Cynthia Grady

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Kindness is A Kite String: The Uplifting Power of Empathy, a Children's Picture Book — Michelle Schaub Kindness is A Kite String: The Uplifting Power of Empathy, is a rhyming children's book by award-winning author Michelle Schaub about the pay-it-forward power of empathy to bring a diverse community…

It's National Good Neighbor Day! How can you be kind to your neighbors today? Find ideas in KINDNESS IS A KITE STRING! www.michelleschaub.com/kindness

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!

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Hummingbird hiding on quilt pieces.

One of my last foster hummingbirds hiding amongst my wetlands in winter soon to be a quilt.

Let's put the YOU in your #picturebooks for 50% off!

Stop writing the stories you think everyone wants & find success writing the ones that only you can tell w/ webinars from Tameka Fryer Brown, Jyoti Gopal, & Cynthia Leitich-Smith.

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Ends 9/29. #amwriting #kidlit #booksky

Love a new bear book!

Can’t wait!

Was it satire?

I love her work.❤️

Is A Stone Cold Murder (the Reluctant Psychic Mystery book 1) a Cozy Paranormal Mystery? People don’t agree on what makes a mystery “cozy,” but...
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Green background with a flower bouquet. Text reads "Spring: A Seasons Story is Coming in 2028! I'm thrilled to continue working with Renata Liwska and the Beach Lane Team on this series!" The clipping from the Publisher's Weekly announcement is shown with both the author and illustrator photos.

I'm pleased to announce the fourth #picturebook in the solstice/seasons series! So grateful to collaborate with illustrator Renata Liwska and the team @simonkids.bsky.social/ Beach Lane. #kidlit

It’s World Endangered Species Day…here’s a simple way to take action for the beautiful creatures we love! 🌎🐻🐢🐘🐦🦇🦀🐳🦏

Five book covers have men with cowboy hats hugging women. The books are in The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series by Kris Bock Text says on a background of rolling green hills says: Who wouldn't want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves.

Tule Publishing celebrates Mother's Day w/50% off in the Tule Bookshop! 50% off A Stone Cold Murder, 6 six Accidental Detective humorous #mystery novels, 5 billionaire cowboy #romance novels (so each only $2.50!) to 5/18. At checkout, Code: MOMREADS25
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On the right is a picture of a smiling white woman with short hair. Below that is a book cover for A Stone Cold Murder with a spooky sunset over a mountain. Text says: Author Spotlight: Author Kris Bock is in the spotlight today with a new mystery and a giveaway! www.nanreinhardt.com

"Author Spotlight: Kris Bock Is back with a New Mystery and a Fun Giveaway!" I'm at @nanreinhardt.bsky.social where I answer: Is A Stone Cold Murder (the Reluctant Psychic Mystery book 1) a Cozy Paranormal Mystery?
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I love this.

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This is a busy cover in shades of blue, blue green orange and orangey-red. Three of the women featured in the book are on the cover. I'm guessing they are Khutulun, a thirteenth century Mongolian, Lakshmibai, an Indian warrior queen, and Harriet Tubman, referred to herein as "Harriet the Spy!"

I’ve enjoyed reading TROUBLEMAKERS IN TROUSERS: WOMEN AND WHAT THEY WORE TO GET THINGS DONE, by @sarahalbee.bsky.social, illus. by Kaja Kajfez, an MG compendium of 21 women rule breakers. I especially like that each biography is longer than a page. Middle schoolers will love it! #nonfictionkidlit

Looking forward to this one!

Pitches and Queries: What hooks an agent, and a pitch formula: "Don’t bury the heart of your novel under world-building or backstory—lead with the story’s pulse."

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Man at beach with back to camera, wearing FDNY shirt

Mug imprinted with PW announcement of TRUCKS, BOOTS, AND BELLS: FIREHOUSE POEMS by Mary E. Cronin, illustrated by Aaron Marin. Holiday House 2026.

Remembering my dad this morning on his birthday as I drink my Irish tea out of my new mug, celebrating the upcoming publication of my book TRUCKS, BOOTS, AND BELLS. April 29 brought us Dan Cronin, and what a good life he lived. ❤️
Holiday House Books
~fall 2026. @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

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Writing In No Time: Protect your writing time - Becoming a writer requires commitment. It starts with taking yourself seriously.
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Irene Latham joins today's POEM SHARE, free poetry videos by award-winning poets all National Poetry Month Long. A great way to weave some poetry into your day! www.poetryboost.com/2025/04/iren... : @ncte.org @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlit #poetry #NationalPoetryMonth

A Stone Cold Murder (Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery… She hates her gift – but it just might save her… Geolo…

Advance reviews are coming in for A Stone Cold Murder!
“A Stone Cold Murder is one of the most vivid books I’ve ever read. Kris Bock doesn’t just tell a story—she immerses you in it.”
"...both heartwarming and suspenseful."
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Hooray for libraries!!

Marching On

The March issue of the Bad Naturalist newsletter is here, and it has woodcock courting rituals, early blooming native plants, book events, and of course, the Poodle.
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🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @angelaphamkrans.bsky.social! 🎉

📚 ANOTHER WORD FOR NEIGHBOR, illustrated by Thai My Phuong and published by @harpercollins.bsky.social, is out now!

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Where’s Mrs Dalloway going with that ax?

Fabulous.

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