Melissa Stiveson

Great news! Nakie Cakes is now being sold as a digital download on Etsy, as well as individual recipes (only $1!!!!!)

Please check it out and share with others.

funstuffbymelissa.etsy.com

Thank you so much for sharing, @coloradoauthors.bsky.social ! I hope someone finds a new favorite treat!

Thank you #pbrisingstars for this amazing opportunity. And best of luck to all the applicants!

@pbrisingstars.bsky.social

Just realized that I never shared about my new 2025 picture book release here on BlueSky! Receiving so much love and excitement from teachers and librarians for this one. I've seen glimpses of the artwork and it is AMAZING! Can't wait to share more.

#KidLit #2025Release #PictureBook #Homesteading

THEME | Little Thoughts

Hello Bluesky #Kidlit Friends — We have an upcoming 2-part open call for submissions at Little Thoughts Press Magazine, which I’m super excited about. Feel free to message me with any questions. www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme

✨I’m honored to see Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers as a 2024 Northern Lights Book Award winner of the Arts Category! 🩰🤎 What a dream come true to be recognized with so many wonderful creators! ❤️Congratulations to all the winners! 🎉🎉🎉
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Radical Realisms in Contemporary British Theatre

omg my book is now listed on Bloomsbury's website with a publication date (aug 2025). it's starting to feel real! 😍https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/radical-realisms-in-contemporary-british-theatre-9781350425811/

YouTube video by Aviators Aviators - By Grace (Elden Ring Song)

Another Banger from The Aviators. Man I love their music so much.

Thank you, @andrewchacket.bsky.social!

Thank you so much, @andrewchacket.bsky.social!

#Creativity #writershelpingwriters #authoradvice #tipsforauthors #writingadvice

The Swan Maiden: Book Two of the Surface and the Deep: Story of Anna of Cleves eBook : Lawrence, G. , Design Studio, Betibup33: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store The Swan Maiden: Book Two of the Surface and the Deep: Story of Anna of Cleves eBook : Lawrence, G. , Design Studio, Betibup33: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

#NewRelease!

Sent as a bride for the King of England, Anna of Cleves is thrown into a court of scandal and cutthroat politics

Only by her wits will she survive

The Swan Maiden
£2.99 or #Free #KindleUnlimited!

#Histfic #Tudor #HistoricalFiction #BookSky 📚💙📚💙📚💙
amzn.eu/d/0c4oc46E

Read the epic introduction to ‘The White Dragon Saga’, a completed series spanning 11 books & over 1.5 million words. mybook.to/ThreatFromTh... #dragons #fantasy #yafantasy #youngadult #fantasyreads #fantasyreader #fantasyadventure #fantasylover #greatreads #YA #SFF #GreatReads

Happy Book Birthday to LOVE IS HERE WITH YOU!
We celebrated at Books of Wonder. My baby, now all grown up, accompanied me on the flute as we performed the lullaby I sang to her & her sister oh so long ago - the one that inspired this book.
@candlewickpress.bsky.social
@nabihaiderali.bsky.social

Yay! Congrats!!!

Is there a trend to tag @stephenking.bsky.social? If so, I'll just leave this right here. Because why not? BTW, you rock!

Hope you enjoy baked nummies with a bit of additional nutrition and less sugar.

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An e-flyer that says, in large white print, "THE AUCTION IS LIVE!" Below, in a pink bubble, "LINK IN BIO" (this link is in the main post) At the top is a logo that says "support TK" with a trans flag-colored border. The background of the flyer is pale pink with gold confetti flying.

Bookish friends! @bdkennedybooks.bsky.social is putting on an incredible fundraiser auction supporting queer charities, especially those supporting trans kids. 🏳️‍⚧️

There's so much to bid on. Check it out!!

Convention passes, book bundles, query critiques...

www.32auctions.com/stkbookauction

The picture book TOUCH THE SKIES which features a boy swinging with sheer joy on a swing amidst amazing colors by the illustrator is paired with an LED light up swing

OMG this Book + Present pairing is SO amazing! @cpark.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @dcarnito.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social

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Beautiful!

Milo Imagines the World… by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson that brought a student to tears. “This is the most seen that I have ever felt from a book. I can relate on multiple levels.”
#PictureBooksAreForEveryone #RepresentationMatters #WindowsAndMirrors #ReadAloud

Anit, which means eternal joy.

Shows a clipping from The New York Times “10 Picture Books That Help Kids (and Adults) Celebrate Gratitude” feature.

Shows Finding Grateful book cover (a young girl with short hair holding a flower and smiling at a butterfly)

Well, this is an extra thankful week! FINDING GRATEFUL is on the The New York Times’ “10 Picture Books That Celebrate Gratitude” list. Hooray, @diannewrites.bsky.social, @naomikirsten.bsky.social & Chronicle Books ! Some of my very favorites are on that list! 💕

Nakie Cakes: We Don't Need Sugary Frostings! Amazon.com: Nakie Cakes: We Don't Need Sugary Frostings! eBook : Stiveson, Melissa: Kindle Store

Hey, Friends. A quick PSA - if you have Kindle Unlimited, you can read Nakie Cakes, We Don't Need Sugary Frostings! for FREE!!!
www.amazon.com/Nakie-Cakes-...

Looking for a perfect stocking stuffer for your littles? Books make wonderful gifts.

Wishes of the World is on sale for $12.70.

If you purchase my book (from any retailer), I will send you a signed bookplate in the mail with proof of purchase.

Thank you for your support!
amzn.to/40Uf7RP

At #NCTE24 this week, this is the message I'll be sharing on repeat.

Cover of the picture book TOUCH THE SKY where a boy with long hair swings joyfully amid streaks of color

Fantastic birthday present! Chicago Public Library has TOUCH THE SKY as one of their Best of the Best books of 2024 among so many other amazing books!!

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Weekly writing goals were discussed in a forum today, so sharing this in case it helps anyone - you don't need to be a writer :)

This planner tracks goals and habits. This nifty and inexpensive planner has been helping me with writing, health, and fitness goals.

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Notice the #award sticker on my book! Best #picturebook, 1st place, from the #Missouri Writers’ Guild, sponsored by the Missouri Association of School #librarians.