Today is National High Five Day. Yep, that’s really a thing. It’s the perfect day to support a local independent bookseller by purchasing the #LGBTQ -themed middle grade novel A HIGH FIVE FOR GLENN BURKE and the nonfiction picture book, GLENN BURKE, GAME CHANGER.

Still buzzing with joy for THE ZOMBEES, written by Justin Colón and illustrated by Kaly Quarles!

In celebration of THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM, which releases on May 14, Tonya Duncan Ellis stopped by to tell us What Was On her mind, desk & list of biggest challenges as she moved from writing a chapter book series to her debut picture book. whatwason.com/2024/04/16/ton… HarperCollins

I’m back on my 5am writing routine. I’M BACK! And y’all, this morning’s words were good. (I think.) #amwriting #amrevising #MG #ghoststory #friendshipstory #pancaketime

Nothing like that it’s-5am-on-a-Saturday-and-I’ve-already-been-plotting-for-two-hours feeling. #amrevising #amwriting #MG #ghoststory #friendshipstory #CoffeeTime

I get to kick off @baybookfest Family Day with an early bird session for the tiniest readers! Come join us! 10:30-11:00 Berkeley Public Library in Berkeley, CA Random House Children's Books

🔔 Now accepting donations for our big 10th Anniversary Auction! 📚

After starting as a hashtag a decade ago, WNDB will soon celebrate with a special anniversary auction so that we can continue showing the world that #WeStillNeedDiverseBooks 📚✊

📖 bit.ly/WNDBAuction10

Happy Book Birthday to Juneteenth Is!🥳

A heartfelt exploration of family, freedom, & the joyous spirit of Juneteenth from author Natasha THE BLUE PICKUP (HarperCollins 2024) and illustrator, Daniel J. O'Brien. This story honors the resilience and richness of the Black experience.

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Happiest #MG Book Birthday to ISABEL IN BLOOM—this tender, joyful book of my heart—out TODAY!!!🌸 Isabel is a 12yo girl who reunites with her mom in California after years apart, since Mama left the Philippines to work in the U.S.—all to give her daughter a better life. 🧵 It's:

Your story will shine without the unnecessary words! #amrevising #amrevising

Time to start building summer reading lists! Here are some of my illustrated chapter books to help young readers continue their reading progress! Azaleah Lane is illustrated by Gloria Felix ! Capstone 📚 💻 🌈 (Link in bio) #teachers #librarians #chapterbooks

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek ! 📚

Looking to join a virtual book club? For April, me and my Fable book friends are reading WHERE SLEEPING GIRLS LIE by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé 😊

Happy reading, book homies! 🤟🏽

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I second this, and I was a stubborn, die-hard pantser for over a decade! #amwriting #amrevising #kidlit

Up next in my Brown Baby Parade board book series: On the Farm! (5/28/24, available for preorder!) Random House Children's Books #boardbooks #preschool #rhyme #NationalPoetryMonth

#WriteTip Each plot point creates a domino effect. When choosing between possible outcome, list the consequences and how a character might feel about various decisions/actions. Which set makes for a more suspenseful, unexpected story twist? #amwriting