Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her)
@patzmiller.bsky.social
Picture book author. Reader. Bookstore and library lover. All about my kids and cats. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette. #Kidlit website: www.patzietlowmiller.com
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I've joined Blue Sky. I'm a children's book author. Most people know me for these two books. But I've written more than 20. The full list is here: www.patzietlowmiller.com/my-books
Thanks to author @mnewsome.bsky.social and his son, Tavin, who put ONE CAN BE, my book about @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social boxes, in an Illinois LFL.
ONE CAN BE has been added to LFLs in 26 states. 24 to go! 1/4
#onecanbe #50states #illinois #booksky #megakidlit #skybrarian
ONE CAN BE has been added to LFLs in 26 states. 24 to go! 1/4
#onecanbe #50states #illinois #booksky #megakidlit #skybrarian
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Thanks to author @mnewsome.bsky.social and his son, Tavin, who put ONE CAN BE, my book about @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social boxes, in an Illinois LFL.
ONE CAN BE has been added to LFLs in 26 states. 24 to go! 1/4
#onecanbe #50states #illinois #booksky #megakidlit #skybrarian
ONE CAN BE has been added to LFLs in 26 states. 24 to go! 1/4
#onecanbe #50states #illinois #booksky #megakidlit #skybrarian
If you want to add a story to your Thanksgiving celebration, here are five books fit for a feast. I talk more about them in this blog post: picturebookbuilders.com/2025/11/five...
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #booksky #readaloud #megakidlit
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #booksky #readaloud #megakidlit
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
If you want to add a story to your Thanksgiving celebration, here are five books fit for a feast. I talk more about them in this blog post: picturebookbuilders.com/2025/11/five...
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #booksky #readaloud #megakidlit
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #booksky #readaloud #megakidlit
When I asked @joknowles.bsky.social to put ONE CAN BE in a Vermont @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
to get a copy in a LFL in each state, she said, “Hell, yeah! I’d love to do this! Yay!”
Go, Jo!
This our 25th state. We’re halfway done. Go, us!
#onecanbe #50states #vermont #littlefreelibrary
to get a copy in a LFL in each state, she said, “Hell, yeah! I’d love to do this! Yay!”
Go, Jo!
This our 25th state. We’re halfway done. Go, us!
#onecanbe #50states #vermont #littlefreelibrary
November 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
When I asked @joknowles.bsky.social to put ONE CAN BE in a Vermont @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
to get a copy in a LFL in each state, she said, “Hell, yeah! I’d love to do this! Yay!”
Go, Jo!
This our 25th state. We’re halfway done. Go, us!
#onecanbe #50states #vermont #littlefreelibrary
to get a copy in a LFL in each state, she said, “Hell, yeah! I’d love to do this! Yay!”
Go, Jo!
This our 25th state. We’re halfway done. Go, us!
#onecanbe #50states #vermont #littlefreelibrary
‘Tis the season to organize the pantry and check all expiration dates before the adult children judgementally return to the nest. #holiday #thanksgiving #family
November 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
‘Tis the season to organize the pantry and check all expiration dates before the adult children judgementally return to the nest. #holiday #thanksgiving #family
Wow! Janet Fox not only added my book ONE CAN BE to a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social, she added it to a LFL she built in her Montana yard after I asked her about my book. That's dedication. 1/2
November 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Wow! Janet Fox not only added my book ONE CAN BE to a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social, she added it to a LFL she built in her Montana yard after I asked her about my book. That's dedication. 1/2
Reposted by Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her)
Honored to join @mattdelapena.bsky.social, @patzmiller.bsky.social, Jehan Madhani, & Valerie Bolling discussing how picture books shape young minds!
We explore tackling big themes, why storytelling matters, favorite childhood books, & what's next!
Read the full interview: bookstr.com/article/book...
We explore tackling big themes, why storytelling matters, favorite childhood books, & what's next!
Read the full interview: bookstr.com/article/book...
Books Make Bridges: How Outstanding Picture Books Grow Young Minds
Sit down with five picture book authors as they share their insights into creating books for young readers and how important it is to help shape their minds.
bookstr.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Honored to join @mattdelapena.bsky.social, @patzmiller.bsky.social, Jehan Madhani, & Valerie Bolling discussing how picture books shape young minds!
We explore tackling big themes, why storytelling matters, favorite childhood books, & what's next!
Read the full interview: bookstr.com/article/book...
We explore tackling big themes, why storytelling matters, favorite childhood books, & what's next!
Read the full interview: bookstr.com/article/book...
Madisonians: If you’ve wondered whether Susan Siman and Brady Mallory are as nice in real life as they seem on News 3 Now / Channel 3000, the answer is:
“Yes. Absolutely.”
Thanks to them for featuring ONE CAN BE, and me. #kidlit #megakidlit #madison
www.channel3000.com/video/one-ca...
“Yes. Absolutely.”
Thanks to them for featuring ONE CAN BE, and me. #kidlit #megakidlit #madison
www.channel3000.com/video/one-ca...
'One Can Be' by Pat Zietlow Miller
www.channel3000.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Madisonians: If you’ve wondered whether Susan Siman and Brady Mallory are as nice in real life as they seem on News 3 Now / Channel 3000, the answer is:
“Yes. Absolutely.”
Thanks to them for featuring ONE CAN BE, and me. #kidlit #megakidlit #madison
www.channel3000.com/video/one-ca...
“Yes. Absolutely.”
Thanks to them for featuring ONE CAN BE, and me. #kidlit #megakidlit #madison
www.channel3000.com/video/one-ca...
So. @jennbailey.bsky.social
is cool. She put my picture book, ONE CAN BE, in a Kansas @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
Jenn’s a baker, LEGO builder and author. See her dog, Oliver? Her Chiefs T-shirt? Cool.
ONE CAN BE is in 23 states. 27 left. #onecanbe #50states #Kansas #littlefreelibrary #kidlit
is cool. She put my picture book, ONE CAN BE, in a Kansas @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
Jenn’s a baker, LEGO builder and author. See her dog, Oliver? Her Chiefs T-shirt? Cool.
ONE CAN BE is in 23 states. 27 left. #onecanbe #50states #Kansas #littlefreelibrary #kidlit
November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
So. @jennbailey.bsky.social
is cool. She put my picture book, ONE CAN BE, in a Kansas @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
Jenn’s a baker, LEGO builder and author. See her dog, Oliver? Her Chiefs T-shirt? Cool.
ONE CAN BE is in 23 states. 27 left. #onecanbe #50states #Kansas #littlefreelibrary #kidlit
is cool. She put my picture book, ONE CAN BE, in a Kansas @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
Jenn’s a baker, LEGO builder and author. See her dog, Oliver? Her Chiefs T-shirt? Cool.
ONE CAN BE is in 23 states. 27 left. #onecanbe #50states #Kansas #littlefreelibrary #kidlit
My book -- ONE CAN BE -- is now at my local library. Thanks to the foundation board for ushering it into the building.
If you live elsewhere, your library may have the book. If not, they can order it for you or request it through interlibrary loan.
#library #skybrarian #booksky
#newbook
If you live elsewhere, your library may have the book. If not, they can order it for you or request it through interlibrary loan.
#library #skybrarian #booksky
#newbook
November 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
My book -- ONE CAN BE -- is now at my local library. Thanks to the foundation board for ushering it into the building.
If you live elsewhere, your library may have the book. If not, they can order it for you or request it through interlibrary loan.
#library #skybrarian #booksky
#newbook
If you live elsewhere, your library may have the book. If not, they can order it for you or request it through interlibrary loan.
#library #skybrarian #booksky
#newbook
Two Oklahoma authors added ONE CAN BE to @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social boxes.
Traci Sorell added the book on the Mvskoke Nation Reservation in Tulsa. She also added her own book, WE ARE GRATEFUL, and INDIAN NO MORE, which she wrote with Charlene Willing McManis.
#onecanbe #50states #oklahoma
Traci Sorell added the book on the Mvskoke Nation Reservation in Tulsa. She also added her own book, WE ARE GRATEFUL, and INDIAN NO MORE, which she wrote with Charlene Willing McManis.
#onecanbe #50states #oklahoma
November 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Two Oklahoma authors added ONE CAN BE to @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social boxes.
Traci Sorell added the book on the Mvskoke Nation Reservation in Tulsa. She also added her own book, WE ARE GRATEFUL, and INDIAN NO MORE, which she wrote with Charlene Willing McManis.
#onecanbe #50states #oklahoma
Traci Sorell added the book on the Mvskoke Nation Reservation in Tulsa. She also added her own book, WE ARE GRATEFUL, and INDIAN NO MORE, which she wrote with Charlene Willing McManis.
#onecanbe #50states #oklahoma
What’s a trip to the Twin Cities without stopping by Next Chapter Booksellers, Wild Rumpus and Red Balloon to sign ONE CAN BE and other titles?
Indie bookstores are the best!
#twincities #megakidlit #signedbooks #picturebooks #skybrarian #onecanbe
Indie bookstores are the best!
#twincities #megakidlit #signedbooks #picturebooks #skybrarian #onecanbe
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
What’s a trip to the Twin Cities without stopping by Next Chapter Booksellers, Wild Rumpus and Red Balloon to sign ONE CAN BE and other titles?
Indie bookstores are the best!
#twincities #megakidlit #signedbooks #picturebooks #skybrarian #onecanbe
Indie bookstores are the best!
#twincities #megakidlit #signedbooks #picturebooks #skybrarian #onecanbe
I was interviewed on Kare 11 TV today with editor Naomi Krueger from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social about our picture book, ONE CAN BE. #megakidlit #booksky #skybrarian
Here’s the clip.
tinyurl.com/nhe2nkcy
Here’s the clip.
tinyurl.com/nhe2nkcy
New kids' picture book: 'One Can Be'
Author Pat Zietlow Miller joined KARE 11 News at 4 to discuss the book.
www.kare11.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I was interviewed on Kare 11 TV today with editor Naomi Krueger from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social about our picture book, ONE CAN BE. #megakidlit #booksky #skybrarian
Here’s the clip.
tinyurl.com/nhe2nkcy
Here’s the clip.
tinyurl.com/nhe2nkcy
Fall in Wisconsin.
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Fall in Wisconsin.
Sometimes, being alone is where imagination begins. ONE CAN BE reminds readers it’s OK to be by themselves. Because even when they’re one, they’re part of something more. A comforting read for quiet dreamers who find magic in their own company. tinyurl.com/2fe7nks2
#booksky #skybrarian #megakidlit
#booksky #skybrarian #megakidlit
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Sometimes, being alone is where imagination begins. ONE CAN BE reminds readers it’s OK to be by themselves. Because even when they’re one, they’re part of something more. A comforting read for quiet dreamers who find magic in their own company. tinyurl.com/2fe7nks2
#booksky #skybrarian #megakidlit
#booksky #skybrarian #megakidlit
I’ve worked with Eliza Wheeler on three books - WHEREVER YOU GO, WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE and WHEN I’M WITH YOU. I’m thrilled she added my latest, ONE CAN BE, to a Twin Cities @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
ONE CAN BE has been added to 21 state LFLs. 29 to go! #onecanbe #50states #minnesota #megakidlit
ONE CAN BE has been added to 21 state LFLs. 29 to go! #onecanbe #50states #minnesota #megakidlit
November 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I’ve worked with Eliza Wheeler on three books - WHEREVER YOU GO, WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE and WHEN I’M WITH YOU. I’m thrilled she added my latest, ONE CAN BE, to a Twin Cities @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
ONE CAN BE has been added to 21 state LFLs. 29 to go! #onecanbe #50states #minnesota #megakidlit
ONE CAN BE has been added to 21 state LFLs. 29 to go! #onecanbe #50states #minnesota #megakidlit
Want your writing to be clear, concise and conversational? Here's a free, updated, 53-minute webinar of me sharing 10 tips to cut fluff from your copy.
If your work gets sleeker as a result, consider buying one of my books.
lnkd.in/gnu-kiJY
#copyediting #kidlit #editing #revision #megakidlit
If your work gets sleeker as a result, consider buying one of my books.
lnkd.in/gnu-kiJY
#copyediting #kidlit #editing #revision #megakidlit
November 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Want your writing to be clear, concise and conversational? Here's a free, updated, 53-minute webinar of me sharing 10 tips to cut fluff from your copy.
If your work gets sleeker as a result, consider buying one of my books.
lnkd.in/gnu-kiJY
#copyediting #kidlit #editing #revision #megakidlit
If your work gets sleeker as a result, consider buying one of my books.
lnkd.in/gnu-kiJY
#copyediting #kidlit #editing #revision #megakidlit
The one where my friend author/illustrator @lesliehelakoski.bsky.social puts ONE CAN BE, my book about @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
boxes, in a Louisiana LFL. Leslie grew up in Louisiana and now spends time there and in Michigan. 1/3
#onecanbe #50states #louisiana #megakidlit #booksky
boxes, in a Louisiana LFL. Leslie grew up in Louisiana and now spends time there and in Michigan. 1/3
#onecanbe #50states #louisiana #megakidlit #booksky
October 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The one where my friend author/illustrator @lesliehelakoski.bsky.social puts ONE CAN BE, my book about @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
boxes, in a Louisiana LFL. Leslie grew up in Louisiana and now spends time there and in Michigan. 1/3
#onecanbe #50states #louisiana #megakidlit #booksky
boxes, in a Louisiana LFL. Leslie grew up in Louisiana and now spends time there and in Michigan. 1/3
#onecanbe #50states #louisiana #megakidlit #booksky
October 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Welcome, @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social! Vicki is a Southern author living in New England. So she put a copy of ONE CAN BE, a book about @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social boxes, into a Massachusetts LFL. Vicki is one of many kidlit folks adding the book to LFLs. 19 states down, 31 to go! 1/2
October 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Welcome, @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social! Vicki is a Southern author living in New England. So she put a copy of ONE CAN BE, a book about @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social boxes, into a Massachusetts LFL. Vicki is one of many kidlit folks adding the book to LFLs. 19 states down, 31 to go! 1/2
And heeeeeere’s @mhoutswrites.bsky.social
putting ONE CAN BE, a book about a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social, into a LFL in Ohio.
Michelle’s one of many kid lit creators putting the book in a LFL in their state. Ohio is our 18th state with 32 left. 1/2
#onecanbe #50states #ohio #littlefreelibrary
putting ONE CAN BE, a book about a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social, into a LFL in Ohio.
Michelle’s one of many kid lit creators putting the book in a LFL in their state. Ohio is our 18th state with 32 left. 1/2
#onecanbe #50states #ohio #littlefreelibrary
October 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
And heeeeeere’s @mhoutswrites.bsky.social
putting ONE CAN BE, a book about a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social, into a LFL in Ohio.
Michelle’s one of many kid lit creators putting the book in a LFL in their state. Ohio is our 18th state with 32 left. 1/2
#onecanbe #50states #ohio #littlefreelibrary
putting ONE CAN BE, a book about a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social, into a LFL in Ohio.
Michelle’s one of many kid lit creators putting the book in a LFL in their state. Ohio is our 18th state with 32 left. 1/2
#onecanbe #50states #ohio #littlefreelibrary
Here are four bird books that are something to crow about.
Shout-out to @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social, @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social, Candace Fleming, @lizgardensalad.bsky.social, @scatterbee.bsky.social, Giselle Potter, Anne Hunter and Frann Preston-Gannon.
picturebookbuilders.com/2025/10/bird...
Shout-out to @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social, @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social, Candace Fleming, @lizgardensalad.bsky.social, @scatterbee.bsky.social, Giselle Potter, Anne Hunter and Frann Preston-Gannon.
picturebookbuilders.com/2025/10/bird...
October 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Here are four bird books that are something to crow about.
Shout-out to @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social, @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social, Candace Fleming, @lizgardensalad.bsky.social, @scatterbee.bsky.social, Giselle Potter, Anne Hunter and Frann Preston-Gannon.
picturebookbuilders.com/2025/10/bird...
Shout-out to @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social, @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social, Candace Fleming, @lizgardensalad.bsky.social, @scatterbee.bsky.social, Giselle Potter, Anne Hunter and Frann Preston-Gannon.
picturebookbuilders.com/2025/10/bird...
A book for introverted kids and the people who love them.
#introvert #quiet #SEL #parenting #booksky
#introvert #quiet #SEL #parenting #booksky
October 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
A book for introverted kids and the people who love them.
#introvert #quiet #SEL #parenting #booksky
#introvert #quiet #SEL #parenting #booksky
October 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
So happy to have met Sarah, Blair and Flame at @bluehousebooks.bsky.social.
(But please don’t tell my cats that Flame and I had a moment!) #kidlit #booksky #kenosha
(But please don’t tell my cats that Flame and I had a moment!) #kidlit #booksky #kenosha
Such a great event last night with @blairbraverman.bsky.social and @patzmiller.bsky.social - highly recommend Blair’s children picture book debut and all of Pat’s children picture books. Great themes to teach young ones. Such aspirational women. Happy to have met you both!
#booksky💙📚
#booksky💙📚
October 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
So happy to have met Sarah, Blair and Flame at @bluehousebooks.bsky.social.
(But please don’t tell my cats that Flame and I had a moment!) #kidlit #booksky #kenosha
(But please don’t tell my cats that Flame and I had a moment!) #kidlit #booksky #kenosha
Presenting @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social who placed ONE CAN BE in an Eastern Pennsylvania
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social. She’s one kidlit creator ensuring this book about LFLs is placed in at least one in each state. Pennsylvania is our 17th state. 33 to go. 1/2
#kidlit #onecanbe #pennsylvania
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social. She’s one kidlit creator ensuring this book about LFLs is placed in at least one in each state. Pennsylvania is our 17th state. 33 to go. 1/2
#kidlit #onecanbe #pennsylvania
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Presenting @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social who placed ONE CAN BE in an Eastern Pennsylvania
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social. She’s one kidlit creator ensuring this book about LFLs is placed in at least one in each state. Pennsylvania is our 17th state. 33 to go. 1/2
#kidlit #onecanbe #pennsylvania
@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social. She’s one kidlit creator ensuring this book about LFLs is placed in at least one in each state. Pennsylvania is our 17th state. 33 to go. 1/2
#kidlit #onecanbe #pennsylvania