It was so fun being on Writers With Wrinkles!! And my episode is kicking off a new season and a new year 😶 eek no pressure! I hope y'all enjoy our chat about connecting with peers and the hurdles your pages have to clear and the thing I'm looking for when I (eventually) reopen to queries

#WriteTip #RevisionTip Find opportunities to let the reader know how the character feels. Take a close look at conversations. Try adding their inner thoughts between the lines. How does the character feel about the conversation? What is the unspoken transaction in the scene? #amrevising #StarlingLit

open.spotify.com/episode/1A0D... Such an inspiring and fascinating behind the scenes episode for querying writers! Thanks, @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @heathercashman.bsky.social WOW!🤩 #writers #writing #mentalhealth #rejection #keepgoing #amquerying

Just finished reading the beautiful and heartbreaking lyrical prose of Maggie O’Farrell’s HAMNET. 💯 🔝 . #booktok #hamnet #shakespeare #fiction #evocative #writer

The news is out! I'm starting a new book blog called PICTURE BOOK POSTCARDS. If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog. More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...

Wrote this manuscript in 2002--have revised a few times--and now it's coming out in 2027. No, neither of those years have typos! Sometimes publishing is a looooong game.

#kidlit peeps! This Monday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m EST I will be doing a presentation on Well-Being in the Kidlit Journey w/ Mighty Kidlit. You should join us!! Mighty Kidlit has free or paid memberships (either would allow you to attend)! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #writingcommunity

This is your December reminder that it's absolutely acceptable to try and get to a set annual book goal by cramming in as many novellas and cookbooks as you can find before Christmas swallows you up! #booksky 💙📚

Another incredible mentorship opportunity for #PB writers with Rosie Pova’s Picture Book Academy. 🎉🎉🎉The #Kidlit community is generous! Take advantage! Mighty Kidlit, 12 X 12, Writer’s Barn, Inked Voices… @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @brilawyer.bsky.social

www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se... What a gorgeous picture book about Winter Solstice. Cant wait to read this one with a unique holiday hook and SoCal setting! #kidlit #pb #winter

My son and I go to the library every week and these are his favorites out of 30 books from this month in order. They are his faves because: He loves spooky 👻, Funny 😆, pirates, holiday celebrations, sweet treats, not going to bed, and friendship. #kidlit #market #thankfulforbooks #loveofreading #pb

Thank You to ALL of the Wonderful Writers who champion writers and to many more across the social platforms.

There are 8 picture books on this list. None were created by women. After everything we’ve been through the last decade, this is an enormous oversight. What @slj.com has just said is that only men are influential in the world picture books. And I’m not okay with this.

Very cool that my man Elmore is part of the Kohl’s Cares program. And it’s a darling, small version of the book! www.kohls.com/product/prd-...

The hook! 🪝 Can’t wait to read this! #kidlit #pb @carolinelperry.bsky.social

In an industry of rejection, it truly is about the small victories and growth along the way. Out of 333 entries, 14 winners, and 32 or so honorable mentions, I’m proud of this!✨ I share it with my amazing critique group who help me see what I don’t see. 😂 @susancorry.bsky.social Marty, and Theresa.

mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/GIxDTK... Industry webinars and submission opportunities for Mighty Kidlit members coming soon!🎉 Check it out! 🌟Adam Blackman,Cardinal Rule Press Editor 🌟Lynne Marie, The Little Press Editor 🌟John Rudolph, Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC Agent #kidlit #writers #growth

Remember as you gear up for family gatherings this week, if anyone asks “are you still doing that writing thing?” you ARE entitled to challenge them to single combat.

Saw Wicked: For Good and it was 🔥. 💖💚 #Wicked #ForGood

Do you write or illustrate stories for kids? Join Mighty Kidlit, a free community with membership opportunities! 🎉 Below are QR codes with links to membership levels and info about a FREE Q & A with the incredible mentors of the ✨NEW✨ Mighty Kidlit Mentorship Program. #kidlit #pb #mg #ya #gn

✨Contest and Prize Alert: ☃️ 🎁 Start spinning your holiday-themed tales of 100 mighty words and JOIN the Mighty Kidlit Community. 🎄🎅 #kidlit #mightykidlit #pb #mg #ya #gn #chapterbook #community #writingforkids

November is almost upon us (this weekend!) and the #KidLit events calendar is crazy busy -- all the way up to Thanksgiving week. Sign up for the KidLit Weekly so you don't miss out! #KidLitEvents carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/

A 3rd positive trade review for The Abominable Snow Dancer, this time from Booklist 🥰 My picture book debut, about a yeti who secretly dreams of dancing, comes out in just 🩰❄️3 days❄️🩰! There's still time to pre-order and get a limited edition sparkly sticker: stephlaubooks.com/abominable #booksky

Happy Halloween from my character, Perry Penguin! 🐧 👻 🎃 Have a spooktacular day!!!! #kidlit #halloween #writing

An incredible TREAT for querying writers #PB to #YA 🎃👻 Thank you @ashleedani.bsky.social and #seasonsofkidlit

Hi! I’m a member of Mighty KidLit, and I think you should be too. Come join me! mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/GIxDTK... #kidlit #PB #MG #YA

For all the ✨Kidlit writers ✨out there who want to continue to grow in their craft, check this out. I’ve been a part of this growing community for the past five months and love it! They are starting new mentorships as well as submission opportunities. #kidlit #PB #MG #YA

Was told this year that children's books weren't profitable enough and should be deprioritized, which is just a load of horsecrap: 1) Kidlit is recession-proof bc parents will always buy books for their kids. 2) With all these book bans happening, it's more important than ever to support kidlit.

#ReVISIONweek is around the corner! @Literallylynne.bsky.social @shannonstocker.bsky.social, and I can't wait to #revise with you! Check out my latest blog post: laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/q... #kidlit #kidlitart

Frankfurt Book Fair 2025: Children’s Books in a Fragile World

Thanks everyone for the support yesterday! It was inspiring reading so many amazing pitches. While I didn’t get any ❤️ for my #PB s, I keep writing and never give up, and so should you! 😀 #kidlit #DVpit

#DVparty #PB #Playlist 🎶These tunes get Perry Penguin PUMPED! 🎵 youtu.be/c6rP-YP4c5I

🎉Here’s a mood board to add some jammie joy to your day!🥳! #PB #DVParty PERRY’S PIZAZZLY PAJAMAS.

Submit your entry NOW for the 2025 #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition. See post for more details! @lydialukidis.bsky.social

Hoooooray! 👻 🍂🎃I just submitted my #FallWritingFrenzy story. Thank you @lydialukidis.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @professoraixa.bsky.social for offering inspirational and helpful #Kidlit contests that encourage growth and community. Someday I hope to give back like you all do:)

open.substack.com/pub/honested... She’s a great resource for all things publishing!

Whoa! This was super informative! youtu.be/ia46dIvewQg?...

Yaay!!!! The finale didn’t feel complete, so I’m thrilled about this news! #kidlit #ya #tsitp #thesummeriturnedpretty #amazonprime 🍑☀️🍉🌻

Woot, woot! 🎃 The #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition rules and images are up! Check them out here: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #competition #fall #writing #stories @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

Anyone else feel like this? Waiting is tough! I continue to write and read and do all the things, but the anticipation is killing me. 😂 #kidlit #writer #waiting #writingforkids

Tips for writing humor for a child audience: Tickling Funny Bones: 14 Tips for Crafting Humor in Children's Books share.google/PO2subvsDirz... #kidlitchucklechallenge

I find it interesting that in Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement she refered to herself as an English teacher and not a music teacher. That tells me that she considers herself a writer more than a singer. I love that!

We can't allow ourselves to become numb to mass shootings. What happened today in Minneapolis is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I are praying for the parents who have lost a child or will be sitting at their hospital bedside after yet another act of unspeakable, unnecessary violence.

I’m furious!!! Enough is enough! Our children are dying. We should be doing everything within our power to protect innocent children. #enoughisenough #mentalhealth #guns #socialmedia #protectourkids #childhood

Just checked out @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social August Calendar of #kidlit events. What a great resource! carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/#august

For full #KidlitChuckleChallenge contest rules: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...

HUMPHREY THE EGG-SPLORER dreamed big. He wanted to be an egg-splorer like his grandfather Humpty Dumpty and didn't give in to peer pressure Written by Nadia Ali Illustrations by Valenti Gubianas www.amazon.com/Humphrey-Egg... @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @picnicheist.bsky.social

A few things I rediscovered in a #thewritingbarn class… 1. Get out of my own way. 2. Know the rules and know when to break them. 3. Magic happens when I let go of control and hand over the reins to my character/s. 4. Only I can write my story. 5. Keep it fresh! Spin. Twist. Shake. #kidlit #write

Come learn about @heatherstigall7.bsky.social ‘s latest #picturebook and see the amazing #giveaway she is offering. #kidlit #interview #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/08/05/s...