I notice things for a living. Editorial director, Workman Kids; author of THE MAGIC WORDS: WRITING GREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS and five picture books, most recently IT’S HARD TO BE A BABY; 6yo mom; Virgo/goofball. Opinions my own.

I'm a children's book editor, teacher and workshop presenter, owner of The Purple Crayon website -- www.underdown.org I post about #kidlit, but I do have opinions about other things and will share them as well.

Young adult author of Olivia Twisted, Olivia Decoded and Paper or Plastic. I love people (probably too much).

Creativity is my love language. Growth, learning, and understanding is my goal. Compassion and kindness is my wish. What about you?

Out this year: FUTURE TENSE: How We Made Artificial Intelligence—and How It Will Change Everything and FRANK AND THE BIG MISTAKE. http://marthabrockenbrough.com

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