Melissa Taylor
@imaginationsoup.bsky.social
Writer, book reviewer, school visit coach, publicist, fmr teacher & lit trainer, passionate about kidlit, SEL, representation, & reading! M.Ed. TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (4/2026), https://imaginationsoup.net
Thank you to those who serve or have served our country! Here are military-themed children’s books to share with the kids in your life. imaginationsoup.net/military-the... #kidlit
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Thank you to those who serve or have served our country! Here are military-themed children’s books to share with the kids in your life. imaginationsoup.net/military-the... #kidlit
Months and over 100 hours of volunteering led to me finally passing my horse leader test at The Right Step, an adaptive riding barn. Now I can lead a horse with a client on its back! It’s so satisfying to go from being a total beginner to competent. 🥰🎉
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Months and over 100 hours of volunteering led to me finally passing my horse leader test at The Right Step, an adaptive riding barn. Now I can lead a horse with a client on its back! It’s so satisfying to go from being a total beginner to competent. 🥰🎉
Yay! TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (Red Comet Press, 4/21/26) was featured on today’s Indie Kids Book Buzz hosted by @fuse8.bsky.social ! #kidlit
November 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Yay! TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (Red Comet Press, 4/21/26) was featured on today’s Indie Kids Book Buzz hosted by @fuse8.bsky.social ! #kidlit
Janna Morishima shares the highlights from my school visit workshop:
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kidscomicsunite.com/how-to-set-u.... #kidlit
November 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Janna Morishima shares the highlights from my school visit workshop:
kidscomicsunite.com/how-to-set-u.... #kidlit
kidscomicsunite.com/how-to-set-u.... #kidlit
Such a fun morning teaching about school visits for Janna Morishima’s Kids Comics Unite! 😄 @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social #kidlit
November 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Such a fun morning teaching about school visits for Janna Morishima’s Kids Comics Unite! 😄 @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social #kidlit
Brilliant October books: I love this inspiring picture book that shows the power of horses to help a child feel more confident and grow as a reader! RAIN AND THE READING HORSE is written by Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Hannah Salyer. (Me with FredBob.) #kidlit
October 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Brilliant October books: I love this inspiring picture book that shows the power of horses to help a child feel more confident and grow as a reader! RAIN AND THE READING HORSE is written by Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Hannah Salyer. (Me with FredBob.) #kidlit
I'm HORRIFIED that someone I used to admire believes and quotes AI as if it's a legitimate source of information! AI answers are either made up or stolen. Cite the source of the research. UNSUBSCRIBE.
October 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I'm HORRIFIED that someone I used to admire believes and quotes AI as if it's a legitimate source of information! AI answers are either made up or stolen. Cite the source of the research. UNSUBSCRIBE.
I’m always happy at the barn. Add in riding lessons and I’m never going to stop smiling! 😍
October 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I’m always happy at the barn. Add in riding lessons and I’m never going to stop smiling! 😍
I'm beyond thrilled that my first picture book, TOVA'S SWEET SOLUTION (Red Comet Press, 4/21/26), has been selected for the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard program!
There's still six months until release day but you can preorder any time! www.abramsbooks.com/product/tova... #kidlit
There's still six months until release day but you can preorder any time! www.abramsbooks.com/product/tova... #kidlit
October 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I'm beyond thrilled that my first picture book, TOVA'S SWEET SOLUTION (Red Comet Press, 4/21/26), has been selected for the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard program!
There's still six months until release day but you can preorder any time! www.abramsbooks.com/product/tova... #kidlit
There's still six months until release day but you can preorder any time! www.abramsbooks.com/product/tova... #kidlit
Kidlit writers, this is what I gave out in my workshop about book launches this past weekend. Remember there are many paths. You get to choose which one works for you. Enjoy the journey! Celebrate your book! #kidlit
October 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Kidlit writers, this is what I gave out in my workshop about book launches this past weekend. Remember there are many paths. You get to choose which one works for you. Enjoy the journey! Celebrate your book! #kidlit
I love fall days! 🧡
October 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I love fall days! 🧡
Every school visit I watch gives me new ideas for my clients. Loved seeing the incredible Dusti Bowling today!! #schoolvisits #kidlit
October 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Every school visit I watch gives me new ideas for my clients. Loved seeing the incredible Dusti Bowling today!! #schoolvisits #kidlit
Kidlit writers, are you looking for a mentor? You can apply to the Michelle Begley 2026 mentorship program now until November 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm! You can select ME or any one of the amazing mentors. ✏️Get the scoop here: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/....
October 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Kidlit writers, are you looking for a mentor? You can apply to the Michelle Begley 2026 mentorship program now until November 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm! You can select ME or any one of the amazing mentors. ✏️Get the scoop here: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/....
BIG NEWS!
I've moved my Imagination Soup newsletter with all my new book reviews to Substack! If you’re a children’s book-loving literacy advocate parent, grandparent, teacher, or librarian, join me for good books, printable resources, giveaways, and more!
open.substack.com/pub/imaginat... #kidlit
I've moved my Imagination Soup newsletter with all my new book reviews to Substack! If you’re a children’s book-loving literacy advocate parent, grandparent, teacher, or librarian, join me for good books, printable resources, giveaways, and more!
open.substack.com/pub/imaginat... #kidlit
September 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
BIG NEWS!
I've moved my Imagination Soup newsletter with all my new book reviews to Substack! If you’re a children’s book-loving literacy advocate parent, grandparent, teacher, or librarian, join me for good books, printable resources, giveaways, and more!
open.substack.com/pub/imaginat... #kidlit
I've moved my Imagination Soup newsletter with all my new book reviews to Substack! If you’re a children’s book-loving literacy advocate parent, grandparent, teacher, or librarian, join me for good books, printable resources, giveaways, and more!
open.substack.com/pub/imaginat... #kidlit
I have BIG, EXCITING, WONDERFUL NEWS! Today, I can officially reveal the cover for my first picture book, TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION, written by me, illustrated by Aurélie Lise-Anne, and published by Red Comet Press (April 21, 2026). Isn’t it adorable? imaginationsoup.net/cover-reveal... #kidlit
August 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I have BIG, EXCITING, WONDERFUL NEWS! Today, I can officially reveal the cover for my first picture book, TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION, written by me, illustrated by Aurélie Lise-Anne, and published by Red Comet Press (April 21, 2026). Isn’t it adorable? imaginationsoup.net/cover-reveal... #kidlit
Love me some horse time! It does wonders for my mental health. 💕
August 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Love me some horse time! It does wonders for my mental health. 💕
You're an author or illustrator who does school visits. I want you to fill in the blank. “Seek first to ______________.” What would you put in that blank--what is your overarching school visit goal? Here's what I think you need to know-- #kidlit open.substack.com/pub/melissat...
August 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
You're an author or illustrator who does school visits. I want you to fill in the blank. “Seek first to ______________.” What would you put in that blank--what is your overarching school visit goal? Here's what I think you need to know-- #kidlit open.substack.com/pub/melissat...
New children's nonfiction books you'll want to know about-- and share with kids! imaginationsoup.net/new-nonficti... #kidlit
August 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
New children's nonfiction books you'll want to know about-- and share with kids! imaginationsoup.net/new-nonficti... #kidlit
This summer is made fabulous by estrogen cream and volunteering at a hippotherapy barn!
July 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This summer is made fabulous by estrogen cream and volunteering at a hippotherapy barn!
Let's try this again without a spelling mistake...My (adorable) bakery bear with food allergies story will be here in the Spring of 2026! TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION
@redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
#kidlit
@redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
#kidlit
July 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Let's try this again without a spelling mistake...My (adorable) bakery bear with food allergies story will be here in the Spring of 2026! TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION
@redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
#kidlit
@redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
#kidlit
Whether you're heading back to school and want to buy new books for your library or classroom, or you're a parent who wants to add to your library, here are my favorite, must-read, must-buy middle grade books of 2025 so far. imaginationsoup.net/best-middle-... #kidlit
July 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Whether you're heading back to school and want to buy new books for your library or classroom, or you're a parent who wants to add to your library, here are my favorite, must-read, must-buy middle grade books of 2025 so far. imaginationsoup.net/best-middle-... #kidlit
Coffee shop work session with my daughter, surrounded by tieflings and bards.
July 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Coffee shop work session with my daughter, surrounded by tieflings and bards.
Denver’s Fan Expo is this weekend and my daughter is cosplaying Sweetheart from Omari!
July 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Denver’s Fan Expo is this weekend and my daughter is cosplaying Sweetheart from Omari!
Do you feel confident with your speaking skills during a school visit? These proven tips will help you conquer nerves and improve your speaking skills! #kidlit #schoolvisits Free download:
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June 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Do you feel confident with your speaking skills during a school visit? These proven tips will help you conquer nerves and improve your speaking skills! #kidlit #schoolvisits Free download:
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