HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAKESPEARE William #Shakespeare was born 23rd April 1564, & died 23rd April 1616 "To be, or not to be: that is the question." 30 plays, including Romeo and Juliet, #Hamlet, #Othello, King Lear, #Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, & Antony & Cleopatra. #Plays
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"Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark," ~Kate DiCamillo
Master of captivating characters, immersive adventures, & deftly strumming all strings of the reader’s emotions.
Her stories weave hope, heartache, tenderness, & humor into every adventure.
Happy Birthday – 23 April 1895 – 18 February 1982
– Dame Edith Ngaio Marsh
She is best known for her 32 novels featuring British CID detective Roderick Alleyn. Haven't read these yet. My TBR is growing.📚
#CozyMystery#CozyMysteries#CID#RoderickAlleyn#RoderickAlleynMysteries
I add books to my TBR & there are always more than I can read. If a book is on my TBR 2 years, it’s removed. If I pass over it for 2 years, then it’s not the right book for me. It’s better to replace it with one I’ll read. How long is your TBR? How often do you cycle through it?
In concert with Lauren O’Hara’s fantastical illustrations, Sophie Dahl spins a tale of intergenerational friendship that shines like Madame Badobedah’s found sea glass: a colorful treasure.
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Coming Soon: MAGNOLIA WU UNFOLDS IT ALL by Chanel Miller
A fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents’ NYC laundromat.
On Sale 4/23 🚨
What a week for my #kidlit list! I've partnered with three more authors whose projects are full of so much heart. I'm still open to #pb submissions for now, but this may change in the next few weeks as I fill out my client list! #WritingCommmunity
Mooooo! 🐮 Hear from author @audreyperrott as she discusses how her son inspired Moo Hoo, illustrated by Ross Burach, and what kids can learn about feelings from this new picture book. bit.ly/3VYQuB2
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Yesterday’s trail marathon was SO HARD. Today’s one mile run was rough. Legs are in bad shape. Probably the hardest mile run I’ve run since middle school PE.
Welcome to my Post-It Note Planning Porch! This is where I outlined (I use the term loosely) EMMA MCKENNA, FULL OUT, the first book in our new multi-author series, THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS, illustrated by @katfcomix!
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The American Library Association's "Reader. Voter. Ready" campaign aims to increase library advocacy and civic engagement in advance of the November 5 elections.
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In concert with Lauren O’Hara’s fantastical illustrations, Sophie Dahl spins a tale of intergenerational friendship that shines like Madame Badobedah’s found sea glass: a colorful treasure.
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If you live in Houston or San Francisco, don’t miss your chance to meet author @LynneKelly and celebrate the release of her most recent release, THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRDS.
👋 We’ll see you there: bit.ly/Kelly-Events
I'm so happy for my critique partner and friend @kimwnolan for winning #50peciouswords! Her entry, PAPER PLANE, is stunningly beautiful! Congrats, Kim!!!
Congratulations to the winners! They are absolutely incredible.
I am honored to have received an honorable mention for HOW DO POTATOES GROW. Thank you for the opportunity! I had fun and am looking forward to the next one.
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And the Winners and Honorable Mentions are...
Congratulations to all who participated in #50PreciousWords - 672 fabulous stories - 60 amazing prizes - and 8 tired judges: viviankirkfield.com/2024/04/14/50p…