Pat Zietlow Miller – författare

När Tanjas klass ska klättra skolans klättervägg blir hon rädd. Hennes muskler är svaga och hon vet att hon inte klarar att komma ändå upp som sin klasskompis, Clara. 

Men styrka handlar om mer än bara muskler.

Tanja får lära sig att hon är starkare än hon tror och att hon också är stark genom att ställa upp, säga ifrån och inte ge upp. Och att människor är starkast när de samarbetar och litar på varandra. 

Tillsammans är vi starka!

När Tanja spiller druvjuice över hela sin nya klänning, vill hennes klasskamrat få henne att känna sig bättre, och kommer ihåg att mamma säger att man alltid ska ”Vara snäll”.

Men vad betyder det att vara snäll?

Medan huvudpersonen funderar på om hen borde be den nya flickan vara hens vän eller stå upp för någon som blir mobbad utforskar den rörande och tänkvärda berättelsen vad snällhet är, och hur varje handling, stor eller liten, kan göra skillnad – eller åtminstone hjälpa en vän.

From viral foster and adoptive dad Peter Mutabazi and the New York Times-bestselling author of Be Kind, Pat Zietlow Miller, comes a heartwarming picture book about the extraordinary yet ordinary ways in which dads show up for the children in their lives.What can a dad do?A dad can see you. When you smile, a dad smiles back. Like your face is the best thing he's seen all day.A dad can know you. When you're confused, a dad teaches you. Bit by bit. Until everything makes sense.A dad can celebrate you. When you try something new, a dad claps for every step you take.Most of all, a dad can love you, no matter what.Written by Peter Mutabazi, aka Foster Dad Flipper, and Pat Zietlow Miller, with art from Tamisha Anthony, A Dad Can . . . is a tender-hearted ode to dads and families who come together in all kinds of ways-the perfect gift for father's day or any-time celebrations of the beloved male figure in our lives.

From the author of the mega-bestseller Be Kind and the winner of the 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award comes a picture book for anyone who's ever loved someone far away.Someday soon, I'll see you.Even though you are there.And I am here.So very far apart.In this heartfelt picture book, a child imagines ways to connect with a grandmother who lives far way. Whether by rocket ship or jet pack, train or in a plane, any journey is worth it to see someone you love.With an inviting, accessible text by Pat Zietlow Miller and inventive art from the critically-acclaimed illustrator Suzy Lee, See You Someday Soon reminds us that, no matter the physical distance between us, the people we care about are never far from our hearts. The book features clever and innovative die-cuts throughout, adding a creative, thoughtful and discussion-worthy novelty aspect to this layered and deeply emotional story.

A picture book about finding strength in unlikely places from the team behind the hugely popular New York Times bestseller Be Kind.When her gym class must face the school rock-climbing wall, Tanisha is discouraged. Her muscles are weak, and she knows she'll never reach the top like Cayla.But maybe strength is about more than just muscles.With help from her family, Tanisha learns that by showing up, speaking up, and not giving up, she can be strong, too. And that people are the strongest when they work together and trust each other.Award-winning author Pat Zietlow Miller has reunited with illustrator Jen Hill for Be Strong, another unforgettable story sure to inspire kids and adults alike.

From the author of the mega-bestseller Be Kind comes a children''s audiobook for anyone who''s ever loved someone far away.Someday soon, I''ll see you.Even though you are there.And I am here.So very far apart.In this heartfelt audiobook, a child imagines ways to connect with a grandmother who lives far way. Whether by rocket ship or jet pack, train or in a plane, any journey is worth it to see someone you love.With inviting, accessible writing by Pat Zietlow Miller, this audiobook See You Someday Soon reminds us that, no matter the physical distance between us, the people we care about are never far from our hearts.A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press

A New York Times bestseller!“These days, it seems more important than ever for books to show young people how to act with thoughtfulness, civility, and kindness.” —The New York Times Book ReviewWhen Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate wants to make her feel better, wondering: What does it mean to be kind?From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving story explores what kindness is, and how any act, big or small, can make a difference—or at least help a friend.With a gentle text from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash, Pat Zietlow Miller, and irresistible art from Jen Hill, Be Kind is an unforgettable story about how two simple words can change the world. Perfect for fans of If All the Animals Kissed Goodnight.One of Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best Books 2018"

An ode to introverts and quiet leaders.

Sometimes you need to be alone--to think and breathe. Other times you need to be with friends--those you know and those you've only just met. And sometimes everyone works together to create something wonderful.

What can one person do all alone? Quite a lot, actually. Even so, there are times it helps to work with others. With spare, lyrical text, bestselling author Pat Zietlow Miller celebrates the power of being alone--and of coming together with others--centered on the love of reading and creating community around books. This is a book about trusting yourself and your ideas, seeing a need, and connecting with others to meet it.

Perfect for introverts, quiet leaders, and anyone who loves books and little libraries.