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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Teachers, I made this for you!!

Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Signed preorders for my upcoming book (with Hina Abidi and Saffa Khan) are 25% off at my local indie through Tuesday, August 18. If you plan to buy a copy, now is the time! We can't wait to share this book with you all! On sale 1/12/27 from @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social #pakistanidecoratedtrucks

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Joana Pastro @joanapastro.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

FIREFLY SONG is a beautifully written by @colleenpaeff.bsky.social & illustrated by Ji-Hyuk Kim. It tells the true story of Lynn Frierson Faust who set out to prove synchronous fireflies in the Western Hemisphere. The back matter is full of great information & a very inspiring author’s note.

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

NUNU AND THE SEA is a gorgeous book that will help young readers see that though emotions can be scary, they don’t last forever. Parents and teachers will turn to this book often as a way to help children navigate difficult emotions. ♥️ @isabellakung.bsky.social, congratulations on another winner!

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

PENGUINS DON'T WEAR PANTS has humor, absurdity, a cookie recipe (!!), penguins doing all kinds of un-penguin like activities, asteroids, and more. Kudos to @abicushman.com, the master of the hilarious read-aloud. You've done it again, Abi!! @harperkids.bsky.social

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Comment on the blog post for a chance to win a free copy of PUFFLINGS FLY FREE!

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Don't miss the fantastic @steamteambooks.bsky.social author @colleenpaeff.bsky.social sharing her stunning new STEM picture book releasing in June 2026. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @lindaolafsdottir.bsky.social Margaret K. McElderry Books #interview #kidlit #pufflings #citzenscience 📚👍

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

What a delight to see our client @colleenpaeff.bsky.social, alongside illustrator @lindaolafsdottir.bsky.social, chat about PUFFLINGS FLY FREE during Betsy Bird's #puffin Youtube spotlight! Don't miss out on this gorgeous book! #pufflings #iceland #rescue #kidlit #picturebook

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I am in love with this beautifully rendered story of how even the most seemingly inconsequential relationships can create lasting change. AT THE WINDOW is one of those books the makes you feel cozy and warm from cover to cover -- and the illustrations by Qin Leng are sublime! @hopelim.bsky.social

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I'm in love with this story of how even the most seemingly inconsequential relationships can leave a lasting impact. AT THE WINDOW is one of those books the makes you feel cozy and warm from cover to cover – and Qin Leng's illustrations are sublime. @hopelim.bsky.social

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I was delighted by @pragmaticmom.bsky.social and @kongsavage.bsky.social's book FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE! Grab a copy and uncover the mystery of where fortune cookies were first made! @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social #FortuneCookie #FoodHistory #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A lovely review for FIREFLY SONG from the Friends Journal. 💚

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

@joanapastro.bsky.social! LUCAS AND THE CAPOEIRA CIRCLE is such a sweet story of bravery, family, and community. I'd never heard of a capoeira circle before and now I'm obsessed with watching videos of them! Thanks for bringing this unique tradition to light! #Capoeira #Brazil #courage #facingfears

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

If you're a book creator and you're mad about our latest scandal du jour I encourage you to channel that energy into: 1. Calling your reps (house) and demanding they vote no on HRs 7661 and 2616 2. Volunteering with AABB. We NEED more people. We NEED this energy. TLDR: Touch grass, call your reps

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

@abicushman.com has done it again! FLAMINGOS ARE PRETTY FUNKY is chock full of fascinating information about flamingos. There's something for everyone in this clever, funny, factual picture book. 🦩

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Many thanks to The Horn Book for featuring FIREFLY SONG for Women's History Month! It was an honor to tell Lynn's story. She's an amazing woman and a tireless advocate for the tiny creatures who share our planet. 💚 @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

"Pufflings Fly Free! tells the story of Freya, a young girl who sets out on a Midnight rescue mission with her family." — @colleenpaeff.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/01/puff...

Pufflings Fly Free!: A Recue Tale from Iceland by Colleen Paeff and Linda Ólafsdóttir

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I’m am thrilled to share the gorgeous cover created by Linda Ólafsdóttir for my upcoming picture book, PUFFLINGS FLY FREE! @lindaolafsdottir.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We are pleased to announce that FIREFLY SONG was named an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the NSTA! Congratulations to SteelWorks author @colleenpaeff.bsky.social and illustrator Ji-Hyuk Kim. #NSTA #science #kidlit #picturebooks #STEAM

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

"A sparkling tribute to following one's passion. Colleen Paeff's text and Ji-Hyuk Kim's illustrations shine! Curious young nature lovers will find themselves in Lynn's story and feel empowered by her drive." @colleenpaeff.bsky.social

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

BOXER BABY BATTLES BEDTIME by @pragmaticmom.bsky.social and Kai Gietzen is my new go-to gift for baby showers and toddler birthday parties. It’s fun and funny and it really does sound like a boxing match! Even better, there’s a glossary of boxing lingo. So! Much! Fun! #boxing #figurativelanguage

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Nonfiction picture books are hard enough to write in prose, but @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social manages to delight and inform in RHYME! Pick up OUTDOOR FARM, INDOOR FARM as an alternative to the standard children's book about farm life and discover a whole new world, beautifully illustrated by Xin Li.

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Adorable. Cozy. Comforting. Funny. If you're looking for a book that's both hilarious and heart-warming, this is it. @abicushman.com and Charlotte Offsay create the best kind of noise in The Quiet Forest.

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Kirsten W. Larson @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

🎙️New podcast episode! Where's the line between nonfiction vs informational fiction in #kidlit? @colleenpaeff.bsky.social & I explore why "Firefly Song" stayed nonfiction while "Pufflings Fly Free" needed fictional elements. 🐧 Plus Obsidian research tips! 🎧YouTube link: youtu.be/ic5E9T5LUzk

This is in an image of the Firefly Song book cover and author Colleen Paeff for ep. 13 the nonfiction/informational fiction divide.

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

THE GREAT STINK got a mention in the @washingtonpost.com! Q: My 6-year-old son loves encyclopedia-type books, such as the DK Eyewitness books. This makes bedtime reading particularly challenging for me as a fiction lover. How can I get my curious son into stories? Answer:

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

GIVEAWAY! I'm giving away a copy of the fabulous field guide to fireflies, written by Lynn Faust, plus a copy of FIREFLY SONG, my picture book biography of Lynn (who discovered a synchronous species of firefly in the Smoky Mnts!). Sign up for my newsletter to be entered to win! www.colleenpaeff.com

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

When I have an idea for a book, if it doesn't have four specific qualities, it's probably not a good fit for a picture book. Find out what those qualities are in this interview!

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

High praise for FIREFLY SONG! Thanks for spreading the word, Simon! 💚

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

I wish I could send everyone who's been posting about fireflies (or lightning bugs) in their yards a copy of Lynn Frierson Faust's fabulous field guide--but there are too many of you! However, I CAN give away a copy to one of my newsletter subscribers. Sign up by 7/15 to enter! www.colleenpaeff.com

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Who else will be at ALA Annual this weekend!? Come find me on Friday from 6-6:30 at the @simonkids.bsky.social booth #405 and drop a comment here to let me know where I can find YOU! Big thanks to @ssedlib.bsky.social for making this signing happen! ❤️ #ALAAC25 #ALA25 @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Congratulations to my critique partner @drliztracy.bsky.social!!! I love this book (and its author) so much. #amightygirl #soapboxderby #womeninSTEM #engineering #EDUsky

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Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans @aabbri.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

AABB-RI co-chair @jbradley.bsky.social was on @wgbh.org ‘s Under the Radar with Callie Crossley tonight as part of a round table discussion about the impact of censorship on authors. If you missed it live, stream it here (The whole series is great!) www.wgbh.org/culture/book...

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Unbound Pages: Authors Against Book Bans fights for the freedom to read

The organization brings together authors from all genres and for all ages in support of the freedom to read.

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Sign up to receive my newsletter by July 2 for a chance to win FIREFLY SONG: LYNN FRIERSON FAUST & THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN DISCOVERY, plus a copy of FIREFLIES, GLOW-WORMS & LIGHTNING BUGS, Lynn's field guide to N. American fireflies! www.colleenpaeff.com #fireflies #STEMeducation #EDUsky

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

FIREFLY SONG was mentioned as a "Hot read for long summer days" in the Lansing State Journal! Thank you to the librarians of the Capital Area District Library! #summerreadsforkids #nonfictionforkids #fireflies www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/life/2...

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Hot reads for long summer days: CADL literary experts share recommendations

Literary experts at the Capital Area District Libraries recommend these titles to jumpstart your summer reading

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Check out @patricianewman.bsky.social's LitLinks for a free activity on the art of persuasive letter writing! www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-how... #biology #amightygirl #edusky #persuasivewriting #womeninstem #LitLink #writingresource #fireflies #GSMNP #elkmont #synchronousfireflies

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I love Vicky Fang's interactive A to Z book, ALPHABOT! It's so much more than an alphabet book! Highly recommended for young robot fans, grown-up luddites, and everyone in between! Build robots and learn stuff! #robots #creativity #STEM #STEAM #robotics #CSed bookshop.org/p/books/alph...

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Check out AlphaBot - Even the youngest robotocists will love flipping the flaps to create their own robot—while exploring a simple A to Z roundup of robotics terms. ...

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Once Upon A Time Bookstore @shoponceuponatime.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Explore summer with Firefly Song, the new nonfiction picture book by Sibert Honoree @colleenpaeff.bsky.social. THIS Saturday, June 14th at 2 pm, Colleen will read her story, share her writing process, answer questions from the audience, and then sign books. Best for ages 4+.

A copy of Firefly Song on a green fabric background with yellow sparkles. The Firefly Song book cover has a digital watercolor painting of a young white girl with short brown hair holding up a jar of fireflies close to her face. The green nature around her is lit up by small yellow fireflies.

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Best book launch EVER! Thank you @shoponceuponatime.bsky.social for hosting the FIREFLY SONG launch party and thanks to everyone who came out to help me celebrate. What a perfect day!! @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

FIREFLY SONG is out today! I can't wait for you to read the true story of the woman who discovered the first documented species of synchronous fireflies in the Western Hemisphere! #amightygirl #tennessee #GSMNP #fireflies @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Thank you, Maria, for such a fun interview!

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Young naturalists will ❤️ MILKWEED FOR MONARCHS by @christinevanzandt.bsky.social & Alejandra Barajas. It blends lilting rhyme & just-right facts to create a book that will satisfy & delight anyone who's curious about the natural world. @steamteambooks.bsky.social www.beamingbooks.com/store/produc...

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Milkweed for Monarchs

In this lyrical account of a monarch butterfly's life cycle and environmental impact, rhythmic prose and intriguing facts bring this beautiful insect flying right off the page.

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Colleen Paeff @colleenpaeff.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Have you ever wondered about the story behind the Louvre's glass pyramid? Wonder no more! This fascinating picture book by @jeannewharvey.bsky.social & Khoa Le explains the inspiration, struggles, and successes of this famous structure and the man behind it. www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Gl...

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The Glass Pyramid

Two starred reviews! In this “stunning” (Booklist, starred review) picture book, award-winning picture book biographer Jeanne Walker Harvey tells t...

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