Picture book author. Reader. Bookstore and library lover. All about my kids and cats. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette. #Kidlit website: www.patzietlowmiller.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mt5nwlshn22lWhen you’re hungry, you have to ask for what you want. And, if it’s a cookie, you might need some milk to go with it. How many of the kidlit references did you get? #booksky #librarysky #megakidlit #scbwi15 Aug 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt5nwlshn22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3msvm3zuclk2tI’m not an artist. When I sign books, I stick to my name and a freeform heart. So I’m super-extremely impressed when I see how artists like Heidi Sheffield sign books. WOW! #booksky #signedbooks #megakidlit #kidlitillustration12 Aug 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvm3zuclk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mst6toyudc2lI recently received this gorgeous stack of books from Heidi Sheffield. Hobbes and I are very grateful and happy. Check them out yourself! (And watch for a second post where I admire Heidi’s signatures!) #booksky #megakidlit #picturebooks #readalouds11 Aug 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst6toyudc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3msblwrsmys2bHobbes really knows how to get behind a good book. #catsky #bookishcats04 Aug 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msblwrsmys2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mrvggwzt2c2oThanks to American Family Insurance and Prairie Pages, I signed a lot of books today. BE KIND and BE STRONG are two of my favorite titles. Happy reading! #bekind #bestrong #megakidlit #booksky #picturebooks #librarysky30 Jul 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvggwzt2c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mrdsvwtoz22iWalk through the Sun Prairie Public Library at regular speed to explore its new nooks and crannies. (I already tried going over and under, so you can go straight through.) And, check out WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT for yourself or a child you love. #libraries #librarysky #sunprairiewi #booksky23 Jul 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdsvwtoz22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mr6udj2cxc2tI was in a bathroom with a sparkly mirror, so I had to capture the moment.21 Jul 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6udj2cxc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mqwsvk2ab22dWhat’s on your refrigerator door? #booksky #kidlit #fridge #refrigeratorart18 Jul 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqwsvk2ab22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mqsbjxp5es2hWe took Ollie to the vet today. We got him out of his carrier so he could get a shot and a nail trim and the vet tech said, “First, I have to hug this OTTOMAN!” New nickname unlocked.16 Jul 2026 22:22 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsbjxp5es2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mqd4i6lsg222Want to read books and ignore people? So do my sister and I. We have a long history of parallel reading that goes back to our childhood. #reading #sisters #bookshop10 Jul 2026 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqd4i6lsg222https://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mq6rms42s22mA video where I answer two of the most frequent questions I get about writing traditionally published picture books: “Do I get to choose the illustrator?”and “Do I get to tell them what to do?” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SHVIf-j6Sew&time_continue=329&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fpicturebookbuilders.com%2F #booksky #megakidlit #picturebooks09 Jul 2026 04:17 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq6rms42s22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mq3nhtf4ss2vA chat with my husband, Mark Miller, who loves bookstores and libraries almost as much as I do. #hesaidthat #booksky #megakidlit #reading #booksbooksbooks07 Jul 2026 22:24 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3nhtf4ss2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mpvtqyolzs2oThere are some benefits to getting older. (Thanks Prairie Pages and Pam Wells.) #booksky #megakidlit #kidlit05 Jul 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpvtqyolzs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mpjr443jjc2eMy upcoming book with Peter Mutabazi and Tamisha Anthony now can be preordered. It's about all the things dads do and the different ways families look. Preorder links are in the comments. You'll be the first to get the book when it releases in March. #megakidlit #booksky #dads #adoption #fostering30 Jun 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjr443jjc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3moxqqejzlc27So happy to see Jill Esbaum talk about her new picture book illustrated by Bob Shea — HORNED TOAD HAS A SUPER POWER — at Sidekick Coffee & Books in Iowa City. Awesome author! Awesome store.23 Jun 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxqqejzlc27https://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3movfqqykcs2jI’ve been massively ON DUTY lately. As a daughter, mom, wife and person. I tend to be a fixer, even when I shouldn’t — which leads to more tasks. But this week, as my sweatshirt says, I am OFF DUTY. I’m visiting Iowa for a writing retreat. Here’s to writing, revising and, “Call someone else.”22 Jun 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3movfqqykcs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3moopk5zv5s2zWow! Thank you to everyone who helped get ONE CAN BE, my book with Annie May Cron from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social, into a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social in every state plus the District of Columbia. It’s been so much fun watching the journey. #booksky #librarysky #megakidlit20 Jun 2026 01:32 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3moopk5zv5s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3molnatieys24If Mark Miller had a job description, “Hauling Pat’s books” would be a key deliverable. And … he would consistently exceed expectations. #husband #megakidlit #raye #library #booksky18 Jun 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3molnatieys24https://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mnrywue4p227I’m really enjoying putting this webinar together. If you want to dig into the craft of picture book writing with me, you can register here: tinyurl.com/4wbpwbh8 ($14.99 to watch live or after the fact.) #booksky #megakidlit #kidlit08 Jun 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrywue4p227https://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mndttjwlgc2vI ordered a sparkly jacket. It didn't fit. Mark went to return it. The process took some trial-and-error. As he told me the saga, he said, "It was a great jacket." I smiled because Mark supports my efforts to sparkle in what I wear and do. Marry someone who won't make you dull your shine.03 Jun 2026 00:24 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndttjwlgc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mnbhfah4622fTwo books. Two bears. Two bedtimes. Two vastly different situations. One — yawn — similar outcome. I think you should read them both. #kidlit #booksky #bedtimestories #readalouds02 Jun 2026 01:36 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnbhfah4622fhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mn6ja5iles2sI'm offering a BRAND-NEW picture-book-writing webinar about using hooks and layers to add entry points to your story. Here are some books I’m reading as I build it. Details and registration info here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XGbpJq5lQA-knh7MhTzngA#/registration #booksky #librarysky #megakidlit31 May 2026 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn6ja5iles2shttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mn4nd5xd722mAfter 57 years on this planet, I just found out I’ve been pronouncing “detritus” incorrectly. I’m honestly mortified.31 May 2026 03:39 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn4nd5xd722mhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mmyxuadvbs2gI love librarians. I so respect the work they do and the values they uphold. Free access to information for all! Help finding a book, video, article or fact! A space to be without worrying about being hurried along! So, I was stoked to meet ALA President @samhelmick.bsky.social today.29 May 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmyxuadvbs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mmtjyntkg22xThere’s a lot going on in my world right now. Work, life, family, health. I kind of needed a pep talk. So I wrote myself one. And then, I read a poem. I don’t know what’s going on in your life, but maybe you need a pep talk and a poem too. https://picturebookbuilders.com/2026/05/in-case-you-need-a-pep-talk/27 May 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtjyntkg22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mmndxywzyc2lHere's the cover for A DAD CAN ... by Peter Mutabazi, Tamisha Anthony and me. It's about the ups and downs of being a family and cool things dads do. Peter and I have families formed through adoption. Peter's fostered many children and adopted four, and I have two internationally adopted kids.25 May 2026 01:41 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmndxywzyc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mmfam24dwk24I'm offering a BRAND-NEW picture-book-writing webinar that you can join live or watch after the fact. It's about using hooks and layers to add entry points to your story. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XGbpJq5lQA-knh7MhTzngA#/registration #megakidlit #booksky #SCBWI #picturebooks #kidlit21 May 2026 20:20 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfam24dwk24https://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mmf7cmrv6224Best picture I've seen in YEARS! [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 May 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmf7cmrv6224https://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mmd5ae2a6s2dThe 50th state to have ONE CAN BE by Annie Cron and me in a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social is ALASKA thanks to @brookehartman.bsky.social. When we started this project, the LFLs in Alaska were buried in snow, but now things are warming up! 1/2 #50states #onecanbe #alaska #megakidlit #booksky21 May 2026 00:14 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmd5ae2a6s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/patzmiller.bsky.social/post/3mm35rze62s2hAt my first SCBWI event, Dori Chaconas mentioned selling her 26th book. I said, "I want to BE Dori Chaconas." The person by me said, "EVERYONE wants to be Dori." Dori had an amazing -- CORK AND FUZZ, CHRISTMAS MOUSELING, LOOKING FOR EASTER, DON'T SLAM THE DOOR and HURRY DOWN TO DERRY FAIR. 1/317 May 2026 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:olxa33mhd4nv75ofbgo5jcpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm35rze62s2h