MarthaKidLitAuthor
@marthakidlitauthor.bsky.social
Children's librarian, PB author, past Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Chair. A Ring for a King - just published from Wisdom Tales! My website: https://www.martha-seif-simpson.com/
Books make great holiday gifts! Meet 100 local authors and browse books next Saturday at the Book Blast. Look for me at Table 69.
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Books make great holiday gifts! Meet 100 local authors and browse books next Saturday at the Book Blast. Look for me at Table 69.
Another upcoming author event! Join me and 99 other CT authors at the University of Bridgeport on November 15. With all the books, you'll definitely find great choices for holiday presents, and for yourself, too!
October 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Another upcoming author event! Join me and 99 other CT authors at the University of Bridgeport on November 15. With all the books, you'll definitely find great choices for holiday presents, and for yourself, too!
Want to get a head start on holiday shopping? My book, A Ring For a King, is listed with SCBWI's Book Stop, along with many other great reads. take a look! www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo...
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October 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Want to get a head start on holiday shopping? My book, A Ring For a King, is listed with SCBWI's Book Stop, along with many other great reads. take a look! www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo...
That's me at Friday's Hawk Ridge Winery event. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
October 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
That's me at Friday's Hawk Ridge Winery event. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
Three days until Authors Uncorked! Meet 50 Connecticut authors, shop for books and wine for the holidays. I'll be waiting for you at Table 6 in the Pavilion.
October 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Three days until Authors Uncorked! Meet 50 Connecticut authors, shop for books and wine for the holidays. I'll be waiting for you at Table 6 in the Pavilion.
What are you doing on October 17? Here's where I'll be.
October 8, 2025 at 2:55 AM
What are you doing on October 17? Here's where I'll be.
Join me and other local authors on October 17 for the Hawk Ridge Winery "Authors Uncorked" event at 28 Plugins Rd, Watertown, CT. Food, wine, and BOOKS!
October 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Join me and other local authors on October 17 for the Hawk Ridge Winery "Authors Uncorked" event at 28 Plugins Rd, Watertown, CT. Food, wine, and BOOKS!
My latest book was published in April. If you read and enjoyed it, please post a positive review on Amazon and Goodreads. Thanks!
September 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
My latest book was published in April. If you read and enjoyed it, please post a positive review on Amazon and Goodreads. Thanks!
I haven't done a jigsaw puzzle in a while. Here's one of San Francisco I just completed.
September 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I haven't done a jigsaw puzzle in a while. Here's one of San Francisco I just completed.
This Sunday, August 10, I'll be selling my books at the Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford Town Green from noon to 5 pm. The event is free, and there will be music, food, all types of vendors, and activities for kids. A great time for the family! www.jewishshoreline.org
Shoreline Jewish Festival - Jewishshoreline.org
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August 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM
This Sunday, August 10, I'll be selling my books at the Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford Town Green from noon to 5 pm. The event is free, and there will be music, food, all types of vendors, and activities for kids. A great time for the family! www.jewishshoreline.org
I will be selling my books at the Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford Town Green on Sunday August 10 from noon until 5 pm. Admission is free, and there will be lots of food, music, vendors and fun for kids. Here's the info: www.jewishshoreline.org/templates/se...
Shoreline Jewish Festival - Jewishshoreline.org
www.jewishshoreline.org
July 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I will be selling my books at the Shoreline Jewish Festival on the Guilford Town Green on Sunday August 10 from noon until 5 pm. Admission is free, and there will be lots of food, music, vendors and fun for kids. Here's the info: www.jewishshoreline.org/templates/se...
Once again, I'll be selling my books at the Shoreline Jewish Festival in Guilford, CT. This free event will be held on Sunday, August 10 from noon to 5 pm. It's always a great time with lots of vendors, music, food, and activities for kids. Here's the info: www.facebook.com/events/12586...
19th Annual Shoreline Jewish Festival -- A celebration of Jewish life!
Event in Guilford, CT by Shoreline Jewish Festival and 3 others on Sunday, August 10 2025
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July 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Once again, I'll be selling my books at the Shoreline Jewish Festival in Guilford, CT. This free event will be held on Sunday, August 10 from noon to 5 pm. It's always a great time with lots of vendors, music, food, and activities for kids. Here's the info: www.facebook.com/events/12586...
This happens tomorrow, July 5th! I'll be selling & signing my new book, A Ring For a King, and my other picture books. Hope to see you there!
July 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This happens tomorrow, July 5th! I'll be selling & signing my new book, A Ring For a King, and my other picture books. Hope to see you there!
I didn't take a lot of photos at ALA this year, but Monday I just happened to walk by as Caroline Ward was snapping pix of people with Jerry Craft.
July 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I didn't take a lot of photos at ALA this year, but Monday I just happened to walk by as Caroline Ward was snapping pix of people with Jerry Craft.
I didn't take a lot of photos at ALA this year, but Monday I just happened to walk by as Caroline Ward was snapping pix of people with Jerry Craft.
July 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I didn't take a lot of photos at ALA this year, but Monday I just happened to walk by as Caroline Ward was snapping pix of people with Jerry Craft.
Now that the AJL and ALA conferences are over, I'm concentrating on my next book event. Look for me this Saturday at the Westbrook Outlets!
July 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Now that the AJL and ALA conferences are over, I'm concentrating on my next book event. Look for me this Saturday at the Westbrook Outlets!
Going to ALA? see me at the IBPA booth#1547 on Saturday 4:30-5 where I'll be signing my picture book, A Ring For a King: A Tale of King Solomon!
June 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Going to ALA? see me at the IBPA booth#1547 on Saturday 4:30-5 where I'll be signing my picture book, A Ring For a King: A Tale of King Solomon!
Coming up on July 5th. I'll be selling & signing all my picture books. Look for me there!
June 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Coming up on July 5th. I'll be selling & signing all my picture books. Look for me there!
I have another upcoming book signing event!
June 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I have another upcoming book signing event!
I'll be busy at the ALA conference! On 6/28, I'm signing my book, A Ring For a King, at the IBPA booth #1547 from 4:30-5 pm. On 6/29, I'm speaking about the Sydney Taylor Book Awards at the Jewish book awards & their use in collection development panel from 2:30-3:30 pm.
June 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I'll be busy at the ALA conference! On 6/28, I'm signing my book, A Ring For a King, at the IBPA booth #1547 from 4:30-5 pm. On 6/29, I'm speaking about the Sydney Taylor Book Awards at the Jewish book awards & their use in collection development panel from 2:30-3:30 pm.
It's official! I will be signing my book, A Ring For a King, during the ALA conference at the
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) booth 1547 on Saturday June 28 4:30-4:55 (while supplies last.) And here's a promo video: www.facebook.com/share/v/1CXs...
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) booth 1547 on Saturday June 28 4:30-4:55 (while supplies last.) And here's a promo video: www.facebook.com/share/v/1CXs...
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June 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
It's official! I will be signing my book, A Ring For a King, during the ALA conference at the
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) booth 1547 on Saturday June 28 4:30-4:55 (while supplies last.) And here's a promo video: www.facebook.com/share/v/1CXs...
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) booth 1547 on Saturday June 28 4:30-4:55 (while supplies last.) And here's a promo video: www.facebook.com/share/v/1CXs...
Thank you, Pragmatic Mom, for including my book on your list of Children's Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! www.pragmaticmom.com/2025/05/21-c...
22 Children's Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month - Pragmatic Mom
22 Children's Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month. This list was created by my friend Jany for May's celebration.
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May 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Thank you, Pragmatic Mom, for including my book on your list of Children's Books to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! www.pragmaticmom.com/2025/05/21-c...
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I will be at the Westville Artwalk in New Haven, CT on May 10 from 1:30-5 with my book, A Ring For a King. Here's a video of the books that will be featured. The event is a street fair with lots of entertainment and fun for everyone! www.facebook.com/reel/2179388...
Westville Artwalk, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40 local Authors, and over 50 artisans. | Connecticut Book Festivals
Westville Artwalk, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40 local Authors, and over 50 artisans..
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May 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I will be at the Westville Artwalk in New Haven, CT on May 10 from 1:30-5 with my book, A Ring For a King. Here's a video of the books that will be featured. The event is a street fair with lots of entertainment and fun for everyone! www.facebook.com/reel/2179388...
I will be at the Westville Artwalk in New Haven, CT on May 10 from 1:30-5 with my book, A Ring For a King. Here's a video of the books that will be featured. The event is a street fair with lots of entertainment and fun for everyone! www.facebook.com/reel/2179388...
Westville Artwalk, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40 local Authors, and over 50 artisans. | Connecticut Book Festivals
Westville Artwalk, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40 local Authors, and over 50 artisans..
www.facebook.com
May 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I will be at the Westville Artwalk in New Haven, CT on May 10 from 1:30-5 with my book, A Ring For a King. Here's a video of the books that will be featured. The event is a street fair with lots of entertainment and fun for everyone! www.facebook.com/reel/2179388...