We had so much fun at our first practice back in years. <3 #synchro #synchronizedswimming #justkeepswimming #artisticswimming
In just a little over one month, NorCal SCBWI Spring Spirit will be here on April 18th! Can't wait! <3 @marchsoloway.bsky.social @sallymkim.bsky.social @bookishariel.bsky.social @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social @lorimortenson.bsky.social #AmWriting #SCBWI #SpringSpirit www.scbwi.org/events/sprin...
Thank you Ellen for this lovely blog interview about The Memory Tree: A Holiday Grief Story. One lucky reader leaving a comment on the blog will win the book. #teachers #counselors #librarians #grief #MemoryTree #Christmas #traditions @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social ellenleventhal.com/2025/12/joan...
Had an amazing time at the Andrea Brown Big Sur Writing Conference @andreabrownlit.bsky.social I've been having fun with revisions ever since. <3
It's always a pleasure to meet up with local writers and hear what's going on with everyone. <3 #writing #sacramento
This book belongs on a shelf near you! I think I found my favorite book of 2026. Congrats Janay Brown Wood and Erin K. Robinson! THIS HAIR BELONGS is stunning!
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The Memory Tree made another Best of 2025 list. <3
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I spy a fun line up for SCBWI Spring Spirit in April. Can't wait! <3 @marchsoloway.bsky.social @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social @bookishariel.bsky.social and @isabellakung.bsky.social www.scbwi.org/events/sprin...
When the headlines are difficult for us to bear, how can we begin to talk to kids about them? We've put together a list of books to share with children that can help them process tough topics.
EL: Another incredible writer guest has dropped by today! As has been said many times, one of the best things about writing kidlit (aside from the kids, of course!) is the opportunity to meet so ma…
Had a great time learning at SCBWI Spring Spirit in Sacramento from @bookishariel.bsky.social @isabellakung.bsky.social @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social @marchsoloway.bsky.social @sallymkim.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
I finally got over the flu and I’m ready to get back to normal! I know it’s already 2026, but I’m sharing the Best Books I Read in 2025 list, just in case you still want to check …
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When the world feels overwhelming, kids often pick up on more than we realize. Tough topics like violence in the news or other scary news stories...
Our Spring Spirit Conference is back in Sacramento County! Join us at the Barbara Morse Wackford Community Center (9014 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA 95758) on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8:30 AM - 3:3...
