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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Oh hey, we’re looking for an intern for the fall and winter at Neighborhood. Details over on the agency site. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/opportunities

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I’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

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Out in ONE WEEK! You can watch the amazing trailer here: bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fair...

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I’m excited to share that I have another book forthcoming with Scholastic! @starlingliterary.bsky.social

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I’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

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

This is such a lovely review of my book with illustrations by @dontate.bsky.social! #Prince

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Yay! 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...

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Cuddle up with a book! (Thank you @msyingling.bsky.social for including STRANDED!)

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Nina Seventeen @ninaseventeen.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

The 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! 💜

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Thank you for buying the book! I’m so happy to bring Prince into young lives with this book, while giving those of us who already loved him/his music another way to celebrate him. 💜

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Sonya Olds Som (she/her) 💃🏾💜🎶🕊️☔️🖖🏾⚖️💕📚🍿📺 @sonyaoldssom.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

I 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 💜🎶🕊️☔️

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

That is too cute!!! Do you mind if I share/repost it?

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Yayyy!!! I’m loving how many people have Prince displays/collections. 💜

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

So fun to see our PRINCE launch featured as @publisherswkly.bsky.social picture of the day! 💜 #Prince

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Thank you for highlighting our launch!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Thanks, Erin! It was a room full of warmth!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

About last night… so grateful, and so much fun!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Tomorrrrroooowww! 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

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

SEVEN 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?

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I. 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

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

If 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

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

I 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

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Congrats to all! (DOWNFALL, a Sierra Nevada survival story, is coming your way in 2027.)

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Kelly Starling Lyons @kelstarly.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

I'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.

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

I’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

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Yay! I’m looking forward to meeting you in the workshop!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Join me for Diving Into Picture Books next month!

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Halloween 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...

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Hi! Thank you for organizing this, Debbie. I’d love to be added to the list. 😊

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Join 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...

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

I 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!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

We'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

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Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

I can’t wait! Join us in October for bookish fun!

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