Nikki Shannon Smith
Award-Winning Author, Educator, Presenter. Oakland Girl at Heart. Represented by Jennifer March Soloway at ABLA. linktr.ee/NikkiShannonSmith?l…
- Yay! Letters to Misty by Misty Copeland, cowritten by me, is out today! This book, based on letters Misty has received from young people, answers questions about friendship, navigating challenges, communicating with parents, practicing self-care, and more. #MG #middlegrade #advice #growingup
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon Smith🎨 Illustrator Spotlight on @dontate.bsky.social 🎨 [Don's Illustrator Page(www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...) He is represented by @carynwiseman.bsky.social, and is interested in illustrating picture books. Discover Incredible Artists In Your Inbox Nearly Every Week
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithAuthor Safety. Now more than ever, we need to address author safety -- physical safety, digital safety, book event safety. Mark your calendars for this May 20th webinar hosted by PEN America. @samiraahmed.bsky.social from @authorsabb.bsky.social will be sharing important tips and best practices.
- Free workshop! Join PEN America's Yemile Bucay, @americanbookseller.bsky.social's Philomena Polefrone, and @authorsabb.bsky.social's Samira Ahmed for an update on physical and digital safety skills for author and book events. Tuesday, May 20 at 7pm EST. Details: pen.org/event/so-you...
- A little something from my Brown Baby Parade series for your Easter baskets! Available wherever books are sold.
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithHope you can join us for this free event!! 📚 @suefliess.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social #school #homeschool #authorvisit
- Virtual visits are a great way to introduce your students to authors and their books in a school budget-friendly way. I’d love to visit with you this spring!
- Spring has sprung! Here are a few of my spring titles for the youngest readers. They’re also great additions to Easter baskets! (Link in bio.) #spring #Easter #sunshine #BrownBabyParade
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithI hope you'll check out my column THE BOOK BUG in the latest issue of @storymonsters.bsky.social Story Monsters Ink magazine. @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social is a powerhouse-an educator & accomplished author📓 #childrensbooks #kidlit #readers #teachers #libraries #authorinterview #thebookbug #booksky
- I’m currently booking events, and would love to visit you! Learn more on my booking page at Authors Unbound! authorsunbound.com/nikki-shanno...
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithTHIS book is amazing! What a page-turner! Well done, @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social So proud of you! 🌲🥾🏕️
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithMade my day to hear @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social read @debbieohi.com ‘s Where Are My Books! I was lucky to meet Debbie this past weekend at #SCBWINY25 !
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithCatching up on the first lecture for @highlightsfound.bsky.social Diving Into Picture Books with @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social !
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithWe shine the light on middle grade author Rob Cameron and his 2024 debut. #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater Praise for Daydreamer: "Cameron's sentences are laden with magic, stuffed to spilling with the stuff of dreams." Pura Belpré Award winner Carlos Hernandez thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-3...
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithToday's spotlight creative wrote a love letter to our crowning glory: My hair is a book Watch me open it, part it take a look Day 2: Maisha Oso Picture book author #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-2...
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithThe Brown Bookshelf is a labor of love. We are a group of creatives who understand the importance of amplifying other creatives. Reading is revolutionary and joy is resistance. Consider this celebration joyous rebellion! This year's line up: thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/annou...
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithThere is no PAUSING of Black History Month over here. Anyone looking for books by Black children's creative will get your fix here starting tomorrow. Our 28 Days Later initiative is one of the most comprehensive sites featuring those who write and illustrate Black #Kidlit. 28 Days, 28 creatives.
- Reposted by Nikki Shannon SmithToday, we shine the light on the griot that said: I am so perfect so divine so ethereal so surreal I cannot be comprehended except by my permission - Ego Tripping Day 1: Sister Nikki Giovanni #BlackHistoryMonth #28DaysLater thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-1...
