Underrated joy: picking out the most perfectly ripe fruit 🤌. Gonna be living off this high for the rest of the day

I saw all the amazing posts for the 5th year of #kidlitpostcard and just had to make one ☺️ I’m Katie Moon, an author-illustrator currently seeking representation. I’ve been in love with fantastical animal adventures since before my eyes could see straight (for real). #kidlit #kidlitillustration

LAST DAY TO ENTER! We're giving away a ticket to Picture Book Summit 2026 on October 3, 2026, and other great prizes! Find out more: picturebooksummit.co... #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS by @kristimahoney.bsky.social illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social (Gnome Road Publishing). To enter, L + RP, confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/05/the-... (+ more ways to win)

Would you like to see #PBParty teasers this year?

🍀Good luck #PBParty if you entered! I'm not sure if I'll be able to post teasers while judging next, and I don't see a @bsky.app poll option, so...: *If you're interested in #PBParty teasers, like/repost this post ❤️🔄 *If not, do nothing. *Comment if you want. Then I'll see what to do. Thank you!

Enter the 2026 #PBParty contest now. Wahooooo! The judges and I can't wait to see your entries. How many do you think we'll receive this year? We're sending tons of good vibes your way. Good luck. :)

My favorite holiday! #pbparty Now to obsessively follow along as the judges drop little nuggets of the stories they like!

Would love some input! Do you like the more crisp look of the black outlines, or the softer look of color outlines here?

Take two because I just needed more light and color and texture #kidlitart #authorillustrator

This post is packed with awesomeness! 💗 🎉2026 #PBParty contest dates! 🎉PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train happening NOW 🎉Celebrate Guest Crit Master @sylviaichen.bsky.social 🎉Huge giveaway! 🎉Tips for writing a new PB draft 🎉Holiday critique specials mindyalyseweiss.com/critique-tra...

I audibly gasped to see that my entry, PARIAH, won 6th place in #50preciouswords 😱 thank you so much to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for hosting this contest! For all entries, keep entering! I didn't place last year, so keep going! Next year, it'll be you gasping!

#scbwiDrawThis March: WILD THINGS

Severance has left me high key enraged, fantastic television

With #PBParty results around the corner, this gave me the kick in the pants I needed to dive into a new idea, instead of just waiting to find out. There are always bright horizons ahead!

Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for such a fun contest! #50preciouswords

#SCBWIDrawThis February prompt: CYCLE Because who says Ursa Major doesn't go cycling every once in a while? #kidlitillustrator #kidlitart

Yes!! Keep fighting for your dreams!

Alright #amquerying #kidlit community! How do you all "celebrate" getting a manuscript rejection so you don't get bogged down with doubt? Share your secrets to sunshine!

One of my favorite parts of the #kidlit community is that regardless of how competitive it is, everyone is always SO encouraging to each other. No cutting others down to succeed

I just finished my #PBParty entry. Why do I feel like I applied to college? Whew, the nerves are firing!

Just submitted! Now out to enjoy *checks notes* 70 degree weather 😍 #PBParty

Good luck to everyone participating!! Crossing my fingers for so many success stories!

Finally decided to join in with this month's #scbwiDrawThis with my favorite form of fitness 💪

Was not ready for the lead in the stomach from starting querying again. The scaries got me! #amquerying #pb

So excited!! This contest is what really motivated me to dive into my writing journey. Thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for this amazing opportunity!

If you're an unagented writer or author/illustrator of picture books, I hope you'll enter the 2025 #PBParty contest. It has helped make so many agent and editor matches in the past...and we can't wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year. mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...