“I really love dandelions, I’m just going to say it. They’re really hopeful things.” -illustrator Christian Robinson with Amanda Gorman speaking about hope & grief & togetherness in their new picture book 🥹 #alaac23

That’s a wrap on #ALAAC23 ! I got to panel with some awesome authors, hang with friends both old and new, learn about new books, eat some fantastic food, and sign a whole bunch of copies of I’LL STOP THE WORLD. I return home exhausted but happy. Let’s do it again next year!

Amanda Gorman, youngest Inaugural Poet, answering my question about banned books at today's closing event. I missed recording the part when my name was announced. REFORMA National REFORMA de Florida #ALAAC23

The picture of me looking like “😲” after seeing the BIG OLE book poster of my book made the ALA wrap up in Publishers Weekly!!!! 😭😲❤️ #ALAAC23

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Just finished my first signing of #ghosttamer ARCs at #alaac23 👻

Now online: “Incarcerated Lives Matter: Collaborating With Prisoners Armed With Zines”, a South Chicago ABC zine made for #ALAAC23 , ft. new articles from Hybachi LeMar and others. southchicagoabc.org/zine/abc-Incar…

Had an insane time in Chicago this weekend 🏅 Thank you #ALAAC23 vibes were astronomical

Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus performs at ALA President Emily Drabinski’s inaugural luncheon at #alaac23

#ALAAC23 Monday! Will also be there on Sunday for a signing and another panel.

aaand that’s all for me at #ALAAC23 !! I can’t believe it, but I COMPLETELY ran out of IF I HAVE TO BE HAUNTED bookmarks!!! thank you to my friends who helped give them out, and everyone who I chatted with & told me they were excited for my book!! what a fantastic first ALA 🥹♥️🦋

giving out more IF I HAVE TO BE HAUNTED bookmarks today at #ALAAC23 !! here is my outfit 🥰♥️

Just a whole bunch of librarians defending our right to read and also to spread highly contagious often debilitating viruses. Keep fighting the good fight my friends! #Newbery #ALAAC23

I had such a wonderful time at my first ALA conference!!!! 📚✨ I loved meeting folks and I absolutely can confirm that librarians are some of the dopest people this 🌎 has to offer! ✨ Such a wonderful experience and I’m so grateful I got to be there!!!!! 📚❤️✨ #ALAAC23

One of my dreams came true today. I took my advanced copy of WITCH & WOMBAT to the Random House Children's Books booth at #ALAAC23 ❤️❤️ I can’t wait for it to hit shelves on 7/4/23! #ALAAC2023 #kidlit #kidlit art #picturebooks #witchandwombat #halloween #halloween book

“Whenever I see darkness, I always look extra hard for the helpers …. A small light can do anything.” Amanda Gorman to a room full of helpers at #ALAAC23

Pura Belpré Award familia! #ALAAC23

Thank you to everyone from my morning horror panel who made it to my signing! And to everyone who thought DAMNED IF YOU DO looked cool and stopped by! I’m overwhelmed (in the best way) for how much love DIYD is getting 🥰
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Hey #ALAAC23 , find me for some SF Public Library swag!

Thanks #ALAAC23 for the wonderful time. I had fun hunting down books I illustrated on display, and saying hi to all the librarians & publishing folks!

Interview with Ryan Estrada rarely uses this once-useful website during #ALAAC23 in the artist alley. #LibComix