Today's Monday Writing Tip is one of my favorite revising techniques. And frankly, it doesn't only apply to picture books; it applies to all writing ⁠ Do a quick Ctrl+F and search for the word "was." Then replace as many as possible. #amwriting #picturebooks #revisiontips #kidlit

Salon Saturday written by Janelle Harper and illustrated by me, is coming out the 23rd of Sep! This is my 4th picture book to date, It's a story celebrating the beauty of hair salon communities & the dynamic variety of Black hairstyles. buy the book here www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/705386...?

📙💓This next #PBStudyBuddy feature shines for representing kids who help translate for their families, showing how we need to connect with, understand, and advocate for kids more.📚👍🏼#PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky #TheInterpreter #OliviaAbtahi #MonicaArnaldo @penguinkids.bsky.social *pbstudybuddy.com

Note to witches: never leave your broom unattended on halloween night… 🎃 #KidLit #KidLitArt #Halloween

Woot, woot! 🎃 The #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition rules and images are up! Check them out here: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #competition #fall #writing #stories @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

Happy #BookBirthday @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social SLOW DOWN, SHOSHI! Features the return of an irrepressible Ugandan girl

Happy Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month! To kick things off, I'm sharing some of my book titles, but please know that there are many, many amazing books out there by Latine creators. Be sure to check out the last slide for recs on where to find more! #hispanicheritagemonth #latinxbooks #kidlit

Oh, friends! My heart is so full. The #kidlit community has been so supportive of the 2025 #KidlitChuckleChallenge humor writing contest. Please take a moment to follow our generous prize donors on social media. Find the full list of prize donors here: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...

KidlitWriMo is coming asuen.com/kidlitwrimo-... #kidlitwrimo #kidlit #middlegrade #picturebook #chapterbook #youngadult #beginningreader #october2025

Unsolicited Manuscripts: Here's a list of publishers who don't require you have an agent to submit your manuscript. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/09/unso...

I know this has been out for a few years now, but I absolutely fell in love with this book ❤️ it was funny, heartfelt, and so relevant. Everything I could possibly want in a story. #writingcommunity

"Publishers have some great in-house teams, but I tell every author I work with: you are not the only author your publisher is doing publicity for." Publicist Shanetta McDonald discusses what she wishes authors knew about book launches.

Fox detectives and otter pirates, labyrinths and libraries, booby traps and boat chases … The Feathered Book … out tomorrow! #kidlit #kidlituk #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #fantasy @everywithwords.bsky.social

Today's the day! Happy book birthday to SOME DAYS I'M THE WIND, written by me and illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova ! 🥳 Thank you to everyone at @barefootbooks.bsky.social and to my wonderful agent, @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for being my biggest champion in all ways on all days!🥰

It's coming!! I'm thrilled to reveal the cover for Corpse de Ballet! us.macmillan.com/books/978125... #murderballet

I'm so excited to announce that I will be bringing another Spanglish book baby into the world! If you liked How to Speak in Spanglish, then you will love MY BARRIO SINGS IN SPANGLISH. So excited that @gabbyzapata.bsky.social will be illustrating this book of my ❤️, a love letter to L.A. #kidlit

Happy Book Birthday to "Origin," a new release from author and illustrator Nat Cardozo. This beautifully-illustrated children's book features portraits of Indigenous children and their communities from around the world. Available now!

Happy Book Birthday to Merriam Saunders' YOU CAN SAY HI WITH ONLY A SMILE! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy book birthday to @scottymagoon.bsky.social's There's No Place Like Gnome's!

I need title ideas for a third book in the ALONE and AWAY series.  Should it be one word? Should it start with A? Have your readers to send me their good ideas. @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Don't think they're on #bluesky but #FreeSpiritPublishing is looking for #kidlit #submissions for their #LatinoVoices writing contest. Follow the link for more info: go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...

I AM, YO SOY by Gabriela Orozco Belt, illus. by @msmirelle.bsky.social is a lyrical, dual-lingual picture book about the beauty of being part of two cultures! This is a wonderful read-aloud book—and a great one to share this upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟

I started rewriting a MG in verse, finished a couple new PB's and queried. Lately it's been prepping for pitch events and fine tuning manuscripts. The plan is to have my MG done by Dec. Inbetween I've been jotting down ideas for new PB's and a YA for the new year🤞No rest for the wicked😉 #kidlitchat

TOPIC: It's quarterly check-in time! Share what you want to (or can) about current projects, what you've been doing for the past three months, and what's next! #kidlitchat

Before #preDV & #DVPit thought I'd repost some pitching advice(1/7) Here's a simple pitch rubric: [CHARACTER] is/lives [STATUS QUO] until [INCITING INCIDENT]. Now if they don’t [MAIN GOAL] then [CONSEQUENCES]. OR [MAIN MOTIVATION] only problem is [MAIN CONFLICT/HURDLE] e.g. my old 140 char pitch:

This is a pinnable post for the #KidLit #MGLit #YALit Book Boosts 📚👍🏼feed, which shares book recommendations from a user-curated list. No self-promo, just authentic recs. To be added, pls read 🧵👇🏼 Please: 📌Save/pin feed if you enjoy it 🔁Repost to help boost these books bsky.app/profile/debb...

The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival is back with another amazing line up! Tune in on September 1st for a special story time with me and @safajarwrites.bsky.social as we read from our books ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA and LEYENDAS/LEGENDS: 60 LATINE PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD. #booksky

#kidlit friends! ⚠️My picture book on the 5 love languages (based en el rancho, México) comes out next year! Can you help me out & press the 🟢green WANT TO READ button? www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... & If you want a 20% off coupon for it, lmk!

Enter to win a critique of the first 10 pages of your novel by editor Stuart Wakefield! I've heard so many raves about his feedback. He asks for a rough synopsis, too, and often gives suggestions on that as well. You have until 1 am Eastern to enter!

Reviews don’t just boost sales—they help a book find its people. Here’s how to get more of them without feeling spammy:

Picture Book Endings: How to end a picture book so readers sigh, laugh, or cheer (and not shrug). #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/08/pict...

#AUniverseOfRainbows (@ebyrbooks.bsky.social) is now LESS THAN $10 - just in time for #BackToSchool! From sun dogs to gemstones, rainbow lorikeets to Vinicunca mountain, this book combines #Poetry w/ #STEM, perfect for educators, librarians & homeschoolers! www.amazon.com/Universe-Rai... #literacy

This week's post is all about the fantastic SHARK GIRL by Kate Beaton! To celebrate, I've developed a new set of reading activities for the book. Find all the fun here: www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/08/18/r... #PictureBooks #KidLit #KateBeaton #Reading #ActivitiesForKids

Contest Alert....the hours are ticking by before #SunWriteFun closes our #writer doors to this year's #nonfiction #picturebook contest! You have until midnight EST so keep #writing, and keep making #kidlit friends! You've got this, #writingcommunity!

Around this time of year, I get ravenously hungry for magic school books… It’s both on-theme and escapist at the same time!!!! Here are 18 delightful middle grade magic school books that are modern, fresh, exciting, and welcoming to all:

Check out these upcoming 2026 Releases from authors and illustrators called NADIA. @TheBookofNadias #NadiasWhoWrite #NadiasWhoIllustrate @nadialhohn.bsky.social @nadiasalomon.bsky.social @ariadelsole.bsky.social @nadiaawriter.bsky.social IG@nadiabmad IG @NadiaHsieh1

I wrote an article with my tips for writing a children’s book. I’m often asked this question, so I thought I’d put it all in a blog post. #kidlit #booksky www.marianallanos.com/single-post/...

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A firefly fest to celebrate the abundant fireflies in the garden this year! angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks #picturebooks

News about @latinxpitch.bsky.social ! Spread the word! #booksky #kidlit

Excellent thread. 17 years ago, I had call #2 from an agent who'd asked for revisions. They told me (paraphrase) "I believe you will be published one day, but I can't sell this book. Some agents would sign you now just to prevent anyone else from signing you in the meantime, but I don't do that." +

My favorite picture books of the year so far. Which are your favorites? imaginationsoup.net/30-best-pict... #kidlit

For every publishing contract I've ever gotten, I've probably gotten 50 rejections. I've sold books more than a decade after first pitching them. The secret to "making it" in publishing is to NEVER STOP ASKING. Pitch every day and collect rejection letters like Pokemon.

✨TRANSPARENCY TIME✨ Buckle up! Finally got paid for my IP gig. So, officially, I no longer have trad pub work. So, I'll break down my trad pub career from 2020-2025 ($ before agent fees): MONEY STUFF: Wrote 3 books (PB, MG, YA) The PB and MG were IP. YA had a $15K advance. MG had $15K. 1/10

“Give more energy and time to how you feel and what you want, and less time to what people think. We’ll never control how we’re perceived, but we’re likely to betray ourselves in the process of trying.” Brene Brown Write for you! Start now. #15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit

You can be proud of your writing *and* want it to be better. You can be excited to query *and* terrified of rejection. Writing is full of emotional contradictions. You’re allowed to feel them all. #AmWriting #WritingLife

Starting my hiatus from writing/querying 3 weeks before my due date and just reading for pleasure instead. It has been blissful☺️ #writingcommunity#kidlit

July 17th is Picture Book Palooza, a free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world! Register at slj.com I will be in the For the Very Young session at 11:05 – 11:55 AM ET talking about LIGHTS AT NIGHT #kidlit #canlit #picturebooks #librarian #PictureBookPalooza

"You can’t control whether or not an agent signs you, or a publisher offers you a contract, or a reader buys your book, or your book wins an award. In this business, one of the only things you can control is the writing itself." —@evalangston.bsky.social

📣 KIDLIT WRITERS! Do you write for little ones ages 2–6? HIGH FIVE magazine is open for submissions! ✏️ Send up to 5 pieces (160 words max) ✏️ Deadline: July 14, 2025 ✏️ Submission link for High Five: highlights.submittable.com/submit #KidLit #WritingCommunity #WriteForKids

So excited about this free course from @sondrae.bsky.social—it is exactly what I need right now!