Jessica Read

Mom of #DyslexicThinkers. #Kidlit Writer. Community Volunteer. Member of #SCBWI & #StorytellerAcademy. #50PreciousWords ‘23 Honorable Mention

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

I received 2nd place in a Classics Reimagined Challenge & got the incredible honor to meet Natasha Bowen, Christina Soontornvat, & Sonali Dev!!!

Thank you @skinofthesea @soontornvat @Sonali_Dev for your wisdom and inspiration!

#kidlit #writing #author #ya #classicsreimagined

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

Because of an incredible teacher’s invitation, I attended #UntilEveryoneCanRead summit as a parent of a #dyslexicthinker. Learned so much about supporting young #readers & #spellers, #mtss, #Dyslexia, & #ScienceofReading. Check out #SoldAStory podcast by @ehanford.

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

🧚🏻‍♀️Everly, Cora, & Poppy’s sisterly antics & quirky hobbies make any day an adventure. But when Bernard buzzes in, they spiral into chaos. Just as they learn he could ‘bee’ a pal, Bernard is gone. Now they must be brave to build a new, sweet friendship.

#KidLitPit #PB #backmatter

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

Determined to use his bad-dog digging for science & impress his dino-loving girl, Reggie is paws-deep in muddy trouble. Now, this PUPPY PALEONTOLOGIST must enlist the help of cranky cat & sneak out for a stealthy midnight mission to reach his dino dig destiny.

#JoyPit #PB

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

@leahdeanthomas Can’t wait to read about what she found!

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

🧚🏻‍♀️Everly, Cora, & Poppy’s sisterly antics & quirky hobbies make any day an adventure. 🐝But when Bernard buzzes in, they spiral into chaos. Just as they learn he could ‘bee’ a pal, Bernard is gone. Now they must be brave to build a new, sweet friendship.

#JoyPit #PB #backmatter

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

@EDunckle Yes please!

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

Determined to use his bad-dog digging for science & impress his dino-loving girl, Reggie is paws-deep in muddy trouble. Now, this PUPPY PALEONTOLOGIST must enlist the help of cranky cat & sneak out for a stealthy midnight mission to reach his dino dig destiny.

#KidLitPit #PB

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

@boonewrites @StaceyKondla @TRFNews @LisaAnchin @HenryHolt Congratulations!

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

What are your favorite podcasts for #kidlit #WritingCommunity #authors?

#amquerying #amwriting #pb

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

Thank you @natalierompella for a great webinar today! I learned so much to apply to my #kidlit #wip.
@SCBWI_IL @scbwi

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

@adriamgoetz Registered and looking forward to it!

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

Starting April with lots of #kidlit fun!

⭐️Amazing webinar by @bshum79 & @TeresaRobeson with @SCBWIIndiana, @scbwi!

🎉 Just submitted to #springflingkidlit! Thank you hosts @CiaraONeal2 & @KaitlynLeann17!

[Brooke Lawson @blawson_lcsw]

I am so excited to listen in on this webinar, my kids are not old enough for social media but as a parent it’s important to understand the impacts of social media!

How Social Media Affects Your Child, and What You Can Do To Help https://t.co/gljuBsYmRA

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

Maybe I’m a little late for #NationalPuppyDay, but this sign made me laugh today at lunch!

Plus a pic of our puppy on the #FirstDayofSpring.

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@Da_Liza @Patricia_Writer @KnopfBFYR We LOVE this book at our house!

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

@CatBallouMealey @SleepingBearBks @lizaroyceagency @ariellandyart Such delightful characters. Yes, please, more s’mores!

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

@Jess_a_Roux @viviankirkfield Thank you!

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

I’m so excited and grateful to receive an Honorable Mention for my #50PreciousWords story! Thank you @viviankirkfield and judges for the honor!
#amwriting #kidlit #WritingCommunity #imagination

[Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield]

#50PreciousWords Winners and Honorable Mentions post is up! TY to my fab judges @MariaMarshall_ @pamcour_MyLMNOP @dianestoy @ShirinsBooks @LeahMoserWrites CarmenG & AmberB & to prize donors & to book donors & to EVERYONE who poured their heart on the page
https://t.co/Z3Rx4lR84K

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

@MitchPRamirez @viviankirkfield Thank you!

[Jessica Read @TheReads5]

@Jessica_Reed2 @viviankirkfield Thank you! Congrats on being a #PBParty finalist!