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Happy Book Birthday to PLAY PROUD: FIERECELY FABULOUS QUEER ATHLETES written by yours truly and illustrated by Izzy Evans. A rhyming romp through professional and amateur sports, PLAY PROUD highlights sixty historic and modern queer athletes, from Billie Jean King to Megan Rapinoe, Johnny Weir to Carl Nassib. Readers will be on a first-name basis with each athlete as they race through the wide world of sports, discovering role models who play hard, play fair, and play proud. The triumphs of these athletes--both on and off the field, court, rink, ring, and pitch--serve as powerful inspiration for everyone who seeks to live their life authentically. Back matter provides key stats on the athlete lineup, as well as a glossary and author's note about how sports can become accepting of everyone. @izzydoesthings @beamingbooksmn @aevitas_creative

South Florida friends, come join me, Joyce Sweeney, Matt Tesoriero, and Ariel Cipolla for a panel discussion about book banning. The free interactive discussion will take place Saturday, April 18, 4:00 pm at Island Stage Theater, 2304 N. Dixie Hwy., Wilton Manors. The panel is after the matinee performance of “Everything Beautiful Happens” and before the evening performance.

By the way the Island Stage Theater is offering 10% off tickets for the matinee performance—so you can see a great production AND enjoy the panel discussion! The link to buy tickets is in my profile. Use the discount code BBB418.

I've been reading, researching, and pondering this idea for while. So many picture book manuscripts feel unbalanced--too much at the beginning or an ending that never seems to end. A story that begins and then begins again. An ending that doesn't feel satisfying. But how do you achieve balance? This brand-new workshop will explore a different kind of story planning approach, a new way to look at revision. a tool (not a rule) to add to your writing toolbox. Come join me for this 90-minute workshop with Inked Voices. Link in my bio.
@inked_voices

NO RSVP? NO WORRIES!
Come join others who love our libraries at the launch of A FAMILY OF READERS on Thursday, March 5, 7 pm, at Tombolo Books in St. Pete, Florida. During the event we will . . .

• rub shoulders with others who love libraries.
• read A FAMILY OF READERS.
• enjoy a Q&A session with Rob.
• autograph books.
• recognize librarians in attendance.
• provide a small gift for each librarian and teacher in attendance.
• share teaching resources for A FAMILY OF READERS and other books.
• BUT EVEN BETTER . . . librarians and teachers will participate in a drawing for free author visits—live or virtual—focused on A FAMILY OF READERS.

Readers young and not-so-young are invited! Please share the news!

@tombolobooks @charlesbridgepublishing

Come join others who love our libraries at the launch of A FAMILY OF READERS on Thursday, March 5, 7 pm, at Tombolo Books in St. Pete, Florida. During the event we will . . .

• rub shoulders with others who love libraries.
• read A FAMILY OF READERS.
• enjoy a Q&A session with Rob.
• autograph books.
• recognize librarians in attendance.
• provide a small gift for each librarian and teacher in attendance.
• share teaching resources for A FAMILY OF READERS and other books.
• BUT EVEN BETTER . . . librarians and teachers will participate in a drawing for free author visits—live or virtual—focused on A FAMILY OF READERS.

Readers young and not-so-young are invited! Please share the news!

@tombolobooks @charlesbridgepublishing

Mark your calendars! Readers of all ages who love libraries and librarians are invited to attend. There will be a reading, Q&A, book signing, a drawing for author visits, and more!

March 5, 7 pm, Tombolo Books, St. Pete, Florida!

@tombolobooks

Want to learn more about writing nonfiction picture books? Join me for an online mini workshop brought to you by Boyds Mills (formerly Highlights). We'll explore the exciting world of nonfiction picture books and discover formats, styles, and strategies for bringing real-life topics to life for young readers. The mini runs over two nights--February 17 and 19. Registration link in my profile.
@boydsmills

Today is the last day to sign up for my class PICTURE BOOK BIOGRAPHIES 1--STYLE AND SUBSTANCE. The class is hosted by the Writing Barn. If you've always wanted to write a picture book biography, have a manuscript that's not working, or just want to explore the genre, come join us. The six-week class will meet on Monday nights beginning TONIGHT, 2/9! Info and registration link in my profile!
@thewritingbarn

LEARN ABOUT WRITING PICTURE BOOK BIOGRAPHIES
There's still time to sign up for my Writing Barn class--Picture Book Biographies: Style and Substance. Whether you have a manuscript in process, have an idea percolating, or want to explore the possibility of writing a biography, come join us. The six-week class will be online and includes an opportunity to workshop your manuscript. You'll find the link for more information and/or to register in my profile. DM me if you have questions or need more information.
@thewritingbarn

Winter—The Season of Learning
Come join me for these upcoming classes . . .

Picture Book Biographies I—Style and Substance
The Writing Barn
6 Mondays—Virtual
February 9-March 23
8:00-9:00 pm ET

Nonfiction Picture Books Mini Workshop
Exploring Forms and Creative Approaches
Boyds Mills (Highlights Foundation)
Virtual
Tuesday, February 17 and Thursday, February 19
7:00-8:15 pm ET

Writing Picture Books from the Middle
Inked Voices
Virtual
Monday, March 30
7:30-9:30 pm ET

Links in my profile. If you have questions or want to know more, please email or DM me.
@thewritingbarn @boydsmills @inked_voices

COME LEARN WITH ME!
Have you ever wanted to write a picture book biography? Have a manuscript in process but don’t know where to go next? Don’t know how to make your biography standout in a crowded marketplace? Join me for the Writing Barn’s PICTURE BOOK BIOGRAPHY 1: STYLE AND SUBSTANCE. The six-week class will be online Monday nights beginning on March 9. For more details and to register visit the link in my profile.

More ANDRÉ News!

ANDRÉ: ANDRÉ LEON TALLEY—A FABULOUSLY FASHIONABLE FAIRY TALE is included on ALA’s 2026 Rainbow Book List!
@caroleweatherford @henryholtkids @aevitas_creative @lamonttravels