Lisa Katzenberger

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Mom of twins
#KidLit Author of:
A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY
CROC & GATOR: Swamp Ranger School
I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I'M SCARED
IT BELONGS TO THE WORLD
IT WILL BE OK
Rep: Wendi Gu
#12x12PB #Insulin4All
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#kidlit friends, I'm writing a blog post about how to stay positive while querying or out on submission. I'd love to hear if you have any tips to maintain a positive mindset that work for you!

I love this one!

Easy to read, and even easier to love. This is a tale of a girl who wants a dog, and a dog who wants a kid. The whole thing works because of the art, which is mostly black & white, until they find each other & colour explodes on the page. Nicely paced, and excellent design throughout. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

This month I'm a guest blogger on The SCBWI Blog. Today I wrote about establishing a strong author-agent relationship, sharing some advice from my agent Wendi Gu and author Gabi Snyder. What other tips do you have? #kidlit scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/07/esta...

Establishing a Strong Author-Agent Relationshipscbwi.blogspot.com The milestone of signing with an agent is an important one in a writer’s career and should be celebrated! But after some champagne and ice c...

My mom came over for some tech support this morning and I asked my son to take a picture with her. At least he smiled.

I made it through a big presentation yesterday, have my morning coffee, kiddo asked to sleep in, and it's a rainy day here in Chicago so I feel good hunkering down inside to get some #kidlit writing done! Let's goooo!

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Are you staying up on #kidlit news and inspiration on the SCBWI blog? Newest post: @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social shares "Picture Books as Conversation Starters" scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/07/pict...

Picture Books as Conversation Startersscbwi.blogspot.com There are so many different kinds of picture books, you can find something for every reader. Laugh-out-loud funny books. Quiet, contemplativ...

Today I dropped my 13 year old daughter off at Girl Scouts camp for the week. She’s not in a troop and doesn’t know a soul. I sure as heck couldn’t have done that when I was her age. Proud of her bravery!

This week my latest #kidlit book came out, and I was interviewed by Psychology Today about its inspiration. I hope I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I'M SCARED, illustrated by Hannah George, helps kids learn to find their brave selves in the face of fear and self-doubt. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well...

Bringing CBT to Young Readerswww.psychologytoday.com Lisa Katzenberger’s picture book, I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I’M SCARED, offers children a valuable example of the popular cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) technique, “Act As If.”

The feeling of having only two emails in my Inbox is joyfully freeing! I've been under water for a while, and it feels good to catch up.

I am a guest on KidLitTV's StoryMakers! I talk about my inspiration for my new chapter book, CROC & GATOR: Swamp Ranger School, illustrated by Mike Ciccotello. I even tell a pretty bad pun! Check it out! #kidlit www.kidlit.tv/2024/06/stor...

StoryMakers with Lisa Katzenberger CROC & GATOR 1: SWAMP RANGER SCHOOL - KidLit TVwww.kidlit.tv Do you know how to tell the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? Find out with Rocco and Lisa... Read more »

Love the "I haven't had coffee in a week & this morning I am drinking one and OOH BOY are we getting stuff done" vibe.

Chicago #kidlit folks, I'm having a two-book launch party tomorrow night WITH COOKIES at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. I would love to see you there to celebrate the release of I Can Do It Even If I'm Scared and Croc & Gator. www.eventcombo.com/e/Author-Eve...

Author Event with Lisa Katzenberger/Croc & Gator: Swamp Ranger School AND I Can Do It Even If I'm Scaredwww.eventcombo.com Join Anderson’s Bookshop for a book signing event with author Lisa Katzenberger , to celebrate the release of Croc & Gator: Swamp Ranger School and I Can...

Kathy Temean is hosting me on her great #kidlit blog and we're doing a giveaway of A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY, written by me and illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr. You can read about my journey with this story and share the post for more chances to win a copy. kathytemean.wordpress.com/2024/06/23/b...

Book Giveaway: A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY by Lisa Katzenbergerkathytemean.wordpress.com Lisa Katzenberger has a new picture book, A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY, illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr. and published by Sourcebooks Explore on June 4, 2024. Lisa has agreed to send a copy of the book to...

Although my teenage son wouldn't let me take a picture, my husband and I had a nice dinner out last night with just him while his sister is away at camp. It was his idea & he offered to not bring his iPad and to wear a nice shirt. We ordered way too much food, talked, and laughed. It was wonderful.

Hi from Garden of the Gods in Southern Illinois! We enjoyed a quiet hike yesterday with great views.

The scene last night with my teenage daughter— Sydney: I have a lot to do tomorrow. Can you wake me up early? Me (beaming with pride at her self-awareness): Yes! What time? Sydney (big sigh): 10 o'clock

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To new #kidlit people (& other Bluesky newcomers): If you haven't already, I *strongly* encourage you to take time to go thru your Settings bsky.app/settings. If you are finding Bluesky too quiet or too noisy or seeing too many posts about or hashtagged with (???) then YOU CAN CONTROL THIS.

One of the reasons I love Bluesky so much is because it enables communities & individual users to more finely curate their experience here MUCH more than any other social media platform I've seen (& I've been using social media before the term existed 🦖😂). #BlueSkyRocks

This morning I am finishing up feedback letters for #kidlit writers in my Writing Barn WSS program and they are BRINGING IT with their stories! I know I will see these new voices out in the world soon!

Hi #kidlit fam! Hoping to see more friends here on bluesky. I'm a picture book writer, creative writing teacher, library board member, and mom to teens. If you want to know more about what I'm up to, feel free to check out my latest author newsletter! mailchi.mp/14ec8b0f75ab...

The Summer of Booksmailchi.mp

My latest picture book, A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY, illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr, is now out in the world! The amazing Emily Arrow made a companion song and video to use for storytimes and I just love it! Take a look and listen! #kidlit #picturebook youtu.be/YaCjZcm8Aqo?...

A Love Letter To My Library - Emily Arrow *book by Lisa Katzenberger, art by Rob Sayegh Jr.youtu.be 📚 Read along to the picture book, "A Love Letter To My Library" by Lisa Katzenberger, illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr. This song and video were created with p...

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Yay! #12x12PB member @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social's #picturebook, A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY, illustrated by Rob Sayegh, Jr. and published by @sourcebookskids, hit the shelves today! See all of June's book birthdays: bit.ly/book-birthday#12x12PB member @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social's #picturebook, A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY, illustrated by Rob Sayegh, Jr. and published by @sourcebookskids, hit the shelves today! See all of June's book birthdays: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social's #picturebook, A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY, illustrated by Rob Sayegh, Jr. and published by @sourcebookskids, hit the shelves today! See all of June's book birthdays: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

A sweet review for A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY, written by me & illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr! "This heartfelt tribute is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt the transformative power of a good book and the profound sense of belonging that can be found within the walls of a beloved library."

Review: A Love Letter to My Library - Lisa Katzenbergerthephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com Review: A Love Letter to My Library - Lisa Katzenberger and Rob Sayegh Jr - June 2024 "A Love Letter to My Library" by Lisa Katzenberger...

Hi #WritingCommunity! I am teaching a webinar next week on Social Emotional Learning and the Picture Book -- join me! #SEL #kidlit app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...

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Hey #kidlit #bookreviewers, my two upcoming picture books are available for review on NetGalley! Check out A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY, illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr, and I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I'M SCARED, illustrated by Hannah George. www.netgalley.com/catalog/?tex...

Find Titles | NetGalleywww.netgalley.com NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...

My first trade review for my chapter book series CROC & GATOR is here! Publishers Weekly says Book 1, Swamp Ranger School, has "a narrative that highlights burgeoning self-awareness and appreciation for each other’s talents." Available for pre-order now! bookshop.org/p/books/croc...

Kidlit writers, I would love to have you join me for the 6-month @TheWritingBarn program Write. Submit. Support. Part workshop, part support group, WSS will help you through the submission process as we work together to make your manuscripts shine! thewritingbarn.com/class/wss-pb...

Write. Submit. Support. for Picture Book/Chapter Book Writers with Lisa Katzenberger - Writing Barnthewritingbarn.com Join author Hannah Barnaby for a six-month exploration of your literary life via Write. Submit. Support. for Picture Book Writers.

Book reviewers, there are Digital Review Copies of my July picture book release, I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I’M SCARED: Finding the Brave You, available on Edelweiss! This sweet PB is illustrated by Hannah George and publishes from Sourcebooks Kids. www.edelweiss.plus?sku=17282726...

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Barnes & Noble is having a pre-order sale this week! You can save 25% off pre-orders. Here are some of my books that are available. Yay books! www.barnesandnoble.com/s/lisa%20kat...

Looks lovely! I want to read *ALL* the books too!

Woohoo! Sent in final art for my solo picture bk w/Simon & Schuster, I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. In celebration, I'm giving away original art! POLL: Do YOU want to read all the books? #CommunityPolls To enter the giveaway, share this post. Randomly picked winner announced Thu. Jan. 25th.

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We are hiring an editor to work on novels for kids! Come work with me at Abrams - and spread the word! workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...