5th grade teacher, runner, raising a reader, Steven born in 2018
Joined November 2011
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Tom retweeted
Apr 1
✨A Books of Hope Giveaway!✨I'm giving away these amazing picture books by Kobi Yamada/Charles Santoso; Peter H. Reynolds; @chanastiefel/ Susan Gal; @KimberlyBiddle4/ David Wilkerson.
To enter, L RP. Leave a comment for a bonus entry. Ends April 8.
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Tom retweeted
Mar 31
I’m giving away 7 advanced copies (f&g’s) of THE DINO DOOR! To enter:
🟢 Follow me & like this post
🔵 Comment and tag a friend
🟠 Bonus if you reshare/add to story and tag me
Winners announced on April 6th.
THE DINO DOOR, illustrated by Renée Kurilla and “words” by me, releases on 5.5.26
#giveaway #books #kidlit #dinosaurs #picturebooks
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It's a great day to pre-order IF MY SISTER WERE A WORM!
Now through March 26th, head over to @BNBuzz and use the code PREORDER25 for 25% off!
#picturebooks #kidlit #writingcommunity
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ALT Pre-order sale! 25% off when you pre-order online at Barnes & Noble. Order between March 24-26. Use Code PREORDER25. An adorable worm hangs off the cover of IF MY SISTER WERE A WORM, which shows a little girl and her worm sister posing for a photo wearing matching pink bows.
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Tom retweeted
Mar 22
Hey Sacramento Kings fans! If you or someone you know is attending today’s game against the Brooklyn Nets at 3 PM, be sure to check out my booth in Section 108!
I’ll be giving out FREE brand new books for ages 0-18 throughout the game! Let’s make today a big day for literacy!
Thanks to @Kings_Community for supporting my literacy Initiative!
@GivingTuesday is every day!
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Tom retweeted
Mar 21
Help students understand how Phillis Wheatley used poetry to challenge slavery and uplift ideals of freedom! Through her work and accompanying videos, learners will explore how words can drive social change. (Grades: 9-12) bit.ly/4q4MZ7i
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Tom retweeted
*Tiny T. Rex book #giveaway* 🦖💚
Teachers and librarians!
In the spirit of green today (& upcoming Easter holiday) here’s a chance to win a copy of the NEW Easter Tiny T. Rex board book:
TINY T. REX AND THE ITTY-BITTY BUN-BUN
retweet, comment, & like for a chance to win 💚
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Tom retweeted
Celebrate National Music in our Schools Month with @molly_ruttan’s SOMETHING WILD. Even though Hannah is nervous about performing, her love of music finally wins out.
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@penguinkids #kidlitart #kidlit #kidsbooks #storytime #raisingreaders #scbwi
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Tom retweeted
Hey friends! Had a chance to be on the Horror Writers Association Summer Scares panel with Bree Paulsen and Ally Russell yesterday! An amazing number of participants but if you weren't able to attend you can watch here
youtube.com/watch?v=c-FGSou9…
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Broken dolls out in the wild. Nominated for a Stoker
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Tom retweeted
Feb 27
enter to win this awesome book from @KimberlyBiddle4 !
Feb 27
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book: AS YOU ARE: A HOPE FOR BLACK SONS, by @KimberlyBiddle4, illustrated by David Wilkerson (@MaginationPress).
To enter, L RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-we… ( more ways to win)
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Tom retweeted
Something wild is happening today. We're celebrating the 3rd #bookbirthday of SOMETHING WILD by our very own @KidLitCollectiv author/illustrator @molly_ruttan! Happy (x 3) book birthday!! 🥳🥳🥳 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #music #kidsbook #kidlitcommunity #storytime
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Congrats!!!
Feb 28
I’m incredibly honored to have been given the state of Utah’s “Teen Book Hero Award” for the second time!
Early literacy is so important, that’s why I’ve dedicated the last 4 years of my life to ensuring all kids have access to new, diverse books!
To date, I’ve given 8000 !
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Tom retweeted
Feb 23
The 2027 @RCYRBA List!! @HarrellRob @RexOgle @AuthorLisaFipps @TonyWeaverJr @candacemfleming @MrSchuReads @JamesPonti @choldenko @CathyCarrWrites @taekeller0852 @SaadiaFaruqi
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Tom retweeted
Feb 13
#Bookaday I added Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen's Love & Mercy to my 2026 Books I Love presentation: pinterest.com/mrschureads/20…
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20 Dec 2025
Go back and listen to the year Santa was sick. Don’t worry the Christmas loving moose Elmore, will give all he has to make Christmas bright. Another holiday gem by @devpetty and illustrations by @MikeBoldt thanks for creating!!
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Tom retweeted
18 Dec 2025
Since it made the reading list for the Stoker, this is my little reminder that the gift-giving season is a great time to give a spooky book to the kid in your life or the one that lives in your heart
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Tom retweeted
10 Dec 2025
🚨 SIGNED GIVEAWAY 🚨
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