Starred Review @thehornbook.bsky.social To Activate Space Portal, Lift Here /Antoinette Portis / Neal Porter www.hbook.com/search?query... "[A] meta intergalactic romp...The clever premise stands up to repeat readings—power up this interactive adventure for out-of-this-world storytimes." KITTY FLYNN

Starred review: Antoinette Portis To Activate Space Portal, Lift Here "...an out-of-this-world space-portal adventure. Inventively designed...w/power button & auto-translate. Interactive intergalactic fun, with a stellar lesson in interplanetary interpersonal relations." @ala-booklist.bsky.social

🦦 It's #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! Sea otters🟰 ocean heroes To find out why, read SEA OTTER HEROES to see how Dr. Brent Hughes solved the seagrass mystery 💙 bit.ly/41X7utz @lernerbooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @hughesecology.bsky.social #edusky #greensky

Congrats @meganefreeman.bsky.social — BOOK THREE in the ALONE series!!! —as announced in @publisherslunch.bsky.social Aladdin #BookBoost #KidlitMegaFeed #MiddleGrade #Skybrarians @simonkids.bsky.social

Absolutely loved learning from Siobhan today + hang out with East West✨

Thank you Siobhan Ciminera, VP/ Ed. Director Simon Spotlight for joining our ZOOMtacular!. @simonkids.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social @lmperdew.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @shihopate.bsky.social

So proud of my literary agency and this sponsorship!!! #kidlit, #librarians, #EduSky

Congrats @joebot.bsky.social Max, a Little Axolotl --a young graphic novel by Joey Spiotto / Graphix / is an INDIE BESTSELLER. bookweb.org/sites/defaul... pic.twitter.com/SX9kS3kfxu

East/West Literary is proud to be a sponsor of Every Child a Reader as a member of the #literaryagent Circle of Sponsors www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #KidlitMegaFeed

"Listen, Wonder, Ask" written by Elly Berke published by Tilbury House is a finalist in the International Latino Book Awards for my illustration work, I'm so pleased! What an honor to be a finalist among these stellar Latino book creators! #childrenbooks #childrenbooksillustrators #kidlit

Congratulations to our two International #Latino Book Awards finalists: Alexandra Alessandri / Grow Up, Luchy Zapata @simonkids.bsky.social @apalessandri.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social & Elly Berke / Listen, Wonder, Ask / Tilbury House Publishers #KidlitMegaFeed #Kidlit #Skybrarians

Happy Book Birthday & Congrats @shihopate.bsky.social Illus. of BOOK 3 of The Rescues: Three Wishes —by Tommy & Charlie Greenwalds — out TODAY! @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social

I need title ideas for a third book in the ALONE and AWAY series.  Should it be one word? Should it start with A? Have your readers to send me their good ideas. @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Happy (belated) Book Birthday to HOPE RODE + 9 Qs with author @laurenkerstein.bsky.social Illus. Becca Stadtlander (Union Square Kids) erindealey.com/book-birthda... This one's for you, dear librarians ! #Skybrarians #KidlitMegaFeed #SkyBlogger #EduSky @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Happy #GrandparentsDay to all who celebrate. These books are extra special for our family this year. Can you guess why? GRANDMA'S FAVORITE and GRANDPA'S FAVORITE Illus. @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @kanemillerbooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed

Happy Book Birthday @staciawrites.bsky.social and all -- FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS now in paperback. @henryherz.bsky.social Albert Whitman “16 acclaimed authors offer varied perspectives on this joyous holiday of light and miracles... the celebration of Jewish religious and cultural traditions.” —Kirkus

Happy Book Birthday @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social DUCK AND MOOSE: MOOSE'S BAD HAIR DAY -- and there's a Launch Party tomorrow!

New Substack for you. Link in comments.

Happy Book Birthday x two @joebot.bsky.social Wow. Wow! 🎈🎈🎉🎉

Coming Fall 2026!

My first adult horror novel is on its way! Much more on this in the coming weeks and months

An old color sketch for #kidlitartpostcard day. 🌷#art #illustration

2026 is going to be a big year!

I've been invited to be a guest at #LAComicCon coming to the Los Angeles Convention Center (RIP E3) later this month! I'll be hanging in Artist Alley all weekend at table Q23 with plenty of my books, prints, postcards, stickers and MORE! Come by and say hello! Get your tix www.comicconla.com

Thrilled to have a creepy Christmas story in ANTHOLOGY OF THE DAMNED: TWISTED YULETIDE details ⬇️🎄🩸

Singing the "Happy Birthday" song to the talented Randy Preston today. Hope it's a fabulous day!

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! Hi I'm Shiho Pate and I would love to illustrate more children's books. My debut author illustrator book is now out on submission too✨ Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work. I am represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration

Hello #kidlitartpostcard buddies 🌈 I make books for kids Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #art #childrensbooks #NYTbestseller #theoriginalartexhibition #societyofillustrators

Hello #kidlitartpostcard community! Today is Bring Your Snake to Soccer Practice Day! I’m an author/illustrator represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social. I’m currently available for KidLit illustration projects & collaborations. Portfolio: gelakalaitzidis.com #KidLitArtists #KidLit

7 Qs with Award-winning Author/Illustrator Antoinette Portis + To Activate Space Portal, Lift Here = Happy out-of-this-world pre-Book-Birthday erindealey.com/uncategorize... @eastwestlit.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed @holidayhouse.bsky.social #kidlitsky #edusky

Thought for the day: live your life so people will mourn your passing, not actively celebrate it.

Congratulations @k8cosgrove.bsky.social @erindealey.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed #KidlitChat #Florists #skybrarians

Happiest of Birthdays @mrschureads.bsky.social !!! What fun to see you celebrated at Library Camp! It's such a fun event. @teachingbooks.bsky.social @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social

Hardcover copies of my new book just arrived and I can’t believe it! I LOVE hardcover books so this one feels extra special 🥹

Happy 5th Birthday Candace! My first Emmy win for writing! #phineasandferb Did you know we broke the story for a whole other movie BEFORE we wrote Candace? 👀

Fabulous! Congratulations one and all. #Skybrarian #EduSky #Kidlitchat

Save the Date: Join authors Sarah & Ian Hoffman at the Children’s Fairyland Book Festival Sat. Sept. 20! Book signings + Jacob coloring pages from 11:20 am to 12:30 pm. Make sure you purchase your tickets in advance at: fairyland.org/ #bayareaevents sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social

Amazing day at Artifact Books in Encinitas! Thanks to Greg and all the folks who stopped by for signed books, silly jokes and makin’ monsters! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

Hoooray!!!! Congrats @joebot.bsky.social

From Elmo to Koala. Another ‘then & now’ commissioned portrait I recently made. Love that Dakota is growing up while still holding on to stuffed animals. Just like me! @eastwestlit.bsky.social #KidLitArtists #KidLit

"With the help of the Tiffany Girls, she made each lamp burst with color, turning her love of nature into bright bouquets of glass."- @senickel.bsky.social Featured on my blog of *NEW* wonderful pb biographies: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Congrats @almafullerton.bsky.social —POKING THE BEAR, a new mg novel-in-verse coming from Peachtree, spring 2027, as announced in @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social #KidlidMegaFeed #skybrarians #middlegrade

Sizzling SUMMER News: mailchi.mp/eastwestlite... Happy Book Bdays @stacysjensen.bsky.social @apalessandri.bsky.social @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @staciawrites.bsky.social @natashayim.bsky.social Bob McKinnon, Andrew Root Deals —John Ledda, @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social And SO much GOOD news!

⭐ #Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek MAKING LIGHT BLOOM: CLARA DRISCOLL + THE TIFFANY LAMPS by @senickel.bsky.social + Julie Paschkis (Peachtree): "The engaging text provides an accessible overview of the labor-intensive stained glass–making process + insight into Driscoll" www.hbook.com/story/review...

Legends of Hip-Hop: Kid 'n Play: A Rhyme Time Biography, the latest in the Board Book series for babies (and adult fans) created by music producer Pen Ken and three-time Emmy Award–nominated animation director Saxton Moore. Coming 10.7 @harperkids.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed

My mom & I had fun at Second Star to the Right Books! TY to all who #preordered! I loved signing books & adding stickers & bookmarks! You can still order signed copies at Second Star. TY Becca Stadtlander & Union Square Kids for helping me bring this book to life! #kidlit #hoperode

Thank you, @lisaljrogers.bsky.social! I truly appreciate you helping me lift up librarians! And thanks for celebrating HOPE RODE with me!

Sometimes I make commission portraits for Walgrove Elementary. This was a repeat customer. Savannah, five years ago, was obsessed with Mr. Fox, today, it's all Maisey the cat! I love turning portraits into stories, not just pictures. @eastwestlit.bsky.social #KidLitArtists #KidLit