Hannah Roy LaGrone
@hannahlagrone.bsky.social
Mom of 2 toddler boys, poet and picture book writer, former ESL/bilingual teacher #12x12PB #PBparty finalist #50preciouswords winner
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Book Giveaway: FLY LIKE A BIRD by Olga Ptashnik
Olga Ptashnik has written and illustrated a new nonfiction picture book, FLY LIKE A BIRD, published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers on September 2nd, 2025. They have agreed to share a copy with…
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This looks beautiful! Based on Matthew 6:26
This looks beautiful! Based on Matthew 6:26
Book Giveaway: CONSIDER THE BIRDS by Jennifer Grant
Jennifer Grant has a new nonfiction picture book, CONSIDER THE BIRDS, illustrated by Julianna Swaney and published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers on August 5th, 2025. They have agreed to share…
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This looks beautiful! Based on Matthew 6:26
This looks beautiful! Based on Matthew 6:26
I was lucky enough to recently win Ellen's book from the KidLit Zombie Week contest. My boys and I love it! Everyone should check it out!!
To win a copy of A BOOK FOR BEAR, follow me @ellenlramseybooks on Instagram and ❤️ this post. Thanks to those who brought Bear’s story to life and to readers who have made Bear’s first two years so special! #giveaway #abookforbear #teachers #librarians #loveofbooks @scbwiepa.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I was lucky enough to recently win Ellen's book from the KidLit Zombie Week contest. My boys and I love it! Everyone should check it out!!
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“Inspired by Douglass’ famous question, 20 people ensnared in this country’s sprawling criminal legal system answered this variation of it:”
What, to the American Incarcerated Person, Is Your Fourth of July?
In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and formerly incarcerated Americans explain what Independence Day means to them.
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July 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
“Inspired by Douglass’ famous question, 20 people ensnared in this country’s sprawling criminal legal system answered this variation of it:”
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Some bunny loves books, rhymes, bunnies, and giveaways! It’s me! There’s even a real bunny in my yard right now! 🐰
Some bunny loves books, rhymes, bunnies, and giveaways! It’s me! There’s even a real bunny in my yard right now! 🐰
Book Giveaway: SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU by Helen Foster James
Helen Foster James has a new picture book, SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU, illustrated by Petra Brown and published by Sleeping Bear Press. They have agreed to share a copy of the book with the lucky winner.…
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July 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Some bunny loves books, rhymes, bunnies, and giveaways! It’s me! There’s even a real bunny in my yard right now! 🐰
Some bunny loves books, rhymes, bunnies, and giveaways! It’s me! There’s even a real bunny in my yard right now! 🐰
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Just a few days left to enter the GIVEAWAY!
Leave a comment on Susanna's Tuesday Debut blog post with me by Friday at 3pm est! The randomly selected winner will get to choose btwn:
1. a copy of "Bananas in the Bath"
2. a pb manuscript critique
3. a 30-min Zoom AMA!
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Leave a comment on Susanna's Tuesday Debut blog post with me by Friday at 3pm est! The randomly selected winner will get to choose btwn:
1. a copy of "Bananas in the Bath"
2. a pb manuscript critique
3. a 30-min Zoom AMA!
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Tuesday Debut – Presenting Andi Chitty! PLUS A Giveaway!
Darlings! Welcome to Tuesday Debut!
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June 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Just a few days left to enter the GIVEAWAY!
Leave a comment on Susanna's Tuesday Debut blog post with me by Friday at 3pm est! The randomly selected winner will get to choose btwn:
1. a copy of "Bananas in the Bath"
2. a pb manuscript critique
3. a 30-min Zoom AMA!
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Leave a comment on Susanna's Tuesday Debut blog post with me by Friday at 3pm est! The randomly selected winner will get to choose btwn:
1. a copy of "Bananas in the Bath"
2. a pb manuscript critique
3. a 30-min Zoom AMA!
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Great tips! We have chalk out right now, I’m going to try to sketch some characters.
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 4!
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Then come back & comment on this post sharing how you're going to get messy with your story!
Thanks so much @erindealey.bsky.social for the fantastic Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
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Then come back & comment on this post sharing how you're going to get messy with your story!
Thanks so much @erindealey.bsky.social for the fantastic Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Writing is a Language ART = #kidlitzombieweek + BONUS video + #Giveaway! - Erin Dealey, Children's Author
A bonus post (plus a fun video) in celebration of #kidlitzombieweek : Writing is a Language ART by Erin Dealey
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June 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Great tips! We have chalk out right now, I’m going to try to sketch some characters.
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I aspire to create a nonfiction bedtime book like this! Can’t wait to read this with my boys.
I aspire to create a nonfiction bedtime book like this! Can’t wait to read this with my boys.
Book Givaway: BABY BAT BEDTIME by Paige Towler
Paige Towler and the Smithsonian Bat Lab has written a new picture book titled BABY BAT BEDTIME, Illustrated by Gavin Scott and published by Sleeping Bear Press in collaboration with SMITHSONIAN IN…
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June 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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I aspire to create a nonfiction bedtime book like this! Can’t wait to read this with my boys.
I aspire to create a nonfiction bedtime book like this! Can’t wait to read this with my boys.
Catching up!!
Don't forget to mind your zombie P's & Q's this week! (Pledges, Pitches, Prizes, and FAQs that is!) Find out everything you need to know about how to participate in #KidlitZombieWeek 2025 over at: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
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#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity
June 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Catching up!!
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I’ve gotta read this. My boys love the snake in Can I Play Too? By Mo Willems.
I’ve gotta read this. My boys love the snake in Can I Play Too? By Mo Willems.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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I’ve gotta read this. My boys love the snake in Can I Play Too? By Mo Willems.
I’ve gotta read this. My boys love the snake in Can I Play Too? By Mo Willems.
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Check it out!
Check it out!
Book Giveaway: THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT by Jolene Gutiérrez
Jolene Gutiérrez picture book, THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT, illustrated by Gabby Zapaat and published by Chonicle Books on August 6, 2024, has been nominated for the First Round of the SCBWI Crystal …
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June 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Check it out!
Check it out!
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Use the righteous rage as creative fuel. The world needs our imagination, creativity, stories, and art. We must pace ourselves and not fall into paralysis. Find the joy where you can so you have the energy to work. If we give up our imagination, we give up everything.
#KidLit
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January 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Use the righteous rage as creative fuel. The world needs our imagination, creativity, stories, and art. We must pace ourselves and not fall into paralysis. Find the joy where you can so you have the energy to work. If we give up our imagination, we give up everything.
#KidLit
#KidLit
Congrats to @bshum79.bsky.social on his new book We Are Lion Dancers! jenabenton.com/2025/01/22/s...
Simply 7 with Benson Shum & Giveaway: WE ARE LION DANCERS
Lunar New Year is almost here. What better time to celebrate lion dancing?
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January 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Congrats to @bshum79.bsky.social on his new book We Are Lion Dancers! jenabenton.com/2025/01/22/s...
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Hi writing friends. Does anyone have a traditionally published picture book that you would like more reviews for? I have a picture book review group, and I’m looking for a few more books to give reviews for.
January 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Hi writing friends. Does anyone have a traditionally published picture book that you would like more reviews for? I have a picture book review group, and I’m looking for a few more books to give reviews for.
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Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
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January 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
I could go for some hibernation right about now!
Hedgehogs are so precious and desperately need protecting.
Thanks to @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social for making this lovely graphic of my poem.
Thanks to @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social for making this lovely graphic of my poem.
December 31, 2024 at 3:21 AM
I could go for some hibernation right about now!
Let’s goooo
It’s that time of year again! Toss me a “+1” in the comments if you’re Storystorming next month too!! Taralazar.com
December 27, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Let’s goooo
Well this is a delight! Followed and subscribed!
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December 16, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Well this is a delight! Followed and subscribed!
I loved reading this! Going to have to check out The Reindeer Remainders!
There is an AMA giveaway at the end of the post 🩵
There is an AMA giveaway at the end of the post 🩵
#kidlit #writingcommunity Check out this great interview from @authorhmacht.bsky.social and @literallylynne.bsky.social featuring Anna Sargeant!
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BONUS Interview: It's Season's Readings with Editor Anna Sargeant!
Hi, readers, writers, and reindeer lovers, too! We have a heartfelt treat for you today. Editor Anna Sargeant from Sourcebooks is with us talking about The Reindeer Remainders - a book she acquired from the beloved and deeply missed author Katey Howes. Katey's book follows a class of a dozen reindeer who are preparing for the big showcase night event when a new student arrives. This isn't a big deal until everyone is asked to divide in groups and there happens to be a leftover reindeer. Can the
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December 7, 2024 at 11:15 AM
I loved reading this! Going to have to check out The Reindeer Remainders!
There is an AMA giveaway at the end of the post 🩵
There is an AMA giveaway at the end of the post 🩵
Tell me something unbelievable but true.
I will go first. I went to high school with Taylor Swift and saw her sing and play in the talent show. And now she’s like…the most famous person on the planet.
Ok, whatcha got?
I will go first. I went to high school with Taylor Swift and saw her sing and play in the talent show. And now she’s like…the most famous person on the planet.
Ok, whatcha got?
November 23, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Tell me something unbelievable but true.
I will go first. I went to high school with Taylor Swift and saw her sing and play in the talent show. And now she’s like…the most famous person on the planet.
Ok, whatcha got?
I will go first. I went to high school with Taylor Swift and saw her sing and play in the talent show. And now she’s like…the most famous person on the planet.
Ok, whatcha got?
I’m so happy to see everybody on here. But I feel like I have nothing to say 😂
Anybody know any good jokes?
Anybody know any good jokes?
November 21, 2024 at 11:52 PM
I’m so happy to see everybody on here. But I feel like I have nothing to say 😂
Anybody know any good jokes?
Anybody know any good jokes?
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We are doing thr #kidlitchat thjng again tonight at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific. And sending our best to everyone impacted by Helene and unable to even think about chatting now…..
October 2, 2024 at 12:06 AM
We are doing thr #kidlitchat thjng again tonight at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific. And sending our best to everyone impacted by Helene and unable to even think about chatting now…..
I’m hype for this!!!! Who’s in?
October 1, 2024 at 9:56 PM
I’m hype for this!!!! Who’s in?
Who’s entering #fallwritingfrenzy tomorrow? Besides me 😂
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ALT: a black and white drawing of a bird flying next to a box with the website debbieohi.com at the bottom
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September 30, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Who’s entering #fallwritingfrenzy tomorrow? Besides me 😂