Nikki Shannon Smith

Halloween is coming! This book, part of my Brown Baby Parade series is just right for tiny trick or treaters! #halloween #boardbooks #preschool #kindergarten @randomhousekids bookshop.org/p/books/hallow…

Thank you, @PositiveBlackS1 for this Throwback Thursday featuring me and my books!

@PositiveBlackS1 Thank you so much for this. 💕

This Throwback Thursday, we’re celebrating the timeless works of a beloved bestselling children's author. Join us as we dive back into these magical tales that inspire imagination in readers of all ages. Author: Nikki Shannon Smith @nikki2smith Web: nikkishannonsmith.com/home-page

During Black History Month, dive into this timeless classic from this bestselling author. “Love Is All Around: A Brown Baby Parade Book” Author: Nikki Shannon Smith @nikki2smith Web: nikkishannonsmith.com/home-page IG: instagram.com/nikkishannonsm…

@PositiveBlackS1 Thank you for sharing Love is All Around!

@ammanuscripts Thank you!

@nikki2smith Prince forever.. love that his legacy continues, and congrats on the new book!

Season 5 of #StrangerThings did me in! I even cried. But when Prince came on… 💜 I love seeing his legacy still alive. If you want to learn (or teach) more about #Prince, my children’s book about him released this month! (Available wherever books are sold.)

@_thealxndr What does it do?

Drinking that warm water in the morning really is a game changer

It makes me so happy to see my book, illustrated by Don Tate, making it out into the world. Thank you for all the support!

@NinaSeventeen @Devas_T 💜💜💜

The latest addition to my #Prince #library: 'Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography' by Nikki Shannon Smith, illustrated by Don Tate. 😍🥰😘 #Prince4ever 💜 O(+> Dear @nikki2smith and @Devas_T Thank you for keeping Prince's story alive! 💜

Kids hear the noise of the world every day—but music has a way of cutting through it, reaching the places words can’t. 🎵 When children discover that music can offer a safe space to connect with their emotions, claim their individuality, and dance to their own rhythm, they begin to understand something profound: who they are is already enough. ✨🎶✨ And so, through story and illustration—and inspired by the spirit of one iconic artist—one soulful creative voice is transforming the magic of music into something children can see, feel, and carry with them—a timeless truth that echoes through eternity. 👦🏿👦🏽👦🏻💫👧🏻👧🏽👧🏿 @Devas_T joins our @JohnMasiulionis on Episode #260 of @PRFromTheHeart's Children’s Books Spotlight Series to share his newly illustrated book, @Prince: A Little Golden Book® Biography: bit.ly/4jFKl6o. 💜📖🎸 @Nikki2Smith @RandomHouseKids @Prince @PaisleyPark #PRFromTheHeart #ChildrensBooks #SpotlightSeries #Prince #LittleGoldenBooks #KidLit #ChildrensAuthors #AuthorInterviews

I enjoy providing feedback and guidance to help people strengthen their writing. I discontinued #critiques when I was teaching full time, but I’m offering written picture book critiques again. Use the contact form on my website to get in touch! No DMs, please. 😊 #picturebook #pb

@LernerBooks MOUNTAIN SURVIVAL STORIES pairs well with @RolandCSmith PEAK, @jennygoebel BACKCOUNTRY, @nikki2smith STRANDED, @nielsenwriter ONE WRONG STEP, and @deegarretson WOLF STORM!

@MsYingling @LernerBooks @RolandCSmith @jennygoebel @nielsenwriter @deegarretson Thank you for sharing!

I’ve loved everything about writing this book, and it’s been out for a year today! I’m celebrating by offering reduced cost virtual visits. Message me with your email if you’d like more information! #schoolvisit #authorvisit #teachers #librarian @Scholastic

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@PatriciaMy52888 @randomhousekids Thank you! Don created beautiful illustrations.

@nikki2smith @randomhousekids Don Tate's artistry will surely bring Prince's legacy to life! Can't wait for the June 7th cover reveal! Will Prince's story be told through illustrations or a graphic novel format?

We’re doing the cover reveal on June 7th, Prince’s birthday. I can’t wait for y’all to see the art by Don Tate! @randomhousekids #Prince #Celebration2025

COVER REVEAL! This little book is a song of my heart. I’m so honored and excited to share the cover, illustrated by Don Tate, on the day we celebrate Prince’s life. It’s available for pre-order now. @randomhousekids (Link-tree in bio.) #prince #celebration2025 #PaisleyPark

Yay! Letters to Misty by Misty Copeland, cowritten by me, is out today! This book, based on letters Misty has received from young people, answers questions about friendship, navigating challenges, communicating with parents, practicing self-care, and more.