Billy B
@bbwritesright.bsky.social
An immature writer, cartoonist and Olympic athlete. Well, 2 out of 3.
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF - #28 In A Series
John Agee's mind is in the gutter. That's where he puts a brick wall that protects our hero from dangers on the other side. But as water rises on his side of the wall a rescue comes from an unlikely source. Proving there are two sides to every story.
John Agee's mind is in the gutter. That's where he puts a brick wall that protects our hero from dangers on the other side. But as water rises on his side of the wall a rescue comes from an unlikely source. Proving there are two sides to every story.
September 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF - #28 In A Series
John Agee's mind is in the gutter. That's where he puts a brick wall that protects our hero from dangers on the other side. But as water rises on his side of the wall a rescue comes from an unlikely source. Proving there are two sides to every story.
John Agee's mind is in the gutter. That's where he puts a brick wall that protects our hero from dangers on the other side. But as water rises on his side of the wall a rescue comes from an unlikely source. Proving there are two sides to every story.
I know his tariff chaos is top of mind right now but let's not forget people far away are losing way more than money.
April 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I know his tariff chaos is top of mind right now but let's not forget people far away are losing way more than money.
Thanks to the idiotic shutting off of Voice Of America, this latest lament on the dismantling of USAID seems doubly timely, doubly urgent. Please share...
April 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Thanks to the idiotic shutting off of Voice Of America, this latest lament on the dismantling of USAID seems doubly timely, doubly urgent. Please share...
Yes, the Trump/Musk travesties continue to abound but the shuttering of U.S.A.I.D. is still the most lethal. Please share this third message...
March 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Yes, the Trump/Musk travesties continue to abound but the shuttering of U.S.A.I.D. is still the most lethal. Please share this third message...
I don't know about you, but I'm heartbroken over the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. who's done so much, for so many, suffering so gravely. The talented John Doyle and I have tried to convey our feelings on this travesty. If you concur, please share and pass this along. It's not much, but it's something.
March 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I don't know about you, but I'm heartbroken over the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. who's done so much, for so many, suffering so gravely. The talented John Doyle and I have tried to convey our feelings on this travesty. If you concur, please share and pass this along. It's not much, but it's something.
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF - #27 In A Series
Hey, picture books require 3 acts, character arcs, rising action. Except unless they don't. David Shannon flaunts such rules. The nerve! Just 75 words, all adult scoldings. No structure? Not funny, David! Except it really is, dammit.
Hey, picture books require 3 acts, character arcs, rising action. Except unless they don't. David Shannon flaunts such rules. The nerve! Just 75 words, all adult scoldings. No structure? Not funny, David! Except it really is, dammit.
March 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF - #27 In A Series
Hey, picture books require 3 acts, character arcs, rising action. Except unless they don't. David Shannon flaunts such rules. The nerve! Just 75 words, all adult scoldings. No structure? Not funny, David! Except it really is, dammit.
Hey, picture books require 3 acts, character arcs, rising action. Except unless they don't. David Shannon flaunts such rules. The nerve! Just 75 words, all adult scoldings. No structure? Not funny, David! Except it really is, dammit.
Not to get political--but I will--I had to do SOMETHING so joined a rally protesting the Trump/Musk travesty machine. Just a tiny step. Much more is coming.
February 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Not to get political--but I will--I had to do SOMETHING so joined a rally protesting the Trump/Musk travesty machine. Just a tiny step. Much more is coming.
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF - #26 In A Series
Can a picture book that hasn't been released tick me off? And how! This understated, underwater work had me giggling just from the preview pages available. So simple, so brilliant. A forehead slapper. And can't order 'til April 8. Also ticks me off.
Can a picture book that hasn't been released tick me off? And how! This understated, underwater work had me giggling just from the preview pages available. So simple, so brilliant. A forehead slapper. And can't order 'til April 8. Also ticks me off.
January 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF - #26 In A Series
Can a picture book that hasn't been released tick me off? And how! This understated, underwater work had me giggling just from the preview pages available. So simple, so brilliant. A forehead slapper. And can't order 'til April 8. Also ticks me off.
Can a picture book that hasn't been released tick me off? And how! This understated, underwater work had me giggling just from the preview pages available. So simple, so brilliant. A forehead slapper. And can't order 'til April 8. Also ticks me off.
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF-No. 16 In A Series
Creating humor in PBs is no laughing matter. I know, I try. So Elise Gravel’s OLGA made me "faugh:" fume and laugh. Her words and illustrations cross all ages to beget gales of giggles. Worse, her stories have true substance. Bless/curse you, Elise.
Creating humor in PBs is no laughing matter. I know, I try. So Elise Gravel’s OLGA made me "faugh:" fume and laugh. Her words and illustrations cross all ages to beget gales of giggles. Worse, her stories have true substance. Bless/curse you, Elise.
December 6, 2024 at 9:31 PM
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF-No. 16 In A Series
Creating humor in PBs is no laughing matter. I know, I try. So Elise Gravel’s OLGA made me "faugh:" fume and laugh. Her words and illustrations cross all ages to beget gales of giggles. Worse, her stories have true substance. Bless/curse you, Elise.
Creating humor in PBs is no laughing matter. I know, I try. So Elise Gravel’s OLGA made me "faugh:" fume and laugh. Her words and illustrations cross all ages to beget gales of giggles. Worse, her stories have true substance. Bless/curse you, Elise.
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF - No. 17 in A Series
Dangit, Chris Harris has way too much fun. No protagonist, no 3-act structure. Just mega meta madness to make kids laugh. They're getting away with mirthder. Especially with Serge Bloch's antic art. So galling! As I'm giggling.
Dangit, Chris Harris has way too much fun. No protagonist, no 3-act structure. Just mega meta madness to make kids laugh. They're getting away with mirthder. Especially with Serge Bloch's antic art. So galling! As I'm giggling.
November 22, 2024 at 10:28 PM
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF - No. 17 in A Series
Dangit, Chris Harris has way too much fun. No protagonist, no 3-act structure. Just mega meta madness to make kids laugh. They're getting away with mirthder. Especially with Serge Bloch's antic art. So galling! As I'm giggling.
Dangit, Chris Harris has way too much fun. No protagonist, no 3-act structure. Just mega meta madness to make kids laugh. They're getting away with mirthder. Especially with Serge Bloch's antic art. So galling! As I'm giggling.
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF. No. 14 In A Series.
Can even Mac Barnett conjure a complete, compelling story in just 70 words? Can and does. Gr-r-r. Credit Marla Frazee (Mac does) for spinning his sparse prose into a death-defying (three-act) act. A tall tale in black & white no less.
Can even Mac Barnett conjure a complete, compelling story in just 70 words? Can and does. Gr-r-r. Credit Marla Frazee (Mac does) for spinning his sparse prose into a death-defying (three-act) act. A tall tale in black & white no less.
November 20, 2024 at 12:30 AM
PICTURE BOOKS THAT TICK ME OFF. No. 14 In A Series.
Can even Mac Barnett conjure a complete, compelling story in just 70 words? Can and does. Gr-r-r. Credit Marla Frazee (Mac does) for spinning his sparse prose into a death-defying (three-act) act. A tall tale in black & white no less.
Can even Mac Barnett conjure a complete, compelling story in just 70 words? Can and does. Gr-r-r. Credit Marla Frazee (Mac does) for spinning his sparse prose into a death-defying (three-act) act. A tall tale in black & white no less.
So much activity on BS here. Almost too much to track.
November 17, 2024 at 10:07 PM
So much activity on BS here. Almost too much to track.
THE NERVOUS TICK. Unlike the other ticks in his tree, Timothy's afraid to venture out into the world aboard a stranger, let alone sip its blood. He tries everything to avoid such a sucky life, until winter & hunger make him realize maybe being nervous is more dangerous than being brave. #SkyPitch
October 23, 2024 at 9:31 PM
THE NERVOUS TICK. Unlike the other ticks in his tree, Timothy's afraid to venture out into the world aboard a stranger, let alone sip its blood. He tries everything to avoid such a sucky life, until winter & hunger make him realize maybe being nervous is more dangerous than being brave. #SkyPitch
Wait, a book that's read from back to front? Yes, not as a gimmick but to enhance this story of a boy who rebels against the laughable laws of Backwardsia. Can youthful creativity (with the help of a sneaky librarian) outfox a most despicable dictator? BACKWARDS IS EVERYTHING #SkyPitch
October 23, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Wait, a book that's read from back to front? Yes, not as a gimmick but to enhance this story of a boy who rebels against the laughable laws of Backwardsia. Can youthful creativity (with the help of a sneaky librarian) outfox a most despicable dictator? BACKWARDS IS EVERYTHING #SkyPitch
Slug & Sloth may be slow but they're fast friends who like to push each other. In SPEED DREAMIN' they unleash the power of imagination to dream about how fast they could each be if they were other animals, or other things. Even a thing called love. SLUG & SLOTH, FAST FRIENDS. #SkyPitch
October 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Slug & Sloth may be slow but they're fast friends who like to push each other. In SPEED DREAMIN' they unleash the power of imagination to dream about how fast they could each be if they were other animals, or other things. Even a thing called love. SLUG & SLOTH, FAST FRIENDS. #SkyPitch
In 1896, Lt. James Moss believed new-fangled bicycles could replace the U.S. Cavalry's horses! He boasted he could lead a squad of Buffalo Soldiers 2,000 brutal miles in 40 days. The odds, the elements and most of the Army brass were against them. BICYCLES V HORSES #NF #SkyPitch
October 23, 2024 at 9:02 PM
TIMOTHY THE NERVOUS TICK. Unlike other ticks in his tree, Timothy was afraid to venture out into the world aboard a stranger, let alone sip its blood. He tries to avoid such a sucky life, until winter and hunger make him realize maybe being nervous is more dangerous than being brave.#SkyPitch
October 23, 2024 at 8:55 PM
TIMOTHY THE NERVOUS TICK. Unlike other ticks in his tree, Timothy was afraid to venture out into the world aboard a stranger, let alone sip its blood. He tries to avoid such a sucky life, until winter and hunger make him realize maybe being nervous is more dangerous than being brave.#SkyPitch
New BlueSkyer. I have Xed off “X” and will see what this feels like. I love all things kidlit and cartooning. Guess I’m immature for an old fart.
February 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM
New BlueSkyer. I have Xed off “X” and will see what this feels like. I love all things kidlit and cartooning. Guess I’m immature for an old fart.