HAPPY 3rd BOOK BIRTHDAY, #TogetherWeSwim! This Kirkus Prize Finalist continues to MAKE A SPLASH! www.valeriebolling.com/together-we-... @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @bookishariel.bsky.social @kaylanijuanita.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #swimming #swim #summerfun #motherson #learning

HAPPY 3rd BOOK BIRTHDAY, #BingBopBam! Make music. JAM! #abramsyoungreaders #meredithmundy @sabrenakhadijah.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #music #musiclover #instruments #worldmusic

I'm grateful that #AFleaforJustice, and, more importantly, Marian Wright Edelman, has been recognized. @temikatheartist.bsky.social and I appreciate everyone's support in voting for this book! #SCBWI #SCBWI26CK #CrystalKiteAward #marianwrightedelman #childrensdefensefund #cdffreedomschools

THIS TUESDAY! Order your books in advance, and I'll personalize them for you when I'm at the stores. Enjoy your summer, and make time to read for yourself and to children! #kidlit #booktour #indepependentbookstores #summerreading

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, GOAL SETTING IN THE WRITING CLASSROOM! It's hard to believe this book is one-year old today. Shout out to my amazing editor, @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social, and to the @stenhousepub.bsky.social team! For more information: www.valeriebolling.com/goal-setting...

Looking forward to being at the annual @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social conference!

HAPPY JUNETEENTH! #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #BlackisBeautiful

I hope to see you this summer!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mrs. Edelman! We are grateful that you've been a flea for justice throughout your life, and we celebrate you today on your 87th birthday. May God continue to bless you. @charlesbridge.bsky.social @temikatheartist.bsky.social #marianwrightedelman #childrensdefensefund #birthday 2m

This weekend and last... It's always about the story. Whether giving a welcome speech @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social's annual regional conference or teaching a Sunday school lesson, the story is always at the center. #BeAnAmbassador for your stories and for others' stories.

I'm looking forward to my next book festival on May 30. Find out more here: scybookfest.org #bookfestival #authorlife

Upcoming Events!

There is still time to register for TOMORROW evening's workshop. Register here: forms.gle/UTPn6bi46uEa.... @alliago.bsky.social #kidlitincolor #kidlit #marketing

I'll be a featured author at three children's book festivals this month. I hope to see you at one! Saturday, May 2: Hudson Children's Book Festival Sunday, May 17: Stamford Children's Book Festival Saturday, May 30: Sullivan County Youth Book Festival @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social #bookfestival

HAPPY INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY! #independentbookstore #independentbookstoreday #books #Reading #ShopLocal

I hope to see you this spring!

If you haven't registered yet for the New England SCBWI Annual Spring Conference, TODAY is the last day. For more about all of the great offerings -- including keynotes and critiques -- and to register: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... Don't miss out. We can't wait to see you! #kidlit #booksky

I'm looking forward to my next CT bookstore tour on Saturday, April 18! You can order books in advance that I'll personalize for you when I'm at the stores. You can also visit on Independent Bookstore Day and get signed copies of my books. #independentbookstores #kidlit #authorlife

HAPPY 2nd BOOK BIRTHDAY, #RainbowDays: THE ORANGE WALL! Join Zoya and Coco and... Make art! www.valeriebolling.com/rainbow-days... #kidlit #kidlitart #earlyreader #artlover #artist

I'm looking forward to my next CT bookstore tour on Saturday, April 18! You can order books in advance that I'll personalize for you when I'm at the stores. You can also visit on Independent Bookstore Day and get signed copies of my books. #independentbookstores #kidlit #authorlife

TOMORROW... Join these authors and illustrators (poklib.org/authors_illu...) and me at #PoughkeepsieLibrary for the #PokBookFest! I look forward to seeing you! #kidlit #bookfestival #authorlife

Please DM me with your email address if you are interested in receiving more details about my picture book writing class that will begin next month. I'd love to have you in class! Feel free to share the information with others who may be interested. #picturebooks #kidlit #class

Photos from my @barnesandnoble.com visit on Saturday...

Updated events... I hope to see you at one!

Last Friday I had an amazing visit at North Mianus School in Greenwich, CT -- the district where I taught for 30 years! If you'd like for me to visit your school, in person or virtually, please reach out to schedule for this year or for next year. #edusky #teachers #authorvisit

Thank you, @slj.com, for a starred review of #themarchforhope! #kidlit #girlpower #womensmarch2017 #womensmarch #voice #booksky #edusky

HAPPY WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! To celebrate women and girls with the young readers in your life -- and to get more information these books, including how to order -- please visit my website. www.valeriebolling.com/the-march-fo... www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j... #womenshistorymonth #girls

I hope to see you at one or more of my events!

I had a great time yesterday at Bedford Books, signing copies of #TheMarchforHope and #AFleaforJustice. Owner, Fran Hauser, was so welcoming. Get on her email list to find out the wonderful events in her store, and stop by to pick up signed copies of my books. @charlesbridge.bsky.social

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, #LetsDance! I can't believe this book is SIX years old today! (which means I've been an auhor for six years!) Thanks @jesn.bsky.social (editor) and #MaineDiaz (illustrator) for making this book so special! I hope this book keeps young readers dancing for many more years to come!