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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 14d

Awww! Yay! Thank you for sharing it!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you, Kate!

Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 21d

I’ve loved everything about writing this book, and it’s been out for a year today! I’m celebrating by offering reduced cost virtual visits. Message me with your email if you’d like more information! #schoolvisit #authorvisit #teachers #librarians @scholasticuk.bsky.social

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 23d

Yay! I’m looking forward to meeting you in the workshop!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 26d

Join me for Diving Into Picture Books next month!

The Highlights Foundation @highlightsfound.bsky.social · 26d

What kind of picture book are you writing?

With @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social concept, it’s easy to distinguish the difference between the two!

To learn all things picture books, join Nikki and special guest Esther in the 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀: 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 Online Workshop

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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Indigenous Books for Young Readers) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · Aug 29

Hey, teachers/school librarians! Check this out: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #schoollibrary #kidlit

WNDB Giveaway: BACK TO SCHOOL BONANZA

With this giveaway, WNDB is uplifting educators heading back to the classroom this fall. We are thrilled to give away more than TEN THOUSAND BOOKS to schools and organizations nationwide. Please not...

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Aug 24

Halloween is coming! Halloween Friends, illustrated by @deandrahodge.bsky.social is part of my Brown Baby Parade series. It’s just right for tiny trick-or-treaters! #halloween #boardbooks @randomhousekids.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/hall...

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Aug 23

Hi! Thank you for organizing this, Debbie. I’d love to be added to the list. 😊

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join me for Diving Into Picture Books, a four week, online workshop @highlightsfound.bsky.social! We’ll examine plot structure, characters, writing at the word level, and more. Registration is open now! www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/div...

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Jun 28

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777334...

Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography by Nikki Shannon Smith: 9798217025459 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to introduce young readers to the life and legacy of the one and only Prince in this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book! Prince was ...

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Jun 28

I can’t wait for this to hit shelves on January 6th! Here’s a peek at the gorgeous art by @dontate.bsky.social! Prince, A Little Golden Book Biography, is available for preorder now! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #prince Preorder link in comments!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · Jun 22

We're happy to welcome @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social back to Bigfoot! Nikki's the author of 24 published and forthcoming children’s books including LETTERS TO MISTY: HOW TO MOVE THROUGH LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE AND GRACE and middle grade novel, STRANDED. Learn more at nikkishannonsmith.com/home-page

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Jun 22

I can’t wait! Join us in October for bookish fun!

Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · Jun 22

We're happy to welcome @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social back to Bigfoot! Nikki's the author of 24 published and forthcoming children’s books including LETTERS TO MISTY: HOW TO MOVE THROUGH LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE AND GRACE and middle grade novel, STRANDED. Learn more at nikkishannonsmith.com/home-page

Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thank you!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thank you for sharing!!!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thank you, Erin!!! 💜

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Jun 7

@dontate.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Jun 7

COVER REVEAL! This little book is a song of my heart. I’m so honored and excited to share the cover, illustrated by Don Tate, on the day we celebrate Prince’s life. It’s available for pre-order now. @randomhousekids #prince #celebration2025 #PaisleyPark #princetagram #princerogersnelson

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · Jun 5

We’re doing the cover reveal on June 7th, Prince’s birthday. I can’t wait for y’all to see the art by @dontate.bsky.social! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #Prince #Celebration2025

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The Literate Lizard @theliteratelizard.bsky.social · May 26

Here are this week's authors/illustrators on Bluesky. Follow and support! @jonathancapehart.bsky.social @laurenlhinds.bsky.social @ninacrews.bsky.social @pamismylmnop.bsky.social @alleannaharris.bsky.social @4nikkolas.bsky.social‪ ‬ @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social @zolwia.bsky.social

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · May 26

Thank you for including me and my work along with these amazing creators!

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The Literate Lizard @theliteratelizard.bsky.social · May 26

Our weekly post for @dailykos.com /Black Kos of books published this week of interest to Black readers (but also recommended for ALL readers!): www.dailykos.com/comments/232...
Authors and illustrators who are on Bluesky listed in the comment 🧵
#Booksky #blackbooksky

Covers of children's books published this week of special interest to Black readers...but also recommended for ALL readers!

Covers of books for adults and teens published this week of special interest to Black readers...but also recommended for ALL readers!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · May 6

Thank you for sharing!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · May 6

Yay! Letters to Misty by Misty Copeland, cowritten by me, is out today! This book, based on letters Misty has received from young people, answers questions about friendship, navigating challenges, communicating with parents, practicing self-care, and more. #MG #middlegrade #advice #growingup

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · Apr 17

🎨 Illustrator Spotlight on @dontate.bsky.social 🎨

[Don's Illustrator Page(www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...)

He is represented by @carynwiseman.bsky.social, and is interested in illustrating picture books.

Discover Incredible Artists In Your Inbox Nearly Every Week

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