"There's a word for a writer who never gives up: published." ~ Joe Konrath

Coming soon: new projects from @dontate.bsky.social @annettepimentel.bsky.social @ryanimate.bsky.social @suzylevinson.bsky.social + more buff.ly/Eq9jfRw

Hey look! HUMPHREY THE EGG-SPLORER is in the Volusia County Public Library in Florida! Thank you S. Solomon for requesting it. vcplcatalog.volusialibrary.org?section=sear... @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @picnicheist.bsky.social

Let’s talk first drafts! ✍️📚 Do you outline first, scribble quick notes, or dive straight in? Share your favorite first-draft strategy—your process might inspire another writer! #kidlit #12x12PB

I keep checking these books out from the library over and over again, because I love them both so much. ABUELA'S SUPER CAPA (Ana Siqueira / Elisa Chavari) IGGY WHO BREATHES FIRE (Carrie Kruck / Erika Meza) Have you read these books? Do you love them, too? 📚👍

You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. ~ Robin Williams

So fun to see my upcoming debut PB as one of my favorite indie bookstore's featured pre-order picks! #kidlit

The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival is back with another amazing line up! Tune in on September 1st for a special story time with me and @safajarwrites.bsky.social as we read from our books ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA and LEYENDAS/LEGENDS: 60 LATINE PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD. #booksky

Announcing new deals for @annaksortino.bsky.social @rffaubion.bsky.social @katiedwyer.bsky.social @dianamurrayauthor.bsky.social + more buff.ly/iiFAwfs

WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS WHO CHAMPION WRITERS Yolmarie Garcia - Glitter Reviews Susanna Leonard Hill -Tuesday Debut Vivian Kirkfield – 50 Precious Word Gayle Krause - Gayle Krause Blog Heather Macht -Seasons of KidLit Mindy Alyse Weiss – PB Party Mariana Ríos Ramírez – Blog

Book reviews are an essential part of an author's journey. #BookReviews

Join us as we talk about mental wellness for authors! share.descript.com/view/33Q... #Writers #Author #writingcommunity #authorlife #books #reading #authorssupportingauthors #publishing #indieauthor #bookstagram #BeKind #selfcare #mentalwellness

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#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Matthew Forsythe from his 3rd picturebook Aggie and the Ghost, about a little girl who is haunted by a ghost and makes her own choices. Depicting a simple fairytale world, in watercolour, gouache & coloured pencil. 28 Aug Simon & Schuster. @simonandschuster.bsky.social

Books are a unique portable magic. ~ Stephen King

Authors, are you burnt out on marketing your own books? Andréa Guevara, creator of Brand Strength, will help clear the clutter and introduce a more holistic yet streamlined approach to finding your readers. Register FREE: https://authorsguild.org/event/how-and-where-to-find-your-readers/

✏️📚 Back-to-school season is here! Check out our Back-to-School Book List—full of great reads by #12x12PB members, perfect for easing first-day jitters or celebrating the season. See the list: buff.ly/CqD2fwU #kidlit #12x12PB

In the end, we’ll all become stories. ~ Margaret Atwood

This week's newsletter: saraharonson.substack.com/p/writing-in...

Hello #SummerOfStory! Day 25: Character Agency Disclaimer: This is a prompt game to discuss common writing tips & techniques, not an attempt to tell people how to write Over to you: Do your characters drive the plot, or does the plot drive them? Is agency as important as they say? #WritingPrompt

Abdullah's Bear Needs a Name by Yasmin Hanif and @sophiebenmouyal.bsky.social is a gentle yet powerful story about the value of cultural heritage🧸 Thank you to @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social for the wonderful review! ❤️ Pre-order your copy now: discoverkelpies.co.u...

Thrilled to be part of of Angela De Groot's FAB FOUR with 'Humphrey the Egg-splorer' by Nadia Ali. Illustrations by Valenti Gubianas. @angeladegroot8 @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @thebookofnadias.bsky.social @picnicheist.bsky.social

There are no rules. Just follow your heart. ~ Robin Williams

Come join our #BookBirthday celebration today by sharing the brand new #picturebooks MOO DENG SAYS NO! and SQUIRREL AND BIRD

Spotted on the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators blog: The SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winners, including The Ofrenda That We Built by Shaian Gutiérrez, @gabbyzapata.bsky.social, and me! Thanks to Justin Campbell and Holly Thompson for blogging! 🥰🎉 scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...

Hot Summer Read! On a simple day trip, Raisah together with her parents, shows young curious readers that the sea is a gift to mankind and all living things. The story explores themes of family, nature and duty. @kubepublishing.bsky.social AVAILABLE HERE: rb.gy/wa0d70

✨ Soon! ✨ Join us for #SciArtSeptember. Interpret the prompts in your own direction. 🗺 Post new work, old work, works-in-progress. Set your own schedule. 🌟 - #sciart #scicomm #nature #natureillustration #natureart #wildlifeart #animalart #illustration

Humphrey the Egg-splorer dreamed big He wanted to be an egg-splorer like his grandfather Humpty Dumpty and didn't give in to peer pressure Written by Nadia Ali Illustrations by Valenti Gubianas www.amazon.com/Humphrey-Egg... @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @picnicheist.bsky.social

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If at first you DO succeed — try to hide your astonishment. ~Author Unknown

What an honor! Too Much! An Overwhelming Day by @angelchang.bsky.social and me and published by Abrams is one of 20 Sakura Medal nominees this school year. Kids at International Schools in Japan will read the nominees and vote for the winner! 🎉 #kidlit #picturebook #teacher #librarian #library

Have or teach or know elementary school kids? Don't miss this fab bit of learning deliciousness from the brilliant minds of my friends the CoreToonists! @sarbear.bsky.social @kenrolston.bsky.social @wagworksga.bsky.social 😍 #kidlit #cartoon www.lovereading.co/coretoons/su...

Spotted in the wild, on display at my public library! My talented agent sibling’s book! Yippee 🤸‍♂️🌟🍾 #kidlit @seymouragency.bsky.social

Is your child starting at a new school, making new friends, or saying goodbye to old ones? Visit our blog to peek into The Together Treehouse by Michael Engler and Joëlle Tourlonias, and discover more #picturebooks about navigating friendship and emotions. www.florisbooks.co.uk/blog/2025/08...

Be sure not to discuss your hero’s state of mind. Make it clear from his actions. ~ Anton Chekhov

👻TODAY is GILBERT & THE GHOST's official pub day! TY 4 all the well wishes, book orders, library requests, reviews & believing in this book the way Gilbert believes in friends, even when they're invisible.👻🥰 #gilbertandtheghost @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidlit #BookBirthday #picturebooks #believe

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Aug 15): kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... Inside: Advice for Selling at Tables, SCBWI mentor programs, KidLitGN pitch event, more. Thanks Mary Pat Kanaley for the illustration, @heatherstigall7.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social for the giveaways.

The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train starts NOW & lasts through August 23 EDT 🚂Write a new PB draft 🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post 🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc: tinyurl.com/Critique... 🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉 🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/Critique...#PBParty Good luck ✨

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change this world. ~ Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society

You're invited to the virtual book launch party to celebrate A RAKHI FOR RAKESH, written by Nadia Salomon and illustrated by @nabihaiderali Tuesday, August 19th at 5:00 PM PST/ 8:00 PM EST REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/RakhiPartyVBL @nadiasalomon.bsky.social @nabihaiderali.bsky.social

Coming soon: new projects from @maplelam.bsky.social @kylelukoff.bsky.social @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social @kahyangni.bsky.social + more buff.ly/yqpGQUO

⬇️ Illustrator Steph Littlebird shares about their picture book FIERCE AUNTIES! Author: Laurel Goodluck Illustrator: Steph Littlebird Publisher: Simon & Schuster 4/2025

How To Hatch A Writer is releasing in 4 weeks! Help me #celebrate with 4 #giveaways! Week 1: To enter, request my book at any #library and post the name of the library in the comments by 8/20/25 and be entered to win your choice of a #PB manuscript #critique or a virtual classroom visit.

This is getting exciting!

If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. ~ Milton Berle

Newsletters vs blogs? Do you have one? Both? yvonneventresca.com/productivy-f... #writinglife

Words need to be crafted, not sprayed. They need to be fitted together with infinite care. ~ Norman Cousins

Writing is like a sport, it's like athletics. If you don't practice, you don't get any better." ~ Rick Riordan

Our Back to School Sale begins now! Take 30% off all books and student resources. 📚💙 bit.ly/45gv1aT #AcademicSky #HigherEd

SUMMER COLLECTION 2025. Choose any of these titles for your little one and watch them lay back and enjoy some Summer reading. @picnicheist.bsky.social @janetbruins.bsky.social @kubepublishing.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social