I'm happy to share this can't-miss exciting opportunity for all #amwriting. Live POV Teaching Call on October 1st (you will get the recording). Included is one month free access to Insiders Coaching Club for the month of October. #kidlit #amquerying writingblueprints.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZ...

It takes the whole community!

Hope everyone had a good summer. Placing this talented group of #kidlit authors on your radar. Stay tuned for more to come from @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social! #booksky #pbcreativecrew #picturebookauthor #kidlit #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky

Woo-hoo! I'm delighted to announce this upcoming book with from @simonkids.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit

PB Creative Crew has new members! With so much talent and heart in this group, I'm honored to be a member! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social #picturebooks #kidlit #booksky #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky

While we're waiting for Alexia Andoni's #debut #picturebook, you can find her work in the What Is a Family? anthology. I'm looking forward to her lyrical stories! @alexiaandoni.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky

There's still time to submit to #SmallPitch. Deadline is July 8, 11:59 pm EDT. #amwriting #amquerying

My talented crew member @karengebbia.bsky.social gives her all to everything she does. I'm so excited for her upcoming #picturebooks! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social #picturebookauthor #debutauthor #kidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #naturalist #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky

Learn how brainstorming was pivotal in my journey to publication. Comment on the 12x12 blog post to enter a drawing for a signed copy of #FreedomAtDawn (U.S. only) or a query letter critique. #12×12PB #kidlit #picturebooks #amquerying #amwriting

Ronna Mandel does so much for the #kidlit community that I can't wait for her #debut #picturebook. #booksky #jewishbooks @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social @ronnawriter.bsky.social

If you like heartwarming #picturebooks, be sure to read Jeanette’s debut, MEATBALLS FOR GRANDPA, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett. Stay tuned for more to to come! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social @thefelttippen.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky

Can't wait to read your book, @meilinc.bsky.social! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky

Thank you @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social! Go to linktr.ee/leahschanke to learn more and order your copy. #FreedomAtDawn #juneteenth #kidlit #picturebooks #robertsmalls #civilwarhistory #teachers #librarians #schoollibrarians #collectiondevelopment #booksky

Thank you to my crew members for a wonderful introduction! Please visit my author website for more information on my #debut #picturebook. www.leahschanke.com #FreedomAtDawn #PB #kidlit #booksky #publiclibraries #collectiondevelopment #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky #biographicalfiction

I'm so thrilled to be a part of this talented crew of picture book authors. Stay tuned for our introductions and news about our books! #booksky #kidlit #PB #booklaunch #amwriting

How about some neutral-leaning-good news? Brooklyn Public Library is making funding available for libraries across the US who want to develop freedom to read programming for young people. It's open to any library, with a note that small and rural libraries are especially encouraged to apply.

Congratulations! I look forward to reading it! #kidlit #booksky #PB

😁📖✍️ #literary #words

The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is now open through May 17. #kidlit #PB #amwriting

There's a 24-hour window to enter this contest for a chance to win a critique of five pages of your novel. #kidlit #MG #YA #amwriting

I'll be adding many of these #PB and #MG books to my reading list. #kidlit #booksky

Join me for an author event for my debut #picturebook, FREEDOM AT DAWN, at #barnesandnoble Westwood in Charleston, SC on May 25, 2025, at 1 pm ET. #FreedomAtDawn #booklaunch #booksigningevent #booksky #kidlit @albertwhitman.bsky.social @obohdraws.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

My #PB biography about a curious cowboy who makes a major discovery won honorable mention in #PBParty 2025! #picturebooks #kidlit #amwriting #amquerying

The Historical Novel Society's book review of my debut #picturebook. #librarians #publiclibraries #collectiondevelopment #biographicalfiction #FreedomAtDawn #kidlit #booksky @albertwhitman.bsky.social @obohdraws.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/free...

Look what ✨ @albertwhitman.bsky.social ✨ is up to! 📚 @suefliess.bsky.social @nchurnin.bsky.social @songjudaemicke.bsky.social @leahschanke.bsky.social @obohdraws.bsky.social @gingerparkwrites.bsky.social @amyeversonart.bsky.social

Don’t miss this exquisite book, and thoughtful interview #kidlit #picturebooks The story is compelling, the art gorgeous, and the structure a craft lesson in POV, non-biography-biography, and lyrical prose @leahschanke.bsky.social

Thank you @ronnawriter.bsky.social for a great interview! #FreedomAtDawn #booklaunch #booksky #kidlit @albertwhitman.bsky.social @obohdraws.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

Thank you @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for a wonderful #bookreview! #FreedomAtDawn #booklaunch #booksky #kidlit @albertwhitman.bsky.social @obohdraws.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

Thank you @maritererbellas.bsky.social for a great book chat on the #booklaunch of my debut #PB, Freedom at Dawn, beautifully illustrated by @obohdraws.bsky.social #FreedomAtDawn #kidlit #12x12PB @albertwhitman.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

🍝♥️ MEATBALLS FOR GRANDPA resonates for its comforting approach to dementia—such an effective balm for those experiencing this in their family. So well done! 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky #MeatballsForGrandpa @thefelttippen.bsky.social @jsinquett.bsky.social @amazonpublishing.bsky.social

Please join me on Instagram with @maritererbellas.bsky.social as we discuss my debut #picturebook, FREEDOM AT DAWN, illustrated by @obohdraws.bsky.social. #Kidlit #librarians #booklaunch #interview #booksky #writingcommunity #FreedomAtDawn @albertwhitman.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

Join us for a countdown of the Top 10 Reasons Every School Needs a School Librarian! #10: Access to Information School librarians provide access & guide students in researching, understanding, & applying info - skills necessary for lifelong learning! #TLSky #ScholLibrary #TLChat

If you don't yet have one, sign up for a library card, friends! 📚

It’s always a good day to write. Pick your time and do it. You’ll be glad you did!! #15minsprint #kidlit #justwrite

Happy School Library Month! www.ala.org/aasl/advocac...

Thank you @jenanbenton.bsky.social for interviewing me about my debut picture book, FREEDOM AT DAWN, illustrated by @obohdraws.bsky.social, releasing April 10 from @albertwhitman.bsky.social. #picturebook #interview #kidlit #bookblogger #FreedomAtDawn @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

My book is now listed on Amazon! If you’ve read it, would you consider leaving a review? #picturebook Kauai's Call a.co/d/e5JWFUO

#clearthelist Please retweet. I am a fourth grade nyc teacher in a title I school. I would love some help with our wishlist with school supplies, books, and more. I appreciate you and any help you can provide. Thank you www.donorschoose.org/classroom/23... www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Join me for an author event for my debut #picturebook, FREEDOM AT DAWN, at #barnesandnoble Manhasset, NY on April 27, 2025, at 1 pm ET. #FreedomAtDawn #booklaunch #booksigningevent #booksky #kidlit @albertwhitman.bsky.social @obohdraws.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

FREE 12x12 Book Chat on Thursday, March 27, 8 pm ET. #kidlit #picturebooks

"it's much easier to edit two hundred words of bad writing than it is to edit no writing at all."

Congratulations @alexiaandoni.bsky.social on your debut #picturebook announcement! I can't wait to read it! #kidlit #12x12PB #newpicturebook #booksky @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

Great author interview with Jeanette Fazzari Jones about her new book, Meatballs for Grandpa, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett. #pb #kidlit #booksky #kidlitauthor

Hey, so if you're one of the (too many) laid off federal employees who also writes or illustrates books for kids, I'd love to hear from you. I'm always interested in nonfiction proposals for all age groups within kidlit, and science, math, and history will be even more important soon. #MSWL

"Are you looking for a fulfilling short-term volunteer opportunity? Look no further!" Read all about how you can review #AASL25 proposals in this article of Knowledge Quest: bit.ly/42P3BIg

Join me for a Storytime and Book Signing author event for my debut #picturebook, FREEDOM AT DAWN, at #barnesandnoble Manhasset, NY on April 27, 2025. #FreedomAtDawn #newpicturebook #booklaunch #booksigningevent #booksky #kidlit #diversebooks @albertwhitman.bsky.social @obohdraws.bsky.social

Congratulations @steenahernandez.bsky.social! #kidlit #librarians #teachers

I think I successfully made a Starter Pack… I may have missed a few (more like a ton) Latinx KidLit Creators. If you wish to be added or removed please let me now! Comment section and DMs are open. #kidlit go.bsky.app/Ug7wAZg

To all: I *love* doing virtual school visits. Virtual is easiest for me these days, plus enables me to do close-up art demos, "draw with me" wkshops, etc. If interested, pls inquire thru @theauthorvillage.bsky.social: theauthorvillage.bsky.social

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025 is the 10th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 👩‍🔬 🧪 ⚛️ 🔭 🎢 🍎 🥽