If you’re within 30 miles of Davis, CA, and would like to book an event with me and/or @dontate.bsky.social, January 6-8, reach out via my website! Also, join us at @avidreaderdavis.bsky.social for our book launch! We’re signing preorders received through Avid Reader by 6/1! #Prince #authorvisit

I truly enjoy providing critiques. I had to stop offering them when I was teaching full time, but I’m offering a limited number of written picture book critiques for the next few months. Interested? Use the contact form on my website to get in touch! No DMs, please. 😊 #picturebook #pb #critique

I’ve loved everything about writing this book, and it’s been out for a year today! I’m celebrating by offering reduced cost virtual visits. Message me with your email if you’d like more information! #schoolvisit #authorvisit #teachers #librarians @scholasticuk.bsky.social

Halloween is coming! Halloween Friends, illustrated by @deandrahodge.bsky.social is part of my Brown Baby Parade series. It’s just right for tiny trick-or-treaters! #halloween #boardbooks @randomhousekids.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/hall...

Join me for Diving Into Picture Books, a four week, online workshop @highlightsfound.bsky.social! We’ll examine plot structure, characters, writing at the word level, and more. Registration is open now! www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/div...

I can’t wait for this to hit shelves on January 6th! Here’s a peek at the gorgeous art by @dontate.bsky.social! Prince, A Little Golden Book Biography, is available for preorder now! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #prince Preorder link in comments!

COVER REVEAL! This little book is a song of my heart. I’m so honored and excited to share the cover, illustrated by Don Tate, on the day we celebrate Prince’s life. It’s available for pre-order now. @randomhousekids #prince #celebration2025 #PaisleyPark #princetagram #princerogersnelson

We’re doing the cover reveal on June 7th, Prince’s birthday. I can’t wait for y’all to see the art by @dontate.bsky.social! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #Prince #Celebration2025

Yay! Letters to Misty by Misty Copeland, cowritten by me, is out today! This book, based on letters Misty has received from young people, answers questions about friendship, navigating challenges, communicating with parents, practicing self-care, and more. #MG #middlegrade #advice #growingup

A little something from my Brown Baby Parade series for your Easter baskets! Available wherever books are sold.

Virtual visits are a great way to introduce your students to authors and their books in a school budget-friendly way. I’d love to visit with you this spring!

Spring has sprung! Here are a few of my spring titles for the youngest readers. They’re also great additions to Easter baskets! (Link in bio.) #spring #Easter #sunshine #BrownBabyParade

I’m currently booking events, and would love to visit you! Learn more on my booking page at Authors Unbound! authorsunbound.com/nikki-shanno...