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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · 4d

I LOVE hearing that copies of The Mouse Buffet have been checked out of your library for the past two months!! Thanks for sharing this tidibt, Lori! 🥰
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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · 5d

So pleased to share the news...

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 7d

Coming soon: new projects from @supriyakelkar.bsky.social @dellarossferreri.bsky.social @negapeta.bsky.social @anjalijoshi.bsky.social + more buff.ly/cHFLuDT

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thank you again for the MOUSE BUFFET book love! These goofy mice finally get to sneak around in the real world!
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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Aug 4

Happy book birthday to these rambunctious mice and the sleepy (but-not-for-long) cat! Hooray for THE MOUSE BUFFET! #sleepingbearpress #kindergarten #preschool #Christmas #TimBowers #rhyming #kidlit

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Jul 27

I'm really pleased with PUBLISHERS WEEKLY's review of my upcoming rhyming picture book, THE MOUSE BUFFET. I hope you'll check it out! #SleepingBearPress #TimBowers #kidlit #preschool #kindergarten #firstgrade #librarian #elementaryteachers #Christmasgifts

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Jul 20

Can't wait to read this one!

Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social · Jul 14

My author copies of THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES have arrived! Gorgeously illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social, this #nonfiction #picturebook from Sleeping Bear Press is a book of my heart. Learn about rescue dog Mack and his owner Cybil as they save honey bees from disease.🐕🐝♥️
#kidlit #edusky

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Jul 20

Congratulations to my Sleeping Bear Author 'sister' !!

Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 9

MY NAME IS AI LIN received a starred review from School Library Journal! "VERDICT: This charming book about a girl navigating new situations belongs in every collection." I'm thrilled! @slj.com @seymouragency.bsky.social #mynameisailin

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Jul 11

It's Christmas in July! I'm ho ho so happy to see SLJ's favorable review of THE MOUSE BUFFET: A CHRISTMAS TREAT! Those adventurous mice scamper onto bookshelves on August 1, 2025 with Sleeping Bear Press.
#kidlit #librarians #firstgrade #kindergarten #preschool #holidaygift #picturebook #timbowers

School Library Journal @slj.com · Jul 8

The concept of Christmas in July is said to have started in the 1930s at a summer camp, where Christmas-themed activies took place. Today, the midyear event is celebrated by stores, in movies, and more.

These eight forthcoming board books and picture books will be available next month.

8 Merry Picture and Board Books to Celebrate Christmas in July

These eight forthcoming board books and picture books will be available long before December. Turn on some Christmas tunes, grab a Santa hat, and peruse these holly, jolly offerings.

www.slj.com

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Jul 11

Congratulations to my fellow Sleeping Bear Press author!!

Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jul 9

MY NAME IS AI LIN received a starred review from School Library Journal! "VERDICT: This charming book about a girl navigating new situations belongs in every collection." I'm thrilled! @slj.com @seymouragency.bsky.social #mynameisailin

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Apr 15

Congratulations!!

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Mar 31

Thanks for posting, Nancy! 🥰
(Funny story - this Saturday was the Poughkeepsie Children's Book Festival and a young couple with a little one told me how much they loved my books...except they felt THIS one should be renamed: HUGGLE WUGGLE, BEDTIME STRUGGLE. 🤣

Nancy Hudgins @nancyhudgins.com · Mar 30

If you’re looking for a fun bedtime #boardbook,
try HUGGLE, WUGGLE, BEDTIME SNUGGLE, by @dellarossferreri.bsky.social, illus. by Mette Engell, in which Dad, finally, gets a toddler into bed.

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thank you, so much, Aneta, for sharing The Mouse Buffet!! 🐭🥳

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Mar 18

It's cover reveal time for THE MOUSE BUFFET: A CHRISTMAS TREAT! I'm so happy about Tim Bower's fun illustrations!

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Mar 4

Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10 am - 3 pm is the Poughkeepsi Public Library Children's Book Festival. Over 100 authors and illustrators. $15 book voucher for kids 17 and under! Come say hi! Dutchess Community College, Falcon Hall poklib.org/bookfestival/

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jan 24

If you have a #KidLitbook launching Jan.27-Feb.2nd, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find more info. Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to be launching books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky

Promo for children's books launching the week of Jan. 27-Feb 2nd, 2025, with instructions to reply with book info. Background illustration shows books joyously exploding into the air, with a blue heart in the corner with the week dates. Art is by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

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Mike Jung @mikejungwroteabook.bsky.social · Jan 21

It's begun, and now we summon our courage and our strength. We continue to build community, maintain communication, respond to calls for aid, and love each other without inhibition. The darkness is here, but we can, must, and will shine a light for each other.

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · Jan 20

The Kidlit for Los Angeles auction starts TODAY—all in relief of fire efforts. ❤️‍🩹 I'm offering a 50 page MG ms critique + up to a one-hour AMA ("Ask Me Anything") call. Over 300 incredible items to bid on in support of my heart home. ❤️ www.32auctions.com/organization...

MG Critique and Call with Author Mae Respicio

Auction item 'MG Critique and Call with Author Mae Respicio' hosted online at 32auctions.

www.32auctions.com

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · Jan 16

We are a group of #kidlit creators heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We aim to raise desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 26th.

Stay tuned for more details!
Follow IG: @kidlitforlosangeles

Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typewritten words: Kidlit Auction Jan 20th - Jan 26th Raising funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief.

Graphic with these words "About Kidlit For Los Angeles - We are a group of kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles. Some of us are proud Angelenos, with friends and family members who have suffered crushing losses. We are looking to help raise desperately needed funds for wildfire relief efforts in the many communities that have been impacted."

Graphic that reads: "How will the auction work?
Donations will be listed on our auction page (link coming soon!)

Winners will show proof of donation to one of the auction’s four charities as payment for their item(s). These receipts will be reviewed, and winners will be connected with donors after verification.

The auction will go live on January 20th (9am Pacific Standard Time) and run through January 26th (9pm PST)."

Graphic that reads: "How Can I Help? Follow us here on @kidlitforlosangeles. We will be sharing some sneek peeks of our amazing auction items so please follow along!

Spread the word! Share to your Instagram stories, on your social media pages, and in any groups you are in (both kidlit-related and not!)

Mark your calendars! The auction will go live on January 20th (9am Pacific Standard Time) and run through January 26th (9pm PST).

Thank you in advance for your support!"

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Jan 17

Thank you for your positivity, Alison.

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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · Jan 15

👋Raise your hand if you already knew that ALL Lee & Low titles have their own free, downloadable teacher's guide that's created by our expert in-house literacy team!

✨Want to learn more? Reach out to our literacy team at [email protected]!

Background is a collage of various Lee & Low titles. In the center, set against a navy rectangle, is text that reads, “DID YOU KNOW? ALL Lee & Low titles have their own FREE, downloadable TEACHER’S GUIDE!” At the bottom is, “All cover art copyright © 2025 Lee & Low Books.”

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Jan 11

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Jan 12

It's always a nice time to snuggle up and read with your little one. My board book, HUGGLE WUGGLE, BEDTIME SNUGGLE, is a personal favorite and reminds me of such sweet times reading and playing with my own kids.

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Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social · Jan 4

Fun contest for I’M BORED!
#contest #kidlit

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jan 3

Book Giveaway! 📚🎉 Help me test out @laiew.bsky.social's RaffleBlue tool & you may win a paperback copy of I'M BORED by @michaelianblack.bsky.social and me.

TO ENTER: pls Like and re-post. US/Canada only. Winner picked Mon. Hoping to use RaffleBlue as my go-to Bluesky giveaway tool. #BookGiveaway

A playful book cover featuring the title "I'M BORED" in bold blue letters against a light blue background. An illustration of a young girl with pigtails, wearing a striped shirt, leans against the word "BORED" with a disinterested expression. The Junior Library Guild Selection gold seal is displayed in the lower-right corner, highlighting the book's recognition.

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Cybils Awards @cybilsawards.bsky.social · Jan 1

Introducing ... The 2024 CYBILS Awards Finalists 📯

Congratulations and #HappyNewYear
Our parade of books by category will begin on @bluesky.app shortly.

www.cybils.com/2025/... ‎

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