These are always fun! Join in if you can!!

Everyone can contribute something to the fight, but because certain actions tend to get all the coverage, it can be easy to feel shut out. So here's a thread of ways to help that do NOT include: Going anywhere Calling anyone Writing anything If you want to help, we want your help. Let's go....

If there was ever a time to call your Senator, this is it. Voting has begun on the GOP plan to cut off health care for working-class Americans and slash taxes for the wealthiest.

Can't let June slip by without shouting out about the author consultation I had with @briangehrlein.bsky.social earlier this month! We had such a fun chat that left me feeling inspired to dive back into my stories. 10/10 recommend! www.pbspotlight.com/authorconsul...

We, the undersigned, are authors, creators, and organizations whose livelihoods depend on copyright law protections. This petition will be sent to 12 ranking legislators on MAY 16, expressing our dismay over Shira Perlmutter's firing. Sign now! authorsguild.org/petition-to-...

Felt like old times getting #PBSpotlight in my email! As always, @briangehrlein.bsky.social delivers a great read and also this time a fun video. Check it out! 🌊

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...

I'd normally be posting a #FirstDraftFriday reminder today for next Friday, but... I'm putting the blog on hold for awhile due to some changes in my work life. A huge THANK YOU to all who have participated over the last 4 years! I loved being part of your writing journeys!

Calling all writers! If you want to end the year with optimism, illumination and inspiration, consider joining my free program, The 12 Days of Christmas for Writers. We start on Jan. 26! #amwriting #writingcommunity #kidlit juliehedlund.com/12days.

Blue Sky has reached a tipping point where I keep hearing people talk about it. Good, because I need my peeps! I am going to try posting #KidLitTips daily through January. These are tips from an industry insider about your writing, artwork, or the thorny path to publication. #KidLitMegaFeed

New to Bluesky? Here's a starter pack of picture book authors & illustrators to follow! go.bsky.app/G6pUCB

Another #FirstDraftFriday is in the books! Way to wrap up 2024, #picturebook friends who could join in today! @literallylynne.bsky.social, thank you for sharing about BROOMMATES & offering a critique! The winner is... @donnarossman.bsky.social I'll email you!

#FirstDraftFriday is TODAY! #kidlit, #writingcommunity ☑️Read blog ☑️Get inspired by author @literallylynne.bsky.social ☑️Draft a new #picturebook ☑️Enter giveaway by 10pm ET & optional/for fun ✅Drop a GIF in comments to hint at your idea www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...

Loving Bluesky, but I do miss hovering on someone's name to find out if I already follow them. Is there a way to see this without leaving the feed/clicking & going to their profile? I wanna hover here!

REMINDER: #FirstDraftFriday is Dec. 6 with @literallylynne.bsky.social and BROOMMATES! Read the blog, write a new #picturebook draft, & enter the critique giveaway! 🎉 RT this for an extra entry! #kidlit #WritingCommunity Details⬇️ www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...

A #book #giveaway is happening over at instagram, the chance to win a #diverse #picturebook bundle for you & a #teacher, #educator or #librarian 📚 Check out @kidlitclubhouse on Insta ❤️

Let's do a giveaway,! ELMORE THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE (art by @mikeboldt.bsky.social) makes a fantastic gift! I'm giving away 3 signed copies, one with this handsome plush Elmore bookmark. Follow & share by 11/23, bonus entry if you comment with a weird and wonderful Xmas anecdote. #kidlit

Wish I'd made the move over here a while ago! Hoping to connect with #kidlit friends and chat about all things #picturebooks! Where my #FirstDraftFriday folks at???