I'm honored to have my story, A Life-Changing New Year's Tradition, featured in today's @chickensoupsoul.bsky.social #podcast episode. #newyear #goodthings #gratitude playlist.megaphone.fm?e=ADL3472176...

In our latest #TeachingAuthors post, Mary Ann Rodman shares about a bucket list trip she took in 2025: I'M GRATEFUL FOR AN AFTERNOON IN AMSTERDAM #Annefrank #kidlit www.teachingauthors.com/2025/12/im-g...

Check out Day 3 of the Catholic Teen Books Advent calendar to see my gift to readers! (Hint: it's a special recipe.) #italianChristmas #adventcalendar www.catholicteenbooks.com/advent-calen...

In today's #TeachingAuthors post, Esther Hershenhorn shares children's books that "informed, amused, encouraged, inspired" her, including the classic, Brave Irene. #childrensbooks www.teachingauthors.com/2025/11/with...

Submissions are now open for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose! We are looking for #kidlit poetry, stories & artwork about the human body. We accept submissions from writers & artists of all ages. Find out more and submit your work here: www.littlethoughtspress.com/submissions

Our latest newsletter is chock-full of #kidlit news, interviews with our contributors & the 1st installment of our Your Turn feature of at-home/classroom activities to pair with poetry & prose from our past issues! Check it all out & subscribe here: littlethoughtspress.beehiiv.com/p/a-feast-of...

In my latest #Creativity Newsletter, I wrote about Countering Anxiety with Creativity as well as my upcoming signing at Anderson's Bookshop @chickensoupsoul.bsky.social preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

FYI, I have updated the section of my site where I give basic information about #kidlit agents--what they do, how to find one, how to assess their website, resources to use. You can start here: www.underdown.org/agents.htm

I'm honored to have my poem included and LOVE the beautiful illustration!

Are you pitching me at a conference soon? PLEASE LEAVE TIME FOR QUESTIONS! I’m not talking about my question for you, but YOUR questions for ME! I want to hear your pitch, but you have my permission to ask about the industry, marketing/author brand, etc. Get the most out of your time! #amagenting

Looks adorable!

In which I talk a bit more about my "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities" #kidlit workshop, coming up online *next week* via @highlightsfound.bsky.social More information and to register: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...

The list of works eligible for the Anthropic copyright infringement settlement has been posted on the settlement website. I've updated my blog post on the settlement with inks, general info, and what happens next writerbeware.blog/2025/09/26/b...

The 2025 edition of my award-winning novel Playing by Heart containing Book Discussion is out! I love visiting book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling groups to share the story of the amazing sisters who inspired the novel #femalecomposer #historicalfiction See www.carmelamartino.com/bookclubs.htm

Wanted to submit to Issue 12: Better Together but ran short on time? Good news, we’re extending our submission window through October 6th! Send us your #kidlit writing & artwork celebrating community & the power of working together! #litmag #callforsubmission www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme

I'm honored to have a poem in this issue!

New edition of my YA historical inspired by two amazing sisters who were far ahead of their time now contains book discussion questions www.amazon.com/Playing-Hear...

Can you spot the changes?

Why attend our #scbwiohionorth Fall conference? THE FACULTY. Check out the incredible lineup of industry professionals coming this year. Join us Oct 03 - Oct 04! Tri-C Corporate College East (4400 Richmond Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH 44128). www.scbwi.org/events/2025-...

** Attention all authors whose books may have been trained on by AI ** Attorneys are collecting contact information from all authors and publishers who may be part of the class action lawsuit.

When deciding on the setting for your novel, is it better to choose a real place or create a fictional town, city, or even country? Novelist Kirsten Oliphant advises.

If you write for kids, check out these submission opportunities: ✍️Dirigible Balloon (until Aug. 26, theme: Imagine the Future) ✍️@paperboundmag.bsky.social‬ (until Sept. 14, theme: Changes: Come as you aren’t!) ✍️@littlethoughtspress.com (until Sept. 22, theme: Better Together)

Authors: You may be part of this class action lawsuit against an AI company that pirates books to train its AI. Read the Author’s Guild explainer.

⭐⭐THEME ANNOUNCEMENT⭐⭐ Submissions for Issue 12 will open on Monday, August 18th - September 22nd. The theme for this issue will be... Better Together: A Celebration of Community & Collective Action For this issue, we want to showcase the ways we make the world better by working together. 1/4

Forgot to note that Esther also mentions ‪@lisablakeborough.bsky.social‬

Esther Hershenhorn kicks off a new #TeachingAuthors series today with her joy-filled post: My "Mary Oliver" Summer Days which mentions books by ‪@tiffanyyatesmartin.bsky.social‬ #joy #kidlit #picturebooks #MaryOliver www.teachingauthors.com/2025/08/my-m...

Happy August! In my #TeachingAuthors post today, I wrap up our series on Frequently Asked Questions and share a #poem recently published at @thedirigible.bsky.social #kidlit www.teachingauthors.com/2025/08/freq...

How fun!

I'm honored to have a poem in the forthcoming issue of @littlethoughtspress.com . Can't wait to see it! checkout.square.site/buy/BQCIBTN3...

In our latest #TeachingAuthors post, my coblogger @aprilwayland.bsky.social continues our series about questions we often receive and shares a terrific article on writing picture books. See I HAVE A GREAT PICTURE BOOK IDEA FOR YOU www.teachingauthors.com/2025/07/i-ha...

Sorry I missed this!

From Jul/Aug #HBMag #ALA Awards issue: Profile of 2025 #Newbery Medalist @erinentrada.bsky.social by Sharon Huss Roat: "The book sprang from her interests as both a history buff and sci-fi fan." www.hbook.com/story/profil... @harperkids.bsky.social @wearealsc.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

A writer asks if it’s true that you should submit 3 to 4 manuscripts at once to an agent so they know you’re productive. The Editor advises a better strategy in today’s post at bit.ly/3IjkyT5

Meet the poets joining our Poetry Video Contest! Pictured are 3 of 10 poets whose verses will be added to our 2026 Contest Poetry Packet. Curious who the others are? Stay tuned—more Poet Reveals coming soon! steampoweredpoetry.com/esteamed-poe... @ldkt55.bsky.social @darcydayzoells.bsky.social

A writer asked how to calculate the word count for a picture book manuscript with back matter and art notes. The Editor explains: bit.ly/446rrhz

Just sent out my latest #Creativity Newsletter. In addition to news of my poems on @thedirigible.bsky.social, I share tips for exercising your #imagination muscle. @bookbarrista.bsky.social preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

In today's #TeachingAuthors post, Bobbi Miller continues our series answering a writing question we often get from readers or students: A Study in #Voice with examples from @kerrymadden.bsky.social #MG novel @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit www.teachingauthors.com/2025/06/a-st...

Honored to have two of my poems, "Puppy Litter" and "On the Launchpad" flying high on The Dirigible Balloon. Thank you @northernjim.bsky.social Here's a peek at one of them dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Puppy-L... #Poetry #poetry #kidlit #Poet

We #TeachingAuthors again updated our list of over 50 #resources for young writers, from online writing groups to magazines that accept submissions from #youngwriters, like @littlethoughtspress.com Please share with young writers you know. #writingresources www.teachingauthors.com/p/for-young-...

In our latest #TeachingAuthors' post, my co-blogger Mary Ann Rodman answers the question "Where Do You Find Your Stories?" #kidlit #ideas www.teachingauthors.com/2025/06/wher...

Artists, here's an opportunity for you!

As far as we are aware, these are the pitch events happening in June on BlueSky! June 6th - #JoyPit (@joypit.bsky.social ) -- For the #WritingCommunity - #PitchYaGame (@indiegamelover.com) -- For the #IndieDev & #GameDev community #WriteSky #Writers #AmWriting #AmQuerying #AmAgenting #LitAgents

Thanks to Julie Phend for the interview about my new #Kidlit #PB and #Rhyme & #Meter. Find it here: tinyurl.com/bdctnxej #Summer #Sandcastles #NF

Dunham Literary is OPEN for queries. Please review the submission guidelines on our website www.dunhamlit.com before contacting us. We look forward to lots of great, new projects!

Up-to-date #MSWL is live! www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an... Query me between 6/1 and 7/15/25! #amagenting @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social

Want to read lots of wonderful kid-lit writing? Are you an artist looking to grow your portfolio? Come join us & help support fellow kid-lit creatives! We are seeking a few submissions readers & in-house illustrators. Learn more & submit a form for consideration here: forms.gle/gddSoUMV8b4w...

#MSWL post! When we open to queries in 6/1 you’ll want to follow these guidelines to submit: www.dunhamlit.com/how-to-submit I’ll post more specifics about what I’m looking for right now in the coming days!

Happy book birthday to JUST MAKING, by Mitali Perkins! This “guide for compassionate creatives” will inspire you to create beauty in our broken world.

Thanks to @chicagotribune.com for featuring my new novel - Georgia Watson the the 99 Percent Campaign - in their suburban papers. @mgescapades.bsky.social @regalhouse.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/19/h...

Fun news! Starting today you can buy #GoodnightMoon stamps at the Post Office! #UrsulaNordstrom edited this #MargaretWiseBrown book as well as #TheRunawayBunny. Ursula and MWB became good friends. I highlight their friendship and collaboration in my forthcoming BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU. #kidlit