Nikki Shannon Smith

If you’re within 30 miles of Davis, CA, and would like to book an event with me and/or @dontate.bsky.social, January 6-8, reach out via my website! Also, join us at @avidreaderdavis.bsky.social for our book launch! We’re signing preorders received through Avid Reader by 6/1! #Prince #authorvisit

I truly enjoy providing critiques. I had to stop offering them when I was teaching full time, but I’m offering a limited number of written picture book critiques for the next few months. Interested? Use the contact form on my website to get in touch! No DMs, please. 😊 #picturebook #pb #critique

Congrats to all! (DOWNFALL, a Sierra Nevada survival story, is coming your way in 2027.)

I'm offering two online group classes in early November:

So You Want to Write a Children's Book - Cost is $199 for the three-hour class.

Marketing Your Books on a Budget - Cost is $100 for the 90-minute class.

DM me if you have questions or would like info. Thanks so much for your support.

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Thank you, Kate!

I’ve loved everything about writing this book, and it’s been out for a year today! I’m celebrating by offering reduced cost virtual visits. Message me with your email if you’d like more information! #schoolvisit #authorvisit #teachers #librarians @scholasticuk.bsky.social

Yay! I’m looking forward to meeting you in the workshop!

Join me for Diving Into Picture Books next month!

WNDB Giveaway: BACK TO SCHOOL BONANZA With this giveaway, WNDB is uplifting educators heading back to the classroom this fall. We are thrilled to give away more than TEN THOUSAND BOOKS to schools and organizations nationwide. Please not...

Hey, teachers/school librarians! Check this out: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #schoollibrary #kidlit

Halloween is coming! Halloween Friends, illustrated by @deandrahodge.bsky.social is part of my Brown Baby Parade series. It’s just right for tiny trick-or-treaters! #halloween #boardbooks @randomhousekids.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/hall...

Hi! Thank you for organizing this, Debbie. I’d love to be added to the list. 😊

Join me for Diving Into Picture Books, a four week, online workshop @highlightsfound.bsky.social! We’ll examine plot structure, characters, writing at the word level, and more. Registration is open now! www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/div...

Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography by Nikki Shannon Smith: 9798217025459 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to introduce young readers to the life and legacy of the one and only Prince in this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book! Prince was ...

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I can’t wait for this to hit shelves on January 6th! Here’s a peek at the gorgeous art by @dontate.bsky.social! Prince, A Little Golden Book Biography, is available for preorder now! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #prince Preorder link in comments!

We're happy to welcome @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social back to Bigfoot! Nikki's the author of 24 published and forthcoming children’s books including LETTERS TO MISTY: HOW TO MOVE THROUGH LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE AND GRACE and middle grade novel, STRANDED. Learn more at nikkishannonsmith.com/home-page

I can’t wait! Join us in October for bookish fun!

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Thank you for sharing!!!

Thank you, Erin!!! 💜

@dontate.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

COVER REVEAL! This little book is a song of my heart. I’m so honored and excited to share the cover, illustrated by Don Tate, on the day we celebrate Prince’s life. It’s available for pre-order now. @randomhousekids #prince #celebration2025 #PaisleyPark #princetagram #princerogersnelson

We’re doing the cover reveal on June 7th, Prince’s birthday. I can’t wait for y’all to see the art by @dontate.bsky.social! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #Prince #Celebration2025

Here are this week's authors/illustrators on Bluesky. Follow and support! @jonathancapehart.bsky.social @laurenlhinds.bsky.social @ninacrews.bsky.social @pamismylmnop.bsky.social @alleannaharris.bsky.social @4nikkolas.bsky.social‪ ‬ @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social @zolwia.bsky.social

Thank you for including me and my work along with these amazing creators!

Covers of children's books published this week of special interest to Black readers...but also recommended for ALL readers!

Covers of books for adults and teens published this week of special interest to Black readers...but also recommended for ALL readers!

Our weekly post for @dailykos.com /Black Kos of books published this week of interest to Black readers (but also recommended for ALL readers!): www.dailykos.com/comments/232...
Authors and illustrators who are on Bluesky listed in the comment 🧵
#Booksky #blackbooksky

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Yay! Letters to Misty by Misty Copeland, cowritten by me, is out today! This book, based on letters Misty has received from young people, answers questions about friendship, navigating challenges, communicating with parents, practicing self-care, and more. #MG #middlegrade #advice #growingup

🎨 Illustrator Spotlight on @dontate.bsky.social 🎨

[Don's Illustrator Page(www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...)

He is represented by @carynwiseman.bsky.social, and is interested in illustrating picture books.

Discover Incredible Artists In Your Inbox Nearly Every Week

Author Safety.

Now more than ever, we need to address author safety -- physical safety, digital safety, book event safety.

Mark your calendars for this May 20th webinar hosted by PEN America.

@samiraahmed.bsky.social from @authorsabb.bsky.social will be sharing important tips and best practices.