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A group of children's book creators bringing joy into the world, one book at a time in 2023 and beyond!

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Six months ago today, IF PETS WROTE POEMS unleashed its poetic parodies! 🐾

I’m so proud of how it’s engaging readers of all ages by reimagining poems originally written by Edgar Allan Poe, Benjamin Franklin, Emily, Dickinson, and many more It even got a starred review from School Library Journal! ⭐️

This picture book poetry collection was written by me, illustrated by Sandie Sonke and published by Gnome Road. I love sharing poetry with kids, and I say adults can appreciate these poetic reimaginings, too. Ask for it at your library or wherever you buy books.📚

#publishingnews #childrenbooks #librarians

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✨HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY✨
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Finallllllly! My DEBUT author-illustrated picture book GHUNGROOS FOR GAURI published by @candlewickpress is out today!
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A 2026 Junior Library Guild Selection! @jrlibraryguild
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This is a story joyfully rooted in Indian traditional culture, sibling love, multidimensional girlhood, and a reminder that mistakes are just stepping stones to learning.
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I’m ever so grateful to the wonderful team at Candlewick. My editor Andrea Tompa and art director Lauren Pettapiece and of course my lovely agent @loriasteel @steelworksliterary for helping me get this book out in the world!
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#bookbirthday #publicationday #picturebook #kidlit #booktrailer

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Just one more week for GHUNGROOS FOR GAURI published by @candlewickpress 🥳
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Available for preorder wherever books are sold.
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#kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart #childrensbooks

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Just a few more days for the release of my debut author illustrated picture book GHUNGROOS FOR GAURI!
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Coming October 13, 2026 by Candlewick Press!
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#kidlit #picturebook #characterdesign #childrensbook

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Some more good news - a lovely review for this upcoming book of mine and @taraanandart. Thank you @kirkus_reviews

#librarians #educators #sportsorgs get your copy now.

Pre-order link in my linktree! 👆🏽🥰

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For over 95 years Junior Library Guild (JLG) has supported librarians by reading tens of thousands of titles and handpicking what they consider the best ones across 70+ categories.

I am so thrilled to see their gold sticker on the cover of my next picture book!

HUGE thanks to the team without whom this book would not be, including my agent @wendilulugu, kickass illustrator @taraanandart, the publishing team @vikingbooks and my brilliant editor @akaliaaa120 .

And of course the champion herself @mcmary.kom whose story inspired me to write this picture book🥊

Release date : Jan 26, 2027
Pre-order link in bio👆🏽!

#JLGSelection #Authorgoal #PBbio #womeninsports

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✨HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY✨
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The absolutely hilarious TURKEY ON THE RUN written in witty, bouncing rhyme by @alaynekay Alayne Kay Christian and published by Flamingo Press is out today!
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A hilarious and wholly original Thanksgiving book, destined to become a holiday classic!
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#bookbirthday #publicationday #picturebook #kidlit #booktrailer

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Calling all teachers, librarians, and homeschool parents! 📣

The FREE Educator Resource Guide is now available for download, and it’s the purr-fect way to introduce kiddos to poetic devices, famous historical figures, and more. In addition to the lesson ideas, it includes printable worksheets, a coloring sheet, and a maze.

IF PETS WROTE POEMS is a picture book poetry collection written by me, Susan Johnston Taylor, illustrated by Sandie Sonke, and published by Gnome Road Press.

Know an educator who might enjoy these ideas? ✍️ Please tag them in the comments or tap the airplane to share.

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Confession: the creation of IF PETS WROTE POEMS of was a lot longer and messier than this, but I couldn’t resist hopping on this trend to share my inspiration and a glimpse inside now that it’s a published book.

Sebastian (our older rescue dog) is no longer with us, but I dedicated the book to both my furry muses, who kept me company while I was drafting. 🐾

#childrenspoetry #booksbooksbooks #childrensbooks

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Just a few more days until the release of the hilarious and action packed TURKEY ON THE RUN!
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Written by @alaynekay and published by Flamingo books.
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#kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook #thanksgivingbooks

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STOKED to join @lydialukidis7 on her Blissfully Bookish blog today! Check out the full interview on her page and comment for a GIVEAWAY!

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On this first day of Autumn, Mr. Ernie recommends FALL: A Seasons Story which is is a glorious celebration of the season. The lyrical text welcomes the reader into a cozy forest world where woodland animals work together to help an exhausted Monarch butterfly on its southward migration. The glowing illustrations of nature are as cozy as a warm, soft blanket. The book ends acknowledging that goodbyes are hard but “Even when you’re miles apart, Friends are always in your heart.”

This is a wonderful to book to welcome the fall and is a beautiful addition to the Solstice & Seasons Series written by Kelsey Gross and illustrated by Renata Liwska.
@mrernierecommends
@kelseyegross @renataliwska @pbspree

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