So grateful to all the readers and educators who voted for SHE KEPT DANCING! Syd Mesh Natelle Quek (Na-TELL Kwek) | s/h 🩷💜💙 MacKids Books Dorian Maffei

When people ask what one thing I wish people will take away after reading my books, it's a feeling of hope.

Thank you SchoolLibraryJournal for highlighting LIGHTS OUT as a book to inspire action and change. slj.com/story/a-climat…

#stem #kidlit #nf #pb #librarians #birds

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In this interview on 🫖Jena Benton🧜🏻‍♀️'s blog, Charlotte Offsay imparts her wisdom on crafting a cumulative story and I share how I approached illustrating scenes with increasing chaos.

jenabenton.com/2024/03/14/sim…

It's #WorldWildlifeDay & what better way to celebrate than by sharing a book with young readers!

LIGHTS OUT publishes Mar 5th & I'm excited to share another early review. Don't forget you can get a signed copy here booksco.com/preorder-signe…

#lightsout #WorldWildlifeDay 2024 #STEM

So excited for this stunning, heartwarming #bilingual #latinx #pb by Gloria Amescua and illustrated by Mariyah Rahman! Simon Kids

For more info on Writers on the Verge, email [email protected] The Writing Barn

Thrilled to be working with Catherine Laudone on our second picture book together & excited to be paired with the incredibly talented Josée Masse!

Recently found out that the Black Caucus of the American Library Association released its Best of the Best 2023 list, and “Jerry Changed The Game” was included (pre-k through 4).

Here’s a look at the complete list: bcala.org/wp-content/the…

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'For audiences that love quiet, and those that loathe it, the joyful resolution following this jolt of boisterousness should strike a resounding chord.'

Thrilled with this glowing review from Publishers Weekly! THE QUIET FOREST (written by Charlotte Offsay) splats onto shelves March 12!

This means so much! Can't believe it's less than 6 weeks to publication.

It's National 🐦 Day!
My upcoming #nf #pb is a great way to introduce the topic of migration to young readers. Get your copy here simonandschuster.com/books/Lights-O…

Simon & Schuster Catherine Laudone STEAMTeamBooks
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There’s still time to order this story that’s perfect for the holidays and all year long! tinyurl.com/OrderSheKeptDa… Syd Mesh Natelle Quek (Na-TELL Kwek) | s/h 🩷💜💙 MacKids Books Dorian Maffei

Get ready Disney fans! So excited for this debut #PB about Lillian Bounds Disney!

Inked Voices is so pleased to offer scholarships for writers of color or other groups traditionally marginalized in publishing in each of these four winter 2024 workshops. Apply by Dec 13 (it takes <2 min!) through each event here: app.inkedvoices.com/events/ #kidlit

The Best Books of 2023 by Kirkus Reviews is out and FAREWELL CUBA, MI ISLA is on it!! Simon Kids Kristin Ostby Catherine Laudone kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2023/m…

Pleased to learn that JERRY CHANGED THE GAME! has been selected for the 2024 Best STEM Books award list, by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Children’s Book Council! This list is recommended for educators, librarians, parents, and guardians of the best…

Tomorrow!!! Make sure to leave yourself extra time to travel because of NYC Marathon and daylight savings! Hope to see you there! McNally Jackson Syd Mesh Dorian Maffei MacKids Books

Welcome to the world, SHE KEPT DANCING. A joy moderating a panel with Catherine Laudone Syd Mesh & Natelle Quek (Na-TELL Kwek) | s/h 🩷💜💙 about their beautiful, inspirational picture book. A must-read! Rockettes The Writing Barn MacKids Books #kidlit

SHE KEPT DANCING by Sydney Mesher & Catherine Laudone w/ art by Natelle Quek (Na-TELL Kwek) | s/h 🩷💜💙 (picture book)

Sydney Mesher…

🩰 Was born with ten toes & five fingers
🩰 Worked hard for years as a dancer
🩰 & Became the first Rockette with a visible disability!

Learn more: us.macmillan.com/books/97812508…