Ann Marie Stephens

Karen Nyberg's story shares how she gazed at Earth from space and saw no country borders, no hunger, no war or other worldly problems. It's this patchwork of people and places symbolized in star-themed quilts that resonates with me. Thank you for sharing this story, Karen!

One of the best things about being a children's book author is the chance to get into schools. There's something in my DNA about getting in front of kids and engaging with something meaningful. Now booking for "A Quilt of Stars" (Available for pre-orders now)

Check out award-winning author @chanastiefel sharing her insights & inspiration for her stunning new picture book - Awe! mariacmarshall.com/single-post/th… Susan Gal @Scholastic #interview #kidlit #awe

My lyrical nonfiction picture book, Meadows of the Sea, ill. by Khoa Le and pub. by @SleepingBearBks is out in one month! Still time to preorder: michelleschaub.com/meadows @stormliterary

Review: SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS @BeamingBooksMN illus. L. N. Powell "A cute squirrel battles to handle its over-powering emotions in a meaningful way...Then, there's the warmth of friendship and being there for others..."bookwormforkids.com/2026/03/squirr… ~Bookworm for Kids @TDrecker

My lyrical nonfiction picture book about seagrass meadows is out on Apr. 15th. Avail. for preorder now! michelleschaub.com/meadows @sleepingbear @stormliterary @sleepingbearbks @scbwi @oursharedseas @unep

Something wild is happening today. We're celebrating the 3rd #bookbirthday of SOMETHING WILD by our very own @KidLitCollectiv author/illustrator @molly_ruttan! Happy (x 3) book birthday!! 🥳🥳🥳 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #music #kidsbook #kidlitcommunity #storytime

It’s official!! Happy dancing time! #kidlit #picturebooks

Don't miss the amazing Debbie Ohi sharing insights into her newest picture book - I'm Busy. mariacmarshall.com/single-post/th… @michaelianblack @SimonBooks #interview #kidlit #emotions #humor

Dear Reader, We wrote a middle-grade book together!!! A story that is filled with things we love and care about. A story with secrets, but also with lots of light. A story we wrote in a very unique way. Love, Jasmine and John instagram.com/p/DVKLw87jlWs/…

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the board book, ROCK 'N' ROLL BABY by David McMullin, illustrated by Allison Black (@penguinkids) out March 3. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-we… (+ more ways to win)

SEEKING: Love of a (AFTER)lifetime. 🧟‍♂️ ♥️ ZOMBIE IN LOVE is our quintessential KidTime StoryTime Valentine: Sassy, Spooky, Sweet!😍😆 Written with ❤️ by @kellydipucchio 😆 READ ALOUD @ youtu.be/ngtQ8JnN3hE

Celebrating National Library Lover's Month. #libraries #librariesofınstagram #librarians #picturebooks #joyofreading #kidlit

Happy #BookBirthday to Beatrice and the Nightingale + Six Qs with Sibert Honor author @PatriciaNewman erindealey.com/book-birthday/… illus. Isabelle Follath ( Peachtree / Quinlan). @EastWestLit @2021derfuls #music #nonfiction #picturebook

Happy book birthday The Princess and the Grain of Rice! A Korean twist on The Princess and the Pea. 🍚

It's National Umbrella Day, and we're celebrating by sharing VIOLET AND THE CRUMBS: A Gluten-Free Adventure written by Abigail Rayner and illustrated by our own @molly_ruttan. #kidlit #kidlitart #gluten #glutenfree #picturebook #illustration #Illustrator #IllustrationArt

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY! Larissa Theule Teagan White @VikingBooks #bookbirthday #kidlit #community #caring

It’s National #InventorDay! I invite you to browse our most inventive, innovative collection of story readings at youtube.com/playlist?list=… 💡

Can’t wait to go! 📚

Celebrating National Library Lover's Month!