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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Aug 1

"Who doesn’t love the fragrance of newly sharpened pencils. Add new books & ahhhhh smells like the start of school."

#Teachers #Librarians #HomeschoolingParents, meet w/ @sarahollyackerman.bsky.social @kidlitworks.bsky.social blog >https://kidlitworks.com/back-to-school-here-there-and-everywhere/

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Jul 16

Woohoooo! I know I'm entering this giveaway. You should too.

Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · Jul 16

🌍 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉
We’re giving away 3 books by Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin! 💫
Enter July 15–21 at picturebooksummit.co....
Don't miss your chance to win a book full of inspiration and awe for the natural world!

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 28

Check out my interview on picturebookbuilders.com/.../a-season... Toni D. Chambers is the illustrator.

***Oh yeah! I tell the story of sneaking fish and getting a bone stuck in my throat. #truestory.
#FishFrytradition #FishFryFriday #Louisiana #FishingTraditions #FamilyFishing #picturebook

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 22

Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · May 20

The Crash Course begins a week from tomorrow--and you can still sign up. Please repost.

Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · May 19

Reminder! The Crash Course in Children's Book Publishing--an overview of everything you need to know about the #kidlit world--starts *next week.* This is the only time we plan to offer the course this year. Please spread the word.

www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/the...

Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 22

Classes start nxt wk. If you haven't registered--DO SO NOW! Join guests Leah Henderson, @writeloudly.bsky.social as @hunderdown.bsky.social delivers instructive Info & answers ???s during Friday Office Hours. I'll be there for Friday Office Hours ?s too.
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/the...

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Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · May 20

The Crash Course begins a week from tomorrow--and you can still sign up. Please repost.

Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · May 19

Reminder! The Crash Course in Children's Book Publishing--an overview of everything you need to know about the #kidlit world--starts *next week.* This is the only time we plan to offer the course this year. Please spread the word.

www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/the...

The Crash Course in Children's Book Publishing - Highlights Foundation

www.highlightsfoundation.org

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 22

Woohoooo! Thank you, dear @mariettaa.bsky.social

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 22

Thank you for the repost @morganlau.bsky.social ♥️

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 22

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!♥️

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 20

It's Tuesday on the Calendar. But it is a Friday Night Fish Fry over here. We're celebrating! A Season For Fishing: A Fish Fry Tradition is born. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 20

You're the absolute best. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 10

Howeeeeee! Y'all we gon' Pitch a Wang Dang Doodle ALL NIGHT LONG! I stepped away from the fun to once again extend the right hand of fellowship. Friday Fish Fry!
Plates clatter
Kinfolk gather
Ol' Cane River shouts . . .
Welcome to another Fish Fry Friday

www.pamelacourtney.com/a-season-for...

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 6

Hahaha we gon' pitch a Wang Dang Doodle. Hear that wash board? Howeeeee cher, Sounds like Fish Fry Friday!

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 30

THANK YOU SO MUCH Kathy!! You are the incomparable @infowoman.bsky.social and I'm so glad you're part of helping me celebrate my debut book. You're the best!

Kathy Halsey @infowoman.bsky.social · Apr 30

Been waiting to manifest this GROG blog post for awhile! Join @pamismylmnop.bsky.social and me as we sit in our virtual rockin' chairs, talk about her debut PB, & share Pam's critique tips. Bon temps for sure!
It's A SEASON FOR FISHIN'!

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Catch of the Day: A SEASON FOR FISHIN': A FISH FRY TRADITION with Pam Courtney by Kathy Halsey

I magine Pam Courtney and I having a sit down on our virtual porch in Louisiana looking at the Cane River as we chat about her debut book, f...

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 30

Just so wonderful of you to want to be part of my book launch. Thank you much friend. Fun sitting on our virtual porch casting and reeling in tidbits of how my picture book began. I had a blast my friend!!!

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 25

A Cup of Quiet by Nikki Grimes GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom url:https://www.pragmaticmom.com/2025/04/a-cup-of-quiet-by-nikki-grimes/

Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 25

Y'all back for another Friday Fish Fry? Well c'mon in. We're reelin' 'em in AND fryin' 'em up with a crispy crunch. Mmmm, tastes like Fish Fry Friday, y'all. Howeeee! It's A Season For Fishin', A Fish Fry Tradition. Pre-Order NOW! us.macmillan.com/books/978037...

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 24

Psst! @barnesandnoble.com is running a huge preorder sale! If you want to preorder A Season for Fishin' and get 25% off, join their free rewards program and use code PREORDER25 at checkout!
#BNPreorder
@barnesandnoble.bsky.social
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
@macmillanusa.bsky.social

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 24

Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 23

Woohoooo! Thank you!!!

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 11

It's Friday Y'all! & We're comin' in HOT as fish grease!
Let's Meet EACH Friday &✔️ out the next cutest & truest reel 4️⃣ a 🐟Fish Fry celebration of my new book, A Season For Fishin' A Fish Fry Tradition!!! Wha'chu waitin' on? PRE ORDER NOW! hahaha Go here===> us.macmillan.com/books/978037...

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 8

@kidlitworks.bsky.social books crafted with heart. What about themes in books? For example, CHANGE! The one constant in life. @christinashawn.bsky.social shares picture books that help young learners navigate life's changes. Take a look. It's in a book. Go here===> kidlitworks.com/books-that-h...

Books That Help Kids Work Through Change

For all the practice we have with change, it amazes me that it can still be so tough. But for kids, it can be even harder to accept change. Whether that’s sleeping in a big kid bed, adjusting…

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 8

Looking forward to learning from you!!!

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 1

It's ❤️that❤️time❤️ Y'all!
Editor Harold Underdown's Crash Course In Children's Publishing begins soon. REGISTER here www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/the... & get your questions answered Join @hunderdown.bsky.social & guests: Leah Henderson @writeloudly.bsky.social & yes ME! I'm excited.

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Apr 1

OH! MY! GOODNESS! I loved this entry! Y'all made is exceptionally hard this year. CONGRATULATIONS!

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