COMING SOON, on June 4, 2024, #ISeeColor !

Preorder HERE: bookshop.org/p/books/i-see-…

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#HappyNationalLearntoSwimDay !
Honor the day by checking out #TogetherWeSwim from your library and writing a review.

Make a splash! Kaylani Juanita Ariel Richardson Chronicle Kids James McGowan KidLit in Color Soaring20sPB The Highlights Foundation

THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY #ISeeColor will be released. Kailei Pew and I are grateful and honored that our book is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and received a ⭐ from Kirkus Reviews !

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Hi #KidLit4Ceasefire Fam,

I want to put together a #KidLit4Ceasefire video calling for a ceasefire. Right now, even if we donate to all GoFundMe's, we need Israel out of Rafah immediately and for the genocide to end.

If you would like me to send you a line to say, let me know!

Happy book birthday to my author bestie & agent sib Rhonda/ رندة.
Seeing this picture book come to life after reading very early drafts is so exciting. Yes I preordered several copies because I’ll be gifting them to my friends! Co-written by Nadia Roumani & illust by Olivia Aserr

TODAY and NEXT WEEK...
Two opportunities to join me for conversation and inspiration. I hope to see you at these VIRTUAL events.

Register here:
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highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/free-…

New England SCBWI The Highlights Foundation KidLit in Color Soaring20sPB 12 x 12 Challenge

Join Jack Wong, Lucy Ruth Cummins, Emily Joof - and me at this The Highlights Foundation VIRTUAL Gather hosted by Alex Villasante. We'll chat about our swimming #picturebooks !
Register here: highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/free-……

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KidLit in Color Soaring20sPB

normalize using long and 'difficult' Muslim names in your picture books for your characters. Give me the Nusayba's, Abdalrahman's, Ruqayya's. Remember who your audience is.

Hooray for another FIRST CHAPTER FREE-DAY and a giveaway!

Join me on Friday, 5/24 at 12:00 PM EST for a reading of my MG fantasy, A COMB OF WISHES 🧜🏾‍♀️

#Teachers & #Librarians sign up via our Google Form. bit.ly/MGC2C_May Middle Grade Coast-to-Coast #readaloud #kidlit #amreading 1/2

FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY on June 4, #ISeeColor will be released.

Pre-order here: bookshop.org/p/books/i-see-…

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It’s launch day! Welcome Sister Friend to the world: jamilahthewriter.com/books/sister-f…
#SisterFriendBook

Happy Book Birthday to our very own Gabriele Davis! 🍑 We’re so excited your book PEACHES is in the world today. 🎉🎊🤗. Peaches is beautifully illus. by Kim Holt

Please order PEACHES wherever books are sold and request at your local library.
Read more: kidlitincolor.com/blog/cover-rev…

A sweet and playful picture book about a common Arabic word for life's uncertainties that will ring true for all families.

INSHA'ALLAH, NO, MAYBE SO is coming this month! The perfect Mother's Day read!

Rhonda/ رندة

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#picturebook

This Book Baby is one year old today! bookshop.org/p/books/the-gr…

Check out the other books in the series, too, and celebrate by making ART!

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We need more people who talk about book bans and censorship to be outraged at this.

HELLO FRIENDS. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GETTING PAID REAL DOLLARS TO RECEIVE CHILDREN'S BOOKS EARLY SO THAT YOU CAN READ THEM AND REVIEW THEM? I THINK YOU ARE. YOU CAN DO IT WITH ME AT PUBLISHERS WEEKLY!

DMs are open for Qs!
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School visit at Middle Gate School in Newtown, CT.
We read #TogetherWeRide and danced while reading #LetsDance ! Thanks for taking the photos, Nerlande Foote. Chronicle Kids Kaylani Juanita @bookishariel
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Thank you to Syrian American journalist and kidlit author, Rhonda Roumani, for compiling this list of 18 Adult Books for Arab American Heritage Month!

If you're looking for more adult books that share Arab culture, check out this 🧵 of Rhonda's recommendations!

A WEEK FROM TODAY I'll be at the Hudson Children's Book Festival. Stop by if you're in the area! KidLit in Color Soaring20sPB #hudsonvalley

This Book Baby is two years old today! bookshop.org/p/books/togeth…
Kaylani Juanita Chronicle Kids Elizabeth Lazowski @bookishariel James McGowan KidLit in Color Soaring20sPB #spring #fatherdaughter #bike #ride #joy