, 2026 at 8:58 PM
"A morally gray character's greatest strength and greatest flaw are the same trait." #kidlit www.savannahgilbo.com/blog/morally...
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Agents & Editors requested humor & horror at the 2026 #SCBWI NYC Conference.
All attendees for this Indiana SCBWI Spooky Webinar will have an agent submission opportunity. #kidlit #kidlitart
Register now: www.scbwi.org/events/stay-...
All attendees for this Indiana SCBWI Spooky Webinar will have an agent submission opportunity. #kidlit #kidlitart
Register now: www.scbwi.org/events/stay-...
Jump Scares & Cozy Horror: Writing Spooky Stories for Young Readers
What's scarier than love? Join us February 14th before all your Valentine's Day festivities for a conversational, interactive webinar led by Stuti Telidevara with Park, Fine & Brower Literary Manageme...
www.scbwi.org
February 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Agents & Editors requested humor & horror at the 2026 #SCBWI NYC Conference.
All attendees for this Indiana SCBWI Spooky Webinar will have an agent submission opportunity. #kidlit #kidlitart
Register now: www.scbwi.org/events/stay-...
All attendees for this Indiana SCBWI Spooky Webinar will have an agent submission opportunity. #kidlit #kidlitart
Register now: www.scbwi.org/events/stay-...
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Always wanted to write #nonfiction #kidlit? I will, once again, be faculty at @boydsmills.bsky.social (formerly Highlights) co-teaching a mini-workshop with the amazing @jenswanbooks.bsky.social!
boydsmills.org/workshop/wri...
boydsmills.org/workshop/wri...
February 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Always wanted to write #nonfiction #kidlit? I will, once again, be faculty at @boydsmills.bsky.social (formerly Highlights) co-teaching a mini-workshop with the amazing @jenswanbooks.bsky.social!
boydsmills.org/workshop/wri...
boydsmills.org/workshop/wri...
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A sweet Tufted Titmouse watching the nature trail.
February 8, 2026 at 12:27 AM
A sweet Tufted Titmouse watching the nature trail.
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What a wonderful opening to the conference with a warm, inspiring address from award-winning author @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social. If you're registered for the conference, you'll want to rewatch! 🥰 #scbwiNY26 #BookSky
February 7, 2026 at 5:40 PM
What a wonderful opening to the conference with a warm, inspiring address from award-winning author @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social. If you're registered for the conference, you'll want to rewatch! 🥰 #scbwiNY26 #BookSky