Amy Houts
@amyhouts.bsky.social
Award-winning author of 100+ books Repped by Stephanie Cardel @LighthouseLiterary 1st place Missouri Writers’ Guild Picture Book Award God’s Earth is Something to Fight For @BushelandPeckBooks Linktr.ee/amyhouts
I received some exciting news yesterday! "Congratulations! I am pleased to notify you that your submission in the 2026 Missouri Writers’ Guild Writers Contest for Best Children’s Picture Book has been selected as a finalist." Winners will be announced in September!
Yay!!! Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/c...
Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants (Gift Article)
The funds have been frozen since early in President Trump’s second term.
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My newsletter, Preparing for Preschool: Getting Ready for This Important Transition, brings back memories of working at HeadStart and as a graduate assistant at Northwest Missouri State University in their early childhood department. ❤️https://amyhouts.substack.com/p/preparing-for-preschool
How to Spend a Bookish Afternoon in Midtown Manhattan www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Midtown Manhattan Bookstore Crawl: Where to Shop and Recharge (Gift Article)
This walking tour through the bustling heart of New York City includes bookstores, great reading spots and literary-themed snacks.
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Pre order Digital Red by me with illustrations by @jandolby_artist or any of the amazing new summer releases from @littlepresspublishing and get some awesome swag like bookmarks, critiques or even an ama. www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...
Summer Kickoff- Book Launch!
Support our NEW summer releases, Digital Red; Duck, Duck, Groove; Mack & Fred: Side by Side; and Annalise
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Books aren’t the only reason to patronize these stores…
Meet These Delightful Bookshop Cats (and One Dog!)
Book lovers and cats have a great deal in common. Both revel in the art of stillness, both find joy in distraction—whether it’s a playful passing shadow or a captivating plot twist—and both are nev…
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Patriotic Preschoolers: Celebrate the USA’s 250 Birthday with Young Children amyhouts.substack.com/p/patriotic-...
Patriotic Preschoolers: Celebrate the USA’s 250 Birthday with Young Children
Preschool Parade: A celebration of books, activities, and ideas for parents of young children by Author Amy Houts
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Are you traveling with young children this summer? Read my newsletter to find out the best snacks to bring. Click on the photo to read the full article. Enjoy! amyhouts.substack.com/p/best-snack...
Best Snacks When Traveling with Preschoolers
Preschool Parade: A celebration of books, activities, and ideas for parents of young children by Author Amy Houts
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Writing this book for @Amicus helped me more fully understand the meaning of Memorial Day. I have so respect for those who have served and died for our country. Thank you.
From @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social With summer around the corner, I wanted to reshare a VBS program I used last year. We embraced simplicity, spent time outdoors , and created space to focus on God’s Word, wonder in His creation, and meaningful fellowship together. (See link + in comments.)
Sweet Romance reads in #KindleUnlimited, including my cat cafe sweet romance series filled with cuddly cats and kittens and the people who love them. “It will leave you feeling all kinds of happy.” “I absolutely love this heartfelt series.” storyoriginapp.com/to/IVPMbmS #caturday #FreeBook #books
Spring is for Sweet Love
Sweet | Clean | Romance | Comedy | Women's Fiction
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National Doughnut Day is fast approaching – June 5! If you plan to celebrate, I’ve pulled together tons of doughnut-themed resources. Subscribe to my newsletter and get a link to all the fun activities! carriefinison.com/newsletter Wishing you good times and many doughnuts on June 5 (or any day!)
Tammi Sauer’s upcoming release sounds like fun! @tammisauer.bsky.social picturebookbuilders.com/2026/05/the-...
The Amazing Augustus by Tammi Sauer
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There are still a few more days to enter my book giveaway! I'll draw THREE winners on May 15 - and one of them could be you! 😉
Carrie Finison@carriefinison.bsky.social · 4mo ago🌟🌟 BOOK GIVEAWAY🌟🌟 In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, I’m giving away THREE two-book bundles to newsletter subscribers! Enter here: carriefinison.com/giveaway Bonus entry: like this post & tag a friend (or your favorite teacher or librarian!) in the comments. Enter by May 15. US only, please.
Children’s Book Community Responds in Outrage to Comment by National Ambassador Mac Barnett www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Children’s Book Community Responds in Outrage to Comment by National Ambassador Mac Barnett
Children’s authors and educators are up in arms after words by National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett, from his new essay collection for adults, 'Make Believe: On Telling Storie...
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Read my latest Substack newsletter for parents of young children, preschool teachers, grandparents. "Raising Readers and Writers: Create Your Own Books to Engage Young Children in Reading and Writing." See link in comments.
Chronicle Children's Books is open to unagented authors May 3-17! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Chronicle Opens Slush Pile to Celebrate Children’s Book Week
In conjunction with Children’s Book Week, May 4–10, the San Francisco-based publisher is opening its slush pile to unagented children’s book creators.
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Check out Kimberly J. Sabatini’s review + her sweet photo with author @jodimoore.bsky.social 😊 "With Mother’s Day fast approaching… WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN AGAIN [is] the perfect gift!" tinyurl.com/5ar4ktp9 Thank you for the love, Kimberly! @ipgbook.bsky.social #mothersdaygift #mothersday
Mac Barnett’s first book for adults on telling stories to children. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/b...
A New Manifesto for Children’s Literature
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Im inspired by all the Earth Day events happening all around the world! www.earthday.org/earth-month-...
EARTH MONTH 2026 FLAGSHIP EVENT TRACKER | Earth Day
Discover some of the amazing Earth Day 2026 events happening worldwide. With over 10,000 events on the Global Event Map, this is our chance to celebrate people power. This is Our Power, Our Planet.
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EarthDay2026 is Wednesday! Celebrate the Earth God created with my awardwinning Earth Day book from a faith perspective, God's Earth is Something to Fight For. Currently on sale from Bushel & Peck Books B2G2 free! (See link in comments.)
Read my April newsletter for creating precious memories with grandchildren. amyhouts.substack.com/p/the-joy-of...
The Joy of Grandparenting!
Preschool Parade: A celebration of books, activities, and ideas for parents of young children by Author Amy Houts
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026: Jacqueline Woodson on the Global Majority and the Future of Children’s Publishing www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026: Jacqueline Woodson on the Global Majority and the Future of Children’s Publishing
In a wide-ranging conversation, National Book Award-Winning author and 2018–2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jacqueline Woodson spoke about her path to becoming an author, book b...
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