Picked up Orris and Timble by Kate DiCamillo on my way home Tuesday. Shared it with a 1st grade today. I loved it. They loved it. We all agree: new book friends are the best.

I am so excited for this!

Read a copy of this last week when Valerie Bolling did an author visit at school. This book should be on every bookshelf both at home and in schools.

Got a sneak peak of this thanks to NetGalley and LOVED it. Can’t get to Barnes and Noble? Hit up your local independent bookstore. You won’t be disappointed.

Stopped by Rowayton Library today and was happy to see a Valerie Bolling title on display (with two more on the shelf).

Pre ordered two books from Barrett Bookstore this week: I See Color co-written by my friend Valerie Bolling and How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley. Excited to share and talk about both in June.

A great day! Thanks Valerie Bolling and North Mianus School PTA for making it happen!

A tip of the cap to those who paved the way for the women blazing new trails in our game. #WomensHistoryMonth

🖊️ Mandy Bell
🎙️ Suzyn Waldman

Thanks to NetGalley I read an advanced reader's copy of Finally Heard by Kelly Yang. Wow. There are so many stepping off points for conversation about social media & the role it plays in our lives. I'm looking forward to getting it on our shelves & talking to kids about it.

I love this, too. Homeruns, both!

I love this.

Great fun all around. Need to find time for more!

Oh my goodness, Katherine Applegate Thanks to NetGalley I just finished The One and Only Family. Beautiful perfection. Cannot wait to buy and share in May. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Swans on a pond. Hashtag blocks for the win during innovation time.

Always nice to see Valerie Bolling in her element. Retirement looks good on you!