This Saturday will be FUN! I'll be doing a story hour and fun craft with all ages at the Fairfax Barnes & Noble at 11:00 a.m. There's free swag, too, so hope to see you there to scoop some up! @barnesandnoble @familiusbooks #Aquiltofstars #STEMbooksforkids #storytimeSTEM

Hooray for @steamteambooks and the line-up of terrific books releasing this month! Honored to be a part of this amazing group of nonfiction kidlit authors.

Hooray--My Very First Substack Post! annmsbooks.substack.com/p/ho…

September kicks off a fun season for a Quilt of Stars! The Carroll Book Festival: Sept. 19. Open Books, Open Minds: Sept. 24. Finally (for September), if you're in the area, please consider joining us at the National Children's Museum on Sept. 26 at 10:00 a.m.

Check out this amazing video (and come to the event on May 16!) drive.google.com/file/d/1f8_…

Up today! @annettewhipplebooks shares "The Truth About the Writing Process" on the MUF website. That is, From the Mixed Up Files of Middle Grade Authors. Check it out and thanks for sharing, Annette! fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem… @stem_tuesday #STEMTuesday #stembooksforkids

It's the book trailer for "A Quilt of Stars: Astronaut Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream." Background images of space are from Karen's personal collection and the song is from Dr. G and the Range Shadows! Book releases Sept. 29 but preorders available now. :) youtube.com/watch?v=EYjDUj3u…

I earned a Master's degree from the University of Maryland in 1996. Both my kids went there. UMD has a permanent place in my heart! Saturday, I have the honor of participating in the Terp Author Book Fair. Not only that, I get to present just before the amazing @henakhanbooks

I'm thrilled to be a part of the UMD's Book Fair. Who knew back in '96 when I graduated (yup) which way my life's path would take me? More info here: alumni.umd.edu/events/marque… @umdalumni @umdalumninova

So, a new book is about to be released into the world. The publisher sends out advanced copies to reviewers. It's a little nerve-wracking. Will they love it... or not? Thankfully, School Library Journal has very good things to say about "A Quilt of Stars"!

When you have a talented, creative teenager making posts for you, life is good! Thank you Tessa for another pretty way to share our new book. And, did you see the clever way she used "woven" to highlight this sewing project started in space?

Brookside does an amazing job celebrating Earth Day for the whole family! I'm excited to be there with puppets, books (Fantastic Flora), and crafts for kids of all ages. It's going to be FUN. Check out more here: montgomeryparks.org/events/e… @montgomeryparks @mitkidspress #EarthDay

Me: What surprised you about co-authoring this book? Karen: How long it takes (laughs). I mean, it’s really a process. I was looking back at something—maybe it was an email that we had done. It was two years ago! It’s just a slow process. Me: But worth the wait!

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!

Another pretty post by the talented Tessa. Amazing what a teen can come up with! Thank you, Tessa. We're all looking forward to "A Quilt of Stars." @astrokarenn @authorlauragehl @alidamassari @familiusbooks #AQuiltofStars #STEMbooks #Spacebooksforkids #womeninspacescience

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)

Kids Week at the Intrepid Museum is right around the corner. Thank goodness I'm driving--all this stuff would NOT fit on the train or plane. Check out this very cool program (Get a $7 online discount until Feb. 23 with code KIDS26). intrepidmuseum.org/. @intrepidmuseum

Have you ever been to the Intrepid Museum? Yes, it's on an aircraft carrier. Yes, it's docked by Pier 86 in New York City. And YES, I'm going to be there for Kids Week (Feb. 20-21)!! Check it out here: intrepidmuseum.org/. Don't forget the $7 discount offered until Feb. 23.

See this Instagram photo by @renebartosauthor instagram.com/p/DTygpZCEpp7/…

The life of a writer is a lot about "almost." This year I had a few near misses with my submissions. Sadly, no new contracts, but still, the almosts are encouraging. And, p.s. still working on my middle grade (and still excited about it). But... I can't rush it, right?