Congratulations to Laurel Goodluck whose picture book Fierce Aunties was selected as a 2026 American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book by the American Library Association!! This is Laurie's fourth AIYLA recognition. View all the winning books: ailanet.org/activities/a... #books #kidlit #scbwi

The Freedom to Read New Mexico Coalition has invited #SCBWI Members to a celebratory read-in on World Read Aloud Day! In front of the capitol in Santa Fe, 2/4 from 11am-1pm Stop by with your favorite book, or grab a book from our table and read with us for ten minutes. #books #kidlit

Season Pass Registration is OPEN! $60 members / $85 non for 9 evening webinars & a 4 picture book intensive. (Or $12 each; $18 non-members) First up: Career Webinar: Build Your Brand Before the Book with Ebony Lynn Mudd, Feb 17 on Zoom www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit

STORIES ARE THE HEART OF THE WORLD: Indigenous author Laurel Goodluck weaves an intertribal celebration of traditions and stories that help Indigenous children—and all children—understand who they are as they enter and discover the world in this tender picture book. #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit

📖 Welcome to The Unbanned Book Network! This is a new program from WNDB designed to break the mold on what children are reading in classrooms while also combatting censorship, which disproportionately targets both diverse books and marginalized authors. 📖 bit.ly/UBNapplication

Indigenous Reads Rising is an online resource for teachers, librarians, writers, and readers, w/books by Indigenous creators, articles & guides to understanding & respecting Native stories, resources to help Native authors w/craft & publication. indigenousreadsrising.com #writing #books #kidlit

Congratulations to Tabitha Orr for Do Fish Swim in the Desert? "Each animal has adaptations to live in that type of desert environment. From Screaming Armadillos to Kalahari Lions all of these animals are either endangered or really interesting." #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit

#SCBWI NM member, 2022 New Mexico Writers Grantee, and current Board Member Zahra Marwan was featured in Southwest Contemporary for her upcoming 2026 exhibition, Paper House, at Hecho a Mano in Santa Fe. Read more here. nmwriters.org/wp-content/u... #books #kidlit #art

Indigenous Reads Rising is an online resource for teachers, librarians, writers, and readers, w/books by Indigenous creators, articles & guides to understanding & respecting Native stories, resources to help Native authors w/craft & publication. indigenousreadsrising.com #writing #books #kidlit

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 [. . .] Jess’s sardonic, self-deprecating blog posts, bursting with humor and heartbreak. . . Top notch." #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit

STORIES ARE THE HEART OF THE WORLD: Award-winning Indigenous author Laurel Goodluck weaves an intertribal celebration of traditions and stories that help Indigenous children—and all children—understand who they are as they discover the world in this tender picture book. #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit

Congratulations to Tabitha Orr for her 5th book, Do Fish Swim in the Desert? "Each animal has adaptations to live in that type of desert environment. From Screaming Armadillos to Kalahari Lions all of these #animals are either endangered or really interesting." #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit

Please support the Freedom to Read & Fight Against Censorship #NewMexico. WRITE how books have affected you & ask the Gov to place 3 library bills on Legislative Session. Email: www.governor.state.nm.us/contact-the-... Share Story: www.freedomtoreadnewmexico.org/share_your_s... #books #kidlit

Write Better Right Now: Plotting Well with Scene Questions At the end of the scene, has the character succeeded? There are several fun ways you can answer that question. See a video/text post: open.substack.com/pub/writebet... #writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

Congratulations to Khadijah VanBrakle whose sophomore novel My Perfect Family is included in the 2025 Kirkus list of Best Teen & YA Books About Family. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/b... #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit #weneeddiversebooks

Santa Fe Meet-up Monday, December 8, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, come-and-go, at Capital Coal Neighborhood Eatery, 326 South Guadalupe St, Santa Fe. It's a time to hang out, catch up and see what is going on! No fee and no registration are required. We'll see you there! #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing

For #GivingTuesday every dollar you donate to the SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund will go to purchasing books for school #libraries across the country that are struggling to fill their shelves with new, relevant books that students want to read. donate.stripe.com/28E6oGeuhe4t... #books #kidlit #scbwi

Congratulations to Khadijah VanBrakle, whose sophomore novel My Perfect Family was featured in Pasatiempo, the cultural insert in the Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper. Read the feature: share.google/YXpkIP6Ue6ip... #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit #weneeddiversebooks

Theme: the Soul of a Story Dec 9, 7-8 p.m. MST Zoom Theme is the soul that truly brings a story to life. You don’t want your message misunderstood. Learn to identify what you want to say and show it in writing. $12 recorded, 30 days access www.scbwi.org/events/theme... #writing #books #kidlit #scbwi

Come help celebrate the 2025 NM Book Award Winners! Join them at Books on the Bosque Sunday, Nov. 23, 3-4:30 pm for reading, signing, and a special activity for the kids. Hosted by NM Writers. @khadijahvanbrakle.bsky.social @booksonthebosque.bsky.social #NMwriters

Evening Virtual Coffeehouse November 19, 7:00-8:00 p.m. MST on Zoom Newcomers and Old-timers alike, join us for free-ranging conversations on craft and the nuts and bolts of the industry and a chance to set accountability goals for yourself. This event is FREE. #books #scbwi #kidlit

Albuquerque #KidLit Meet-up November 20, 1-2 pm Tin Can Alley 6110 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM Get to know our local community and talk children's book #writing and #illustrating with a variety of food options, or bring your own lunch. The only cost is if you purchase lunch. #books #scbwi

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 many SCBWI New Mexico members listed. nmwriters.org/nm-book-awar... #books #kidlit #scbwi

Albuquerque #KidLit Meet-up November 20, 1-2 pm Tin Can Alley 6110 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM Get to know our local community and talk children's book #writing and #illustrating with a variety of food options, or bring your own lunch. The only cost is if you purchase lunch. #books #scbwi

Great info shared by @heykellyjensen.bsky.social on a book banning tool that is being used to control what is in libraries

It’s that time of year again — Book Angel time @oblongbooks.bsky.social ! You can come into the store to choose books for the kids in our program — or you can donate online and the booksellers will shop on your behalf. 📕 👼 📚 oblongbooks.com/bookangel

"For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't know there's anything wrong w/it." www.apmreports.org/episode/2019... #books #kidlit #scbwi #teaching

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