I had the great honor and pleasure of attending the 2024 ALA conference and ALSC Awards ceremonies in San Diego, CA. I celebrated with old and new friends and received my first shiny book sticker for "Worm and Caterpillar are... Continue Reading →
If you like "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends," or "Cat vs. Vac," or "Go! Go! Dino!" or a very particular shade of sea blue-green, you'll love what's coming next. Here's a little peek at the SQUID IN PANTS, out May... Continue Reading →
Teachers, librarians, and #kidlit friends! Are you going to American Library Association this weekend? I have two signings on Sunday: "When You Love a Book" at PRH booth 1619 at 9 AM and "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends" at S&S booth 716 at 2... Continue Reading →
The bat is out of the bag! I just found BITSY BAT, TEAM STAR available for pre-order, so it means I can share the cover. Are you ready??? Be sure to add book two to your "want to read" stack!... Continue Reading →
What a spectacular day sharing our love of books as a community and celebrating a book birthday for "When You Love a Book," written by Kaz Windness and Illustrated by Heather Brockman Lee. More info on the book with free... Continue Reading →
"Bitsy Bat, School Star" and "Worm and Caterpillar are Friends" are on the Bank Street Best Children’s Book 2024! Thank you Bank Street for recognizing Bitsy Bat and Worm and Caterpillar and to teachers, parents, librarians, and readers for championing... Continue Reading →
Look who's on the Reading the West shortlist for best picture book?!?! If you love "Bitsy Bat, School Star," would you mind voting for us HERE? Also, check out all the other wonderful books featured here. THANK YOU indie booksellers!!!... Continue Reading →
We were delighted to discover WHEN YOU LOVE A BOOK is an Amazon TOP PICK for May 2024! Be sure to reserve your copy today! Copies signed by me and Heather are HERE.
Beep-Bop-Chitter-Choo! #bitsybatschoolstar has been voted onto the 2024 Children’s Book Council’s Favorites Award List! Bitsy Bat is a TEACHER FAVORITE in the K-2nd Grade category. (Educator resources at BitsyBat.com!) Thank you, The Children's Book Council! Thank you teachers! Background: Each... Continue Reading →
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