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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy Book Birthday! Perfect for young readers, My Lucky Leaf is a whimsical picture book that celebrates the childhood joys of catching and identifying fall leaves, featuring vivid collage illustrations crafted from crayon rubbings of actual fall leaves. Order today: www.laurasmetana.com

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Get ready for #fall fun with my new author-illustrated picture book, MY LUCKY LEAF, coming 9/1/26! This whimsical story celebrates the childhood joys of catching and identifying fall leaves, with vivid watercolor collage illustrations made with crayon rubbings of actual fall leaves. Pre-order today!

My Lucky Leaf by Laura Smetana, coming 9/1/26. "This lyrical ode to leaves is guaranteed to resonate with the burgeoning nature lover in your life." -Kirkus Reviews. Pre-order today!

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Happy Book Birthday @robincurrie.bsky.social! Read more about Robin's sweet book here: robincurrie.substack.com/p/happy-birt...

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Join me for a Story Time & Draw Along at Rosewood Farm on Friday, August 29th at 10:30am! www.facebook.com/share/1EdkMB...

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Join me for a storytime and cut-paper collage activity at the Summit Public Library District on Wed. July 16th at 5pm!

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Join me for a day of family fun at the Driehaus Museum's FREE community day on Saturday, July 12! I'll be leading a nature-themed story time, hands-on art activities, and collage card-making station based on my book, My Love for You Is Like a Garden.🌸 Learn more: driehausmuseum.org/programs/det...

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Thank you @jenanbenton.bsky.social for having me on your blog to share the story behind my #picturebook My Love for You Is Like the Night Sky!

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Thank you All Saints preschoolers for a great #authorvisit last week! I had so much fun reading MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE THE NIGHT SKY and drawing a night sky scene together with you! ⭐🔭📝 #kidlit #schoolvisit #author #illustrator #ReadLocalIL #readaloud

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Check out my interview with Me Two Books about my new #picturebook, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE THE NIGHT SKY! www.metwobooks.com/blog/my-love... And remember to enter the Giveaway for a chance to win a signed book & night sky themed prize pack! ⭐🔭 @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social #kidlit #bedtime

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MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE THE NIGHT SKY-Author Interview and Giveaway

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Thank you @deborahkalb.bsky.social for having me on your blog to share the story behind my new #picturebook, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE THE NIGHT SKY! ✨

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Discover the story behind my new #picturebook My Love for You Is Like the Night Sky in this interview with Deborah Kalb! deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/05/q-wi... And enter the Giveaway with to win a signed book & a night sky themed prize pack! ✨ @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social #kidlit #bedtime

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Q&A with Laura Smetana

Laura Smetana is the author and illustrator of the new children's picture book My Love for You Is Like the Night Sk...

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Need a bedtime book mixing love & learning? My Love for You is Like the Night Sky teaches kids about space with stunning art while wrapping them in warmth. Read Bookworm for Kids review & enter to win a copy! bookwormforkids.com/2025/05/my-l... #PB #bedtimestory #STEM @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social

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My Love for You is Like the Night Sky by Laura Smetana

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

"My Love for You Is Like the Night Sky is a reassuring story of parental love and the perfect invitation to cuddle and contemplete the sky waiting for a shooting star!" -Un viaje en libro: Libros en inglés paoladellacqua35.wixsite.com/unviajeenlib... #kidlit #picturebook #newbook #booklaunch

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My Love for You is Like the Night Sky

Author-Illustrator: Laura SmetanaDISCLOSUREThis post is sponsored by Flying Cardinal Press. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.GIVEAWAYEnter for a chance to ...

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Thank you #Eichelberger K-5th for a great #authorvisit! I had so much fun sharing my books, the inspiration behind them & showing you how to make YOUR own books! And I loved seeing the creativity in your draw-along drawings. ✏️😍 #kidlit #schoolvisit #author #illustrator #CCSD202 #ReadLocalIL #read

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

There is still time to enter to win a signed copy of "My Love for You Is Like the Night Sky" and a Full Moon Tracker created by @jessieleh.bsky.social!

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

"...a fun introduction to astronomy as well as a feel-good story to read together with your own loved one." Thanks to The Fairview Review for featuring my #pb My Love for You Is Like the Night Sky on your blog! Read more: fveslibrary.blogspot.com/2025/05/virt... #bedtime #ChildrensBooks #kidlit

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @laurasmetana.bsky.social!#picturebook, 📚MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE THE NIGHT SKY, published by Flying Cardinal Press, hit shelves today! Check it out! buff.ly/AANH9EK

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Happy Book Birthday! My #picturebook, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE THE NIGHT SKY is here! With vibrant watercolor collages, it’s a celebration of the boundless love between parent and child! 🔭🌝🌠❤️ Order today: www.laurasmetana.com #newbook #booklaunch #kidlit #SCBWI #stars #nightsky #moon #illustrator

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Win “My Love for You Is Like the Night Sky” and my Full Moon Tracker! 1. FOLLOW @jessieleh.bsky.social and @laurasmetana.bsky.social 2. LIKE and SHARE this post 3. COMMENT on this post and TAG a friend or 2 Ends on 5/14/25 at 12pm EST. Winner chosen at random. Open to US only. #kidlit #booksky

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Today’s pb is the lovely “My Love for You Is Like the Night Sky” by: @laurasmetana.bsky.social Plan a bedtime hike, & make moon granola all inspired by the story! www.wineberrywoodpress.com/2025/05/05/m... Thanks to Flying Cardinal Press for the arc copy, opinions are my own. #kidlit #booksky

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Thank you @ptnozellwrites.bsky.social for this lovely review! "All of the action occurs at night, but Smetana sprinkles light throughout, bringing a glow to the scenes that invites readers to pause and reflect on the wonders of space and parental love." patricianozell.com/2025/05/09/p... #kidlit

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PPBF – My Love for You is Like the Night Sky

Just in time for clear spring and summer evenings, today’s Perfect Picture Book celebrates the love between mothers and their children. Title: My Love for You is Like the Night Sky Written & Il…

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Thank you Landmark Elementary K-5th students in McHenry, IL for a wonderful #authorvisit last week! It was so much fun reading together, discussing inspiration, making idea notebooks & drawing together with you! ✏️ 🎨 📖 #kidlit #schoolvisit #author #illustrator #scbwi

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

I'm thrilled to share this review from #KirkusReviews for my #picturebook, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE THE NIGHT SKY, a companion to my Kirkus-starred MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A GARDEN (2023)! Thank you, Kirkus! 😍 Out May 12th! Pre-order here: www.laurasmetana.com #nightsky #kidlit #SCBWI #newbook

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Night sky stargazing with cut-paper watercolor collage for the April #scbwiDrawThis the prompt: Astronomy! ✨ #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #art

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Thank you All Saints K-5th students for a fun #authorvisit last week! I enjoyed reading together, discussing inspiration & how books are made. And I loved drawing with you & hearing your story ideas! ✏️ 🎨 📖 Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers!! 💐❤️ #kidlit #schoolvisit #author #illustrator

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I had a wonderful time teaching a cut-paper collage cardmaking class with teens at the Downers Grove Public Library last month! 🌷✂️🎨 For future events visit: www.laurasmetana.com/events #artist #illustrator #collage #author

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Ready for spring? Get kids excited about gardening and reading with my #picturebook MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A GARDEN, which is featured in the @IBPAonline Spring 2025 Bookstore catalog! 🌷📖 Explore the whole catalog here: bit.ly/IBPAspring25 #kidlit #spring #gardening

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Thank you Eisenhower Elementary K-1 students for a great #authorvisit this week! I had so much fun reading with you, showing you the steps you can take to make your own books & drawing together. I can't wait to hear about the books you make! #kidlit #schoolvisit #author #illustrator

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Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I'm thrilled to have my first solo show titled “Stories in Collage" at the Woodridge Public Library from February 2-28, 2025! The exhibit features cut-paper watercolor collages from my #childrensbooks and works inspired by my travels. #kidlit #kidlitart www.artsdupage.org/event/woodri...

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