Patricia Brown

I just saw this now, of course I had pie for breakfast several days after Thanksgiving! 🙄

I was thrilled to interview Brian on my blog. This fun interview is loaded with inspiration and laughter! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
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Yay! I received my postcard and bookmark for Butterfly Sea!
This beautiful book reminds us to enjoy the quiet surprises that life has to offer us, and a portion of the sales supports reforestation. 🥰 🦋 🌳#ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

..if instead, you meet a mermaid asking for ice cream, give her some.❤️ 🧜‍♀️ 🍦

I can't wait until this beautiful book is out in the world! #ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

The front cover of the picture book Kenzie’s little tree along with a yeti travel mug, and expo whiteboard markers. These are gift gifts for teachers.

Gift ideas for babies. Pair with these for cosy reading time. We see the front cover of Kenzie‘s little tree along with a green blanket, a pink flower pillow and a onesie that says the littlest book club member.

Gift ideas for kids. Pair with ease to foster empathy, communication and resilience. We see the front cover of the picture about Kenzie‘s little tree, the big life journal, a board game called Sunny and stormy day, an easel and a game called family table topics questions to start great conversations.

🎁Shopping for gifts for teachers, kids & babies?

Pair KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE--a story of family, resilience & the natural world--with these items for great gifts!
#kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky #disability #gifts #chronicillness @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social

You're very welcome! It's so important to support each other in the kidlit community. 🥰 #kidlit #writingcommunity @bookhive25.bsky.social

This Thanksgiving season, my heart is filled with gratitude for many things! I want to thank the #kidlit friends I have made along the way, the authors I have interviewed, and will interview, on my blog; and those of you who continue to encourage me every day! 🥰

That’s also one of my reasons for baking! 🤣🍪

Congratulations! I love to eat chocolate chips while baking lol. 😊

Thanks for sharing this podcast. I like the tip of making a check list of your “bug-a-boos”! 😊🤣 @deborahhalverson.bsky.social @waywordwriters.bsky.social

Look what came in the mail! I can hear the jazz flute solo playing for me! I LOVE this book, and am so glad it's in the world, and in my hands! Woo hoo! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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There’s so much great advice here! I like the analogy of trying on different outfits to see which one you like best. 😊#kidlitchat

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WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS
WHO CHAMPION WRITERS:

Yolmarie Garcia - Glitter Reviews
Susanna Leonard Hill -Tuesday Debut
Vivian Kirkfield – 50 Precious Word
Gayle Krause - Gayle Krause Blog
Heather Macht -Seasons of KidLit
Mindy Alyse Weiss – PB Party
Ellen Leventhal - Blog

Butterfly Sea, by Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couët, is a charming story that uses lyrical language and soft, beautiful illustrations to remind us to slow down and enjoy the quiet surprises in life.🥰 🦋 #ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social

I'll be attending the Picture Book Creator's Conference again this year! Last year was great, and I'm sure this year will be too! 😊#kidlit #picturebooks @chelseatornetto.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social

Congratulations Brian! I’m so happy that This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is in the world! The shenanigans have begun! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

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Congratulations! It's publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! I am honored to have been a part of the Advanced Reader Team for this fabulous book!🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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It’s official! This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is published! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Yay! I won a Rate Your Story Speed Pass with Lynne Marie! ReVision Week ROCKED! Thank you to all who made this possible! 🥰 @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social

Only 1 DAY until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! So get ready to go deep in the woods and enjoy the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social

Yes, TOMORROW! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook! @briangehrlein.bsky.social

ONLY 2 DAYS until This amazing book comes into the world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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A heartfelt representation of 1st and 2nd generation immigrant life. But when Tio Ricky falls ill, his nephew knows what to do and realizes the importance of his translation skills. @mariterebellas #picturebook

Collage of children’s book covers illustrated or written by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Titles include “I Want to Read All the Books,” “Where Are My Books?,” “Sam & Eva,” “I’m Bored,” “I’m Sad,” “I’m Worried,” “I’m Sorry,” “Naked!,” “What’s That Smell?,” “The Secret Ingredient,” “Ruby Rose: Off to School She Goes,” “Ruby Rose: Big Bravos!,” “Sea Monkey & Bob,” “Gurple and Preen,” and several Judy Blume reissues. At the bottom left, Debbie Ridpath Ohi is shown holding an open copy of “Where Are My Books?” with her name and website, DebbieOhi.com, below.

Best time to order books from indie bookstores is NOW, before holiday rush. Doing so helps support indies, helps you get ahead of gift shopping, helps book creators like me. 🙏🏽💛

My most recent: I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Read-aloud, Teacher's Guide, more: debbieohi.com/book/i-want-...
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Rules for the Mighty Kid Lit 100-word holiday contest

Writers, check out this fun new holiday contest from #MightyKidlit! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #kidlit @ziemkemichele.bsky.social

There are only 3 DAYS LEFT until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! You are going to LOVE the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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Is anyone else planning on attending tomorrow? I'll be popping in and out, looking forward to it! 😊 #kidlit #SCBWI

It's less than a week away until This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world on November 11th! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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I have read almost all of these amazing books! I haven't read A LUA NAMORADEIRA and the book next to it, and will have to check them out. I'm a huge fan of Ana's and LOVE her multicultural books. They are truly filled with heart and humor! 🥰 @asiqueira.bsky.social