If you or anyone you know is in the Altadena area, come on by to this fun event on Saturday where I’ll give away 30 free books!

I have two events at local bookstores this weekend. Come say hi!

What an honor, thank you CALIBA @steamteambooks.bsky.social

It’s easy to see why my friends at #bookposse and I are such huge fans of author @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social ! Her non-fiction books are irresistible! And, she gets the best illustrators. Excited to share Forests. 🌲 @k04sk.bsky.social

Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social was erupting with fascinating facts today, including her favorite! 🌋 Did you know at this very second 20 volcanoes could be erupting across the world? We had a such a blast talking with her. What was your favorite part?

Can’t wait! Come write with me, @writerjolene.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social and Laura Purdie Salas with the crew from the Southern Nevada Writing Project! Friday 12:30-1:45 #kidlit

This is one of those panels where I wish I could be in the audience. Such great authors! Join us at #ncte25 for WHAT IF It’s Not Boring? Dreaming Up Innovative Text Structures to Inspire Young Writers code 2: F.50 **Note my signing is before the panel. 10am Scholastic Booth #200** #kidlit

All my #ncte25 events are on Friday. Can not WAIT!!! #kidlit

This is one of those panels where I wish I could be in the audience. Such great authors! Join us at #ncte25 for WHAT IF It’s Not Boring? Dreaming Up Innovative Text Structures to Inspire Young Writers code 2: F.50 **Note my signing is before the panel. 10am Scholastic Booth #200** #kidlit

Happy book birthday to: 📚 Forests by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social 📚 We Fell Apart by @elockhartbooks.bsky.social We can’t wait to read them! Thank you for being part of BookBreak!

Happy book birthday to FORESTS by mentor & fab writing friend @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social & the supremely talented @k04sk.bsky.social This book brings the drama, hush, magic, and mystery of forests across the globe to life. I loved celebrating with Nell & other local author/illustrator friends!

2 terrific @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share their stunning #STEM books releasing in November. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @k04sk.bsky.social @scholastic.bsky.social @heatherlangbooks.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social #interview #kidlit 📚👍

🎉 Congratulations to @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social on her recent book birthday! 🎉 📚 FORESTS, illustrated by Kalen Chock and published by @scholastic, is here! 📖✨ Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn #kidlit #12x12PB

Come to the forest, walk amongst the glimmers of shadows and light. See how restorative they can be. 📚👍🏽 #picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/10/24/s...

Thank you Kirkus! Forests comes out Nov 4 #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Second graders made posters to welcome @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social to Snohomish, Washington for an author visit soon. We are super excited!

I had a blast!

#AASL25 was a whirlwind of fun, seeing old friends and making new ones. #SchoolLibraians are such amazing humans! Thanks @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social for these images of our panel with Charles R. Smith and moderator @captainlibrary.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

Excited to announce “pre- order perks” Some were created by school librarian extraordinaire, Mike Rawls, aka thebookwranger on IG. You’ll get the link to it all in your order confirmation email! childrensbookworld.com/nell-cross-b... @brianlarossa.com @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit

Whoohoo, my first AASL conference! I would love to meet you at a signing or my panel presentation—it’s going to be great!

Thanks for the love @12x12challenge.bsky.social ! Great group 💗

Fav STEAM #kidlit book: CAVES @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social “Scorching temperatures required visitors to wear special cooling suits to study the crystals.” #SunWriteFun www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 @buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social @ReaderToReader

First review for FORESTS and it’s a star ⭐️! “A spellbinding tour, deeply rooted in both fact and feeling.” Very excited to share some pre-order perks in a few weeks, made especially for teachers and librarians! Full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

San Diego friends! Come get free books and seeds at this fun event on Saturday 🌸🌺🌷

Hey illustrators! Did you know there's a contact form on my website just for you? When beginning new projects I routinely check the spreadsheet for new submissions and search/sort my notes on previous submissions. >>> www.brianlarossa.com 💙❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #artsearch #art #artist

After reading the story, have students brainstorm different jobs the reindeer could do in their classroom "showcase" (e.g., leader, cheerleader, costume designer, counter, timekeeper).

Why authors can't afford to donate books to every cause that reaches out to us. deborahunderwood.substack.com/p/why-i-cant...

It's World Whale and Dolphin Day! Let's celebrate these magnificent creatures. #edusky #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social @nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @lynnbrunellebooks.bsky.social @authorjasonchin.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

Hey #edusky! Help Ss develop a deeper understanding of adaptation & climate challenges w/this NEW #LitLinks lesson & #science experiment A great intro to compare-contrast too! 🦙 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12884 @carrietillotson.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Hope to see you at ALA #alaac25 #kidlit

☀️ 12 x 12 celebrates the Summer Solstice with sunny reads to kick off the season: 📚 HAPPY CAMPER by @jilanne.bsky.social 📚 FROM PARK TO PLAYA by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social 📚 TOGETHER WE SWIM by @valeriebolling.bsky.social Find more summer #picturebooks at buff.ly/Vff7PBs

🇲🇽I wrote this book for LA kids. My childhood books said winter is snow and roasted chestnuts. Winters here are sunny. Street vendors sell fruit with Tajín. We have birthdays in the park with piñatas, surrounded by urban sounds. My park to playa to yours, too. Ours. MULTICULTURAL 🇲🇽 #kidlit

Who wants to embrace their wild side? So excited for this one!

Kelli's pick for What Are You Reading Wednesday is VOLCANOES by nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social & @k04sk.bsky.social! "Lyrical, informative, & beautiful, this book has it all. It's breathtaking. I learned SO much about volcanoes. " What #picturebooks are YOU reading? #amreading #kidlit

Think choosing a mentee was easy for our mentors? Think again! Hear what @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social had to say about how WOWed she was by the talent and storytelling in her apps, and use this as motivation as you keep writing and revising this summer! #pbrisingstars #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed

Announcing new deals for @ninamataart.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social + more buff.ly/vdn18s9

SCIENCE ALL AROUND US picture book panel🎉Sharing this FREE event for SLJ Day of Dialogue next Thursday. Open to all. I’ll be sharing a sneak peek of FORESTS and we’ll get to see new work by the amazing Laura Purdie Salas and Tae Keller. Register: www.slj.com/event/school... #kidlit

The BEST 🥰

Thank you @jilanne.bsky.social for this wonderful post on HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT 😍 @kl4gm.bsky.social

Love!

Mentors are still hard at work reading their applications, and you guys -- when we say y'all brought it?! But don't take out word for it — check out what Shamar, @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and @ritalorraine.bsky.social said about your work! #pbrisingstars #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #amwriting

While you wait for mentee announcements, now is a great time to 📚READ!📚 Check out these titles by some of our amazing #PBRisingStars mentors! @marziehabbas.bsky.social @sarahollyackerman.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @natashakhankazi.bsky.social

My first #TXLA25! Anyone else going? Come say hi! #texasbluebonnetaward #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Thank you!!

✨We have THREE #pbrisingstars mentors looking to EXCLUSIVELY work with BIPOC and/or marginalized PB authors, illos, or author-illos! IS THAT YOU?! APPLY: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart #kidlitartchat #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitmegapeed #bipocartist

These SIX mentors are not only pros of prose—they're also incredible visual storytellers that can teach you how to perfectly blend words + art! Apps close in SEVEN days! APPLY NOW: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartchart #kidlitpostcard #kidlitmegafeed #bipoc #artists

EXTRA EXTRA — READ ALL ABOUT IT! The great Ana Siqueira is mentoring this summer with #PBRisingStars ⭐️⭐️⭐️! Whether AGENTED or UNAGENTED, if you’re bringing the funny, Ana wants to hear from you! Check out her mentor profile and wishlist here: www.pbrisingstars.com/ana

T-7 days until PBRS apps drop, and if you’re a PB writer who ✍🏽 lyrical, STEM and/or faith-based stories, then you NEED to apply to Maria Marianayagam! Check out her mentor page for more insights into what she’s looking for in a mentee 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 www.pbrisingstars.com/maria

Don’t miss this opportunity! As an agented writer who had not yet sold, this mentorship program helped to get my writing unstuck. Apply today!

Less than 1 week left to apply! As a past PB Rising Stars mentor, I’m so impressed by how this program is run and the community it has created. Go for it! 🤩