Hannah Holt

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Cover image for the book Rooted in Wonder. Several animals, like a vulture, snakes, and koala, surround a Baobab tree.

I'm looking forward to this book about the trees of the world! Coming in March by @mcusolito.bsky.social and Marya Wright.

Happy book birthday The Princess and the Grain of Rice! A new twist on The Princess and the Pea. Story by Tina Cho and Honee Jang. 🍚

The cover of the picture book The Breaking News by Sarah Lynne Reul. The illustration shows a boy holding a plant and his older holds a watering can, while a dog looks on. A big TV screen in the background displays the title of the book likes it's a breaking news headline.

For all the parents struggling to figure out how to even approach talking with young kids about these scary times, I'm going to recommend the book The Breaking News by Sarah Lynne Reul.

It's honest but gentle in its handling of a tough topic, and ultimately empowering.
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YouTube video by AUTHOR PEP TALK PODCAST Cindy Williams Schrauben Critical Statistics from Published Authors. What You Need to Know with Hannah Holt.

Have questions about children's publishing? Check out my interview with @cindyschrauben.bsky.social! I had so much fun chatting with her! youtu.be/1Dd_fEyop1Q?...

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It's not about bizarre so much as not making your characters generic. Flat. Real people have quirks. One of mine is that I adore my chickens. Not everyone has chickens but people can relate to the feeling of loving an animal. Every character needs something that makes them unique.

If you write a character that appeals to everyone, it will connect with no one. Specificity is the heart of character building.

Standing in the Portland Rose Garden

Snap a pic of yourself in "war ravaged" Portland!

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Thank you, Abbie! ❤️💎

An image of the picture book Cassini's Mission, which is on sale now, with the following excerpts from quotes: "a courageous, steadfastly rendered story" "A perfect read for kids curious about the universe" "Engaging text and awe-inspiring art" "A must have for schools and libraries"

Happy Birthday, CASSINI'S MISSION!! This picture book has my whole heart. It's about Cassini as she explores the Saturn system and discovers the ingredients of life on the moon Enceladus. Julia Blattman's illustrations are jaw-dropping!

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Currently reading (and loving!) ONE DROP by Kaitlin Sikes and Mel Cerri. With bright illustrations and zippy text, this water cycle journey is a refreshing splash! 💦

Looks delicious 😋

Ack! Racoons are the devil. I hope your flock recovers. I swore off more baby chicks, but then my broody hen wouldn't break. This was the only thing that worked.

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cover of A HISTORY OF UNDERWEAR by Hannah Holt shows a chicken with a pointer stick pointing at the title; the title is made of yellow bricks; some other chickens stand in front of a wall under the title; the cover background is blue; the picture is taken with the book in my hand in front of a live chicken and another live chicken's tail feathers and green plants

My chickens do not understand storytime, but my kids loved reading this fabulous, funny, fact-filled book! #kidlit 📚👍
A HISTORY OF UNDERWEAR WITH PROFESSOR CHICKEN by @hannahholt.bsky.social & illustrations by Korwin Briggs. 🙌

Beautiful bird! Thanks for sharing and my chickens say, "hi!'

Thanks, and yes. 207 writers were matched with critique partners last week.

Congratulations!

Beautiful! Congratulations!!! 🐝

The sweetest 💓

The notes says, "Please be careful with this book." ❤️

Amazing! Congratulations! ❤️ 🎉

This sweetie dressed up like H. Tracy Hall for his school wax museum. And the note on The Diamond and the Boy. 🥹💎

Yay! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉