Pauline Diana Baynes was born on this day, September 9, in 1922. After serving in the Women’s Voluntary Service during World War II, she worked with J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis to bring Middle Earth and Narnia to life through her illustrations.

Congratulations to Vanessa for this well-deserved award for her wonderful book KING PENGUIN!

There are some misconceptions out there about what feminists look like. In this video, I examine what being a feminist really looks like. ▶️ https://t.co/XXsLolIp43

One more giveaway in my next newsletter! Sign up before May 4 & you’ll have a chance to win a signed ARC of two books. (I talk about life lessons; writing tips; books, movies, & TV shows I’m loving, & any news I have to share.) Sign up here: https://t.co/39xE2LEnqC

Strong Girl Characters: A Discussion with AAPI Women Writers Linda Sue Park, Christina Soontornvat, and Hena Khan | Webcast, Monday Apr 29: #aapiauthors #aapiheritagemonth register: https://t.co/eV98gFuFAK @soontornvat @LindaSuePark @henakhanbooks

Just for fun, I’m creating monthly reading challenges/coloring sheets for readers of all ages - because both reading and coloring help to reduce stress. Here's the one for May. Happy reading AND coloring, y'all! 🖍️📚 🩵 FREE Download here: https://t.co/2fQgRmSjCm

Bookelicious is coming to Texas, y'all! 🤠📚 Heading to #TLA2024? Stop by Booth 1907! ⭐️ Creator Conversations with Fave Authors! ⭐️ Live Demos!: Book-Matching with Bookmojis ⭐️ Signed Books & Gift Card Giveaways! https://t.co/bVcNu0rP49 @TXLA

ICYMI: From Mar/Apr #HBMag #HornBookMagazine "Tall Tales" by Noah Van Sciver and Marlena Myles @ThisIsMarlena @ToonBooks @astrakidsbooks (page 1 below) https://t.co/AR5cEj386b

Two Girllustrators’ books are nominees for the Washington Children’s Choice Award for 2025! KING PENGUIN by @nessadeeart and FRIENDS BEYOND MEASURE by @LalenaFisher ! It is an honor to be on this list @walibassn ! #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #schoollibrary @SCBWIAustin