Halloween is coming! This book, part of my Brown Baby Parade series is just right for tiny trick or treaters! #halloween #boardbooks #preschool #kindergarten @randomhousekids https://t.co/79cMUnbfd7

I enjoy providing feedback and guidance to help people strengthen their writing. I discontinued #critiques when I was teaching full time, but I’m offering written picture book critiques again. Use the contact form on my website to get in touch! No DMs, please. 😊 #picturebook #pb

@LernerBooks MOUNTAIN SURVIVAL STORIES pairs well with @RolandCSmith PEAK, @jennygoebel BACKCOUNTRY, @nikki2smith STRANDED, @nielsenwriter ONE WRONG STEP, and @deegarretson WOLF STORM!

I’ve loved everything about writing this book, and it’s been out for a year today! I’m celebrating by offering reduced cost virtual visits. Message me with your email if you’d like more information! #schoolvisit #authorvisit #teachers #librarian @Scholastic

COVER REVEAL! This little book is a song of my heart. I’m so honored and excited to share the cover, illustrated by Don Tate, on the day we celebrate Prince’s life. It’s available for pre-order now. @randomhousekids (Link-tree in bio.) #prince #celebration2025 #PaisleyPark

We’re doing the cover reveal on June 7th, Prince’s birthday. I can’t wait for y’all to see the art by Don Tate! @randomhousekids #Prince #Celebration2025

Yay! Letters to Misty by Misty Copeland, cowritten by me, is out today! This book, based on letters Misty has received from young people, answers questions about friendship, navigating challenges, communicating with parents, practicing self-care, and more.

Virtual visits are a great way to introduce your students to authors and their books in a school budget-friendly way. I’d love to visit with you this spring! #teachers #libraries #authorvisits #schoolvisits

I’m excited to share this lovely article by Raven Howell for Story Monsters Ink Magazine! https://t.co/Bd1ZWxhm93

It was such an honor to write with @mistyonpointe! I can’t wait for this book full of advice and encouragement to make its way into readers’ hands! It’s available for preorder now! https://t.co/6vhsKtEGlA

I’m currently booking visits, and would love to visit you! Visit my booking page at Authors Unbound for more information. https://t.co/juMxjmXN7b

Today, we were honored to welcome author Nikki Shannon Smith as our Black History Month guest speaker. Her stories celebrate Black history, identity, and resilience, inspiring young readers. Thank you, @Nikki2smith, for sharing your wisdom with our community!

THIS book is amazing! What a page-turner! Well done, @nikki2smith So proud of you! 🌲🥾🏕️ @ScholasticClub @Scholastic

Stop fearing Trump. Start mocking him. And all his people. He wants you to think his power is unstoppable. Bullshit. It’s not.

And in case you haven’t seen the AMAZING book trailer, here it is!

Here are some middle grade books for the young readers in your life, including my latest, STRANDED!

Perfect for kids ages 8-12, these books will spark their love of reading and keep them hooked from start to finish 📚 📕 Standred by @nikki2smith 📘 Just Keep Walking by @erindowning 📗 WinterKill by @MarshaSkrypuch 📙 Iceberg and One Wrong Step by @NielsenWriter

Join us for our next FREE #HFGather as we celebrate the launch of our scholarship season and learn more about the scholarships available as well as the details of applying, including the deadlines💙🥳💚 🗓️January 15th @ 7pm ET Good luck and see you online! 💻🤞

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Writing a picture book? Don’t miss what is certain to be a fantastic workshop from Nikki Shannon Smith and @HighlightsFound 💚💙💚