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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The beauty of imagination lies in @brianlies.bsky.social's newest picture book, DIFFY! Get your copy today and explore the joy of stories alongside this curious fish.

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Coming a Shelf Near You: Brian Lies on DIFFY

Author/illustrator Brian Lies introduces his picture book, DIFFY. Available in hardcover.

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I hope you’ll check out (or pre-order!) my latest, DIFFY—what happens when a deep-sea fish encounters a dictionary, and about how we’re wired to create stories out of things we don’t understand. DIFFY publishes Tuesday, 9/22, from Christy Ottaviano Books / Little, Brown

A fantastical fish swims in a sea full of odd objects

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We adore Brian Lies' #picturebooks! We are mesmerized by his art & thoughtful text. And, how is it we find something new every time we read them? Listen in as we share our love of Brian's #picturebooks. picturebooksummit.co... #amreading #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky #podcast @brianlies.bsky.social

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

If you’re near Kittery, Maine tomorrow, come join me for an evening CAT NAP event at the Rice Public Library! 6-8 PM. I’ll read the book, show some 3D art. Paper activities for kids. Get a signed copy, ℅ G. Willikers of Portsmouth! Details in comments. Hope to see you there!

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

LAST DAY TO ENTER this Book Bundle Giveaway! You could win 3 #picturebooks written/illustrated by #PBSummit Speaker @brianlies.bsky.social! Enter to win THE ROUGH PATCH, BATS IN THE BAND, & GATOR DAD! ⁠⁠⁠Ends 11:59pm PT, 7/13/26.⁠ #amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky picturebooksummit.co...⁠

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

NEW PODCAST ALERT! Katie chats with 2026 Speaker @brianlies.bsky.social! picturebooksummit.co... Listen in to this delightful conversation about the importance of #amwriting (no matter what), enjoying the process, & more! Enter the book giveaway too! #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky #podcast

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

"a treasure trove of information organized in a beautiful package . . . Highly recommended." Thanks @geolibrarian.bsky.social for this lovely review. tinyurl.com/nd4rhhfd #TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky #SchoolLibraries @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Lovely review of CAT NAP by @amanda4kidlit.bsky.social over at www.24carrotwriting.com!

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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

I’m honored to have a review like this from The Horn Book!

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Medicare for all. Demand it. Healthcare is a fundamental human right.

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Haven’t been able to get to one of my CAT NAP events yet? Come join me and dozens of amazing authors/illustrators at the Newton Children’s Book Festival tomorrow (Sun.), from 11:00am—3:00 pm! I’ll bring one of the 3D artworks I created for the illustrations. Also—free stickers!

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Today at 2:00, @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social will host a CAT NAP reading and signing. Come see some of the original 3D art from the book, get a signed copy—and stickers! @harperkids.bsky.social #greenwillowbooks

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Sarah S. Brannen @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

There are not one, but two picture books about little skaters coming out on November 11! How cool is that? I can't wait to read @brittanyjthurman.bsky.social's COME CATCH A DREAM, it sounds wonderful.

Cover of the picture book Come Catch A Dream shows a young child with yellow mittens and hat, a scarf, a blue jacket and white skates, looking excited.

Cover of the picture book LOLLY ON THE ICE shows a young child with curly red hair, yellow mittens, a yellow scarf with white stars, a coral jacket and white skates, in front of the moon. A happy dog follows her.

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Becky Gehrisch - kidlit picture books @gehrisch-arts.com · 19/09/2025

I had a blast interviewing @brianlies.bsky.social in the latest episode of the Origins of Creativity Podcast! Check it out!

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HarperStacks @harperstacks.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Calling all cat lovers, museum goers, art appreciators, and picture book readers—CAT NAP by @brianlies.bsky.social is finally here! 🐈 🎨 Looking for ways to spark creativity in your classroom or library with CAT NAP? Click here for a free educator's guide: bit.ly/4lZmj5M

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

How exciting that Meet the Mini-mammals is on the @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social bestseller list for the third month in a row! @brianlies.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Near Gaithersburg, MD? Join me and many other wonderful authors and illustrators at the Gaithersburg Book Festival, 10-6, Saturday, May 17th. I’ll be presenting and signing @mstewartscience.bsky.social ‘s MEET THE MINI MAMMALS (and a sneak peek at what’s next!).

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Nancy Hudgins @nancyhudgins.com · 17/04/2025

This one never grows old: THE ROUGH PATCH, a #picturebook written and illustrated by @brianlies.bsky.social. About sharing your life with a dog. So poignant and lovely. And if you love dogs, check out @weratedogs.com. Always heartwarming. #kidlit #PB

The cover art is a picture of a gardener (who happens to be a fox) on a ladder shaping a tall bush with shears. He's wearing a red long sleeved undershirt, denim blue overalls and gloves. The background has a fence in the midground and the sky above.

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Bookstr @bookstr.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

From "Bitsy Bat, School Star" by @kazwindness.bsky.social to "Bats at the Library" by @brianlies.bsky.social , these amazing illustrated children's books will bring kids closer to a deep connection with a mysterious but cute creature at nighttime. 🦇 [🖋️ Writer: Sophia Gerneck] 📚💙 #BookSky #Bat

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The name is pronounced “lees,” and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise (don’t be fooled by the pirate readings of my books on YouTube!).

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

One more reason to love and support local independent bookstores. My book with @brianlies.bsky.social is #2 on the @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social bestsellers list. #edusky #kidlit @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Delighted to see that @mrschureads.bsky.social added my upcoming CAT NAP to his 2025 Books I Love presentation. Thank you, Mr. Schu!

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

OK. Name a thing you do that makes sense to you— but might seem obsessive to other people. I’ll start: I take the hotel shampoo I’ve opened back home with me, and get four or five further washes out of it.

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Mark your calendar! @brianlies.bsky.social and I will be sharing our new book @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social on Sat March 15 at 11:00 am. We hope you join us for a reading, STEM activity and art demo. tinyurl.com/3fzxdha3

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I was just texting someone, and my phone autocorrected “anniversary” to “loin weasel.”

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Jodie Apeseche @jodieapeseche.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The final prompt for #januarty is #angle and in looking through my work I found this "Botello's Menagerie" which was done in #procreate as an ode to one of my favorite artists, #angelbotello I think you will find a few wonky angles! #figurativeart #procreateart #cat #bird

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I’m donating an illustrator portfolio review, including a 30 minute phone / Zoom call to discuss— and an inscribed copy of my 2019 Caldecott Honor book THE ROUGH PATCH as a separate item. Bid on either or both, to aid LA area wildfire relief —bidding ends TONIGHT (Tuesday) at 8 PM Pacific!!

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Raise your hand if you’ve ever hit “like” on a post partly because you saw it was at something like “1.9k likes,” and hoped yours would bump it to 2k

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Congratulations to @amedyckman.bsky.social for the Geisel Award win for VACATION (illus. by Mark Teague)!!!

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Is anyone else aamused that, in tv police procedurals, ALL suspects have clear and professionally-lighted headshots that can be pinned to the “murder board” as the sleuths discuss the crime?

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Woo-hoo! Thank you @slj.com for this fantastic STARRED review. @brianlies.bsky.social and I are thrilled. #edusky #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

The first reviews for my upcoming book with @brianlies.bsky.social are in, and they're terrific. Meet the Mini-mammals hits bookshelves in March 2025, but it's available now for pre-order at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social tinyurl.com/3fzxdha3

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 21/06/2024

📚👍It's #TakeYourDogToWorkDay! 🐶 Here's a 2019 review I did on THE ROUGH PATCH by @brianlies.bsky.social about a true love between a fox & dog (warning-it's a tear jerker). Do you have a dog you love? Post your pic in the comments! heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r... #whattoread #bookreview

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Review: It's Take Your Dog To Work Day!

Dogs are often called “man’s best friend,” but I would argue they can be man’s, woman’s, child’s, or even a fox’s best friend. Brian Lies has created a beautiful book about the bond...

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 22/06/2024

Wow, @brianlies.bsky.social has outdone himself. The art in our upcoming book is A.MAZ.ING. Available now for pre-order tinyurl.com/3fjzewy3 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit #edusky

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Brian Lies @brianlies.bsky.social · 27/09/2023

I’m coining a new sociological term, “Gen Pan,” the group of young people who were in school during the pandemic. I think the next 10+ yrs. will show how it changed us, and changed them most of all.

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