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Celebrating the legacy of Katey Howes, beloved kidlit author:

WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH - OUT NOW!
Coming soon: TAKE IT APART 2026

Website: https://www.kateyhowes.com
Repped by Essie White: https://www.stormliteraryagency.com/katey-howes
Every child deserves love, respect, and the freedom to be exactly who they are!
On Universal Children’s Day, we’re celebrating Rissy No Kissies by Katey Howes, a sweet story reminding us that kids show affection in different ways, and that’s perfectly okay.
November 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Threads connect us, across time, place, and story.

Explore the beauty of Woven of the World by Katey Howes in a whole new way, as an e-book!
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
In math, remainders make equations interesting. In life, unique ideas make teams stronger.

Encourage classmates who think differently their “outside-the-box” ideas might be exactly what your team needs to solve the problem!

#TeamworkTip #GrowthMindset #STEMEducation #KateyHowes
November 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Woven of the World celebrates the way human hands turn simple fibers into something lasting, beautiful, and shared.
Books, too, are woven that way: words + readers + memory.

What’s the last book that “wove” its way into your heart?
#WovenOfTheWorld #kateyhowes
November 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Happy National Art Day! Be a Maker by Katey Howes reminds us: every creation, big or small, is worth celebrating. What will YOU make today?

#BeAMaker #ChildrensBooks #ReadTogether #LiteracyMatters #MakersMindset
October 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
National New Friends Day reminds us that every friend makes the group stronger. In The Reindeer Remainders, teamwork & new bonds make magic happen.

Who’s a new friend you’re grateful for this year?

#KateyHowes #TheReindeerRemainders #FriendshipMatters
October 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Do you remember the first book that truly felt magical to you as a child?
Where the Deer Ship Through has been that book for so many little readers, guiding them into dreamscapes of wonder.

Share your childhood “first magical book” in the comments!
October 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Did you know? Division isn’t just about numbers—it’s about sharing! In The Reindeer Remainders, the reindeer learn that nobody should be left out when we split into groups.

#TheReindeerRemainders #InclusiveClassroom #KateyHowesBooks #ClassroomCommunity #WorkingTogether
October 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Every thread tells a story. In Woven of the World by Katey Howes, weaving connects us to ancestors, traditions, and one another.
What crafts, recipes, or rituals have been “woven” through YOUR family’s generations?

#WovenOfTheWorld #KateyHowes
October 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
“A lovely picture book with lyrical lullaby rhythm.”
— Author Audrey Sauble on Goodreads.

We couldn’t have said it better! Where the Deer Ship Through is a gentle, rhythmic read that invites children to dream big and wander through nature’s wonders.
Have you read it yet?
October 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Change groups often so everyone gets a chance to work with new friends. Fresh ideas = fresh fun!

#TeamworkTip #TheReindeerRemainders #BackToSchoolIdeas #InclusionMatters #ClassroomCommunity #KindnessInClass #InclusiveClassroom #KateyHowesBooks #BackToSchoolTips
October 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Today is #WorldAnimalDay! A celebration of the creatures that inspire wonder, kindness, and connection. In Where the Deer Ship Through, animals aren’t just part of the scenery, they’re central to a child’s journey through imagination.
October 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Reading Where the Deer Slip Through is the perfect way to wind down the day.

What are your family's favorite bedtime rituals? Do you have a special story, a song, or a quiet moment?

Share your bedtime traditions in the comments!
September 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The reindeer know that every group is stronger when everyone belongs.

Today’s challenge: Give a shoutout to someone on your team (school, work, or family) who makes things better just by being themselves!
September 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Books give us ideas.

Ideas spark action.

Actions change the world.

That’s the power of literacy and the heart of being a maker.

#BeAMaker #KateyHowes
September 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Draw a picture inspired by the themes of nature and magic in Where the Deer Slip Through. Use the hashtag #InspiredByKateyHowes so we can see all of your wonderful creations.

#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #InspiredbyKateyHowes #PictureBookFun #KidsBooks #NatureLovers #bookchallenge
September 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Books are blueprints for the imagination.

Remember: every time we read with a child, we hand them the tools to build their future.

What are YOU building with your words today?

#BeAMaker #KateyHowes
September 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Rissy No Kissies is also available on Kindle! A heartwarming story about body autonomy, consent & love in many forms.

Grab your digital copy today!

#RissyNoKissies #ChildrensBooks #KindleReads #BodyAutonomy #ConsentForKids
September 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Make it a rule that each group cheers for the others. Celebrating others’ success builds a winning team spirit.

#TeamworkTip #TheReindeerRemainders #BackToSchoolIdeas #InclusionMatters #ClassroomCommunity #KindnessInClass #InclusiveClassroom #KateyHowesBooks #BackToSchoolTips
September 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
If you loved the gentle magic and connection to nature in Where the Deer Slip Through, what other books would you recommend to a fellow reader? Share your top nature-themed or whimsical book recommendations in the comments below! Let's build a bookshelf of magic together.
September 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Celebrate the power of words + stories! Be a Maker inspires kids to imagine, create & dream big - because reading sparks making.

#NationalLiteracyDay #BeAMaker #ChildrensBooks #ReadTogether #LiteracyMatters #MakersMindset
September 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Did you know a deer’s favorite hiding spots in the forest are dense thickets?

Follow the woodland animals’ journey and see if you can spot their favorite hiding places in the pages!

#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #KateyHowes #WoodlandTrivia #NatureFacts #ChildrensBooks
September 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
September 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hidden among the trees, grasses, and shadows are woodland creatures waiting to be found.

Your challenge:
Count how many animals you see and comment your guess below!

Let’s see who can spot them all… 🔎

#WhereTheDeerSlipThrough #SeekAndFind #PictureBookFun #KidsBooks
August 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Did you know? Woven of the World by Katey Howes isn’t just available in print, it’s also an audiobook!🎧

Let the lyrical storytelling and rich weaving traditions come alive in your ears as you journey through history, culture and connection.

Listen now and be part of the weave!
August 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM