As part of #pbmix26, we were asked to give the inspiration behind our books. Here’s mine. 🙂 #picturebook #kidlit #inspiration

I joined a picture book marketing group with other author/illustrators who have books coming out in 2026 (pbmix26 on Instagram). Looking forward to lots of fun and celebration next year!! 🎉 #kidlit #picturebooks #KidLitMegaFeed

Spent a spectacular weekend at the @waywordwriters.bsky.social Re-Vision Retreat in Branson, MO. We critiqued, revised, connected, supported, and took positive steps toward conquering our path. My writer’s heart is full. ❤️

#kidlit #megakidlit #booksky

A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.

It's been fun seeing familiar faces pop up here this week! If you're just arriving & are an author, illustrator, educator, or librarian, here's a list of like-minded folks to follow: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... And here's how to add yourself to the list: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Welcome, new Bluesky users! 🦋 Feel free to check out my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky, a work-in-progress with the help of the community here: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... Quickstart Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu... Starter Threads: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/st...

Teacher & librarian friends! I'm working on this year's list of author volunteers who'll be offering Zoom read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day on 2/5/25! It should be ready in a couple of weeks - be sure to follow if you'd like access to the list & please share this post to let your colleagues know!

Seeing some of the new arrivals posting about Bluesky being boring. I hate to break it to you, but if you find Bluesky boring, that's 100% your fault, because the only person working behind the scenes here to make it not boring is… you. Here's some of the “work” that I've done and recommend… 🧵

To Bluesky newcomers (esp fellow #Swifties, though I am more of a #SeniorSwiftie 😂): Welcome! 💙 I'm working on an Unofficial Guide To Bluesky with the help of the Bluesky community: debbieohi.link/BlueSkyGuide If you have any questions, pls ask!

And a pub date of May 1, 2026! My debut #picturebook ONE GRAIN OF SAND, illustrated by talented Laura Ramos, will be published by Simon&Schuster/Beach Lane Books. Profound thanks and gratitude to editor @daniellecollins.bsky.social and my amazing agent @heathercashman.bsky.social. ❤️ #dreamscometrue

Calling all picture book #authors #agents #editors #publishers read more about #Skypitch in the link below. This event has so much potential, but it will only be successful if the “buy in” is there for this (free) event. #kidlit boringstorybook.com/skypitch/

A reminder that some of our agents are open to queries at this time. You can try @heathercashman.bsky.social or @ljamstutz.bsky.social. And find their guidelines here: www.stormliteraryagency.com/submission-g...

👋 Hello! Reintroducing myself for #kidlit and #kidlitmegafeed. I’m a children’s book author who writes #picturebooks. My debut, ONE GRAIN OF SAND, will be published by Beach Lane Books in 2026. I’m repped by @heathercashman.bsky.social at @stormliterary.bsky.social. Kidlit rocks!

Had an amazing weekend at the #SCBWI Marvelous Midwest Conference! Met up with long-time writing friends, fellow #12x12challenge and #ctcwriters, attended inspiring presentations, and left with profound gratitude for this wonderful community. ❤️ #MMW2024

Excellent podcast about getting ghosted, @waywordwriters.bsky.social! Thank you for sharing your insights, tips, and advice. Lots to think about. Be patient, be kind, don't take it personally, and above all keep creating!! @heathercashman.bsky.social #writers share.descript.com/view/ANBPs8b...

Cont'd from debbieohi.link/starter-educ...: Looking for good KidLit/YA books for your library collection? Browse KidLit & YA recommendations from Bluesky's book community. NO self-promo, just authentic recommendations of kidlit/YA books people are enjoying. #EduSky #Skybrarians #BookBoosters

Click ABOUT on any Bluesky List to see the users in that list. List Of K-12 Educators & Librarians See my other kidlit/YA & bibliophile Lists at debbieohi.link/bluesky-lists Useful hashtags: #Skybrarians #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians Follow @edusky.bsky.social, reply to their post #BlueSkyTips

*Need help* Are there any posts or websites on how to make a Bluesky cover photo? I’m working in Canva, and so far I can’t get anything to fit.

My first book announcement! So excited to announce my debut picture book, ONE GRAIN OF SAND, illustrated by the talented Laura Ramos, will be published by Simon&Schuster|Beach Lane Books. Many thanks to @daniellecollins.bsky.social, Storm Literary and my superstar agent Heather Cashman!!

Just joined! Big learning curve ahead. Tips and advice welcome. 🙂