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Hannah Roy LaGrone
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Mom of 2 toddler boys, poet and picture book writer, former ESL/bilingual teacher #12x12PB #PBparty finalist #50preciouswords winner
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
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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
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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! 🐰
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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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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Tuesday Debut – Presenting Andi Chitty! PLUS A Giveaway!
Darlings! Welcome to Tuesday Debut!
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June 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Great tips! We have chalk out right now, I’m going to try to sketch some characters.
June 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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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
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-...

#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity
June 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/06/24/b... Book Giveaway: SALLY’S MUSICAL TALE by Rosie J. Pova | Writing and Illustrating

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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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
January 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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
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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
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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...
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
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.
December 31, 2024 at 3:21 AM
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
Well this is a delight! Followed and subscribed!
It's time for Doodle Mail: my free monthly author newsletter where I share news and animal how-to-draw sheets. #kidlit ginaperry.substack.com/p/its-a-mars...
December 16, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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?
November 23, 2024 at 1:21 AM
I’m so happy to see everybody on here. But I feel like I have nothing to say 😂
Anybody know any good jokes?
November 21, 2024 at 11:52 PM
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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
I’m hype for this!!!! Who’s in?
Let’s have a picturebook pitch party! Spread the word! #kidlit #picturebooks

10/23/24 #SKYPITCH
October 1, 2024 at 9:56 PM