Somehow, I never knew how BIG Brooklyn is. I recently had several spots to visit. “How far apart can they be?” I naively wondered. Very far indeed. The day I visited Lofty Pigeon Books, I logged 25,000 steps and looked worse for wear. But Lofty Pigeon was worth the walk. #brooklyn #kidlit

If you’re ever wandering around New York City feeling hot and sweaty, you should wander by @booksaremagicbk. Pam Wells and I visited the Smith Street location yesterday and had a little fun. It’s a very pretty store. And the sweatshirt is coming home with me. #booksaremagic #kidlit

Yes! Thank you!

When you visit @GVSU’s Mary Idema Pew Library and find friends who say all the right things. Thanks to everyone on the lovely GVSUcampus. And, no worries, @sun_library. I may currently be seeing other libraries, but I’ll always come back home to you. #GVSU #libraryjoy #loveyourlibrary #ALA

When you visit Rolling Rabbit Books in Byron Center, MI, you have to buy celebratory books. Even if it’s NOT your birthday. Rolling Rabbit is celebrating an expansion that will double its size on Sept. 19. Pam Wells and I got a sneak peek. Spoiler: The new space IS SO COOL. I also signed some books that are now on the store’s shelves. #kidlit #shoplocal

If you pre-order A DAD CAN ... by me, @FosterDadFlippr and @TamishaAnthony from @BNBuzz through Friday, you can get 25 percent off. You'll need a rewards or premium B&N account. Visit barnesandnoble.com, and use code PREORDER25. The book releases in March from @fsgbooks and ordering a copy now means you'll get it right when it comes out. #dads #fathers #family #kidlit #preorder

September is Library Card Sign-Up month, and @DollyParton would be so happy to know you got a library card or used one you have. Library cards are free and easy to get. They give you access to physical and online books, videos, music, programs, databases, research help, quiet spaces, computers, friendly faces and more. Visit your library, get a card if you don’t have one, or bring a family member or friend who needs one. They’re available to anyone of any age any month of the year. By the way, that’s my @sun_library card shown for scale and inspiration. – at Sun Prairie, WI

Did you know new books are traditionally released on Tuesdays? Here are four recent releases I just received. Happy reading! @LesaRansome @LGartonScanlon @shelovdbaseball @helakoski #kidlit #picturebooks #readalouds #pbchat

When you’re hungry, you have to ask for what you want. And, if it’s a cookie, you might need some milk to go with it. Snack references from: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR BREAD AND JAM FOR FRANCES GREEN EGGS AND HAM MERCY WATSON TO THE RESCUE SOPHIE’S SQUASH IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE Cookie and milk from @CaramelCrisp. – at Oshkosh, WI

I’m not an artist. When I sign books, I stick to my name and a freeform heart. So I’m super-extremely impressed when I see how artists like @wwwheidibooks sign books. WOW! #bookstagram #signedbooks #kidlit #kidlitillustration

I recently received this gorgeous stack of books from @wwwheidibooks. Hobbes and I are very grateful and happy. Check them out yourself! (And watch for a second post where I admire Heidi’s signatures!) #rainydayreads #kidlit #picturebooks #readalouds

Hobbes really knows how to get behind a good book. #catsofmadison #bookishcats

Thanks to @amfam and Prairie Pages bookstore, I signed a lot of books today. BE KIND and BE STRONG are two of my favorite titles. Happy reading! #bekind #bestrong #kidlit #bookstagram #picturebooks – at Sun Prairie, WI

Walk through the @sun_library at regular speed to explore its new nooks and crannies. (I already tried going over and under, so you can go straight through.) And, check out WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT for yourself or a child you love. #libraries #libraryjoy #sunprairiewi

I was in a bathroom with a sparkly mirror, so I had to capture the moment.

What’s on your refrigerator door? #kidlit #fridge #refrigeratorart

Thank so so much for this post and your kind words about Suzy’s and my book. 🩷💖🩷💖

Want to read books and ignore people? So do my sister and I. We have a long history of parallel reading that goes back to our childhood. #reading #sisters #bookshop

A video where I answer two of the most frequent questions I get about writing traditionally published picture books: “Do I get to choose the illustrator?” and “Do I get to tell them what to do?” m.youtube.com/watch?v=SHVIf-… #kidlit #picturebooks

A chat with my husband, @WisBBYearbook, who loves bookstores and libraries almost as much as I do. #hesaidthat #kidlit #reading #booksbooksbooks