Ronni Diamondstein
@ronnidiamondstein.bsky.social
Children's Book Author/journalist/photographer/ library media specialist. JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED.Maggie Mae Pup Reporter #SCBWI #12X12 #ALA #ALSC #ALSC https://ronnidiamondstein.com
“Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. People are just people, and all people have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are born with a basic goodness.” Anne Frank #kindness
December 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
“Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. People are just people, and all people have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are born with a basic goodness.” Anne Frank #kindness
“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.” Audrey Hepburn #kindness
December 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.” Audrey Hepburn #kindness
Gotta love book mail! A first for me. I was honored to be asked by Michael Croland to write a blurb for his wonderful forthcoming book, “Poems by First Ladies: The First-Ever Anthology.” And I got top billing! Available January 13,2026. @mcroland_oy @mcroland_oy #firstladies#poetry
December 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Gotta love book mail! A first for me. I was honored to be asked by Michael Croland to write a blurb for his wonderful forthcoming book, “Poems by First Ladies: The First-Ever Anthology.” And I got top billing! Available January 13,2026. @mcroland_oy @mcroland_oy #firstladies#poetry
“Connecting with another human being is a gift, for them and for you. I think we all instinctually know this to be true, but far too often we get caught up in the hustle of life and forget to slow down and connect with those we love. How precious those moments can be.” Maria Shriver, “Sunday Paper”
December 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
“Connecting with another human being is a gift, for them and for you. I think we all instinctually know this to be true, but far too often we get caught up in the hustle of life and forget to slow down and connect with those we love. How precious those moments can be.” Maria Shriver, “Sunday Paper”
“Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.” —The Dalai Lama XIV #kindness
December 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
“Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.” —The Dalai Lama XIV #kindness
“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” Buddha #kindness
December 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” Buddha #kindness
“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” Franklin D. Roosevelt
December 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” Franklin D. Roosevelt
‘‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, they were all reading JACKIE! A great stocking stuffer JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED. @skyhorsepub @studiobatslangley #reading #jackiekennedy
December 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
‘‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, they were all reading JACKIE! A great stocking stuffer JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED. @skyhorsepub @studiobatslangley #reading #jackiekennedy
“Obviously, you would give your life for your children, or give them the last biscuit on the plate. But to me, the trick in life is to take that sense of generosity between kin, make it apply to the extended family and to your neighbour, your village and beyond.” Tom Stoppard #kindness
December 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
“Obviously, you would give your life for your children, or give them the last biscuit on the plate. But to me, the trick in life is to take that sense of generosity between kin, make it apply to the extended family and to your neighbour, your village and beyond.” Tom Stoppard #kindness
“It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert.” Jacques Yves Cousteau #kindness
December 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
“It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert.” Jacques Yves Cousteau #kindness
Congratulations to the giveaway winners: Angie Quantrell and Lisa Rogers! @lisaljrogers @angiequantrell #jackieandthebookssheloved @skyponypress
December 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Congratulations to the giveaway winners: Angie Quantrell and Lisa Rogers! @lisaljrogers @angiequantrell #jackieandthebookssheloved @skyponypress
“It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.” -Henry Ward Beecher #kindness
December 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
“It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.” -Henry Ward Beecher #kindness
