I'm pretty sure I wished to write books💗

My children think sticky notes are just disposable bookmarks. 😂

I‘ve been wanting to read this! Check it out!

ryan rae harbuck@ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social · 2mo ago

For one week only!! Seriously, what else can you buy these days for less than a dollar?! 🙏🙏🙏

For one week only!! Seriously, what else can you buy these days for less than a dollar?! 🙏🙏🙏

#Giveaway Time to prepare for #DVpit! Enter from July 13-18, 2026 to win query and/or first pages critiques from agents! TO ENTER: • repost this post • AND reply with your category & genre! (e.g. YA Fantasy) • Entries must be for completed, unpublished work. Full rules: dvpit.carrd.co#giveaway

I just wanna write good books and not have to tell you about it using fancy designs from Canva… Is that too much to ask?!

Writers are the ones who celebrate the tiniest of wins with their best friends they've never met, but are the only ones who understand. 🫶

After completing my first paying gig as a sensitivity reader, I'm realizing that this role is so much more. The author even went on to say my feedback gave him the ability to deepen his MC in a way he didn't know he needed. Perhaps I've found myself a new way to help writers.🙏

Teaching kids they're stronger than they think, because that's the only way I know. 💗

Denver friends! Please share, if you can--I certainly don't want to read to myself 😅🙏

PB’s I’m loving right now: “She knows that she can pick herself up and keep pushing ahead.” When I Grow Up I want to be a Chair, @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social Barry Lee. #ChildrensBooks, #ChewyReviewy, #KidlitAmbassador #WritingCommunity. 📚‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

A coworker just stopped me to let me know that she just finished a chapter of my memoir that she swore was written just for her. She's not a wheelchair user. This is where I'm reminded again and again how important sharing stories are, and how relatable lives can be. ❤️

This. There are few things in this world more beautiful and meaningful than this right here. This is why I wrote it. It is SO MUCH MORE. (And would you take a look at that awesome matching chair?!!)

The #pbparty 2026 Finalist Showcase is live! So many great entries this year - check it out! mindyalyseweiss.com/category/pbp...

Real-life footage of me getting ready for #PBParty...

a man in pajamas is dancing in a room in front of a closet .

ALT: a man in pajamas is dancing in a room in front of a closet .

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This rollercoaster ride just got a little bit more fun...👀🙌 Cannot wait to "Stroll" into that showcase soon!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

Mindy Alyse Weiss@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Congratulations to the 2026 #PBParty finalists! 🎉 You truly dazzled us. The judges and I can't wait for the agent/editor/AD showcase on May 4 - 8. Huge hugs and cyber chocolate to those who need it. (((Hugs)))

Cheers to my first storytime event! I only flubbed up twice, and even made a couple of new friends! @barefootbooks.bsky.social

Agents & Editors, a NO is actually far better than n o t h i n g. 🫶

ANOTHER PICTURE BOOK POSTCARD! I love this fun postcard from Vo! 👩‍🦽💌✨ WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A CHAIR Author: @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social Illustrator: Barry Lee Publisher: @barefootbooks.bsky.social Read Vo's postcard here: aprilberrybooks.com/when-i-grow-... #amreading #kidlit

Somehow I managed to take my little self-published memoir and turn it into a traditionally published children's book. It took a ton of persistence, self-belief, and a WHOLE LOT OF LUCK!!!! Don't give up, my friends!

“Focused on a child’s shifting self-image” WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A CHAIR from @barefootbooks.bsky.social is “a complex exploration of autonomy, identity, and support” Happy #BookBirthday! www.publishersweekly.com/9798888599051

✨🎂 Happy Book Birthday to ‘When I Grow Up I Want to be a Chair’ written by Ryan Rae Harbuck and illustrated by Barry Lee! Purchase ‘When I Grow Up I Want to be a Chair’ now 👉 www.barefootbooks.com/when-i-grow-...

Today's the day. The dedication says it's for my boys. But it's also for every single one of us who's ever been challenged by our identity and dream of the future. 💜👇

There's a preschooler at school who just got his own controls to his power wheelchair, as I watch him show off his moves to his friends this morning. My debut picture book comes out tomorrow, ready to show the world that we are as much our chairs as we aren't. And I'm just 😭.

My first traditionally published book releases tomorrow--I've worked so hard to get here!--and I will be inappropriately celebrating with a mammogram today and dentist appointment tomorrow. Please, someone do better than me... 😩🫣🫠

I'm beyond excited for this book, as it shares so much of my own heart and soul. I hope you take a peek!🙏💗📚

Barefoot Books@barefootbooks.bsky.social · 5mo ago

'When I Grow Up I Want to be a Chair' is available April 7th ⭐🦽💜 "Focused on a child’s shifting self-image, it’s a complex exploration of autonomy, identity, and support" – Publishers Weekly Preorder now 👉 barefootbooks.com/when-i-grow-...

Take a look at some of these early reader reviews for WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A CHAIR, from Barefoot Books, coming April 7th!!! Reviews are truly e v e r y t h i n g. Check out the book in the comments💗

I just dropped off my debut picture book, that hasn't been officially released yet, at our school library. There were 2 kids in there and they both screamed and said they wanted to check it out RIGHT NOW!!😭😭😭

Meet Vo!

The @PublishersWkly review is in!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 "Focused on a child’s shifting self-image, it’s a complex exploration of autonomy, identity, and support."