I was blown away to learn that BRAINSTORM! has been nominated for the Children’s & Young Adult Book Lovers’ Literary Awards (Cybils) in the Fiction Picture Books category alongside so many incredible books! You can check out the full list HERE! 🙂

Had a great time introducing BRAINSTORM! to teachers, librarians, and literacy experts at the West Jersey Reading Council fall conference on Oct. 20, 2022! So wonderful to chat with educators who share my goal of getting kids excited about their ideas and about writing! 🙂

Exciting news! The Portland Book Review gave BRAINSTORM! a 5-star review!

“This sweet book will help open up creative young minds…Rebecca Gardyn Levington has written a story that is sure to show kids ways to not let intimidation rule their writing lives. She does it with clever rhyming and wordplay….This is a winner. 5 stars!”

You can read the full review HERE! WhooHoo!  🙂

I’m thrilled to share that my poem, “Here,” is featured in the latest children’s poetry anthology from Pomelo Books, entitled WHAT IS A FRIEND? Each poem was specifically written using a photo prompt. The book has already been chosen as a Children’s Book Council “Hot Off The Press” selection for October! 100% of the profits for this book are being donated to the IBBY Children in Crisis Fund which brings books and support to children whose lives have been disrupted through war, civil disorder or natural disaster. If you’re interested in purchasing a copy, you can do so HERE (or anywhere books are sold!). I’m so proud to be a part of this project!

Why yes, that IS me wearing a fluffy raincloud hat AND lightning earrings! 🙂 I had a blast sharing BRAINSTORM! with families at both the Rye Children’s Book Festival and the Maplewood/South Orange Children’s Book Festival (I even sold out of books!!! WhooHoo!) Thanks to everyone who stopped by!