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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Pro tip: Traveling with a butternut squash in your carry-on is a great way to get your bag flagged by security. Bernice and I are heading to the South Dakota Festival of Books. #megakidlit #booksky #sophiessquash

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A Dolly Parton song and some picture books are the perfect combo on Dolly Parton Day. #dollyparton #9to5 #bookkaraoke #megakidlit #booksky #librarysky

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Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Heads up, Bookworms: There will likely be💀supply chain issues💀 this holiday season. So if there are specific books you have your heart set on for holiday gifting, I strongly suggest you buy/order them ahead of time (✨like now✨) rather than waiting until November/December.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Somehow, I never knew how BIG Brooklyn is. I had several spots to visit. “How far apart can they be?” I naively wondered. Very far indeed. The day I visited Lofty Pigeon Books, I logged 25,000 steps and looked worse for wear. But Lofty Pigeon was worth the walk. #booksky #brooklyn #kidlit

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

If you’re ever wandering around New York City feeling hot and sweaty, you should wander by Books Are Magic Pam Wells and I visited the Smith Street location yesterday and had a little fun. It’s a very pretty store. And the sweatshirt is coming home with me.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

When you visit Grand Valley State University’s Mary Idema Pew Library and find friends who say all the right things. Thanks to everyone on the lovely GVSU campus. And, no worries, Sun Prairie Public Library. I may see other libraries, but I always come home to you. #GVSU #librarysky

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you visit Rolling Rabbit Books in Byron Center, MI, you have to buy celebratory books. Even if it’s NOT your birthday. Rolling Rabbit is doubling its size Sept. 19, and I got a sneak peek. Spoiler: The new space IS COOL. I also signed books that are now on the shelves. #booksky #megakidlit

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

If you preorder A DAD CAN ... by me, Peter Mutabazi and @tamishaanthony.bsky.social from B&N through Friday, you can get 25 percent off. You'll need a B&N account. Visit barnesandnoble.com, and use code PREORDER25. Ordering now means you'll get it right when it comes out. #megakidlit #booksky

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It’s Library Card Sign-Up month, and Dolly Parton would be so happy if you got a card or used one you have. Library cards are free. They give you access to physical and online books, videos, music, programs, databases, research help, quiet spaces, computers, friendly faces and more. #librarysky

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

When you’re hungry, you have to ask for what you want. And, if it’s a cookie, you might need some milk to go with it. How many of the kidlit references did you get? #booksky #librarysky #megakidlit #scbwi

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I’m not an artist. When I sign books, I stick to my name and a freeform heart. So I’m super-extremely impressed when I see how artists like Heidi Sheffield sign books. WOW! #booksky #signedbooks #megakidlit #kidlitillustration

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I recently received this gorgeous stack of books from Heidi Sheffield. Hobbes and I are very grateful and happy. Check them out yourself! (And watch for a second post where I admire Heidi’s signatures!) #booksky #megakidlit #picturebooks #readalouds

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Thanks to American Family Insurance and Prairie Pages, I signed a lot of books today. BE KIND and BE STRONG are two of my favorite titles. Happy reading! #bekind #bestrong #megakidlit #booksky #picturebooks #librarysky

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Walk through the Sun Prairie Public Library at regular speed to explore its new nooks and crannies. (I already tried going over and under, so you can go straight through.) And, check out WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT for yourself or a child you love. #libraries #librarysky #sunprairiewi #booksky

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I was in a bathroom with a sparkly mirror, so I had to capture the moment.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We took Ollie to the vet today. We got him out of his carrier so he could get a shot and a nail trim and the vet tech said, “First, I have to hug this OTTOMAN!” New nickname unlocked.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Want to read books and ignore people? So do my sister and I. We have a long history of parallel reading that goes back to our childhood. #reading #sisters #bookshop

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A video where I answer two of the most frequent questions I get about writing traditionally published picture books: “Do I get to choose the illustrator?”and “Do I get to tell them what to do?” m.youtube.com/watch?v=SHVI... #booksky #megakidlit #picturebooks

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How authors and illustrators work together — but separately — to make memorable picture books

YouTube video by Pat Zietlow Miller

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A chat with my husband, Mark Miller, who loves bookstores and libraries almost as much as I do. #hesaidthat #booksky #megakidlit #reading #booksbooksbooks

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

There are some benefits to getting older. (Thanks Prairie Pages and Pam Wells.) #booksky #megakidlit #kidlit

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

My upcoming book with Peter Mutabazi and Tamisha Anthony now can be preordered. It's about all the things dads do and the different ways families look. Preorder links are in the comments. You'll be the first to get the book when it releases in March. #megakidlit #booksky #dads #adoption #fostering

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

So happy to see Jill Esbaum talk about her new picture book illustrated by Bob Shea — HORNED TOAD HAS A SUPER POWER — at Sidekick Coffee & Books in Iowa City. Awesome author! Awesome store.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I’ve been massively ON DUTY lately. As a daughter, mom, wife and person. I tend to be a fixer, even when I shouldn’t — which leads to more tasks. But this week, as my sweatshirt says, I am OFF DUTY. I’m visiting Iowa for a writing retreat. Here’s to writing, revising and, “Call someone else.”

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Wow! Thank you to everyone who helped get ONE CAN BE, my book with Annie May Cron from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social, into a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social in every state plus the District of Columbia. It’s been so much fun watching the journey. #booksky #librarysky #megakidlit

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

If Mark Miller had a job description, “Hauling Pat’s books” would be a key deliverable. And … he would consistently exceed expectations. #husband #megakidlit #raye #library #booksky

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I’m really enjoying putting this webinar together. If you want to dig into the craft of picture book writing with me, you can register here: tinyurl.com/4wbpwbh8 ($14.99 to watch live or after the fact.) #booksky #megakidlit #kidlit

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I ordered a sparkly jacket. It didn't fit. Mark went to return it. The process took some trial-and-error. As he told me the saga, he said, "It was a great jacket." I smiled because Mark supports my efforts to sparkle in what I wear and do. Marry someone who won't make you dull your shine.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Two books. Two bears. Two bedtimes. Two vastly different situations. One — yawn — similar outcome. I think you should read them both. #kidlit #booksky #bedtimestories #readalouds

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I'm offering a BRAND-NEW picture-book-writing webinar about using hooks and layers to add entry points to your story. Here are some books I’m reading as I build it. Details and registration info here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #booksky #librarysky #megakidlit

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

After 57 years on this planet, I just found out I’ve been pronouncing “detritus” incorrectly. I’m honestly mortified.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I love librarians. I so respect the work they do and the values they uphold. Free access to information for all! Help finding a book, video, article or fact! A space to be without worrying about being hurried along! So, I was stoked to meet ALA President @samhelmick.bsky.social today.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

There’s a lot going on in my world right now. Work, life, family, health. I kind of needed a pep talk. So I wrote myself one. And then, I read a poem. I don’t know what’s going on in your life, but maybe you need a pep talk and a poem too. picturebookbuilders.com/2026/05/in-c...

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In case you need a pep talk …

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Here's the cover for A DAD CAN ... by Peter Mutabazi, Tamisha Anthony and me. It's about the ups and downs of being a family and cool things dads do. Peter and I have families formed through adoption. Peter's fostered many children and adopted four, and I have two internationally adopted kids.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I'm offering a BRAND-NEW picture-book-writing webinar that you can join live or watch after the fact. It's about using hooks and layers to add entry points to your story. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #megakidlit #booksky #SCBWI #picturebooks #kidlit

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The 50th state to have ONE CAN BE by Annie Cron and me in a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social is ALASKA thanks to @brookehartman.bsky.social. When we started this project, the LFLs in Alaska were buried in snow, but now things are warming up! 1/2 #50states #onecanbe #alaska #megakidlit #booksky

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

At my first SCBWI event, Dori Chaconas mentioned selling her 26th book. I said, "I want to BE Dori Chaconas." The person by me said, "EVERYONE wants to be Dori." Dori had an amazing -- CORK AND FUZZ, CHRISTMAS MOUSELING, LOOKING FOR EASTER, DON'T SLAM THE DOOR and HURRY DOWN TO DERRY FAIR. 1/3

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I’m at the doctor this morning getting some milia removed from my face. This is an optional, easy thing to do. But the waiver I signed makes it seem so much worse. It’s titled: **Destruction of Lesions** I guess life is better with a little drama.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

These three books make great new grad gifts. I know folks who bought one and had teachers sign it each year so when the child graduates, it recaps their education. Order from Mystery to Me, and I'll sign the book and the store will ship to you. (Plan ahead to get it in time!) #graduation #booksky

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Pantrywoman @pantrywoman.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Say you’ll see me at Prairie Pages this Saturday at 11 a.m. I’ll read two books and have coloring sheets, stickers and bookmarks. Come alone! Or bring a kid! If you haven’t visited Prairie Pages yet, this is the perfect reason to see this wonderful new indie bookstore. #sunprairie #sunprairiewi

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

It’s almost graduation time. And WHEREVER YOU GO is back in Target’s graduation display. They’re stocking the board book, but the full-size picture book is available at other in-person and online booksellers.

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Independent Bookstore Day is the perfect time for impulsive, hard-to-explain decisions! Especially about books. Stop by an indie near you. Let’s do this! I visited Prairie Pages with Katie Regan and Emily Beach. #booksky #indiebookstoreday #sunprairie #shoplocal

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Two very different books with the same theme — there’s room for everyone to be a star. Read them together and start a conversation about all the ways someone can shine. #booksky #megakidlit #librarysky

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