In Story Trumps Structure, Steven James says all stories at their core are about “a character in tension, caught between his present condition and his unmet desire for things to be different.” How does your story fit this definition? #amwriting #fiction #kidlit

Children's Writers: Check out this PW article about the current state of the middle grade market. The editor of my debut MG novel, Eileen Robinson, is quoted. #kidlit #middlegrade #writingcommunity @charlesbridge.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Good collection of thoughts about #kidlit & social media

What a joy to participate in STORYSTORM 2025! Thanks, @taralazar.bsky.social, for another inspiring month! #kidlit #brainstorming

So exciting! Congrats to all these winners! #kidlit #bookawards #writingcommunity tinyurl.com/2s3h4xsh

Sending out starter packs to #middleschools If you are a #teacher and you would like a free starter pack, let me know! cutt.ly/1e852C3q #Kidlit #edusky #booktok #kindlebooks #mglit #schoollibrarians #mgteacher #mystery #middlegrade #cozymystery #girls #detectivebook

We have a new kitten. Please excuse any typos for a while. #kittens #catlife #catmom #writingwithcats #writingcommunity

I was able share this exciting news at the Florida Association of Media in Education conference, but now I can share it with everyone! I have a new middle grade murder mystery releasing in 2026 . . . Secrets of the Broken House (think Psych meets Mayberry)!

Hey friends BUILDINGS THAT BREATHE will be out in paperback in Jan! 🎉 @lernerbooks.bsky.social #JLG #yalit #kidlit #ncte24 #nonfiction

So excited to be connecting with MG authors, illustrators, educators, and librarians here. Community feels awesome. #kidlit

Hi! I'm the author of Summer of L.U.C.K., Ready or Not & The Chambered Nautilus, a magical #middlegrade trilogy avail wherever books/#audiobooks R sold. My #STEAM #schoolvisits incl Mysteries of Chambered Nautiluses; my Newsletter has resources for #writers & #educators. Links in bio #kidlit

There’s nothing better than finding a cozy spot to sit & read a book! This #DonorsChoose project will give our media center comfy new ottomans for our readers to enjoy while they’re reading during silent book club & throughout the day. Any support/RP appreciated! #clearthelist bit.ly/3XUFPYJ

Such a fun book signing event with these fabulous middle grade authors (plus the talented @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social!) at B&N before this week’s FAME conference in Orlando. #middlegrade @tarynsouders.bsky.social @jamesponti.bsky.social @daniellejoseph.bsky.social @jencalonita.bsky.social

So excited to share my brand-new website with the #kidlit community!! See www.jessicamilo.com for writing resources & stay tuned for exciting news from me!! ✨ if you want my latest news, writing tips, my recommended reads, & more, subscribe to my newsletter (button at bottom of home page)!! ✨

I'm delighted to announce my middle grade mystery, MOON GIRL, has been acquired by Charlesbridge MOVES. Many thanks to the amazing Liza Royce Agency for making this happen! #kidlit #middlegrade #mystery

Hannah’s The Women hooked me and wouldn’t let go. Highly recommended. Have you read it? www.nytimes.com/2024/02/01/b...

Up next! What other mysteries for kids do you recommend for my reading list? #amreading #kidlit #mysteries @katemilford.bsky.social

I haven't read Dave Eggers & Shawn Harris's Newbery winner The Eyes and the Impossible, but the art samples on the Amazon listing are breathtaking! Can't wait to read this novel. #kidlit #Newbery www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

I’m finally reading this gem and loving it! #kidlit

Congrats to all the winners! #kidlit tinyurl.com/2fynhw6a

Storystorm has inspired hundreds of ideas in my notebook over the years. This time I’m focusing on generating scene ideas and character traits for my #middlegrade novel in progress. Thank you, @taralazar.bsky.social and guest bloggers! #kidlit #amdrafting #creativity #fiction

New to BlueSky? Check out @debbieohi.com’s starter thread.

“Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.” —Denzel Washington #letsgettowork

Mark your calendars - World Read Aloud Day with @litworldsays is February 7, 2024! Like always, I'm coordinating a list of author & illustrator volunteers to read aloud to classrooms via Zoom on that day. Want to join us? Here's how to sign up: katemessner.com/getting-read...

One of my favorite lines in this article by Katherine Marsh: "The best way to present an abstract idea to kids is by hooking them on a story." #literacy #reading #kidlit www.theatlantic.com/books/archiv...

I’m reading this again. What’s your favorite book on writing craft? #amwriting #kidlit

Just finished this fun middle grade mystery. What are you reading?

Hi teachers and school librarians! I am an MG author who loves school visits. My award-winning books can be found at: htpp://www.darlenebeckjacobson.com #schoolvisits, #teachers, #librarians, #authorvisits, #mgbooks, #historicalfiction, #versenovels,

Hi! I'm brand new here. So excited to connect with #teachers #librarians and #kidlit professionals!