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Another winter solstice, another solstice anniversary spent hiking and dinner-ing at our fave @chifa_la. Another year—perhaps the most challenging and growth-inducing ever—of being partners, friends, family, comrades, collaborators. Another year of loving and discovering and… http://dlvr.it/TPyTbd
December 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Another winter solstice, another solstice anniversary spent hiking and dinner-ing at our fave @chifa_la. Another year—perhaps the most challenging and growth-inducing ever—of being partners, friends, family, comrades, collaborators. Another year of loving and discovering and… http://dlvr.it/TPyTbd
Special solstice outing. Art + astronomy + sunset + dear ones. 🌅 Thank you to the @la.astronomical.society for the tip about Gestation III in Santa Monica at Palisades Park, a sculpture by Baile Oakes that aligns with the winter solstice on and around December 21st in the… http://dlvr.it/TPxfMg
December 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Special solstice outing. Art + astronomy + sunset + dear ones. 🌅 Thank you to the @la.astronomical.society for the tip about Gestation III in Santa Monica at Palisades Park, a sculpture by Baile Oakes that aligns with the winter solstice on and around December 21st in the… http://dlvr.it/TPxfMg
MOON SONG by @michaelagoade. This picture book is perfect for the winter solstice. A gorgeous invitation for today, for winter. “Come! Haagú! Follow the light” on Sheet’ka or Sitka, Alaska. And bask in the dark too. Brother and sister, warm family, discovery, dazzling magic… http://dlvr.it/TPxZgQ
December 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
MOON SONG by @michaelagoade. This picture book is perfect for the winter solstice. A gorgeous invitation for today, for winter. “Come! Haagú! Follow the light” on Sheet’ka or Sitka, Alaska. And bask in the dark too. Brother and sister, warm family, discovery, dazzling magic… http://dlvr.it/TPxZgQ
Over the last two years+ @campsbreakerz has had an amazing food initiative, Et’aam @cbcrew_etaam, delivering—by miracle!—food to 25 CB families in Nuseirat in Gaza. Now, they are turning to art therapy. You can follow and support Colors of Hope @colorsofhope.cb for more on… http://dlvr.it/TPtz39
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Over the last two years+ @campsbreakerz has had an amazing food initiative, Et’aam @cbcrew_etaam, delivering—by miracle!—food to 25 CB families in Nuseirat in Gaza. Now, they are turning to art therapy. You can follow and support Colors of Hope @colorsofhope.cb for more on… http://dlvr.it/TPtz39
Had a chance to visit @coritaartcenter a couple of weekends ago. It’s free (by appointment) and it’s a very special space with special art-books-prints from or about Corita Kent that makes you want to make…change! http://dlvr.it/TPtG85
December 18, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Had a chance to visit @coritaartcenter a couple of weekends ago. It’s free (by appointment) and it’s a very special space with special art-books-prints from or about Corita Kent that makes you want to make…change! http://dlvr.it/TPtG85
NOT LIKE EVERY DAY: Finding calm during school lockdown drills written by @grubreport illustrated by @gabriellegrimard_illustratrice. This picture book is a comfort in a world where things exist that shouldn’t (hate, unsafety, injustices, rampant guns). It centers children. It… http://dlvr.it/TPryC8
December 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
NOT LIKE EVERY DAY: Finding calm during school lockdown drills written by @grubreport illustrated by @gabriellegrimard_illustratrice. This picture book is a comfort in a world where things exist that shouldn’t (hate, unsafety, injustices, rampant guns). It centers children. It… http://dlvr.it/TPryC8
I consider collaborating with writers on their stories to be sacred work. It’s true! It’s an honor when writers on any stage of their path trust me with their projects and process as mentor, editor, and motivator—as coach. :) I’m so struck, especially on video calls or in… http://dlvr.it/TPpGHJ
December 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I consider collaborating with writers on their stories to be sacred work. It’s true! It’s an honor when writers on any stage of their path trust me with their projects and process as mentor, editor, and motivator—as coach. :) I’m so struck, especially on video calls or in… http://dlvr.it/TPpGHJ
Hello community, I wanted to share an opportunity to support mutual aid efforts for a beloved Palestinian family’s sustenance and evacuation efforts this weekend starting tomorrow, Friday 12/12- Sunday 12/14 with over thirty artists & creatives.
I am donating a one-hour… http://dlvr.it/TPmbVv
I am donating a one-hour… http://dlvr.it/TPmbVv
December 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Hello community, I wanted to share an opportunity to support mutual aid efforts for a beloved Palestinian family’s sustenance and evacuation efforts this weekend starting tomorrow, Friday 12/12- Sunday 12/14 with over thirty artists & creatives.
I am donating a one-hour… http://dlvr.it/TPmbVv
I am donating a one-hour… http://dlvr.it/TPmbVv
This trio is picture books explores bullying and the power of words in vastly different, fascinating ways. 🪨🛹🪄A bird insults a rock who stays firm in who/what they are anyway. A skater girl finds words that serve her regardless of the harmful ones others serve. And a child… http://dlvr.it/TPj8Kk
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This trio is picture books explores bullying and the power of words in vastly different, fascinating ways. 🪨🛹🪄A bird insults a rock who stays firm in who/what they are anyway. A skater girl finds words that serve her regardless of the harmful ones others serve. And a child… http://dlvr.it/TPj8Kk
Calling all current and future picture book writers!✏️ I’ve done a re-vision and revamp of my coaching and critique services, and I hope you’ll check them out to see if working together could be a fit. I speak picture books, and I love sharing that second language with writers… http://dlvr.it/TPfvmH
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Calling all current and future picture book writers!✏️ I’ve done a re-vision and revamp of my coaching and critique services, and I hope you’ll check them out to see if working together could be a fit. I speak picture books, and I love sharing that second language with writers… http://dlvr.it/TPfvmH
THE SLEEPER TRAIN by Mick Jackson illustrated by @blahjinder. This picture book is so special and Baljinder Kaur’s illustrations are always incredible: the colors, the patterns, the delightful characters. When a child boards a sleeper train with her parents and can’t sleep in… http://dlvr.it/TPdTN6
December 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
THE SLEEPER TRAIN by Mick Jackson illustrated by @blahjinder. This picture book is so special and Baljinder Kaur’s illustrations are always incredible: the colors, the patterns, the delightful characters. When a child boards a sleeper train with her parents and can’t sleep in… http://dlvr.it/TPdTN6
It’s Read Palestine Week, and reading creates citizens of solidarity. Check out a few of my fave Palestinian picture books. http://dlvr.it/TPXJDP
November 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It’s Read Palestine Week, and reading creates citizens of solidarity. Check out a few of my fave Palestinian picture books. http://dlvr.it/TPXJDP
I AM ON INDIGENOUS LAND by m Katrina M. Phillips illustrated by Sam Zimmerman @cranesuperior . Why this picture book?
IT’S GORGEOUS!
And shows us 13 natural wonders we might walk, ride, or fish on and the 13 Indigenous lands on which they reside: from a field of flowers on… http://dlvr.it/TPTsMx
IT’S GORGEOUS!
And shows us 13 natural wonders we might walk, ride, or fish on and the 13 Indigenous lands on which they reside: from a field of flowers on… http://dlvr.it/TPTsMx
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I AM ON INDIGENOUS LAND by m Katrina M. Phillips illustrated by Sam Zimmerman @cranesuperior . Why this picture book?
IT’S GORGEOUS!
And shows us 13 natural wonders we might walk, ride, or fish on and the 13 Indigenous lands on which they reside: from a field of flowers on… http://dlvr.it/TPTsMx
IT’S GORGEOUS!
And shows us 13 natural wonders we might walk, ride, or fish on and the 13 Indigenous lands on which they reside: from a field of flowers on… http://dlvr.it/TPTsMx
Et’aam Food Initiative @cbcrew_etaam is part of what @campsbreakerz does to support the kids of Nuseirat Camp through breaking, activities, trauma processing, and also food deliveries to nourish families. And you can support what they’re doing. “Et’aam currently distributes… http://dlvr.it/TPTcS0
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Et’aam Food Initiative @cbcrew_etaam is part of what @campsbreakerz does to support the kids of Nuseirat Camp through breaking, activities, trauma processing, and also food deliveries to nourish families. And you can support what they’re doing. “Et’aam currently distributes… http://dlvr.it/TPTcS0
Gift these books to grown-ups part two: vital stories for how to go forward in the world. Each of these tells anyone of any age something vital about how to create a better world and live in it via creativity, ritual, new ideas, community care. http://dlvr.it/TPSsy6
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Gift these books to grown-ups part two: vital stories for how to go forward in the world. Each of these tells anyone of any age something vital about how to create a better world and live in it via creativity, ritual, new ideas, community care. http://dlvr.it/TPSsy6
WHAT’S THAT? written by @imkarenchan illustrated by @basiatran. What a treat to hear from publishers including Karen Chan of @gloobooks at the Indie-Pendent Voices author and zine event at @lapubliclibrary yesterday! And to snatch up a copy of this book she wrote! It’s about… http://dlvr.it/TPQgsm
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
WHAT’S THAT? written by @imkarenchan illustrated by @basiatran. What a treat to hear from publishers including Karen Chan of @gloobooks at the Indie-Pendent Voices author and zine event at @lapubliclibrary yesterday! And to snatch up a copy of this book she wrote! It’s about… http://dlvr.it/TPQgsm
Gift these books to grown-ups part one: gorgeous, illuminating stories for making connections. Back in the day on my blog This Picture Book Life I made an annual picture books for grownups gift guide. I wanted to bring that spirit here. Why? Because picture books have… http://dlvr.it/TPQCkh
November 23, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Gift these books to grown-ups part one: gorgeous, illuminating stories for making connections. Back in the day on my blog This Picture Book Life I made an annual picture books for grownups gift guide. I wanted to bring that spirit here. Why? Because picture books have… http://dlvr.it/TPQCkh
A CITY DREAM words by @b.sharise illustrations by @trudihemansillu. This picture book empowers a child to change her neighborhood in Baltimore, inspiring all kids to dream big about their cities and communities and get adults to listen. Bright, bold, and full of belief!… http://dlvr.it/TPPSnf
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A CITY DREAM words by @b.sharise illustrations by @trudihemansillu. This picture book empowers a child to change her neighborhood in Baltimore, inspiring all kids to dream big about their cities and communities and get adults to listen. Bright, bold, and full of belief!… http://dlvr.it/TPPSnf
FIVE WORDS THAT ARE MINE words by @melissaseronrichardson illustrations by @addy.illo. 🛹This picture book is a force of power and delight. It’s about a skater. A search for words to describe her, “cinco palabras” that “fit just right.” They will not be the words that bully… http://dlvr.it/TPJw1K
November 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
FIVE WORDS THAT ARE MINE words by @melissaseronrichardson illustrations by @addy.illo. 🛹This picture book is a force of power and delight. It’s about a skater. A search for words to describe her, “cinco palabras” that “fit just right.” They will not be the words that bully… http://dlvr.it/TPJw1K
THE CITY’S MEMORY by @mariam__m._kh is part of the @zinesfromgaza project, and it is full of amazing writing and recallings and imagery and feelings. It keeps her home, her community alive. “In the end, Gaza’s archive is not a book locked in a library. It is the market’s… http://dlvr.it/TPJ7TK
November 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
THE CITY’S MEMORY by @mariam__m._kh is part of the @zinesfromgaza project, and it is full of amazing writing and recallings and imagery and feelings. It keeps her home, her community alive. “In the end, Gaza’s archive is not a book locked in a library. It is the market’s… http://dlvr.it/TPJ7TK
AND YET YOU SHINE: THE KOHINOOR DIAMOND, COLONIZATION, AND RESISTANCE by @supriya.kelkar.
Why this picture book?
The story of the Kohinoor diamond told with gorgeous mixed media and collage is really the story of colonization, reminding readers that current and historical… http://dlvr.it/TPGg10
Why this picture book?
The story of the Kohinoor diamond told with gorgeous mixed media and collage is really the story of colonization, reminding readers that current and historical… http://dlvr.it/TPGg10
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
AND YET YOU SHINE: THE KOHINOOR DIAMOND, COLONIZATION, AND RESISTANCE by @supriya.kelkar.
Why this picture book?
The story of the Kohinoor diamond told with gorgeous mixed media and collage is really the story of colonization, reminding readers that current and historical… http://dlvr.it/TPGg10
Why this picture book?
The story of the Kohinoor diamond told with gorgeous mixed media and collage is really the story of colonization, reminding readers that current and historical… http://dlvr.it/TPGg10
🪴🌱📷+ market at @familygoods.la with artisans like @joohwa.archives @houseofmena_ @jumieceramics @soulvintagecollective over the weekend. Because art because community because breaks are useful. Photo @friendsplantshop 🙏. http://dlvr.it/TPCfft
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🪴🌱📷+ market at @familygoods.la with artisans like @joohwa.archives @houseofmena_ @jumieceramics @soulvintagecollective over the weekend. Because art because community because breaks are useful. Photo @friendsplantshop 🙏. http://dlvr.it/TPCfft
A quartet of picture books that show we are better as a collective.
WE ARE STARLINGS: Inside the Mesmerizing Magic of a Murmuration.
From I AM WE: How Crows Come Together to Survive:
“With one thousand-two thousand-ten thousand-with uncountable eyes, we just might survive.”… http://dlvr.it/TPBPBp
WE ARE STARLINGS: Inside the Mesmerizing Magic of a Murmuration.
From I AM WE: How Crows Come Together to Survive:
“With one thousand-two thousand-ten thousand-with uncountable eyes, we just might survive.”… http://dlvr.it/TPBPBp
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A quartet of picture books that show we are better as a collective.
WE ARE STARLINGS: Inside the Mesmerizing Magic of a Murmuration.
From I AM WE: How Crows Come Together to Survive:
“With one thousand-two thousand-ten thousand-with uncountable eyes, we just might survive.”… http://dlvr.it/TPBPBp
WE ARE STARLINGS: Inside the Mesmerizing Magic of a Murmuration.
From I AM WE: How Crows Come Together to Survive:
“With one thousand-two thousand-ten thousand-with uncountable eyes, we just might survive.”… http://dlvr.it/TPBPBp
LOVE IS STILL WINNING/ El Amor Siempre Triunfa, story by @bailabomba Art by @authorjdelavega. Why this picture book? It shows how community shows up in the face of hate with the kind of love that accepts, gives, works, helps, welcomes, speaks, listens, hopes, and sings. In… http://dlvr.it/TP5Q6S
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
LOVE IS STILL WINNING/ El Amor Siempre Triunfa, story by @bailabomba Art by @authorjdelavega. Why this picture book? It shows how community shows up in the face of hate with the kind of love that accepts, gives, works, helps, welcomes, speaks, listens, hopes, and sings. In… http://dlvr.it/TP5Q6S
Writing books for kids means infusing them with your values. These deeper meanings come through whether or not they’re right there on the surface. These are examples that, I think, reflect their creator’s values including: community care, the vitality of heritage and history,… http://dlvr.it/TP4Qmw
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Writing books for kids means infusing them with your values. These deeper meanings come through whether or not they’re right there on the surface. These are examples that, I think, reflect their creator’s values including: community care, the vitality of heritage and history,… http://dlvr.it/TP4Qmw