Manju Beth Howard
@manjubeth.bsky.social
Indian American Writer of PB, MG & Poetry
SCBWI Indiana Co-RA
Inked Voices PB & MG Critique Groups
Experience in DEI, Theater, Marketing & Graphic Design
Yoga, Improv & World Traveler
SCBWI Indiana Co-RA
Inked Voices PB & MG Critique Groups
Experience in DEI, Theater, Marketing & Graphic Design
Yoga, Improv & World Traveler
This evening, my husband and I hosted our first Diwali Party for over 40 neighbors on our street. Our gathering brought light into the darkness.
October 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This evening, my husband and I hosted our first Diwali Party for over 40 neighbors on our street. Our gathering brought light into the darkness.
The Witching Hour: Why Scary Stories Matter by PJ Gardner
"Reading scary books is the same kind of fun as trick-or-treating. You're out after dark, breaking the rules demanding candy from strangers." – Darcy Marks
scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
"Reading scary books is the same kind of fun as trick-or-treating. You're out after dark, breaking the rules demanding candy from strangers." – Darcy Marks
scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
October 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The Witching Hour: Why Scary Stories Matter by PJ Gardner
"Reading scary books is the same kind of fun as trick-or-treating. You're out after dark, breaking the rules demanding candy from strangers." – Darcy Marks
scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
"Reading scary books is the same kind of fun as trick-or-treating. You're out after dark, breaking the rules demanding candy from strangers." – Darcy Marks
scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
October 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
“Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.”
Banned Books Week October 5 – 11, 2025
Check out ALA's free events
www.ala.org/bbooks/events
Banned Books Week October 5 – 11, 2025
Check out ALA's free events
www.ala.org/bbooks/events
October 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
“Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.”
Banned Books Week October 5 – 11, 2025
Check out ALA's free events
www.ala.org/bbooks/events
Banned Books Week October 5 – 11, 2025
Check out ALA's free events
www.ala.org/bbooks/events
We miss you, Dr. Jane Goodall 💌
April 3, 1934 - October 1, 2025
April 3, 1934 - October 1, 2025
October 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
We miss you, Dr. Jane Goodall 💌
April 3, 1934 - October 1, 2025
April 3, 1934 - October 1, 2025
Tackling Topics with Integrity and Heart: A Cover Reveal and Q&A with Kao Kalia Yang and Seo Kim
"I wanted the artwork to reflect Nou rebuilding her confidence, reclaiming her voice, and discovering her place in the world." Seo Kim afuse8production.slj.com/2025/09/16/t...
"I wanted the artwork to reflect Nou rebuilding her confidence, reclaiming her voice, and discovering her place in the world." Seo Kim afuse8production.slj.com/2025/09/16/t...
September 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Tackling Topics with Integrity and Heart: A Cover Reveal and Q&A with Kao Kalia Yang and Seo Kim
"I wanted the artwork to reflect Nou rebuilding her confidence, reclaiming her voice, and discovering her place in the world." Seo Kim afuse8production.slj.com/2025/09/16/t...
"I wanted the artwork to reflect Nou rebuilding her confidence, reclaiming her voice, and discovering her place in the world." Seo Kim afuse8production.slj.com/2025/09/16/t...
September 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
"Ignoring scientific evidence & stripping NASA of one of its most tangible public purposes throws NASA into the fire of partisan politics. Enacting this agenda would set back our status as a global leader & risks our economic future." Lori Garver, NASA's deputy admin
arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...
arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...
August 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
"Ignoring scientific evidence & stripping NASA of one of its most tangible public purposes throws NASA into the fire of partisan politics. Enacting this agenda would set back our status as a global leader & risks our economic future." Lori Garver, NASA's deputy admin
arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...
arstechnica.com/space/2025/0...
Here's a free, 4-day online event for speculative writers (fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, dystopian, genre-benders).
#kidlit #mglit #yalit
worldshift.manyworldswriting.com?sc=esgqDzJL&...
#kidlit #mglit #yalit
worldshift.manyworldswriting.com?sc=esgqDzJL&...
August 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Here's a free, 4-day online event for speculative writers (fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, dystopian, genre-benders).
#kidlit #mglit #yalit
worldshift.manyworldswriting.com?sc=esgqDzJL&...
#kidlit #mglit #yalit
worldshift.manyworldswriting.com?sc=esgqDzJL&...
Publisher Preview: 3 Tapioca Stories (Fall 2025)
afuse8production.slj.com/2025/07/23/p...
afuse8production.slj.com/2025/07/23/p...
July 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Publisher Preview: 3 Tapioca Stories (Fall 2025)
afuse8production.slj.com/2025/07/23/p...
afuse8production.slj.com/2025/07/23/p...
“Children’s books have an artistic and moral obligation to show children as they are, and not what adults want them to be”: National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
July 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Children’s books have an artistic and moral obligation to show children as they are, and not what adults want them to be”: National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Looking at Picture Books
Choosing a Cover Font
"Typefaces are a battleground of culture, whether we know it or not." Jon Klassen
lookingatpicturebooks.substack.com/p/choosing-a...
Choosing a Cover Font
"Typefaces are a battleground of culture, whether we know it or not." Jon Klassen
lookingatpicturebooks.substack.com/p/choosing-a...
May 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Looking at Picture Books
Choosing a Cover Font
"Typefaces are a battleground of culture, whether we know it or not." Jon Klassen
lookingatpicturebooks.substack.com/p/choosing-a...
Choosing a Cover Font
"Typefaces are a battleground of culture, whether we know it or not." Jon Klassen
lookingatpicturebooks.substack.com/p/choosing-a...
"I deeply relate to Twyla’s journey of self-discovery in 'Stronger at the Seams,’ which I wrote in the hospital with my daughter. If I struggled to be heard as a doctor, imagine the uphill battle that those without medical knowledge face," says Stocker. #mg #kidlit world.einnews.com/pr_news/8094...
May 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"I deeply relate to Twyla’s journey of self-discovery in 'Stronger at the Seams,’ which I wrote in the hospital with my daughter. If I struggled to be heard as a doctor, imagine the uphill battle that those without medical knowledge face," says Stocker. #mg #kidlit world.einnews.com/pr_news/8094...
My critique partners are also my mentors. Thankfully, @judithvaldesb.bsky.social who authored AN OFRENDA FOR PERRO shares her insight as an author/illustrator with me. #kidlit
April 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
My critique partners are also my mentors. Thankfully, @judithvaldesb.bsky.social who authored AN OFRENDA FOR PERRO shares her insight as an author/illustrator with me. #kidlit
April 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Like Mac Barnett tells Nikki Gamble in this interview, I have no interest in teaching children a lesson in my manuscripts. For me, writing PBs means sharing my experiences and emotions. Children can handle it! www.youtube.com/watch?reload...
April 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Like Mac Barnett tells Nikki Gamble in this interview, I have no interest in teaching children a lesson in my manuscripts. For me, writing PBs means sharing my experiences and emotions. Children can handle it! www.youtube.com/watch?reload...
Mac Barnett talks to Nikki Gamble about La Porta Segreta - his book for adults about children's books. #kidlit www.youtube.com/watch?reload...
April 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Mac Barnett talks to Nikki Gamble about La Porta Segreta - his book for adults about children's books. #kidlit www.youtube.com/watch?reload...
As a children's book writer, I love our downtown library's newly redesigned children's section.
April 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
As a children's book writer, I love our downtown library's newly redesigned children's section.
Protests around the Lafayette Courthouse were mostly peaceful. Thanks to the over 1,500 “Hands Off!” demonstrations across our country and to the over 5.2 million people who showed up! Keep rising up!
April 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Protests around the Lafayette Courthouse were mostly peaceful. Thanks to the over 1,500 “Hands Off!” demonstrations across our country and to the over 5.2 million people who showed up! Keep rising up!
The Diverse BookFinder is a comprehensive collection of children’s and young adult books featuring Black and Indigenous Peoples and People of Color (BIPOC).
diversebookfinder.org
diversebookfinder.org
March 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Diverse BookFinder is a comprehensive collection of children’s and young adult books featuring Black and Indigenous Peoples and People of Color (BIPOC).
diversebookfinder.org
diversebookfinder.org