Children’s author, gifted education specialist, and mom of five. Hobbies include traveling, tricking kids into thinking for themselves, and reading way past my bedtime. brendamaier.com
Weekly POLL: List something you enjoyed doing or learning this past week that has NOTHING to do with work or self-promo. #CommunityPolls
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I know authors need websites, but I dragged my feet for years on re-designing mine because I didn't "know someone" who does it. If you can rec someone, please add in the comments so other people will have an easier time than I did. (I used Websy Daisy, & I love it! And I'm not being paid.😉) #kidlit
Another square marked off my author Bingo card—this time it was being interviewed by a puppet! Thanks to the Austin Public Library’s The Van Show for the most delightful interview I’ve ever had! @austinpubliclibrary
Hey, ALA-bound friends! Come say hi if you can! I’ll be signing PENGUIN AND PANDA on Sunday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, and I’m signing LITTLE GREEN SWING, a modern folktale retelling, on Monday at 9:00 am. I’d love to connect with more bibliophiles! @marblepress.bsky.social@aaslala.bsky.social
My friend and critique partner, Brenda Maier @brendamaier.bsky.social will be at ALA signing copies of her adorable new graphic novel series! Love PENGUIN AND PANDA!
I definitely wouldn’t call this a hobby, but it was an educational, interesting thing. We took a gold mine tour while in Colorado, and I now have a gold dust-flecked rock for my class collection. Kids will love seeing it!
POLL: Tell us one fun or interesting thing (personal hobby, interest, etc.) you did or learned this past week that ISN'T about work or self-promo. Doesn't have to be major, can be small & fleeting.
Also browse my previous related poll, inspired by @naomijkrueger.bsky.social's post.
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