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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In Case of las Moscas, written by PBSoar Member @jmorerabooks.bsky.social and illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, flies onto shelves TODAY 9/8!! 😱🪰

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Gearing up for back to school time 🍎 Saying goodbye to summer is always tough for our family. But this fantastic, extra-large library haul filled with new releases helps!

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

✨We can’t stop…writing, creating, & sharing our stories📚 ☀️As summer begins, we’ll be pausing to do ALL the summer things. We hope YOU have a summer that’s…happy, magical, relaxing, peaceful, sunny, carefree, invigorating, surprising, and FUN! We can’t wait to return in the fall with more to share

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

What a cover! Congratulations to author @melissatrempe.bsky.social and illustrator Daniel Egneus. We can’t wait to get our copy in February!

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Book News! OSTRICHES MAKE TERRIBLE PILOTS will be taking flight Spring 2028! Thrilled to be working w/ the dream team of @chantelleburgen.bsky.social & @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social again 🙌 Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians Owls Make Terrible Teachers (New Release!) Ostriches Make Terrible Pilots (2028🎉)

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

So many books, so little time 📚 Taking a break from this "Mayvember" madness to read some incredible picture books in this week's library haul. Special shoutout to the fabulous I AM A THUNDERCLOUD illustrator @mariehermansson.bsky.social and her NEW picture book 🪼

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the "human" teachers in the world! @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social @chantelleburgen.bsky.social

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, @kristimahoney.bsky.social! Owls Make Terrible Teachers comes out today! 🦉💌♥️✨ If you haven't read Owl's postcard on my blog yet, you should: aprilberrybooks.com/owls-make-te... Oh, and you should definitely get yourself a copy of this super fun new book!

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I'm excited and grateful to be celebrating a book launch today! From the team that brought you Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians...meet OWL! Owls Make Terrible Teachers (illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social and published by @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social) 🎉🦉

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Amanda Smith @amanda4kidlit.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

While owls might make terrible teachers, they are fabulous main characters. Congratulations to @kristimahoney.bsky.social on the launch of OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS, the fun follow up to ALPACHAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS. www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/o... @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social

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OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS by Kristi Mahoney

- Review by Kelly Carey Owls Make Terrible Teachers (Gnome Road, 2026), the hilarious follow up to Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians (Gnome Road, 2024) by Kristi Mahoney, features an owl substitute...

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @kristimahoney.bsky.social! 🎉 📚 OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social and published by @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social is officially out now. Find it here: buff.ly/tGWIpcw #kidlit

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

From the team that brought you Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians, meet OWL! Congrats to @pbsoar.bsky.social member @kristimahoney.bsky.social and team @chantelleburgen.bsky.social and @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social on the release of OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS! Out TODAY!🎉🦉

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Back from Spring Break, back to the library 📚 Check out this amazing new KidLit book stack!

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Thank you to all the "human" librarians and teachers in the world! 🙌🎉 with @chantelleburgen.bsky.social and @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Today I invite you to read this interesting interview with author @kristimahoney.bsky.social and illustrators Chantelle & Burgen Thorne about their soon to be released book OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS! 🦉 📚📝🍎 marianariosramirez.com/owls-make-te... #kidlit

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A NEW PICTURE BOOK POSTCARD??? From the new substitute teacher??? And the sub is an owl??? 🦉💌♥️✨ OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS Written by Kristi Mahoney Pictures by Chantelle & Burgen Thorne Read Owl's postcard here: aprilberrybooks.com/owls-make-te...

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Owls Make Terrible Teachers - A Picture Book Postcard - April Berry Books LLC

Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Owl of Owls Make Terrible Teachers. The last thing you expect when you enter your classroom is that your teacher is out and the sub is… an owl?! Please BEWARE! Ow...

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy 2nd Birthday to I AM A THUNDERCLOUD 🌩 Today is also my 40th birthday 🎉 Nothing makes a better gift than a book so purchase here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/leah-...

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

It's less than a month away from the launch of OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS and this Owl has taken flight on his BLOG TOUR! Come soar with us during the next couple months on many incredible partner sites 🦉🏫 @chantelleburgen.bsky.social @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Since our 2024 debuts, the authors of PBSoar have come a long way! But we’re still dreaming, learning, discovering, imagining & growing every day. We’re SO grateful to be here and continuing to do what we love. We can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes us & hope you come along for the ride!

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Yesterday was such a fabulous day with MRES students ⚡️ I spoke about all things KidLit and read I AM A THUNDERCLOUD with enthusiastic kindergarten, first grade, and second grade learners! Thank you for hosting me at your warm, welcoming school.

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Another week, another amazing library haul 📚 Check out these new picture books in this extra-huge KidLit bookstack!

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Steena Hernandez @steenahernandez.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I’m looking forward to guest editing this @littlethoughtspress.com issue! ❤️✨

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Check out this wonderful reel featuring the SEL picture book INTO THE MIGHTY SEA by PBSoar Member @arleneabundis.bsky.social 🩵🩷 www.youtube.com/shorts/juIol...

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The 3 Little Guinea Pigs read Into the Mighty Sea

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Check out this great reel featuring the STEM picture book LADYBUG LAUNCH INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY OF CHINITAS IN SPACE by PBSoar Member @melissatrempe.bsky.social 🐞 www.youtube.com/shorts/lz0Nv...

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The 3 Little Guinea Pigs read Ladybug Launch

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Check out this super cute reel by Ana Velez featuring Abuelo's Flower Shop by @jmorerabooks.bsky.social and Deise Lino www.youtube.com/shorts/cwYbH...

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3 Guinea Pigs read Abuelo's Flower Shop

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

This is one book's timeline, but every book has its own unique journey to make it on those special shelves 💖 Good books and good art can't be rushed. What was your book's timeline? Share in the comments!

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Good ideas are everywhere

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Happy World Read Aloud Day 2026 📚 Hearing loud BOOMS, ROARS, CRASHES, and CRACKLES from Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, Maine, and Illinois today! Thank you for inviting me into your classrooms and sharing a love of picture books ✨

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

In honor of World Read Aloud Day, here are some new wonderful picture books from this week's library haul 📖 Happy Reading!

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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

💡Turning regular princess PJs into Hanukkah pajamas? Challenge accepted. 👍  For pajama people and anyone who can’t resist a fun, economical kids’ craft… We love 💗 decorating holiday pajamas. My daughter & I had a blast sprucing up these character PJs for my niece. 🥰 @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

It's me! The 12x12 Picture Book Challenge Featured Author! Check out my blog all about WAITING in the writing world: www.12x12challenge.com/leah-moser-a...

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Leah Moser- 12 x 12 Featured Author December 2025

12 x 12 member and author Leah Moser reveals the many stages of waiting in the picture book publishing industry & what to do while you wait.

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Check out this super cute reel for EMILY SNOOK, THE WORLD'S SMALLEST COOK written by @laurabower.bsky.social and art by @rekhasalin.bsky.social www.youtube.com/shorts/wGwqB...

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3 Guinea Pigs read Emily Snook the Worlds Smallest Cook.

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The 3 Little Guinea Pigs read Hanukkah Pajamakkahs words by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social & pictures by Olga Ivanov. Between laughs and giggles, they learned about traditions and culture youtube.com/shorts/2p4VV...

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The 3 Little Guinea Pigs read Hanukkah Pajamakkahs

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Check out this fun video by PBSoar Member Ana Velez and THE THREE LITTLE GUINEA PIGS featuring ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS by @kristimahoney.bsky.social and @chantelleburgen.bsky.social www.youtube.com/shorts/S_nv6...

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The 3 Little Guinea Pigs read Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Instagram vs. Reality (and a dog photobomb) Wow - Check out this extra-huge library haul 🤩 My family (dog included) can't wait to read all of the beauties in this #kidlit book stack!

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Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I'm so grateful to @jmorerabooks.bsky.social a returning guest on My Creative Life podcast! We had a heartfelt conversation about her powerful book Together We Remember, attending ALA, and the lasting impact our books can have on readers. Visit her site: www.jmorerabooks.com #podcast

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Triada US Lit Agency @triadaus.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Congratulations to @jmorerabooks.bsky.social on the sale of IN CASE OF LAS MOSCAS! #TeamTriada #BookSky

A Publishers Marketplace deal report from October 6, 2025 in the Children's picture book fiction category which reads as follows: Jackie Morera's IN CASE OF LAS MOSCAS, in which a little boy takes his grandmother's Spanish idiom wildly out of proportion and leads his classmates on a rollercoaster of emotions in anticipation of an attack of flies, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, to Lois Evans at Make Me a World, for publication in fall 2026, by Ashley Reisinger at TriadaUS Literary Agency for the author (world).

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Check out this video book review of THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY NOT CURSED perfect for Halloween (or all year) by PBSoar member @meganwoodward.bsky.social ⬇️ www.youtube.com/shorts/wuh1g...

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The 3 Little Guinea Pigs read This Book is Definitely not Cursed by Megan Woodward.

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Super excited for this boo-tiful new library haul 👻 Can't wait to get started on this KidLit book stack with new releases, fiction, and nonfiction titles!

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

If I could bring REAL Alpacas to picture books events, I would. This is what I do instead…

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

✨Please join us in wishing a happy 1 year book birthday to this incredible book 🤎LUPITA'S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS by @steenahernandez.bsky.social 🤎(illustrated by Melissa Castillo) Click the link in our bio to purchase! 🎉

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

New book by PBSoar member @jmorerabooks.bsky.social —coming 2026! 🎉

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

One year ago today, EMILY SNOOK THE WORLD'S SMALLEST COOK arrived into the world!🍳 📚 Happy 1st book birthday to PB Soar member @laurabower.bsky.social and illustrator @rekhasalin.bsky.social

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