And, she put ONE CAN BE in a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social on Atlantic Street in Portland, Maine. ONE CAN BE has now been in LFLs in 48 states.
Melissa’s new book is GOLDFINCHES, where she beautifully illustrated the poem by Mary Oliver. It came out March 3 from @vikingbooks.bsky.social
If you know picture books, you know Melissa Sweet. She’s illustrated more than 100 books and written several, as well.
She’s won two Caldecott honors, been on the NYT bestsellers list, and won a bevy of other awards
#onecanbe #50states #maine #megakidlit #booksky
This whiteboard from the basement of my mom’s condo has decades of notes and doodles from my kids and their cousins.
My mom recently moved into memory care. I took this video before we had to take the whiteboard off the wall.
#glimmers #memories #family
In Wisconsin, right by Madison.
Signed books ready for the shelves at Prairie Pages, Sun Prairie’s independent bookstore.
#booksky #megakidlit
Although my mom is in memory care and often confused, she still has a sense of humor.
My sister and I pointed out a sign saying "live Irish dancers" would perform on St. Patrick's Day. Mom said, "Well, that beats DEAD Irish dancers."
Once Pam and I stopped laughing, we agreed.
My niece sharing SOPHIE’S SQUASH with my great-niece!
Thank you! I appreciate the info!
While cleaning out my mom’s condo, I found this. Apparently, I was telling stories at an early age.
I have no memory of this story, and I don’t own a cassette player, so …
It looks like it could be the cover of a Judy Blume book!
Ha!
I like to think I have a pretty good vocabulary.
However.
I was chatting with Pamela Zietlow Wells and she casually said: “Well, deer are crepuscular, so …”
And I said, “Wait. WHAT?”
So. Did YOU know crepuscular animals are those that are most active at twilight?
Alison has traveled to 22 countries on three continents and written amazing books about animals including one coming out in a few weeks from Godwin Books — WHEN BEAVERS MOVE IN, illustrated by Natasha Donovan.
Meet @alisonpstevens.bsky.social. She put ONE CAN BE in a Nebraska @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social a bit ago as the photo shows. I appreciate her patience waiting for this post. Getting through 50 states takes a while. Nebraska is state 46 to have ONE CAN BE in a LFL.
#onecanbe #50states #nebraska
Every one of every size has a voice that should be heard. How will you share yours on this World Day of Social Justice?
NOT SO SMALL by @paolaescobar.bsky.social and me from @harperkids.bsky.social reminds young and grown-up readers to speak up and stand up.
#megakidlit #booksky #skybrarian
I'm buying that book for the cover alone! #catlove
Wow! I'm buying that book for the cover alone!
Yes! But thank you for asking!
Chris has written 24+ books for young readers. Jennifer has written several novels for the young and young-at-heart.
Becky's first picture book, FRASER AND HENRY GROW A FRIEND, is coming from @charlesbridge.bsky.social in summer 2027.
Texas is a big state, so I'm thrilled three authors put ONE CAN BE in @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social boxes there.
@bartography.bsky.social and @jennyziegler.bsky.social took care of Austin, while @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social covered Houston. Texas is our 45th state!
#onecanbe #50states #texas
Where the writing sometimes happens ... although this weekend it's going to be where the tax prep has to happen!
#megakidlit #scbwi #taxes
Recent picture book purchases. #booksky #librarysky #megakidlit #kidlit #picturebooks
I have an answer. This is author Kimberly Horch who wrote SAWYER'S BIG IDEA. I feel so much better being able to ID her properly. Thank you, Kimberly!
So ... go buy Annie Bailey’s books for a small child in your life. And, if you know who my mystery woman is, please tell me so I can give her the credit she deserves.
Idaho is our 44th state. Only six to go!
The other is a lovely woman who reached out to me and I emailed back and forth with multiple times.
But now that it’s time to share the photos, can I find her name anywhere in my files? I cannot.
Like I said. Doofus. (And, I am rightfully embarrassed.)
Do you ever feel like a doofus? I do right now.
I have pictures of two amazing people putting ONE CAN BE in Idaho @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social boxes.
One is @anniebailey.bsky.social , the delightful author of several absolutely adorable board books.
#onecanbe #50states #Idaho
Me and my mom. Me and my sister. #oshkosh
She was an English teacher, and she definitely always believed in me.
We’re moving my mom into memory care, which makes me feel sad and nostalgic.
We’ve found great things as we go through her condo - including a holiday letter my mom wrote years ago where she says:
“I also read every chance I get. The library is my friend.”
Yup. We’re related. #library #reading
