When your work in progress PB whispers “draw me”. #chaldean #underrepresented #kidlitart

🎉I’m thrilled to share that I’m now represented by Sharon Belcastro of @belcastroagency.bsky.social I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛 #writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit

🎉I’m thrilled to share that I’m now represented by Sharon Belcastro of @belcastroagency.bsky.social I especially LOVE that she’s excited to champion my nonfiction picture books that celebrate remarkable lives and rich history💛 #writtingcommunity #PB #kidlit

What are five things Dara Henry wants you to know about her new board book, MAZEL TOV, BABY, in my TAKE 5 Interview? #booksky #kidlitsky #boardbooks #newbook #giveaway #bookgiveaway #baby #babyshowergiftideas

My agent, Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency, has recently stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation for my picture books that are full of humor, heart, and imagination. ✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚

✨Here’s my #agentguide to my picture book Milo’s Mighty Roar!🦕🎒 Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation. ✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕

TAKE 5 with DARA HENRY MAZEL TOV, BABY! is a sweet, rhyming picture book that is a must-have for any baby. Parents, grandparents, and any caregiver will love to share this with the little one in their lives.

✨Here’s my #agentguide to my picture book Milo’s Mighty Roar!🦕🎒 Recently, my agent Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency informed me that she’d be stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation. ✨Agents open to PB's/BB, I’d love to connect! 💕

My agent, Amanda Carbonell with Belcastro Literary Agency, has recently stepped away from the industry. I’m now seeking new representation for my picture books that are full of humor, heart, and imagination. ✨Agents open to picture books/board books, I’d love to connect! 💛📚

If your soul feels heavy today, this promise is for you. Take a deep breath--peace is closer than you think. #HopeForToday #PeaceAndStrength #GentleFaith #DailyEncouragement

Matt is new to Bluesky, let's help him get connected!

Hello #WritingCommunity & #pb friends! 🏫It's back to school for all the kids!🎒 Which means... It's time to write!🖊️🙌 AND... I'm looking👀 for CP'S for my picture book📚-who's in! 🤩 ✨DM me if you are interested✨ #kidlit

Come check out my Instagram page where I often look like a goof! At booksbw on Instagram! #kidlit #picturebooks #bookblogger #booksky

👋 #WritingCommunity! I'd like to reintroduce myself for thoughs of you looking to connect with more #pb writer or who are new to 🦋 ✨I'm a canadian 🇨🇦 #pb author represented by @amandalitagent.bsky.social at @belcastroagency.bsky.social . I write fun & funny books as well as #nonfiction pb's 📚

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to Andrea Page! 🎉 📚 WHO WAS WILMA MANKILLER?, illustrated by Stephen Marchesi and published by Penguin Workshop/Penguin Random House, is here! Find it here: buff.ly/G7Otvfv #kidlit #12x12PB

Hello #WritingCommunity! What are your September goals?✍️ Do tell! Me: I plan to revise my WIP 🤩 On that note, I'm looking for friends in the picture book realm to critique my book 😀 Feel free to DM me if you are interested 💛 #pb #kidlit #authors

Show yourself compassion. Show yourself curiosity. When you experience regret, meet yourself from where you were, not from where you are now. With 💜, Your Therapist & Author Friend #writingcommunity #mentalhealth

I THINK I THINK A LOT has been out for 2 years today! If you've borrowed it, bought it, read it, shared it, opened it up to flip through the pages, talked about it, or you're simply following me here, thank you. @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

📚If anyone is looking for edits to their query packages my agent @amandalitagent.bsky.social can help!✍️ She has a wonderful editing service that covers query letters, synopsis and first chapters 🤩 If you are interested, here's how you can reach her: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ editingtales25(at)gmail(dot)com

TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/25/t... Everyone has heard of Schindler’s List, but few are familiar with Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who saved thousands during WWII. Check out my TAKE 5 Interview with Elizabeth Brown. Book Giveaway: Like, comment, and follow-easy! #booksky

I have a new client!!! Madison's thriller novel made me FERAL for the group of moms in her story living in an HOA community who love to sip some wine, gossip, chat about the PTA & soon find themselves with big secrets to hide when one of them goes missing. 🍷 1/2

Great curiculum for kids from KidLitGrove by @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social. Packed with hands-on material, steam activities, and lots of fun learning for kids that will keep them busy and entertained. Highly recommend. #teachers #schools #learning #diversity #sibling #kite #KaiPoChe

Exciting news from The Canadian Children's Book Centre! They just released the finalists for their book awards, and we have five titles on the list! 🎉 bookcentre.ca/blogs/indust...

TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/25/t... TAKE 5 Interview with #author Elizabeth Brown about her #nonfiction #picturebook, THE WORLD ENTIRE. Giveaway: A signed book! To enter: Like Comment Share Comment on the blog=bonus entry (subscribe & get a free tote!) #booksky

TAKE 5 with ELIZABETH BROWN Everyone has heard of Schindler’s list-but few have heard of Aristides de Sousa Mendes-a Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of fleeing refugees during World War II and whose story is only starting to be better known.

✨Excited to share the #pb's I’ve written! 🐐BENNIE & CHANCE🐴 ✅Friendship ✅Acceptance ✅Personal growth ✅Puns! THE QUIET BOY'S MIGHTY ROAR 😶 ✅Self-expression ✅Navigating feelings ✅Nonverbal communication Editors, @amandalitagent.bsky.social has all the details if you’d like to see more!

✨Excited to share the #pb's I’ve written! 🐐BENNIE & CHANCE🐴 ✅Friendship ✅Acceptance ✅Personal growth ✅Puns! THE QUIET BOY'S MIGHTY ROAR 😶 ✅Self-expression ✅Navigating feelings ✅Nonverbal communication Editors, @amandalitagent.bsky.social has all the details if you’d like to see more!

We’re kicking off this new school year with book recommendations for Zero-Waste Week, taking place September 1–5! Every day is a good day to care about the health of our planet. Check out the books in the Orca Educator Newsletter. conta.cc/4m6Ns7v

Ok #WritingCommunity and fellow picture book authors, I'd LOVE your input... When it comes to picture books, which type of ending would you most enjoy reading to your child? 1⃣ Heartfelt & emotional🥲 2⃣ Sweet & simple💛 #pb #kidlit #author

Ok #WritingCommunity and fellow picture book authors, I'd LOVE your input... When it comes to picture books, which type of ending would you most enjoy reading to your child? 1⃣ Heartfelt & emotional🥲 2⃣ Sweet & simple💛 #pb #kidlit #author

Would you like to win a free copy of my new #graphicnovel Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog?? Check out my interview with @ellenlwrites.bsky.social: ellenleventhal.com/2025/08/lydi... #kidlit #books #WritingCommunity #amreading #amwriting #reading #comics #reading @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

Last call! Any #STEM minded elementary educators out there?👇🏼

WOW! Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog is already one month old! If you feel like supporting, here a few ways. THANK YOU! #kidlit #books #WritingCommunity #amreading #amwriting #reading #comics #grouchy #reading #funny @tarajhannon.bsky.social @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/11/t... Great advice in my TAKE 5 Interview with Christina Shawn about her new book, AND THEN CAME YOU. GIVEAWAY: AMA Zoom [email protected]! To Enter: Like, Comment, Share, Follow @christinashawn.bsky.social Comment on the blog =x2! #booksky #teachersky

🚌As the #School year begins for my US friends, I’m giving away a signed copy of my 3 picture books! 📚If you’re an interested #elementary #teacher, like this post AND reply sharing a #STEM activity you’re excited to do with your kids! Tag a friend! Winner on 8/13!!

I’d love to send these to a hard working educator! A simple #STEM idea is all it takes!💡

📚 #Teachers & #librarians kick off the year with Kai Po Che: Mini’s Perfect Kite! 🌸A joyful story of perseverance, STEAM & diversity. 🌸Perfect for K–3 read-alouds. 🎉Bonus educator resources, fun activities: gnomeroadpublishing.com/collections/... #BackToSchool #KidLit #schools @pbbuds.bsky.social

#Booksky Just a few hours left to enter to win a FREE book or an AMA Zoom with author Carolyn Bennett Fraiser! To enter: Like, comment, and a bonus entry if you go read the interview and comment! Winner announced in a few hours!!! #kidlit #Giveaway #teacher #homeschool #picturebooks #homesteader

Please beware. NO AGENT WILL CHARGE YOU MONEY FOR REPRESENTATION OR MARKETING OR CALLS OR ANYTHING ELSE! We only get paid when we sell your book, period. PLEASE do as much research as you can on anybody who offers you rep. Research the clients they claim they have and ask around.

🔥To all my #educator friends heading back to #school, make sure you check out this amazing resource curated by fellow author/educator @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social ! 🤯Save time locating #PictureBooks and author visit opportunities to anchor your lessons! #EduSky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

GRUMPY MONKEY X TURTLE AND TORTOISE ARE NOT FRIENDS Can a grumpy goat who hates sharing learn that friendship is worth making room for? A hilarious #pb story for kids 4-8 that gently shows youngsters the ropes of friendship, acceptance & personal growth! #questpit #OS #AG #pb

GRUMPY MONKEY X TURTLE AND TORTOISE ARE NOT FRIENDS Can a grumpy goat who hates sharing learn that friendship is worth making room for? A hilarious #pb story for kids 4-8 that gently shows youngsters the ropes of friendship, acceptance & personal growth! #questpit #OS #AG #pb

When saying goodbye feels hard, how can one girl’s creative ideas turn a simple farewell into a joyful celebration of love? ❤️ 👋 #WritingCommunity & picture book authors! I'm looking for people in the picture book realm to critique my fiction #pb! Please DM me if you are interested! #kidlit

📚 #Teachers & #librarians—kick off the year with Kai Po Che: Mini’s Perfect Kite! 🌸A joyful story of perseverance, STEAM & diversity. 🌸Perfect for K–3 read-alouds. 🎉Bonus educator resources, fun activities: gnomeroadpublishing.com/collections/... #BackToSchool #KidLit #ReadAlouds #schools

When saying goodbye feels hard, how can one girl’s creative ideas turn a simple farewell into a joyful celebration of love? ❤️ 👋 #WritingCommunity & picture book authors! I'm looking for people in the picture book realm to critique my fiction #pb! Please DM me if you are interested! #kidlit

🐐BENNIE AND CHANCE🐴 Can a grumpy goat who hates sharing learn that friendship is worth making room for?🍎 If any #editors are looking for a hilarious and heartwarming #pb that comps GRUMPY MONKEY X TURTLE AND TORTOISE ARE NOT FRIENDS, my agent @amandalitagent.bsky.social has the details!☎️

🐐BENNIE AND CHANCE🐴 Can a grumpy goat who hates sharing learn that friendship is worth making room for?🍎 If any #editors are looking for a hilarious and heartwarming #pb that comps GRUMPY MONKEY X TURTLE AND TORTOISE ARE NOT FRIENDS, my agent @amandalitagent.bsky.social has the details!☎️

LAST DAY TO DONATE IS 7/31! Spread the word and donate if you can! Critiques, AMA calls, commissions, mentorships, school visits, books, non-publishing items the list goes on! 💗

Check out my #Take5 interview with @christinealemshah.bsky.social about her new #picturebook, BEA'S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES! #Giveaway FREE BOOK or AMA Zoom To enter: Like, Follow, Comment (bonus-read blog!) #kidlit #teachers #Freebies #freebook #filipinas beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/07/28/t...