Kids are going nuts when their dogs do ALL the wrong things - from counter surfing to squirrel chasing - so they fuss at them. A LOT. But when yelling “No!” doesn’t help, they must change THEIR OWN behavior to soothe the savage pooches. No David! x No Fuzzball! #PBPitch

How’s it going #PBPitch??? The X limitations mean I have no clue if agents and editors are ❤️ing anything.

HOW TO CATCH A YETI x HOUSE HUNTERS Bigfoot flees a group of mischievous Scouts in search of a new home . . . where they’ll never find him. But when each house disappoints, he turns to an unlikely new friend who helps him discover what makes a house a home. #PBPitch

Guess whose insurance dropped coverage of their #Crohn’s medication. I have a week to figure this out.

#PBPitch – Even though Hedgehog’s swim class just learned to float on their backs, he’s not budging, not when so much could go wrong. But even the most vigilant hedgie gets distracted, and this might be the key to setting his mind – and body – afloat. JUBARI JUMPS x WHAT IF PIG

UNIcycle. UNIbrow? UNItard?! When a unicorn is thrust into a cumulative journey of increasingly ridiculous proportions, he joins forces with new friends, wrestles back control of the narrative, and with the use of new vocab, discovers the nuances of being “one.” #PBPitch

To create something new, you gotta get your hands messy! Join kids who design, build, harvest, and prepare for the opening of a community garden. This 50 word concept book celebrates collaboration, creativity, & interactive learning. TO MAKE x THANK YOU, GARDEN #STEAM #PBPitch

No David! x No Fuzzball! Kids love their pups, but not when they’re out of control!! When yelling “No!” doesn’t work, they realize THEY’RE the ones in need of a behavior change. #PBPitch

I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. I'm just a little late to the party. Get it? Late? As in not living? Tough crowd. #KidLitZombieWeek

I’ve had a hard time reading since 2016. (You do the math.) My mind has raced with worry and overwhelm and I couldn’t finish many books. This summer, I’ve set a goal to return to books because I love reading. I teach reading! This is my nightstand, my happy place. #amreading

I’m gonna leave this shit alone in 30 minutes and go relax on the beach while I can. Because white liberals will give up and have whites only beaches in 2025… That old man is a stutterer and (correct me if I’m wrong, SLPs) has anxieties with it. He prepares his notes in a

Hannah Arendt on the dangers of political lies

It’s my balloon day 🎈🎈🎈 Best gift of all has been getting my kids back: my son after a 3-week pre-college film/photography experience & my girl after an architectural adventure in the Azores and a semester in between.

If you’re not frightened, I’m worried about you. Are you doin’ okay? Can I get you some water or maybe a cookie, bc this is some scary-ass shiz.

Late to the party: Hi #kidlit community! I’m Amy. I write funny & lyrical PBs. I’m currently researching a NF historical PB & brainstorming a MG. I’m also learning illustration & loving it! (This is me in ME wishing vacation never ended.)

I’ve been steering clear of politics but right now, I’m scared.

Did not have Covid on my summer BINGO card. Got it from my husband who was exposed on a plane and again by a client. Mask up, friends. The wave has hit.

#ADHD friends, do you experience ADHD burn-out? I’ve been in a burn-out cycle my whole life and am only now realizing it. When I crash, I crash hard. It affects my creativity and mood and I end up withdrawing from the world. No bueno. What helps you recover?

Check out the #giveaway with agent Lisa Gouldy over at #PBSpotlight 👇👇👇