Tamla T. Young
@tamlatyoung.bsky.social
I write for children. I teach children. I mother 2 children. My debut PB Ready, Set, Mango!🥭 available where books are sold! April 25’ 🥰
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THE KING OF THE DUMPLIN is a joyful #PB about Jo. He loves 🇯🇲 dumplin so much he declares himself their king. Determined to make them by himself to celebrate Int’l Dumpling Day, he struggles. Through perseverance and teamwork he learns to prepare a perfect dumplin feast with his family. #DVPit #STEM
October 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
THE KING OF THE DUMPLIN is a joyful #PB about Jo. He loves 🇯🇲 dumplin so much he declares himself their king. Determined to make them by himself to celebrate Int’l Dumpling Day, he struggles. Through perseverance and teamwork he learns to prepare a perfect dumplin feast with his family. #DVPit #STEM
Despite his mother’s rush, THE BOY WHO STOPS TO SMELL THE FLOWERS embraces nature. He pauses to savor every flower, bug, and breeze. Through his unhurried journey, his mom learns to slow down, notice small wonders, and find joy in everyday moments. Together, they bloom. 🌺 3-7yo. #DVPit #PB #SEL #POC
October 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Despite his mother’s rush, THE BOY WHO STOPS TO SMELL THE FLOWERS embraces nature. He pauses to savor every flower, bug, and breeze. Through his unhurried journey, his mom learns to slow down, notice small wonders, and find joy in everyday moments. Together, they bloom. 🌺 3-7yo. #DVPit #PB #SEL #POC
8yo Jo is a self-proclaimed KING OF THE (Jamaican) DUMPLIN. When he insists on making them all by himself for his class dumpling party, his family tells him he’s too “likkle bit” and then—his dough flops. With heart, humour and a sprinkle of flour, Jo learns it’s ok to ask for help. #DVPit #PB #STEM
October 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
8yo Jo is a self-proclaimed KING OF THE (Jamaican) DUMPLIN. When he insists on making them all by himself for his class dumpling party, his family tells him he’s too “likkle bit” and then—his dough flops. With heart, humour and a sprinkle of flour, Jo learns it’s ok to ask for help. #DVPit #PB #STEM
“Not now,” yells mom. Despite her rush, this 4yo doesn’t hurry. He doesn’t worry. He pauses to savor every flower, bug, and breeze. Through his unhurried journey, he reminds us to slow down, notice small wonders, and find joy in simple moments. 3-7yo. 306wd. #DVPit #PB #POC #SEL 🌼 🐞🌱
October 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
TINGA LINGA LING. I am the KING! Of the Jamaican dumplin, that is. 8yo Jo writes them songs and eats them boiled or fried. When he tries to make them solo for his class, his dough flops. With heart, humour and help, Jo learns family is the secret ingredient. 😉 916 wd #DVPit #PB #POC #STEM
October 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This year, I learned about and submitted to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social #PBParty25. My manuscript wasn’t accepted, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I’d received an Hon mention! It was a timely reminder that I’m getting ‘close’ and that I’ve got to keep at it! Grateful 🙏🏾❤️
2025 PBParty Honorable Mentions ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Huge congrats to the 2025 PBParty Honorable Mentions. I'm happy dancing for you. :) Let's get all of you prepared for the next contest!
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May 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This year, I learned about and submitted to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social #PBParty25. My manuscript wasn’t accepted, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I’d received an Hon mention! It was a timely reminder that I’m getting ‘close’ and that I’ve got to keep at it! Grateful 🙏🏾❤️
Last year I learned about and applied for a mentorship with @pbrisingstars. I didn’t get a mentorship, but was pleased (and proud) that I rec’vd an Hon Mention. I wasn’t going to apply this year, but couldn’t resist and in a couple of days I find out if this will be my year. #PBRisingStars25🤞🏾🙏🏾
May 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Last year I learned about and applied for a mentorship with @pbrisingstars. I didn’t get a mentorship, but was pleased (and proud) that I rec’vd an Hon Mention. I wasn’t going to apply this year, but couldn’t resist and in a couple of days I find out if this will be my year. #PBRisingStars25🤞🏾🙏🏾
You can’t go wrong with a Jamaican Patty, and you can’t go wrong with Nadia’s ‘Patty Dreams’! 😉😋❤️
Looking 👀 for a new picture book?
Title: Patty Dreams
Author: Nadia L. Hohn
Illustrator: Sahle Robinson
Publisher: OwlKids (January 2025)
Thank you to @owlkids.bsky.social for sharing this book.
Title: Patty Dreams
Author: Nadia L. Hohn
Illustrator: Sahle Robinson
Publisher: OwlKids (January 2025)
Thank you to @owlkids.bsky.social for sharing this book.
May 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
You can’t go wrong with a Jamaican Patty, and you can’t go wrong with Nadia’s ‘Patty Dreams’! 😉😋❤️
@caitdarfler.com a geologist 👀 my son has developed quite the obsession with all things geology 🪨 he also asked me if I could find a geologist for him to talk to. 😅 I haven’t had any luck as yet, but you’ve popped up on my timeline so I think there may be hope. 😬
May 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
@caitdarfler.com a geologist 👀 my son has developed quite the obsession with all things geology 🪨 he also asked me if I could find a geologist for him to talk to. 😅 I haven’t had any luck as yet, but you’ve popped up on my timeline so I think there may be hope. 😬
How did you celebrate CIBD 2025? 📚 I celebrated my debut PB, Ready, Set, Mango!🥭ill. by Raz Latif in the most epic way—at TO’s Black-Owned Indie Bookstore, A Different Booklist. Y’all, it was perfect☺️🫶🏾 I have so much gratitude.🥹 My heart is full!❤️ #CIBD2025 #kidlit #canlit #diversekidlit #TOLitUp
April 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
How did you celebrate CIBD 2025? 📚 I celebrated my debut PB, Ready, Set, Mango!🥭ill. by Raz Latif in the most epic way—at TO’s Black-Owned Indie Bookstore, A Different Booklist. Y’all, it was perfect☺️🫶🏾 I have so much gratitude.🥹 My heart is full!❤️ #CIBD2025 #kidlit #canlit #diversekidlit #TOLitUp
How did you celebrate World Book Day on Apr 23rd? 🌍📚 I got to celebrate my debut picture book, Ready, Set, Mango!🥭 in the most epic way—with my school community. 🏫 Truly special, y’all ☺️🫶🏾 #worldbookday #kidlit #canlit #ownvoices #diversekidlit
April 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
How did you celebrate World Book Day on Apr 23rd? 🌍📚 I got to celebrate my debut picture book, Ready, Set, Mango!🥭 in the most epic way—with my school community. 🏫 Truly special, y’all ☺️🫶🏾 #worldbookday #kidlit #canlit #ownvoices #diversekidlit
I spent my debut book birthday celebrating with my school community. What a blessing 🥰🙏🏾✨ #kidlit #canlit #debutpicturebook #bookbirthday #pubday
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I spent my debut book birthday celebrating with my school community. What a blessing 🥰🙏🏾✨ #kidlit #canlit #debutpicturebook #bookbirthday #pubday
New blog!🚨 A day before my book birthday 🎉🥳☺️
New blog! "The culmination of a wish and a memory: Ready, Set, Mango!" by Tamla T. Young @tamlawrites.bsky.social
"It started with a wish. Well, 12 wishes ... "
picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/the-cul...
Illus. by @razlatif.bsky.social and pub. by @owlkids.bsky.social
#kidlit #cankidlit
"It started with a wish. Well, 12 wishes ... "
picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/the-cul...
Illus. by @razlatif.bsky.social and pub. by @owlkids.bsky.social
#kidlit #cankidlit
The culmination of a wish and a memory: Ready, Set, Mango! by Tamla T. Young
Tamla T. Young
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April 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
New blog!🚨 A day before my book birthday 🎉🥳☺️
Reposted by Tamla T. Young
Last call! The auction closes tonight at 9pm ET.
Help us reach our fundraising goal! We are so close to the finish. All funds raised by the Silent Auction go directly to supporting Canadian Children's Book Week.
Place your bids: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ccbc-silent-auction
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CCBC Silent Auction
Funds raised go directly to supporting Canadian Children's Book Week, a celebration of Canadian stories that tours authors, illustrators, and storytellers across the country, connecting them with more...
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April 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Last call! The auction closes tonight at 9pm ET.
Reposted by Tamla T. Young
🌷At Picture Books, Eh! we're thrilled to share our spring releases!
🌧️☀️Read these books inside on a rainy afternoon, or outside on a sunny day picnic!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #ireadcanadian #teachers #librarians #parents
@picturebookseh.bsky.social
🌧️☀️Read these books inside on a rainy afternoon, or outside on a sunny day picnic!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #ireadcanadian #teachers #librarians #parents
@picturebookseh.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Guess who’s in the latest print issue of Writer’s Digest?
Yep—me! Still pinching myself!
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a picture book to life, flip through the May/June issue and check out the Breaking In column by Moriah Richards. #kidlit #diversevoices #debutauthor #canlit
Yep—me! Still pinching myself!
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a picture book to life, flip through the May/June issue and check out the Breaking In column by Moriah Richards. #kidlit #diversevoices #debutauthor #canlit
April 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Guess who’s in the latest print issue of Writer’s Digest?
Yep—me! Still pinching myself!
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a picture book to life, flip through the May/June issue and check out the Breaking In column by Moriah Richards. #kidlit #diversevoices #debutauthor #canlit
Yep—me! Still pinching myself!
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to bring a picture book to life, flip through the May/June issue and check out the Breaking In column by Moriah Richards. #kidlit #diversevoices #debutauthor #canlit
We got a Kirkus Review 🙌🏾✨ Check out the full review here: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #kidlit #canlit #debutpicturebook #diversekidlit
April 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We got a Kirkus Review 🙌🏾✨ Check out the full review here: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #kidlit #canlit #debutpicturebook #diversekidlit
Here’s one of my favourite scenes! ☺️ #kidlit #debutauthor#canlit
Another peek! Tee and Dee make a stop at the busy market with Auntie. 🧉
A story by @tamlawrites.bsky.social and published by @owlkids.bsky.social . It comes out in just a few weeks on April 15, 2025.
Pre-orders are available now!
#owlkids #art #illustration #picturebook #razlatif #illustrator
A story by @tamlawrites.bsky.social and published by @owlkids.bsky.social . It comes out in just a few weeks on April 15, 2025.
Pre-orders are available now!
#owlkids #art #illustration #picturebook #razlatif #illustrator
March 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Here’s one of my favourite scenes! ☺️ #kidlit #debutauthor#canlit
✨ Magic happened last week. ✨
A Jr student, "O," spent the day with my class. He loves reading & dreams of writing books but didn’t feel “good enough” yet. I showed him my childhood books + Ready, Set, Mango! 🥭 His shock, his laugh, his joy—pure magic. ✨ Sometimes, the best moments are unplanned. 💛
A Jr student, "O," spent the day with my class. He loves reading & dreams of writing books but didn’t feel “good enough” yet. I showed him my childhood books + Ready, Set, Mango! 🥭 His shock, his laugh, his joy—pure magic. ✨ Sometimes, the best moments are unplanned. 💛
February 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
✨ Magic happened last week. ✨
A Jr student, "O," spent the day with my class. He loves reading & dreams of writing books but didn’t feel “good enough” yet. I showed him my childhood books + Ready, Set, Mango! 🥭 His shock, his laugh, his joy—pure magic. ✨ Sometimes, the best moments are unplanned. 💛
A Jr student, "O," spent the day with my class. He loves reading & dreams of writing books but didn’t feel “good enough” yet. I showed him my childhood books + Ready, Set, Mango! 🥭 His shock, his laugh, his joy—pure magic. ✨ Sometimes, the best moments are unplanned. 💛
And here’s a peek inside 👀 c/o super talented illustrator @razlatif.bsky.social ☺️🥭
An inside look into Ready, Set, Mango! 🥭✨
A story by @tamlawrites.bsky.social , this book is filled of colour, energy, and a some mischief 🙃
More to share soon before it releases April 15 2025 / pre-ordering is available now! 💛 @owlkids.bsky.social
#book #illustration #illustrator #razlatif
A story by @tamlawrites.bsky.social , this book is filled of colour, energy, and a some mischief 🙃
More to share soon before it releases April 15 2025 / pre-ordering is available now! 💛 @owlkids.bsky.social
#book #illustration #illustrator #razlatif
February 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
And here’s a peek inside 👀 c/o super talented illustrator @razlatif.bsky.social ☺️🥭
📢 COVER REVEAL! 🥭📖
Meet Tee & Dee—playful, competitive cousins on a mission to find the perfect mango! Who will win? Or will they find something… not so sweet? 👀
Find out on April 15th when Ready, Set, Mango! hits shelves! Pre-order now! 📚✨
#ReadySetMango #KidLit #PreOrderNow
Meet Tee & Dee—playful, competitive cousins on a mission to find the perfect mango! Who will win? Or will they find something… not so sweet? 👀
Find out on April 15th when Ready, Set, Mango! hits shelves! Pre-order now! 📚✨
#ReadySetMango #KidLit #PreOrderNow
February 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
📢 COVER REVEAL! 🥭📖
Meet Tee & Dee—playful, competitive cousins on a mission to find the perfect mango! Who will win? Or will they find something… not so sweet? 👀
Find out on April 15th when Ready, Set, Mango! hits shelves! Pre-order now! 📚✨
#ReadySetMango #KidLit #PreOrderNow
Meet Tee & Dee—playful, competitive cousins on a mission to find the perfect mango! Who will win? Or will they find something… not so sweet? 👀
Find out on April 15th when Ready, Set, Mango! hits shelves! Pre-order now! 📚✨
#ReadySetMango #KidLit #PreOrderNow
This is it!!!! My debut picture book!!! 🎉😬🥹🥰
NEW FOR SPRING 💚
READY, SET, MANGO! is coming APRIL 15, 2025!
Inspired by a memory from the author’s own early years, this playful take on childhood rivalries prizes friendship and laughter above fighting and competing 🧡🥭
Pre-order your copy today!
#NewBooksForSpring
READY, SET, MANGO! is coming APRIL 15, 2025!
Inspired by a memory from the author’s own early years, this playful take on childhood rivalries prizes friendship and laughter above fighting and competing 🧡🥭
Pre-order your copy today!
#NewBooksForSpring
February 13, 2025 at 3:05 AM
This is it!!!! My debut picture book!!! 🎉😬🥹🥰
January 31, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above).
To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am
#kidlit
#cankidlit
To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am
#kidlit
#cankidlit
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January 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above).
To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am
#kidlit
#cankidlit
To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am
#kidlit
#cankidlit
For the first time in years, I revived the Portuguese NYE tradition of 12 wishes with 12 “raisins”. Though at 8pm, using dried 🫐 (and later 🍇!). 🙃 The kids joined with juice + ginger ale, and it felt great to revisit this tradition tied to my writing journey. 2025, let’s make it happen! 💫
January 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
For the first time in years, I revived the Portuguese NYE tradition of 12 wishes with 12 “raisins”. Though at 8pm, using dried 🫐 (and later 🍇!). 🙃 The kids joined with juice + ginger ale, and it felt great to revisit this tradition tied to my writing journey. 2025, let’s make it happen! 💫