A Jill of all Trades, a student of many, and a knowledgeable person of assorted things marketing. Book nerd, nonfiction lover, and comic book fan. #Blerdhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mu42f227nc2oHow...HOW does this happen? It seems like just a few years ago schools were teaching it, students were learning it, and now? Nothing, or close to it. Why have reading and actual handwriting gone out of vogue? Is it really all on social media? #BookSky #Blacksky https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/student-writing-essays-ai.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8lA.L3W6.EXbYtgutxkh1&smid=url-share27 Aug 2026 23:56 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu42f227nc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mtk7yxwapc2nLove this interview with @vashtiharrison.bsky.social and Traci N. Todd in PW. So much of this conversation is relatable— smothered pork chops, Aaron Douglas paintings, and Afrofuturism. #BookSky #BlackSky #childrensbooks https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/101081-past-present-future-traci-n-todd-and-vashti-harrison-in-conversation.html?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PW-NL-Children%27s+Bookshelf&oly_enc_id=3136A4720801E3M20 Aug 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtk7yxwapc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3ms2lxv3hn225And we're out! Thanks for attending and following along at #scbwiSummer26. See you next time! #BookSky01 Aug 2026 23:15 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2lxv3hn225https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3ms2jtguncs25Artwork can't elevate text that isn't already great, was the message the great Maurice Sendak conveyed to Brian when he looked at some of his work early in Brian's career. The lesson: input and feedback from people you respect is worth learning from. #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky01 Aug 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2jtguncs25https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3ms2iy33vd225Brian's book "The Invention Hugo Cabret" is published in 42 languages -- no matter what you speak it sure seems like you can read "Hugo." #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky01 Aug 2026 22:22 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2iy33vd225https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3ms2igzyopc25Did you know Brian wrote his book "The Houdini Box "when he was 18 years old?? #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky01 Aug 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2igzyopc25https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3ms2hfv7z7k25Quote from Brian's presentation that resonates. #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky01 Aug 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2hfv7z7k25https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3ms2h6o4jws2aAnd now, to bring the conference home, we have the closing keynote: Caldecott Medal winner Brian Selznick!01 Aug 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2h6o4jws2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3ms2dgm5cds2aThe breakout sessions for #scbwiSummer26 have been stellar. So much wisdom was shared with attendees about writing and illustrating and how to give yourself some grace during your creative journey. If you're an attendee, you can watch or rewatch ALL sessions until September 13. #Booksky https://static.klipy.com/ii/c44064a00e4b7451969381d90dea1769/4b/b6/MAKZmiY3.gif?hh=480&ww=480&mp4=76rXjIiU63olI&webm=voCcMHMmVMITh2SFuD01 Aug 2026 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2dgm5cds2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrzx2a35xs26Authenticity in your promotion/marekting of yourself and your book is key. #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky01 Aug 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzx2a35xs26https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrzwsfas7s26BookTok is more influential in shaping what consumers want to read than what is acquired in the business world. #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky01 Aug 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzwsfas7s26https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrzwjm2wlc26Demonstrate that you understand the children's book publishing industry, and be intentional in your comp titles. #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky01 Aug 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzwjm2wlc26https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrzwbdliis26Big thing to remember: be kind to the people you meet along your publishing path. Relationships are incredibly important. #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky01 Aug 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzwbdliis26https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrzuj7iuys26Here we go. A big highlight of every conference -- the agent and editor panel. #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky01 Aug 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzuj7iuys26https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrzpu4xiuk26Good morning/afternoon/evening, everybody! Ready for more #scbwiSummer26? The editor and agent panel, lots of stellar breakout sessions, and networking for everybody. What a ride! 🤪 https://static.klipy.com/ii/4493325008d34b7bf8cd6813cd5c1619/32/2a/diCSmuGuzrlm6yCs.gif?hh=200&ww=200&mp4=m40qnlpFcjetvpGFcXh&webm=wQhnWzI5EWhHU7nXZ6MB01 Aug 2026 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzpu4xiuk26https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrxz3jipzk2hWhat a fun and informative day at the SCBWI Virtual Summer Conference. We'll see you tomorrow, Saturday 8/1, starting at 9 am Pacific Time. The popular agents and editors panel is not to be missed to find out what's new in children's publishing. G'night! 👋 #scwiSummer26 #BookSky https://static.klipy.com/ii/8ce8357c78ea940b9c2015daf05ce1a5/57/95/jff2lEcK.gif?hh=202&ww=260&mp4=jRQRRrML8lgUlpWPzuXU&webm=FaKnmTwfFsSVKyOqC0Fu31 Jul 2026 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxz3jipzk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrxthydxsc2hDhonielle Clayton breaking down book packaging. Hiring writers who may be on the margins, and giving them a chance to cut their writing teeth. Good to know. #scbwiSummer26 #Booksky https://static.klipy.com/ii/d7aec6f6f171607374b2065c836f92f4/a5/7d/ybOB62Gu.gif?hh=498&ww=498&mp4=HadzNBe5d5wuUsu0&webm=4c29c5Um3FWWM31 Jul 2026 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxthydxsc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrxs4ixy7s2hGoes to show you don't know what you don't know. So much good information on self-publishing and hybrid publishing— great to hear from this panel of experts. #scbwiSummer26 https://static.klipy.com/ii/c44064a00e4b7451969381d90dea1769/6f/b0/svA5E9Nd.gif?hh=281&ww=498&mp4=fzH5uEcT8nHaomrW4BIu&webm=Oij20KzqTnyg8DKO31 Jul 2026 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxs4ixy7s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrxqpcs4mk2hAlternative Publishing Paths panel is now happening! Great panel of experts on other avenues to getting published besides traditional publishing. #scbwiSummer26 #BookSky31 Jul 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxqpcs4mk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrxdhajsdc2uInspiring words from Pam Munoz Ryan to challenge yourself, try something new, embrace the craft. So true! #scbwiSummer26 #Booksky31 Jul 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxdhajsdc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrxcynnpd22uAnd now, our opening keynote speaker, with the award-winning author Pam Munoz Ryan showing us some of her terrific books #scbwiSummer2631 Jul 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxcynnpd22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrxbxwknqc2uSCBWI Executive Director Sarah Baker kicks off the conference! #scbwiSummer26 #Booksky31 Jul 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxbxwknqc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrxa5cyauk2uWho's ready for more SCBWI Virtual Conference today? #scbwiSummer26 https://static.klipy.com/ii/2711dd8a75a85be822d136ec94899b3f/aa/a0/Z7nsGeKL.gif?hh=469&ww=498&mp4=8XYAR1FZsoxs&webm=X2mp6aYaJcTCiNJbymK31 Jul 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxa5cyauk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrvkxefeic2jTag your SCBWI conference posts with the hashtag #scbwiSummer26 #Booksky30 Jul 2026 23:14 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvkxefeic2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mrvkokkuos2jAnd we're off! The 2026 SCBWI Virtual Conference starts now with Newcomer Orientation with author and educator Jolie Stekly! @cuppajolie.bsky.social30 Jul 2026 23:09 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvkokkuos2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mng3ghxtvc26I can't imagine being in the room when this happens. Take my money now! https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/100542-how-six-bestselling-ya-authors-and-friends-write-a-book-together.html?oly_enc_id=3136A4720801E3M #Blacksky #BookSky03 Jun 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mng3ghxtvc26https://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mehvhjvyw22bDuring #BlackHistoryMonth (or anytime really) one of my favorite authors you should check out is the wonderful Dorothy West. These are two of my favorites. #BlackSky #BookSky10 Feb 2026 02:17 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mehvhjvyw22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mehv3iudx22o🤓 📚 #BookSky10 Feb 2026 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mehv3iudx22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3mecndycblk2aIf you ever get the opportunity to take a class on writing from Lilliam Rivera @lilliamr.bsky.social , I HIGHLY recommend that you take it. Great teacher, makes a class fun, and you learn so much. #scbwiNY26 #BookSky https://media.tenor.com/sLwJUqWSjwcAAAAC/yes-excited.gif?hh=256&ww=49808 Feb 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3mecndycblk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tammybro315.bsky.social/post/3me7nqljuq22qThe @scbwi.bsky.social Golden Kite Awards are happening today! The livestream of the awards is open to the public and can be viewed on SCBWI's YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@theSCBWI #BookSky #scbwiNY26 https://media.tenor.com/PQwkqBapayMAAAAC/the-award-goes-to-letter.gif?hh=200&ww=20006 Feb 2026 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:muifldk6yz74fqf3lldaljar/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7nqljuq22q