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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 1d

It's a very merry Happy Book Birthday for I HEAR THE SNOW, I SMELL THE SEA, written by @janmilusich.bsky.social illus by Chris Raschka & published by Anne Schwartz Books - get an inside peek at the story behind the story #visionimpairment : viviankirkfield.com/2025/10/07/h...

Happy Book Birthday: I HEAR THE SNOW, I SMELL THE SEA

Humans have five senses (or some might say more) that they rely on as they navigate their world. Sight. Hearing. Touch. Smell. Taste. But many folks have lost…or never had…the use of one or more of…

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 15d

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I’m thrilled to celebrate my book birthday today on @viviankirkfield.bsky.social ‘s wonderful blog! Enter to win a copy of my book! #kidlit

Book Birthday: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE Plus GIVEAWAY

Lalalala! I’m getting my voice ready to sing a joyous Happy Book Birthday to MY BACKYARD USED TO BE, written by Lynn Baldwin, illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Baratta and published by Tilbury House P…

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Lisa Rogers @lisaljrogers.bsky.social · 12d

So happy to have the pb bio WOODY'S WORDS featured on the wonderful @viviankirkfield.bsky.social's blog for #PerfectPictureBookFriday w/an effective writing activity based on how Wilson Rawls learned to write.
#writing #poetry #noticing #listening #TLSky #EduSky

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Perfect Picture Book Friday: WOODY’S WORDS: Woodrow Wilson Rawls and Where the Red Fern Grows Plus PB Critique GIVEAWAY

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends! Today’s author is a longtime kidlit friend of mine…we both debuted in 2019 and have been friends ever since! She has graciously offered a giveaway f…

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Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hooray! EVEN STEVEN: A BOOK ABOUT SHARING is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! It's a lighthearted, humorous picture book about a boy who wants everything to be perfectly even. Learn more: www.carriefinison.com/books/even-s...

Available now for preorder & will be in stores 4-14-26.

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 2d

The #NHBookFestival at the #CapitolArtsCenter in Concord NH. Great panels, keynote by Walter Mosley, amazing attention to detail & support from the committee and many volunteers - if you didn't go this year put it on your calendar for 2026 - an event not to be missed www.facebook.com/vivian.kirkf...

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What an incredible weekend! The New Hampshire book Festival at the Capitol. Arts Center in Concord! The venue was perfect, the weather was glorious, and the planning committee and volunteers did a...

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 2d

How do you start the week with joy and positivity? How about stopping by the blog to check out the COVER REVEAL for a brand new book that launches from Reycraft Books next May, MUSIC PLANTS HOPE, written by
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Cover Reveal: MUSIC PLANTS HOPE

Hello dear blog friends! It’s Monday…and I wanted to provide you with a positive start to your week. And what could be better than a COVER REVEAL! The kid-lit community is filled with incredible pe…

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 7d

Tra-la-la...time to sing Happy Book Birthday to HAZEL AND MABEL: TWO HEARTS APART written by @melissastoller.bsky.social illus by #AnitaBagdi #GnomeRoadPress Lovely relatable story and engaging art makes for a Perfect Picture Book #friendship #movingaway viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/30/h...

Happy Book Birthday: HAZEL AND MABEL: TWO HEARTS APART

It’s Tuesday, dear friends…and you know what that means! It’s time to sing Happy Birthday to a brand new book from a long-time kid lit buddy of mine, Melissa Stoller. It’s called: HAZEL AND …

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 12d

In difficult times, books that provide joy, hope, and inspiration are one of the most important gifts we can give our children...books like WOODY'S WORDS by #LisaRogers, illus by #SusanReagan #AstraBooksforYoungReaders #PBCritique #Giveaway viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/26/p...

Perfect Picture Book Friday: WOODY’S WORDS: Woodrow Wilson Rawls and Where the Red Fern Grows Plus PB Critique GIVEAWAY

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends! Today’s author is a longtime kidlit friend of mine…we both debuted in 2019 and have been friends ever since! She has graciously offered a giveaway f…

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 15d

It's a beautiful day to sing Happy Birthday to a brand new book: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social illus by Megan Elizabeth Baratta Tilbury House Press #Giveaway #authorinterview viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/23/b...

Book Birthday: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE Plus GIVEAWAY

Lalalala! I’m getting my voice ready to sing a joyous Happy Book Birthday to MY BACKYARD USED TO BE, written by Lynn Baldwin, illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Baratta and published by Tilbury House P…

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 22d

Time to celebrate! The birth of a new book! UNIQUE LIKE YOU @allisonrozo.bsky.social @roza555.bsky.social Angie Alape @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #Authorinterview #giveaway #SEL #bilingual This is one not to miss! viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/16/b...

Book Birthday: UNIQUE LIKE YOU Plus Giveaway

From idea to published book…what a process! It takes passion, practice, preparation, patience, and perseverance! And that’s why our Book Birthday posts are so very special because we are celebratin…

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 23d

Like a work of art in a museum unveiling, a picture book cover reveal is a special moment. Please join us in congratulating @jilanne.bsky.social and illustrator Khoa Le on this gorgeous work of art! The book launches March 3, 2026 from Millbrook viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/15/_...

Cover Reveal: THE OCEAN’S HEART: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life

Hip hip hooray!!! Time to lift the curtain and REVEAL a beautiful new picture book COVER! And this one is for a dear friend, author Jilanne Hoffman who has a new book launching March 3, 2026 from M…

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 25d

Happy #InternationalDotDay! It was especially wonderful to spend it with dear friend @kathleenmcclaskey.bsky.social in Dedham Massachusetts at @peterhreynolds.bsky.social Blue Bunny Books and Toys. Parents and children flocked to the Reynolds Center for activities & an indie author fest.

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 26d

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday. I LOVE this book. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU: The Sisters Who Wrote the Most Famous Song in the World! Congrats to @rachelleburk.bsky.social Abigail Lashbrook @crestonbooks.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/12/p...

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 29d

Happy Book Birthday to REWRITING THE RULES: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities in Brain Research and Disability @drzathome.bsky.social Josee Bisaillon and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social Millbrook Stop by to peek at this amazing #STEM PB Bio: viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/09/b...

Book Birthday: REWRITING THE RULES: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability

It’s another Happy Book Birthday and so you know that I am dancing! I hope you will be too when you find out more about this amazing debut picture book by good friend Danna Zeiger. REWRITING …

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Sep 8

Pippa Mouse & her friends: Cat, Snake, Owl, and Golda Fish are celebrating...we hope you will, too...because there is a NEW ADVENTURE launching in Fall 2026 with a fun mystery that all little story lovers can help solve: PIPPA'S HANUKKAH HUNT, illustrated by Jill Weber
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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Sep 7

Aww...thank you so much, Essie! Jill's art is so joyful...and the story is such a wonderful read-aloud...it's a win-win for any child who loves to solve the little mystery of the missing potatoes.❤️

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thanks so much for joining in the celebration, dear Maria!!! Maybe I can think of some fun filled games for the littles to participate in next year...with a copy of PIPPA'S HANUKKAH HUNT as a prize.

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Sep 7

Manuscript CRITIQUE #GIVEaway on today's blog post thanks to the lovely Angela Calabrese, author of THE PRECISE LITTLE WITCH, illus by Rashel Vakulima & published by Lawley Press. To enter the giveaway, just pop over to the post and leave a comment: viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/06/w...

Will Write for Cookies: ANGELA CALABRESE Plus CRITIQUE GIVEAWAY

WILL WRITE FOR COOKIES INSIGHT – INFORMATION – INSPIRATION FOR WRITERS, ILLUSTRATORS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS,AND BOOK LOVERS EVERYWHERE TODAY’S GUEST Getting book deals is certainly a wonder…

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Sep 4

There's a deadline coming soon...so heads up, please. If you are a PAL author or illustrator and LOVE New England in the autumn, check out the SCBWI Acadia writing Retreat - great faculty, great meals, great accommodations...with time to learn, network, and reflect: www.faook.com/vivian.kirkf...

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Are you a PAL published author or illustrator? Do you LOVE New England in the autumn? Picture yourself at Acadia National Park as the trees don their colorful crowns and the mighty Atlantic Ocean...

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Sep 1

So you subscribe to the #KidLit4GrowingMinds newsletter? Please check out the September #BacktoSchool edition. It's short and sweet and chock full of useful content Plus a #giveaway and FREE curriculum resources www.facebook.com/vivian.kirkf...

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Are you a subscriber to this newsletter? With NEW content, NEW curriculum materials, and NEW #giveaways every month, #kidlit4growingminds authors and illustrators LOVE picture book biographies and...

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Lynn Street Books @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just in time for fall, the Sept/Oct issue of the Horn Book includes a nice review of THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST. Excited to share this nonfiction story with readers! @kl4gm.bsky.social @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #birds #forests #nature

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Aug 27

#teachers #librarians #parents We are back to school...it will be a challenging year - why not make it a bit easier with FREE resources and #bookgiveaways in our #KL4GM newsletter!

Kidlit For Growing Minds @kl4gm.bsky.social · Aug 1

The KidLit For Growing Minds August back-to-school newsletter is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, and more. Subscribe to receive an INDEX TO BACK MATTER CONTENT for books by our KidLit Creators!

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Aug 26

Do you want to hear how many years it took for this book to become a book? Don't miss author @stacysjensen.bsky.social Book Birthday post for BEFORE I LIVED HERE illus by Victo Ngai Holiday House/Neal Porter Books #giveaway viviankirkfield.com/2025/08/26/b...

Book Birthday: BEFORE I LIVED HERE Plus Giveaway

How much do I love Book Birthday posts??? SO MUCH!!!And when the author is one of the first CPs I ever had…way back when I first started writing…that’s even more fun! And when I got to see an…

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Aug 20

Please stop by the blog post to help celebrate the launch of a beautiful new book: GILBERT AND THE SHOST - written by Heather Stigall, illus by Jess Mason @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social viviankirkfield.com/2025/08/19/b...

Book Birthday: GILBERT AND THE GHOST

Hip Hip Hooray!!! It’s a Book Birthday Post! Today we are welcoming GILBERT & THE GHOST into the world! Written by Heather Stigall / Illustrated by Jess MasonBeaming Books / August 19, 202…

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