Patricia Brown
@patbrownbooks.bsky.social
Retired Bilingual ESL teacher. Writer. Poems in @TheDirigible & Bards anthologies. #Kidlit #PictureBooks #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords 2024 Winner. 📚
Butterfly Sea, by Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couët, is a charming story that uses lyrical language and soft, beautiful illustrations to remind us to slow down and enjoy the quiet surprises in life.🥰 🦋 #ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Butterfly Sea, by Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couët, is a charming story that uses lyrical language and soft, beautiful illustrations to remind us to slow down and enjoy the quiet surprises in life.🥰 🦋 #ButterflySea @booksbycindy.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social
I'll be attending the Picture Book Creator's Conference again this year! Last year was great, and I'm sure this year will be too! 😊#kidlit #picturebooks @chelseatornetto.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I'll be attending the Picture Book Creator's Conference again this year! Last year was great, and I'm sure this year will be too! 😊#kidlit #picturebooks @chelseatornetto.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
Congratulations! It's publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! I am honored to have been a part of the Advanced Reader Team for this fabulous book!🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Congratulations! It's publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! I am honored to have been a part of the Advanced Reader Team for this fabulous book!🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
It’s official! This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is published! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
It’s official! This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is published! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
Only 1 DAY until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! So get ready to go deep in the woods and enjoy the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Only 1 DAY until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! So get ready to go deep in the woods and enjoy the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
ONLY 2 DAYS until This amazing book comes into the world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
ONLY 2 DAYS until This amazing book comes into the world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰 🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
There are only 3 DAYS LEFT until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! You are going to LOVE the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
There are only 3 DAYS LEFT until publishing day for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book! You are going to LOVE the shenanigans! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶 #ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
It's less than a week away until This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world on November 11th! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It's less than a week away until This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world on November 11th! Woo hoo! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
I can "bearly" wait, there's less than one week until This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world. Both children and adults are going to LOVE this book! I know I do! 🥰🐻🦉#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I can "bearly" wait, there's less than one week until This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world. Both children and adults are going to LOVE this book! I know I do! 🥰🐻🦉#ThisIsNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
It's November, and do you know what that means?There's only 10 days left until This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into this world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It's November, and do you know what that means?There's only 10 days left until This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into this world! Woo hoo! I can "bearly" wait! 🥰🐻🦉🎵🎶#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
DJ Goose is going to be jamming on November 11th, are you ready? I know I am! 🎶🎵🎶🪩 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
DJ Goose is going to be jamming on November 11th, are you ready? I know I am! 🎶🎵🎶🪩 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
Look what came in the mail! Sticky Hermana is a fun, relatable picture book bursting with heart and humor. And of course, it’s sprinkled with Spanish words. ¡Fantástico! I am stuck on this book! 🥰 @asiqueira.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Look what came in the mail! Sticky Hermana is a fun, relatable picture book bursting with heart and humor. And of course, it’s sprinkled with Spanish words. ¡Fantástico! I am stuck on this book! 🥰 @asiqueira.bsky.social
One of my “wins” from ReVISIONweek is that I looked at my manuscripts and realized I may be overwriting a bit. I need to stay away from purple prose (although I do love purple!) and write more concisely. 😊#ReVISIONweek
@laurenkerstein.bsky.social
@laurenkerstein.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
One of my “wins” from ReVISIONweek is that I looked at my manuscripts and realized I may be overwriting a bit. I need to stay away from purple prose (although I do love purple!) and write more concisely. 😊#ReVISIONweek
@laurenkerstein.bsky.social
@laurenkerstein.bsky.social
This Jazz Flute Snake is cool! And you better get ready, because he's coming sssssoooon! 🥰🐍🪈#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This Jazz Flute Snake is cool! And you better get ready, because he's coming sssssoooon! 🥰🐍🪈#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
Ok, let's talk! Only two more weeks until This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world! Here's the tea, this book is AMAZING! #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Ok, let's talk! Only two more weeks until This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book comes into the world! Here's the tea, this book is AMAZING! #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
There are less than two weeks until the shenanigans begin! I can hardly wait, and know that this book is going to be a FAVORITE of many children (and their parents.)🥰🐻🦉#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
There are less than two weeks until the shenanigans begin! I can hardly wait, and know that this book is going to be a FAVORITE of many children (and their parents.)🥰🐻🦉#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
Why don't you join in on the shenanigans and pre-order This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein? Believe me, you'll be glad you did! 🥰🐻🦉#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Why don't you join in on the shenanigans and pre-order This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein? Believe me, you'll be glad you did! 🥰🐻🦉#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book: Book Review🐻🦉 🥰
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October 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book: Book Review🐻🦉 🥰
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It’s less than a month until Bear and Owl come into the world! If you haven’t pre-ordered this amazing book yet, what are you waiting for? 🐻🦉🥰 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It’s less than a month until Bear and Owl come into the world! If you haven’t pre-ordered this amazing book yet, what are you waiting for? 🐻🦉🥰 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social
Look what came in the mail today! If Your Babysitter is a Bruja by Ana Siquera and illustrated by Irena Freitas is a fun read aloud that is perfect for Halloween! 🥰🧙♀️@asiqueira.bsky.social @irenafreitas.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Look what came in the mail today! If Your Babysitter is a Bruja by Ana Siquera and illustrated by Irena Freitas is a fun read aloud that is perfect for Halloween! 🥰🧙♀️@asiqueira.bsky.social @irenafreitas.com
Don't be a cranky bear! Pre-order this wonderfully cozy and fun book by Brian Gehrlein I can "bearly" stand how much I love this story! 🥰🐻🦉 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Don't be a cranky bear! Pre-order this wonderfully cozy and fun book by Brian Gehrlein I can "bearly" stand how much I love this story! 🥰🐻🦉 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
Celebrating the fall season with Maria Antonia, the author of Barnaby the Runaway Sheep. I absolutely love this heartwarming story with its themes of trust and faith! 🥰 #kidlit #picturebook patbrownbooks.com/2025/09/23/c...
September 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Celebrating the fall season with Maria Antonia, the author of Barnaby the Runaway Sheep. I absolutely love this heartwarming story with its themes of trust and faith! 🥰 #kidlit #picturebook patbrownbooks.com/2025/09/23/c...
This is for me and all of the other #kidlit writers in the query trenches. As rejections and disappointments roll in, let's not forget that one day there will be a YES! Let's keep keeping on! 😊 #kidlit #picturebooks #amquerying #WritingCommunity
April 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This is for me and all of the other #kidlit writers in the query trenches. As rejections and disappointments roll in, let's not forget that one day there will be a YES! Let's keep keeping on! 😊 #kidlit #picturebooks #amquerying #WritingCommunity
I have to keep this in mind as I continue in the query trenches, where A LOT of nerve is necessary! Do any of my #kidlit friends have tips to stay encouraged during this challenging stage of trying to build a #writing career? 😊#12x12, #amquerying, #writingcommunity.
March 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I have to keep this in mind as I continue in the query trenches, where A LOT of nerve is necessary! Do any of my #kidlit friends have tips to stay encouraged during this challenging stage of trying to build a #writing career? 😊#12x12, #amquerying, #writingcommunity.