Continuing our celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth with Valentines for All, Esther Howland Captures America's Heart by @nchurnin.bsky.social and @monikarozaa.bsky.social ; published by @albertwhitman.bsky.social #valentines #valentinesday @redfoxliterary.bsky.social

I had a VERY special guest on my blog on #SocialEmotionalLearningDay. Scan the QR code to check out this wonderful post about @ErinDealey & #LucianaNavarroPowell's new book: SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS. Squirrel will be celebrating a #bookbirthday on April 7th! PLUS...

Continuing our celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth with JANIE WRITES A PLAY: JANE YOLEN'S FIRST GREAT STORY by Heidi EY Stemple. ; illo by Madelyn Goodnight; pub by @charlesbridge.bsky.social. This beautiful book is a celebration of @jyolen, a remarkable and influential writer! #kidlit #kidlitart

I am running days behind posting this. It was such an honor to spend time on the #RateYourStory blog for #MarchOnWithMentorTexts talking about backmatter and the wealth of knowledge and information #picturebooks offer! @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-1...

VERY special guest on my blog today! Check out this fabulous post about @erindealey.bsky.social & #LucianaNavarroPowell's new book: SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS. Plus a #giveaway! #kidlit @eastwestlit.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2026/03/02/s... #kidlit

DAY 28 NF Fest: Sometimes our research surprises us and doesn't provide the answers we are looking for--or provides us with answers we didn't want! But nonfiction is nonfiction. #KidLit author @laurenkerstein.bsky.social explores this dilemma in today's post. www.nffest.com/2026/02/when...

Happy #womenshistorymonth♀️ I am excited to feature books about important women in history throughout the month! #womenempowerment #womenshistory #kidlit #kidlitart

Excited to be on the #NFFest blog today talking about what I did when the research didn't match my vision for HOPE RODE: www.nffest.com/2026/02/when... NFFest is a free month of learning this February on our website nffest.com. #kidlit #kidlitart @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

You're personally invited to watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, and the fight for the right to read, premiering next week on Independent Lens on PBS. This is a MUST watch! www.everylibrary.org/librarianspbs via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Thank you for helping me spread the words about these with inspirational librarians, @jeannewharvey.bsky.social! #kidlit

Thanks for you kind words, Lauren! ❤️

I loved this fascinating book! It's a wonderful example of "everything I've ever learned, I've learned from a picture book." @jeannewharvey.bsky.social 's text is enriching & accessible. #KhoaLe's artwork is beautiful! I highly recommend this book! #kidlit #architecture @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Mazal tov to the authors and illustrators of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Honor Books! Complete list: tinyurl.com/STBA2026 #ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL Laurel Snyder Laura Gehl#ALAYMA

Bookstores are a place of compassion, caring, and love. www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?i... #kidlit #bookstores #booksellers #librarians

Terrific #QuickReadCraftyTip from #author #NathanBaugh #kidlit #writingcommunity

Terrific #QuickReadCraftyTip from @reneefountain.bsky.social. #kidlit #writingcommunity #writingtips #artists

#DebraBednarClark's blog posts are incredibly inspiring. I felt the importance of this quote to my core. #QuickReadCraftyTip #kidlit

Happy National #AppreciateADragonDay! Love #RosietheDragon and Charlie Life with a #dragon is always an adventure! #kidlit #dragonbooks @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Thank you @michaelleali.bsky.social for today's great #Storystorm post! #QuickReadCraftyTip #kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity

The latest #RosieReview is up. WORTHY is heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and filled with hope! Written by @andreaywang.bsky.social Illustrated by #Youa Vang Published by @levinequerido.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit #bookstagram #kidlitart

Just finished listening to the 12x12 Kickoff Webinar. @12x12challenge.bsky.social offers much light to my life. TY @juliefhedlund.bsky.social & @kellipanique.bsky.social for lifting up creators, offering a safe space, & providing endless education & inspiration! #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity

I am stepping into this #NewYear with #newintentions. I look forward to sharing more #quickreadcraftytips with you throughout the year. Feel. Write. Risk. #kidlit #writingcommunity @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

As we say GOODBYE to 2025! A summary of emotions in gifs. laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/12/27/a... #kidlit #kidlitart #holidayseason #newyear

Good News! mailchi.mp/eastwestlite... BkBdays/ Deals @k8cosgrove.bsky.social @zombietardis.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @staciawrites.bsky.social Kudos @kellycrull.bsky.social @stacysjensen.bsky.social @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @jeannewharvey.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social

@tcbrbookreview.bsky.social Thank you for this gorgeous and meaningful review. Your support if the #kidlit community is boundless. I am grateful for you! And I love that our dragons are friends!!!!! #kidlit

Fab #kidlit 2/ @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @suefliess.bsky.social @amstephens.bsky.social @fuse8.bsky.social @hellonathanc.bsky.social @bshum79.bsky.social @nadinepresley.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social @senickel.bsky.social erindealey.com/authors-and-...

The holidays are a time of joyous celebration, but they can also trigger intense grief. It seems, we often have to hold the happy with the sad- to make space for grief and joy. Our hands, our hearts, must hold both. #lovelivesonforever #kidlit @eastwestlit.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Speaking of hope: HOPE RODE @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @ncte.org ; HILWA’s GIFTS Safa Suleiman @candlewickpress.bsky.social : OCEAN PROTECTORS @theislandwriter.bsky.social ; RUBY MAPS HER WORLD —Heart mapping with @dowphumiruk.bsky.social ; AWAY /ALONE author @meganefreeman.bsky.social 1of 2

I am thrilled to be on @kidlit411.bsky.social's weekly big list of #kidlit links and #giveaways! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #beccastadtlander @unionsquarekids.bsky.social

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, HOPE RODE by @laurenkerstein.bsky.social, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander (Union Square Kids) To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... (+ more ways to win)

I want to send you a copy of ROSIE THE DRAGON AND CHARLIE MAKE WAVES or ROSIE THE DRAGON AND CHARLIE SAY GOOD NIGHT plus fun swag! #giveaway #books #win #trending #dragonbooks #kidlit #kidlitart

Best time celebrating HOPE RODE & WORTHY's #bookbirthday with @andreaywang.bsky.social at @boulderbookstore.bsky.social! TY to the staff for everything. TY @carmelacoyle.bsky.social @susanwroble.bsky.social & @dowphumiruk.bsky.social. How lucky are we to have such wonderful friends & family! #kidlit

The #ReVISIONweek prize post is UP! TY contributors! @meganefreeman.bsky.social @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social @imaginationsoup.bsky.social @juliefhedlund.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social #JimAverbeck @literallylynne.bsky.social & @shannonstocker.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity

It was so much fun finishing up final details for our #book #event tomorrow. Planning an event with @andreaywang.bsky.social is the best! We hope you will join us at the @boulderbookstore.bsky.social TOMORROW! I mean, did you see those awesome cookies Andrea ordered. You need to eat one! 🤩

I can't believe it has been two years since REMEMBERING SUNDAYS WITH GRANDPA danced to bookshelves. Illo #NanetteRegan Publ @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social In honor of the #bookbirthday, consider a donation to: Judi's House - For Grieving Children and Families share.google/0ZXzS2MHe335... #kidlit

The polls are open! Your #vote matters!

Thank you for hosting us! I can't wait! @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social

The #ReVISIONweek prize post is UP! Scan the QR code to check it out. Thank you for #revising with us! We hope you are feeling energized and inspired! #kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity

Day Seven has arrived! A little post and a ZOOOOOM! We can't wait! #Kidlit #kidlitauthors #kidlitart #WritingCommunity

#ReVISIONweek Day Six is up! #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity

#ReVISIONweek Day Five is up! Learn the Magic of Musicality with @shannonstocker.bsky.social Today's writing goals: 1. Begin revising back matter with musicality and kid-sensibility in mind. 2. Read and review mentor texts. 3. Take a walk. What are your goals? #kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity

Day #3 is up! My goals: Read mentor texts (& review because reviews REALLY help creators!) Continue revising ms #1 Read revisions I did on ms #2 (aloud!) Self care: Take a walk & possibly a quick nap! What are your goals? What will you do for self care? #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity

It's Day 2! What's your plan? I'm going to spend time on the manuscript I revised yesterday, & I really want to dive into the 2nd ms I planned to revise yesterday & didn't because I ended up working more on the 1st ms. I have a lot of meetings today, so we will see! #kidlit #kidlitart #writing

#ReVISIONweek has begun! laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/22/r... #kidlit #kidlitart

Thank you for hosting me, Kathy! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/10/21/b... @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart

It's time to sign up for #ReVISIONweek! HOORAY! Scan the QR code or click on the link below. Lynne, Shannon, & I love coming together as a community to revise! laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/q... #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity #authors #illustrators #fridaymotivation

It's time! It's time! It's time! #ReVISIONweek registration is here! laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/q... #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity

Books are for everyone. #kidlit @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

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