Deb Pilutti
Children's Book writer and illusrator. Lover of vintage signs and awkward toys. Bad at clapping.
THE DINOSAUR IN THE GARDEN is out now!
FISH DON'T GO TO SCHOOL coming soon
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiTONIGHT at 6pm: Meet the author who turned a 1961 Ann Arbor drill team into a picture book. Debbie Taylor's talking writing process, research deep dives, and how legends become stories. Free, walk-ins welcome. 📚
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiI am calling for the arrest and prosecution of the ICE agent that shot and killed Renee Good. I am also calling on Congress to support my bill with @jasmineforus.bsky.social to force ICE agents to wear body cameras, not wear masks, have visible identification & ensure ICE has independent oversight.
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiIf there are Minneapolis public schools who have cancelled in person classes and/or are struggling with current events, and need a respite… This picture book author here is glad to do free virtual visits. I’m sure others would be happy to also. Reach out.
- After the killing of Ms Good, Greg Bovino of the CPB led a raid on a Minneapolis HS. An official there said: They don’t care. They’re just animals,” I’ve never seen people behave like this.” All MPLS schools now closed for the week. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiI ask this every now and then and I’ve yet to get a good answer. How long does it take for people to realize they’re on the wrong side of history?
- Happy Book Birthday!
- Reposted by Deb Pilutti🥳 Huge congratulations to Deb Pilutti on the publication of the humorous MY BEST FRIEND IS A LION. Read more about Deb and how her very own wish as a child for a pet lion inspired the story. scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2026/01/book...
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiMembers of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country. @housedemocrats.bsky.social @senatedemocrats.bsky.social
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiTremendous call to action to fight book banning from by @maggietokudahall.bsky.social at the ALAN Breakfast as she accepts the ALSN Award on behalf of @authorsabb.bsky.social “The function of literature is not to instill obedience.”
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiStill celebrating that these 3 titles are Amazon's best books of 2025! THE SNIPS: A BAD BUZZ DAY by Raúl the Third @raulthethird.bsky.social FISH DON’T GO TO SCHOOL by Deb Pilutti @dpilutti.bsky.social WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON by Venessa Vida Kelley @venessakelley.bsky.social
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiHappy Book Birthday! 🥳 Happy Book Birthday to Carrie Pearson on the publication of WATCH THEM GROW: THE FASCINATING SCIENCE OF ANIMAL BEGINNINGS. Read more about Carrie and how the stage play Hamilton inspired the book on our blog. scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2025/09/book...
- Reposted by Deb Pilutti🥳🥳 Happy Book Birthday to Anita Fitch Pazner whose trip to Munich, Germany and bike tour inspired WORDS MATTER. Read more about Anita and what’s next for her on our blog. scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2025/09/book...
- Reposted by Deb Pilutti🎨 Spotlight on @dpilutti.bsky.social Deb's Illustrator Page](www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...) Deb is represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social. She is open to picture books.
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiFAVE FOUR If you'd like to see other kidlit recommendations, pop on over to cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com. @katemessner.com @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social @hellomrforrest.bsky.social @dpilutti.bsky.social @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social #favefourbuygiftborrow #kidlit #kidlitrecommendations
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiHappy #newbooksday!🥳 💙📚 #librarylife @megclayton.com @madelinepotter.bsky.social @charlessantoso.bsky.social @steph-graegin.bsky.social @nicigregory.bsky.social @allanwolf100.bsky.social @dpilutti.bsky.social @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social @harininagendra.bsky.social @lakitawilson.bsky.social
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiQ&A with Deb Pilutti about her new children's picture book, FISH DON'T GO TO SCHOOL. tinyurl.com/bd9crbra @dpilutti.bsky.social
- Thanks @slj.com for including FISH DON'T GO TO SCHOOL in their back-to-school article. @jenrofe.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/23-tit...
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiHot take: If you don’t want your kids to learn anything from the public library, then do not take them there. Stop ruining the library for everyone else. 😑😑😑 www.kxxv.com/news/local-n...
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiStudents at Pentagon schools sue defense secretary Pete Hegseth over book bans on race and gender | Guardian buff.ly/9IxSgAB
- First review is in from Kirkus for FISH DON'T GO TO SCHOOL! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #kidlit @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiGood news out of Colorado! A Federal judge orders Colorado district to return banned books to school libraries. Good work! www.denverpost.com/2025/03/19/e...
- A cover reveal and a deal! Get 25% off a preorder of FISH DON'T GO TO SCHOOL at www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fish-dont-...
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiThe U.S. Department of Education called book bans a "hoax." BOOK BANS ARE NOT A HOAX. Pen America recorded 10,046 book ban instances last year. pen.org/report/beyon...
- " I do not want to write anything more quickly than I already can." This is it. Writing, editing, etc. should take time.
- Please Share your blue art bsky.app/profile/deni...
- Had a wonderful time at Books by The Banks in Cincinnati last weekend – catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. Always great to be around other book lovers!! #booksbythebanks #kidlit #librarians @littlerainey.bsky.social
- Reposted by Deb PiluttiFave Four If you'd like to see other picture book recommendations for this year, pop on over to cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com. @mstewartscience.bsky.social @dpilutti.bsky.social @cheryltkim.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitbookstack
- Sneak peak at the endpapers for FISH DON'T GO TO SCHOOL, coming out in 2025. They reflect some of Henry's favorite things—which, coincidentally, are some of MY favorite things. What would your character's favorites be? #kidlit, #kidlitart, #ChristyOttavianoBooks @jenrofe.bsky.social
- Excited to see FISH DON'T GO TO SCHOOL listed in PW's Spring Sneak Previews. #ChristyOttavianoBooks #LittleBrownYR @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social
- A conversation with pal and fellow illustrator Kirbi Fagan about hand lettering: #kidlitart www.muddycolors.com/2024/06/hand...
- Hi #kidlit #kidlitart community! I'm finally giving Bluesky a try. I hear it's nice here. I write and illustrate children's books. Looking forward to connecting with other creators.
