Because that's what the scientists figured out and are saying out loud.

Currently querying an MG grounded fantasy w/ MC that doodles and his bestie is a hard core #AvGeek

Are you feeling the heat? 🥵🌡️ Summer's always been hot, but the summer that was is no more. But there are solutions. Read on... 🧵

It's not too late to submit---see below

Many thanks to SCBWI England South/London and @bookstr.bsky.social's Scott Richmond for the Stress-Free Guide to Social Media presentation for writers and illustrators. Now it's time to do the work, right? #kidlit, #writesky, #SCBWI, #books, #socialmedia

UPDATE: After loud backlash, @KnoxSchools has put ‘ROOTS’, a Pulitzer-prize winning state book, back in schools. tennesseelookout.com/2026/05/26/k...

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

Three cheers for independent bookstores and @bookshop.org, which made @time.com's list of ten most influential social good companies in 2026. Congrats to @andyhunter777.bsky.social and his team! time.com/article/2026...

The critique group for mghubpitch.com has been a great experience. Thx @nemacocy.bsky.social and company for coordinating this opportunity.

A layperson's guide on how to spot misinformation: www.snopes.com/articles/401...

This could fix textile recycling, this could fix so much! #FashionSky #ClimateSky #ChemSky #BioPlastics most of our clothing is near impossible to recycle and this fiber can be turned back into raw material and recast again and again using affordable solvents....🧪🌱

Oh, hey! One of our #kidlit favorites, Michelle Sterling with KidLit in a Nutshell, has returned to keep us all in the know when it comes to the best new children's picture books. Follow along!

#KidlitZombieWeek is back for another year of manuscript raising fun! So, crack open that story crypt and get ready for a week of great blog posts and #prizes. And don't forget to stalk...er, follow all your undead hosts for the latest updates. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

What a great program to support reading.

picturebooksummit.freshlearn.com/flashsale Time's running out--check out the flash sale on the picture book conference. #writesky, #picturebooks, @picturebooksummit.bsky.social

#questpit happening now

A very happy 80th to John Waters!

What a great example of using one's success to give back to the community. @jeffkinney.bsky.social #wiriting, #bookstore, #wimpykid

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Really interesting critique on the deeper themes of the classic The Wind in the Willows. Unfortunately, careless Toads abound today.

Great opportunity to win an ask me anything give away. #writesky, #writing

Patterns sound very familiar.

Chapter Break www.chapter-break.com?r=563bb7&utm...

Great @apnews.com story about typewriters in the classroom. FYI creatives--writers, illustrators--should know that AI can't be copyrighted. Nice to see humans doing it for themselves. #writing #writesky #AI apnews.com/article/type...

“The Librarians” showcases librarians’ unwavering commitment to the First Amendment despite unceasing harassment and death threats in their advocacy of books in school board and town hall meetings.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

Interesting strategies for #debutauthors #writesky, #writingresources

the natural thing - my latest Substack poem and commentary on doing what comes natural #poetry #poem #substack open.substack.com/pub/francoam...

We are super excited to have @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social coming for a MG workshop. This is a terrific opportunity to get tip-top editorial and market feedback on your opening chapters! Open to non-members too! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh... @contextliterary.bsky.social

"I want unlikely friendship novels with heavy plot and a feel-good ending." Carly Watters #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Writers can never be lonely: they have a whole cast of characters living in their head. 😀 #writers #author #indieauthor #writing #creativewriting #amwriting #writerssupportingwriters #writesky #writingprompt

Start Today: A Children’s Author’s Advice on Writing, Revising, and Staying True We asked Jan some of the most important questions about creativity, perseverance, and more! Read all her advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writing #author

picturebooksummit.com/wp-content/u... Tips for trimming your PB wordcount from Picture Book Summit #freewritingresources #writesky

writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/winf... Today Only---#writingcontests, #freewritingwresources, #writesky

Something's coming to your inbox. Stay tuned to find out! Some clues to tide you over: ✉️🙈💞💔 #themanuscripteditor #writingcommunity #writershelpingwriters #writingadvice #writingtips #writingcontest #writingprompts

#writershelpingwriters #authoradvice #writingadvice #writingcommunity

www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha... What TN plans to do instead of investing in homes for foster kids.

Great piece from AP - appreciate that it brings in the compounding climate risk in the region. apnews.com/article/iran...

Study: "Every stage of the plastic lifecycle contributes to human health threats including global warming, air pollution, cancer, and disease, with primary plastic production and plastic burning causing the greatest harm." 🌎🧪 www.ehn.org/plastics-hum...

Due to high utility costs (WAPA) many VI residents do not have air conditioning.

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#SCBWI members don't miss @randomhousekids.bsky.social editorial director Sara Sargent's workshop to Bewitch Your Pitch. ##freewritingresources #writingcommunity #writesky

Attended an @scbwimidsouth.bsky.social webinar and writers/illustrators listed favorite #freewritingresources. Sharing an easy one. www.merriamwebster.com #writingcommunity

When we are angry or depressed in our creativity, we have misplaced our power. We have allowed someone else to determine our worth, and then we are angry at being undervalued. —Julia Margaret Cameron

Our new blog post features #kidlit author @laurastegman.bsky.social as she chats about her writing process and awesome MG trilogy. Many thanks for your wisdom, Laura! Please share the interview, follow her on SM, and keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/laura-s... #writers #authors #blog

In this PBSummit Podcast episode, Angela Dalton and Julie Hedlund give their best tips on what NOT to do when writing a picture book biography. picturebooksummit.co... #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky #podcast

My new childrens' book: "The Gallaudet Eleven: The Story of NASA's Deaf Bioastronauts" is coming soon! I just received my contributor copies (way too many 😂) Written by @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social , illustrated by me, it tells a true story from Deaf history. #kidlit

Thx @svtworks.bsky.social for sharing this post

So true. #writesky