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/
This is where I'll be this Saturday, selling my books along with many other CT authors. Join us and find some great books for holiday giving!
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
This is where I'll be this Saturday, selling my books along with many other CT authors. Join us and find some great books for holiday giving!
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!
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 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!
Happy Jewish American Heritage Month!
May 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Happy Jewish American Heritage Month!
Maria Marshall interviewed Yael and me for her blog, Making Nature Fun. www.mariacmarshall.com/.../the-pict.... If you have read A Ring For a King and like it, please leave a review on Goodreads and Amazon!
April 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Maria Marshall interviewed Yael and me for her blog, Making Nature Fun. www.mariacmarshall.com/.../the-pict.... If you have read A Ring For a King and like it, please leave a review on Goodreads and Amazon!
The April issue of The Simpsonian Muse is posted on my website. It includes blog posts about my new picture book, A Ring For a King, a list of books by the bloggers, and photos from Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Enjoy! www.martha-seif-simpson.com/newsletter30...
April 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The April issue of The Simpsonian Muse is posted on my website. It includes blog posts about my new picture book, A Ring For a King, a list of books by the bloggers, and photos from Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Enjoy! www.martha-seif-simpson.com/newsletter30...
12 Days until my book birthday! Pre-order here: bookshop.org/p/books/a-ri...
March 18, 2025 at 3:02 AM
12 Days until my book birthday! Pre-order here: bookshop.org/p/books/a-ri...
Happy Purim!
March 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Happy Purim!
The March issue of the Simpsonian Muse is now on my website featuring picture book biographies of Jewish Women for Women's History Month and photos of my cruise to the Mexican Riviera. www.martha-seif-simpson.com/newsletter.htm Please read and subscribe!
March 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The March issue of the Simpsonian Muse is now on my website featuring picture book biographies of Jewish Women for Women's History Month and photos of my cruise to the Mexican Riviera. www.martha-seif-simpson.com/newsletter.htm Please read and subscribe!
34 days until my Book Birthday!
February 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
34 days until my Book Birthday!
I will be here to sell and sign my books. Free coloring sheets and bookmarks. Hope to see you there!
February 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I will be here to sell and sign my books. Free coloring sheets and bookmarks. Hope to see you there!