Ready to dig into #KidlitZombieWeek Day 2! Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2026/06/02/2... Then come back and tell us: What "nugget of truth" will you focus on from your story when revising? #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

Love this take on a way to bring back the spark in a revision! #kidlit

Really enjoyed TOUCHING GRASS by Kristy Jackson. Loved the premise of a boy who doesn’t like the outdoors learning about the land. Emotional, funny, great voice and lots of interesting details. Definitely a good one for a school collection!! 📚👍🏻 #kidlit #MGlit #cankidlit #SchoolLibrarian #edusky

Hello, #booksky! I would be forever grateful if you could spread the word about my debut novel giveaway. Trying to reach 3,000 entries so my publisher doesn't think I'm a has been before the book even releases. THANK YOU! #stressedoutauthor One day left! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Brain fog keeping you lost in the manuscript graveyard? Clear it up with #KidlitZombieWeek. A full week of revitalizing blog posts, fun #WritingCommunity chat, and #prizes that will wake the dead. #WriterSky #KidLit #KidLitArt

Shout out to @katemessner.com for suggesting we lift up kidlit authors and #BeAnAmbassador. Honest to goodness, the last middle grade book I read was hers: THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES. Told in verse, recipes, text messages: it was freaking phenomenal. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

And what if we make it a point – say once a week – to share a brand new kids’ book we read and loved? Because there are so many amazing books for kids that are worth championing. #BeAnAmbassador

These high quality diverse books should be at your local library! Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, One of A Kind, I'm Sorry You Got Mad, Lift, Molly's Tuxedo, Dad Bakes, Joyful Song, Some of Us #BeAnAmbassador #WeNeedDiverseBooks

This sounds lovely! I will look for it.

This looks so good! I'm excited to read it! #kidlit

Request to those sharing other people’s photos, videos, art, comics: PLEASE do so only w/ permission or if 100% sure the creator is okay with it. Between generative AI scraping, outright theft, & general struggle of staying afloat right now, it's already a hard time for creatives. Thank you.

I need to pack up my home studio for a reno. SO MANY BOOKS (!). 📚 Have decided to donate much of my #KidLit library to the Children's Book Bank (www.childrensbookbank.com). Figure these books would be happier actually being read by kids than sitting on my shelf. p.s. Plus makes room for more. 😉

Thanks to @debbieohi.com for reminding me that the #Maythe4th drawing I posted earlier did not have alt text…sorry! Here it is again WITH alt text 😊 #PrincessLeia

Here's what some #kidlit peeps are #planting! Please request THE CABBAGE SEED'S COLOSSAL SECRET in your #library! Thanks! @lydialukidis.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social @jilanne.bsky.social @hilarymargitich.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social @kidsgardening.bsky.social

I love the way Meg Medina used her time as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature to lift up so many voices in our amazing community of creators. Such a great example of what leaders do when they're offered a platform. Check out her interview series here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Julien Chung is a fantastic illustrator and designer who brings a unique bend to #kidlit His ability to bring a sense of efficiency and effectiveness to all of his work is astounding. @julienchung.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration

Do yourself a favor: Read this new #Nonfiction #picturebook account of the #GallaudetEleven, @nasaspaceflight.com's all-#DEAF #Spacetravel #Volunteers: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-...

with the news about Hampshire College closing, I've seen some wondering about the Eric Carle Museum; they're independent. Below, the letter they have sent out.

Do you follow KBR Plus? It's me, @drydenbks.bsky.social, and @eileenwrobinson.bsky.social. We announced our upcoming *hangouts* last week, and there's more coming along. We share revision-related posts too.

Educators! Librarians! Others who buy books for young readers! Are you looking for *authentic* kidlit/YA book recommendations from people other than the author or illustrator, with NO self-promo? 📚🩷 Browse the Kidlit/YA Book Boosts feed! See below. #KidLit #LibrarySky #EduSky

Enjoyed this novel, Wild People Quiet, about a Métis woman beginning to reconnect with her past and her culture through the art of beading. #booksky #canlit

Love how this early middle grade novel, THE ANXIOUS EXILE OF SARA SALT” shows how writing letters helps one girl make a difference to others and herself. A great read aloud for a junior classroom! 📚👍🏻 #cankidlit #kidlit #edusky #ireadcanadian @orcabook.bsky.social

I just want to shout out a great children's trans story I came across recently titled "Too Bright To See". It really pulls you into the feeling of body dysmorphia and discovering your gender identity, with a spiritual push.

Well, it's official--On March 31st, I become the Regional Advisor for #EasternUp. My thanks to Kerry McQuaide and @nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social for laying such a great path before me, and to the wonderful volunteers and creatives who make the Eastern NY SCBWI region so vibrant.

This early reader, Supervillains in Training: The Fantastic Freeze Ray, is so much fun! My grade 1 students will love it—lots of action, great illustrations and kid relatable problems. Great for a primary classroom! 👍🏻📚#kidlit #scholastic #edusky @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to A Celebration of You written by @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by me!! Available everywhere books are sold in the US ☺︎☺︎☺︎ Not sure about the UK or Ireland but you could ask your local bookshop ☺︎ #KidLitArt #KidLit

In a few cleverly rhymed words, GOTCHA DAY, written by @deborahkerbel.com, illustrated by @udayana-lugo.bsky.social and published by @orcabooks, tells the story of how a stray dog comes to find their owner. I love the way this book introduces new vocabulary! A fun read. #kidlit 📚👍🏻 #edusky

2 days until submission day for #pbparty! I continue to be impressed at how much work @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social and the other judges put into this event. #kidlit

It was fun to try some balanced or busy activities from the teacher guide for the #picturebook I'M BUSY with my Gr 1 students. We ended up discussing being mindful of how time is spent on devices. (The guide is on @debbieohi.com.) #edusky #SchoolLibrarians @marciecolleen.bsky.social

Thanks @12x12challenge.bsky.social and @heidieys.bsky.social for the wonderful AMA session. It was so inspiring!! "Do it because you love how...the creating feels." I'm looking forward to reading Heidi's MG verse novel, The Poetry of Car Mechanics. #kidlit #amwriting

So exciting! This book has so much potential for discussion in primary classrooms…and it’s fun! #kidlit #edusky

Yay! So excited for the launch of I’M BUSY, illustrated by my friend @debbieohi.com and written by @michaelianblack.bsky.social. A busy girl, a flamingo and a potato trying to cope with life stresses — so great for discussions about emotions! #kidlit #edusky debbieohi.com/book/book-im...

I love how the questions in the application help writers think more deeply about their work and what they need to progress, even if they don’t end up applying.

This is waiting for my son when he gets home today: I’M BUSY - with illustrations by one of our household’s favourite #kidlit creators, @debbieohi.com, and written by @michaelianblack.bsky.social. (My son’s stuffy is getting a sneak-peek before him!) @simonkids.bsky.social #ImBusy

So excited for I'M BUSY by Michael Ian Black and @debbieohi.com! I'm looking forward to reading this to my grade 1 students and trying out the cute door hanger craft (look for it on debbieohi.com) #kidlit #edusky #picturebook

BUSTED arrives today! Just as the Olympics hockey competition heats up. It's a story about young athletes dealing with the challenges of hockey’s “tough guy” culture, on and off the ice, and teammates figuring out a tough situation, together. BUSTED Orca Anchor @orcabook.bsky.social #CanKidLit

Such an inspiring talk by @dangemeinhart.bsky.social via the Middle Grade Writers Group this evening. Now I’m excited to revise the opening of my MG. Also looking forward to reading Busted!

Guess who is now on Bluesky? #kidlit editor and author Eileen Robinson! Follow her at @eileenwrobinson.bsky.social

#Writing #WritingCommunity Don’t miss #12X12PB signups end in 2 days! Do it now! Put yourself first! #ValentinesDay a gift that lasts all year ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼

Excited to read this when it comes out!! #kidlit #edusky

Happy birthday, Judy Blume! I can't yet share recent new covers I've just been working on with Lauren Rille (S&S art director) so am sharing THIS one, which we worked on yrs ago along with others: debbieohi.com/judyblume Thanks to Lauren for her brilliant book designs! #JudyBlume #KidLit

Thanks to Kirkus for the lovely review of I'M BUSY, new picture bk by @michaelianblack.bsky.social & me! I should point out, tho: it was art director Laurent Linn who did the "brilliant endpapers," not me. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #KidLit I will miss working with Laurent at S&S. cont'd

I'm looking forward to reading these!! #kidlit #CanKidLit #librarysky

I’m so happy to be back in the 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge again! I love how it motivates me to write more picture book drafts. If you're interested, find out more at www.12x12challenge.com/membership. (Registration ends 2/15/26.) #12x12PB #kidlit @12x12challenge.bsky.social

Hurray! It’s almost time for the #50PreciousWords 2026 International Writing Contest. Keep an eye on this website: viviankirkfield.com/category/50p... @viviankirkfield.bsky.social

Happy #KidLitArtPostCard day! My name is Emma, I'm a Swedish picture book illustrator who loves to bring stories to life with my illustrations. I'm also looking for representation! www.emmawiklundillustrator.com [email protected] #KidLit #KidLitArt #KidLitArtPostCardDay

Kudos to the person behind @andreabrownlit.bsky.social's social media. Their feed shows how they not only amplify individual clients (including illustrators) but also take the time to put together graphics like the one below, for new releases. Also check their Starter Packs and Lists! #KidLit

Such a joy to work w/ @simonkids.bsky.social art director & friend Laurent Linn on I'M BUSY, a new picture bk written by @michaelianblack.bsky.social & illus by me, launching Feb. 24 from Simon & Schuster BFYR. Photo 1 : from #scbwiNYC26 (thanks @heidieys.bsky.social) Photos 2-4: past events/books

Here are all of this year's Youth Media Award winners and honorees. What a great day to celebrate something, and how nice that it is youth literature. bookriot.com/2026-youth-m...

I love stories about stuffed toys and pets, so I expected to enjoy this, but I especially liked the cat’s mission and how history was woven into this story. #kidlit #edusky #librarysky 📚👍🏻