#kidlit #writers, My CP and multi-published author, Lola Schaefer, is hosting a fabulous writing retreat in January in GA! Focusing on #picturebooks and #earlyreaders, the faculty will be generous with their support in this intimate craft-focused workshop. drive.google.com/file/d/1G_Sz...

#kidlit #picturebook #writers & #illustrators: I'm Trick-or-Treating @ #seasonsofkidlit.com! Join me!

Wow, what a fascinating, creative, inventive #picturebook! MAGIC CANDIES by Korean author/illustrator Heena Baek pushes the envelope with both images and text and has just the right ratio of quirk and ❤️. This is truly an all-ages adventure! #kidlit

#kidlit community, I’m looking for recommendations for some recent (3-5 years) #picturebooks about: ✨a quiet child who learns to find their voice ✨a child who gains confidence ✨a child who brings their family or other adults together Thanks in advance!! 🙏🏻❤️👏🏻

Words from a dear friend/CP: "I absolutely love this so much. Every single word has a spot and has earned their place on the page, and your writing is gorgeous. You've put so much time into your craft. I’m very proud of you." It's the lifting each other up that I ❤️ most about this industry! #kidlit

Have a kid who’s embarrassed about making mistakes? MISTACO! By Eliza Kinkz cleverly turns mistakes into… food! This hilariously wacky, endearing #picturebook uses close-knit family relationships and humor to validate feelings and help us process them in a way that feels like a fiesta! #kidlit

Looking for an absolutely adorable, hilarious #picturebook? MR. WATSON’S CHICKENS by Jarrett Dapier is the one! The delightfully quirky voice, the masterful use of repetition, the inclusive example of love, and the way a tough decision is made with humility and FUN make this a must-read! #kidlit

My son and I are LOVING this #library haul! So far I’m crushing on KNIGHT OWL by Christopher Denise - a wonderful mentor text for endearing protagonist, message perfectly woven into the storyline, clever wordplay, & a most satisfying ending. Notice any of your favorites? #kidlit #picturebook

Check out this AMAZING collection of @corinnaluyken books I won!!! There is so much ❤️ in these illustrations, so much depth in the words. PATCHWORK by @mattdelapena - a poetic mosaic celebration of uniqueness. Thank you Penguin Kids!

The attack on our libraries is ongoing. Please take a moment to call or email your member of congress to support funding for libraries for next year’s budget: www.ala.org/advocacy/fun... #library #books #kidlit #children #kids #educators #parents #families #libraries

Only indirectly #kidlit related but special thanks to @adriagoetz.bsky.social for repeatedly recommending Gilmore Girls. I had never watched it before and I’ve been so sick on & off lately that it’s so nice to have something comforting to binge. Every episode is like a cup of chamomile tea & a hug!

My heart goes out to the #families in TX searching for their missing #children. Here’s a way to contribute to disaster relief efforts: www.cnn.com/2025/07/05/u...

Me too! I take out at least 30 books a month, post about my favorites and review them on Amazon!

Looking for a way to teach #kids kindness, empathy, & generosity? Read GIVE by Jen Arena. Simple, poignant, & relatable, this #picturebook, with sparse text & heartfelt illustrations, shows #children the power of being mindfully attuned to others and the joy & comfort they can create. #kidlit

#parents - do you ever read #picturebooks to your 11+ year old #kids My son just turned 11 & is starting middle school. I always read books to him and his brother (age 7) during their meals. Now that the big one is getting bigger… I wonder how that might look? #kidlit #books

CHOOCH HELPED is my new favorite #sibling story! The simple, realistic depiction of an older sibling’s emotions are perfectly balanced by the tenderness and beauty at the end. #kidlit #picturebook #kids

I ❤️ this book! EVERYBELLY by Thao Lam is a multi-faceted celebration of all types of bodies, food & cultures, summer, & childhood innocence! I ❤️ how the voice is so true to kids—playful & matter-of-fact—the sweet, subtle humor, & the wide representation! #kidlit #picturebook #summer #kids

If you’ve got a family of music-loving rockers who march to the beat of their own drums, this one’s for you! HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR by Lisa Tolin has that perfect combo of humor and heart, and serves as a great mentor text for effective 2nd person POV! #kidlit #picturebook

#kidlit #picturebook #writers: ever struggle with receiving critiques? Check out the advice in this post: kirstenwlarson.com/2025/05/28/f... I especially appreciate the idea that seemingly conflicting feedback could be attempts at different solutions to the same problem!

Wrote a #picturebook inspired my my family’s story going back 4 generations. I was invited to read the MS to my son’s class but don’t have illustrations. I’m off to sift through boxes in my parents’ basement that survived flooding & haven’t been opened in years. Will I find the right photos? #kidlit

Some of you may know Trenise, #kidlit author & co-director of @PBRisingStars. This weekend she experienced a devastating robbery. Even small donations will make a meaningful difference in helping them rebuild their lives. Please consider clicking the link to donate. gofund.me/e445d28b

How do we encourage #kids to stand up for what’s right? Miranda Paul’s SPEAK UP highlights relevant, age-appropriate examples of when & how kids should speak up, from manners to morality, in clever rhyme that never feels too preachy. The kid-centered backmatter is spot-on. #kidlit #picturebook

With summer around the corner I have the perfect #picturebook for you: CANNONBALL by Sacha Cotter. The message: “the voice I need to hear is the voice that comes from me” is relevant. The illustrations (to match the spunky MC) are hilarious, and it features Māori characters and words. #kidlit

For Mother’s Day my youngest informed me he will be living with me forever. Love/hate this idea… 🫶🏻🤪

Looking for a fascinating #picturebook about a Jewish hero for Jewish American Heritage Month? THE SPY WHO PLAYED BASEBALL by Carrie Jones is full of mystery and intrigue, yet told in a simple, child-forward way. #JAHM #weneeddiversebooks

I love how this #picturebook WE MOVE THE WORLD by Kari Lavelle and Nabi H. Ali juxtaposes simple child-centered tasks and events against adult accomplishments throughout history. And this page reminds us: contact your representatives to support PBS and save public media! protectmypublicmedia.org

Hi #writers, our monthly Zoom critique group seeks a new member! We meet on Fridays 11:15am - 1:15pm EST. We're seeking someone who's either agented, traditionally published or both. 12x12 forum post for more info: juliehedlund.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/3... #kidlit #picturebook #critique

“Voters across Texas clearly and consistently punished the people who have been restricting students’ reading and learning.” Book banners, it’s time to go ✊🏼

So proud of my youngest son, who bought his first book with his OWN money (a dinosaur book that came with a necklace!). He thought he might not have enough, so he took to the streets with his wagon and sold some pictures to earn the rest.

It’s #jewishamericanheritagemonth & I’m sharing one of my favorite #picturebooks highlighting the bravery & resilience of Jews & allies: NICKY & VERA: A QUIET HERO OF THE HOLOCAUST AND THE CHILDREN HE RESCUED by Peter Sis. Find it here: a.co/d/fdrPRI2 What’s your favorite #Jewish themed #book?

Uh-oh… reached the maximum # of 📚 holds allowed at the library again... The librarians didn’t even know there was a limit. I’m definitely getting an award for this, right? 🏆

This interview is chock-full of advice, and the most important: take the time to make sure all your #kidlit submissions are truly submission-ready and follow guidelines. It will help ease up the overworked editorial staff and make things better for all of us. And… buy books!!! 📚

Got a kid who likes hilarious #books? They’ll love MONTY AND THE MUSHROOMS by Dev Petty! I love the know-it-all, almost sarcastic voice and the ridiculous that’s-why-isms. And the ending—an evil twist suggestive of the best Jon Klassen. #picturebook #kidlit #humor

It’s today! byrdsbooks.com/event/2025-0... #kidlit

These are just the ones in the kitchen…

The best social media post I saw today had this message: You don’t need anything from Target or Walmart. Your stuff is fine. You’re bored. Go get a library card!

The #kidlit industry is full of the kindest, most generous people! You know who you are 💗

I just finished Carter Hasegawa's #kidlit @thewritingbarn.bsky.social webinar about writing heavy topics, and was delighted to find my library has a digital copy of one of his #picturebook recs, BEFORE THE SHIPS: THE BIRTH OF BLACK EXCELLENCE - a poetic, powerful mentor text about pride and legacy!

After all this time, I get so excited when researching agents and I find one who could be a perfect match. You never know when you’ve found your one! 🤞🏼🙏🏻🫶🏻 #kidlit #picturebook #amquerying

Yes!!!!

#kidlit friends! For every shirt this company sells, they donate a book to a child in need! kindcotton.com

I’m so psyched to read IT STARTED WITH A P by @brittanypomales.bsky.social ! But also, check out this #kidlit post with tips on how to approach mentor texts to help you research your #picturebook idea! www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...

#parents of #anxious #kids - check out Suzanne’s new #picturebook, CALM DOWN COUNTING, available now!

You know when you pick up your latest library haul, and later that day you get an alert that a bunch more books are ready for pickup? It’s a good problem to have. Support your local #library by checking out books and calling your reps to oppose funding cuts!

This teacher was told to remove classroom signs that state “Everyone is welcome” because they violate district policy, since they are an “opinion” that “not everyone believes.” Thank goodness for #teachers & #educators like this who stand up for #inclusivity. youtu.be/Jv18DtVhLmk?...

✨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

If you struggle with anxiety, especially as a writer, you’re NOT alone. And I am so excited b/c tomorrow, I will be releasing a @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode to support us in this called “Coping with Anxiety, & Whatever Comes Tomorrow” w/ Rebecca Gardyn Levington 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit

Bravo to this author for standing up to the district that banned their book. ✊

Hey #kidlit #picturebook #writers! Here’s your chance! My #pbrisingstars mentorship was the biggest defining moment in my journey toward publication, and the PBRS family continues to provide advice, support and community. What have you got to lose?

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