This week on Kidlit Survival Guide (the substack I write with @fangmousbooks.bsky.social) I shared some advice for creators on how to start a newsletter including platforms, finding readers, and what to write. Let me know if you have any questions! kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/how-to-sta...

This week on Kidlit Survival Guide, I talk about how to keep your ideas flexible while you’re developing a story. Read more from @christinenevans.bsky.social and me every week! kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/staying-sq...

How many things do you juggle everyday? What would happen if you dropped one of them? That would depend if it’s plastic or glass. I wrote about this idea on Kidlit Survival Guide this week, the substack I write with @fangmousbooks.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/kidlitsu...

I’ve been kinda absent on social media so I only just saw this on here. ICYMI too, here’s some new book news!

Absolutely loved today's newsletter from the Kidlit Survival Guide. Thank you Vicky and Christine for being so vulnerable @fangmousbooks.bsky.social @christinenevans.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/kidlitsu...

A local bookseller recommended EVELYN THE ADVENTUROUS ENTOMOLOGIST to a customer who gifted it to a friend’s daughter: “…it was the first book her daughter ever read on her own—by choice! She even asked if she could bring it to school. The woman said the girl’s mom was almost in tears with joy.”

How do you find joy both in life and in publishing? @fangmousbooks.bsky.social and I shared our small joys in our latest Kidlit Survival Guide post. kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/finding-joy

In case you missed it: @christinenevans.bsky.social asks local Books, Inc. bookseller Robin Stern burning questions like how she decides which books to stock and what authors can do to help. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitsu...

There's still time to bid on over 400 amazing items in the @kidlitforla.bsky.social auction. I'm offering TWO picture book critiques to one lucky bidder. www.32auctions.com/organization...

Books Inc., the chain of indie stores I worked for for nearly a decade filed for chapter 11 today. If you're in the SF/Bay Area, please consider dropping in and buying a few books. If you're not maybe today's the day to order a book from their website. They ship everywhere. booksinc.net

I’m participating in the Kidlit for Los Angeles auction to raise money for wildfire relief. Bid on my TWO picture book critiques before the auction closes! #kidlit www.32auctions.com/organization...

We're on Kidlit Survival Guide today talking about finding creative inspiration. ✨ @christinenevans.bsky.social bit.ly/4gJW15K

With the holidays approaching + my author copies burning a hole in my closet, I'm doing a #giveaway of *signed* copies of all my books! That's EMMY IN THE KEY OF CODE, RECIPE FOR DISASTER, PASTA PASTA LOTSA PASTA, *and* LUCKY PENNY to 3 lucky winners. Reshare and ❤️ to enter! US only.

I made a homemade version of my favorite holiday treat! (Starbucks’ Cranberry Bliss Bars)

In the latest Kidlit Survival Guide (the Substack I write with @fangmousbooks.bsky.social) I shared my writing gratitude list. What or who would be on yours? open.substack.com/pub/kidlitsu...

This is so lovely! Thank you @sylviaichen.bsky.social ❤️

What to do when your #kidlit book isn't on that "Best of" list... Some thoughts I hope will help, on the @scbwi.bsky.social blog: scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/11/what...

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm a children’s publishing #art director. To celebrate Bluesky’s recent 20M user milestone I’d like to gift a FREE one hour Zoom portfolio-review/coaching-session. 1. Reply w/ your art. 2. Random winner. 3. No DMs please. I will look closely at every reply! 💙❤️

This week on Kidlit Survival Guide, I talk about Writing STEM Fiction for Kids, including mentor texts in Informational Fiction and Narrative Fiction, plus tips for approaching your own STEM topics and stories. kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/writing-st...

Time for a book giveaway! If you'd like me to mail you an advance copy of my Apr. '25 MG novel in verse THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES, follow & share this post. Bonus entry if you also reply w/ a pic from a recent hike! I'll draw winners on 12/1. About the book: bookshop.org/p/books/the-... #edusky

Suggestions for newly arrived Bluesky folks - it'll be easier for your communities to find you if you: 1) Fill out your profile completely 2) Include your website if you have one 3) Write a post or two right away so people who view your profile can get a sense for you & your voice here

Wonderful book event yesterday for @katrynwrites.bsky.social with @grubreport.bsky.social at @lindentree.bsky.social!

It's so nice to see so many writer friends making their way onto Bluesky! I'm mainly here and on Substack these days (with the occasional foray into Instagram although I deleted the app). If you want to follow me on Substack too here's my most recent newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/christin...

Writer friends! If you're having a tough time focusing on your novel right now, try doing some writing off-draft, in a separate document. Here are three Small Assignments you can try to keep working, even when it's hard to focus: 1/4

pdated my LFL for Halloween 🎃 including a signed copy of THE BOO CREW from @fangmousbooks.bsky.social. I love my library 🥰 #kidlit

For those wondering: I'm not participating in #Skypitch but am helping spread the word because some people still associate pitch parties w/Twitter 🙄. To convince them otherwise: help events like this grow. boringstorybook.com/skypitch Pls follow @skypitch.bsky.social & help boost? #KidLit

Where’s All the Short Fiction for Kids? A Talk with Renée Watson and Torrey Maldonado on These Much Needed Books afuse8production.slj...

Opened my own Little Free Library this week! I love checking it to see if people have used it 🥰 My daughters painted the round windows on each side.

Do you love Little Free Libraries? Gather some bookish friends and go stock local LFLs with copies of your books! I had a great time doing just that with @fangmousbooks.bsky.social, @laurazarrin.bsky.social, @tracybishopart.bsky.social, and @timmccanna.bsky.social last week!

Hello, Bluesky folk! I'm Mel Beatty, a #kidlit author from Western Maryland and indie bookseller at The Curious Iguana in downtown Frederick. Most recently, I've been celebrating the release of my picture book with @charlenedraws.bsky.social, THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE DAY

Join #12x12PB Founder @juliefhedlund as she discusses why pacing is such a critical layer in #picturebooks. Pacing controls the tempo and rhythm of the story via strategic page turns and minimalistic descriptions. youtu.be/m-pgtep-w5I#12x12PB#picturebooks.#kidlit #amwriting

📚#PBBookATeers - Promotion group for PB authors📚 If you're a traditionally published author with a picture book coming out in 2024-25, join our co-marketing group to help promote and support your work! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Have you ever thought about writing or illustrating children's picture books someday? I have a free series over on my Substack called #PictureBooks101. Part 1: Getting Started debbieohi.substack.com/p/writing-an... #SubstackSky

#illustrators I am currently looking for a stellar middle-grade illustrator whose work skews toward spooky/horror without being scary. Would love to see you drop your portfolio below (not currently taking DMs) 🖌️

In every book there’s an essential word that I can’t spell. For EVELYN THE ADVENTUROUS ENTOMOLOGIST, I couldn’t spell adventurous & in THE WISH LIBRARY it was librarian. In THE MAGIC MAKERS CLUB, it’s entrepreneur. I never get it right! Do you have a word like that in any of your projects? #kidlit

Nothing sets the stage for a new school year like a great read-aloud. Check out our new multi-author series THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS for a series your readers will be clamoring for all year long! www.hachettebookgroup.com/landing-page...

This comic applies to artists as much as writers. Guess what stage I'm at right now? 😁 #DebbieOhiComics #KidLit

Hey, Chicago! This Saturday morning @thetututeacher.bsky.social, @fangmousbooks.bsky.social, and I will be holding a storytime extravaganza at The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn at 10am! It's gonna be a blast - invite your friends (and even your nemeses)! #kidlit #storytime #authorlife #edusky #skybrarians

I just finished Kirsten Larson's 6-week book-study workshop, and her next set of classes is open now. If you're writing or revising a nonfiction picture book, or even *thinking* about it, I can't recommend this class (and her book!) highly enough. payhip.com/b/hjAz5 #picturebook #nonfiction #kidlit

New to Bluesky? A feed lets you scroll the topics you want to see. A list shows a group of people with something in common. Starter Packs help you follow people and feeds easily. An explainer w/ links relevant to #kidlit & #publishing here: boringstorybook.com/a-list-oflis...

Hey #KidLitMegaFeed friends! I have quite a few leftover BlueSky felt magnets and laminated magnets from #ALA and would love to share them. Comment below with your best writing/illustrating tip/advice/coping mechanism, and I’ll randomly choose recipients this week until I run out of magnets.

Reminder that @boringstorybook.com has a great article with a BUNCH of links to #KidLit & #KidLitArt related Lists, Feeds & Starterpacks you can use! (He also quickly explains what IS a list, Feed & Starterpack at the start of the article) boringstorybook.com/a-list-oflis...

Ask the Agent Question of the Day: It's sad when publishers close -- is there anything authors and readers can do to help? Well, no. You are not gonna stop million/billion dollar corporate mergers. But also, there ARE ways you can help the book industry. PLEASE! www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

#KidLitArt - This Starter Pack is of KidLitArt folks who ACTIVELY (more than once a week) post on BlueSky 👇 go.bsky.app/2TG6ZBR Pls share with friends here or on other platforms!

Yay! Love seeing @christinenevans.bsky.social at my signing!

I’m having the best time at #alaac24! I’ve seen so many friends, met so many librarians, and I signed DEAR MR. G for an hour which was a dream come true 😭🥰 #kidlit

So excited to see lots of author friends and librarians this weekend! See you soon ALA San Diego ✈️ #kidlit #alaac24 Who else will be there?

Hey #kidlit illustrators, do you love DRAGONS? I do! I’m looking for an artist who can breathe life into a comedic dragon w/ mass appeal for a new character-driven graphic-reader series (ages 4–6). Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

It's a launch party!!! On June 9, join me at Linden Tree Books to celebrate AVA LIN, the first chapter book series that I've both written AND illustrated! I'll be in conversation with @christinenevans.bsky.social, plus live drawing, treats, and stickers! RSVP: bit.ly/3UZdajE