Deb Cushman
@debcushman.bsky.social
Pacific Northwest author of fantasy adventures for children and teens.
I post stuff I like, and if it interests someone else, that's great. It makes me happy and gives me an outlet for my creativity. www.debcushman.com
I post stuff I like, and if it interests someone else, that's great. It makes me happy and gives me an outlet for my creativity. www.debcushman.com
Happy birthday to Astrid Lindgren. Her creation, the world’s strongest girl, Pippi Longstocking, still reminds us to live boldly, laugh loudly, and wear mismatched socks. When does your inner Pippi show up? #AstridLindgren #PippiLongstocking #kidlit
November 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Happy birthday to Astrid Lindgren. Her creation, the world’s strongest girl, Pippi Longstocking, still reminds us to live boldly, laugh loudly, and wear mismatched socks. When does your inner Pippi show up? #AstridLindgren #PippiLongstocking #kidlit
I'll be at the Woodland Wonderland Market this Saturday, November 15th at Woodland High School, Woodland, Washington! If you're in the area, stop by. I'll have books, notebooks, bookmarks, and a fun prize wheel for kids.
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I'll be at the Woodland Wonderland Market this Saturday, November 15th at Woodland High School, Woodland, Washington! If you're in the area, stop by. I'll have books, notebooks, bookmarks, and a fun prize wheel for kids.
Grandparents are early storytellers, teachers, & cheerleaders in a child’s life. As kids grow into tech-savvy explorers, the roles flip! Suddenly, it’s the grandkids showing you how to swipe, click, & stream. Learning goes both ways, & that’s what makes family magic. #grandparents #familylove
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Grandparents are early storytellers, teachers, & cheerleaders in a child’s life. As kids grow into tech-savvy explorers, the roles flip! Suddenly, it’s the grandkids showing you how to swipe, click, & stream. Learning goes both ways, & that’s what makes family magic. #grandparents #familylove
New FREE kids’ activity: Ping’s Peril. Kids read a scene from Ping’s Mystery in Pixiandria & then guess what happens next! Join Nadavir Kids Club for 50+ FREE magical activities + a new one every month. Sign up on my website, where adventure awaits! #KidsActivities #kidsbooks #kidlit
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
New FREE kids’ activity: Ping’s Peril. Kids read a scene from Ping’s Mystery in Pixiandria & then guess what happens next! Join Nadavir Kids Club for 50+ FREE magical activities + a new one every month. Sign up on my website, where adventure awaits! #KidsActivities #kidsbooks #kidlit
Fantasy books inspire kids and boost their confidence! #fantasy #kidsbooks #middlegradebooks #kidlit #mglit
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Fantasy books inspire kids and boost their confidence! #fantasy #kidsbooks #middlegradebooks #kidlit #mglit
It’s true! Gremlins sneak into backpacks & carry off homework to the Land of Lost Homework while kids stare at their phones. #homework #losthomework #gremlins
November 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It’s true! Gremlins sneak into backpacks & carry off homework to the Land of Lost Homework while kids stare at their phones. #homework #losthomework #gremlins
Here are some excerpts from junk emails in my spam folder received yesterday! Thought you might enjoy a peek. Did I answer any of them? Nope. Blocked, one and all! #writerslife #wasteoftime #spamemail #kidlit #booksky
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Here are some excerpts from junk emails in my spam folder received yesterday! Thought you might enjoy a peek. Did I answer any of them? Nope. Blocked, one and all! #writerslife #wasteoftime #spamemail #kidlit #booksky
Did you guess correctly?
November 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Did you guess correctly?
Here's a fun one. Hint: because the book is a translation, the first line varies a bit, depending on the publisher. Do you know the title and author? Answer in the comments. #classicbooks #firstline #bookbeginnings
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Here's a fun one. Hint: because the book is a translation, the first line varies a bit, depending on the publisher. Do you know the title and author? Answer in the comments. #classicbooks #firstline #bookbeginnings
Frigg's Journey to Anasgar: Four friends seek assistance to protect loved ones from trolls. #mgbooks #kidlit #mglit #kidsbooks #reading #writerslift
November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Frigg's Journey to Anasgar: Four friends seek assistance to protect loved ones from trolls. #mgbooks #kidlit #mglit #kidsbooks #reading #writerslift
Keep me away from those bear claws! What's the pastry that makes you drool? #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #pastrylove
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Keep me away from those bear claws! What's the pastry that makes you drool? #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #pastrylove
Four companions seek assistance to protect loved ones from trolls. #mglit #mgbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit
November 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Four companions seek assistance to protect loved ones from trolls. #mglit #mgbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit
I love November! Cold wind, torrential rain, leaves stuck to my car! How about you?
November 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I love November! Cold wind, torrential rain, leaves stuck to my car! How about you?
You never know when a spontaneous sparklestorm will erupt. When life throws shade, unicorns throw sparkle. What's your go-to glitter moment? #sparkle #sparklestyle #unicorn #unicornmagic #glitter
October 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
You never know when a spontaneous sparklestorm will erupt. When life throws shade, unicorns throw sparkle. What's your go-to glitter moment? #sparkle #sparklestyle #unicorn #unicornmagic #glitter
Ping's your average winged mischief-maker until it's revealed she’s the missing princess of Pixiandria. A blink later, she’s swept into a whirlwind of royal secrets, enchanted gardens, & palace intrigue. Her first royal duty? Solve the mystery of her vanished mother! #kidlit #booksky #mglit #mgbooks
October 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Ping's your average winged mischief-maker until it's revealed she’s the missing princess of Pixiandria. A blink later, she’s swept into a whirlwind of royal secrets, enchanted gardens, & palace intrigue. Her first royal duty? Solve the mystery of her vanished mother! #kidlit #booksky #mglit #mgbooks
Between dragon chases, enchanted forests, and quests gone sideways, fantasy tales catapult you into new worlds. #Booksky #fantasy #books #fantasylit #thrillingnovels
October 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Between dragon chases, enchanted forests, and quests gone sideways, fantasy tales catapult you into new worlds. #Booksky #fantasy #books #fantasylit #thrillingnovels
Whether you crossed forests, outwitted tricksters, or survived Monday goblins, your journey is legendary. The only reason to glance back is to admire the trail of triumphs, stumbles, & spells that got you here. You’ve earned your resilience cloak. Now charge onward. #motivation
October 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Whether you crossed forests, outwitted tricksters, or survived Monday goblins, your journey is legendary. The only reason to glance back is to admire the trail of triumphs, stumbles, & spells that got you here. You’ve earned your resilience cloak. Now charge onward. #motivation
Picture yourself as a night traveler, exploring a forest trail, illuminated by the leaves' radiant glow. How magical!
#forest #magicalrealm #forestglow #fairyforest
#forest #magicalrealm #forestglow #fairyforest
October 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Picture yourself as a night traveler, exploring a forest trail, illuminated by the leaves' radiant glow. How magical!
#forest #magicalrealm #forestglow #fairyforest
#forest #magicalrealm #forestglow #fairyforest
Life isn’t just a journey. It’s a library full of genres, overdue lessons, & dreams. Some days you’re stuck in self-help; other days you’re living a fantasy with dragons. The trick? Keep browsing, keep believing, & don’t be afraid to rewrite your story. #booksky #libraries #lifeisalibrary #bookmagic
October 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Life isn’t just a journey. It’s a library full of genres, overdue lessons, & dreams. Some days you’re stuck in self-help; other days you’re living a fantasy with dragons. The trick? Keep browsing, keep believing, & don’t be afraid to rewrite your story. #booksky #libraries #lifeisalibrary #bookmagic
Every page turned is a step toward confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning. (Ahhh, that little smile at the end!)
#raisereaders #readingismagic #reading #booksky #kidlit #parenting #childrensbooks
#raisereaders #readingismagic #reading #booksky #kidlit #parenting #childrensbooks
October 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Every page turned is a step toward confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning. (Ahhh, that little smile at the end!)
#raisereaders #readingismagic #reading #booksky #kidlit #parenting #childrensbooks
#raisereaders #readingismagic #reading #booksky #kidlit #parenting #childrensbooks
We must support brave kids with wooden swords, secret maps tucked under beds, & courage that grows in the wild corners of imagination. If you hear a rumble today, don’t duck for cover. Lean in. It might just be your own story waking up.
#FantasyForKids #MGFantasy #dragonlegends #KidLitMagic #kidlit
#FantasyForKids #MGFantasy #dragonlegends #KidLitMagic #kidlit
October 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We must support brave kids with wooden swords, secret maps tucked under beds, & courage that grows in the wild corners of imagination. If you hear a rumble today, don’t duck for cover. Lean in. It might just be your own story waking up.
#FantasyForKids #MGFantasy #dragonlegends #KidLitMagic #kidlit
#FantasyForKids #MGFantasy #dragonlegends #KidLitMagic #kidlit
Ping might be pocket-sized, but her sass could knock over an ogre. Weaponry class? A chaotic ballet of flying daggers and faery-sized fury. Luckily, her instructor used patience and creativity to tailor each lesson to fit Ping’s pint-sized power.
#bookquote #kidlit #mgbooks #kidsbooks
#bookquote #kidlit #mgbooks #kidsbooks
October 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Ping might be pocket-sized, but her sass could knock over an ogre. Weaponry class? A chaotic ballet of flying daggers and faery-sized fury. Luckily, her instructor used patience and creativity to tailor each lesson to fit Ping’s pint-sized power.
#bookquote #kidlit #mgbooks #kidsbooks
#bookquote #kidlit #mgbooks #kidsbooks
October 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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