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)!

Thank you for including Happy Songkran Day! :)