(And if you want to know about World Toilet Day, which is serious business, hop on over to my blog (link in bio) for today's post, or visit World Toilet Organization worldtoilet.org/our-movement/) for additional info and resources.)

This was such a great, info-packed webinar. Definitely make time to watch it (once, maybe twice!) before the replay expires.

I've also blogged a couple of times about my beloved "pleasure reading award," my most memorable fifth grade achievement, and the genius of my teacher, Mr. Snook. You can find the posts here: www.dawnprochovnic.com/search?q=mr.... (Good luck with your fancy panel!)

I know they are popular, but in my experience, reading logs soon become a chore. My biggest tip is to flip the script on reading as a task/chore and frame it instead as a treat. "Let's clean up, THEN we can read. If we can clean up in 5 minutes, we can fit in an extra book/chapter!"

This post is the latest addition to "The Writing Life" series, where I share my experiences as a #kidlit author along the path to publication.

MISSING MAMA: by Dawn Babb Prochovnic, illustrated by Adèle Dafflon, scheduled for publication by @familiusbooks.bsky.social in 2026.

(For context, this is a book I started working on while watching my youngest child play at the local children's museum ... said child graduated from COLLEGE last year ; )

Local indie bookstore Wallace Books will have copies of LUCY'S BLOOMS on hand for purchase.

See you soon!

For more info on the tour, visit www.raleighparkgardentour.com. Book ordering information will be available at the tour, or you can reach out to me directly via the QR code in the image or by phone/text (DM for number).