Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithEric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Oh hey, we’re looking for an intern for the fall and winter at Neighborhood. Details over on the agency site. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/opportunities 12716
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithNikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I’m currently booking events for 2026-27! I’d love to visit you! For more information you can follow the QR code, visit my website, or contact @authorsunbound @authorsoutloudevents at authorsunbound.com/nikki-shanno... #schoolvisits #authorvisits #teachers 021
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 16/04/2026I’m currently booking events for 2026-27! I’d love to visit you! For more information you can follow the QR code, visit my website, or contact @authorsunbound @authorsoutloudevents at authorsunbound.com/nikki-shanno... #schoolvisits #authorvisits #teachers 021
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Out in ONE WEEK! You can watch the amazing trailer here: bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fair... 021
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 29/03/2026I’m excited to share that I have another book forthcoming with Scholastic! @starlingliterary.bsky.social 010
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithChildren's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Announcing new deals for @wenyilee.bsky.social @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social @jburbank.bsky.social @jessicakhoury.bsky.social + more buff.ly/MSPItep 233
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 26/03/2026I’m excited to share that FIREPROOF, my middle grade historical fiction novel about the Great Chicago Fire is hitting shelves next year! @starlingliterary.bsky.social 000
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 26/03/2026This is such a lovely review of my book with illustrations by @dontate.bsky.social! #Prince 031
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Yay! Spring has sprung, and these three titles from my Brown Baby Parade series are just right for the youngest readers. They’re available wherever books are sold. 👶🏽 @randomhousekids.bsky.social www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/PB6/b... 110
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Next month! Join us in Elk Grove, CA! 000
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithWriterRowland @writerrowland.bsky.social · 13/02/2026I spy a fun line up for SCBWI Spring Spirit in April. Can't wait! <3 @marchsoloway.bsky.social @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social @bookishariel.bsky.social and @isabellakung.bsky.social www.scbwi.org/events/sprin...scbwi.orgSCBWI CA: NORTH/CENTRAL - SPRING SPIRIT 2026 - REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!Our Spring Spirit Conference is back in Sacramento County! Join us at the Barbara Morse Wackford Community Center (9014 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA 95758) on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8:30 AM - 3:3... 083
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Cuddle up with a book! (Thank you @msyingling.bsky.social for including STRANDED!) 041
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithNina Seventeen @ninaseventeen.bsky.social · 17/01/2026The latest addition to my #Prince #library: 'Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography' by Nikki Shannon Smith, illustrated by Don Tate. 😍🥰😘 #Prince4ever 💜 O(+> @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social @dontate.bsky.social Thank you for keeping Prince's story alive! 💜 274
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithSonya Olds Som (she/her) 💃🏾💜🎶🕊️☔️🖖🏾⚖️💕📚🍿📺 @sonyaoldssom.bsky.social · 12/01/2026I thought you might like 2 see the baby gift bag 4 my neighbors (due next month) I built around a copy of your book, “Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography,” @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social: Trying to influence young minds/taste early!🙏🏾 @americanwritersmuseum.org #BookSky #Prince #Prince4Ever 💜🎶🕊️☔️ 292
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 08/01/2026So fun to see our PRINCE launch featured as @publisherswkly.bsky.social picture of the day! 💜 #Prince 040
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 07/01/2026About last night… so grateful, and so much fun! 120
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Tomorrrrroooowww! Thank you for all the support, excitement, shares, and preorders! I hope you’ll join me and @dontate.bsky.social for our Purple Launch Party if you can! If you can’t make it, blast some Prince and party anyway! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #Prince 052
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 30/12/2025SEVEN MORE DAYS! Thank you to everyone who has preordered! (Want a signed copy? Use the QR code by 1/1!) We’re bringing Prince back to the forefront, y’all! Fun Fact: When I sold my first book (a Little Golden Book!) I bought my first laptop. Guess what color it was? Guess what I named it? 130
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 21/12/2025I. Can. Not. Wait! 16 more days! I hope you’ll join me and @dontate.bsky.social in Davis, CA for our launch! If you can’t come, but would like a personalized/signed copy, preorder from Avid Reader by 1.1.26. 💜 #Prince 020
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 13/11/2025If you’re within 30 miles of Davis, CA, and would like to book an event with me and/or @dontate.bsky.social, January 6-8, reach out via my website! Also, join us at @avidreaderdavis.bsky.social for our book launch! We’re signing preorders received through Avid Reader by 6/1! #Prince #authorvisit 040
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 12/11/2025I truly enjoy providing critiques. I had to stop offering them when I was teaching full time, but I’m offering a limited number of written picture book critiques for the next few months. Interested? Use the contact form on my website to get in touch! No DMs, please. 😊 #picturebook #pb #critique 020
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Congrats to all! (DOWNFALL, a Sierra Nevada survival story, is coming your way in 2027.) 020
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithKelly Starling Lyons @kelstarly.bsky.social · 10/10/2025I'm offering two online group classes in early November: So You Want to Write a Children's Book - Cost is $199 for the three-hour class. Marketing Your Books on a Budget - Cost is $100 for the 90-minute class. DM me if you have questions or would like info. Thanks so much for your support. 131
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 17/09/2025I’ve loved everything about writing this book, and it’s been out for a year today! I’m celebrating by offering reduced cost virtual visits. Message me with your email if you’d like more information! #schoolvisit #authorvisit #teachers #librarians @scholasticuk.bsky.social 141
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Join me for Diving Into Picture Books next month! 020
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithCynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Hey, teachers/school librarians! Check this out: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #schoollibrary #kidlitdocs.google.comWNDB Giveaway: BACK TO SCHOOL BONANZAWith this giveaway, WNDB is uplifting educators heading back to the classroom this fall. We are thrilled to give away more than TEN THOUSAND BOOKS to schools and organizations nationwide. Please not... 042
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Halloween is coming! Halloween Friends, illustrated by @deandrahodge.bsky.social is part of my Brown Baby Parade series. It’s just right for tiny trick-or-treaters! #halloween #boardbooks @randomhousekids.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/hall... 031
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Join me for Diving Into Picture Books, a four week, online workshop @highlightsfound.bsky.social! We’ll examine plot structure, characters, writing at the word level, and more. Registration is open now! www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/div... 120
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 28/06/2025I can’t wait for this to hit shelves on January 6th! Here’s a peek at the gorgeous art by @dontate.bsky.social! Prince, A Little Golden Book Biography, is available for preorder now! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #prince Preorder link in comments! 142
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithBigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 22/06/2025We're happy to welcome @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social back to Bigfoot! Nikki's the author of 24 published and forthcoming children’s books including LETTERS TO MISTY: HOW TO MOVE THROUGH LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE AND GRACE and middle grade novel, STRANDED. Learn more at nikkishannonsmith.com/home-page 041
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 22/06/2025I can’t wait! Join us in October for bookish fun! 000
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 07/06/2025COVER REVEAL! This little book is a song of my heart. I’m so honored and excited to share the cover, illustrated by Don Tate, on the day we celebrate Prince’s life. It’s available for pre-order now. @randomhousekids #prince #celebration2025 #PaisleyPark #princetagram #princerogersnelson 384
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 05/06/2025We’re doing the cover reveal on June 7th, Prince’s birthday. I can’t wait for y’all to see the art by @dontate.bsky.social! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #Prince #Celebration2025 130
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithThe Literate Lizard @theliteratelizard.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Here are this week's authors/illustrators on Bluesky. Follow and support! @jonathancapehart.bsky.social @laurenlhinds.bsky.social @ninacrews.bsky.social @pamismylmnop.bsky.social @alleannaharris.bsky.social @4nikkolas.bsky.social @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social @zolwia.bsky.social 264
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithThe Literate Lizard @theliteratelizard.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Our weekly post for @dailykos.com /Black Kos of books published this week of interest to Black readers (but also recommended for ALL readers!): www.dailykos.com/comments/232... Authors and illustrators who are on Bluesky listed in the comment 🧵 #Booksky #blackbooksky 1114
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Yay! Letters to Misty by Misty Copeland, cowritten by me, is out today! This book, based on letters Misty has received from young people, answers questions about friendship, navigating challenges, communicating with parents, practicing self-care, and more. #MG #middlegrade #advice #growingup 030
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithAndrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 17/04/2025🎨 Illustrator Spotlight on @dontate.bsky.social 🎨 [Don's Illustrator Page(www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...) He is represented by @carynwiseman.bsky.social, and is interested in illustrating picture books. Discover Incredible Artists In Your Inbox Nearly Every Week 1204
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithThe Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Author Safety. Now more than ever, we need to address author safety -- physical safety, digital safety, book event safety. Mark your calendars for this May 20th webinar hosted by PEN America. @samiraahmed.bsky.social from @authorsabb.bsky.social will be sharing important tips and best practices. 092
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 08/04/2025A little something from my Brown Baby Parade series for your Easter baskets! Available wherever books are sold. 000
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithAnn Marie Stephens @amstephens.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Hope you can join us for this free event!! 📚 @suefliess.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social #school #homeschool #authorvisit 052
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 30/03/2025Virtual visits are a great way to introduce your students to authors and their books in a school budget-friendly way. I’d love to visit with you this spring! 010
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Spring has sprung! Here are a few of my spring titles for the youngest readers. They’re also great additions to Easter baskets! (Link in bio.) #spring #Easter #sunshine #BrownBabyParade 010
Reposted by Nikki Shannon Smithravenhowell.bsky.social @ravenhowell.bsky.social · 07/03/2025I hope you'll check out my column THE BOOK BUG in the latest issue of @storymonsters.bsky.social Story Monsters Ink magazine. @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social is a powerhouse-an educator & accomplished author📓 #childrensbooks #kidlit #readers #teachers #libraries #authorinterview #thebookbug #booksky 161
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 03/03/2025I’m currently booking events, and would love to visit you! Learn more on my booking page at Authors Unbound! authorsunbound.com/nikki-shanno... 020
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithAnn Marie Stephens @amstephens.bsky.social · 21/02/2025THIS book is amazing! What a page-turner! Well done, @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social So proud of you! 🌲🥾🏕️ 2103
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithShannon Gile @shannongilewrites.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Made my day to hear @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social read @debbieohi.com ‘s Where Are My Books! I was lucky to meet Debbie this past weekend at #SCBWINY25 ! 031
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithShannon Gile @shannongilewrites.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Catching up on the first lecture for @highlightsfound.bsky.social Diving Into Picture Books with @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social ! 031
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithThe Brown Bookshelf @thebrownbookshelf.bsky.social · 03/02/2025We shine the light on middle grade author Rob Cameron and his 2024 debut. #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater Praise for Daydreamer: "Cameron's sentences are laden with magic, stuffed to spilling with the stuff of dreams." Pura Belpré Award winner Carlos Hernandez thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-3...thebrownbookshelf.comDay 3: Cameron Roberson/Rob Cameron - The Brown BookshelfCameron Roberson, who writes under the pen name Rob Cameron, is a teacher, linguist, and writer. He has poetry, stories, and essays in Star*Line, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Foreign Pol... 0118
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithThe Brown Bookshelf @thebrownbookshelf.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Today's spotlight creative wrote a love letter to our crowning glory: My hair is a book Watch me open it, part it take a look Day 2: Maisha Oso Picture book author #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-2...thebrownbookshelf.comDay 2: Maisha Oso - The Brown BookshelfMAISHA OSO is the author of Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence, My Hair is a Book, and Buster the Bully. She writes stories to empower, entertain, and encourage emotional intelligence in ... 0187
Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithThe Brown Bookshelf @thebrownbookshelf.bsky.social · 01/02/2025The Brown Bookshelf is a labor of love. We are a group of creatives who understand the importance of amplifying other creatives. Reading is revolutionary and joy is resistance. Consider this celebration joyous rebellion! This year's line up: thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/annou...thebrownbookshelf.comAnnouncing the 18th Class of 28 Days Later Honorees! - The Brown BookshelfThis is the 18th year of The Brown Bookshelf’s annual 28 Days Later celebration! Each year, through 28 Days Later, our Black History Month celebration of children’s book literature, we applaud and cen... 067