Melissa Taylor

YAYYYYY!!!!

Loved my first signing (of prints) for my upcoming book TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (4/21/26) with @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social yesterday at #ncte!

My friends that write the Uplift AANHPI Kidlit Newsletter are offering a cool giveaway for subscribers ! upliftkidlit.substack.com

Thanks, Deb. I bet kids love it!

That sounds fun! Did you make yours, or is it something you can purchase?

So great, right? :)

If you're a horse person and love the power of horses to change lives, you'll want to follow @therightstep.bsky.social !

How to Attract Attention at Your Next Children's Book Event Six authors share their creative, interactive ideas!

Creative, interactive book event ideas from kidlit authors: Alexandra Diaz, Stan Yan, Mary Boone, Annette Whipple, Carmela LaVigne Coyle, & Ann Suk Wang! @annsukwang.bsky.social @alexandradiazauthor.com @annettewhipple.bsky.social
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This panel is next level! *I will be at the Red Comet Press booth #810 Saturday at 11am.

Best New Books & How to Use Books You Don't Like Because sometimes your readers wants to read a book that isn't your favorite,,,

Don't miss these 10 new books & how to use books you don't really like with readers. imaginationsoup.substack.com/p/best-new-b... #kidlit

Thank you to those who serve or have served our country! Here are military-themed children’s books to share with the kids in your life. imaginationsoup.net/military-the... #kidlit

Months and over 100 hours of volunteering led to me finally passing my horse leader test at The Right Step, an adaptive riding barn. Now I can lead a horse with a client on its back! It’s so satisfying to go from being a total beginner to competent. 🥰🎉

THANKS, Kari!! :)

Yes! That made me very happy!!

Yay! TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (Red Comet Press, 4/21/26) was featured on today’s Indie Kids Book Buzz hosted by @fuse8.bsky.social ! #kidlit

Janna Morishima shares the highlights from my school visit workshop:
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Endings can be so tricky -- this will be a very helpful class!

Such a fun morning teaching about school visits for Janna Morishima’s Kids Comics Unite! 😄 @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social #kidlit

I wish I knew.

Seriously. It’s weirdly depressing.

Brilliant October books: I love this inspiring picture book that shows the power of horses to help a child feel more confident and grow as a reader! RAIN AND THE READING HORSE is written by Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Hannah Salyer. (Me with FredBob.) #kidlit

I’ve read 25 November new release children’s books this afternoon and found 0 that I like enough to recommend to you. It makes me grumpy. Hopefully the next stack is better!

AI is a robot using stolen or fictional information. If the author of this newsletter had cited the original source of information, I would have been fine. Critical thinking is already at a low. Considering AI to be an authority on anything, let alone someone to chat with, is uninformed.

I'm HORRIFIED that someone I used to admire believes and quotes AI as if it's a legitimate source of information! AI answers are either made up or stolen. Cite the source of the research. UNSUBSCRIBE.

I’m always happy at the barn. Add in riding lessons and I’m never going to stop smiling! 😍

30 Best Children's Picture Native American Books About Families & Cultures - Imagination Soup Share Native American books with Indigenous representation with children to learn about these rich cultures and traditions.

Indigenous and Native American Heritage Month is coming up in November. Here are picture books that celebrate Native North American and Native Canadian traditions, cultures, and languages in the present day. imaginationsoup.net/picture-book... #kidlit

thank you!! :)

thank you so much, Cara!

thanks, Jilanne!

thanks, Stephanie! :)