Writing this book for @Amicus helped me more fully understand the meaning of Memorial Day. I have so respect for those who have served and died for our country. Thank you.

From @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social With summer around the corner, I wanted to reshare a VBS program I used last year. We embraced simplicity, spent time outdoors , and created space to focus on God’s Word, wonder in His creation, and meaningful fellowship together. (See link + in comments.)

Sweet Romance reads in #KindleUnlimited, including my cat cafe sweet romance series filled with cuddly cats and kittens and the people who love them. “It will leave you feeling all kinds of happy.” “I absolutely love this heartfelt series.” storyoriginapp.com/to/IVPMbmS #caturday #FreeBook #books

National Doughnut Day is fast approaching – June 5! If you plan to celebrate, I’ve pulled together tons of doughnut-themed resources. Subscribe to my newsletter and get a link to all the fun activities! carriefinison.com/newsletter Wishing you good times and many doughnuts on June 5 (or any day!)

Tammi Sauer’s upcoming release sounds like fun! @tammisauer.bsky.social picturebookbuilders.com/2026/05/the-...

There are still a few more days to enter my book giveaway! I'll draw THREE winners on May 15 - and one of them could be you! 😉

Children’s Book Community Responds in Outrage to Comment by National Ambassador Mac Barnett www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Read my latest Substack newsletter for parents of young children, preschool teachers, grandparents. "Raising Readers and Writers: Create Your Own Books to Engage Young Children in Reading and Writing." See link in comments.

Chronicle Children's Books is open to unagented authors May 3-17! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Check out Kimberly J. Sabatini’s review + her sweet photo with author @jodimoore.bsky.social 😊 "With Mother’s Day fast approaching… WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN AGAIN [is] the perfect gift!" tinyurl.com/5ar4ktp9 Thank you for the love, Kimberly! @ipgbook.bsky.social #mothersdaygift #mothersday

Mac Barnett’s first book for adults on telling stories to children. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/b...

Happy Earth Day!

Im inspired by all the Earth Day events happening all around the world! www.earthday.org/earth-month-...

EarthDay2026 is Wednesday! Celebrate the Earth God created with my awardwinning Earth Day book from a faith perspective, God's Earth is Something to Fight For. Currently on sale from Bushel & Peck Books B2G2 free! (See link in comments.)

Read my April newsletter for creating precious memories with grandchildren. amyhouts.substack.com/p/the-joy-of...

Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026: Jacqueline Woodson on the Global Majority and the Future of Children’s Publishing www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

The First Surprise of Spring #Art #AIart #Easter

Insightful article by Harold Underdown, What’s Going on in Children’s Publishing? mailchi.mp/435ed3c02d61...

Look who's the "Illustrator of the Week" in ChildrensIllustrators.com! Berna Datema! Berna illustrated my book, In the Witch's House, published by Monarch Educational Services LLC Boutique Press. Congrats to the other artist chosen, too!

This is so much fun!🤩 I could see my 7yo falling in love with this as a #picturebook. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

Looking forward to this!

"Nature's Night Light: Teaching Young Children the Moon Phases" is the theme of my March newsletter. Plus a giveaway of my nonfiction "Curious About Easter" book! Click below.https://amyhouts.substack.com/p/natures-night-light-teaching-young

picturebookbuilders.com/2026/02/spec... @tammisauer.bsky.social

Spanish editions of my books! Yay!🙌 🙌 🙌

SO excited to announce that starting January 1st, the KidLit Weekly will be on Substack! If you are searching for #KidLit classes, conferences, retreats and webinars, head over and check it out! kidlitevents.substack.com #KidLitEvents #PictureBooks #MiddleGrade #YoungAdult

Coming to understand what Self-Talk is and how it impacts both my #anxiety and my #amwriting, #amrevising, and #amquerying processes has been such a game changer! Let's Talk About Self-Talk kcstrocchia.com/2026/02/19/l... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

Monarch Monday features my book. 😀

Happy Presidents' Day! My new book for 8-12-year olds from The Creative Company/Amicus Learning, asks, "Who is celebrated on Presidents' Day?" Spark kids' curiosity with questions and answers about Presidents' Day's significance, history, and traditions.

Editors and Agents Talk Trends and Wish Lists at the SCBWI Winter Conference. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

My newsletter features @nmillerillo.bsky.social and her new book, Sun, Moon, and Star: A Folktale from Korea. Help your child's imagination grow with fairy tales and folktales! Plus a giveaway! amyhouts.substack.com/p/help-your-...

www.nffest.com Read my guest blog post today in Nonfiction Fest NFFest “Assignment vs Freelance: Which One Wins?”

Just heard from a friend in MPLS how much this support means in keeping morale going there. Take a look and find something you like to bid on!

Confession: If your cover letter is longer than your picture book manuscript, I probably won’t read it. 🫣 Today’s Industry Insights post offers a solution: The Two-Sentence Cover Note. www.onlypicturebooks.com/2026/01/26/i... #WritingCommunity #KidLit #Querying #MondayBlogs

Terrific #QuickReadCraftyTip from #author #NathanBaugh #kidlit #writingcommunity

taralazar.com/2026/01/20/s... @danawulf.bsky.social

i used the wrong hashtag 😬 #kidlitartpostcard

Fun article about encouraging creativity. How to Arrange Your Desk www.nytimes.com/article/desk...

🎥 Facing #Climate Anxiety: Turning Fear Into #ClimateAction more info📖 myzerocarbon.org/Blog/How-to-... PL RP🩷💚💙 @papaj-adventures.bsky.social @videostoreheiress.bsky.social @andrealearned.bsky.social @barbararogan.bsky.social @canadian-critic.bsky.social @crazycatlady4luv.bsky.social #Klima

My bath book, The Creation, is featured on Kathy Temean’s Writers and Illustrators blog. Comment on the blog post to enter the giveaway! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/h...

"Whether you’re a picturebook author sharing your own story, a teacher building engagement during read-alouds, or a parent who wants to make reading time more playful, @AmyHouts has a wonderful idea to share." --Cindy Lynn Sawyer amyhouts.substack.com/p/create-you...

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o... Interesting article about making new friends.

Honored to be a part of Monarch Publishing !

The only interfaith couples workshop led by a rabbi, minister, Catholic priest, and me. Zoom in from anywhere. Starts January 6th! #interfaithmarriage #interfaithwedding #interfaithrelationships

Look at these two miniature books artist Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social created! They are adorable! One is Jime Wimmer’s and the other is my picture book In the Witch’s House. So incredible!

Giveaway of this adorable Christmas board book that lights up! It combines secular and Christian traditions, focusing on the true meaning of Christmas! See link in comments.