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

Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves. action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.bsky.social

SCBWI has members in more than 80 countries around the world. The International Central Region is a virtual “home” region for members with no local regional chapter. Meet ICR Central Regional Advisor Rekha Salin: www.scbwi.org/regional-cor... #books #kidlit #scbwi

Stepping Up to Fight Book Bans – author Eric Rosswood on Authors Against Book Bans, advocacy training and freedom to read @ericrosswood.bsky.social www.scbwi.org/stepping-up-... #books #kidlit #scbwi

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

Code: Elephants on the Moon by Jennifer Bohnhoff is on sale for 99 cents! Set in Normandy just prior to the D-Day invasion, this #YAlit #historicalfiction is a timely read. “A must read for all lovers of historical books.” www.amazon.com/dp/1500287326 #books #kidlit #scbwi

Join us for some “Good Trouble!” Laurel Goodluck Reading/Signing in conversation with Librarian Duane Yazzie Books on the Bosque, June 7, 3pm. Laurel is the author of picture books such as Yáadilá! Good Grief and Fierce Aunties. #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit

This #scam email shows how they're getting better w/AI. It gives specific book details pulled from the description by AI, which probably wrote the text. Be careful! A search found the person and company name on Writer Beware: writerbeware.blog/2024/03/15/t... #writing #amwriting #books #kidlit

Join us for some “Good Trouble!” Laurel Goodluck Reading/Signing at Books on the Bosque, June 7, 3pm. Laurel is the author of picture books such as Yáadilá! Good Grief and Fierce Aunties. #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit

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

Write Here, Write Now #KidLit Meet-up May 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center 7521 Carmel Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 One evening a month, we spend two hours writing together. This event is FREE. #books #scbwi

Susan Metallo’s debut novel, REASONS TO HATE ME, was selected by the ABA for Indies Introduce! "Susan has the kind of writing that kids will respond to with joy. Every adult with kids in their lives should read this.” www.bookweb.org/indies-intro... #books #kidlit #scbwi #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

Bookworks, Saturday, May 24, 1pm, ABQ, NM: Caroline Starr Rose's #mglit verse novel, The Burning Season, set in NM's Gila Wilderness. ★ Excellent pacing, an engrossing plot, and an endearing main character make this impossible to put down. — Booklist bkwrks.com/event/2025-0... #books #kidlit #scbwi

Listen now | Raise the Stakes for more drama in your writing. Take away allies, eliminate possible paths that might lead to success, and you will have a more exciting story. open.substack.com/pub/writebet... #writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

Book launch for Daniela Ramirez debut picture book in English and Spanish! May 17, 3pm, Books on the Bosque. From a military family, Esmerelda discovers that home is where she's always welcomed—thanks to music, dance, and love. www.lasmusasbooks.com/daniela-rami... #books #kidlit #scbwi #pblit

Congrats to @khadijahvanbrakle.bsky.social—MY PERFECT FAMILY got a STARRED review from Publishers Weekly! ⭐ When 16-year-old Leena discovers she has a Muslim grandfather and aunt, she learns that family comes with tangled histories. holidayhouse.com/book/my-perf... #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit