Hey #kidlit illustrators! We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Don't think they're on #bluesky but #FreeSpiritPublishing is looking for #kidlit #submissions for their #LatinoVoices writing contest. Follow the link for more info: go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...

Happy to be a guest "guru" over at RateYourStory (a critiquing service for #kidlit writers), and share this interview: www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...

MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME is on sale at #Amazon! Harvest it while you can . . . #kidlit #booksale #edusky #STEM #agriculture #gardening

Look what "sprouted" on our sidewalk this morning! Either the rabbit poop has a magical quality that producing unusual "flowers" or someone was serenading us in the night. 😉

In the #picturebook bio, Rachel Carson’s Wonder-Filled World written by Kate Hannigan w/art by Katie Hickey, read how scientist + author Rachel Carson's passion for nature led to her activism + to writing the groundbreaking book Silent Spring. Roxanne Troup reviews. #booksky #kidlit wp.me/p3X25n-bfv

Second Story Press's Indigenous Writing Contest Winners announced on Quill & Quire! @quillandquire.bsky.social Read the full article here: quillandquire.com/omni/winners... #BookSky #SecondStoryPress #IndigenousWritingContest

One thing I miss about Twitter: the "who to follow" tab. It still feels hard to find people on Bluesky. So any #kidlit peeps out there? Respond to this thread so I can follow you.

Woke up trying to remember a vivid dream about a picture book I wrote . . . I overheard the team discussing it at acquisitions and saw GORGEOUS sample art for it. I can still see the illustrations, but can't remember what the story was about so I can write it! #writerslife #kidlit

Calling all local families: Celebrate #space with fun #STEM activities, astronaut meet-and-greets, and #local author book signings! #coloradosprings #kidlit #education

So fun to see MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME making its way in the world. #kidlit www.riverreporter.com/stories/farm...

It's #AgLiteracy Week! Celebrate with accurate ag books like MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME. @YeehooPress #AgInTheClassroom #education #kidlit

"POV is the lens with which we tell a story. But choosing the right point of view can be a challenge." Check out this craft post with PB mentor texts to study (by me!). #kidlit #mentortexts #storytelling #writerstoolbox www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...

Every day is a great day to celebrate literacy, but today is extra special...reading to kids!

Help me get to 50! If you've read MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME I'd love an honest #review. #kidlit

Looking for #picturebooks about #space? Want a title that celebrates #girls in #STEM? Check out this awesome list at The Children's Book Review. #kidlit #recommend www.thechildrensbookreview.com/7-out-of-thi...

#Educators: #WorldReadAloudDay is just around the corner! I'd love to pop into your classroom to celebrate #literacy. #kidlit

Need the perfect #holidaygift for a young #space enthusiast? Check out this #book and #toy combo:

Flying out tomorrow to join #TexasFarmBureau at their annual meeting! Looking forward to meeting readers and signing books! #mygrandpamytreeandme #YeehooPress #agriculture #education #kidlit

Have you started baking yet? Happy Thanksgiving from Kendra and I! #kidlit #holidays

#question #kidlit #authors: I'm considering adding "teacher guide creation" to my list of freelance services in the new year. (Example of my work: drive.google.com/file/d/1sJnh...) Is there a need? What would you would consider a fair price?

Today's the day! If you haven't already, go #vote!

Today is #FamilyLiteracyDay and with #DaylightSavingTime ending this weekend, it's the perfect time to snuggle up as a #family and #read.

Check out these fun reading activities from @onlypicturebooks.bsky.social for #ReachingForTheStars! onlypicturebooks.com/2024/10/21/r... #teachers #stemeducation #edusky #lessonplans #kidlit #space

One day left to enter!

I'm celebrating #spaceweek by offering one FREE virtual author chat to a classroom #teacher. Share with someone you know or enter at: www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display...? Giveaway ends 10/11/2024. #kidlit #edusky #authorvisit #giveaway #space #stemeducation #picturebooks #booksky

I'm celebrating #spaceweek by offering one FREE virtual author chat to a classroom #teacher. Share with someone you know or enter at: www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display...? Giveaway ends 10/11/2024. #kidlit #edusky #authorvisit #giveaway #space #stemeducation #picturebooks #booksky

Hooray! Release day! #kidlit #space

Countdown to launch in ONE DAY! Thank you Erin Dealey for hosting this fun #authorinterview and celebrating the book birthday of REACHING FOR THE STARS with Amanda Lenz and I. #booksky #edusky #preschool #stem #kidlit erindealey.com/book-birthda...

REACHING FOR THE STARS releases in one week! Eeek! And the teacher guide has just dropped. www.roxannetroup.com/space.html #kidlit #stem #picturebooks #scbwi #booksky #edusky

Thanks for hosting us @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social! #kidlit #picturebooks

Don't let August pass you by without getting these amazing books from authors @sarahalbee.bsky.social and @roxannetroup.bsky.social. #STEAM #STEM #STEMforkids #STEAMforkids

That moment you realize you're not only allergic to ginger, but to turmeric (used in a gazillion bakery foods as a natural coloring agent), too... #foodallergies

Just a little plug that if you're looking forward to literally ANY book, you can preorder it from my bookstore. These are a few of the books coming out later this year we're looking forward to--the list lives at curiouscatbookshop.com/list/preorde... and stars some of your favorites!

There has been some confusion between Brians on BlueSky and I want to make sure people are asking the correct Brian (me) to add them to the KIDLIT COMMUNITY list for the #kidlitmegafeed No need to try and contact @brianlarossa.com 💙❤️

Excited to be part of this event showcasing local #authors! If you're in the area, stop by... #kidlit

#Teachers and #librarians: Did you know there are over 150 #kidlit creators in the Rocky Mountain region willing to do #schoolvisits? #colorado #wyoming #booksky

Check out these amazing, new picture books starring strong female protagonists. #kidlit nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2024/05/03/g...

It's #earthday! How are you celebrating? (I'm celebrating in my #garden with a pair of pruning shears. Roses, here I come.)

I'm terrible at remembering to take photos during #schoolvisits (especially virtual ones), but I had a great time yesterday Zooming with kiddos across the state of Georgia for #agweek! Interested in #authorvisits for your school? Check out my page for info: www.roxannetroup.com/visit.html

How cool is this? My book with Yeehoo Press in Chinese! #kidlit #picturebook #edusky #steam #agintheclassroom

Snow has finally stopped. This after my husband shoveled everything yesterday 👇 Not sure what official totals are. We got somewhere between 18-24". #Spring in the Rockies! #mountainlife #workfromhome #March2024

A new book--hooray! Read more about how this story with illustrator Amanda Lenz, pubbed #SchifferKids came to be. (It almost didn't!) #kidlit #picturebooks #space #steam @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social www.literallylynnemarie.com/post/the-sto...

🥳Woohoo! Just got my first royalty statement and my debut #picturebook earned out with extra royalties in less than a year! I know this doesn't always happen, so super excited over here! (But all those exclamation marks probably told you that.) #amwriting #authorlife #kidlit #publishing🥳

I am so not an illustrator, but I love seeing these calls! Brightens up my feed. #kidlit #art

Send a virtual #Valentine to children at St. Jude's Hospital. It's easy and free! #edusky #kidlit www.stjude.org/content/site...

Thrilled to announce that my book with Yeehoo Press (illustrated by @KendraBinney) was awarded Book of the Year from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture! #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky

Hello Bluesky! We are a group of children's authors who write books about STEAM-- science, technology, engineering, art, and math. We love to talk about books! Follow us for some great STEAM kids books coming out in 2024!

#edusky : I'm offering free virtual visits for #WRAD. Sign up at calendly.com/author-roxan...