Christy Matthes
@christymatthes.bsky.social
Children's book writer, nature and animal lover, cat wrangler, promotions coordinator for SCBWI-Michigan and a member of the editorial team for The Mitten, SCBWI-Michigan's blog. #12x12, #SCBWI, Rate Your Story
Happy Book Birthday to Cindy Williams Schrauben on the publication of HANK’S CHANGE OF HEART. Read more about Cindy and how a real event in her hometown inspired the story. 🥳
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November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Happy Book Birthday to Cindy Williams Schrauben on the publication of HANK’S CHANGE OF HEART. Read more about Cindy and how a real event in her hometown inspired the story. 🥳
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Happy Book Birthday to Laura Stewart whose own “backyard” chickens inspired CLUCKY’S WEEK. Read more about Laura and what’s next for her on our blog. 🥳
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November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Happy Book Birthday to Laura Stewart whose own “backyard” chickens inspired CLUCKY’S WEEK. Read more about Laura and what’s next for her on our blog. 🥳
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Happy Saturday, from Bruce.
October 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Happy Saturday, from Bruce.
🥳 Congratulations to Kathleen Marcath on the publication of MY MONSTER TRUCK GOES EVERYWHERE WITH ME: COLORING & ACTIVITY BOOK. Read more about Kathleen and what’s next for her on our blog.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🥳 Congratulations to Kathleen Marcath on the publication of MY MONSTER TRUCK GOES EVERYWHERE WITH ME: COLORING & ACTIVITY BOOK. Read more about Kathleen and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Take a Book. Share a Book. Today, SCBWI-Michigan's Equity and Inclusion team hosted our Little Free Library Day. For those not familiar with LFL, check it out via the link. #SCBWIMI, #ReadInColor, #naomibooksllc, #littlefreelibrary
littlefreelibrary.org/about/
littlefreelibrary.org/about/
September 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Take a Book. Share a Book. Today, SCBWI-Michigan's Equity and Inclusion team hosted our Little Free Library Day. For those not familiar with LFL, check it out via the link. #SCBWIMI, #ReadInColor, #naomibooksllc, #littlefreelibrary
littlefreelibrary.org/about/
littlefreelibrary.org/about/
Happy Book Birthday! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Lynn Baldwin on the publication of MY BACKYARD USED TO BE. Read more about Lynn and the inspiration behind this “going backwards” story structure on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Lynn Baldwin on the publication of MY BACKYARD USED TO BE. Read more about Lynn and the inspiration behind this “going backwards” story structure on our blog.
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September 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Happy Book Birthday! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Lynn Baldwin on the publication of MY BACKYARD USED TO BE. Read more about Lynn and the inspiration behind this “going backwards” story structure on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Lynn Baldwin on the publication of MY BACKYARD USED TO BE. Read more about Lynn and the inspiration behind this “going backwards” story structure on our blog.
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My copy arrived today, and I'm looking forward to diving into this story written by my friend Anita Fitch Pazner.
September 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My copy arrived today, and I'm looking forward to diving into this story written by my friend Anita Fitch Pazner.
Kids can color and explore American Sign Language with this fun activity book, a companion book to MY MONSTER TRUCK GOES EVERYWHERE WITH ME, written by Kathleen Marcath, illustrated by Isaac Liang, Pardeep Mehra, and designed by Praise Saflor.
www.amazon.com/dp/1734751738
#1 new release!
www.amazon.com/dp/1734751738
#1 new release!
September 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Kids can color and explore American Sign Language with this fun activity book, a companion book to MY MONSTER TRUCK GOES EVERYWHERE WITH ME, written by Kathleen Marcath, illustrated by Isaac Liang, Pardeep Mehra, and designed by Praise Saflor.
www.amazon.com/dp/1734751738
#1 new release!
www.amazon.com/dp/1734751738
#1 new release!
I'm Trick-or-Treating @ #seasonsofkidlit.com!
September 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I'm Trick-or-Treating @ #seasonsofkidlit.com!
Happy Book Birthday! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Carrie Pearson on the publication of WATCH THEM GROW: THE FASCINATING SCIENCE OF ANIMAL BEGINNINGS. Read more about Carrie and how the stage play Hamilton inspired the book on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Carrie Pearson on the publication of WATCH THEM GROW: THE FASCINATING SCIENCE OF ANIMAL BEGINNINGS. Read more about Carrie and how the stage play Hamilton inspired the book on our blog.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Happy Book Birthday! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Carrie Pearson on the publication of WATCH THEM GROW: THE FASCINATING SCIENCE OF ANIMAL BEGINNINGS. Read more about Carrie and how the stage play Hamilton inspired the book on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Carrie Pearson on the publication of WATCH THEM GROW: THE FASCINATING SCIENCE OF ANIMAL BEGINNINGS. Read more about Carrie and how the stage play Hamilton inspired the book on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to F.P. LaRue on the publication of THE PET SHOP NIGHTMARE, the next book in the Scary Shiver Mystery series. Read more about F.P. and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to F.P. LaRue on the publication of THE PET SHOP NIGHTMARE, the next book in the Scary Shiver Mystery series. Read more about F.P. and what’s next for her on our blog.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Happy Book Birthday! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to F.P. LaRue on the publication of THE PET SHOP NIGHTMARE, the next book in the Scary Shiver Mystery series. Read more about F.P. and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to F.P. LaRue on the publication of THE PET SHOP NIGHTMARE, the next book in the Scary Shiver Mystery series. Read more about F.P. and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Nathan Christopher on the publication of WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! Read more about Nathan and what’s next for him on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Nathan Christopher on the publication of WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! Read more about Nathan and what’s next for him on our blog.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to Nathan Christopher on the publication of WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! Read more about Nathan and what’s next for him on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Nathan Christopher on the publication of WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! Read more about Nathan and what’s next for him on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Kristen Remenar on the publication of OWL’S FALL FEAST FIASCO. Read more about this fun series and what’s next for Kristen on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Kristen Remenar on the publication of OWL’S FALL FEAST FIASCO. Read more about this fun series and what’s next for Kristen on our blog.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to Kristen Remenar on the publication of OWL’S FALL FEAST FIASCO. Read more about this fun series and what’s next for Kristen on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Kristen Remenar on the publication of OWL’S FALL FEAST FIASCO. Read more about this fun series and what’s next for Kristen on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Anita Fitch Pazner whose trip to Munich, Germany and bike tour inspired WORDS MATTER. Read more about Anita and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Anita Fitch Pazner whose trip to Munich, Germany and bike tour inspired WORDS MATTER. Read more about Anita and what’s next for her on our blog.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to Anita Fitch Pazner whose trip to Munich, Germany and bike tour inspired WORDS MATTER. Read more about Anita and what’s next for her on our blog.
scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2025/09/book...
Happy Book Birthday to Anita Fitch Pazner whose trip to Munich, Germany and bike tour inspired WORDS MATTER. Read more about Anita and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Kid-friendly book on an interesting topic, written by Claire A. B. Freeland and Jacqueline B. Toner, Illustrated by Katarina Gasko.
September 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Kid-friendly book on an interesting topic, written by Claire A. B. Freeland and Jacqueline B. Toner, Illustrated by Katarina Gasko.
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Happy Book Birthday to Lindsay Gizicki whose own mysterious library experience as a child led to BOOKLEY THE BOOK-LOVING GHOST. Read more about Lindsay and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Lindsay Gizicki whose own mysterious library experience as a child led to BOOKLEY THE BOOK-LOVING GHOST. Read more about Lindsay and what’s next for her on our blog.
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August 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Happy Book Birthday to Lindsay Gizicki whose own mysterious library experience as a child led to BOOKLEY THE BOOK-LOVING GHOST. Read more about Lindsay and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Lindsay Gizicki whose own mysterious library experience as a child led to BOOKLEY THE BOOK-LOVING GHOST. Read more about Lindsay and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Gail Kuhnlein! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Gail Kuhnlein whose son’s adventure with an injured baby rabbit inspired INTO THE THICKET. Read more about Gail and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Gail Kuhnlein whose son’s adventure with an injured baby rabbit inspired INTO THE THICKET. Read more about Gail and what’s next for her on our blog.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Happy Book Birthday to Gail Kuhnlein! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Gail Kuhnlein whose son’s adventure with an injured baby rabbit inspired INTO THE THICKET. Read more about Gail and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Gail Kuhnlein whose son’s adventure with an injured baby rabbit inspired INTO THE THICKET. Read more about Gail and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Kate Rietema! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Kate Rietema whose visit to Namibia led to CHEETAHS RETURN TO INDIA: THE TRUE STORY OF AASHA AND PAVAN. Read more about Kate and what’s next for her on the blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Kate Rietema whose visit to Namibia led to CHEETAHS RETURN TO INDIA: THE TRUE STORY OF AASHA AND PAVAN. Read more about Kate and what’s next for her on the blog.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Happy Book Birthday to Kate Rietema! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Kate Rietema whose visit to Namibia led to CHEETAHS RETURN TO INDIA: THE TRUE STORY OF AASHA AND PAVAN. Read more about Kate and what’s next for her on the blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Kate Rietema whose visit to Namibia led to CHEETAHS RETURN TO INDIA: THE TRUE STORY OF AASHA AND PAVAN. Read more about Kate and what’s next for her on the blog.
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Happy Book Birthday! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Karolyn Wallace on the publication of I LOVE IT WHEN WE READ TOGETHER. Read more about Karolyn and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Karolyn Wallace on the publication of I LOVE IT WHEN WE READ TOGETHER. Read more about Karolyn and what’s next for her on our blog.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Happy Book Birthday! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Karolyn Wallace on the publication of I LOVE IT WHEN WE READ TOGETHER. Read more about Karolyn and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Karolyn Wallace on the publication of I LOVE IT WHEN WE READ TOGETHER. Read more about Karolyn and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Kristen Uroda on the publication of SCIENTISTS LIKE ME: STORIES, ADVICE, AND INSPIRATION FROM 25 TRAILBLAZERS WITH EXPERIMENTS TO TRY AT HOME. Read more about Kristen and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Kristen Uroda on the publication of SCIENTISTS LIKE ME: STORIES, ADVICE, AND INSPIRATION FROM 25 TRAILBLAZERS WITH EXPERIMENTS TO TRY AT HOME. Read more about Kristen and what’s next for her on our blog.
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August 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Happy Book Birthday! 🥳
Happy Book Birthday to Kristen Uroda on the publication of SCIENTISTS LIKE ME: STORIES, ADVICE, AND INSPIRATION FROM 25 TRAILBLAZERS WITH EXPERIMENTS TO TRY AT HOME. Read more about Kristen and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Kristen Uroda on the publication of SCIENTISTS LIKE ME: STORIES, ADVICE, AND INSPIRATION FROM 25 TRAILBLAZERS WITH EXPERIMENTS TO TRY AT HOME. Read more about Kristen and what’s next for her on our blog.
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August 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
May 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Happy Book Birthday! 🎉
Happy Book Birthday to Mary Morgan on the publication of TUGBOAT TO THE RESCUE. Read more about Mary and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Mary Morgan on the publication of TUGBOAT TO THE RESCUE. Read more about Mary and what’s next for her on our blog.
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May 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Happy Book Birthday! 🎉
Happy Book Birthday to Mary Morgan on the publication of TUGBOAT TO THE RESCUE. Read more about Mary and what’s next for her on our blog.
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Happy Book Birthday to Mary Morgan on the publication of TUGBOAT TO THE RESCUE. Read more about Mary and what’s next for her on our blog.
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