If you’re near Kittery, Maine tomorrow, come join me for an evening CAT NAP event at the Rice Public Library! 6-8 PM. I’ll read the book, show some 3D art. Paper activities for kids. Get a signed copy, ℅ G. Willikers of Portsmouth! Details in comments. Hope to see you there!

LAST DAY TO ENTER this Book Bundle Giveaway! You could win 3 #picturebooks written/illustrated by #PBSummit Speaker @brianlies.bsky.social! Enter to win THE ROUGH PATCH, BATS IN THE BAND, & GATOR DAD! ⁠⁠⁠Ends 11:59pm PT, 7/13/26.⁠ #amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky picturebooksummit.co...⁠

NEW PODCAST ALERT! Katie chats with 2026 Speaker @brianlies.bsky.social! picturebooksummit.co... Listen in to this delightful conversation about the importance of #amwriting (no matter what), enjoying the process, & more! Enter the book giveaway too! #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky #podcast

"a treasure trove of information organized in a beautiful package . . . Highly recommended." Thanks @geolibrarian.bsky.social for this lovely review. tinyurl.com/nd4rhhfd #TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky #SchoolLibraries @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

Lovely review of CAT NAP by @amanda4kidlit.bsky.social over at www.24carrotwriting.com!

Amanda Smith@amanda4kidlit.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I've always admired the combination of whimsy and realism in @brianlies.bsky.social work. What pure joy to discover CAT NAP: The pinnacle of creativity, craft, and solid storytelling. www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/c... @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social @kristimahoney.bsky.social

What an honor! Thank you @wearealsc.bsky.social. And thanks @andreabrownlit.bsky.social for creating this lovely graphic. @brianlies.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #TLsky #TLchat #Skybraian #SchoolLibraries #edusky #kidlit

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

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I’m honored to have a review like this from The Horn Book!

The Horn Book@thehornbook.bsky.social · 7mo ago

⭐ #PictureBook #HBReviewoftheWeek CAT NAP by @brianlies.bsky.social (Greenwillow/ @harperkids.bsky.social ): "An unusual game of cat-and-mouse takes place in this visually stunning and highly creative picture book." www.hbook.com/story/review...

@brianlies.bsky.social has another masterpiece. Check this out. And if you haven’t read the bat books you are in for a treat 💚

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There’s a cliché in children’s book publishing: “My cat did something cute, and therefore I’m going to make a book out of it,” says children’s book author and illustrator Brian […]

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CAT NAP by @brianlies.bsky.social (Greenwillow/ @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social ) is on our #Fanfare25 list. Congratulations! #BestBooks #KidLit #HBMag #HornBookMagazine #HBFanfare25 #PictureBooks #HBFanfare sbee.link/bfqw976x8y

Fanfare 2025 Booklist

Our choices for the best books of the year.

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Thank you to the staff of the Chicago Public Library @brianlies.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #TLsky #Skybrarian #schoollibraries #edusky #kidlit

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Haven’t been able to get to one of my CAT NAP events yet? Come join me and dozens of amazing authors/illustrators at the Newton Children’s Book Festival tomorrow (Sun.), from 11:00am—3:00 pm! I’ll bring one of the 3D artworks I created for the illustrations. Also—free stickers!

Today at 2:00, @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social will host a CAT NAP reading and signing. Come see some of the original 3D art from the book, get a signed copy—and stickers! @harperkids.bsky.social #greenwillowbooks

There are not one, but two picture books about little skaters coming out on November 11! How cool is that? I can't wait to read @brittanyjthurman.bsky.social's COME CATCH A DREAM, it sounds wonderful.

I had a blast interviewing @brianlies.bsky.social in the latest episode of the Origins of Creativity Podcast! Check it out!

Origins of Creativity Podcast@originsofcreativitypodcast.com · 11mo ago

In this episode, acclaimed children's book author and illustrator @brianlies.bsky.social shares his journey into the world of writing and illustration, the importance of curiosity in creativity, and the creative process behind his latest book, Catnap! Website: www.booklingmedia.com/podcast

Calling all cat lovers, museum goers, art appreciators, and picture book readers—CAT NAP by @brianlies.bsky.social is finally here! 🐈 🎨 Looking for ways to spark creativity in your classroom or library with CAT NAP? Click here for a free educator's guide: bit.ly/4lZmj5M

How exciting that Meet the Mini-mammals is on the @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social bestseller list for the third month in a row! @brianlies.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Near Gaithersburg, MD? Join me and many other wonderful authors and illustrators at the Gaithersburg Book Festival, 10-6, Saturday, May 17th. I’ll be presenting and signing @mstewartscience.bsky.social ‘s MEET THE MINI MAMMALS (and a sneak peek at what’s next!).

This one never grows old: THE ROUGH PATCH, a #picturebook written and illustrated by @brianlies.bsky.social. About sharing your life with a dog. So poignant and lovely. And if you love dogs, check out @weratedogs.com. Always heartwarming. #kidlit #PB

From "Bitsy Bat, School Star" by @kazwindness.bsky.social to "Bats at the Library" by @brianlies.bsky.social , these amazing illustrated children's books will bring kids closer to a deep connection with a mysterious but cute creature at nighttime. 🦇 [🖋️ Writer: Sophia Gerneck] 📚💙 #BookSky #Bat

Teachers! Librarians! Tips for adding Nonfiction Readers Theater to your lessons. tinyurl.com/5c47bpwn @brianlies.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Nonfiction Readers Theater

Last week,  I shared some information about the nonfiction read aloud resources on my website and provided a link to the read aloud guide ...

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The name is pronounced “lees,” and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise (don’t be fooled by the pirate readings of my books on YouTube!).

One more reason to love and support local independent bookstores. My book with @brianlies.bsky.social is #2 on the @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social bestsellers list. #edusky #kidlit @ssedlib.bsky.social

Delighted to see that @mrschureads.bsky.social added my upcoming CAT NAP to his 2025 Books I Love presentation. Thank you, Mr. Schu!

John Schu@mrschureads.bsky.social · last yr.

#Bookaday I added Cat Nap, by @brianlies.bsky.social, to my 2025 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...

Incredible New Nonfiction Children’s Books, March 2025 imaginationsoup.net/new-nonficti... #kidlit @mstewartscience.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social @katiewrayschon.bsky.social @brookehartman.bsky.social @lourdesheuer.bsky.social

Cynthia Erivo. Wow.

OK. Name a thing you do that makes sense to you— but might seem obsessive to other people. I’ll start: I take the hotel shampoo I’ve opened back home with me, and get four or five further washes out of it.

Mark your calendar! @brianlies.bsky.social and I will be sharing our new book @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social on Sat March 15 at 11:00 am. We hope you join us for a reading, STEM activity and art demo. tinyurl.com/3fzxdha3

I was just texting someone, and my phone autocorrected “anniversary” to “loin weasel.”