1. This looks adorable, @kmgreenwald.bsky.social. 2. I need to know everything about National Cabbage Day. Is there a Sauerkraut Lobby pulling strings somewhere?

sometimes an Oxford comma can make all the difference

Fave #picturebook of the week: BIG by @vashtiharrison.bsky.social Let's be real, it's my favorite picture book every week, but I'm finally getting caught up on the 2025 Picture Book Summit, and her talk is incredible! #kidlit #booksky @picturebooksummit.bsky.social

I‘m celebrating my debut PB UNIVERSE PIE deal with a PB BRAINSTORM giveaway! Let’s take a dive into your (fic or NF) pitch & mss via Zoom. To enter, comment below with a GIF of your story’s vibe. OPEN TO AGENTED AND NONAGENTED! Winner announced Fri, Nov. 7th @ 6 pm EST. #picturebooks #giveaway

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Fave #picturebook of the week: THE CITY OF JASMINE by @nadinepresley.bsky.social and @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social. Absolutely gorgeous. #kidlit #booksky

Do writers really need an author platform? 👀 Spoiler: YES! Grab our FREE “Must-Have Checklist for a Healthy Author Platform” to learn how to build your audience, connect with readers, and grow your career. buff.ly/5fuBfOc #12x12PB #kidlit

Blown away by all the creative #Halloweensie entries this year. susannahill.com/2025/10/29/t...

If you and your children are not ready for a particular book, that is okay. It is not okay to limit the access to books, stories, and experiences for other families. Every book is not for everyone, but every book is for someone. bookriot.com/the-day-the-books-disappeared-school-visit-cancelation/

Things I learned from reading THE PENGUIN WHO WAS COLD to my toddler - the first 3 pages of a #picturebook are even more important than I already thought... jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac... #booksky #kidlit

Made out like a bandit at my local library book sale. #lovelibraries #read

Fave #picturebook of the week: RORY THE REMARKABLE DRAGON, by @kathrynrammell.bsky.social. Wings down the best dragon ("dragon"?) book I've read in a while. #kidlit #booksky #exceedseggspectations

I always thought SOPHIE'S SQUASH was a charming extrapolation of a delightfully ridiculous scenario. Then my kiddo cuddled a farmer's market butternut the whole way home. @patzmiller.bsky.social is a wizard. #fall #booksky

Fave #picturebook of the week: DON'T TRUST FISH by @unshavedmouse.bsky.social and @dansantat.bsky.social. Original, hysterical, and informative. #kidlit #booksky #thefisharewatching

All the reasons I can't go 3 days without reading ITTY-BITTY KITTY-CORN: jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac... #kidlit #booksky

Great opportunity for #kidlit writers courtesy of @ashleedani.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social #SeasonsOfKidLit!

Exciting #12x12PB spotting in the wild: TU YOUYOU'S DISCOVERY by Songju Ma Daemicke at the Apothecary Museum in Alexandria, VA! @songjudaemicke.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky

Thrilled to be in this amazing group! Thanks so much to @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social for running an inspiring contest, and for the recognition! Can't wait to keep working on the manuscript 🙂

Fave #picturebook of the week: ANIMALS GO VROOM! by @abicushman.com It's genius; my #toddler loves it, and I wrote a whole blog post on why: jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac... #kidlit #booksky

Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite winning #12x12PB members! We are so proud of you, @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social, @evawongnava.bsky.social, @steenahernandez.bsky.social, @writerjolene.bsky.social, @cwrobinson.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & Anita Yasuda! #amwriting #picturebook #kidlit

Great interview between my awesome critique partner @laurifortino.bsky.social and the equally amazing @jpuglow.bsky.social!

Fave book of the week: VAMPIRE JAM SANDWICH by @caseylyall.bsky.social and @nicigregory.bsky.social Beyond original and adorable. #booksky #kidlit #halloween #donttrustterrence

A fascinating, bittersweet article about one of my favorite authors.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Sept 12): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: Successful Query Examples, Voice vs. Tone, Book Awards, more. Thanks to Eric Castleman for the illustration, Macmillan and Third State Books for the PB giveaways.

And...she's back! @rachelfunez.bsky.social joins us for a bonus September Book Chat on 9/17 at 8pm ET/5pm PT! Get ready for SONIA AND THE SUPER-DUPER DISASTER! Book Chats are free for all writers. Sign up here: www.12x12challenge.c... #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #12x12PB #booksky

Tips for writing humor for a child audience: Tickling Funny Bones: 14 Tips for Crafting Humor in Children's Books share.google/PO2subvsDirz... #kidlitchucklechallenge

Excited to share my new blog, Toddler Teaches Writing, about what makes a great book from a #toddler POV, and how that can be applied to #kidlit #picturebook #writing - jennifertarrwrites.com/welcome-to-t...

The #SunWriteFun #contest ends tomorrow! Check out the inspiring entries and submit your own: www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 #kidlit #booksky #amwriting @swildmansf.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @ReadertoReader

"Shimmering rays shine around the moon. I try not to blink. We are in the perfect place at the perfect time." One of my favorite STEAM #picturebooks ECLIPSE by Andy Rash #SunWriteFun @swildmansf.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25

Great #SunWriteFun entries @ashleysierra06.bsky.social @katiemcenaney.bsky.social @felizreading.bsky.social @jpuglow.bsky.social @emmaapple.bsky.social @amylawscigeek.bsky.social @mrafson.bsky.social @deniseseidman.bsky.social @judieofferdahl.bsky.social @drdanger.bsky.social! #kidlit #amwriting

There's still time to enter #SunWriteFun and win amazing prizes from so many generous #kidlit giants: www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 Enter by 8/18! (And check out partner @ReadertoReader! www.readertoreader.org) @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

Excited to donate awesome books by #12x12PB members Kari Lavelle and Chiara Colombi to rural Mississippi libraries through the #SunWriteFun and @ReadertoReader partnership! www.readertoreader.org Still 6 days to enter the #contest: www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 #kidlit #booksky

8 more days to enter #SunWriteFun by posting here: www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 (by 8/18)! Thanks @buchetbooks.bsky.social, @kmgreenwald.bsky.social, @swildmansf.bsky.social for hosting and supporting @ReadertoReader while you do! #kidlit #picturebook #writingcommunity #contest

Just tried my hand at my first (short) #kidlit #pb bio! Thanks #SunWriteFun and @buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social for the inspiration to write and to support www.readertoreader.org! Check it out/enter the #contest here: www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25

Loving all the spectacular entries that have already come into @buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social's #SunWriteFun contest! Check them out and enter your own: www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 (Support partner www.readertoreader.org while you're at it!)

Congratulations to the amazing finalists in Susanna Leonard Hill's holiday writing contest! Check them out and vote for your favorite 250 word mystery here: susannahill.com/2024/12/16/t...