Late post. Had fun with my friend, Cheryl Gatewood 2 weeks ago at Villa Tuscano.

Enjoyed my time at Barnes and Noble, Citrus Heights this afternoon. Signed some books for them to stock. Go there and ask for a signed copy of As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons.

Emmett Till was born July 25, 1941. For him and all the others.

Christina D. won the book in the July Blog contest. Congrats!!!

Well Done

ALT: Well Done

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Tomorrow (Friday, the 24th of July) is the last day to comment on my blog and win a book about horses. pinkpearlwriting.com/blog .

Don't miss this! Saturday, July 25th at noon!

Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle@kbiddle.bsky.social · 2w ago

I read As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons at Barnes & Noble Citrus Heights, CA, this Saturday, July, 25th at noon. Music, treats, an activity. Join the fun!! Bring kids and grandkids! #teachers #librarians #parents #EduSky @eastwestlit.bsky.social link stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006... .

I read As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons at Barnes & Noble Citrus Heights, CA, this Saturday, July, 25th at noon. Music, treats, an activity. Join the fun!! Bring kids and grandkids! #teachers #librarians #parents #EduSky @eastwestlit.bsky.social link stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006... .

July 24, 2026 is the last day to read and comment on my blog for a chance to win a free book. pinkpearlwriting.com/blog/ .

July 24, 2026 is the last day to read and comment on my blog for a chance to win a free book. pinkpearlwriting.com/blog/ .

Our Crepe Myrtle is gorgeous!

Sacramento people, in 10 days (July 25th) I will do a reading with an activity at the Citrus Heights Barnes and Noble at noon. I hope to see you there!!!! @eastwestlit.bsky.social #teacher #parent #library

My husband (blue shirt and black shorts) learning to hula dance during date night.

Play for Nolan Wells. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXmR...

As You Are: A Hope For Black Sons Book Trailer

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This really blows my mind. What are your thoughts on this? It is not coincidence. #EduSky #teachers #parents #librarians. @eastwestlit.bsky.social

extravirgin@extravirgin.bsky.social · 4w ago

Weird that it happened twice, though!

This parallel is very telling. Don't you think?

extravirgin@extravirgin.bsky.social · 4w ago

Weird that it happened twice, though!

Win a free book by an award winning author!!! Just comment on this blog post. pinkpearlwriting.com/blog/ . #teachers #libarians #parents @eastwestlit.bsky.social

For Nolan Wells

New July Blog Post with Kelly Starling Lyons! Read, enjoy, comment to win a free book. Contest ends July 24th. pinkpearlwriting.com/blog/ . @eastwestlit.bsky.social #teacher #parent #library #librarian

Sacramento people, I will be doing a reading and signing at Barnes and Noble Citrus Heights on July 25th at noon. Come join the fun!!! stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

The American Library Association conference was quite eventful. I signed my book in the Obama Presidential Center and I presented on the Diversity Stage. Here are the two best photos!!!

Great dinner with agency siblings! @steenahernandez.bsky.social #parent #teacher #library #librarian

@eastwestlit.bsky.social · last mo.

Catching up on #ALAAC26 Friday: East/West 📚Dinner Jim Averbeck, Berol Dewdney, @meganefreeman.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social Senior Art Director Danielle Carnito @carolhinz.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social @kbiddle.bsky.social @janetnolan.bsky.social @nicolemhewitt.bsky.social

This was such a wonderful event! Glad I was able to present at it. So thankful!!! #teacher #librarian #parent

@eastwestlit.bsky.social · last mo.

🌟📚🌟 Congrats @kbiddle.bsky.social on your #alaac presentation —discussing Children's Understanding of Ethnic Differences and a role that Librarians can play. @ala-booklist.bsky.social

Next Sunday morning, (June 28,2026) come see me at 10:30 am in Chicago McCormick Place for the ALA conference!!! I will discuss Children's Understanding of Ethnic Differences and a role that Librarians can play. See you there!

Now scheduling in person or virtual readings or events for the 2026-2027 year. Click the link. www.hownowbooking.com/speakers/bid... .

An early Father's Day celebration with a very caring father.

This event is for everyone who loves children. Register here. www.svcc.net/events/works... .

Workshop: Bridging the Bible & Science in Cultivating the Spiritual Development of Young Lives — Salinas Valley Community Church

Join us for an engaging, interactive workshop for parents, educators, ministry leaders, family members, and volunteers, led by experienced professionals in child, adolescent, and early childhood devel...

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Thanks @erindealey.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #teacher #library #librarian #parents #parent #EduSky

Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle@kbiddle.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Great time yesterday at Fairy Tale Town Reading Rainbow Day in Sacramento.

Great time yesterday at Fairy Tale Town Reading Rainbow Day in Sacramento.

Thank you, Jilanne Hoffman!!

Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle@kbiddle.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A fellow author reviewed my latest picture book. Thank you. @eastwestlit.bsky.social #teacher, #library , #librarian , #EduSky , #parents , #parenting jilannehoffmann.com/2026/06/12/a...

A fellow author reviewed my latest picture book. Thank you. @eastwestlit.bsky.social #teacher, #library , #librarian , #EduSky , #parents , #parenting jilannehoffmann.com/2026/06/12/a...

As You Are - Perfect Picture Book Friday - Jilanne Hoffmann

There’s a recording of Jason Reynolds talking about his mom and how every day at bedtime she had him repeat an affirmation: “I can do anything.” But the way he phrases it at one point earlier in his t...

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