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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · 10d

Today we’re celebrating Kimberly Horch and her new picture book, Sawyer’s Big Idea!!! When Kimberly isn’t writing, she is painting a mural on every wall in her house and wants to make the world a happier place! ✨

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · 12d

Today we're spotlighting @amandadavisart.bsky.social !
Amanda has two rescue pups and gorgeous books that help make young readers think and feel deeply about themselves, others, and the world around them! Thank you Amanda for sharing with us your beautiful art and important stories.

PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · 12d

Today we‘re featuring @lpiotrowski80.bsky.social and her upcoming books, THE NORTHBOUND TRAIN and THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN! 🚂💦 Leslie has been writing ever since she was a child, and we’re so excited to reading all of her books soon!

PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · 13d

Today we’re celebrating @christinealemshah.bsky.social and her new picture book Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures! Besides writing, she loves to sing karaoke and find adoptive homes for fifteen cats! Check out her adorable book on a sweet and endearing Filipino tradition out now!!!

PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · 18d

Today’s Author Spotlight is on @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social !!! She loves Ragdoll
cats, writing, and creating! Check out her new book, Kenzie’s Little Tree, which helps young readers learn more how to love and support a loved one, who may experience a chronic illness.

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · 26d

Hooray for @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social and her beautiful books!!! Did you know she used to climb trees to hide from her neighbors and escape into a book?! Good thing she doesn’t need to hide away anymore because we need her to write and share all of her books with us! ✨📚

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today's Author Spotlight is on @chelseatornetto.bsky.social !
She grew up on a farm and loves creative challenges! Her books are both whimsical and adorable and need to be added to every library!!! ✨🫶

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Blair N Williamson, Children's Author @theislandwriter.bsky.social · Sep 9

BOOK LAUNCH PREP IS NO JOKE!

Books are literally all. over. my. house…

and it’s actually CRAZY COOL! 🥳🤩

#authorlife #author #books #library #scbwi #publishing #booklaunch #PB25vibes #pb #kidlit #5amwritersclub #coffee #teachers #booksky #PB25Vibes #scbwi

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Moon Lantern is officially released!!! ✨ Follow Huy to learn all about the Tết Trung Thu also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival and how he adds a twist to an old tradition!

www.albertwhitman.com/book/the-moo...

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Sep 9

Today we celebrate @costantia.bsky.social and her beautiful books, Tomatoes in my Lunchbox and The Fig Tree! Costantia wanted to be different things when she younger, but we are so glad she chose to be an author so we can have her stories to read and share!

PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happiest Book Birthday to @hellomrsdinh.bsky.social and her book The Moon Lantern!!! ✨🌕🏮

www.albertwhitman.com/book/the-moo...

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our next featured author is @theislandwriter!
Blair loves talking to animals and writing beautiful stories that celebrate ocean life and bring out the kid in all of us! Check out her gorgeous books including her newest picture book, Birthday Bash from @little_press!

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Sep 5

For the month of September, we are putting the spotlight on our wonderful and talented authors by sharing some fun facts about each. Our first author is @namrataagarwal and her charming stories!

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 26

Finally, we are thrilled to share a glimpse of the PB25 Vibes group. Each cover in this collection captures a distinct vibe from resilience and cultural connection to imaginative joy and emotional healing. ✨#bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 25

Carolyn @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 22

Chelsea @chelseatornetto.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 19

Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures releases today. Christine
@christinealemshah.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #release #launch

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 18

Blair @theislandwriter.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

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Blair N Williamson, Children's Author @theislandwriter.bsky.social · Aug 18

Three years ago, I didn't have any books published yet.

But here I am today, and, WOW! LOOK AT THESE BEAUTIES! 😭

Reminder: hard work, determination, & straight-up GRIT will help you chase those dreams. Don't stop believing!

#author #books #kidlit #publishing #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thrilled to share that PB25Vibes author Namrata @namrataagarwal’s book has received a starred review! Congratulations, Namrata @namrataag.bsky.social
#reviews #starred #schoollibraryjournal #kidlit #author

Namrata Agarwal @namrataag.bsky.social · Aug 15

BIG NEWS! The Mithai Box Is Not Empty just received a ⭐️starred review from School Library Journal! Thank you,
@sljournal for such a thoughtful review and for seeing the heart of this story. I’m honored beyond words.
@HolidayHouseBks
#kidlit

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 13

Costantia @costantia.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 12

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to Carolyn @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social
@familiustalk

Congratulations on this milestone! #bookbirthday #masonjar #PB25Vibes #kidlit #author #writingcommuntiy #publishing

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 11

Ha Dinh @hellomrsdinh.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 6

Amanda @amandadavisart.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

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PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social · Aug 5

Alison @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

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