Beautiful essay! #kidlit

Jo's critiques are amazing! #kidlit

It's such a good book! #kidlit

The kids were so broken up by the loss in See You at Harry’s that their teacher suggested they share their condolences with Fern, the main character. When we say books inspire empathy, we mean it. #kidlit

I love readers! And this book!! #kidlit

I found this birding book along the side of the road on the Tamiami trail in the Everglades on 8/25/25. It is so well loved with sightings going back decades. If you're a birder (I am not) please spread the word and hep me find the owner so they can be reunited

Answering questions about how I came to write this memoir, its impact on me and how I hope it affects readers, the significance of the title, and more.

Beautiful issue! It was so much fun to write to the illustrations! #kidlit #poetry

It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed right now. I’ve found 5Calls to be an excellent resource to keep those feelings from turning into despair and inaction. Maybe you’ll find it helpful too? 5calls.org

A beautiful issue! And I have a poem inside! #mglit

Happy book birthday to @joknowles.bsky.social and @glynnisfawkes.bsky.social's Someone's Gonna End Up Crying!

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to @joknowles.bsky.social & @glynnisfawkes.bsky.social ! SOMEONE'S GONNA END UP CRYING is a heartfelt MG novel with graphic novel elements. (You know who's gonna really end up crying? YOU, PROBS, bc that's how good Jo is at capturing kid emotions!) 😭 bookshop.org/a/809/978153...

Yay, Jo! This is such a great book!!! #kidlit #mg

Great opportunity! #kidlit

So true! Such a good book!

Powerful essay! And a terrific book! #kidlit

I'm excited to have my poem "Skating in the Park" published in this issue! It was loads of fun writing to the wonderful picture prompts! #kidlit #poetry

This will sound weird but love yourself enough to write your own term papers.

I'll be there!!

⭐⭐THEME ANNOUNCEMENT!⭐⭐ We will open for submissions again on Monday, May 12th for Issue 11! This is a special one, guest-edited by the brilliantly talented poet & wordsmith @jthomasabc.bsky.social! The theme for Issue 11 is... STIRRING WORDS www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme

Can't wait to read it! #kidlit

It's fun and only takes 7 minutes! #kidlit #poetry

This is a very special retreat friends, if you are looking for guidance on your WIP, encouragement to keep going, and buckets full of writerly wisdom then this is your chance!

Happening Next Week! Brave Beginnings! April 9! www.scbwi.org/events/brave...

Feels so uncomfortable doing any sort of personal promotion right now. But hey! This is a book for kids about coping with tough times. Might be relevant. xx Pre-order campaign for fun treats!

Join me! :) #kidlit #writing

Today’s the day that Alfred Blooms! By me and @carmenmok.bsky.social, available now from @randomhousekids.bsky.social. Visit my website to see all my Alfred Blooms events this spring, starting this Saturday at Still North Books. I would love to read with you! carriekruck.com/events

WORKSHOP ALERT! Join me on April 9th for "Brave Beginnings," where we'll explore crafting powerful first pages across all formats. We'll study published examples AND write our own! 7pm MST. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2... #WritingWorkshop #AmWriting #kidlit #scbwi

Thank you Kelly! @kellybennettbooks for proclaiming me winner winner and offering a chicken dinner. 😘. 🐣 With so many options to choose, I debated and pondered chose your wisdom. www.kellybennett.com

READ THIS! You're going to fall in love with Sugarbush Snow Reporter Lucy Welch. Young, brave, articulate resistor!

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Available now for pre-orders! If you pre-order from YankeeBookshop.com there will be fun goodies included (for orders shipped in U.S.)! 🥰

The R(ev)ise and Shine! Residency 2025 has been announced!!!! This is going to be soooooo amazing! Potash Hill in VT is such a special place, and even more spectacular during fall foliage! We only have 20 spots so if you plan to come, register soon! reviseandshine.substack.com/p/update-the...

Banned books=engineered ignorance. Save books to save democracy. Freedom of expression inables freedom of thought! Go @dashkaslater.bsky.social

It’s important to know that a lot of productive activity is happening in person and offline, too. Not all of it can be broadcast online, but we’ve had hundreds of people showing up to our trainings, mobilizations, and more. Keep going. Tyranny is eroded by a sea of small acts. Everything matters.

Congratulations! #kidlit

Excited to be in conversation w @jamesponti.bsky.social on 2/8 at Barrington Books in RI to chat about book 6 in his CITY SPIES series: London Calling! Hope to see you there!

Hoping a more regular monthly newsletter will help us to better stay connected with readers & the kidlit community. We are looking forward to being able to more fully celebrate our contributors! If you'd like to subscribe, we'd love to have you! littlethoughtspress.substack.com

My copy is pre-ordered! Can't wait!

I love this book!

Excellent book! #kidlit #baseball

#kidlitchat #kidlit

Theme announcement for Issue 10 is coming this Friday. 👀

Got a young naturalist on your gift list? You'll want to introduce them to @loreegriffinburns.bsky.social's Discovery Chronicles NF chapter book series, starting with ONE LONG LINE: MARCHING CATERPILLARS & THE SCIENTISTS WHO FOLLOWED THEM. www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/746932...

Another recommendation for kiddos who love to explore the outdoors - our Over & Under series, illustrated by @csneal.bsky.social. Our latest is OVER AND UNDER THE WETLAND. www.chroniclebooks.com/products/ove...

One of my favorite chapter book characters is @debbimichiko.bsky.social's Jasmine Toguchi! With eight books available now, there's plenty for young readers to explore! debbimichikoflorence.com/books/jasmin...

I’ll add on another favorite @debbimichiko.bsky.social favorite for readers who are starting their chapter book journey - her My Furry Foster Family series! shop.capstonepub.com/Shop/s/produ...

Another one I have to mention is @karalareau.bsky.social Infamous Ratsos series! Tough brothers whose hearts are bigger than they realize! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/IRT/i...