Greg Beatty
@gregbeatty.bsky.social
I write short stories and children's picture books. (I have a blog about picture books: https://itsapicturebookworld.com/ )
I write, edit, and review educational materials.
I have more dog friends than human friends.
I like to bake.
Thanks for the prompt reply today. I'll send something more your way soon.
December 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Thanks for the prompt reply today. I'll send something more your way soon.
You're certainly welcome. (I might be interested in the workshop, depending on details.)
October 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
You're certainly welcome. (I might be interested in the workshop, depending on details.)
Just a quick note: a couple of the links in the Fine Print section did not work for me--both the past issues link and the link for the environmental writers' workshop led to 404 not found messages. Thanks!
October 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Just a quick note: a couple of the links in the Fine Print section did not work for me--both the past issues link and the link for the environmental writers' workshop led to 404 not found messages. Thanks!
I love Wodehouse, and if you haven't listened to them, I suggest some of the great audiobook versions of Wodehouse. They make the wit even sharper.
July 3, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I love Wodehouse, and if you haven't listened to them, I suggest some of the great audiobook versions of Wodehouse. They make the wit even sharper.
I think your estimates are low: far more people attended than that.
June 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I think your estimates are low: far more people attended than that.
Every time I learn more about him, the crazier he seems. Dear lord.
June 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Every time I learn more about him, the crazier he seems. Dear lord.
Yes, tell your son he is indeed a genius. And here's an offering for the bog dwellers among us: www.friendsofvolobog.org
Volo Bog State Natural Area | Friends of Volo Bog | Ingleside
Volo Bog State Natural Area is near the southern range of glacially formed bogs and has the distinction of being one of the southernmost open-water quaking bogs in North America. No visit is complete ...
www.friendsofvolobog.org
June 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Yes, tell your son he is indeed a genius. And here's an offering for the bog dwellers among us: www.friendsofvolobog.org
Thanks for letting me know.
May 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Thanks for letting me know.
Very cool. Congratulations. May I ask when you're open to submissions? (I've reviewed your MSWL, and have some picture books that seem to align with it.)
May 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Very cool. Congratulations. May I ask when you're open to submissions? (I've reviewed your MSWL, and have some picture books that seem to align with it.)
So, it's a certainty, then? I mean, he lives to defy the Constitution, so...
April 13, 2025 at 3:06 AM
So, it's a certainty, then? I mean, he lives to defy the Constitution, so...
May I ask for clarification? The ASH Literary site says, "Paula is currently closed to queries..." Is that accurate? Meaning, may I send a picture book query your way or not? Thanks.
April 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
May I ask for clarification? The ASH Literary site says, "Paula is currently closed to queries..." Is that accurate? Meaning, may I send a picture book query your way or not? Thanks.
Oh, the same company has a lecture series on the Negro Leagues. One of those lectures covers post-Emancipation ball, when the play was relatively integrated. (Not prejudice free, but with some mixed play.)
April 8, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Oh, the same company has a lecture series on the Negro Leagues. One of those lectures covers post-Emancipation ball, when the play was relatively integrated. (Not prejudice free, but with some mixed play.)
If your public library has Kanopy, there's a lecture series by the Great Courses company called Play Ball! It's on the history of baseball. One lecture is titled "Black Baseball Before the Negro Leagues."
April 8, 2025 at 5:08 AM
If your public library has Kanopy, there's a lecture series by the Great Courses company called Play Ball! It's on the history of baseball. One lecture is titled "Black Baseball Before the Negro Leagues."
And you're right, though: baseball is interwoven with civil rights. Douglass's son often played against Octavius Catto's team. (Oh, I don't know of any pictures of the ball teams, but here's a newspaper account:
portofharlem.net/snippets23/j... )
portofharlem.net/snippets23/j... )
The Frederick Douglass Family, Pioneers in Civil Rights and Baseball
the Douglass' family having been involved in the game as early as 1867 may be considered pioneers in America’s favorite pastime as well as civil rights.
portofharlem.net
April 8, 2025 at 5:05 AM
And you're right, though: baseball is interwoven with civil rights. Douglass's son often played against Octavius Catto's team. (Oh, I don't know of any pictures of the ball teams, but here's a newspaper account:
portofharlem.net/snippets23/j... )
portofharlem.net/snippets23/j... )