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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

💡Turning regular princess PJs into Hanukkah pajamas? Challenge accepted. 👍  For pajama people and anyone who can’t resist a fun, economical kids’ craft… We love 💗 decorating holiday pajamas. My daughter & I had a blast sprucing up these character PJs for my niece. 🥰 @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🎉 Just found out there’s a $2 coupon for MAZEL TOV, BABY! on Amazon! 📚No clue how long it will last- had to spread the word! 🙌 @sourcebookskids @vardaart #amazondeal #booksales #kidsbook #holidaygift #kidlit #holidaygiftideas #holidaydeals #bookgifts

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the board book, MAZEL TOV, BABY! by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social, illustrated by Varda Livney (Sourcebooks Kids) To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry is our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-...

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🎉 Feeling grateful to @katzjcc It was a joy to read HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS 📖 A BIG thank U to those who helped plan! 🥰 We read, talked Hanukkah, discussed making 📚 & staying positive🌟We EVEN 🎨 pjs. CHECK OUT the 6–7 pjs! HA! 😂💙 @SourcebooksKids

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

📚Story time @ Zibby’s is almost here! 🎉 Join us October 4th @ 10:00am for stories, crafts, & snacks✨AND it’s FREE! 🥳 👉 Save your spot on Eventbrite/ visit Zibby’s Bookshop’s site for details‼️ @sbkslibrary.bsky.social #kidlit #authorevent #storytime #kidsbook #toddler #santamonica

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

It was such an honor and pleasure to be interviewed by @deborahkalb.bsky.social 💗🥰 ⬇️

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

My friend @ashleymillsmon 💗 made the sweetest 🎵 to go w/ my new book 📖 MAZEL TOV, BABY! The song is SO lively I just had to dance 🥰 ✨ Want the FULL song FREE? 1️⃣ Preorder MAZEL TOV, BABY! 2️⃣ Email proof → darahenrybooks@gmail.com 3️⃣ Get download 💫

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Thank you @pbsoar.bsky.social 😍🥰 I’m so excited about the upcoming launch of my second book!! 😊 ⬇️

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Somehow it’s July 😳which means MAZEL TOV, BABY! launches soon 🥳(9/16/25 w/ Sourcebooks Kids).  It’s a celebration 🥰 of little wins—those tiny-but-mighty moments that deserve a cheer 🎉Plus, @vardaart created 👏such cute babies—you’ll love them!! 👶👶🏽👶🏾😍 @vardaart.bsky.social @sourcebooks.bsky.social

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

💫EXCITING NEWS!! Barnes & Noble is having a preorder sale! 🎉🥳 Pre-order your copy of MAZEL TOV BABY with code PREORDER25 and get 25% off between April 23rd through April 25th! ✨Celebrate life—and every baby step along the way—with your little one! 🚼 🥰 #bnpreorder #books #kidsbook

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

✨Passover prep in full swing! 🥰 Tossed some books 📚 & toys 🐸, into a gift basket— don’t forget the plague masks. Bring on the frogs and fun! 😍😊💗 @alansilberberg.bsky.social @artbyann.bsky.social @viviankirkfield.bsky.social #passover

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Kellie Beggs @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Tentative dates for #PBandKidJudges #kidlit writing competition. I hope to have the website up ASAP, but for sure by the date listed. Thank you all for blowing this up! The more hype/ the more excited my kids are. You all are fueling that 🔥 and I ♥️ you for it!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 23/01/2025

Bidding ends Jan.26! KidLit For Los Angeles auction aka @kidlitforla.bsky.social raises funds for wildfire relief efforts. Items incl advice from #KidLit editors, agents, ADs, creators. I'm offering KidLit portfolio critique and an AMA (Ask Me Anything). Art: Sydney Hanson. #KidLitForLosAngeles

KidLit Auction Jan. 20-26, raising funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief. Art shows a cute bear in a construction hat carrying a giant pencil, paintbrush, and pen. Background is L.A. skyline in a loosely drawn ink line. Art by Sydney Hanson.

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Celebrate 🎉 the holidays with pajama joy 💗 & HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS 📖 💫Amazon has the BEST PRICE 🎉of the season ‼️ Check it out‼️ @sourcebookskids #kidlit #giftguide #kidsgifts #picturebooks #hanukkah #holidaysale #hanukkahgifts #ʜᴏʟɪᴅᴀʏᴅᴇᴀʟs

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

✨Thank you @evelyn_taft for reading HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS on Holiday Stories 🎄🕎 w/ KCAL News @kcalnews 😊 It was a treat 💗 to wake up, tune-in, & watch the lovely stories📖 🥰 @sourcebookskids #kidlit #holidaystories #holidaybooks #kidbooks #familytime #giftguide #kidsgifts #picturebooks #hanukkah

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

✨Happy Holidays, Everyone!! 🕎🎄The holiday episode of The Stall Talk is UP on YouTube! 🎉 @skylarsorkin & I talked about life, writing, rejection, resilience & MORE 💗 It was such a great experience!! 🥰 Thank you @skylarsorkin @auntjenilee @rachael.fisher_ and the whole @stalltalkbabes crew!! 😍

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E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I ♥️ talking w/kids about stories & I had a wonderful visit with 2nd graders! We chatted about the magic of #reading and of course, #Hanukkah! And, we all dived into the holiday spirit when I read HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS by author @darahenrywrites.bsky.social Plus, each child was gifted a book to keep!🩵

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

✨HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS is about finding joy 🥰 🎉even when life doesn’t go according to plan. We asked @pbsoar about their fav 💗 aspects of the book. HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS is ✍️ by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social & illus by Olga & Aleksey Ivanov

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

✨SOOOOO excited to share this news‼️I’m on Brightly Storytime reading HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS!! 🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳 Check it out!! Link: m.youtube.com/watch?v=IEsy... @sourcebookskids #picturebooks #storytime #readaloud #readingtime #hanukkah #bookstagram #bookforkids #readingtime

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

✨It doesn’t get much better than a Latke Hanukkah Pajamakkahs party AT SCHOOL ✏️🍎 🥰 We even played dreidel! Such a great school visit—a whole latke fun! 😂😬 @sourcebookskids #kidlit #picturebooksofinstagram #holidaytime #hanukkah #hanukkahtime #authorvisit #latke #latkeparty

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

We're posting great book + gift ideas all week📚🎁 🌻ABUELO’S FLOWER SHOP by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social @deiselino.bsky.social & @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social beamingbooks.com/store/produc... 🌸Flower Growing Gardening Kit walmart.com/ip/NATIONAL-...? 🌼Pressed Flower Kit flowerclvb.com/gift-items/k...

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

We 💙themed book + gift pairings! ❄️ 📗 ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS by @kristimahoney.bsky.social & @chantelleburgen.bsky.social www.amazon.com/Alpacas-Terr... 🦙Alpaca Stuffies (great library companions) www.amazon.com/YUKOUQIAN-Bi... 📚Personalized Library Tote www.amazon.com/Personalized...

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Love a themed gift?❄️ 🤎LUPITA’S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS by @steenahernandez.bsky.social (art by Melissa Castillo & published by @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social) beamingbooks.com/store/produc... 🎨Wooden Ballet Cutouts amazon.com/Ballerina-Or... 🖌️Colors-of-the-World Paints amazon.com/Crayola-Colo...

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Check out all the fantastic book + gift pairing ideas from PBSOAR members! ❄️ 🌊INTO THE MIGHTY SEA by Arlene Abundis (illustrated by Cynthia Alonso) harpercollins.com/products/int... 🎨🖌️Paint Set amazon.com/Art-Canvas-P... 📘Easy Origami Book amazon.com/Origami-Dove...

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Pair pajamas and an author visit +an amazing staff & lively/participatory kids = FUN! FUN! FUN!🥳❤️ Thank you, Tuvia School for such a wonderful school visit today 📚🎉 @SourcebooksKids @PagesMB #kidlit #picturebook #kidsbooks #hanukkah #pbs

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

✨There are TWO (free) really FUN color-by-number 🖍️ sheets on my website. Thanks to @sarikopitnikoff 🌟for creating these awesome resources!! 👏😍 link in bio! 👍 More info⬇️ @Sourcebookskids #picturebook #teacherlibrarian #teacher #classroom #activities #elementaryteacher #hanukkah #hanukkahactivities

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

A themed book + gift idea that is (hopefully) not cursed! THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY NOT CURSED📗by @meganwoodward.bsky.social (illustrated by Risa Rodil) www.simonandschuster.com/books/This-B... Wizard Wand 🪄 www.amazon.com/Wizarding-Wo... Sensory Noodles 💜 www.amazon.com/Schylling-Ra...

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

We're posting themed book + gift ideas all week! HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social 📗 bookshop.org/p/books/hanu... Plush Dog w/ personalized T-shirt 🐶 personalizationmall.com/Happy-Hanukk... Hanukkah PJ's 💙 (20% off w/ coupon code PBSOAR) midrashmanicures.com/products/tie...

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

We're posting themed gift ideas all week!🎉 I AM A THUNDERCLOUD 📗by @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social and @mariehermansson.bsky.social hachettebookgroup.com/titles/leah-... 🌩️ Plush etrunktoys.com/products/squ... 🌈 Craft www.amazon.com/Craft-tastic... 🌨️ For Bath/Pool fatbraintoys.com/toy_companie...

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I’m ready for the holidays & to celebrate Hanukkah 🕎 in my pajamakkahs w/ my debut📖HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS!! 🥰😉 See more details below ⬇️ #holidayjoy #holidaygiftideas #holidayfun #giftguide #bookstagram #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #writingcommunity

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Happy (early) Hanukkah to…ME!! 😊 🎁 I had a HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS mug made ☕️ & I LOVE IT 💗 I can’t wait to use it while wearing my Hanukkah Pajamakkahs & reading my 📖 😉😆 #choosejoy #holidayjoy #holidaygiftideas #giftguide #hanukkah #hanukkahpajamas #kidlit #picturebook #writingcommunity

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Love a themed gift? We'll be posting ideas all week! 🎉 LADYBUG LAUNCH INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY OF CHINITAS IN SPACE @melissatrempe.bsky.social 🐞 www.simonandschuster.com/books/Ladybu... Ladybug Stuffy www.amazon.com/Reversible-L...? My First Science Kit www.amazon.com/Doctor-Jupit...?

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Ready for 🦃 🍴 & fam, EVEN if it doesn’t go as planned🥰 That’s a theme in HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS & an impt lesson for kids! Flexibility & choosing joy! 😊 HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS makes a great 🎁 goes 👍 with pjs! ✨Blk Fri Deal 25% off!! 🎉 @SourcebooksKids #kidlit #picturebooks #hanukkah

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

✨What an honor to be reviewed by @sydneytaylorschmooze & @lindaemarshall Thank you so much!! Full of gratitude 🥹🥰 & over the moon!! For the complete review, please visit: sydneytaylorschmooze.com @sourcebookskids #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #holidaygiftideas #bookreview #hanukkah

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Hi friends! 👋 Working on learning this app and finding the #writingcommhnity here. #kitlit

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

I MADE IT YA’LL 🙌 🎉 #dallastexas Back to my hometown! 🥹 I haven’t visited in years! 💫If you’re around, come 👋& check it out ⬇️#bookevent ✨Interabang Books on Saturday, 10/26 at 10:30am ✨JCC Dallas on Sunday, 10/27 from 1:30-3:00 #kidlit #picturebook#picturebooks #kidsbooks @Sourcebookskids

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

This is a super kid-relatable PB! Young readers will admire Ruthie’s determination & adore the humor & darling illustrations. HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social and Olga & Aleksey Ivanov is a wonderful celebration of Hanukkah & a fun read-aloud with loads of onomatopoeia! #kidlit

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

Soaked up the last bit of summer ☀️with my littles yesterday! Winged reflections are 😍 #descansogardens

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

Holidays are coming 🎉Give the 🎁 of reading! Buy 📚for yourself, buy 📚 for family & friends & for a good cause. ✨In partnership w/ Jewish Big Bros & Big Sis of LA!✨ HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS out 9/3. Order now! @SourcebooksKids Details ⬇️: www.pagesabookstore.com/event/specia...

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 14/08/2024

🤔 When you’re planning author event outfits…looks like Ruthie & I will be “Pajama Chic!” Comfy & cozy for the win!! 😆😊 HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS pub day 9/3/94 🥳🎉 @SourcebooksKids Join us 9/7 @ 11:00am Pages: a bookstore in Manhattan Beach, CA for our launch event! #kidlit #picturebooks

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 20/06/2024

🎉 I’ll be signing advanced reader’s copies of HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS Where: American Library Association’s annual conference in San Diego on Sunday, June 30th @ 9:00 A.M. and at 1:00 P.M. I can’t wait to connect with teachers, librarians, and writing friends. #teachers #librarians #kidlit

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 15/06/2024

Tried on my #Ruthie inspired #pajamakkahs ❤️ ✨Question for those who’ve attended #ALA (newbie here ) 😊: 🤔Signing books ✍️ in @SourcebooksKids booth while wearing these ⬇️ pjs… ✅YAY? or ✅Nay? #writingcommunity #kidlit #author #PictureBooks #debutauthor #KidLitMegaFeed

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 15/06/2024

Someone loves my #HanukkahPajamakkahs bookmarks!! And apparently they serve as face scratchers, too. Who knew??!! 😆🐈‍⬛🐾❤️

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 20/04/2024

I’ve been meaning to add this…🎉 🥳❤️

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