Watch your inboxes on Wed. 5/20, at 9 am MST for THE BIG 2026 PRE-CONFERENCE EMAIL announcing our incredible keynote speakers. If you want to be added to our email list, go to your Member Profile on scbwi.org, click Edit My Profile, and choose RMC as home region or area of interest.

The 2026 Publishing Path is a four-part webinar series designed to transform your children's book writing and illustration from stuck to submission-ready. A recording of each webinar will be available for 30 days after the live event. Learn more and register at www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...

You're invited! Megibow Literary Agency is presenting QUERY LETTERS & PITCHES at this year's Penrose House Workshop. Beverages, a light breakfast, and lunch are included. Visit bit.ly/Penrose2026 to learn more, register, and choose your lunch option. @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

Congrats, Michelle! @schaubwrites.bsky.social Seagrass meadows are amazing. We're so excited to read this.

Congrats, @bandersonwriter.bsky.social!

Thank you @thechildrensbookreview for including my book on your best of 2025 list! thechildrensbookrevi...

Grow thinkers😍 inspire the future🥳 #comparecontrast #problemsolving #creativity 😀 #educators - free author virtual Q&A visit- email to schedule. @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social #ushistory @redfoxliterary.bsky.social #herstory #criticalthinking #trailblazer #steam #edusky #librarians

#KidLitMegaFeed #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitillustration #kaleidoscope #SCBWI #librarian #STEAM #kristynalitten #jonah-heller December 11th is Kaleidoscope Day, commemorating the birthday of Scottish scientist Sir David Brewster, who invented the kaleidoscope in 1816.

It’s #whiteelephant season. When one person’s trash becomes…another person’s trash 😂 #whiteelephantgiftexchanfe

lauraroettigerbooks.com/2025/12/02/w... #Icymi my interview with @artbyann.bsky.social with her fun book about slowing down and unplugging FAIRY GODBUBBIE’S SHABBAT #giveaway #Booksky

I'm a glamorous multi award-winning author... I drive an 18yo Subaru. I have to fill out a time card for work. I finish my kids plates instead of having my own. I look for coupon codes for everything. I haven't cut my hair in 10mos. I get nervous just talking about my writing.

As a writer I think about how fonts will make my words look, but I don't often think about the work that goes into designing the fonts themselves. My friend Doug thinks about fonts constantly & wrote an excellent article exploring the creation of Gotham. frerejones.com/blog/designi...

Books❤️📚 gifts that keep on giving! Honored by @teresarobeson.com's blog post sharing my books. Like her, I urge you to gift books to kids, especially ones that widen their world, spark curiosity, inspire them to chase possibilities & recognize their own capableness. @kl4gm.bsky.social #edusky

#photography #wordlessWednesday #Sunset

40 of the Best Picture Books of 2025! From Sophie Blackall's playful pup story to Stephen King & Maurice Sendak's Hansel and Gretel, plus new and familiar voices. Peter Brown, Loren Long, Amanda Gorman & so many more ✨ Discover them all: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/40-of-the-be...

'Twas the 10th of December, and between work, #kids, and holiday shopping -- will I find time to #write? #momlife #holidays #writerslife #amdrafting #writingcommunity #kidlit #mglit

38 of the BEST kids' non-fiction books of 2025 are here! From Kwame Alexander to Jason Chin to Ed Yong—acclaimed creators bring true stories to vivid life. Science, history, biographies & nature—something for every reader! Which will you read first? www.thechildrensbookreview.com/38-of-the-be...

Got a writer on your gift list? Need ideas? Check out the @rmfwriters.bsky.social blog today for my annual "Holiday Gifts for Writers" post! rmfw.org/holiday-gift... #WritingCommunity #IAmRMFW #writers

We are wishing everyone warm and peaceful holidays! @kazwindness.bsky.social is looking forward to spring in Colorado by cozying up with AWAY by Megan E. Freeman. #holidayreads #kidlit #bookrecommendations #edusky #librarians

The best thing is when I feel down about my writing, but then open a manuscript anyway only to fall in love with it all over again. You know what I mean🫶💪

There is a divergence of canine opinion as to the value of Pet Therapy.

Need a book rec for the 9-12 year olds in your life? At our annual Story Spinners holiday party, we exchange books… and this year, there were three by the amazing author @erinentrada.bsky.social Take away: anything by Erin Estrada Kelly comes highly rated by #kidlit writers!

My late contribution for Day 7 of #theimaginedbookcover2025g. Thanks to @annamacstudio @jacquie_hughes @fuertgesillustration @mark_timmins77 @ruthfulknit @sudden.strangeness @m.smith.j @katya_tabakh @marinahenina @mosokje @isrossart @jacquie_hughes @children_illustrations

Thanks to my buddy, @rich.moyer for the insightful review and be sure to preorder his hilarious new graphic novel! Help me with Amazon reviews and log them at stanyan.me/team-misf... for a chance of winning prizes in my monthly drawing! My last drawing is soon!

#poetry #writing #winter #rhyme

I have a book signing this afternoon, but in typical form I'm cramming it all in and our fam is off to the mountains to cut down our Christmas tree first!

I got to go on a couple of amazing aspen hikes this fall and I've been wanting to paint something in that spirit, so here's a random lady on a reindeer enjoying the fall colors. Happy Saturday! #aspenmountains

I kept pushing to finish drafting this #book because there are other stories I want to tackle. But I just realized how much I don’t want to push any longer. I want to enjoy creating THIS story. And that means, it’s going to take as long as it takes. #writingcommunity #kidlit #mglit #booksky

haiku hiatus everything feels like too much taking a step back #haikuSaturday #haiku #photography

Still playing catch up. Enjoy a Peter Cadaver Classic. #PeterCadaver #KidLitSundayScaries #HolidaySpirit

Always happy to teach writing workshop! Thanks @denverwrites.bsky.social ! 🧡

Looking for books that will get your young reader excited about independent reading? Our latest list features 16 outstanding early readers & chapter books of 2025—poetry-writing badgers, detective hedgehogs, saxophone-playing birds & more! 📚✨ www.thechildrensbookreview.com/16-of-the-be... #kidlit

It’s a good day when I can get on a horse! 💕🐴

What a great #writing webinar about pacing by @annewynter.bsky.social! Loved the music parallels and song examples. #12x12PB #kidlit

. @debbieohi.com -- I enjoyed your #scbwi interview! (I am late to podcasts.) Reminded me of meeting you at that conference and how kind and generous you were with your time and insights.

How am I already rewriting my first chapter when I haven't even finished the book yet? 🫠 #writerslife #writersofbluesky #booksky #writingcommunity #amdrafting #mglit #kidlit

Pleased to post a One Question Interview with @jennbertman.bsky.social and review of BOOK SCAVENGER. @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit #mg bethsbiblio.blogspot.com/2025/12/inte...

Thanks to the #BoulderBookstore for including my book in their holiday gift guide! boulderbookstore.net...#BoulderBookstore @boulderbooks @boulderbookstore

Today's kid fanmail motivation is from Madeline, who drew me atop a mountain with a rainbow, which is my happy place. #kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity

The night before the night before Christmas will be here before...you know, Christmas!

For those who love #Kidlit and #science! NSTA (the National Science Teachers Association) has just released their outstanding books list—congrats to all who worked to create these amazing books. www.nsta.org/outstanding-...

Had a great time with @KazWindness and @heatherbrockmanlee at #boulderbookstore's @dav_pilkey's event tonight in Denver. I even did some #outofcontextnotes for the event. @boulderbooks @boulderbookstore #davpilkey

#Boosting this new picture book coming next month from @carmelacoyle.bsky.social and @bonniekelso.bsky.social ANYONE ELSE AWAKE? A Dawn Chorus #nature #birds #Booksky #edusky

#photography #WordlessWednesday #dogs #Sunset

Another excerpt from my first starred review from the @sljournal! Read the whole thing at http://tiny.cc/sljstar And don't forget to help me by reviewing my book on Amazon and log them at stanyan.me/team-misf... for a chance of winning prizes in my monthly drawing! @SimonKIDS

Bitsy Murciélago!

I’m at the Féria Internacional de Libro in Guadalajara! So fortunate to be here. It’sMASSIVE. And I spotted a friend! @kazwindness.bsky.social’s Bitsy Murciélago (picture in comments because Bluesky won’t let me upload a video AND pictures in one post)!