Get ready, #kidlit Next Thursday, April 2nd is our next #KidLitArtPostcard day! Read more here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator heavily influenced by folkart & comics. I favor loose lines, playful patterns, tons of texture, quirky characters, & brave storylines. www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social, @ldlainc.bsky.social

From Texas to Virginia to Minneapolis, people at No Kings protests agree: It is probably not great news that The Onion is doing so well right now.

We're running a sale on the website. Get 20% off your order with promo code March at checkout. Pictured is some of the science fiction and fantasy we currently have in stock. carpelibrumbaltimore.com

Happy National Reading Month, friends! And thanks to Kathy Carroll from Celebrate Picture Books for featuring Disco Dave! tinyurl.com/ye487vsk Pub Magination Press Illus Yana Kozak

Happy Ostara! And happy book birthday to me! The Wheel of the Year: An Introduction to Pagan Holidays not-coincidentally comes out today. 😃🐇🌸 Grateful for a fresh start. 🙏 a.co/d/01diUjI6 @scbwi.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social

The #PBParty contest starts in 24 hours. Wahoooo! Enter between midnight and 8 pm Eastern on March 17. Don't wait until the last minute--there's a lot of info needed & you don't want to risk tech issues - especially with 44+ agents/editors! mindyalyseweiss.com/...

It's #WriteDownYourStoryDay! As #KidLitCollective members, we love writing our #stories and we encourage you to share your stories. Keep #writing, friends! We believe stories heal the world and we need your words. ✍️ #picturebooks #kidlit #WritingCommunity #booksky

“Kind words cost you nothing but are sometimes worth more than a million dollars.” ~ Omar Suleiman

FREE Book Chat happening Tuesday, March 18th at 8pm ET/5pm PT! Join us for this month’s #12x12PB Book Chat with Jenn Mouhadi as she shares how her new #picturebook 📚 CHARLOTTE'S NEW MOCCASINS went from idea to bookshelf! Sign up here: buff.ly/KTlonNH #kidlit #12x12PB

✨FREE ONLINE WRITING CONFERENCE!✨Mark your calendar for the Writer’s Workout Conference! The WW team has lined up some amazing speakers. And I’m honored to be one of them this year! My presentation will be on “Balancing Your Voice & Market Needs in the #Kidlit Journey"😄👇👇 Link in the comments below!

Your Cherokee words for today. The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically. Importance attached to names. In many of the Cherokee ceremonies and spells, especially relating to love

What a thrill to have @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social stop by my Six Questions Blog. You can read it here: www.boonewrites.com/post/six-que...

We did a couple of very important interviews for YMCAV that @brennajeanneret.bsky.social and I would appreciate you listening to. The first is with visual artist Jason Griffin, who illustrated @armyvet5.bsky.social’s September 2026 picture book On Fridays 👀 verse.show

Favourite books for 6 year olds, chosen by children. Including titles by Dav Pilkey, Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, Daisy Meadows, Lauren Child, Jeanne Willis, Nick Sharratt, Roald Dahl & Pamela Butchart. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-fa... #teachertwitter #kidlit

We’re 117 years old today! The Poetry Society has been championing poets and poetry since 1909. If you want to help us continue our mission to promote the reading and writing of poetry, consider joining us as a member, or donating to us. We’d be delighted to have you. poetrysociety.org.uk

TAKE 5 with CYNTHIA MACKEY Skip to the butterfly sea with sisters, one who seeks to photograph butterflies and another who wishes to play pretend. Readers will learn about butterfly gardening and exploring nature in this lyrical picture book. Even the smallest wings carry the biggest memories.

#WritingCommunity, the work we do is so important. And nobody can write the same perspective as you! Take courage as you draft your stories. Your words can change someone else's life for the better. 🥰✍️ #writers #authors #fiction #worldview #empathy

Chinese Lunar New Year Guide buff.ly/zqv7NUU via @misspandachinese.bsky.social @readyourworld.bsky.social #ReadYourWorld #LunarNewYear #KidLit

Celebrate Black history & win prizes! Join us Tuesday, 2/17/26, 7 pm ET, for a Black History Month Virtual Event and Giveaway! Special guests: @deedeecummings.bsky.social @tonyaellisbooks.bsky.social Nina Crews Lisa D. Brathwaite Register today: readyourworld.org/BHMVirtualEv...

Congratulations to all the lovely #kidsbook creators and publishers of this year’s Notable Books for a Global Society awards especially @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social on the inclusion of ORIGIN and @florisbooks.bsky.social publisher of MY HOME IS IN MY BACKPACK www.clrsig.org/nbgs-lists.h...

There's something for everyone in today's @nosycrow.bsky.social preview. Picture books. Board books. Middle grade fiction. Nonfiction. Books for every possible taste, so we haven't a moment to waste. Let's get into it! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/03/n...

Whatever stage you’re at in your writing journey, be proud of your accomplishments! You’ve got this!🫶✨

🎉 Launch day event for I WAS A TEENAGE DEATH GOD! 🎉 Join me in conversation with @loulawrites.bsky.social at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, 3/3 at the Easthampton Public Library! Books available from @highfivebooks.bsky.social!🧑‍💻 Registration encouraged! More info & RSVP here ewmlibrary.libcal.com/event/159127...

TODAY, Friday January 23rd, 2026: We are ALL residents of Minnesota. We ALL want #ICE_OutForGOOD 🚫 🧊 Also: #ICE_OUT4ReneeGood 💔

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @mariawenadcock.bsky.social ! My Name Is Ai Lin shows that by making the effort to properly pronounce someone’s name, we send the welcoming message that everyone is worthy of respect and dignity. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Sign up to win Diverse Children's and YA Book Bundles at our 2026 Read Your World Virtual Party! buff.ly/XuNA37f via @pragmaticmom @readyourworld.bsky.social #ReadYourWorld #giveaway #KidLit #virtualparty #ReadYourWorldDay2026

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor Eugenia Chu! Why We Celebrate Chinese New Year is a fun and educational guide for kids exploring Chinese New Year traditions, history, and celebrations worldwide, featuring hands-on activities. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor Dorktales Storytime Podcast! Dorktales was recognized by Common Sense Media as outstanding entertainment with an official seal for quality and impact. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidliit

Welcome to 2026 Ruby sponsor Crayola Learning ! #Teachers, get everything you need right in your inbox to celebrate how Color Inspires Creativity with your students! 🖍️🎉 Join the fun Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2026: Crayola.com/CreativityWeek #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Welcome to Platinum sponsor @languagelizard.bsky.social ! Their Spanish children’s book collection includes contemporary stories, folktales, a beautifully illustrated Spanish dictionary, and bilingual baby books. readyourworld.org/2026-medalli... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor Gwen Jackson! Lump Lump and the Blanket of Dreams is a beautiful tale of family and friends takes the reader on a journey through the spectacular traditions and landscapes of the Southwest. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social ! A Celebration of You helps readers turn the most ordinary day into a celebration with this uplifting picture book that's perfect for gifting. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Our IG live with @sabrinashahauthor.bsky.social is Thurs, 1/15/26, 12pm ET! Kirkus Reviews called Music of the Mountains "[a] moving exploration of the delicate balance between preserving tradition and acknowledging individual efforts." www.instagram.com/readyourworl... #ReadYourWorld #kidlit

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @natashayim.bsky.social ! Natasha is the author of twelve children’s books including her new picture book Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2025). readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Shutting down X is no longer a matter of free speech. It is a matter of child protection.

History + poetry + hair love = an amazing #picturebook! 📚👍🏽 #KidLit #interview #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2026/01/06/s...

New Episode! 🎉 We're kicking 2026 off with a bang! Beth & Lisa chat with @erincaseywestin.bsky.social, associate agent at Galt & Zacker Literary Agency, about the #kidlit market and how agents evaluate queries. Hot topic: What's up with middle grade? 😁 www.writerswithwrinkles.net/what-literar...

New year, new books! Check out all the exciting new titles ready for reading this month: fromthemixedupfiles.com/new-releases... #middlegrade #mgreads #newreleases #getcozy

Here's to a new year of great Canadian picture books! Please follow our 2026 authors & illustrators on Bluesky who are participating in Picture Books, Eh! Check out our Starter Pack below! Anyone interested in joining our little co-promotional community can get in touch at [email protected].

It was a treat to interview @lorriecranor.bsky.social about her latest venture into explaining privacy principles to a non-technical audience--in this case, one composed of smaller humans who probably can't read her most recent published book.

Hey, All!!! I finally got an Instagram. This is the place I will promote books because it's much easier to post. Updates will mostly stay here. Follow me on Insta for promotions and giveaways of #kidlit, #YA, and #adult books! (Or just follow because we're friends already!!!) @ckmalonewrites

So proud of @pbspree.bsky.social members @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social and @swildmansf.bsky.social-- They're featured today on @taralazar.bsky.social's Storystorm blog! Check out their great ideas for #story prompts. #kidlit

Happy New Year! It's 2026! Only 8 DAYS left until #12x12PB opens! The countdown continues thru 1/9. To win today's prize - a watercolor set, comment before midnight ET and tell us which #picturebook illustrators working today are your favorites. #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity

Five favorite nonfiction books for older readers buff.ly/Q5Qaj6J via A Kid's Book A Day #ReadYourWorld #nonfiction #KidLit

Let's have one last 2025 #kidlitchat tonight, shall we? Yes, we shall! Join your #kidlit pals tonight at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific here on Bluesky and have an hour of chatty fun to end the year with community (and maybe dessert ideas, too). See you then!

Just 10 DAYS left until #12x12PB registration opens for 2026. The countdown continues with prizes thru until 1/9. To win today's prize - CHOCOLATE BARS, comment before midnight ET and tell us what snacks keep you going when you write. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting

🕯️ 12 x 12 celebrates Kwanzaa! ❤️💚🖤 We’re honoring this week of unity and reflection with 📚 Kwanzaa by Dr. Tyner, published by Pebble Books. buff.ly/rkgBZAa #12x12PB #kidlit