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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thank you @cbcbooks.bsky.social for including GRANDMA’S FAVORITE @kanemillerbooks.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social on your Fall 2026 post: The Wisdom of Elders. cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists… We spy HILWA’S GIFTS Safa Suleiman /Candlewick /Anait Semirdzhyan too! @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

NEW on the blog: Happy “Our Play” Birthday! = 2 Act Comedy for Young Adult Actors — with Uproar Theatrics. (Ever wonder what an author does when she's not writing children's books?) erindealey.com/plays-for-youn… @eastwestlit.bsky.social @ncte.org @uproartheatrics.com #theater

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

WOW! 🌸📚🌸 Thank you @lindentree.bsky.social & Turbow Farms for including JUST FLOWERS @k8cosgrove.bsky.social Sleeping Bear @eastwestlit.bsky.social in these beautiful #flower pairings. We are truly honored. 🌸📚🌸

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Have you noticed the #BookBirthday blog took a break after Fine Arts Camp & before Back-to-School? We'll return on Sept. 1st to celebrate @mrschureads.bsky.social’ LILY-MAY'S JOYFUL DAY, illus. Holly Hatam @charlesbridge.bsky.social Meanwhile, check these out: erindealey.com/raising-reader…

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Coming to you, Sacramento! THIS Saturday 🌟📚🌟 FREE BOOKS + Storytime & activity. Underground Books @eastwestlit.bsky.social Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social K IS FOR #Kindergarten @josephcowman.bsky.social Sleeping Bear

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

August #kidlit: erindealey.com/raising-reader… K IS FOR #KINDERGARTEN Sleeping Bear/Cowman GET READY FOR SCHOOL @janetnolan.bsky.social Neradova AlbertWhitman FIRST NIGHT OF HOWLERGARTEN @bshum79.bsky.social SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It was great to have our MOWMT chat misslisa.bsky.social about animal protagonists and writing from your heart! #WritingIsaLanguageART Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social PETER EASTER FROG G.BrianKaras /Caitlyn Dlouhy Books @simonkids.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Just discovered this @slj.com PictureBookPalooza panel. Sorry I missed it! Hope it went well. Adding our book to the discussion: Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlit #Skybrarians

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Save the date #Sac friends! Come celebrate (ALMOST) #backtoschool at Underground Books Songs, StoryTime & Chalk Art: K is for #Kindergarten /Sleeping Bear/ Joseph Cowman Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social / @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kinder #tk

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Feeling inspired, reassured and happily exhausted, thanks to our talented campers and my amazing staff at Fine Arts Camp where once again we are reminded that ART, THEATER and FRIENDSHIP are the answers. 🌟🎭🌟 #gratitude @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Dear #kidlit— Poppy would like to remind you to focus on what brings you joy. 🎾

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Wow! Very cool. You could frame that. Kids + Chalk = win win Squirrel, Porcupine, & Bear would be all in! Every time I read Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings and put out a bucket of chalk, the kids are immediately engaged. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Here’s what one of the “squirreliest” listeners did. (Seriously.)Amazing!!

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The First Drum I Ever Heard by Randy Preston, T Anthony @nancypaulson07.bsky.social “This rhythmic & engaging picture book celebrates the many sounds of drums through playful language & lively onomatopoeia …engaging read-aloud, charming & heartfelt celebration of sound.” @ala-booklist.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Love this message: “BLOGGING, Still Relevant…” and look at the stellar presenters! @fuse8.bsky.social @100scopenotes.bsky.social @colbysharp.bsky.social Edith Campbell 🌟📚🌟 Hmmm… if you need a #Kidlit #Blogger from California… erindealey.com/blog/ 🙋‍♀️

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

So honored to be part of the very first Reading Rainbow Day @fairytaletownsac.bsky.social THIS Thurs June 11th: 11am @kbiddle.bsky.social AS YOU ARE Magination/Wilkerson 12 noon Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social 2pm @etraintalks.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy to see @ernestocisneros.bsky.social & Dr. Virginia Loh Hagen on the Speaker List for this fall’s virtual California Reading Association conference! Save the date: Oct. 16-17. 🌟📚🌟 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… @nrogerszegarra.bsky.social @ilatoday.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Books make great #graduation gifts! 🎓Here’s a fun pairing for your PreK & TK grads 🎓 LLAMA LLAMA GRADUATION DAY Anna Dewdney @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social K IS FOR KINDERGARTEN @erindealey.bsky.social Illus. @josephcowman.bsky.social Sleeping Bear

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Be still my heart! 🌺🌼 It was a JUST FLOWERS day in TK yesterday. 🌸They decided to play “Flower farm” with our book! Illus. @k8cosgrove.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social Sleeping Bear #creativeplay #kidlit #botany 🌸📚🌸

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It’s #WorldBeeDay? 🐝 We suggest this BEE-utiful book illustrated by NYT BESTSELLING @k8cosgrove.bsky.social “The mayor. ‘ASTER?’ ‘Bees love them.’ ‘So do I.’” JUST FLOWERS 🌺🌸 a Junior Master #Gardener Growing Good Kids Award @erindealey.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social Sleeping Bear

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Sonoma Young Writers’ Awards was such a wonderful #kidlit event. Congrats to the young writers, their families & Teachers and librarians. Happy 60 years to CRA—wow! Special thanks to Gateway Reading Council @ilatoday.bsky.social for surprising me with your #Literacy Award! I am truly honored. 🌟📚🌟

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I hear it’s #NationalApplePieDay Why not National-Share-Pie-With -Your-Neighbors-Day? #community #kidlit #kindness JUST FLOWERS 🌸🌼🌺 Illus @k8cosgrove.bsky.social Sleeping Bear @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Day 2– #KidlitAgentWeek Post Photo of you & your #kidlit agent. Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social is the BEST! Fun fact: Caitlyn Dlouhy @simonkids.bsky.social found GOLDIE in the Slush Pile! I used it to introduce myself to DW at an @scbwisfneb.bsky.social conference long ago! 🌟📚🌟

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Thank you to maistorybooklibrary over on Insta for including Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social in her NEW Books about Big Feelings #kidlit recommendations! 🌟📚🌟 www.instagram.com/reel/DYN0MUm...

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We’re bringing back #KidlitAgentWeek — now on 🦋. These wonderful #agents work diligently to connect #kidlit creators with editors —and that’s just the start! Post a thank you to your agent &/or agent friends. I’ll start: Thank you Deborah Warren for ALL you do for team @eastwestlit.bsky.social ❤️📚

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Love seeing the #kidlit community move forward from last week’s turmoil. YES to @katemessner.com (and others) suggesting we champion NEW books (besides our own). One way to discover new releases & their creators: erindealey.com/blog/ @roxannetroup.bsky.social @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

We’re in @theguardian.com ! “Other candidates for half-celebrations are children with #birthdays that fall midway between winter festivities, when school is out & friends are away. It was for these children that author Erin Dealey wrote The Half Birthday Book.” www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌻🌼🌸🌺 Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we raise them. May we be them. Art by @k8cosgrove.bsky.social from JUST FLOWERS @erindealey.bsky.social Sleeping Bear #kidlit @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

See you soon Gateway Reading Council 🌟📚🌟Honored to be part of your wonderful event to celebrate Young Writers! 🌟📚🌟 #kidlit @copperfieldsbooks.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

3/🐿️ Thank you to the BEST Booksellers and ALL THE KIDS who truly drew their hearts out! @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social My heart is full. 💕📚💕

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

2/🐿️ Thank you to the wonderful #teachers #librarians & #parents who jumped in when I said, “Want to host a Squirrel Party to celebrate my new book?” #kidlit #chalkart @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

April was a month of SQUIRREL PARTIES! 1/🐿️ I mean, when your book is called: Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social —that’s what you do! 📚🐿️📚Right?

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Happy #IndependentBookstoreDay 🌟📚🌟Thank you to ALL the Indies who create welcoming spaces for BookLovers + #kidlit everywhere. 🌟📚🌟 I’ll be at The Bookery today w/ SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social Story + ART at NOON

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Happy 4.15 #Aries #kidlit Birthday to @henryherz.bsky.social & @bethmcmullen.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉🎉 from the #KidlitAriesBirthdayClub Fun fact: You share a Birthday with Leonardo da Vinci & Henry James! Also friends —check out: @bethandlisapod.bsky.social

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

So happy to see JUST FLOWERS Sleeping Bear/ Illus. @k8cosgrove.bsky.social —a JuniorMasterGardener Growing Good Kids award winner 🌟📚🌟 on the April Read-aloud list from the California Reading Association 🌼🌸🌷THANK YOU!

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