I guess you’re never too old to try something new. I survived my first quest today!

So much fun at SCBWI New England!

@pbrisingstars.bsky.social
Thank you all! I’m honored to be a runner-up again.

Congrats Borko! Welcome. ❤️

Thanks to all of the judges and prize donors! If you’d like to read my entry, I’m sharing it here. 😃 www.melissajohnstonmiles.com/holiday-cont...

#NCTE24 It’s my first time here and I’m looking forward to a day full of making connections, learning, and seeing old friends.

My amazing CP and friend Reem Faruqi’s latest book releases next May. It’s a beautiful MG NIV and you’ll want to add it to your TBR list. #kidlit #MG

I cooked up a banana blossom tonight and it was amazing! It’s never too late to try something new, right?

What a great weekend at the #scbwi Southern Breeze MG retreat at the beach!

Love seeing these at the beach. Accessibility means so much to do many.

Advice to live by! 😊
Saw this in Hilton Head and had to snap a picture.
Made me think of Ellie in Lisa Fipp’s powerful verse novel STARFISH, but also my precious dad’s eye roll inducing puns. I’d give anything to hear them again.

I visited an elementary school this week to teach a memoir writing unit with fifth graders. Couldn’t stop myself from capturing this awesome book
Vending machine.
#amwriting

Anyone in the Savannah area who’d like to learn more about creating books for kids is welcome to this free event sponsored by SCBWI Southern Breeze. Saturday, September 9th from 10-2.

Any picture book writers in Atlanta interested in a free event?

I love this!