Lindsay Leslie

Tickle fight champion. People-watching connoisseur. Lover of all things snark. Oh, and I dream up picture books! Rep'd by @WilbursBF_Char

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

It’s a super happy day when I get to keep doing what I ❤️.

GUS ❤️ THE BUS…slated for summer 2025 with @SleepingBearBks & illustrated by @geetaladi!! Huge thanks to my supportive & thoughtful agent @WilbursBF_Char & my wonderful critique partners 🦫

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

A fantastic time with fantastic students!!

[Elrod Library (San Antonio) @eaglelibrary1]

Awesome presentation today with @KariALavelle and @LLeslie!! Our students loved their Battle of the Genres! @eaglelibrary1 @NISDElrod @NISDLib

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

@KendraYola12225 Thank you so much!!

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

Where are my elementary librarians & teachers? I’m giving away paperback copies of SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY! Reply with what is a must-have in your library (besides books!), and you will be entered into a drawing. I’ll pick 3 winners. Good luck!! Ends 1/8 @ 11:59 pm.

[CapMetro @CapMetroATX]

📚 Planning to visit the @texasbookfest? We've got something special for you!

Join author Lindsay Leslie for a reading of "Gus Hearts the Bus", a heartwarming story that celebrates the joy of riding the bus and connecting with your community. 💙🚍

And speaking of riding the bus...CapMetro is giving away 500 FREE bus passes to help you get to the Book Festival!

🎟️ Request your free bus pass (before 10/31): https://t.co/k0AwAOYWqU
📖 Learn more about the Texas Book Festival: https://t.co/Cf2xQCIeHR

#CapMetro #TexasBookFestival

[Maerin ✨ @BookishMaerin]

Happy National Library Card Sign-Up Month!📚✨ #kidlit #librarylove

[Melissa Coffey: FRIDGE-OPOLIS @CoffeyCreative]

@scbwi friends! Join us in person at BookPeople in Austin or online via Teams for this free #kidlit workshop!

[Kim A. Larson / DOLL TROUBLE 7/21/26 @KimALarson7]

Fun new book and great interview! #Giveaway https://t.co/FDgIUkI9Y9 @EllenLWrites @LLeslie

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

@AileenWStewart @SleepingBearBks @geetaladi @WilbursBF_Char Thank you so much!!! 🚌 ❤️ And what a glowing review!!

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

It’s a super happy day when I get to keep doing what I ❤️.

GUS ❤️ THE BUS…slated for summer 2025 with @SleepingBearBks & illustrated by @geetaladi!! Huge thanks to my supportive & thoughtful agent @WilbursBF_Char & my wonderful critique partners 🦫

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

@infowoman1 @geetaladi @SleepingBearBks Thank you, Kathy!!

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

It’s a book birthday!

GUS HEARTS THE BUS
By me
Illustrated by @geetaladi
Published by @SleepingBearBks

Go do something you heart today!

[Sleeping Bear Press @SleepingBearBks]

Happy Book Birthday to these 4 new releases🎉

"Gus Hearts the Bus," by @LLeslie and Geeta Ladi
"Little Ghost House Hunts," by Lucy Branam and @Nanlikesbooks
"Miss Betti, What Is This?" by Lela Nargi and Kristen Uroda
"My Name is Ai Lin" by @BiculturalMama and Yu Ting Chen

[Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield]

Will you write for cookies? Awesome author Lindsay Leslie will write for Tart Cherry Pie - stop by the blog, grab the recipe, check out her inspiring interview & leave a comment for a chance to WIN a copy of her newest book, GUS HEARTS THE BUS https://t.co/ojgvZh3Zc1

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

@JenaNBenton Thank you for the ongoing support of the #kidlit community!!! I think you have a passion for it 😉

[🫖Jena Benton🧜🏻‍♀️ @JenaNBenton]

Do you remember what you loved when you were young? #picturebook #interview #bookblogger #kidlit

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[KIDLIT411 @KIDLIT411]

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (June 20): https://t.co/kQCBqU57Xw Inside: POV in picture books, Hiring Illustrators, Messy Characters, more. Thanks Cyndi Harvell for the illustration, Tanya Konerman and @LLeslie for the PB giveaways. #kidlit #kidlitart

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

Giveaway, giveaway, #giveaway

[KIDLIT411 @KIDLIT411]

We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, GUS HEARTS THE BUS by @LLeslie, illustrated by @geetaladi (@SleepingBearBks) out on July 1.

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: https://t.co/kQCBqU4A7Y (+ more ways to win)

[Nadia Ali @NadiaAwriter]

Check out the Most Anticipated Books of 2025!
@sabrinashahauthor.bsky.social @mwstories.bsky.social @nadiasalomon.bsky.social @staceybyer.bsky.social
@ajirving.bsky.social @tanyakonerman.bsky.social
@lleslie IG @Kateywrites

[Sleeping Bear Press @SleepingBearBks]

Coming soon to Sleeping Bear Press: "Gus Hearts the Bus," by @LLeslie follows Gus as he learns everything he can about buses. And when he finally gets to ride a bus in the big city, he shows off everything he's learned🚌♥

Preorder now at https://t.co/GBAVPtW5a0

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

@NadiaAwriter @MWStories @nadiasalomon @staceybyer @Kateywrites Thanks, Nadia! ❤️🚍

[Nadia Ali @NadiaAwriter]

Check out the Most Anticipated Books of 2025!
@sabrinashahauthor @mwstories.bsky.social @nadiasalomon.bsky.social @staceybyer.bsky.social
@ajirving.bsky.social @tanyakonerman.bsky.social
@lleslie IG @Kateywrites

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

@HannahWHolt @geetaladi @SleepingBearBks Thanks, Hannah! 🚌 ❤️

[Lindsay Leslie @LLeslie]

A little cover reveal for you today…

GUS HEARTS THE BUS
Illustrated by @geetaladi
July 1, 2025
@SleepingBearBks

Everyone of us knows a Gus, whether you are Gus, have a Gus, or are acquainted with a Gus. This story is all about passions & pursuing them with abandon!