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Patricia Tilton @phtilton

Children's Books Heal. I'm a journalist who writes a blog that focuses on books that are diverse and healing for children. SCBWI member.

Joined August 2010
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I Am We: A Book of Community by Susan Verde (Perfect Picture Book Friday) @abramskids @peterhreynolds childrensbooksheal.wordpress…

I Am We: A Book of Community by Susan Verde (Perfect Picture Book Friday)

I Am We: A Book of Community Susan Verde, Author Peter H. Reynolds, Illustrator Abrams Books, Fiction, Oct. 1, 2024 Suitable for ages: 4-8 Themes: Self-care, Exploration, Connection, Community Open…

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Every Little Bit Olive Tran by Phuong Truong (Marvelous Middle Grade Monday) @SecondStoryPress childrensbooksheal.wordpress…

Every Little Bit Olive Tran by Phuong Truong (Marvelous Middle Grade Monday)

Every Little Bit Olive Tran Phuong Truong, Author Christine Wei, Illustrations Second Story Press, Fiction, Feb. 18, 2025 Suitable for ages: 7-10 Pages: 100 Themes:  Asians, Racism, Empathy, Family…

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Mindful Nature by Paige Towler - Perfect Picture Book Friday @MaginationPress childrensbooksheal.wordpress…

Mindful Nature by Paige Towler – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Earth Day, April 22, 2025 Mindful Nature: Connecting With Our Great Green World Paige Towler, Autho Magination Press, Nonfiction, Feb. 4, 2025 Suitable for ages: 5-9 Themes: Nature, Mindfulness, He…

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Tale a Hike! by Kate Chynoweth - Marvelous Middle Grade Monday @MaginationPress childrensbooksheal.wordpress…

Tale a Hike! by Kate Chynoweth – Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Earth Day, April 22, 2025 Take a Hike! – And Other Ways to De-Stress and Relax in Nature Kate Chynoweth, Author Magination Press, Nonfiction, Mar. 4, 2025 Pages: 128 Suitable for ages: 8-12 T…

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Porcupine HAD a Fuzzy Sweater by Jody Jensen Shaffer (Perfect Picture Book Friday) @MaginationPress childrensbooksheal.wordpress…

Porcupine HAD a Fuzzy Sweater by Jody Jensen Shaffer (Perfect Picture Book Friday)

Porcupine Had a Fuzzy Sweater Jody Jensen Shaffer, Author Angela Edmonds, Illustrator Magination Press, Fiction, Sep. 17, 2024 Suitable for ages: 5-9 Themes: Porcupines, Grandmothers, Sweater, Lost…

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How Do You Spell Unfair? by Carole Boston Weatherford (Perfect Picture Book Friday) @Candlewick childrensbooksheal.wordpress…

How Do You Spell Unfair? by Carole Boston Weatherford (Perfect Picture Book Friday)

How Do You Spell Unfair?  Carole Boston Weatherford, Author Frank Morrison, Illustrator Candlewick, Nonfiction, April 2023 Suitable for ages: 7-10 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book Themes: MacNo…

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Review: The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights by Steve Sheinkin thestorysanctuary.com/review… via @Story_Sanctuary

Review: The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights by Steve Sheinkin -...

The Port Chicago 50 deftly explores a too often overlooked moment in history and its impact on the Civil Rights Movement.

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Book Review: Cluedle -The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond valinoratroy.com/2025/02/17/…

Book Review: Cluedle -The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond

In a change of genre, this week I review Cluedle: The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond by Hartigan Browne, a non-fiction activity book that is sure to provide hours of fun to all those who enjoy puzzl…

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Archimedes Notebook: A Deep Dive into the Scopes Trial archimedesnotebook.blogspot.…
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Temple of Secrets (Legend of Lotus Island) by Christina Soontornvat (Marvelous Middle Grade Monday) @ChristinaSoontornvat @Scholastic childrensbooksheal.wordpress…

Temple of Secrets (Legend of Lotus Island) by Christina Soontornvat (Marvelous Middle Grade Monday)

Temple of Secrets (Legends of Lotus Island) Book 4 Christina Soontornvat, Author Kevin Hong, Illustrator Scholastic, Speculative Fiction, Sep. 17, 2024 Pages: 160 Suitable for ages: 8-12 Themes: Ad…

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Kiva is an easy way to make a real difference in someone's life. Will you join me in helping Aroldo Will in San Pedro de Urabá to pursue their dream? kiva.org/invitedby/wardandpa… #microloan #kivalove via @Kiva

Can you help Ward & Patricia support Aroldo Will?

Kiva is a loan, not a donation. With Kiva you can lend as little as $25 and make a big change in someone's life.

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Keeper of the Lost Cities: Unraveled by Shannon Messenger (Marvelous Middle Grade Monday) childrensbooksheal.wordpress… @SW_Messenger

Keeper of the Lost Cities: Unraveled by Shannon Messenger (Marvelous Middle Grade Monday)

Keeper of the Lost Cities: Unraveled, Book 9.5 Shannon Messenger, Author Aladdin, Fiction, Dec. 3, 2024 Pages: 432 Suitable for ages: 11 Themes: Fantasy, Novella, Magic, Abilities, Magical Creatur…

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Storystorm 2025 Day 19: Matt Forrest Esenwine Celebrates Success taralazar.com/2025/01/19/sto…

Storystorm 2025 Day 19: Matt Forrest Esenwine Celebrates Success

by Matt Forrest Esenwine The great thing about Storystorm is that it spurs so many ideas! It also encourages one to simply brainstorm, without worrying about whether those ideas are any good or not…

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The Next President by Kate Messner childrensbooksheal.wordpress… @KateMessner @ChronicleBooks

The Next President by Kate Messner (Marvelous Middle Grade Monday)

The Next President: The Unexpected Beginnings and Unwritten Future of America’s Presidents Kate Messner, Author Adam Rex, Illustrator Chronicle Books, Nonfiction, Mar. 24, 2020 Pages: 48 Suit…

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Amanda in Scotland: The Standing Stones by Darlene Foster- Marvelous Middle Grade Monday @supermegawoman childrensbooksheal.wordpress…

Amanda in Scotland: The Standing Stones by Darlene Foster- Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Amanda in Scotland: The Standing Stones Darlene Foster, Author  Darlene Foster, Fiction, Jun. 1, 2024 Pages: 130 Suitable for ages: 9-12 Themes: Adventure, Mystery, Scotland, Travel, Friendship Boo…

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Answers to Dog by Pete Hautman - Marvelous Middle Grade Monday @Candlewick childrensbooksheal.wordpress…

Answers to Dog by Pete Hautman – Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

Answers to Dog Pete Hautman, Author Candlewick, Fiction, Oct. 1 2024 Pages:  240 Suitable for ages: 9-12 Themes: Animal abuse, Bullying, Dogs, Family, Friendship, Hope Publisher’s Synopsis: E…

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The Night War by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley - Marvelous Middle Grade Monday childrensbooksheal.wordpress…

The Night War by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley – Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

The Night War Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Author Dial Books, Historical Fiction, Apr 9. 2024 Pages: 288 Suitable for ages:  9-12 Themes: Children of war, France, WW II, Separation, Underground movem…

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Tueday Debut – Presenting Kim Larson! PLUS A Giveaway!!! susannahill.com/2024/10/22/t…

Tueday Debut – Presenting Kim Larson! PLUS A Giveaway!!!

Get ready for some fun, Tuesday Debut-lovers! Because today, our debut-ess is sharing her path to publication with an early reader – something we don’t get a whole lot of around here!

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