What better way to start National Chicken Month (yes, there IS such a thing, & Sept is it!) then to have another inspiring interview on the blog, this time from author @jenanbenton.bsky.social about her path to pub for her book, KAUAI'S CALL (illus by Kristi Petosa-Sigel, Island Heritage).

Head over to my newsletter for the latest, including: -An update on plans for my fall book launch events -A pitch for Home Exchange -Info on a FANTASTIC webinar about writing humorous books -Save the dates and deadlines, a book recommendation, favorite quote, and more! dawnprochovnic.substack.com

I love when I've stepped away from socials for a bit of sun and fun on my own, and return to find delightful posts like this. Thanks for the boost, @jennifertarr.bsky.social. Can't wait for this new book baby with @familiusbooks.bsky.social. Due to hit shelves in October!

Jennifer Tarr@jennifertarr.bsky.social · 2w ago

Equally excited to share @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social and Adele Dafflon's adorable new sibling book, MAMA'S HOME (AND BABY TOO!), with Reader to Reader students! #sunwritefun #kidlit #12x12PB

I have an absolutely fantastic interview up on the blog today with author @meganwoodward.bsky.social. The title alone of her next book should tempt you. Don't miss this one: www.dawnprochovnic.com/2026/08/birt...

Head over to my newsletter for the latest, including: -Fall book launch info -A past brochure from my very first writing conference -An adorable coloring sheet for Mama’s Home (and Baby Too!) -Save the dates, a favorite quote, and more! dawnprochovnic.substack.com @familiusbooks.bsky.social

Get the story-behind-the story about author @elaynecrain.bsky.social 's very funny debut picture book, THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER (brilliantly illust. by John Ledda, published by Feiwel & Friends at Macmillan, 2025) in a new Birth Stories for Books interview, up on my blog today.

Head over to my newsletter for the latest, including: -A SCBWI-OR Conference recap -An intro to Create the World Day -Big News about the Silly Society’s poetry anthology -More Big News -Save the dates & deadlines, book rec, fav quote, & more! dawnprochovnic.substack.com @familiusbooks.bsky.social

Reminder: Check those email addresses if you hear from an agent or editor out of nowhere. A friend of mine nearly hired an “editor” that an “agent” referred them to. It was close. You might be tired of hearing book people talk about these scams but scammers wouldn’t keep at it if they didn’t work.

I love a picture book with effortless rhyme, and Mama's Home (and Baby Too!) delivers. Releasing October 13, 2026, @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social's lyrical text pairs beautifully with Adèle Dafflon's warm illustrations. A sweet read-aloud for growing families. 💛 #FamiliusBooks #KidLit #PictureBooks

Congratulations @debwriter.bsky.social, on your debut PB, NIGHTY NIGHT, DINOS (illus. by Anna Doherty, pub'd by @familiusbooks.bsky.social). Learn more about Deborah's amazing path to publication story in a new Birth Stories for Books guest post, up on the blog today. Link in bio.

Another opportunity to get in on a preorder sale being offered today through Fri June 26 @barnesandnoble.com ! #bnpreorder (AND if you’d like an early look at the book, let me know and I’ll get you the details on getting access to an advance reader/review copy.) @familiusbooks.bsky.social

Head over to my newsletter for the latest: -Pickle the Cat's encounter with a fat robin AND a wild turkey -A recap on my first-ever PB Critique FLASH SALE! -Ways to #BeAnAmbassador -Some of my favorite library resources--just in time for summer! -And more! dawnprochovnic.substack.com/p/pickle-the...

Pickle the Cat Meets a Wild Turkey (Plus Library Resources Just in Time for Summer Fun!)

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My query inbox is out of control and I'm seeing some exciting stuff. I will stay open through the weekend. If you are planning to send something over please do so by this Sunday night. I will open up again in the future if the timing didn't work out this time around. Stay tuned!

Reminder: A unique event featuring a beautiful book by author Stephanie Shaw (illus by Sylvie Daigneault), Sat at 3pm in Camas, WA. Stephanie is the epitome of an author who lifts others up around her. I've been a direct recipient of her generous spirit. #BeAnAmbassador

Dawn Prochovnic@dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Oregon/SW Washington Friends: THIS is going to be an experience to remember. Mark your calendars (no really, take a quick moment, right now, right in the middle of reading this post, and put Saturday, May 9 at 3 PM on your calendar). Stephanie's book (illustrated by Sylvie Daigneault ) is SO. . .

Last Call For This Opportunity: $10 PB Critique Flash Sale for my newsletter subscribers who preorder my next book during the flash sale window: Sun May 3, 2026 - Tues May 5, 2026. Details in my April 2026 newsletter! dawnprochovnic.substack.com/p/10-pb-crit... @familiusbooks.bsky.social

$10 PB Critique Flash Sale for my newsletter subscribers who preorder my next book during the flash sale window: Sun May 3, 2026 - Tues May 5, 2026. Get all the details in my April 2026 newsletter! dawnprochovnic.substack.com dawnprochovnic.substack.com/p/10-pb-crit...

My latest newsletter includes: -A spring-themed story time enrichment activity -A heads up about the Silly Society's upcoming anthology -Info on how to get in on my first-ever PB critique FLASH SALE (Sun May 3, 2026 - Tues May 5, 2026) -And more! dawnprochovnic.substack.com/p/10-pb-crit...

Oregon/SW Washington Friends: THIS is going to be an experience to remember. Mark your calendars (no really, take a quick moment, right now, right in the middle of reading this post, and put Saturday, May 9 at 3 PM on your calendar). Stephanie's book (illustrated by Sylvie Daigneault ) is SO. . .

FBI Director Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick is the latest example of a pattern by the Trump administration to intimidate a free and independent press, PEN America said today. pen.org/press-releas...

FBI Director’s Defamation Lawsuit Against the Atlantic is Latest Attempt to Intimidate the Press

FBI Director Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick—filed in response to recent reporting on Patel’s alleged episodes of intoxication and dereliction of du...

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We have a giveaway winner: Tiffany G! Be on the lookout for an email from me requesting address/inscription instructions, Tiffany. As soon as I receive a reply, a signed copy of LUCY’S BLOOMS will be on the way to you! Congratulations.

Happy Book Birthday, LUCY’S BLOOMS! Hop on over to my newsletter to get in on a giveaway opportunity (U.S. addresses only, please). Deadline to enter is TODAY, 4/13/26: dawnprochovnic.substack.com

“If they can automatically enroll men into the draft at 18, they can automatically register Americans to vote at 18. Ask yourself why they won’t” Josh H.

Up on the blog today: What to bring to a book event, with multi-published author, @tracycgold.bsky.social , whose gorgeous new book CALL YOUR FATHER (illustrated by Vivian Mineker, published by @familiusbooks.bsky.social ) comes out next week! www.dawnprochovnic.com/2026/04/have...

Hop on over to my newsletter to get in on a giveaway opportunity (U.S. addresses only, please). I originally set the entry deadline for 4/5/26 to coincide w/ Dandelion Day, but I've extended the deadline to 4/13/26 to coincide w/ the book birthday for LUCY'S BLOOMS. dawnprochovnic.substack.com

Head over to my newsletter for: -A behind-the-scenes look at preparations already underway for my fall book launch -A Reader's Theatre script for one of my humorous picture books (great for talent shows and puppet shows) -A book giveaway opportunity (Enter by April 5) dawnprochovnic.substack.com

Congratulations to @mcusolito.bsky.social and Marya Wright on their upcoming picture book ROOTED IN WONDER. Follow the link to pre-order, out March 31st. www.eightcousins.com/item/nfLvOvw... #kidlit

😲🥢📙📹📺 Can't believe the local news showed up at my Pine Road Elem. author visit for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS (with a sweet cameo of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY)—so cool! Thanks @6abcactionnews.bsky.social for such a fun feature! @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

Head over to my newsletter for the latest, including: -A simple tool that’s helping me stay on track -A quick look at what I’ve been working on -A response to the most common question I’m asked by young readers -A virtual-virtual author visit giveaway -And more! dawnprochovnic.substack.com

NOTE: 1) The the two times available are now: 10:15 - 10:35 AM PST & 12:35-12:55 PM PST 2) IF you are an author/aspiring children's author, and one of these times works for you, I'm happy to use it as a one-on-one Ask Me Anything session instead of a WRAD school visit (this coming Wed, Feb 4):

Author Dawn Babb Prochovnic's WRAD Sign Up

WRAD 2026: Please complete this form if you would like author Dawn Babb Prochovnic to make a virtual author visit to your school, library, or community organization on World Read Aloud Day, Wednesday...

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Dawn Prochovnic@dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Teachers, Librarians, Community Educators, Parents Who Homeschool: I have TWO slots still available for World Read Aloud Day / WRAD (this coming Wed, Feb 4): 12:35-12:55 PM PST and 1:45-2:05 PM PST I'll drop the google form sign-up link below: forms.gle/ki2L7obV4wj8...

Human banner today, San Francisco #ICEOffOurStreets!!!