During this challenging season in history, perhaps you’re feeling a bit like me: stressed, fearful, isolated, and/or disappointed over cancelled plans. With all the craziness going on, it may be hard to recognize the good things still in our lives, particularly the wonderful people!
Today I hope you might be so kind as to indulge my “Thank You” post, which I hope encourages you to think about the lovely friends, family, and writer/illustrator peeps in your life, as I take a moment to thank some in mine.
So let me start by thanking YOU — our fellow book-loving, always-encouraging, fantastically fun PBB readers!
All of us at PBB are so grateful that you drop by and share your kind, insightful words. I’ve learned a great deal from your helpful comments, and truly appreciate the camaraderie we share as picture book fanatics!
As a small thank you, I’m giving away either a picture book manuscript critique or Virtual Author Q&A visit with students. Your choice! Winner will be randomly selected from those who leave a comment on this post.
Second, I’d like to thank the incredible educators who are working over-time to care for and teach their students from home via eLearning (which they had to figure out basically overnight.) You are amazing!
For you hard-working teachers, here are some author/illustrator videos and resources I hope are useful!
SCBWI Digital Directory for Remote Learning Resources
Charlesbridge Remote Learning Videos and More
Magic 94.9 radio station’s, Danielle, rapping Michelle Meadow’s PIGGIES IN PAJAMAS
Author videos by Suzanne Slade (me): book readings, how books are made, space quiz, & more
And last, (this is the really indulgent part) I’d like to thank the writers, illustrators, and other “bookie” friends who helped me along my author journey, both the ups and the downs, and made it much more fun!
(Yes, we always dress like this!)
led by Co-Regional Advisors Alice McGinty and Deb Topolski!
Thanks for letting me relive some exciting moments (from when we were out and about,) and see the smiling faces of many good friends.
I appreciate you all more than you know!
Suzanne Slade
Fun photos! I’d love to win a pb critique! Thanks, Suzanne.
My, you were the early bird today Tina! Thanks for being such a loyal PBB peep.
And thank you for all your wonderful books! I’d love to win a pb critique.
Hi Susan! So great to hear from you, as always!
I am a regular reader. I love all posts!
So glad you enjoy the our posts. We’re happy you’re one of the regular PBB peeps!
This is a great blog, and I would like to thank all of you, too!
Loved looking at all the photos.We have a lot of friends in common. 🙂 How cool that you and Don did a book together…can’t wait to read SWISH!!
So fun we have lots of common friends. It’s a great group of creative people, isn’t it?
Great pictures. I don’t know what i would do without my writing pals. They are my rock. PBB keeps me up on the latest trends and has wonderful insight. Thank you right back.
I enjoyed hearing about your writing peeps too. Glad you enjoy PBB. We’re glad to have you here!
Great photos. I love reading all posts about pb. It helps my library lists. Thanks!
So great to hear you’re enjoying our posts. Glad you’ve joined our PBB crew!
I love how the kidlit community has come together during this time. Thanks for sharing some fun highlights!
I agree, Angie. It’s been so heartwarming to see how the kidlit group is helping each other out, as well as supporting teachers. So glad you’re part of our PBB peeps!
You are all amazing! Encouraging words from all of you! Greetings from Greece!
Wow, Agatha! Love hearing from you in Greece. Isn’t it great how the web connects kidlit folk from all around the world?
Oh how I miss attending fun book events and seeing delightful book folks in person! Lovely photo roundup.
I was sad to miss a lot of events planned for this spring. But at the same time I’m trying to enjoy this gift of time with my family. Thanks for being part of our PBB regular reading crew!
I love all the photos! And I just love this blog. A PB critique would be an awesome prize! 🙂
Glad you enjoyed the photos, and I’m so happy you share such encouraging comments with us regularly.
This is lovely, Suzanne! A great reminder that we’re NOT alone, even though it feels that way right now. And THANK YOU for being part of PBB!
Thank YOU Jill for inviting me to be part of PBB, and for keeping our merry band organized!
My PBB email is always my favorite email to open!! Thank you!!
What a sweet thing to say Kris! I’m so glad you enjoy our posts.
I love the comment about not being alone. We’ve been together, and we still are. We just don’t have a lot of pictures. If I took Selfies, I wouldn’t know how to post them, but great great family, friends, texts, mail, online visits and chats as well as Webinars that teach us keep us together. Yes, we’re not alone!
Love hearing about all your great family and friends, and how you’re staying connected Dorothy!
I love the posts on Picture Book Builders. Thank you, Suzanne, for all that you do for our community!!
So glad you’r one of our PBB peeps Lisa!
WOW — what a fun walk down your memory lane. Thanks for sharing and thanks for all you do!
Thanks for putting up with my trip down memory lane Lynne. I’m glad you’re part of our PBB crew!
Thank you for your wonderful book, for your time and energy in all you do to promote and share books, and for sharing exciting moments in your writing journey!
And thank YOU for your lovely comment, Joan. So glad you visit us at PBB!
I feel like this is my virtual family! Thank you all!
I feel the same way Mary. So glad you’re part of our PBB crew!
Aww! This post makes my heart happy. Thank YOU for posting it. <3
And YOUR comment made my heart happy Jena! Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you for your generous offer! I enjoy reading everyone’s posts.
Glad you enjoy our posts Cindy. Thanks for being part of the PBB crew!
Thank you for all of your posts and for all of the other PBB contributors who have made books fun and informative.
So happy to hear you enjoy all the posts Mark! Thanks for sharing your encouraging words.
Thank you for sharing this, Suzanne–very uplifting!
Awww, you’re so sweet. Glad you enjoyed the post!
Thank you Suzanne! PBB is an amazing resource and community.
So happy to hear you enjoy all the posts Mark! Thanks for sharing your encouraging words.
Sorry, had a technical glitch on the comments. Thanks for your kind comments Mary!
And we appreciate you. You inspire us to do nonfiction storybooks for children so they learn about the world.
You’re so sweet Susan! Glad I’ve helped spread a little nonfiction fever–as I do love those true stories!
Thank YOU for all your insights and encouragement. PBB is such a fantastic resource for the picture book community.
You’re very sweet Margaret. So glad you’re part of our PBB peeps!
Looking forward to when we can gather together again. Thanks for keeping the virtual community going! I would love to win a PB critique.
I agree, It will be very special when we can get together again. Thanks for your kind comment.
Fantastic post, Suzanne! It definitely takes a village!
So grateful you’re part of MY village Lori!
A big thanks to you too! Your emails make my inbox and my heart so happy!
A big thanks right back at you! Your emails make my inbox and heart happy!
Yea! Glad our posts bring some happiness to inboxes!
Wow- what fun pictures! Thanks for sharing them. I can’t wAit for things to go back to some kind of normal so we can attend conferences again. I would love a PB critique?
Thanks for your kind comment Eileen. Glad you’re part of our PBB crew!
Suzanne, those photos are SO WONDERFUL! Thank you for being my friend – it’s always fun to hang out in your orbit. (Very obvious reference to some of my favorite Suzanne Slade books) ❤️
Thank you for the posts. I look for the each week
Your gratitude is contagious! (the best kind of cotangent 😉 Thank you for keeping us all in the loop of the who/what/why/how of quality PBs and their builders.
Thank you, Suzanne. This is a wonderful blog and those are some fun photos!
Lovely, heartwarming post, Suzanne. Love the happy smiling faces. Take care.
The gratitude goes both ways – thank you Suzanne and PBB for sharing your wisdom with us!
Thank YOU and your fellow writers for this blog. I’ve learned so much. Each time there’s a new post, I start my day by reading it.
Great to see all those smiling faces! I’d love to win a PB critique with you.
Wow! Thank you…I’d love to win a PB critique.
Wonderful to see the pictures! I’d love to win a PB critique. Thank you so much for your generosity!
Thank you for this and all the other PBB posts! They are always so helpful and inspiring.
Love the gratitude—and the PIGGIES IN PAJAMAS rap!
This site has introduced me to so many great picture books. Thank you!
I agree with Kris Wrucke’s comment – The PBB email is always my favorite email to get.
As a former engineer, I love seeing other engineers mixing their analytical and storytelling skills to create fabulous books for kids! Congrats on bringing so many topics to life!
I can always count on this blog to cheer me up and teach me something. Fun to see all the photos today.
Fun pictures and thank you for the educator resources! Some schools are at the finish line but it’s 5 and a half more weeks in NYC! Mixing up the resources keeps things fresh 🙂
This post made me smile! Thank you.
Thanks for the encouragement! I’d love a PB Critique.
Those are cool pictures.
Thank YOU for doing this. I’d love a PB critique.
Thank you
Thank you, Suzanne, for reminding us what a wonderful and supportive community we have! Thank YOU!