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Patricia Brown
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Retired Bilingual ESL teacher. Writer. Poems in @TheDirigible & Bards anthologies. #Kidlit #PictureBooks #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords 2024 Winner. 📚
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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Dec 11
My name is Patricia and I'm a #kidlit writer, member of #12x12, and #SCBWI. I've finally joined Bluesky and I'm hoping to connect with other members of the #kidlit writing community here. 🥰 #kidlit #12x12 #picturebooks #amquerying
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This Thanksgiving season, my heart is filled with gratitude for many things! I want to thank the #kidlit friends I have made along the way, the authors I have interviewed, and will interview, on my blog; and those of you who continue to encourage me every day! 🥰
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Thanks for sharing this podcast. I like the tip of making a check list of your “bug-a-boos”! 😊🤣 @deborahhalverson.bsky.social @waywordwriters.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Look what came in the mail! I can hear the jazz flute solo playing for me! I LOVE this book, and am so glad it's in the world, and in my hands! Woo hoo! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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There’s so much great advice here! I like the analogy of trying on different outfits to see which one you like best. 😊#kidlitchat
kidlitchat.bsky.social kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · 8d
TOPIC: How do you come up with your story's structure? Are you a Save the Cat person? A hero's journey lover? Do you follow a natural rhythm, have another template or not even think about it? Discuss away! #kidlitchat
November 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS
WHO CHAMPION WRITERS:

Yolmarie Garcia - Glitter Reviews
Susanna Leonard Hill -Tuesday Debut
Vivian Kirkfield – 50 Precious Word
Gayle Krause - Gayle Krause Blog
Heather Macht -Seasons of KidLit
Mindy Alyse Weiss – PB Party
Ellen Leventhal - Blog
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November 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Butterfly Sea, by Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couët, is a charming story that uses lyrical language and soft, beautiful illustrations to remind us to slow down and enjoy the quiet surprises in life.🥰 🦋 #ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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I'll be attending the Picture Book Creator's Conference again this year! Last year was great, and I'm sure this year will be too! 😊#kidlit #picturebooks @chelseatornetto.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Congratulations Brian! I’m so happy that This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is in the world! The shenanigans have begun! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
briangehrlein.bsky.social BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 13d
What a week! 🥰
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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briangehrlein.bsky.social BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 15d
That’s a wrap! What a DAY! Congratulations, @jennharknee.bsky.social we got a great book! 🥰
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Congratulations! It's publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! I am honored to have been a part of the Advanced Reader Team for this fabulous book!🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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It’s official! This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is published! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Yay! I won a Rate Your Story Speed Pass with Lynne Marie! ReVision Week ROCKED! Thank you to all who made this possible! 🥰 @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Only 1 DAY until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! So get ready to go deep in the woods and enjoy the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Yes, TOMORROW! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook! @briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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ONLY 2 DAYS until This amazing book comes into the world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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November 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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A heartfelt representation of 1st and 2nd generation immigrant life. But when Tio Ricky falls ill, his nephew knows what to do and realizes the importance of his translation skills. @mariterebellas #picturebook
November 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Best time to order books from indie bookstores is NOW, before holiday rush. Doing so helps support indies, helps you get ahead of gift shopping, helps book creators like me. 🙏🏽💛

My most recent: I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Read-aloud, Teacher's Guide, more: debbieohi.com/book/i-want-...
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Collage of children’s book covers illustrated or written by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Titles include “I Want to Read All the Books,” “Where Are My Books?,” “Sam & Eva,” “I’m Bored,” “I’m Sad,” “I’m Worried,” “I’m Sorry,” “Naked!,” “What’s That Smell?,” “The Secret Ingredient,” “Ruby Rose: Off to School She Goes,” “Ruby Rose: Big Bravos!,” “Sea Monkey & Bob,” “Gurple and Preen,” and several Judy Blume reissues. At the bottom left, Debbie Ridpath Ohi is shown holding an open copy of “Where Are My Books?” with her name and website, DebbieOhi.com, below.
October 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Writers, check out this fun new holiday contest from #MightyKidlit! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #kidlit @ziemkemichele.bsky.social
Rules for the Mighty Kid Lit 100-word holiday contest
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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There are only 3 DAYS LEFT until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! You are going to LOVE the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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November 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Is anyone else planning on attending tomorrow? I'll be popping in and out, looking forward to it! 😊 #kidlit #SCBWI
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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It's less than a week away until This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world on November 11th! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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I have read almost all of these amazing books! I haven't read A LUA NAMORADEIRA and the book next to it, and will have to check them out. I'm a huge fan of Ana's and LOVE her multicultural books. They are truly filled with heart and humor! 🥰 @asiqueira.bsky.social
asiqueira.bsky.social Ana Siqueira @asiqueira.bsky.social · 22d
My shelf of my books. Which one have you read? #diverse #humor #heart. anafiction.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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I can "bearly" wait, there's less than one week until This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world. Both children and adults are going to LOVE this book! I know I do! 🥰🐻🦉#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
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November 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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So funny I can “bearly” stand it! 🤣 You don’t have to find this book in the woods, you can pre-order it! 🥰🐻🦉🪾#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
briangehrlein.bsky.social BrianGehrlein @briangehrlein.bsky.social · 22d
The lengths we go to find a good book… @jennharknee.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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There's still time to pre-order signed copies of This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book. There's only one week until this baby comes into the world! #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook 🥰🐻🦉 learningtreetoys.com/products/thi... @briangehrlein.bsky.social
Pre-Order: This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein
The Book of Rules: A Picture Book [Brian Gehrlein] [Illustrator Tom Knight] Children, Juvenile Literature.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM