Brenda Maier
@brendamaier.bsky.social
Children’s author, gifted education specialist, and mom of five. Hobbies include traveling, tricking kids into thinking for themselves, and reading way past my bedtime. brendamaier.com
Thanks to the Childrens Book Council for selecting IN THE DARK, the newest Adventures of Penguin and Panda graphic novel for young readers, for their October HOT OFF THE PRESS LIST! The books aren’t just fun to read—they’re a blast to write! cbcbooks.org/readers/sear... @marblepress.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Thanks to the Childrens Book Council for selecting IN THE DARK, the newest Adventures of Penguin and Panda graphic novel for young readers, for their October HOT OFF THE PRESS LIST! The books aren’t just fun to read—they’re a blast to write! cbcbooks.org/readers/sear... @marblepress.bsky.social
If you’re an author or illustrator, find a group of like-minded people who challenge you. These ladies aren’t just critique partners; they’re cherished brunch buddies, secret keepers, and co-counselors. 🩷🩷🩷@valerielawson.bsky.social @catrenlamb.bsky.social
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July 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
If you’re an author or illustrator, find a group of like-minded people who challenge you. These ladies aren’t just critique partners; they’re cherished brunch buddies, secret keepers, and co-counselors. 🩷🩷🩷@valerielawson.bsky.social @catrenlamb.bsky.social
#tiffanyhinsonthomason
#tiffanyhinsonthomason
If you’re in San Diego this week, check out the free programming organized by the Children’s Book Council and the SD Central Library! Join us 7/25 at 10am PT for a graphic novel panel. @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social @marblepress.bsky.social @cbcbooks.bsky.social www.cbcbooks.org/2025/07/11/c...
July 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
If you’re in San Diego this week, check out the free programming organized by the Children’s Book Council and the SD Central Library! Join us 7/25 at 10am PT for a graphic novel panel. @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social @marblepress.bsky.social @cbcbooks.bsky.social www.cbcbooks.org/2025/07/11/c...
Thanks to the @cbcbooks.bsky.social /Children’s Book Council for sponsoring this free event at this year’s San Diego Comic Con!! You can find the Cartoons to Comics panel at the San Diego Library July 25 at 10 am. We’ll do a signing directly afterwards. @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Thanks to the @cbcbooks.bsky.social /Children’s Book Council for sponsoring this free event at this year’s San Diego Comic Con!! You can find the Cartoons to Comics panel at the San Diego Library July 25 at 10 am. We’ll do a signing directly afterwards. @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social
I had just enough time to explore The Rabbit Hole in KC today. I love that readers can actually interact with the exhibits! So much fun to see classic stories brought to life.
July 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I had just enough time to explore The Rabbit Hole in KC today. I love that readers can actually interact with the exhibits! So much fun to see classic stories brought to life.
Had a lovely dinner and several chats with these wonderful women from @watermarkbooks.bsky.social in Wichita. See you in the fall, Erin and Kassandra!
June 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Had a lovely dinner and several chats with these wonderful women from @watermarkbooks.bsky.social in Wichita. See you in the fall, Erin and Kassandra!
My favorite books from this library visit are also great mentor texts. Most Unexpected Ending goes to MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS by @devpetty.bsky.social and Jared Chapman. Best Page Turn goes to THE DRAGON SLAYER by Tatyana Feeney. #KidLit @kidscanpress.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
My favorite books from this library visit are also great mentor texts. Most Unexpected Ending goes to MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS by @devpetty.bsky.social and Jared Chapman. Best Page Turn goes to THE DRAGON SLAYER by Tatyana Feeney. #KidLit @kidscanpress.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social
Congratulations Kelly and Tonya! 🎊
Happy news! My Hands Tell a Story is the 2025 winner of the Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award! Thank you @cbcbooks.bsky.social, Penguin, Every Child a Reader and Reycraft Books. Hugs to editor Eileen Robinson and illustrator Tonya Engel. Honored.
April 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Congratulations Kelly and Tonya! 🎊
Thanks for the Small Business Saturday deal on books, @watermarkbooks.bsky.social !
And for that person you don’t know what to get? Trust me. They want books. 😉
And for that person you don’t know what to get? Trust me. They want books. 😉
November 30, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Thanks for the Small Business Saturday deal on books, @watermarkbooks.bsky.social !
And for that person you don’t know what to get? Trust me. They want books. 😉
And for that person you don’t know what to get? Trust me. They want books. 😉
I love MABEL WANTS A FRIEND!! @arielbbooks.bsky.social @marcrosenthal.bsky.social
Reposting because I can now tag @marcrosenthal.bsky.social who is on BlueSky!
🎉The only thing I want today is to share illustrator Marc Rosenthal's cover of MABEL WANTS A FRIEND, our 3rd (!!!) book together! 🎉 Pubs 10/1/24 from S&S and is available now for pre-order! www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mabel-...
November 24, 2024 at 5:19 PM
I love MABEL WANTS A FRIEND!! @arielbbooks.bsky.social @marcrosenthal.bsky.social
Hey Wichita readers and teachers! I’ll be at Watermark Books on Saturday, November 30 at 10am for a free story time! @watermarkbooks.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Hey Wichita readers and teachers! I’ll be at Watermark Books on Saturday, November 30 at 10am for a free story time! @watermarkbooks.bsky.social
Thanks, Rachel. 😊
Wow! This is so thoughtful of them 🥰. You are doing wonderful work, Please keep up the great work!
November 23, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Thanks, Rachel. 😊
On Powwow Day is one of my faves!!
#kidlit Book of the Day: On Powwow Day Board Book #Indigenous #family #friends #counting #colors #fiction from @charlesbridgepublishing asuen.com/on-powwow-da... 📚👍
November 20, 2024 at 10:19 PM
On Powwow Day is one of my faves!!
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AT OUR TABLE by Patrick Hulse w/art by Madelyn Goodnight is an updated, inclusive take on the Thanksgiving holiday for young readers, who will see themselves, their families & traditions represented while also acknowledging & honoring the Indigenous peoples for whom it may be painful. #kidlit 📚👍
November 16, 2024 at 3:30 PM
AT OUR TABLE by Patrick Hulse w/art by Madelyn Goodnight is an updated, inclusive take on the Thanksgiving holiday for young readers, who will see themselves, their families & traditions represented while also acknowledging & honoring the Indigenous peoples for whom it may be painful. #kidlit 📚👍
Thanks for sharing the latest Penguin and Panda graphic novel, Lori. 😊 I hope readers have as much fun reading them as I did writing them! #friendshipstories @marblepress.bsky.social
November 17, 2024 at 4:49 AM
Thanks for sharing the latest Penguin and Panda graphic novel, Lori. 😊 I hope readers have as much fun reading them as I did writing them! #friendshipstories @marblepress.bsky.social
Yes! You know Magic City Books?! They are where I send people for signed copies of my books. They are super involved and connected in the community and do tons of events.
It was the best job ever! I bet you must be closer to Magic City Books, which I have always wanted to visit!
November 15, 2024 at 4:26 AM
Yes! You know Magic City Books?! They are where I send people for signed copies of my books. They are super involved and connected in the community and do tons of events.
It’s true! They’re such kind and well-read people! 💙
Hey, friends. We're an independent bookshop in Houston, Texas, and we're happy to be here.
We've got pizzazz. We've got great book recommendations and fantastic author events. We'll hold your baby while you browse.
Come on by. We can't wait to welcome you. bluewillowbookshop.com
We've got pizzazz. We've got great book recommendations and fantastic author events. We'll hold your baby while you browse.
Come on by. We can't wait to welcome you. bluewillowbookshop.com
November 15, 2024 at 2:21 AM
It’s true! They’re such kind and well-read people! 💙
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It's Time for the Sibert Smackdown!
Introduce students to great nonfiction titles that may win the ALA Youth Media Award's Sibert Medal.
tinyurl.com/y7ka7dp8
#edusky #kidlit #kidslovenonfiction
Introduce students to great nonfiction titles that may win the ALA Youth Media Award's Sibert Medal.
tinyurl.com/y7ka7dp8
#edusky #kidlit #kidslovenonfiction
November 14, 2024 at 12:41 PM
It's Time for the Sibert Smackdown!
Introduce students to great nonfiction titles that may win the ALA Youth Media Award's Sibert Medal.
tinyurl.com/y7ka7dp8
#edusky #kidlit #kidslovenonfiction
Introduce students to great nonfiction titles that may win the ALA Youth Media Award's Sibert Medal.
tinyurl.com/y7ka7dp8
#edusky #kidlit #kidslovenonfiction
Do I work at the best school or what?! FOUR staff members surprised me by dressing as Penguin and Panda for Book Character Day! On top of that, they really had the characters down!! 🎊@marblepress.bsky.social
November 3, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Do I work at the best school or what?! FOUR staff members surprised me by dressing as Penguin and Panda for Book Character Day! On top of that, they really had the characters down!! 🎊@marblepress.bsky.social
Because you and Trevor are awesome! 😉
Stopped by Brenda’s book signing at Magic City Books this weekend. Always love supporting my writing friends! This Penguin and Panda book is extra special because Brenda dedicated it to me and Trevor. 🐧🐼❤️
@brendamaier.bsky.social
@brendamaier.bsky.social
October 9, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Because you and Trevor are awesome! 😉
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#Oklahoma friends, if you have young kids or grandkids who love books, you should check out @brendamaier.bsky.social this weekend. Her books are perfect if you're looking for some early Christmas gifts!
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October 2, 2024 at 2:36 PM
#Oklahoma friends, if you have young kids or grandkids who love books, you should check out @brendamaier.bsky.social this weekend. Her books are perfect if you're looking for some early Christmas gifts!
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Woohoo! Betsy Bird aka @fuse8.bsky.social has a new picture book coming out in 2025! Betsy is a longtime #kidlit book booster & I also love how supportive she is of illustrators. Scroll to the end of the article & you'll also see kudos to the designer, art director, project editor, & production mgr!
I have book. I have a book?! I have a brand new picture book out in 2025 so let's talk about it with the artist (Andrea Tsurumi) and the editor (Maria Russo)! We discuss "High Detail Chaos", sneaky weasels, and so much more! #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2024/09/27/c...
Cover Reveal! Q&A! Introducing the Upcoming Betsy Bird / Andrea Tsurumi Collaboration: Pop Goes the Nursery Rhyme!
I have a brand new picture book out in 2025 so let's talk about it with the artist and editor! We discuss
afuse8production.slj.com
September 27, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Woohoo! Betsy Bird aka @fuse8.bsky.social has a new picture book coming out in 2025! Betsy is a longtime #kidlit book booster & I also love how supportive she is of illustrators. Scroll to the end of the article & you'll also see kudos to the designer, art director, project editor, & production mgr!
I wonder if there’s an illustrator appreciation day…#kidlit
July 24, 2024 at 7:27 PM
I wonder if there’s an illustrator appreciation day…#kidlit
My daughter showed me how to make onigiri, and I ate it for the first time. And we ordered molds so she can make it at college this fall.
Weekly POLL: List something you enjoyed doing or learning this past week that has NOTHING to do with work or self-promo. #CommunityPolls
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July 13, 2024 at 3:17 PM
My daughter showed me how to make onigiri, and I ate it for the first time. And we ordered molds so she can make it at college this fall.