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Lizzie Brooks

@lizziebrooks.bsky.social
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📚 Author, Freelance Editor ⭐️Kirkus star recipient, IMPERFECTLY PERFECT POSEY-Order now: linktr.ee/LizzieBrooksAuthor. HOW HALLOWEEN ALMOST HALLOWASN'T 🎃👻 2027! 🎉

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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Who knew that the age group for our books could change like this? 🤷‍♀️ There's always more to learn in publishing. 😜 I think it's tricky with picture books because there is a reading age as well as an age that the book is appropriate for. #kidlit #writingtips #authorsofig #picturebookauthor
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How are my writers doing?📚 Have you become skeletons waiting on literary news? ☠️ I hope not! 😅 May this week bring you: A YES!👍 A CONTRACT!✍️ Maybe an adorable writing companion!🐱🐶 Send this to a writing friend who "gets it." 👯‍♂️ What did I miss here--either good or
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Honestly. Read the reviews of 's latest, Worry Box. It's basically taking the horror market by storm. Couldn't be more proud of my big brother. Get your copy & report back. Also--review it, request it at your library, etc. DO IT!!! This little sister energy brings the fury! 🔥🤣
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
My mom gifted this vintage Stanley and Rhoda book to me. 🥹♥️ Thank you to Rosemary Wells for creating these. I'm transported back to my childhood with every page. Rhoda's dramatics in the bathtub still makes me laugh. 💙 #picturebooks #vintagebooks #writingcommunity #authorsofinstagram
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It's basically the Where Waldo of publishing, but without the red and white striped shirt and cute glasses. 👀🥸😅 If you do this too, chances are we'd be friends👯 The worst is when there's all praise at the top and your heart pounds thinking it's a YES. 😭Which words did I miss❓📚 #authors
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This conference could NOT have been better! It was so intimate--organized to ensure actual connection & learning! 🩵 did a stellar job of setting this up & even keeping us hydrated & fed! The writing community is like no other. Just the best of the best. XO-Aunt Lizzie
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Just out here, trying to find ways for authors and illustrators to save money on promotional materials and crafts for the kids at events. ✅ It can be really nice to have something for the kids to do while you chat about your book to the parents and/or take payments. ⭐️ these things add up quickly,
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I wasn't expecting that to be the answer. 😅 Publishing is always surprising. ✅ Imperfectly Perfect Posey: A Wobbly Yoga Story is definitely one my heart (& one I wrote in 2016!). Sending my support to all the writers today & all days. May our books find their way into children's hands-- even if
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Thank you @patbrownbooks.bsky.social for having me on your fabulous blog!
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
One of my favorite author event hacks! 🤩 These visits can be stressful so you don't want to be chasing after market caps! 😅 I'm doing two events this weekend & they both involve an easy craft. Thanks to the educators who showed this hack online! 🙏🏻 If anyone knows who came up with this, pls
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Writers! Illustrators! It's good to be at your desk, but it's also helpful to be away. 💕 I'm 47. I've taught yoga & fitness since 2000. Studies overwhelmingly show that physical activity boosts creative output.💯 Test this out! ✅ I have a YouTube channel: Lizzie Brooks Yoga & Fitness (in bio
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
ASHEVILLE! This Sat. Sept 5, 1-2pm! Read aloud, fun yoga, literacy based games, & crafts! Can't wait to meet you & share Imperfectly Perfect Posey: A Wobbly Yoga Story by me & incredible illustrator, Enni Heikura, of course! No yoga experience necessary! #asheville #ashevillekids
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🤫Shhh...don't tell. 🤣 I only moved ONE copy! Author friends are the BEST friends. 🩵 Congrats to all of these creators: , , , , , , , ,
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Thank you, @saraphudson.bsky.social for making such a great edu actor guide for Imperfectly Perfect Posey! EDUCATORS! Find it at www.LizzieBrooksBooks.com 🩵
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Lizzie Brooks Books
Lizzie Brooks Books: Author and Picture Book Editor/Author Coach. I write picture books and offer critique and query services.
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Educators! I love you for all you do for kids. I'm in awe of your abilities & hard work. ⭐️ Please use this educator guide along with Imperfectly Perfect Posey: A Wobbly Yoga Story. Children will learn about effort over perfection, regulating big feelings, breath work, moving their bodies, & more!
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Stand up & move! Feel better in under a minute! Don't be perfect, just move your body-even if your moves don't look like mine! Especially for writers, illustrators, & creatives who need a sitting break. 🎉⭐️🩵 I wuv you. -Aunt Lizzie
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I sure wish I had this book as a kid.📚I'd have felt much more understood & I'd have understood others better. And you know what often comes from better understanding? Love, acceptance, & peace. 🩷 Congrats to for this brilliant text, for the adorable illustrations, & for publishing such fun &
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Love Itty Bitty Betty Blob! This is a great back to school book that sets kids up to let exactly who they are shine through. Bravo to & for creating such a fun character & world! 🩷🖤 #kidlit #picturebook #writingcommunity #picturebooks
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I'm too tired to write something clever here. Much love to all the authors and illustrators out there. That's all. -Lizzie ♥️
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Well, if this isn't a sign to get back to writing, I don't know what is! Yikes! I'm on fire...my body, not my writing.🤣 We'll file this under "woes" in my "Writwr woes, wins, & tips" series! 😅 What heathy breaks have you been taking that don't involve yellow jackets? #kidlit #picturebooks
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
In this editon of author/writer/illustrator woes, wins, & tips: what to do for SITTING TOO LONG?😮 NASA saysthis makes a HUGE difference! 💪 Share this with a fellow creative who you love.
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
What if your child thinks they have to be perfect before they can enjoy trying something new? 💛 Posey thought she had to get every yoga pose right & when she couldn't, she quit. But when she tries again, she discovers something much more important than being perfect: joy, connection, & the
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
GET UP & move for 45 seconds. THEN--back to writing you go! 🩵✍️🫵 Moving helps the heart, muscles, joints, & your brain! 🧠 Stay sharp & feel better as you write/draw the next great thing! I've taught fitness since 2000, btw.😘
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Fun to finally have one of these.
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This story breaks all the picture book "rules" & I couldn't be happier to be breaking them with @spinwheelstories.bsky.social & Adilson Farias! HOW HALLOWEEN ALMOST HALLOWASN'T! 🖤🎃🦇
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Oh my! I just saw this! I have to go look! 👀🩵
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Check out my latest post with featured guest @lizziebrooks.bsky.social . She shares about the joys and challenges of creating her new release IMPERFECTLY PERFECT POSEY. writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/imperfectl... #kidlit #picturebooks
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Imperfectly Perfect
with guest author, Lizzie Brooks
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The support is the WIN! Thank you @kcollazo.bsky.social and SCBWI Carolina's Book Fairies for including Posey!
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Thank you for the starred review & for including Posey as one of your July books of the month! This is only possible because of the incredible art of & the vision of ! Thanks also to for facilitating! What a team! 🎉⭐️🩷
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Sarah Steinbacher, Ed.D. (she/they) @sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Remember, perfect’s not the point. ***Like/share/repost to win a signed copy of IMPERFECTLY PERFECT POSEY or an AMA with the author*** Read my interview with @lizziebrooks.bsky.social at www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/intervi... #picturebooks #kidlit #perfectionism #booksky #BeAnAmbassador
The image discusses children’s literature and promotes Anna Lazowski and Enni Heikura’s picture book IMPERFECTLY PERFECT POSEY, an illustrated children’s book about a child embracing mistakes as she learns yoga. Against a nature background with a white blanket on the grass in front of a tree, the title reads: “Perfect’s NOT the point.” Below the title to the left is a large image of the cover of the picture book IMPERFECTLY PERFECT POSEY, written by Lizzie Brooks and illustrated by Enni Heikura. To the right of the book are 2 reviews, each with the reviewer’s icon. The top starred review from Kirkus says: “A bighearted story with a meaningful message of perserverance.” The bottom review from Forward says: “encouraging…[with] humorous and magical flourishes.”  Below the reviews at the bottom is “Exclusive Interview” with an arrow pointing to: https://www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-lizzie-brooks
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Can't wait!
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Stickers to give out at book events can get pricey pretty fast. Here are some ideas to save money while still having lots of stickers to give away. If you love your sticker company, drop them in the comments! #picturebook #writingcommunity #kidlit
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Thank you to for the shout out! Thrilled to be sharing launch month with these stellar titles! My canine editors are most pleased. 🤣🐶 #kidlit #picturebook #picturebooks #writingcommunity
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Authors & writers! Bookmarks gave me a bit of a headache. I hope these tips help you. None of this is sponsored. If you LOVE your bookmark printer--drop it for all of us in the comments. 📚 #kidlit #picturebook #writingcommunity
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Free little library--a first for Posey!😭 Come to Austin on July 11th for 10:30 story time & 11 signing! And please pre-order Posey! 🩵🚀 Tips coming for bookmarks & sticker marketing so stay tuned! ✅ #littlefreelibrary #picturebook #writingcommunity #freelittlelibrary #yogabook
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Launching a book takes a community! Posey is out for pre-order anywhere books are sold. Please celebrate with me at Book People Austin on July 11th 10:30 story time, 11-12 or so signing! We're thrilled she received a Kirkus star & now we need to share her with the world! Xo 🩵 #kidlit #picturebook
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The American Library Assiciation conference was a blast!
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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Publishing is like a two sided coin. 👇 All aspects of the experience can be true. Let yourself feel what you need to—and take care of yourself. 💜, Your Therapist + Author Friend #kidlit #writingcommunity
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
I would LOVE to see you at Book People Austin on July 11 for 10:30 story time & 11 and on signing! Pls RSVP so BP orders enough books! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Austin friends!!! Please come! ♥️
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
These are helpful to get people to your table & retain a following / build an email list. This is not exhaustive. Authors need to provide info so people can flock to you & buy your books! #kidlit #picturebook #writingcommunity #picturebooks #authors
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
My dad is a rare and wonderful human. I've had love and support from him from every angle in every moment. ♥️ #fathersday
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Author woes, wins, & tips: Promo materials edition. This is specifically about book signings & book plates. Learn from my mistakes! Xo #kidlit #picturebook #writingcommunity #picturebooks #authors
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Author school visit mishaps +Tips
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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Something's rotten in Iowa, and it's not the produce. #kidlit #middlegrade #versenovel #environment @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social vimeo.com/1201453926
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Coming to a Shelf Near You: Jilanne Hoffmann on HEARTLAND
Author Jilanne Hoffmann introduces her middle grade book, HEARTLAND. Available in hardcover and ebook.
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
8 minute, full body workout. Great if you sit a lot like me (I'm an author--& fitness teacher since 2000). Modifications given. Take more rest & do less movement as needed. 🩵
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
My most popular yoga video of all time. It's been referred to as a "game changer" for those who want to feel to safe stretch and prevent knee pain. Only do what feels right to your body--don't try to be perfect. And speaking of perfect--my kid's yoga book, Imperfectly Perfect Posey: A Wobbly Yoga
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Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Happy book birthday to @gamavalle.com and Mrinali Alvarez Astacio! bookshop.org/p/books/kind...
Cover of "Kindness Glows in the Dark" by Gama Valle with illustrations by Mrinali Alvarez Astacio. Quote from starred review by SLJ: "A striking book with incredible, unique illustrations that is a great addition to any collection."
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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Leave it to me to have an unconventional book "unboxing" video. I actually thought I accidentally deleted this but I JUST found it! It's all imperfectly perfect, I suppose. 🤣 Thank you & for making this book better than I could ever imagine. And thank you to Adriene Mishler of / Yoga With Adriene
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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Harrumph! I'm proud of these these new bookmarks but Groucho is not impressed. He just asked me where his pancakes are... #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #books #graphicnovels #writingcommunity #funny #writing #funny #TuesdayThoughts
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