Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her)

Ann is amazing!

I'm just a breath away from finishing this David Bowie picture book biography that's been in the works for literal years. I'm excited about it, and it will be out in fall of 2026 from Neal Porter Books. It's called STARMAN.⚡️
#penandink #watercolor #collage #davidbowie #childrensbookillustration

Tell the kids I said “hi”!

about 15 pumpkins and squash on the floor in front of light wooden cabinet doors; floor is black on the right and neutral/earth tone rug on the left; some pumpkins are tall, some are short, some are partially green, some have dark orange vertical stripes

cover of SOPHIE'S SQUASH shows a young girl with a squash under a tree with fall leaves; the squash has a face; picture is taken of the book in my hand above a white table

Squash from the garden heading to storytime today to read SOPHIE'S SQUASH by @patzmiller.bsky.social and Anne Wilsdorf. This is going to be so fun! 😊 #kidlit #library

“Gettin’ Pinney wit it” at the Pinney branch of the @madisonslibrary.bsky.social. I picked up the hold I had on TIC-TAC-TOE CHICKEN by @kimberlytso.bsky.social
and Louie Chin. It’s delightful.

#booksky #skybrarian #megakidlit #kidlitcommunity

Kevan and Ellie make amazing picture books. Kevan also created Microsoft Word’s (in)famous Clippy, the well-intentioned talking paper clip. Ellie’s a former classroom teacher and is on the advisory board for the Bigfoot Kids Book Festival.

One Can Be, a picture book about how Little Free Libraries build connections and community.

ONE CAN BE honors how LFLs share books and build community. Kidlit folks are putting copies in LFLs in all 50 states. 11 down, 39 to go!

Kevan Atteberry and Ellie Peterson put a picture book called One Can Be in a Little Free Library in Kirkland, Washington.

If you give @kevanjatt.bsky.social a picture book, chances are he’ll put it in a Kirkland, Wash. @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
owned by fellow author/illustrator @elliepeterson.bsky.social! And send photos.

#onecanbe #50states #Washington #megakidlit #booksky #scbwi

SCBWI Iowa Halloweekend Conference BOO! Don't be scared--join us for a multi-day conference in Des Moines, Iowa! Best-selling picture book authors, agents, and publishers will haunt our halls! Written critiques, face-to-face critiques,...

Hey! I'm presenting at this in-person conference in Des Moines. I'm leading sessions on structure, heart, mentor texts and revision. I'd love to talk about all things #kidlit with YOU.

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#megakidlit #scbwi #Iowa #booksky #skybrarian

I’ve got online and in-person speaking spots coming up, so I’m finalizing presentations. My office gets a little crazy.

#booksky #skybrarian #megakidlit #scbwi #kidlit

An infographic describing ONE CAN BE, a new picture book by Pat Zietlow Miller and Annie Cron.

Interestingly, Laura and Carol both have Ph.Ds -- Laura in neuroscience and Carol in education. Thank you to both of them for helping ONE CAN BE make its way around the U.S. Ten states down, 40 to go! 4/4

The cover of Author Carol Franks-Randall's picture book JAMAL AND ME.

Carol has written three picture books and has a newspaper column and a podcast aobut children's books -- Dr. Toughlove's Book Club. www.carolfranksrandall.com 3/4

The cover of author Laura Gehl's picture book APPLE AND MAGNOLIA.

Laura is the author of 50+ books for kids. One of my favorites is APPLE AND MAGNOLIA. And, she has one of the best author websites I've seen - www.lauragehl.com 2/4

Author Laura Gehl places a copy of the picture book ONE CAN BE into a Little Free Library in Maryland.

Author Carol Franks-Randall places a copy of the picture book ONE CAN BE into a Little Free Library in Maryland.

TWO authors put ONE CAN BE in
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social boxes in Maryland. Thanks to
@authorlauragehl.bsky.social and Carol Franks-Randall for helping this book about the wonder of LFLs get into boxes in every state. 1/4

#onecanbe #50states #Maryland #littlefreelibrary #megakidlit #booksky

Pat Zietlow Miller - Teacher Guide Dive into Pat Zietlow Miller’s storytelling with this teacher guide. Includes lesson ideas, author insights, and student activities that encourage creativity, and empathy.

Have you read the book "Be Kind" by @patzmiller.bsky.social with your class? Listen to Pat talk about the book. @bookcreator.com

Thanks, Maddy and Pam, for reading ONE CAN BE and letting me know you saw yourselves.

(And, everyone, you also should check out the other book Maddy is holding from author and librarian
Jamie Swenson.) 3/3

That makes me happy, because ONE CAN BE is about me, too. I always say books need a "universal human emotion" anyone can relate to.

I should trust a book about me also is a book about someone else. Because I'd rather not work at Taco Bell. (I can't make change properly.) 2/3

A young girl holds two picture books - ONE CAN BE and WE WANT LEAVES.

I often worry about my books.
"It's too quiet."
"No one will get this but me."
"My editor will realize she made a grave mistake. I should ditch the writing thing. Maybe Taco Bell is hiring."

Then, a kid reads 10 words of ONE CAN BE and says, "This book is about ME!" 1/3

#megakidlit #booksky

ONE CAN BE is about connections LFLs build. Kidlit folks like Lisa are putting copies in LFLs in all 50 states.

Nine states down, 41 to go!

I’m honored Lisa did this, because she’s a master writer with 50+ books. THE CHRISTMAS BOOT won a Golden Kite Award. SOMEONE BUILDS THE DREAM won an Illinois Monarch Award and BUBBLEGUM, BUBBLEGUM was a Michigan Reads! choice.

Author Lisa Wheeler puts the picture book One Can Be in a Little Free Library in Adrian, Michigan.

Kidlit star Lisa Wheeler put ONE CAN BE in an Adrian, MI @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social

I mention it because yesterday, @scbwi.bsky.social Michigan held LFL Day. Members put books with characters or creators from underrepresented groups in LFLs.

#onecanbe #50states #michigan #littlefreelibrary

Last Day to join Joyful Book Marketing! Tomorrow night, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social is sharing tips for creating joy-filled strategies for your next book launch. Includes extended replay and extensive handout! Just $25—Don't miss it!

www.12x12challenge.c...

#amwriting #kidlit #booksky

If you like WIDE-AWAKE BEAR, by Jean Kim and me, you might like BEAR HEART, a recent release from Louise Greig and Hoang Giang from @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social

#bears #booksky #skybrarian #picturebooks #megakidlit

And the proper book title is - SANTIAGO’S DINOSAURIOS.

Before becoming an author, Mariana taught high school. Her books include SANTIAGO’S DINOSAURS and ABUELITA’S GIFT.

ONE CAN BE is about the connections LFLs can build. Kidlit folks are putting a copy in a LFL in each state. Eight states down, 42 to go!

Brava to @marianarios.bsky.social
for adding ONE CAN BE to a
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social in an Anderson, South Carolina park.

Mariana is a Mexican author living in S.C. with her husband, children and a dog named Rogers. 1/2

#onecanbe #50states #southcarolina #booksky #megakidlit

Learn from award-winning, best-selling authors like @patzmiller.bsky.social at @scbwi.bsky.social Halloweekend writers conference in Des Moines! www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

ONE CAN BE, is in Bettendorf, Iowa thanks to Jill Esbaum adding it to a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
Jill writes picture books like IT’S CORN PICKING TIME, a fine fall read. ONE CAN BE honors connections LFLs build. Kidlit folks are adding it to LFLs in each state. 43 remain!
#megakidlit #booksky

A bookish baby shower gift! Because it’s never too early to read to your baby.

#booksky #megakidlit #picturebooks #babyshower #baby #bookstack #babylove #readtoyourbunny