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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 11h

🗓️ NEXT Sat, 10/18, I'll be at the Barnes & Noble in Wyomissing, PA as part of KSLA BVF's Annual Book Fair! 📚
I'm honored they asked me to help promote this great cause!
I'll be reading GILBERT & THE GHOST and doing a ghostly craft from 12:00 - 2:00. 👻
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #gilbertandtheghost

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 12h

THANK YOU to all who came to Story Time and Craft at @easttownlibrary.bsky.social tonight!
Next I'll be at Barnes & Noble (Devon) on Saturday, 10/11, at 11:00 AM!

Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 5d

👻Locals: Missed my book launch at Children's Book World? Can't make my Story Time & Craft at the Easttown Library on Wed?
I'll be at Barnes & Noble (Devon, PA) on Sat, 10/11 at 11 AM for story time and book signing!
stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
#authorevent @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 1d

@boonewrites.bsky.social

Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 1d

I'm on Mary Boone's blog today talking about my process and Gilbert and the Ghost. Check it out!

@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #gilbertandtheghost #kidlit #author #kidlit #writer #amwriting

www.boonewrites.com/post/six-que...

Six Questions with Heather Stigall

Heather Stigall uses her experience with children and her degrees in Child Development, Psychology-based Human Relations, and Social Work to create stories that speak to kids, including the picture bo...

www.boonewrites.com

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 2d

👻 WEDNESDAY NIGHT, 6 PM! 👻

Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 6d

Local to Berwyn, PA?
Join me next Wed, 10/8 at 6 PM for a STORY TIME & CRAFT night at @easttownlibrary.bsky.social
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Sign up here: ccls.libcal.com/event/15210785

#kidlit #gilbertandtheghost #localauthorevent #library @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 3d

📚👻Local Friends, I'll be in 2 spots this wk:
📕Easttown Library in Berwyn, PA
Wed, 10/8 at 6 PM

📘Barnes & Noble (Devon, PA)
Sat, 10/11 at 11 AM

I'd love to see you there! You might even see a ghost! 👻
#kidlit #gilbertandtheghost @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #picturebooks #authorevent #storytime

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 3d

📚👍Happy #WorldTeachersDay! 🏫📝 TY 4 all you do!
In '21 I reviewed this adorably hilarious #PB: THIS SCHOOL STINKS by @beckyscharn.bsky.social & Julia Patton
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
#kidlit #picturebooks #bookreview #WhatToRead #childrensbooks #school #firstdayofschool #teacher

REVIEW: HAPPY WORLD TEACHER’S DAY!

The first day of school is nerve-wracking—for children and teachers! Stuart shares all about how he deals with back-to-school jitters in:

www.heatherpiercestigall.com

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 4d

Great day at Collingswood Book Festival today! Thanks to the organizers, Inkwood Books for org book sales, & all the book lovers who came to take part today!

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 5d

TOMORROW!!!

Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 8d

📚Find me under the Big Tent at this Saturday's Collingswood Book Festival! 10-4
I'll be signing books in the Big Tent and doing a spooky story time reading of 👻 Gilbert & the Ghost near the Clock Tower at 1:20 pm
www.collingswoodbookfestival.com
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #gilbertandtheghost #PB

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 5d

You MUST check out @Brian Lies’ latest #PB CAT NAP! Today at Children’s Book World he read the book, shared stories about the story & a bit about his process, & showed us some original art.This book is INCREDIBLE!

#kidlit #picturebook #bookstoreevents #authorevent #booksforkids #authorillustrator

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 5d

👻Locals: Missed my book launch at Children's Book World? Can't make my Story Time & Craft at the Easttown Library on Wed?
I'll be at Barnes & Noble (Devon, PA) on Sat, 10/11 at 11 AM for story time and book signing!
stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
#authorevent @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 6d

I hope you enjoy it!

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 6d

Local to Berwyn, PA?
Join me next Wed, 10/8 at 6 PM for a STORY TIME & CRAFT night at @easttownlibrary.bsky.social
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Sign up here: ccls.libcal.com/event/15210785

#kidlit #gilbertandtheghost #localauthorevent #library @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 6d

🎊 GIVEAWAY ALERT!
🎃Today I'm featured on Seasons Of KidLit! 👻
Read here to find out more!
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

#kidlit #gilbertandtheghost @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #spookyseason #PictureBook #Giveaway #ghoststories #writerscommunity #kidlitcommunity #seasonsofkidlit

Trick or Treat with Heather Pierce Stigall!

Hi readers, writers, and ghastly ghosts, too! We're thrilled to celebrate another day of fall with a must-read for the season. Author Heather Pierce Stigall is here today to share her newly released b...

www.seasonsofkidlit.com

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 7d

Yay! I love celebrating member good news!

SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 8d

It's time for Member News! Check out our blog on the last day of each month to find out what our Eastern PA members are up to! @alisongreenmyers.bsky.social @eileenruvane.bsky.social @annelambelet.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/m...

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 8d

It's time for Member News! Check out our blog on the last day of each month to find out what our Eastern PA members are up to! @alisongreenmyers.bsky.social @eileenruvane.bsky.social @annelambelet.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/m...

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 7d

📚👍Celebrate early for Throwback Thurs, early for xmas, & on time for #AdoptAShelterDogMonth! 🐶
In '21 I posted this review about a xmas-themed dog adoption #PB: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: A FIRST FOR GUS by Sherry Roberts & Dylan Hale
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
#kidlit

REVIEW: IT’S ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH!

What does the night before Christmas have to do with Adopt a Shelter Dog Month? It means a new home for Gus:

www.heatherpiercestigall.com

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Book Launch Day to DUCKY by Author-Illustrator @berrietr.bsky.social !

Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · 7d

Today is launch day! Just Ducky: a friendship takes flight is a #picturebook about compassion, listening, and friendship. Thanks for the wonderful people at #cardinalrulepress! Find out more here:
tinyurl.com/3s65fv66
#BookRelease #BookLaunch #NewBook #kidlitart #kidlitlaunches #booksky #ducks

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 7d

Big congrats to you and Ducky!

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 8d

📚Find me under the Big Tent at this Saturday's Collingswood Book Festival! 10-4
I'll be signing books in the Big Tent and doing a spooky story time reading of 👻 Gilbert & the Ghost near the Clock Tower at 1:20 pm
www.collingswoodbookfestival.com
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #gilbertandtheghost #PB

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 8d

👻Hey ghost story fans! 📚 @Storytime with Summer did a read aloud of GILBERT & THE GHOST on her YouTube channel today. So fun! Check it out (and subscribe to her channel if you like #PB read aloud!):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eNa...
#kidlit #gilbertandtheghost #storytime @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

🍁 Gilbert and the Ghost 👻 | Feeling Invisible/Halloween Kids Read-Aloud | Storytime with Summer

YouTube video by Storytime with Summer

www.youtube.com

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 9d

📚🎃My Oct is PACKED w/book events! 👻
Looking forward to sharing Gilbert and the Ghost w/you & I’d love to see you at one of my fall upcoming events:
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/events--news...
#kidlit #BookEvents #gilbertandtheghost #PB #spookyseason #storytime #bookfair @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 10d

Happy to share book news and fun holidays like Alpaca Day!

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 10d

Love it! Happy to celebrate Alpaca Day with you!

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 10d

👻🧙‍♀️💀My fall newsletter is out! 🎃👻🍁
Inside: Where I've been, where I'll be, what I'm celebrating, how to invite me to your school, GIVEAWAYS & more!
Not on my mailing list?
mailchi.mp/9cfa18bfa1c3...
#kidlit #booksforkids #authornewsletter #SpookySeason #giveaway #gilbertandtheghost #authorvisit