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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

📚👍Happy #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay! 🚌 My GF was a bus driver, and I appreciated him. Here's my review of this cute #PB about a kid who ❤️ the bus - GUS ❤️ THE BUS by @lindsayleslie.bsky.social & Greta Ladi: #kidlit #picturebooks #whattoread #bookreview www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...

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BOOK REVIEW: IT’S SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY

Here’s a picture book about a little guy who really appreciates the bus!

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Please check out all the offerings and place your bid! Look at how much has been raised so far! There is so much kindness and empathy in the world, and that is a GREAT thing. www.32auctions.com/organization...

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PB Manuscript Critique + 30 min Zoom

Auction item 'PB Manuscript Critique + 30 min Zoom' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Hot from the pan — it’s launch day for Plenty of Pancakes! Huge thanks to illustrator Brianne Farley & the team at Putnam for making this book GBD (golden brown & delicious)! You can order anywhere books are sold, but if you'd like a signed copy, request here: belmontbooks.com/book/9780593700174

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 31/08/2025

After a busy week, yesterday I got to hear wonderful #picturebook authors @coffeycreative.bsky.social @karilavellewrites.bsky.social and @lindsayleslie.bsky.social talking and about the power of critique groups at the @scbwiatx.bsky.social monthly meeting at @bookpeople.com. So good! #scbwi

People sit in chairs listening to a panel of three women sitting at a white table, from left, Melissa Coffey, Kari Lavelle and Lindsay Leslie. A screen is to the left of them with a blurred image. The room has brown floor and gray-blue walls.

A display of picture books in stands on a brown wood cabinet with a black top. From left the books are So You Want To Build A Library and Gus Hearts the Bus by Lindsay Leslie, the first two Butt or Face books by Kari Lavelle as well as her We Move the World and Ode to a Grapefruit behind, and Fridge-o-polis by Meliss Coffey.

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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

As the flowers bloom & the sun is shining, check out our favorite Diverse Picture Books About Nature. 🦋☀️🌷📕 www.kidlit.tv/2025/07/dive... @candlewickpress.bsky.social @alexmorssauthor.bsky.social @seantaylorreal.bsky.social @carmenmok.bsky.social @saraoleary.bsky.social @lindsayleslie.bsky.social

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I’m celebrating a #bookbirthday today! Welcome to the world, GUS HEARTS THE BUS! May you zoom into young readers’ hearts. 💕 @geetaladi.bsky.social

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Whenever I get a chance to connect with @viviankirkfield.bsky.social, it’s a good day! She is such a lifter of writers, educators & librarians, and held dear by all of us in the kidlit community. Thanks for hosting me on your blog, Vivian! viviankirkfield.com/2025/06/28/w...

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Will Write for Cookies: LINDSAY LESLIE Plus Giveaway

WILL WRITE FOR COOKIES INSIGHT – INFORMATION – INSPIRATION FOR WRITERS, ILLUSTRATORS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS,AND BOOK LOVERS EVERYWHERE TODAY’S GUEST LINDSAY LESLIE I’ve known today&#8…

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Will you write for cookies? How about for a Tart Cherry Pie recipe from a former pie company owner? Please don't miss this inspiring interview w/the fabulous @lindsayleslie.bsky.social and snag her NO FAIL CRUST recipe & a chance to win a copy of her newest book viviankirkfield.com/2025/06/28/w...

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, GUS HEARTS THE BUS by @lindsayleslie.bsky.social, illustrated by @geetaladi.bsky.social (Sleeping Bear Press) out on July 1. To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Jena Benton @jenanbenton.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Thank you @lindsayleslie.bsky.social for the interview!

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (June 20): www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... Inside: Messy Characters, POV in Picture Books, Hiring Illustrators, more. Thanks @cyndiharvell.bsky.social for the illustration, @lindsayleslie.bsky.social & @tanyakonerman.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

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The Weekly 411 (6/20/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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BookPeople @bookpeople.com · 06/06/2025

When Gus and his family go on an outing and take the city bus to get there, Gus realizes he HEARTS the bus... Join Lindsay Leslie on July 13th discussing and signing her picture book GUS HEARTS THE BUS! More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople... @lindsayleslie.bsky.social

BookPeople Events Presnts Lindsay Leslie (author of SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY) speaking and signing on Sunday July 13th at 2PM

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

A little cover reveal for you today… GUS HEARTS THE BUS Illustrated by Geeta Ladi July 1, 2025 Sleeping Bear Books Everyone of us knows a Gus, whether you are Gus, have a Gus, or are acquainted with a Gus. This story is all about passions & pursuing them with abandon!

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Join @karilavellewrites.bsky.social and me at the Arlington Public Library this Saturday (3/15) to kick off Spring Break 2025 with: BATTLE OF THE GENRES! It will be good times and loads of fun!! More info here 👉🏻 arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/13910488

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I’m gearing up for this fantastic day of all things books w/ all these talented creators!!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Where are my elementary librarians & teachers? I’m giving away paperback copies of SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY! Reply with what is a must-have in your library (besides books!), and you will be entered into a drawing. I’ll pick 3 winners. Good luck!! Ends 1/8 @ 11:59 pm.

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year: WORLD READ ALOUD DAY! Feb. 5, 2025 If you’d like me to Zoom into your students’ classroom, read a book, book talk, & answer Q&A, I’d love nothing more! Sign up here 👇🏻 m.signupgenius.com#!/showSignUp... #librarians #educators #kidlit #WRAD

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I had 666 people I was following and needed to immediately change that! 😈 be gone

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

I’m glad I don’t have to say the word “tweet” or derivations thereof any more.

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Cory Putman Oakes @coryputmanoakes.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I made a starter pack of Austin Kid Lit Authors! If you're looking for a bunch of fun, passionate, kid lit writers to follow, this is a great place to start! go.bsky.app/Rke2No5

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

When reality is far better than fiction. Happy 24th anniversary to my co-author in life: @ryan-leslie.bsky.social!

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Anne Wynter is cooking up the perfect story at The Texas Book Festival!!

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Doing her BUTT OR FACE? thing at the Texas Book Festival! GO @karilavelle.bsky.social!!!

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

The many faces of me while reading to kiddos. 😂

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I’m going to spend my time making sure kids know the power of books. I’ll be here this weekend, doing just that: www.readingisrevolutionary.org/read-to-me-p...

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 20/06/2024

My very first nonfiction PB is out on sub! (I never thought I would utter those words.) Plz give it a 🤞🤞🤞!!!

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

This past year has been one of growth for me in my writing. ☑️ Work with novelist husband to create a hilarious fantasy MG graphic novel. Now on sub! ☑️ Research and write my very first nonfiction PB. Now with my critique partners! This old fiction PB writer is learning new tricks.

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

I’m BEEyond ecstatic to celebrate my BEEloved critique partner’s BEEautiful picture book: THE BEES OF NOTRE DAME!! Go get a copy! Yay, Meghan P. Browne, and what gorgeous illustrations by E.B. Goodale!!

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

I went to my kiddos’ old elementary school to read to a couple of classes, and arrived to find the lovely librarian reading my friend’s @karilavelle.bsky.social book. So. Much. Fun!

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Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚 @lindsayleslie.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

What do you all think about high school class reunions? Do you absolutely go and why? Do you absolutely don’t go…why?

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Patricia Toht @patriciatoht.bsky.social · 03/10/2023

In addition to being a children’s author, I’m also one of the Rhyme Doctors. We offer advice and critiques for those who like to write in rhyme. Today on our HOUSE CALLS blog, I take a look at what makes these three lyrical picture books sing. 🎶🎶🎶 www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/...

Three lyrical picture books - Nell Plants a Tree by Anne Wynter and Daniel Miyares, I Am Smoke by Henry Herz and Mercè López, and Time Is a Flower by Julie Morstad

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