Kelly Bixby

Friends old and new made a day in the heat quite pleasant. Thanks to all who came out to support us local authors and Michigan businesses. And a big thanks to my husband for having the foresight to pack a fan. 😍

Check out our custom shirts from Big Frog Novi. Matt and his team are awesome! They worked quickly to fill my order and did an excellent job. I'm ready to sign books at on Sunday. Hope to see you there. Booth 115 on Wing Street.

On Sunday, August 4, 2024, I'll be in booth 115 with other SCBWI authors at the Buy Michigan Now Festival. We would love to meet you and introduce you to the books we've poured our hearts into. Come say hello, if you can. We'll be about half way down on the east side of Wing St., north of Main.

The Buy Michigan Now Festival is returning August 2-4! Explore local vendors, enjoy entertainment and of course visit your favorite Downtown Northville shops and restaurants.

https://buymichigannow.com/events/bmnfest-northville/

Excited the Mote SEA is being built in Sarasota, Florida. https://youtu.be/1VKhHxxAtKM?si=UtzSnLdbG2aa3yXP

Excited to add this big, colorful book by Lisa-ann Gershwin to my coffee table. Page 17 has a photo of a Portuguese man-of-war, like the one that inspired my children's book, Phyllis Floats.

Michigan friends, will you be in Grand Rapids February 24, 2024? If so, it's a great time to meet author Isabel Estrada at Schuler Books. Please sign-up ahead of time, if you can attend.

La Mariachi Storytime with Isabel Estrada | Schuler Books Join us for a special storytime in Grand Rapids when Kalamazoo author/illustrator Isabel Estrada joins us to share her new book!

Thank you, Tyra Keating, for acquiring Phyllis Floats for Sarasota County Public Libraries. Every crease in the book's cover and each bent page makes me happy. There's real evidence children are enjoying the story and illustrations.

Spending the day reflecting on the love of God as I inscribe books for family and friends. Merry Christmas, Dear Ones!

Thanks to my regional SCBWI communications team and Christy Matthes for allowing me to talk about the inspiration behind Phyllis Floats and for working hard to share my story on many social media platforms...some of which I'm not even on yet. 😏

🎉📚 Happy Book Birthday to Kelly Bixby, whose encounter with a Portuguese man-of-war led to PHYLLIS FLOATS! 🌊✨

https://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2023/12/book-birthday-blog-with-kelly-bixby.html

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Do you love children's literature? BookStop is a wonderful opportunity for you to find and acquire newly published books. This promotion is available November 14 - December 22, 2023 and is compliments of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Take a look and discover new favorites. Here's a link to my page: https://www.scbwi.org/bookstop/book/phyllis-floats

Family fun today at Hog Creek Mall.

I'll be at Hog Creek Mall today too. Come stop by. My first two dozen book sales get a bonus game packet.

Phyllis is ready for Halloween. What are you wearing today?

I finally finished my first children's picture book and have to admit, I'm nervous to release it into the world. But like my story's protagonist, I'm drawing on inner strength to overcome my fears and navigate unfamiliar waters. What comes next is up to you. I hope you'll take a look at Phyllis Floats, buy a copy if you like it, and leave a favorable review. The book is available online at https://telltale-heart.com and in store at https://hogcreekmall.com. Happy reading!