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Dawn Prochovnic

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Dandelion Lover, Potty Humorist, and Award-Winning Author: Lucy's Blooms, Where Does a Cowgirl/Pirate Go Potty? ASL, Literacy, & Library Enthusiast. 2023 Walt Morey Award recipient. www.dawnprochovnic.com (She/Her)

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Nov 16

I've been quiet out here for months due to some family caregiving needs, but I'm gradually dipping my toes back into the pool. Yesterday I signed books for organizations and individuals who bring kindness, goodness, and joy into the world through the work that they do.

A photo of the cover and an inscribed title page of the picture book Lucy's Blooms, which shows Lucy looking at a meadow of blooms and Gram standing in front of her house and a big, oak tree.

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · 13h

We have a library levy on the ballot in Wa County, OR this season (maybe you have one in your area, too?) Today I blogged about why I'm voting an Enthusiastic YES on this levy, and why I hope you will join me. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/10/why-...

Why I'm Voting an Enthusiastic YES on Our Local Library Levy -- Even Though (Especially Because) Community Members are Facing Financial Challenges

Our local area has a library levy on the current ballot. Here's why I'm voting YES in support of the levy.

www.dawnprochovnic.com

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · 17d

This post is the latest addition to "The Writing Life" series, where I share my experiences as a #kidlit author along the path to publication.

MISSING MAMA: by Dawn Babb Prochovnic, illustrated by Adèle Dafflon, scheduled for publication by @familiusbooks.bsky.social in 2026.

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · 17d

A quick little update about my next book (now entitled MISSING MAMA) is up on the blog today:

www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/10/the-...

The Revised Book Title Part of the Writing Life

First things first, the book I have most recently referred to as MAMA'S HOME! will heretofore be entitled....drumroll please ....

www.dawnprochovnic.com

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 25d

#LetFreedomReadDay is in ONE WEEK! On 10/11, take at least ONE action to help defend books from censorship and speak up for those who make them available. Find resources/tools + actions you can take in just 5 mins: uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans

On a grayscale background of a stack of books are the Banned Books Week Coalition, Unite Against Book Bans, and Let Freedom Read Day logos. Text reads: October 11, 2025. Banned Books Week. Oct. 5 - 11, 2025. UniteAgainstBookBans.org/let-freedom-read-day

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · 25d

For Oregon folks who have 2025 books: Holiday Cheer is one of my fav annual events to participate in (as an author, and as a shopper). Reg deadline is 10/6. (I don't have a 2025 release, but look forward to participating next year with my next book, due out in 2026!)

www.ohs.org/events/holid...

Holiday Cheer

For over 50 years, the Oregon Historical Society has celebrated the literary talents of Oregonians at this annual holiday book sale and signing. Meet your favorite author and take home a personally si...

www.ohs.org

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Julie Romeis Sanders @juliebookagent.bsky.social · Aug 12

Get your manuscripts ready! Julie is opening for queries and excited to unlock the treasures you have in store. Please see our website and visit Julie's manuscript wish list for more details! @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Aug 6

(For context, this is a book I started working on while watching my youngest child play at the local children's museum ... said child graduated from COLLEGE last year ; )

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Aug 6

For those who need encouragement to "keep on keepin' on," check out the post I wrote for "The Writing Life" series on my blog today, where I share the path to publication for my next book, MAMA'S HOME!, illust by Adèle Dafflon, and scheduled for publication with Familius next year. (Link in bio)

Sculpture of Child and Adult with Book in Bronze entitled Secret Garden by Mark Lundeen

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · Jul 1

I got permission to share this, and I'm extremely grateful for that.

The Onion got this letter from one of our subscribers in Alaska. She works with dementia patients and decided to leave a copy in the car for each one.

This email made my year. Read it and you'll see what I mean. People are good.

I work as an elder and hospice caregiver, which I am oddly passionate about. I can love on them shamelessly and no one complains about my codependence. It's a win-win situation.

Many of my caregiving colleagues complain about the repetitive questions and, sometimes reactions, of the elderly, especially when those patients happen to read the newspaper, especially with the current downward spiral of our country — as if these people haven't lived through enough horror...

I love my dementia peeps, but sometimes wonder if there's a Guinness Book World Record for how many times an hour a dementia patient can repeat the same question — it's got to be in the hundreds. At least with small children, they ask different questions. Dementia patients will get stuck on one short question and ask it until you can interrupt their train(carousel) of thought and successfully redirect their attention. That carousel is pretty manic sometimes.

A couple days ago, I picked up my mail from the post office and drove over to the nursing home to take (let's call her "Miss Daisy") Miss Daisy out for a drive. Before we took off on our road trip, to the end of The Road and back, in our landlocked little town (Juneau, Alaska), I set my copy of The Onion down in front of her.

Over our two-hour excursion, tiny Miss Daisy read that front page at least a dozen times and each time she would snicker, giggle, and guffaw, then put it down on the dash board and, a minute later, discover it anew. I think it was the best afternoon of my life. We don't often hear them laugh and when they do, it's the sweetest thing you've ever heard.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you, for the really important work all of you do. You make the world a better place.

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Jun 30

Local indie bookstore Wallace Books will have copies of LUCY'S BLOOMS on hand for purchase.

See you soon!

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Jun 30

Portland: Join me TOMORROW at Sellwood Community House ("The Shack" at Sellwood Park) for a special storytime. We'll sing songs, learn some vocabulary words in American Sign Language, make rain, read LUCY'S BLOOMS, & plant our own blooms!

11:30 AM Tuesday, July 1, 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, OR.

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Anjanette Barr @bookbarrista.bsky.social · May 29

Up-to-date #MSWL is live! www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an... Query me between 6/1 and 7/15/25! #amagenting @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social

Anjanette Barr – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

www.manuscriptwishlist.com

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Jun 6

For more info on the tour, visit www.raleighparkgardentour.com. Book ordering information will be available at the tour, or you can reach out to me directly via the QR code in the image or by phone/text (DM for number).

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Jun 6

Portland area friends and neighbors: It's Rose Festival season and the Raleigh Park Garden Tour is happening TOMORROW (Saturday, June 7). In support of the garden tour, a portion of proceeds from all books purchased directly from me today through Sunday (June 6-8) will benefit the garden tour.

Raleigh Park Garden Tour

Raleigh Park Garden Tour, a bi-annual tradition, offering an inside look at some of Portland, OR's beloved private gardens. Benefitting Raleigh Park Elementary School Garden and Raleigh Park Neighb...

www.raleighparkgardentour.com

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · May 15

A behind-the-scenes look at DIY Author Visits up on the blog today. (Link in Bio).

A black cat with green eyes sitting in a box next to a bag of picture books.

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Apr 1

I then took a couple of brief moments to write a letter demanding AI companies remove my works from their training data using the VERY straight forward template provided by the @authorsguild.bsky.social (actionnetwork.org/letters/auth... ). I hope others will do the same.

Tell AI Companies They Do Not Have the Right to Use Your Work

I just sent a letter telling AI companies they do not not have the right to use my work. Use the Authors Guild's letter template to send your own.

actionnetwork.org

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Apr 1

I've just confirmed that two of my books have been used, without permission, to train AI. I learned of this via the helpful search tool recently published by @theatlantic.com (www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...)

Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI

Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.

www.theatlantic.com

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Mar 20

Looking for a cheerful way to welcome spring?

Read LUCY'S BLOOMS! Available at your local library, or by request at your local Indie Bookstore!

Also, drop by my YouTube channel (@ dprochovnic), to see me reading LUCY’S BLOOMS (written by me & illust by Alice Brereton) and hear the companion song.

A meadow with vibrant clovers and the book cover of LUCY'S BLOOMS by Dawn Babb Prochovnic and Alice Brereton.

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Mar 12

The book designs alone are worth a look! (Link in bio)

Thank you, Kathy, for taking the time to share your book event experience and tips with us!

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Mar 12

Kathy's latest book, NITA'S FOOD SIGNS is PERFECT for folks who are signing with babies and young children, and her books SHE SPOKE and SHE SPOKE, TOO are fantastic resources for Women's History Month.

www.dawnprochovnic.com/2025/03/have...

@familiusbooks.bsky.social

Have Swag Will Travel: Planning Library Visits, Webinars, and Other Outreach, by Kathy MacMillan

I am delighted to bring you today's interview with author Kathy MacMillan. Kathy's latest book, NITA'S FOOD SIGNS, came out Feb 4, 2025.

www.dawnprochovnic.com

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Mar 12

I'm so happy to share another informative and inspiring interview in my Have Swag Will Travel series on the blog, where author, Kathy MacMillan, shares her experience and tips for planning library visits, webinars, and other outreach.

@familiusbooks.bsky.social

Author Kathy MacMillan pictured next to covers from two of her books, She Spoke Too and Nita's First Signs, and alongside a photo of author Dawn Babb Prochovnic, who has interviewed Kathy on her blog www.dawnprochovnic.com .

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Mar 5

Congrats, @jpuglow.bsky.social on your debut nonfiction picture book, STUCK! THE STORY OF LA BREA TAR PITS (illus by Valerya Milovanova, pub'd by @bushelandapeck.bsky.social). Learn more about Joyce's path to publication in a new Birth Stories for Books interview, up on the blog today. Link in bio.

Photo of author Joyce Uglow holding a mug and smiling and an image of her debut nonfiction picture book STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits, with information about author Dawn Prochovnic's blog that has a new interview with Joyce.

Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Mar 5

What a FUN title!

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Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · Mar 4

What's happening in two weeks?

My & @jaredchapman.bsky.social's boisterous book, MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS drops!

So let's do a giveaway!

Follow, Repost, Comment by Fri 3/7 to enter to win a signed book and some goodies! (3 avail)

#kidlit #fungifriends

www.simonandschuster.com/books/Monty-...

an image of 3 copies of Monty and the Mushrooms picture book near a Junior Library Guild seal, on the forest floor near a smiling polymer clay mushroom.

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · Mar 4

Nope! (I will read about it afterwards, but I will not watch it live.)

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