Cathy Stefanec Ogren
@cathyso.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to share the cover of my newest picture book—a perfect book for celebrating the winter solstice, family, and traditions.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social @vickiselvaggio.bsky.social #picturebooks #readaloud #teachers #parents #librarians
I had a great time yesterday at Bedford Books, signing copies of #TheMarchforHope and #AFleaforJustice.
Owner, Fran Hauser, was so welcoming. Get on her email list to find out the wonderful events in her store, and stop by to pick up signed copies of my books.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
#Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek WELCOME TO WHALEBONE MANSION: CREATURES THAT LURK AT A WHALE FALL by Laken Slate; illus. by @bindyjames.bsky.social ( @charlesbridge.bsky.social ): "An informative introduction to lesser-known facts about whale falls" www.hbook.com/story/review...
In ✨20✨ days the book I drafted in 2022 will come to bookshelves 🎉 This is one of my favorite scenes: @charlesbridge.bsky.social
HAPPY WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!
Share my newest picture books with young readers.
For more information, including how to order, please visit my website.
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On SATURDAY I'll be at Kindred Thoughts Bookstore to close out #blackhistorymonth!
Stop by to hear me read #afleaforjustice and purchase signed copies of the book.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social @temikatheartist.bsky.social #marianwrightedelman #kidlit
The cover of Baseball for Breakfast over an orange and brown background with tan dots. Blue text in a white box reads: Available now!
Today's the day! Baseball for Breakfast is officially out! With gratitude to Maggie Carroll, Karen Boss and everyone at @charlesbridge.bsky.social , @sharimaurer.bsky.social ⚾🎉🌟
Michael is a soccer star. Jet is a bird nerd. When an owl needs their help, the avian adventure begins! SNOWY OWL RESCUE publishes today! @charlesbridge.bsky.social Middle Grade novel with cover and spot illustrated by Natasha Donovan
Happy #BookBirthday to my friend @heidieys.bsky.social, whose THE SNOWY OWL RESCUE: Raptor Recovery with illustrator Natasha Donovan launches today from @charlesbridge.bsky.social!
#BirdSky #KidLit #EduSky #LibrarySky
⭐ #Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek JUST IN CASE by @meganclendenan.bsky.social ; illus. by @cicchese-art.bsky.social ( @charlesbridge.bsky.social ) "The book doesn’t shy away from why we need to...protect the seeds...but the tone in words + pics remains calm + reassuring" www.hbook.com/story/review...
Calling all teachers and librarians! Don’t forget to register! www.charlesbridge.com/pages/summer...
The cover of Baseball for Breakfast over a yellow background. Black text reads: Black History Month. Around the cover arrows point to the book cover with text that reads: Black Boy Joy. Historical. Based on real events. Black family. Back matter with facts. Black Rosie the Riveter.
It's February which means it's #blackhistorymonth AND Baseball for Breakfast comes out this month! I hope readers enjoy my story of Black boy joy, family, and fun this month ❤️ Pre Order today! Art by Maggie Carroll.
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COVER REVEAL!! I’m so excited to show you all the cover for my illustrated debut, “Landing in a New Pond”, written by Marisa Ramel, published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social
The book will release August 2026.
I can’t wait for you to read this lovely book!
#coverreveal #picturebook #kidlitart
A Light For Lucinda. A gentle and uplifting story that honors the human instinct to comfort one another and provide stability in times of chaos and strife. @charlesbridge.bsky.social #pre-order #newbook #KidLitMegaFeed #Booksforkids #librarians #orderyourcopy #Cuba #resilient #hope
✨COVER REVEAL✨
SOUNDS OF TRASH written by Tina Athaide and published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social out AUG 4, 2026!
Thanks to my agent Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social for landing me this opportunity.
#coverreveal #picturebook #steamforkids #kidlit
“For anyone who’s ever tried to outrun their emotions, The Cloud That Stuck models how to embrace all that you are and all that you’re feeling—playfully and beautifully.” Liz Garton Scanlon, Author of Caldecott-honored All the World
"This wonderful picture book can help readers turn their ‘clouds’ into gardens and rainbows by accepting the help of others and by choosing positive reactions.” Lesley Roessing, Literacy Specialist and Author of Talking Texts
I’m honored by this advanced praise for THE CLOUD THAT STUCK from two people I admire.
BTW, the photo is mine. The sky can be so dramatic sometimes, and these storm clouds fit with our book, which is expressively illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social. Coming from @charlesbridge.bsky.social in April.
CONGRATULATIONS to the creators and producers of CLACK, CLACK! SMACK!: A CHEROKEE STICKBALL STORY audiobook (written by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Joseph Erb, audiobook produced by Live Oak Media) for being selected as a WINNER of the Odyssey Award.
CONGRATULATIONS to the creators of PICKING TEA WITH BABA (written by Xu Bin, illustrated by Yu Yin, and translated by Shan Chen) for being selected as a Batchelder Award HONOR title!
CONGRATS TO POPO THE XOLO! 🎉
Illustrated by Abraham Matias and written by Paloma Angelina Lopez.
CONGRATULATIONS to the creators of WANDA HEARS THE STARS (written by Amy S. Hansen with Wanda Díaz Merced, and illustrated by Rocío Arreola Mendoza) for being selected as a WINNER of the Schneider Family Book Award!
Almost time.
Join us Monday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. CT for the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards.
Live from Chicago. Medals revealed in real time.
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
#ALAyma
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Happy book birthday to A FAMILY OF READERS, with illustrations by @patchysourkids.bsky.social!! The cutest, sweetest picture book of the season. Words by Rob Sanders and published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social
THE CLOUD THAT STUCK is in a list of Inspirational Picture Books to Ring in 2026 from Maya Lé (MaiStoryBook)!
“A gentle, hopeful picture book about mental health and resilience.”
Written by me & illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social. Coming from @charlesbridge.bsky.social in April!
Congratulations @lesliehelakoski.bsky.social and Cathy Gendron! Kudos, Garrett Alwert at EmeraldCityLiterary! @charlesbridge.bsky.social
I can't wait to read Crab Did It! 🦀
"How do I acknowledge the harm without letting it dominate the story or overshadow the light? How can I stay truthful about the past while keeping the focus on queer joy?" Learn the answers to these questions in this glorious cover reveal and Q&A. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/08/c...
This image describes a virtual workshop for children's writers that will be given by Karen Boss, Senior Editor at Charlesbridge. The class will be on March 12, 2026 at 7pm EST.
Registration is open for a virtual event with Karen Boss, Sr. Editor @charlesbridge.bsky.social . This workshop will not be recorded. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/westc... #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitcommunity #pointofview #amwritingkidlit #kidlitart @scbwi.bsky.social
Nov #HBHerald featured bks for young ppl that emphasize silliness, humor, + nonsense www.hornbookguide.com/site/?review... #HBGuide #kidlit @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social
"Barbara Rosenblat brings to this work about 26 women who, on first look, carried out unlawful deeds, but might have had other motives" - AudioFile www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read...
🍵🌄 From misty mountain tea-gardens to dreamy children’s books: discover how one family’s work in the hills found its way into art & story. A breathtaking reminder that home, nature & childhood memories belong in picture-books! #WorldKidLit #reading #kidlit
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PB’s I’m loving right now: “A sea turtle, big as a dinner plate…stranded, far from home.” Turtles Heading Home! @lizalives.bsky.social, Phyllis Root, and Jacqueline Briggs Martin, @charlesbridge.bsky.social. #ChildrensBooks, #ChewyReviewy, #WritingCommunity. 📚
