Mike Downs Books

Author, pilot, father. I want to make the world a better place. I try to do my part by writing books that make a difference.

[Megan Hoyt @meganhoytwrites]

I am so honored! You write these books for children, but it’s a special treat to see adults enjoying them, too! @HarperStacks @QuillTreeBooks @EastWestLit @SCBWICarolinas @scbwi @katiehickey195 @CapChapReads #cyclingtwitter #kidlit #music @carnegiehall

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Thank you, @JeanneWHarvey for letting me share this amazing story! 🎶🎻🎶 @HarperStacks @HarperChildrens @QuillTreeBooks @CapChapReads @EastWestLit @katiehickey195 @SCBWICarolinas

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Thank you for the Retweet, Constance!

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Check out this awesome book trailer made by the equally awesome & talented @andreacanhaz , social media extraordinaire! Thank you, Andrea!

The Flying Man: Otto Lilienthal, The World’s First Pilot is now available in stores! 🔗 in bio!

#booklaunch #kidlit #childrensgift

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GIVEAWAY TIME! Enter to win The Flying Man: Otto Lilienthal, The World’s First Pilot! #GiveawayAlert #kidlit #giftsforkids @astrakidsbooks
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Thank you @astrakidsbooks for the retweet! Very excited for the world to learn about Otto Lilienthal & how he changed our world!

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@deborahkalb @astrakidsbooks Thank you, Deborah!

[Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb]

Q&A w/@MikeDownsBooks on his new children's picture #book biography, THE FLYING MAN. @astrakidsbooks https://t.co/7SemuZ1l06

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@Derick_Wilder @andreacanhaz @david_hohn @astrakidsbooks Thank you, Derrick! And a great team we are!

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@ArtOfTomShannon @david_hohn @astrakidsbooks Thank you, Tom!

[Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb]

Q&A w/@MikeDownsBooks on his new children's picture #book biography, THE FLYING MAN. @astrakidsbooks https://t.co/7SemuZiVRE

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@astrakidsbooks @david_hohn Thank you for such a great review! I’m excited for the world to learn about Otto and the power of believing in your dreams!

[Astra Books for Young Readers @astrakidsbooks]

Happy #pubday to THE FLYING MAN: Otto Lilienthal, the World's First Pilot... @MikeDownsBooks @david_hohn - a story of true perseverance perfect for 7-10 year olds!
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Our children’s book, The Flying Man: Otto Lilienthal, The World’s First Pilot will start launching off the shelves tomorrow! #kidlit #booklaunch #holidaygiftsforkids @astrakidsbooks @david_hohn

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@Derick_Wilder Great job Derick! You deserve it!!!

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Proud to be a children’s book author!

#kidlit #childrensbooks #author

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Grateful to be a children’s book author & make a difference in this world! #kidlit #drseuss #MakeADifference

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How do you raise a reader? Start with board books! https://t.co/ryCJr0LEvU

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Kirkus Review of The Flying Man, Otto Lilienthal, The World’s First Pilot, launching December 6!

Thank you for your amazing illustrations @david_hohn !!

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CALLING ALL G2-5 TEACHERS!!

THE FLYING MAN companion discussion guide is now available online.

Plan a soaring reading plan around the world's first pilot, Otto Lilienthal, in the new year!

#elementaryteachers #discussionguides #aviationhistory @david_hohn @astrakidsbooks