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

Hi all! Tonight we are discussing Thankful Thoughts! Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social 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

November's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Thankful Thoughts! Join your hosts on Nov 20, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about thankfulness!

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social ! Join us next month on Nov 20, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! And Happy Halloween! 🎃 #KidLitArt

Bonus round: Share one of your own spooky pieces of art here! Include your portfolio link if you'd like. #KidLitArt

Q4: Do you have any fun or exciting plans for spooky season? What are they? alt: Is there anything you don't like about October and spooky season? Why? #KidLitArt

Q3: Do you like scary movies, horror, or spooky fantasy? Why or why not? alt: If you don't like scary movies, is there another kind of movie you'd prefer to watch this time of year? #KidLitArt

Q2: Do you have a favorite spooky KidLit book? Share your book recommendations here! alt: Is there a spooky book for adults you enjoy? What is it? #KidLitArt

Q1: Who are some illustrators who inspire you with their spooky art? Tell us about them! alt: If you don't like spooky art, who's a non-spooky illustrator you're inspired by? #KidLitArt

Hi all! Tonight we are having a Spooky Chat! This month's art was created by Rubin Pingk. Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social 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

October's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Spooky Chat! Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff! Banner art by Rubin Pingk

October's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Spooky Chat! Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff! Banner art by Rubin Pingk

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social ! Join us next month on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: Hurray, a famous person wants to give you $$$ for your art! If you could choose, who would this famous person be & why would you choose them? #KidLitArt

Q4: What are some ways that you have tried to get people to buy your art (e.g run ads, made a tutorial)? alt: If you haven't tried to get people to buy your art - what has held you back? #KidLitArt

Q3: Do you sell your art or services online? Where? Feel free to share your shops, comms etc alt: Do you prefer selling your art/services online or offline (gallery, events)? Why? #KidLitArt

Q2: Pricing art is hard for many artists. Do you have a method to help price your art? alt: What tools, apps, books or services do you know of that can help artists to price their art? #KidLitArt

Q1: Ideally, how would you like to make money from your KidLit art? alt: Have you made money indirectly from your KidLit skills (e.g teaching, school visit, licensing)? How? #KidLitArt

Hi all! Tonight we are discussing Making Money with your Art! This month's art was created by Scout Underhill Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social 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

September's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Making Money with your Art! Join your hosts on Sep 25, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about m-o-n-e-y (and art)! Banner art by Scout Underhill

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social ! Join us next month on September 25, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: Imagine you have unlimited money and time. What learning opportunities would you take advantage of? #KidLitArt

Q4: What is something art-related you'd like to learn that you haven't done yet? alt: Are there non-art skills you'd like to learn? What are they? #KidLitArt

Q3: Is there a particular place, program, or method you would recommend for learning new art or writing skills? What is it? alt: Is there a learning experience you had recently that you really enjoyed? Tell us more! #KidLitArt

Q2: There are many ways to learn: online courses, in-person workshops, self-taught experimenting, etc. What's your favorte way to learn new skills? alt: Is there a workshop or course you're hoping to take? Tell us about it! #KidLitArt

Q1: Learning is an important part of any skilled work, especially in KidLit. What are you currently working on learning? alt: What are some challenges you experience with learning new skills? #KidLitArt

Hi all! Tonight we are discussing Back to School! This month's art was created by @weyakindesigns.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

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

August's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Back To School! Join your hosts on Aug 28, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about what & how we're all doing online! 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 28 Aug, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: You suddenly gain 1 million followers on Bluesky! What do you do? #KidLitArt

Q4: Would you rather spend more or less time online? Why? alt: What are some things you can do to achieve your choice? #KidLitArt

Q3: The internet has its pros & cons. On the pro side - How do you use it to help your kidlit efforts? alt: On the con side - how does it negatively affect your kidlit efforts? #KidLitArt

Q2: Where (e.g a website or app) do you spend most of your time on online these days? Why? alt: Have your online habits changed much in the last few years? How? #KidLitArt