Children's Book Author, Blogger, Former Educator/Librarian, #SCBWI
Joined October 2009
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#kidlit My View Book Review: SING UP THE EARTH! by Cheryl Hellner with illustrations by Mercè Tous frogonablog.net/2026/06/05/m… via @Lauri14o
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A classic not to be forgotten!
The Daily Heller: Bully for Ferdinand at 90 printmag.com/daily-heller/th…
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#kidlit New Books out this coming week
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Classic books that elicit wonderful memories!
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A heartfelt book about a father/daughter bond.
Unpacking the POWER of Picture Books: NAVIGATING NIGHT: A Glimpse At Family Work unpackingpicturebookpower.bl…
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11 Children's Books Featuring Origami Cranes & 5 Signed Book Giveaway of BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US! - Pragmatic Mom pragmaticmom.com/2026/05/11-…
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UNBROKEN and BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US interview in Publishers Weekly - Pragmatic Mom pragmaticmom.com/2026/05/unb…
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Make sure to read this post!
Unpacking the POWER of Picture Books: CARTER HIGGINS: A Big Deal in Little Books unpackingpicturebookpower.bl…
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8 Summer-Themed Picture Books GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom pragmaticmom.com/2026/05/8-s…
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This is a perfect book to help celebrate America's 250th birthday!
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Cathy Stefanec Ogren retweeted
#kidlit congrats to my buddies for making the Mass Book Awards Longlist for PBs:
Thank You, Old Oak by Britt Crow-Miller.
Gather Grateful by Megan Litwin.
There's No Place Like Gnome's by Scott Magoon
Safe Crossing by Kari Percival
Wonder Why by Lisa Varchol Perron.
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Today this fantastic book hits bookstore shelves. Make sure to check it out.
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If you're a fan of Judy Blume, this may be the book for you!
Unpacking the POWER of Picture Books: OTHERWISE KNOWN AS JUDY THE GREAT: A Poetic Ode to... unpackingpicturebookpower.bl…
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National Library Week Video Messages from Jacqueline Woodson and Mychal Threets! | penguinrandomhouselibrary.co…
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If you don't know what a reverso poem is, make sure to check out this post!
5 Reverso Poem Picture Books & 5 Signed BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US giveaway! - Pragmatic Mom pragmaticmom.com/2026/04/5-r…
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This is such a sweet book!
Apr 20
I'm so excited for my debut picture book to be out in the world! Meet Abigale--a lonely puffin who finds the courage to speak up and help others in her quest for friendship. Available for preorder everywhere books are sold. Releases 7/28/26. #picturebook #puffins #kidlit
ALT Cute puffin illustrations announce new picture book: The Puffin Who Whispered, releasing July 28, 2026.
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Make sure to check out these wonderful books!
Apr 21
Some of the books I'm highlighting on my blog today! marciastrykowski.com/picture… #newpicturebooks #kidlit
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Today is World Puffin Day!
7 Picture Books about Puffins & GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom pragmaticmom.com/2026/04/7-p…
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7 Picture Books Featuring Oak Trees & JUST ONE OAK Giveaway! - Pragmatic Mom pragmaticmom.com/2026/04/7-p…
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