That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua ! May's topic will be Art Studio Tours, featuring a new banner by Danielle Join us on May 28, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: What's one thing that would 100% motivate you to finish your WIP/ dummy/ dream project? #KidLitArt

Q4: Sometimes motivation can get supercharged! What might supercharge your motivation? alt: Do deadlines give you more or less motivation? Why? #KidLitArt

Q3: Does the weather or season affect your motivation? How so? alt: Is there a place that improves your motivation? #KidLitArt

Q2: What do you do when a shiny new project takes motivation away from another project that needs to be finished? alt: How do you keep yourself working on something you become less interested in? #KidLitArt

Q1: Do you have a favorite way to keep yourself motivated? What is it? alt: Are there motivation methods that don't work for you? What are they? #KidLitArt

Hello everyone! Tonight we are discussing Motivation! This month's art was created by Julian Plum Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month! #KidLitArt

To join the chat, you can: 1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here 2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart 3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time 4) Remember to add #KidLitArt to replies!

If you missed March's #KidLitArt chat here, you can still answer at your own time on our Discord server! Pls send a DM to @charlenedraws.bsky.social if you want an invite!

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua ! April's topic will be Motivation, featuring a new banner by Julian Plum Join us on April 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: You're given unlimited money to spend on art supplies. What would you buy? #KidLitArt

Q4: Do you have a favorite part of the illustration process? What is it? alt: Is there a tool or part of your process that you find the most challenging? #KidLitArt

Q3: What is your process for creating KidLit illustrations? Are there specific steps you take to get to final art? alt: Have you ever changed how you work—either tools or process—for some reason? Why? #KidLitArt

Q2: Are there any tools or mediums—digital or traditional—that you'd like to try that you haven't used before? alt: Did you try a new tool or medium recently that you really loved? Tell us about it! #KidLitArt

Q1: Do you work traditionally or digitally, or some combination of the two? Tell us more! alt: What is your most favorite tool or medium that you can't live without? #KidLitArt

Hello everyone! Tonight we are having a Shop Talk! This month's art was created by Victoria Maderna Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month! #KidLitArt

To join the chat, you can: 1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here 2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart 3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time 4) Remember to add #KidLitArt to replies!

#KidLitArt chat is this Thursday, Mar 26! Join us for this month's topic - Shop Talk! This month's lovely banner is done by Victoria Maderna#KidLitArt

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua ! March's topic will be Shop Talk, featuring a new banner by Victoria Maderna Join us on March 26, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: You have free tickets to go on a trip to somewhere that you find very inspiring. Where are you going? #KidLitArt

Q4: Are there places or settings that you find inspiring? Tell us about them. alt: Is there a way you set up your own space to make it feel more inspiring? #KidLitArt

Q3: Who are some artists/authors/creators you find inspiring? alt: Do you have any favorite books that have inspired you and your work? #KidLitArt

Q2: What do you do when you're stuck in your art or writing and feel completely uninspired? alt: Have you ever had a time where you felt uninspired, but pushed through anyway? Tell us about that experience. #KidLitArt

Q1: We all could use some fresh inspiration sometimes. What are some of your favorite ways to get inspired? alt: What's an online resource you'd recommend for finding inspiration? #KidLitArt

Hello everyone! Tonight we are discussing Inspiration! This month's art was created by Autumn Seybert Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month! #KidLitArt

To join the chat, you can: 1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here 2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart 3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time 4) Remember to add #KidLitArt to replies!

February's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Inspiration Join your hosts on Feb 26, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about inspiration! Banner art by Autumn Seybert

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua ! February's topic will be Inspiration, featuring a new banner by Autumn Seybert Join us next month on 26 Feb, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: If you could pick anyone, livign or dead, to critique your manuscript or portfolio, who would you choose? Why? #KidLitArt

Q4: What are the pros and cons of having a critique group? alt: Share tips on how to find or a start a good critique group. #KidLitArt

Q3: Ugh, unsolicited critiques! What strategies do you have to deal with these? alt: What's your advice for best etiquette when receiving a critique? #KidLitArt

Q2: How do you tell a good critique from a bad one? alt: What was the best or most helpful critique/ suggestion that you received? #KidLitArt

Q1: Do you include or exclude critiques as part of your creative process? Why? alt: What are some dos and don'ts when giving a critique? #KidLitArt

Hi all! Tonight we are discussing Giving and Receiving Critiques! This month's art was created by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month! #KidLitArt

To join the chat, you can: 1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here 2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart 3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time

January's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Giving and Receiving Critiques Join your hosts on Jan 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about critiques! Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social ! Join us next month on January 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat when we'll be discussing Giving and Receiving Critiques! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: Imagine you are granted one wish for the new year that will come true. What would your wish be? #KidLitArt

Q4: Is there something you're looking forward to in 2026? Tell us about it! alt: Is there something you're optimistic about for the new year? #KidLitArt

Q3: Is there a goal you had for the year that you were able to achieve? What was it? alt: Is there a goal you're still working toward that you're hopeful you'll achieve soon? #KidLitArt

Q2: What's something you did this year that you're really proud of? alt: What is something you did this year that made you happy? #KidLitArt

Q1: A lot can happen in a year. What's something positive that has changed for you since this time last year? alt: What's something that has stayed the same that you're thankful for? #KidLitArt

Hi all! Tonight we are discussing our Year End Roundup: All About Hope! This month's art was created by @anneappert.bsky.social Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month! #KidLitArt

December's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Year End Roundup: All About Hope Join your hosts on Dec 18, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about hope! Banner art by @anneappert.bsky.social

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social ! Join us next month on Dec 18, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: Someone sends you a mystery 'thank you' gift. What's inside? #KidLitArt

Q4: Thankfulness takes practice! What are some ways you can be more aware of the good things in your life? alt: Are there any books, shows, podcasts etc that help you be more thankful? #KidLitArt

Q3: Is there a book that you are thankful you read? Why? alt: Is there an artwork or exhibition you are thankful you saw? What was it? #KidLitArt

Q2: If you could thank someone (dead or alive) who inspired you, who would you thank? alt: Has anyone thanked YOU for inspiring them? How did you inspire them? #KidLitArt

Q1: Is there something kidlit-related you are thankful for? What is it? alt: Is there something that’s NOT kidlit-related that you’re thankful for? What is it? #KidLitArt