Arrr mateys! You won’t want to be missing today’s #picturebook #Interview! There be wooly pirates! #kidlit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2024/07/23/sim…

It's an ARC for AVA LIN, ONE OF A KIND (Book 2 in the series)! 👀 ARC-sharing groups, ping me and I'll see if I can get one sent out to you! #BookExcursion #BookExpedition #BookJourney #BookPosse #BookSojourn #BookSquad #collaBOOKation #LitReviewCrew #kidlitexchange #BookAllies

Delighted to be interviewed by NZ Booklovers about writing RURU! 🦉@steamteambooks nzbooklovers.co.nz/post/interview…

On Lea C Maryanow is more active elsewhere's "Spot the Difference" blog, authors highlight the changes their picture books have gone through on the road to publication. See how my title and opening scenes changed in WOMBATS ARE PRETTY WEIRD: leamaryanow.com/post/spot-the-…

What a fun, joyful, pink book! Loved FLAMINGOS ARE PRETTY FUNKY by Abi Cushman. I had no idea how much I didn't know about flamingos (they wear makeup!), and this was a hilarious way to learn. Greenwillow Books Soaring20sPB

It was great to see my Soaring20sPB sister-friend, 📚🧁🔅 Rajani LaRocca 💗⚾️🧬 at the Annual Sharon Summer Book Signing with the Hotchkiss Library in Sharon, CT! #kidlit #authorlife

Happy #NationalSistersDay from Lulu & Zoey! Sometimes they fight, sometimes they're friends – a sister story never ends.

Whoooooo knew that August 4th is International Owl Awareness Day!

Hoity-Toity Otter (who is definitely not Abi Cushman) shares some wisdom about writing #humor for children. It's a great read for anyone considering entering the #KidlitChuckleChallenge. Happy writing, friends... and thanks for the wisdom, Hoity-Toity Otter (and Abi)!

I really enjoyed my conversation with Ally Castaldo on the Turning Back the Pages podcast about one of my favorite childhood books, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Listen here: whatallywrites.com/turning-back-t…

Read this funky book to learn about flamingos.🦩 Learn about the six species of flamingos and funky facts. The best slithering snake guide made it also, to add insights and fun takes. The illustrations are fantastic, in this not so serious guide. Thanks for creating Abi Cushman

Check out my latest newsletter, it also features superstar authors Baptiste Paul, Srividhya Venkat - SEEKER OF TRUTH is Out Now!, & Abi Cushman. mailchi.mp/2203acc88d36/8…

Happy book birthday so THE DIFFERENT TREE by Elisa Boxer and illustrated by #MariekeNelissen, a beautiful story that celebrates uniqueness through a tree that holds on to its leaves.

Today is National Wildlife Day™ - a day to raise awareness about endangered species and conservation efforts around the world. Participate in an event! Learn more about conservation efforts near you. Go on a wildlife walk! Or read a #STEAMTeam book! steamteambooks.com

Can you believe the #KidlitChuckleChallenge entry form opens in just two weeks? Get inspired by studying mentor texts! WOMBATS ARE PRETTY WEIRD by Abi Cushman (one of our fabulous prize donors- YAY!) is a perfect example of how to infuse humor in your #NF #picturebook!

Happy book birthday to PIGS DIG A ROAD by Carrie Finison (she/her) 🍩🍩🍩 and illustrated by #BrianBiggs! We're so excited about this charming rhyming story about construction worker pigs—and teamwork!

Our hearts are so full to be celebrating the release of this beautiful book today! It’s a wonderful story of loss and comfort, and we know it will fill readers’ hearts too 💜 Thank you for bringing this book into the world, CK Malone (They/Them & Updates Mostly) Shelly, and congratulations!

There are so many things to love about PIGS DIG A ROAD by Carrie Finison (she/her) 🍩🍩🍩 and illus. by Brian Biggs. Adorable and funny construction worker pigs and trucks are sure to delight young readers. Plus rhyming text and engaging illustrations make this one fun to read over and over!

“That is next level Jenga!” -4th grader We are reading Wombats are Pretty Weird by Abi Cushman and this page always delights, but this comment absolutely launched a laugh-fest!