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Melissa Taylor
@imaginationsoup.bsky.social
Writer, marketing professional, fmr teacher & teacher trainer, author. M.Ed. TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (4/2026), https://melissataylor.net https://imaginationsoup.net
Thank you for the shout out, Roxanne!
January 21, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Thanks for the shout out!
January 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Reposted by Melissa Taylor
Happy book birthday to @bonniekelso.bsky.social and Carmela LaVigna Coyle!!! 🥳 ANYONE ELSE AWAKE? is a beautiful lyrical #picturebook about songbirds that describes the unique voices of eleven common species. Look for it at your bookstore or library! #kidlit
January 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Just walking a horse…❤️
January 2, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Can’t wait for this @kellyyang.bsky.social and Kate!
The new, weekly podcast, StoryKind, starts Jan. 19, with "tips for writing, answer questions they receive from young readers, celebrate the hard work of teachers and librarians in literacy spaces and spread the magic of real, human storytelling." (People)
Authors Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang Announce New Podcast 'StoryKind' (Exclusive)
The award-winning children's book authors have launched a podcast to "spark the joy and connectivity of storytelling in kids," according to a press release. StoryKind will launch Jan. 19 and feature n...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:24 PM
This will be amazing!
January 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It was a good year for books!
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Karen and I discuss amazing middle grade books of 2025 on Book Huddle with ReadGab. #kidlit podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6...
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January 1, 2026 at 3:21 PM
It’s a good day when I can get on a horse! 💕🐴
December 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Always happy to teach writing workshop! Thanks @denverwrites.bsky.social ! 🧡
December 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Thanks for sharing, Kate! Talked to a kiddo yesterday who is resting it and loving it!!
December 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
YAYYYYY!!!!
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Loved my first signing (of prints) for my upcoming book TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (4/21/26) with @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social yesterday at #ncte!
November 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
My friends that write the Uplift AANHPI Kidlit Newsletter are offering a cool giveaway for subscribers ! upliftkidlit.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Thanks, Deb. I bet kids love it!
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
That sounds fun! Did you make yours, or is it something you can purchase?
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
So great, right? :)
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
If you're a horse person and love the power of horses to change lives, you'll want to follow @therightstep.bsky.social !
Did you know that reading to any animal, including a horse, builds confidence and develops literacy skills? Adaptive riding organizations, such as The Right Step, provide a safe space for children to build trust with a horse, develop speech, and practice storytelling. #adaptiveriding
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Creative, interactive book event ideas from kidlit authors: Alexandra Diaz, Stan Yan, Mary Boone, Annette Whipple, Carmela LaVigne Coyle, & Ann Suk Wang! @annsukwang.bsky.social @alexandradiazauthor.com @annettewhipple.bsky.social
melissataylortips.substack.com/p/how-to-att... #kidlit
How to Attract Attention at Your Next Children's Book Event
Six authors share their creative, interactive ideas!
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November 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This panel is next level! *I will be at the Red Comet Press booth #810 Saturday at 11am.
This is one of those panels where I wish I could be in the audience. Such great authors!
Join us at #ncte25 for WHAT IF It’s Not Boring? Dreaming Up Innovative Text Structures to Inspire Young Writers code 2: F.50
**Note my signing is before the panel. 10am Scholastic Booth #200**

#kidlit
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Don't miss these 10 new books & how to use books you don't really like with readers. imaginationsoup.substack.com/p/best-new-b... #kidlit
Best New Books & How to Use Books You Don't Like
Because sometimes your readers wants to read a book that isn't your favorite,,,
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November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Thank you to those who serve or have served our country! Here are military-themed children’s books to share with the kids in your life. imaginationsoup.net/military-the... #kidlit
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Months and over 100 hours of volunteering led to me finally passing my horse leader test at The Right Step, an adaptive riding barn. Now I can lead a horse with a client on its back! It’s so satisfying to go from being a total beginner to competent. 🥰🎉
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
THANKS, Kari!! :)
November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM