Looking for a #picturebook celebrating #native culture? MOON SONG by Michaela Goade is absolutely breathtaking. Illustrations and lyrical words sing together, depicting the beauty of nature’s light and darkness on an Alaskan island. #kidlit

This magnificent #picturebook about #bullying, from the bully’s POV, is a story of empathy & growth told with simple, heart-wrenching beauty. A must-read for #teachers and #parents looking to begin discussions about food insecurity & domestic issues, & open 💜s. #kidlit @kathrynotoshi.bsky.social

#pbrisingstars has been the most rewarding experience of my time writing #picturebooks. The organizers, mentors, and community has shaped me both as a professional and as a human being. It’s bittersweet, but I know they’ll be with me for years to come. If you’re on the fence: NOW IS THE TIME!

SPOOKY Soundview Storytime was scary good! It’s amazing to witness budding friendships as kids engage with #picturebooks. On Friday we read: COLIN’S CASTLE by Holly Swain, I AM NOT A VAMPIRE by Miles McKenna, AGGIE AND THE GHOST by Matthew Forsythe, & classic ROOM ON THE BROOM by Julia Donaldson.

What are some of your *favorite* #picturebooks to introduce to kids? The ones they couldn’t believe they had never read before, because when you read them out loud to kids, they just 🩵 them so much? #kidlit #picturebook

If you’re looking for a slightly creepy #Halloween #picturebook, I recommend CREEPY PAIR OF UNDERWEAR! by Aaron Reynolds & Peter Brown. A fun & relatable story about what it means to be a Big Kid. The tension is perfect (that all-dark spread 👌🏼) & the ending is so satisfying!

Feeling tangled up when trying to rhyme? Our expert critiques of rhyming and lyrical kidlit picture books will help your story flow. Don't frighten agents and editors, excite them w a Rhyme Doctors' critique! rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

Check out this agent submission opportunity, #amquerying #kidlit #picturebook #creators www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... #seasonsofkidlit @ashleedani.bsky.social

Did you see???📚🌈🙌🥹 parents-together.org/mychal-the-l... #kidlit #picturebook

​​THE BREAKING NEWS x TROLLS WORLD TOUR movie Hendrix ❤️s how Lyrictown sings–jingle-jamming, fingers snapping–especially @ the annual Jubilee. But when the festival's canceled, the silence seems sharp. If Hendrix wants to save the Jubilee, he must find a way to get his town to LISTEN 🎶. #DVPit #PB

THE MORE YOU GIVE x THE TABLE Strength. Courage. Hope. The 🧵 brought these things to Asher’s family for 3 generations. He must grasp this THREAD of his ancestry & fix his lucky jersey before tomorrow’s game. From NYC suburbs to war-torn Poland & back, follow the 🧵 that binds them all. #DVPit #PB

CRANKY x STINKY & DIRTY MUCKY DUMPER ❤️s dumping–splat! The best part is the mess left in her bed, that snuggles her like a warm hug. But when she skips the 🛁, her bed gets stuck and–CRASH!–she can't even clean up the mess she’s made! If she wants to dump, Mucky must unstick that ick. #DVPit #PB

THE MORE YOU GIVE x THE TABLE Strength. Courage. Hope. The 🧵 brought these things to Asher’s family for 3 generations. He must grasp this THREAD of his ancestry & fix his lucky jersey before tomorrow’s game. From NYC suburbs to war-torn Poland & back, follow the 🧵 that binds them all. #DVPit #PB

MY BROTHER IS AWAY x FRY BREAD Shimmy-tinkle goes the 🎶, butter-sizzle go the 🥞! Eleanor & big bro Ezra dance through their early morning ritual–but they better not wake Mom, or there'll be trouble! Then when Eleanor wakes alone, she must tiptoe past Mom's 🚪 to find the MAGIC INGREDIENT. #DVPit #PB

THE BREAKING NEWS X TROLLS WORLD TOUR movie Hendrix ❤️s how Lyrictown sings–jingle-jamming, fingers snapping–especially @ the annual Jubilee. But when the festival's canceled, the silence seems sharp. If Hendrix wants to save the Jubilee, he must find a way to get his town to LISTEN 🎶. #DVPit #PB

CRANKY x STINKY & DIRTY CRRRRANK-SPLAT! MUDDY DUMPER loves dumping! That smeary mess left behind in her bed? A warm hug. She tries to avoid washing, but then–CRRrr–her bed gets stuck, & now she can’t haul away her crew’s biggest mess! If she wants to dump, Muddy must unstick that ick. #DVPit #PB

THE MORE YOU GIVE x THE TABLE Strength. Courage. Hope. The 🧵 brought these things to Asher’s family for 3 generations. He must grasp this THREAD of his ancestry & fix his lucky jersey before tomorrow’s game. From NYC suburbs to war-torn Poland & back, follow the 🧵 that binds them all. #DVPIT #PB

MY BROTHER IS AWAY x FRY BREAD Shimmy-tinkle goes the 🎶, butter-sizzle go the 🥞! Eleanor & big bro Ezra dance through their early morning ritual–but they better not wake Mom, or there'll be trouble! Then when Eleanor wakes alone, she must tiptoe past Mom's 🚪 to find the MAGIC INGREDIENT. #DVPIT #PB

MISUNDERSTOOD 🦈 X DON'T TRUST 🐠 DOCTOPUS uses all 9 🧠s to heal ocean dwellers, from achy mussels to tangled 🐢s. When humans cause harm, he flips out! They're messy, not very smart—3 brains, at most–& have no ❤️. But when Doctopus lands on their turf, he’s the one who needs a change of ❤️s. #DVPIT #PB

When Asher’s lucky jersey rips, Mom shares the THREAD that’s brought his family strength for 3 generations–but Asher isn't ready to learn how to sew. He must grasp this 🧵of his ancestry, or he may never fix his jersey, unraveling his family legacy. THE MORE YOU GIVE x THE TABLE #DVPIT #PB #OWN

​​THE BREAKING NEWS X TROLLS WORLD TOUR movie Hendrix ❤️s how Lyrictown sings–jingle-jamming, fingers snapping–especially @ the annual Jubilee. But when the festival's canceled, the silence seems sharp. If Hendrix wants to save the Jubilee, he must find a way to get his town to LISTEN 🎶. #DVPIT #PB

Everyone has bad days. Sometimes kids need help getting through them. PENELOPE WEATHERVANE’S GRUMPY DAY uses humor & engaging illustrations with a sprinkle of mindfulness to show your child how to weather their storms. @jamesillustrated #kidlit #picturebook

#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 ✊🏼