So NOW it finally feels real! I'm officially an AUTHOR! Look what we made @kate_kronreif!? Thx to Sarah Rockett and everyone at @SleepingBearBks for loving this story! (& thank you @LoriDegman for introducing me to Sarah!)🥳 #kidlit @kidlitcaravan #kidlitart #picturebooks #debut

TY @sljournal for this incredible review of FINDING FORGIVENESS by me & @DianaMayoillo ❤️ It releases August 5th, but is available for preorder now. 🎉Full review at: 🥰 #kidlit #roshhashanah #jewish #kidlitart #teachers

Who's headed to ALA this weekend?!🥰 Please come visit me on Sat. 6/28! I'll be signing copies of WRITE HERE, WRITE NOW at the @CapstonePub booth #505 at 11am, then I'll be signing WHATEVER COMES TOMORROW at the Barefoot Books booth#714 at 1pm AND 3:30pm! See you all soon!

I'll be signing copies of WRITE HERE, WRITE NOW at #ALAAC25! 🥳 If you'll be in Philly, come say "Hi!" at the @CapstonePub booth #505 on Sat. 6/28 @ 11am and snag your FREE signed copy! #librarians #teachers #kidlit #writing

WhooHoo! I'm thrilled to share that Kirkus Reviews gave SOME DAYS I'M THE WIND a wonderful review! YAY! 🎉 This one releases on 9/9/25 with Barefoot Books and can't wait to share it with you all soon! 🥳Read the whole review here: @KaitlynLeann17 #kidlit

What a thrill to have 2 poems featured in Little Thoughts Press May issue: "An Ekphrasis Adventure"! Packed w/fun stories & poetry for kids (but really, it's for anyone!) Download a FREE PDF (or pay what you like), here: #poetry #poetryforkids #kidlit

I just realized that while I shared this poem in my newsletter this month, I completely forgot to share on socials! Oops! 😜 This one's from the Apr 25 issue of Countdown @theschoolmag w/a FANTASTIC (as always) illustration by #ChristopherNielsen! 🎉 #kidlit #kidlitart #poetry

Please help me celebrate the announcement of WHEN LESS IS MORE! 🎉 TY @KalaniotBooks & .& Niyati Froind for illusrtrating! & to @KaitlynLeann17 .for always cheering me on and for helping me find a home for this one! #jewish #kidlit #SEL #teachers #kidlitart

RT @theschoolmag: 🎨The School Magazine is opening our books to new artists for just two weeks! Submissions close 30 May 2025. You can fin….

RT @MSMarianayagam: Only a few more weeks!!.

TY to the Two Writing Teachers blog for hosting me on the Author Spotlight Series where share about surviving Imposter Syndrome w/the help of my 7-year-old son. 🥰 There's also a #GIVEAWAY of both I WILL ALWAYS BE. & WRITE HERE, WRITE NOW. 🎉 #teachers

RT @baronchrisbaron: SPARK is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! I am so deeply honored. Thank you @JrLibraryGuild and the ama….

RT @RhymeDoctors: Need some guidance to make your rhyming picture book BLOOM? The Rhyme Doctors can help! Our thorough check-ups examine st….

TY Kirkus Reviews for this wonderful review of FINDING FORGIVENESS by me & the fabulous @DianaMayoillo .🥳 Out 8/5/25 & avail for pre-order now! 😊Read the full review: @KaitlynLeann17 @MacKidsBooks @fsgbooks #kidlit #kidlitart #RoshHashanah #Jewish #pb

It's a cover reveal for my upcoming book, SOME DAYS I’M THE WIND, ill. by the incomparable @mirdinara, pub by #BarefootBooks! Like the wind, which on some days is wild & on others is mild, our own feelings & moods shift & drift - but we are, on all days, uniquely ourselves.

RT @MariaMarshall_: Check out @WriterRebeccaGL & @RaheleJomepour 's inspiration & joy in creating their stunning new heartfelt PB treasure.….

If you don't know, @MariaMarshall_ has a wonderful blog & today @RaheleJomepour & I had the honor to chat with her about our new book, I WILL ALWAYS BE. 🥰 @HarperChildrens @KaitlynLeann17 #kidlit #kidlitart #teachers #SEL #pb #picturebooks #librarians.

Btw, there is a HUGE 25% off preorder sale happening RIGHT NOW THRU FRI 4/25 @barnesandnoble! 🎉 🥳 If you're planning to by a copy of FINDING FORGIVENESS anyway, why not grab this deal?! ❤️Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout! @MacKidsBooks @DianaMayoillo @KaitlynLeann17 #kidlit

RT @Schaubwrites: Learn some fascinating facts about giraffes on today's POEM SHARE with @WriterRebeccaGL. Weave some poetry into your day….

This book began as a poem I wrote to my GramGram while processing her passing. It takes place during a #Jewish unveiling ceremony and is about honoring those we've lost by remembering the joy they brought to our lives. Coming 2026❤️ @littlebeebooks @KaitlynLeann17 #kidlit #SEL

RT @JenaNBenton: Even as an adult I dream of other futures for myself. How much more true is it when you’re young and the future is limitle….