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Ronna Mandel

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#kidlit #neurodivergentsupporter #12x12PBChallenge, fmr European expat, ❤️ cats, poodles, purple + chocolate, SCBWI-LA Mingle coord. PB debut fall ‘26. Rep’d by Marisa Cleveland. goodreadswithronna.com + RonnaMandel.com @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 8h

Do people really not have more pressing things to do in this Bizzaro world?

Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 8h

This is not America. :( Shameful.

Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 8h

I was very distracted this week but did manage to read a bunch of comp titles for a WIP so that’s something! #kidlit

Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 3d

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY!🎉🎂📚🎈

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 3d

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @amandadavisart.bsky.social!🎉

📚 SOMETIMES STORMY: A STORY ABOUT FINDING CALM AND STAYING SAFE WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE DRINKS TOO MUCH, published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social, is here! 📖✨

Find it here: buff.ly/9DqKW0y

#kidlit #12x12PB

Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for reviewing and sharing!!

Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 3d

Same!! I just heard her speak at PB Summit and loved what she had to say.

Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 3d

Body Beautiful, Susan Verde’s lyrical #picturebook w/lovely art by @stephlittlebird.bsky.social models body positivity, showing kids that our bodies are unique .+ our own to love, no matter the size, shape, color, or ability. @rondaeinbinder.bsky.social reviews.
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Body Beautiful by Susan Verde and Steph Littlebird

Body Beautiful models body positivity, showing kids that our bodies are unique + our own to love, no matter the size, shape, color, or ability.

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 5d

So thankful for blue states.

Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 5d

I hear ya! We just finished a small clear out for termite fumigation. Expiration dates we found in our cabinets and drawers went back to 2012.

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 6d

I’m so sorry for your loss. :(

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 9d

Congrats, Jodie! 🎉🙌

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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 10d

Still time to enter!

11 Picture Books on the Natural World & 5 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!

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#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #naturalworld

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 10d

We had it here in L.A. too. Excellent!

Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 10d

Ha! 😆

Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 10d

I need to go back and revisit! The thrill of a good spy story had never left me! #kidlitchat

Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 10d

Good memory!!

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 10d

Do you like my hat? 🤣

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 10d

I loved Caps for Sale, Fortunately …, Caddie Woodlawn, Family Sabbatical. And of course, Harriet the Spy #kidlitchat

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 13d

a man with a mustache is wearing a white shirt and a blue sweater .

ALT: a man with a mustache is wearing a white shirt and a blue sweater .

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 13d

Is your kitty into suitcases? Jay sure is! #caturday #catsofbluesky

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 16d

This cracks me up! Happy #punctuationday, especially to those of you who, like me, cannot understand how people continue to incorrectly use its and it’s! 🤣

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 16d

Every year on #PunctuationDay, I realize once again how many comics I've created about punctuation (but also how many more I need!). 😁

Cartoon of people sitting in a circle at a meeting. One says, “…and then she called me a drama queen! Can you believe it!” with text dialog followed by lots of exclamation marks. Another responds, “How insensitive!” again with lots of exclamation marks. Among other remarks is also “I’ve tried using semicolons instead, but it just isn’t the same!” (Again, with a shower of exclamation marks). A sign nearby reads, “Punctuation Misuse Support Center – Exclamation Mark Group!! Wednesdays 7–8 pm.” Artwork by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 17d

OMG, with so much going on in my own life, I’m afraid I have totally zoned out on your new book and cover reveal! Apologies and huge congrats. The cover is stunning! 🎉

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 17d

This ball of fluff turns 14 today. Last week he was diagnosed with heart failure on top of his pancreatitis. We are treasuring every cuddly day we have with him. #catsofbluesky

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 18d

A #kidlitcheckin would be a helpful hashtag!

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Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · 18d

HEY! Two of my client's books are on this list of the Best Picture Books of the century! 😍 Yay for VAMOS, LET'S GO TO THE MARKET by @raulthethird.bsky.social and LITTLE WITCH HAZEL by @phoebewahl.bsky.social ! 😍😍😍

Thanks, @slate.com !

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The 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Century

There’s been a revolution in children’s storytelling—and it’s not just that the stories are more diverse.

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