DAY 12 NF Fest: I use images a lot for research but I had not considered searching for my own book images--until I started a photography-driven project this year. YIKES! I'm so glad I came across this post today by @shreevebooks.bsky.social. So helpful! #kidlit www.nffest.com/2026/02/joyr...

DAY 11 NF Fest: Want to write about someone who is still living? It can be done--just get permission first! @drzathome.bsky.social shares more in today's post. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/writ...

DAY 10 NF Fest: Make your book accessible to educators by creating a supplemental guide! @louisemaamodt.bsky.social walks you through the process and provides some AMAZING examples in today's post. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/teac...

DAY 9 NF Fest: I just finished up my 4th book for the school & library market. it was my longest and tightest project yet! Just like this post by @suebradfordedwards.bsky.social, you have to love research, learning about many things, and be able to write fast! #kidlit www.nffest.com/2026/02/writ...

DAY 8 NF Fest: "Nonfiction awakens curiosity, fosters a desire to learn, and inspires a sense of wonder." YES! Learn all about finding the "IT" factor in picture books with @jpuglow.bsky.social -- And check out these amazing mentor texts! 😍 www.nffest.com/2026/02/the-...

DAY 7 NF Fest: Ideas can come from a lot of places. Newspapers is one of them. Read how Nancy Churnin found some of her ideas in the news. #kidlit www.nffest.com/2026/02/how-...

DAY 6 NF Fest: Can a nonfiction picture book turn into a YA novel in verse? Absolutely! As writers, we have to be open to new forms for our manuscripts. Sometimes they surprise us! Check out this great post by @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social www.nffest.com/2026/02/pb-m...

DAY 5 NF Fest: Writing Nonfiction with @henryherz.bsky.social I love nonfiction #Kidlit that takes new creative approaches like Henry Herz's I AM SMOKE. It's a risk, and there's no guarantee that editors will like it, but when they do, magic like this can happen! www.nffest.com/2026/02/writ...

DAY 4 NF Fest featuring @amyhouts.bsky.social : As a children's author, I've written both on assignment and as a freelancer. Both bring me joy in different ways and I love being able to accept quick assignments in between release dates of trade books. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/assi...

DAY 3 NF Fest: When I was kid, I thought history was nothing but a list of dates and events. When I discovered that history was fully of stories, it changed my view. I was hooked on history! This is why we need engaging nonfiction for kids! #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/putt...

DAY 2 NF Fest: Facts aren't always cut and dry in our research. That's why nonfiction writers have to dig DEEP! #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/fact...

I'm a little late getting started by I absolutely LOVE NFFest! If you write nonfiction for children, check out their blog each month. Every day is filled with great advice from amazing nonfiction #KidLit authors! Here's Day 1: www.nffest.com/2026/02/maki...

Excited to read these new historical novels written by dear friends! I love book mail! 🤩 #kidlit

Just updated the #KidLitEvents calendar for #February. And events keep coming ... be sure not to miss the class, webinar or conference your are looking for. The #KidLit Weekly email has been moved to SubStack so you can now access archives. #PB #MG #YA carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/

What a surprise to meet @woolleystories.bsky.social, another author with @familiusbooks.bsky.social this weekend in Georgia. Our books were sent out together in promo packs to influencers this last fall. EARTH ROVER is absolutely ADORABLE--great #picturebook for kids who love space! #kidlit

Check out this new FREE! #KidLit webinar with @writeloudly.bsky.social - plus an amazing give-away! 🤩 #KidLitEvents

Do you have a word for the year? Have you ever had a word that you wish you could shake off? I'm so excited to feature @darcienaslund.bsky.social on the #WritingWhileImpaired blog. This post was just what I needed this month. Check it out at: writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/stuck-on-a...

So excited to be spending the weekend with amazing #kidlit writers at Lake Lanier in Georgia. Sometimes we just have to take some time to renew our passion for writing!

#KidLitEvents Notice!!! #BluePit happens tomorrow right here on BlueSky. #KidLit

When students leave your library, what do you hope they carry with them? 🤔📚 📸 livebrary

Look what was "spotted in the wild!" 🤩 Thank you to KidLit author @krschmittwrites.bsky.social for spotting M IS FOR MASON JAR at the Mooresville Public Library. I love all the support our NC libraries are giving this book. 🥰 @familiusbooks.bsky.social

SO excited to announce that starting January 1st, the KidLit Weekly will be on Substack! If you are searching for #KidLit classes, conferences, retreats and webinars, head over and check it out! kidlitevents.substack.com #KidLitEvents #PictureBooks #MiddleGrade #YoungAdult

So cool! 🤩 #space #kidlit

What a beautiful festive board book by #kidlit author @chelseatornetto.bsky.social . This took me back to my childhood—I loved going out to look for #Christmas lights! #boardbook

M IS FOR MASON JAR officially has a BookStop page! Check it out and feel free to share with family and friends who are looking for that perfect Christmas gift! www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo...

Dusted my crutches off and made it to my first book event after breaking my ankle 3 weeks ago. It was long day, but totally worth it!

#KidLit events may be winding down for the holidays, but I just added a bunch of new events for 2026! Check out the updated list and sign up for weekly emails so you can stay in the know! #pb #mg #YA carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/ #KidLitEvents

What a wonderful birthday gift from a dear friend this week. 🥰

November is almost upon us (this weekend!) and the #KidLit events calendar is crazy busy -- all the way up to Thanksgiving week. Sign up for the KidLit Weekly so you don't miss out! #KidLitEvents carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/

I ❤️❤️❤️ this idea!

It's #NationalCanningDay! We have wrapped up our canning for this season and I'm enjoying all the filled #masonjars on our shelves. I'd love to know what you have canned this fall! #kidlit @familiusbooks.bsky.social

Heads up! #KidLit #KidLitEvents

Last chance to win a give-away from author-illustrator @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social on my blog. See details on the post below. #KidLit #Giveaway #picturebook #booksky writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/creative-c...

GG's Library bookstore in Prosperity, South Carolina is absolutely magical! What a great crowd for their grand opening event on Saturday.

Can you believe October begins next week? 🤯 This month flew by (I don't even think I promoted the calendar in September! 😂) Check out all the events this fall and sign up for weekly email alerts: carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/ #KidLit #picturebooks #middlegrade #youngadult

Check it out! I'm part of the amazing author line-up at GG's Library Grand Opening Celebration in Prosperity, SC, tomorrow. If you are in the area, come join the party! 🥳🎉 #KidLit #PictureBooks #EduSky #BookSky

I'm so excited to have @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social on the Writing While Impaired blog this week as she shares how she manages her own creative chaos with a calendar system. Hope it is helpful to you as you create through the chaos of life! substack.com/home/post/p-... #kidlit #illustration

Got THE BEST compliment from a bookseller yesterday while talking about M IS FOR MASON JAR: "Were you once a teacher?" 😆 No, but I always dreamed about being one. Now I write educational books for kids! 🥰 #KidLit #PictureBooks #edusky #booksky #bookstores

Hooray for @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social and her beautiful books!!! Did you know she used to climb trees to hide from her neighbors and escape into a book?! Good thing she doesn’t need to hide away anymore because we need her to write and share all of her books with us! ✨📚

A new educational HI-LO title out in the world! Now I have 3.

GIVE AWAY ALERT! Check out my interview with @lydialukidis.bsky.social and enter for a chance to win M IS FOR MASON JAR. @familiusbooks.bsky.social #KidLit #picturebooks @edusky.bsky.social #booksky

Teachers! Librarians! How School Librarian Monica DiGiovanni created a Nonfiction Unit Her Grade 3-5 Students Loved tinyurl.com/3etr4ybm #SchoolLibrarians #TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit @stenhousepub.bsky.social @lisaljrogers.bsky.social

If anyone is near or around Asheville this weekend, I'll be at The Hop Ice Cream and Bubble Tea with @malaprops.bsky.social on Saturday, 9/13, from 2-4 pm. Stop by for a scoop and some book conversation. MOON TREE and M IS FOR MASON JAR will be available for purchase! #KidLit #EduSky #BookSky

One more day to win a copy of M IS FOR MASON JAR through this fantastic give-away! #KidLit #PictureBook #EduSky #BookSky carolbaldwinbooks.com/2025/09/05/m...

Carolyn @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social shares how her book cover shares the spirit of the story. #bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

Way to go @katiedwyer.bsky.social !!!!

M IS FOR MASON JAR got a great review from the Midwest Book Review! @familiusbooks.bsky.social 🎉🤩 www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/aug_25.h...

I'm so excited that #KidLit Author @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social stopped by my blog today to talk about "breaking the silence" of her own battle with #chronicillness. Check it out: writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/breaking-t...

Science is so cool! 🔭🌑 #edusky #kidlit