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I've been reading about Search Engine Optimization and having a FAQs page on your website helps drive traffic. I don't know if this is true, but I added one to my site, www.MattForrest.com. If you have two minutes, I'd love to hear your thoughts! ;)
#childrensbooks #kidlit w/ @pbjamboree.bsky.social
#childrensbooks #kidlit w/ @pbjamboree.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I've been reading about Search Engine Optimization and having a FAQs page on your website helps drive traffic. I don't know if this is true, but I added one to my site, www.MattForrest.com. If you have two minutes, I'd love to hear your thoughts! ;)
#childrensbooks #kidlit w/ @pbjamboree.bsky.social
#childrensbooks #kidlit w/ @pbjamboree.bsky.social
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I'm honored that Little Seasons: Autumn Leaves was selected for the Dogwood Nonfiction Readers List!
The award is for K-12 NF books, chosen by MO librarians & @maslonline.bsky.social to encourage children to read high-quality, engaging NF. @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #kidsnonfiction #kidlit
The award is for K-12 NF books, chosen by MO librarians & @maslonline.bsky.social to encourage children to read high-quality, engaging NF. @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #kidsnonfiction #kidlit
February 18, 2026 at 3:41 AM
I'm honored that Little Seasons: Autumn Leaves was selected for the Dogwood Nonfiction Readers List!
The award is for K-12 NF books, chosen by MO librarians & @maslonline.bsky.social to encourage children to read high-quality, engaging NF. @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #kidsnonfiction #kidlit
The award is for K-12 NF books, chosen by MO librarians & @maslonline.bsky.social to encourage children to read high-quality, engaging NF. @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #kidsnonfiction #kidlit
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From screen to paper. Starting my year with a cute book worm illustration for business cards for the #SCBWI conference. It can be folded into a little desk buddy. 🍎🪱 This is my 1st #kidlitilloweek piece, but also working on a 2nd using the Jan prompts.
#bookworm #kidlitillustration
#bookworm #kidlitillustration
January 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
From screen to paper. Starting my year with a cute book worm illustration for business cards for the #SCBWI conference. It can be folded into a little desk buddy. 🍎🪱 This is my 1st #kidlitilloweek piece, but also working on a 2nd using the Jan prompts.
#bookworm #kidlitillustration
#bookworm #kidlitillustration
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Shout-out to Gretchen & the crew at Osborne’s in Concord, NH - she’s been supporting my board book #TractorDance since it came out in Oct., 2024 – and just requested another restock! Farm equipment, music, dancing, animals - and each copy is signed by the author. 😉 #KidLit
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January 6, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Shout-out to Gretchen & the crew at Osborne’s in Concord, NH - she’s been supporting my board book #TractorDance since it came out in Oct., 2024 – and just requested another restock! Farm equipment, music, dancing, animals - and each copy is signed by the author. 😉 #KidLit
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We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! Angela De Groot author of Not Pop-Pop is looking forward to staying in her pajamas and munching on cookies while reading Growing Home by Beth Ferry & The Fan Brothers. #holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
December 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! Angela De Groot author of Not Pop-Pop is looking forward to staying in her pajamas and munching on cookies while reading Growing Home by Beth Ferry & The Fan Brothers. #holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! @mattforrestvw.bsky.social, author/anthologist of “A Universe of Rainbows,” is looking forward to baking 100s of cookies, wrapping gifts, and reading “The Polar Express!” #holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
December 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! @mattforrestvw.bsky.social, author/anthologist of “A Universe of Rainbows,” is looking forward to baking 100s of cookies, wrapping gifts, and reading “The Polar Express!” #holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! @kdmaz.bsky.social author and illustrator of MAYBE JUST ASK ME is looking forward to sipping hot chocolate while reading NIGHT CHEF by Mika Song in front of the fire.
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
December 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! @kdmaz.bsky.social author and illustrator of MAYBE JUST ASK ME is looking forward to sipping hot chocolate while reading NIGHT CHEF by Mika Song in front of the fire.
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! @kazwindness.bsky.social is looking forward to spring in Colorado by cozying up with AWAY by Megan E. Freeman.
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
December 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! @kazwindness.bsky.social is looking forward to spring in Colorado by cozying up with AWAY by Megan E. Freeman.
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social is looking forward to a cup of hot cocoa and getting cozy with the newest Skunk and Badger book by Amy Timberlake.
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
December 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social is looking forward to a cup of hot cocoa and getting cozy with the newest Skunk and Badger book by Amy Timberlake.
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
#holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians
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ICYMI: After an extended Thanksgiving break, I'm back at the ol’ blog today with a poetic & photographic retrospective of #NCTE2025 - with 3 “Frost-y” poems and a surprising award!
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#PoetryFriday #Education #Literacy #PoetryCommunity
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#PoetryFriday #Education #Literacy #PoetryCommunity
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December 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
ICYMI: After an extended Thanksgiving break, I'm back at the ol’ blog today with a poetic & photographic retrospective of #NCTE2025 - with 3 “Frost-y” poems and a surprising award!
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#PoetryFriday #Education #Literacy #PoetryCommunity
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#PoetryFriday #Education #Literacy #PoetryCommunity
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We're thankful for families and friends, libraries and rainbows, nature walks, books, and freedom. We're also thankful for YOU - our followers - and the entire #kidlit community. What are you thankful for?
#PBJam #Thanksgiving #Gratitude
#PBJam #Thanksgiving #Gratitude
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
We're thankful for families and friends, libraries and rainbows, nature walks, books, and freedom. We're also thankful for YOU - our followers - and the entire #kidlit community. What are you thankful for?
#PBJam #Thanksgiving #Gratitude
#PBJam #Thanksgiving #Gratitude
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Had a fantastic time at #NCTE2025 with
friends, creators, educators, and many of my collaborators -
AND, a big surprise!
#childrensbooks #literacy #education #kidlit w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social @ncte.org
friends, creators, educators, and many of my collaborators -
AND, a big surprise!
#childrensbooks #literacy #education #kidlit w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social @ncte.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Had a fantastic time at #NCTE2025 with
friends, creators, educators, and many of my collaborators -
AND, a big surprise!
#childrensbooks #literacy #education #kidlit w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social @ncte.org
friends, creators, educators, and many of my collaborators -
AND, a big surprise!
#childrensbooks #literacy #education #kidlit w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social @ncte.org
@kazwindness.bsky.social @mattforrestvw.bsky.social and @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social will be speaking and signing books at #NCTE25 #edusky
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
@kazwindness.bsky.social @mattforrestvw.bsky.social and @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social will be speaking and signing books at #NCTE25 #edusky
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November 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Several of our group members will be at #NCTE2025, will you?
I'll be over at #NCTE2025 on Friday signing books and presenting about early reader graphic novels. If you are there, stop by and say hi! #picturebookauthor #picturebookillustrator #earlyreadergraphicnovels #kidlit
November 18, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Several of our group members will be at #NCTE2025, will you?
Thursday Nov. 13th is #WorldKindnessDay . Kindness is contagious. The more you spread it, the more there is out there. Here are some of our favorite #picturebooks celebrating #kindness. #KindnessMatters #PBJam #kidlit
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thursday Nov. 13th is #WorldKindnessDay . Kindness is contagious. The more you spread it, the more there is out there. Here are some of our favorite #picturebooks celebrating #kindness. #KindnessMatters #PBJam #kidlit
For #BannedBooksWeek we are sharing some of our favorite #picturebooks that have been removed from #libraries & #classrooms . Please respect everyone's right to choose what they want to read. For more information on challenged/banned books - ala.org/bbooks/banned
October 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
For #BannedBooksWeek we are sharing some of our favorite #picturebooks that have been removed from #libraries & #classrooms . Please respect everyone's right to choose what they want to read. For more information on challenged/banned books - ala.org/bbooks/banned
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New interview up with Heather Macht at Seasons of Kidlit. Check out the whole series of interviews and learn more about new fall books coming out. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebook @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
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...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
October 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
New interview up with Heather Macht at Seasons of Kidlit. Check out the whole series of interviews and learn more about new fall books coming out. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebook @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
Are you going to #Chappaqua this weekend? If so, we hope you’ll say hi to our members @kazwindness.bsky.social & @mattforrestvw.bsky.social.
You can find Kaz in the blue, and Matt in the orange tent. Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM. ccbfestival.org.
#BookFestival #KidLit #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks
You can find Kaz in the blue, and Matt in the orange tent. Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM. ccbfestival.org.
#BookFestival #KidLit #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks
September 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Are you going to #Chappaqua this weekend? If so, we hope you’ll say hi to our members @kazwindness.bsky.social & @mattforrestvw.bsky.social.
You can find Kaz in the blue, and Matt in the orange tent. Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM. ccbfestival.org.
#BookFestival #KidLit #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks
You can find Kaz in the blue, and Matt in the orange tent. Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM. ccbfestival.org.
#BookFestival #KidLit #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks
Our members @mattforrestvw.bsky.social and @kazwindness.bsky.social will be at the Chappaqua Children's festival this weekend! #kidlit #picturebooks
If you're heading to Chappaqua Children's Book Festival this weekend, I hope you’ll swing by the orange tent and say hi!
Lots of fun & books for every age, and more than 150 creators!
#KidLit #childrensbooks #picturebooks
w/ @pbjamboree.bsky.social @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @powkidsbooks.bsky.social
Lots of fun & books for every age, and more than 150 creators!
#KidLit #childrensbooks #picturebooks
w/ @pbjamboree.bsky.social @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @powkidsbooks.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Our members @mattforrestvw.bsky.social and @kazwindness.bsky.social will be at the Chappaqua Children's festival this weekend! #kidlit #picturebooks
And the winner is . . . Congratulations Lindsay! You are the winner in our #backtoschool2025 #giveaway #picturebooks. #PBJam
September 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
And the winner is . . . Congratulations Lindsay! You are the winner in our #backtoschool2025 #giveaway #picturebooks. #PBJam
Happy publication day to Little Seasons: Autumn Leaves! So excited for this book to be out in the world making little ones smile while teaching them all about leaves and how they change color. Great for a classroom or homeschool. mirkah.com/autumnleaves
#stembooks #kidlit #autumnbooks #edusky
#stembooks #kidlit #autumnbooks #edusky
September 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It’s a #backtoschool #giveaway! One lucky #teacher or #librarian will win this wonderful collection of #picturebooks! Like, comment, or repost by 9/1/25 to win. #kidlit #edusky #librarysky #booksky #literacy #pbjam #childrensbooks
August 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It’s a #backtoschool #giveaway! One lucky #teacher or #librarian will win this wonderful collection of #picturebooks! Like, comment, or repost by 9/1/25 to win. #kidlit #edusky #librarysky #booksky #literacy #pbjam #childrensbooks
Happy book birthday to Wendi and Mirka! We love this book! 🎉 #kidlit
Yay! This beauty is out today. Available online and in bookstores. "How the Forest Feels" Written by Wendi Silvano and illustrated by me. Published by Holiday House. For buying options visit mirkah.com/forestfeels #kidlit #sensorybook #picturebook
August 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Happy book birthday to Wendi and Mirka! We love this book! 🎉 #kidlit
Awesome to see this fun interview and doodle with Mirka and Bonnie! #kidlit #newpicturebook #skybrarians #edusky
Check out the newest DOODLE CHAT show featuring special guest Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social
Doodle autumn leaves with us as we chat about fun things to do with leaves, photosynthesis, and more! #kidlit #kidlitart #parents #forkids #drawalong #teachers #librarians youtu.be/mVesSPOnsjU
Doodle autumn leaves with us as we chat about fun things to do with leaves, photosynthesis, and more! #kidlit #kidlitart #parents #forkids #drawalong #teachers #librarians youtu.be/mVesSPOnsjU
Doodle Chat with Special Guest Mirka Hokkanen
YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator
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August 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Awesome to see this fun interview and doodle with Mirka and Bonnie! #kidlit #newpicturebook #skybrarians #edusky