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Double Feature: Trick or Treat with Mark Snoad!

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 7d

This unique twist on what makes an action-adventure hero sounds AWESOME! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...

Hi, readers, writers, and light-seekers, too! If you’re looking for an exciting, action-packed, fantastical adventure featuring an unlikely yet relatable hero… you’ve come to the right place today!We’...

Trick or Treat with Amy Houts!

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 7d

Amy Houts's interview shows how essential patience and perseverance are for authors of picture books.
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Hi readers, writers, and haunted house lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to celebrate the day with the incredible Amy Houts - author of over 100 books! She's here with us sharing her new book with M...

Trick or Treat with Kris Tarantino!

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 9d

Kris Tarantino discusses her new book and shares her "tricks" for school visits. #PB #KidLit #SeasonsOfKidLit
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Hi, readers, writers, and sleepy monsters, too! Are you ready for monster-sized fun? Then you won’t want to miss this interview with the extremely talented Kris Tarantino, author of Bedslime Blues—the...

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 9d

And a shout-out to the author, @joanapastro.bsky.social !

FROM PASSIVELY PRETTY TO PRETTY DARN POWERFUL

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 9d

This month SPOTLIGHTS blog, titled FROM PASSIVELY PRETTY TO PRETTY DARN POWERFUL, shines on a glorious picture book: LILLYBELLE, A Damsel NOT in Distress, author Joana Pastro, illo Jhon Ortiz. #PB #KidLit #SEL
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Why do I write this blog? As a school psychologist, I’ve worked to foster children’s social-emotional development. Referencing the CASEL framework, I highlight character-driven stories that...

Trick or Treat with Justin Colón!

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 10d

Justin Colon's ZOMBEES really comes alive! Kaly Quarles' artwork emphasizes and enhances the Halloween feel.
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Hi, bee-utiful readers, writers, and eerie-book enthusiasts of all sorts! What could possibly top a book about zombies? A book about zom-bees, of course! 🐝💀 We’re buzzing with excitement to welcome Ju...

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Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 11d

Trick or Treat with Nick Eliopulos!

Hi, readers, writers, and catacomb explorers of all sorts! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome the extremely talented Nick Eliopulos—middle grade author of more than 70 books! Nick joins us to share his ...

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 11d

Trick or Treat with Helen Kemp Zax!

Hi, readers, writers, and to-do list keepers too! Today we're thrilled to showcase another book perfect for spooky season & fall reading! Please give a wicked-warm welcome to Helen Kemp Zax and her br...

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 11d

Trick or Treat with Mirka Hokkanen!

Hi, readers, writers, and seasons lovers of all kinds! We’re thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Mirka Hokkanen, who’s here today to share her wonderful new books - perfect for fall or any time...

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 11d

Trick or Treat with Helen Kemp Zax!

Hi, readers, writers, and to-do list keepers too! Today we're thrilled to showcase another book perfect for spooky season & fall reading! Please give a wicked-warm welcome to Helen Kemp Zax and her br...

www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 11d

Double Feature: Trick or Treat with Editor Lynne Marie! Plus, Pitch a MS to her!

Hi, readers, writers, and Halloween-fanatics, too! We're starting the festivities with a BANG this year. Please enjoy our Double Feature with #SeasonsOfKidLit's own, Lynne Marie. Lynne Marie is back o...

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Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 11d

Double Feature: Trick or Treat with Editor Lynne Marie! Plus, Pitch a MS to her!

Hi, readers, writers, and Halloween-fanatics, too! We're starting the festivities with a BANG this year. Please enjoy our Double Feature with #SeasonsOfKidLit's own, Lynne Marie. Lynne Marie is back o...

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 11d

Trick or Treat with Deb Adamson!

Hi parents, librarians, book fanatics, writers, and readers of all sorts! Gob-Lynne Marie and I, Heather-ween Macht, are here to say: Happy October to you all! We're so thrilled to have you here, Tric...

You may know the fable of the blind folk who were shown an elephant. They surrounded the animal, each touching a different part. Coming away with very different perceptions, they argued...

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 11d

Happy Autumn! #SeasonsOfKidLit is sharing wonderful picture books this month. I'll be sharing their posts, to help others hop in. Maybe you'll find your next Autumn/Halloween gift or mentor text! #PB #KidLit #Autumn
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Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · Sep 1

My September blog, "I See Myself in You," suggests picture books offer wisdom for adults, not only children. It features A MOON FOR MOE AND MOE (Jane Breskin Zalben, Mehrdokt Amini) and THAT FLAG (Tameka Fryer Brown, Nikkolas Smith). #PIctureBooks #SEL www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

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Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · Aug 4

It's already August! This month I spotlight picture books that cultivate the capacity to take another person's perspective: DUCK! RABBIT! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and XO, Exoplanet by @underwoodwriter.bsky.social #SEL #PIctureBooks
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SPOTLIGHT blog

Children who are easily overwhelmed have narrow comfort zones. It is far too easy for everyday situations to trigger self-protective “fight or flight” reactions, whereby the autonomic nervous...

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Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · Jul 7

Hello, all! For July, my spotlighted PB is JUST LIKE MILLIE by Lauren Castillo.#KidLit #SEL #PictureBooks Find my post, SAFE ENOUGH TO BE BRAVE, at www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

SAFE ENOUGH TO BE BRAVE

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Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · Jun 19

Time for my happy dance! My debut picture book is announced! SCAT, CAT! A Story of MItzvahs, forthcoming from Kar-Ben, illustrated by Billie Michaels. #KidLit #PictureBooks #JewishJoy

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Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · Jun 5

Also posted at Children's Book Academy, childrensbookacademy.weebly.com/blogfish/car...

CARING FOR THE CARER

by Dr. Debra Collins

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy June! My featured PB this month is A HAT FOR MRS. GOLDMAN by Michelle Edwards @michellejedwards.bsky.social, illustrated by G. Brian Karas. #KidLit #SEL #PictureBooks Find my post, "Caring for the Carer," at www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

CARING FOR THE CARER

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Children's Book Academy @cba-kidlit.bsky.social · May 28

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This month’s book highlights and nurtures social-emotional capacities of Social Awareness and Relationship Skills through metaphor, rather than a character-driven plot.

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · May 22

Hi, Debbie! I am a PB author (my debut book will be announced in a few months). I'd love to # my blog posts to this feed. It's a monthly blog re PBs with SEL. www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b... (my posts also appear on Children's Book Academy).

SPOTLIGHT blog

This month’s book highlights and nurtures social-emotional capacities of Social Awareness and Relationship Skills through metaphor, rather than a character-driven plot.

Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · May 19

For May, my "SPOTLIGHT" warmly welcomes everyone to gather under THE BIG UMBRELLA by Amy June Bates. #KidLit #SEL #PictureBooks Check in at childrensbookacademy.com/blogs/kidlit...
or at my website,
www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...

SPOTLIGHT blog