Virtual Shop Talk: Creating Stories That Matter w/ Susan Metallo Nov 13, 7-8 p.m. MST on Zoom Tuesday, October 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. MDT on Zoom This webinar will be recorded and available to registered attendees for 30 days. Cost $12. www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #books #kidlit #scbwi

Set in New Mexico during the Folsom Period, 9,000 years ago: “Earth Shadow has lived in the shadow of his stronger twin brother. He must become a leader or spend his life hidden away.” The ebook is just 99¢ in November. www.amazon.com/dp/B0F199KTJG Also on Kobo, Apple, B&N. #books #history #scbwi

Virtual Shop Talk: Creating Stories That Matter w/ Susan Metallo Nov 13, 7-8 p.m. MST on Zoom Tuesday, October 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. MDT on Zoom This webinar will be recorded and available to registered attendees for 30 days. Cost $12. www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #books #kidlit #scbwi

Join the Schomburg Center for Research in #BlackCulture on Nov 6 for “The Fight for Black Education and Black History.” Scholars, organizers, and teachers discuss teaching and documenting #BlackHistory in this inspiring online program. #Education #EduSky #BlackSky tinyurl.com/59bbtdv6

Radiant by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson won the Paul Rhetts Award in the 2025 New Mexico Book Awards. This award is given to the most highly rated book in the contest. Nelson’s book was among 47 winners and 156 finalists in 39 categories. Congrats! nmwriters.org/nm-book-awar... #books #kidlit #scbwi

Susan Metallo’s Reasons to Hate Me, got a starred review from The Horn Book! "Sympathetic readers will find many reasons to love this book... Jess’s sardonic, self-deprecating blog posts, bursting with humor and heartbreak.... Top notch." #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit

Zia Book Award Contest: This year’s New Mexico Press women will honor the author of the best children’s book who has significant ties to the state. Scan the QR code to learn more or visit newmexicopresswomen.org/zia-book-awa... #books #kidlit #scbwi

Virtual Shop Talk: the Science of Writing Humor w/ Erin Teagan Tuesday, October 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. MDT on Zoom This webinar will be recorded and available to registered attendees for 30 days. Cost $12 (or included with Season Pass or Craft Pass). www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #books #kidlit #scbwi

New Mexico Children’s Book Fair: Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m. to 3 PM, First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Boulevard NE. #Albuquerque Free! #books #kidlit #scbwi #ChildrensBooks

I'm excited to announce "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, & Opportunities" is now open for sign-ups! Yes, what's happening now in #kidlit, but *also* how to follow trends yourself and decide how to respond. October. 14 and 16, $59, will be recorded. www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...

Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹 This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨ Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌 youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...

Congrats to Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Laurel Goodluck, Khadijah VanBrakle, Korie Leigh, Jennifer Bohnhoff, Linda Wilson, RJ Mirabel, and all winners/finalists of the New Mexico Book Awards! It’s great to see so many SCBWI NM members in the list. nmwriters.org/nm-book-awar... #books #kidlit #scbwi

Susan Metallo’s debut novel, Reasons to Hate Me, got a starred review from The Horn Book! "Sympathetic readers will find many reasons to love this book [. . .] Top notch." #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit

🥳🥂Radiant by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson won the inaugural Paul Rhetts Award in the 2025 New Mexico Book Awards. This award is given to the most highly rated book in the contest. Nelson’s was among 47 winners and 156 finalists in 39 categories. nmwriters.org/nm-book-awar... #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit

#Albuquerque Teen Club Book club visit Oct 4: Khadijah VanBrakle will discuss her newest YA novel, “My Perfect Family” (Kirkus starred review) as a special iteration of Read Between the Spines Teen Book Club. libevents.abqlibrary.org/event/148921... #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit

SCBWI New Mexico member Khadijah VanBrakle is featured in the Kirkus article "What Adult Readers Can Learn From YA Books'? www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea... #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit

Join us for a long weekend of writing/illustrating, critiques, & creativity in #NewMexico Sep 26-28! In-person agent & long distance editor will accept submissions after the retreat. Critiques to Laurel Symonds of kt literary due 8/22. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing

New Mexico Children’s Book Fair: Saturday, October 11, 10 a.m. to 3 PM , First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Boulevard NE. Free! #books #kidlit #scbwi #ChildrensBooks

Join us for a long weekend of writing/illustrating, critiques, & creativity in #NewMexico Sep 26-28! In-person agent & long distance editor will accept submissions after the retreat. Critiques to Laurel Symonds of kt literary due 8/22. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing

Barnes & Noble members get 25% off all preorders September 3-5. Use code “PREORDER25” You could preorder books such Lilibet Makes a Friend by Kersten Hamilton! #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit #picturebook

Join us for a long weekend of writing/illustrating, critiques, & creativity in #NewMexico Sep 26-28! In-person agent & long distance editor will accept submissions after the retreat. Critiques to Laurel Symonds of kt literary due 8/22. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing

Leena discovers tangled family history w/a Muslim grandfather and aunt she never knew. Khadijah VanBrakle’s launch event for My Perfect Family is 9/6! Order before 8/26 for a signed copy + FREE sticker, bookmark! Pre-Pay for 15% off! Free; RSVP. page1book.com/khadijah-van... #books #kidlit #YAlit

Albuquerque #KidLit Meet-up, Aug. 21st, at 1pm at Tin Can Alley. Get to know our local community and talk children's book #writing and #illustrating. The only cost is if you purchase lunch. We try to get a table upstairs. If it is nice outside, check a balcony. #books #scbwi

National Association of Black Bookstores Launches: Its mission includes “promoting literacy, amplifying Black voices, and preserving Black culture.” www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #YAlit

Join us for a long weekend of writing/illustrating, critiques, & creativity in #NewMexico Sep 26-28! In-person agent & long distance editor will accept submissions after the retreat. Critiques to Laurel Symonds of kt literary due 8/22. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing

Cover reveal for The Beasts Of Winter! "A thrilling, heartfelt, and magical companion to The Daggers of Ire from J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers!" #books #kidlit #scbwi #MGlit

Escape your daily distractions and join us for a long weekend of creative work Sep 26-28 in New Mexico! With an in-person agent and a distance editor. Written/In-person critiques are available. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #NewMexico

16-year-old Leena has always wished for a big family… then she discovers she has a Muslim grandfather and aunt she never knew. Khadijah VanBrakle’s My Perfect Family launch is Sept. 6! It's free but RSVP. Order now for 15% off, a signed copy +swag! page1book.com/khadijah-van... #books #kidlit #YAlit

Join us for a long weekend of creative writing/illustrating in New Mexico Sep 26-28! With in-person and long distance agents, who will accept submissions after the retreat. Written/In-person critiques are available. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #NewMexico

Escape your daily distractions and join us for a long weekend of creative work! With in-person agent Laurel Symonds of KT Literary, who will accept submissions after the retreat. Written/In-person critiques are available. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #NewMexico

Leena discovers tangled family history w/a Muslim grandfather and aunt she never knew. Khadijah VanBrakle’s launch event for My Perfect Family is 9/6! Order before 8/26 for a signed copy + FREE sticker, bookmark! Pre-Pay for 15% off! Free; RSVP. page1book.com/khadijah-van... #books #kidlit #YAlit

Susan Metallo’s debut novel, REASONS TO HATE ME, was an American Booksellers Association "Indies Introduce"! “A hilariously relatable confession blog from an autistic theater kid after she’s accused of cheating with her best friend’s partner.” www.bookweb.org/indies-intro... #books #kidlit #YAlit

Escape your daily distractions and join us for a long weekend of creative work! With in-person agent Laurel Symonds of KT Literary, who will accept submissions after the retreat. Written/In-person critiques are available. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #NewMexico

Escape your daily distractions and join us for a long weekend of creative work! With in-person agent Laurel Symonds of KT Literary, who will accept submissions after the retreat. Written/In-person critiques are available. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #NewMexico

Escape your daily distractions and join us for a long weekend of creative work! With in-person agent Laurel Symonds of KT Literary, who will accept submissions after the retreat. Written/In-person critiques are available. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #NewMexico

The Author Website $12 July 8, 7-8 p.m. MDT on Zoom Whether personally developing a website or hiring a pro, learn from Pura Belpré honoree Alexandra Diaz useful suggestions on what to include. This webinar will be recorded. www.scbwi.org/events/the-a... #books #kidlit #scbwi

Escape your daily distractions and join us for a long weekend of creative work! With in-person agent Laurel Symonds of KT Literary, who will accept submissions after the retreat. Written/In-person critiques are available. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #NewMexico

"Drawing on original research, expert analysis, and the latest data, this report highlights how book bans have evolved into a comprehensive political strategy aimed at undermining public #education, silencing voices, and promoting school privatization." bit.ly/3Gcg0gt #books #libraries #Censorship

Congrats Laurie Goodluck! She Persisted: Deb Haaland will represent New Mexico in the "Discover Great Places Through Reading" at the National Book Festival in Washington, DC, in September 2025. Learn more: bookfestival.nmculture.org bookfestival.nmculture.org/she-persiste... #books #kidlit #PBlit

She Persisted: Deb Haaland, by Laurie Goodluck, was chosen to represent New Mexico in the "Discover Great Places Through Reading" at the National Book Festival in Washington, DC! bookfestival.nmculture.org/she-persiste... #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit

Escape your daily distractions and join us for a long weekend of creative work! With in-person agent Laurel Symonds of KT Literary, who will accept submissions after the retreat. Written/In-person critiques are available. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #NewMexico

Escape your daily distractions and join us for a long weekend of creative work! With in-person agent Laurel Symonds of KT Literary, who will accept submissions after the retreat. Written/In-person critiques are available. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #NewMexico

Join us for a long weekend of creative work in Pecos, New Mexico! In-person agent Laurel Symonds of KT Literary will offer written/in-person critiques & accept submissions from attendees. www.scbwi.org/events/toget... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #NewMexico

The Children’s Book Boot Camp is now taking applicants! Join author/illustrator/teacher Pat Cummings for three sessions, including one meeting with an agent, an editor, and a creative director. Email cbbc.workshop @gmail for details. Applications due June 13. #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit

Changemakers: #SCBWI ILF hosted remarkable leaders in children’s books like author/actor/activist Maulik Pancholy, authors Ann Brashares, Ben Brashares, and Winsome Bingham, high school student free speech activists, and more! Recording on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVuG... #books #kidlit

Early Bird Pricing for the Virtual Summer Conference Ends June 25. Join SCBWI July 31 through August 3 to experience inspiring keynotes, industry panels, a special look at Indie Publishing, plus thirty-six breakout sessions. www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... #books #kidlit #scbwi

June is #LGBTQIA+ Pride month, a celebration for those who identify as part of the broad queer community/allies. YA author Lisa Freeman shared her top "Pitfalls to Avoid" when representing LGBTQIA+ characters with Writer's Digest. www.writersdigest.com/publishing-i... #books #kidlit #writing #scbwi

Congrats Laurie Goodluck! She Persisted: Deb Haaland will represent New Mexico in the "Discover Great Places Through Reading" at the National Book Festival in Washington, DC, in September 2025. bookfestival.nmculture.org and here: bookfestival.nmculture.org/she-persiste... #books #kidlit #PBlit

The #SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund has opened a new grant for independent #bookstores. They’ll be granting three bookstores $1,000 each to partner with an author, illustrator, or translator of children’s literature to put on an event in their store. www.scbwi.org/ilf-bookstor... #Kidlit #books

This post is (sadly) still relevant. Art and Activism: Political activism is important but it’s physically/financially impossible to do everything, and trying = burnout. Creative people have something else to offer... janetleecarey.com/dream-walks/... #writing #books #kidlit