Kathy Halsey

Sign the Pledge to vote for libraries and the freedom to read! When I vote, I will consider how candidates who support libraries and the freedom to read.

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Banned Books Week 2025 ~Christy Mihaly We're in the middle of Banned Books Week.  This year, banned books really need a week. Or a month or more.  What is Banned Books Week?  Bann...

@christymihaly.bsky.social shares her experience w/"soft" book bans. She gives concrete suggestions on how to help: go to school & library board meetings, sign the EveryLibrary pledge. (See link in comment.) The literary ecosystem is in our hands!

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a brown bear is standing on its hind legs in a field and says thank you beary much . ALT: a brown bear is standing on its hind legs in a field and says thank you beary much .

I am amazed at the energy, commitment, and support @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social manifests at the fall conference! I am happy to volunteer! Hugs, CJ!

Fabulous conference, you two, and to the whole team!

Joann Hill, Katie Carella, Emily Feinberg, Daria Peoples, Lindsay Bonilla, Elise McMullen-Ciotti, Dr. Kristy Boyce,John Rudolph, Jane Smith, Kelly Pelsue, Merrill Rainey, CJ Penko, Kristy Tartara, and Britney Rudowsky group photo at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

Thanks to all who made it a success!

What I Have Learned So Far About Trust and Truth in Indie Publishing by Todd Burleson In my first post for the GROG Blog, I shared what I had learned about stepping into the world of independent publishing, choosing an editor,...

@tburleson.bsky.social shares useful info for both indie and traditionally publishing writers - trusting beta readers with an ms & wrestling w/cover design. How do we make the outside of a book feel as true as the inside?

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Gonna be a great weekend! Who else is joining me? #scbwiohionorth @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

Lots of layers here, Patricia!

Love the appeal to sound!

Now here's action for Banned Book Week, Oct. 5-11, 2025
bannedbooksweek.org

Thank you, Kelly. These are AWESOME.

Back to School Fears VS Back to Writing Fears by Tina Cho It’s the 12 th day of school, and I’m still seeing and hearing cries and tears. Most of you know, I teach kindergarten, and so I’ve dealt...

Kindergarten and writer woes are similar. Find out how with author/kindergarten teacher Tina M Cho. She shares a handy list of how to face our fears, and she give us homework, too. 😁

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Lavender in my front bed, sedum on the side. A bee delight!

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Yes, there is no equality in this country. I mourn them all. All shot out of hate! We shall overcome this admin.

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(Please note: I am angry. Words are my way to express it. Life is a gift. Let us all live up to what American can be together.)
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I shared this at church yesterday w/the drummer. He volunteers for our church band. The guy on the sax is a haikuist, too!

Ty, it was a great way to fill the creative well!

Thanks for the plug!

Fun night at Natalie's. Great music and inspo.

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Back to School with School Visits 8.16.25 7-8:30 PM EDT 2-part webinar series

How to connect readers, teachers, & librarians who buy the books. A 2-part webinar series! Part 1 covers developing effective, fun program for different ages & venues.

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I'm so happy to share this book, Jyoti. Hope you like the activities and pairing w/A Season For Fishing by @pamismylmnop.bsky.social.

"Back to Cool (School)" Picture Books & Ideas to Create a Positive Classroom Climate - by Kathy Halsey Back to school? How about back to cool? Let’s make the re-entry to school fun and memorable with new books and interactive activities. T...

New reads for back to school feature fun, culture, classroom climate, & activities that center curriculum & connections to others.
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@jyotigopal.bsky.social‬, ‪@pamismylmnop.bsky.social‬, ‪@bethanyhegedus.bsky.social‬, ‪@bartography.bsky.social‬
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You also! Find those wide open spaces!

Happy Labor Day Weekend. Reward workers, not corporate greed. BTW, find your open road and TAKE the invitation!

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Heather Preusser "Beats Out" Revisions -- a Guest Post Welcome back from your summer adventures!                                               Today, GROG is thrilled to host guest blogger Heathe...

Revision woes? Check out Heather Preusser's GROG post using Blake Snyder’s “Beat Sheet for HEDGEHOG WHODUNIT, including step-by-step details from the 1st book in the series.

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