In case you missed the video - cover reveal for ONCE UPON A TAIL! An early graphic novel by @audreysbooks.bsky.social & illus. by me. Featuring a horse & dragon duo in a fun fantasy land! Coming from Abrams in 2026 #kidlit #kidlitart #comics #booksky

Hear ye, hear ye! Coming from the magical medieval Land of La-Dee-Dah, I cordially invite you to feast your eyes on this incredible cover of Book #1 in the new young graphic novel series ONCE UPON A TAIL by me and @charlenedraws.bsky.social coming this April, now available for pre-order! #KidLit

A quick little break from my social media break to share this very sweet and exciting news!!

I know I’m not super active on here, but I’m taking a social media summer break this month and next. Woosh, y’all. 💛

Another wonderful retreat at @highlightsfound.bsky.social in the books! (Three books, to be exact.) 😉

Made a pie. From scratch. It’s in today’s newsletter along with some bookish stuff. mailchi.mp/6ea78706f05f...

The BAA HAA Book Birthday Baaaaash Tour continues this Saturday in Asheville, NC! #KidLit

Refreshing our @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social this morning now that spring is here and people are contributing more!

The @pbrisingstars.bsky.social fam is one of the BEST! I was moved to giddiness when TWO rising stars surprised me at my BAA HAA @booksofwonder.bsky.social launch event in NYC a couple weeks ago. #KidLit

Happiest 1st birthday to this wonderful book and its creators!! 💜🥳

When you’re at your book signing/ story time and your 11 yo comes up to you with a book “that you really need” and the title is: “Stop Being an Overachiever and Relax.” 😑🤣 Anyway… here are some pics from the awesome @quailridgebooks.bsky.social event this past Saturday! #MegaKidLit #KidLit

Tiny bubble and Babette cookies are ready (sealed and freshly frozen) for Saturday’s Baa Haa Book Birthday Baaaaash event at @quailridgebooks.bsky.social!

If you’re in the Raleigh area this Saturday morning, come celebrate MY birthday and Babette’s book birthday at the Baa Haa Book Birthday Baaaaash at @quailridgebooks.bsky.social! There will be story time, singing, book signing, crafts, cookies, and party favors!! #KidLit

Philly was phantastic!! Yes, I shipped my prop hats for House just for the occasion. #BaaHaaBookBirthdayBaaaaash #KidLit

About today 🥰🥰🥰 @booksofwonder.bsky.social #NYC

Can you tell I love doing this????? BAA HAA Book Birthday Baaaaash launch at NYPL this morning. 🥳 #KidLit

On our way to NYPL Baychester Braaaaanch 😉 to celebrate BAA HAA’s book birthday with kiddos and families!! There will be story time, singing, party favors, and more! 🩷

Day 1 of NYC fun pre-book tour: Finding my books at #NYPL, Idina Menzel on Broadway, and randomly running into a friend in Hudson Yards! This city never disappoints. Tomorrow’s BAA HAA Bday!! #KidLit

It’s really not that hard. #NiceyButStillSpicey

Good morning, friends! If you have 15 minutes today, call your reps. @5calls.org makes it SO EASY. I have anxiety disorder and even I can do it! And believe it or not, It HELPS with the anxious feelings because doing something always helps. Love you! You can do it! Cheering for you! Betting on us!

A BAA HAA unboxing to countdown her birthday (and mine)!!! Launching March 4, one week from today! #KidLit #BookSky

The BAA HAA sticker swag has arrived!

My gift to you today is 3 Not-Quite-Valentine's Day cards. Cause ya know... if you needed a distraction and stuff (CAUSE I SURE DO) #kidlitart

Amusing myself while sick alongside the kiddos this week. A rewrite of the chorus to Noah Kahan’s Stick Season. Maybe when I get vertical I will play it on the uke. #KidLit

I really love helping pre-published authors. I worked with a client today who’s stepping into the #KidLit world after many years in journalism, and it was so much fun to experience his aha moments. If you’re ever looking for coaching or editing on a story, hit me up! audreyperrott.com/for-hire

Why should children read? Because reading for pleasure has the biggest impact of any factor on children's life chances. And imagining a better world is the first step to building one. So come what may - please keep reading books with kids, and encouraging them to read. It has never mattered more.

While I was sad to miss the marches yesterday, I fully believe reading books to kids and encouraging them through stories, sharing light, and promoting literacy, kindness, and imagination is its own beautiful form of resistance. #WRAD2025 #KidLit

What great timing! Less than a month from BAA HAA’s Book Birthday and @barnesandnoble.com is having a preorder sale. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/baa-haa-au...

Took my own #StoryStorm advice and saw @jimgaffigan.bsky.social live tonight! It was a great way to end a very full #WRAD day — with two guys who make me laugh a lot. Tempted to yell out to Jim during his set that “audio books ARE reading” though. It counts, Jim. I promise. 😆 #AuthorSky

The face of someone who loves reading books to kids. I’m wiped but WRAD was wonderful. #KidLit

Tomorrow is WRAD but today is one month until y’all get to meet Babette in our new book in the mooooooniverse, BAA HAA by me and Ross Burach! #kidlit

Prepping today for 10 virtual visits on Wednesday for #WorldReadAloudDay2025! #KidLit

Psssst… one of the BINGO squares in my #StoryStorm blog post activity suggests trying a writing contest, like @viviankirkfield.bsky.social celebration of the darlings, #50PreciousWords. 😉 #KidLit

The words I needed to hear this morning. Writing for children is writing for all, and one of the most important acts we can do now or ever.

This offer is still open! Give material support to trans people ($100 funds a year of HRT injection kits) & talk to a Big 5 editor about your book idea, all in one package.

Met this gorgeous guy for the first time today. True blue eyes, red hair, and the sweetest snuggles.

My teen/tween have typical sibling disagreements, but sometimes they take turns reading aloud to each other from their favorite series, and my worries cease for a moment. Books can be a window, mirror, door, plane ticket, escape, refuge, or a peace treaty. They are never the villain. #KidLit

I’m just saying… all those who are making the joke that the $25 million for a 47 library would be filled with picture books is an insult to picture books. #kidlit #picturebookauthor

During February, the e-book of TOGETHER WE SWIM will be available for only $1.99. This promotional price is valid across a variety of e-book retailers, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, and Kobo. @kaylanijuanita.bsky.social @bookishariel.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

Today is the first day of Black History Month. A good day to listen to James Baldwin speak about the artists struggle for integrity: youtu.be/rGwPv7rm3l4?... “This force which you didn’t ask for, and this destiny which you must accept, is also your responsibility…” 🧵1/6

The spring BAA HAA Book Birthday Baaaaash Tour is coming together, and I can’t wait to spend time with east coast kiddos and families! It’s going to be a very busy spring but so much fun. 🥰 #kidlit

Managing to power through your writing these days is an enormous feat, but kids — and parents — need our imagination, validation, comfort, and humor now more than ever, so I’m going to celebrate today. Four projects in four months are officially done, including book 2 of my GN series! #kidlit

Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! I made longevity noodles, pork dumplings, and these very non-traditional cupcakes. At least they have maneki-neko decorations. 😆 #LunarNewYear

Happy Year of the Snake! 🐍🎊 Apparently, the snake symbolizes intelligence, wisdom, and charm! #ChineseNewYear2025 #YearOfTheSnake #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitartist #freelanceillustrator #picturebookillustrator #boardbookillustrator

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OK…. 1 like = 1 #LGBTQ kids’ book I love!

Use the righteous rage as creative fuel. The world needs our imagination, creativity, stories, and art. We must pace ourselves and not fall into paralysis. Find the joy where you can so you have the energy to work. If we give up our imagination, we give up everything. #KidLit

House has a hat but this morning he needs a scarf and mittens too. @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #KidLit

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

anyone else rage cleaning today?