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 kids—understand who they are as they discover the world in this tender picture book. #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit

Secret in the Mist: An Abi Wunder Mystery by Linda Wilson, for middle grade readers, won a 5-star review from Reader Views! It received all 5s out of 5 for categories such as Hook, Development, Tension, Flow, Relationships, and more! www.lindawilsonauthor.com/books #books #MGlit #kidlit #scbwi

Libraries don't stay funded by accident. EveryLibrary's donors have helped secure $3 billion in stable funding for libraries since 2012. Every dollar raised helps secure over $1,600 in library funding. Consider donating! www.everylibrary.org/midyearballo... @everylibrary.bsky.social #books #kidlit

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

Revising with Focus: the Thesis of the Novel with Meg Eden Kuyatt July 7, 5:30 p.m. MDT Learn the “thesis statement” approach to editing, look at examples of thesis statements & try exercises to identify and hone in on your novel’s thesis. www.scbwi.org/events/revis... #writing #kidlit #scbwi

Care Is a Muscle: Strengthening Trauma-Informed Practices to Enhance All Students' Well-Being Learn trauma-informed practices that promote student well-being, build resilience, de-escalate stress, and create supportive learning environments. sharemylesson.com/blog/strengt... #teaching

Revising with Focus: the Thesis of the Novel with Meg Eden Kuyatt July 7, 5:30 p.m. MDT Explore the “thesis statement” approach to editing, look at examples, and try exercises to help you identify and hone in on your novel’s thesis. www.scbwi.org/events/maste... #writing #kidlit #scbwi

Library Cards–The New Landscape of Public Library Censorship. A deep-dive into the policies and procedures that accompany getting library cards, with a focus on the impact to young people. This is an amazing piece from Amy Mikel. bookriot.com/library-card...

Secret in the Mist: An Abi Wunder Mystery by Linda Wilson, for middle grade readers, won a 5-star review from Reader Views! It received all 5s out of 5 for categories such as Hook, Development, Tension, Flow, Relationships, and more! www.lindawilsonauthor.com/books #books #MGlit #kidlit #scbwi

👏@khadijahvanbrakle.bsky.social Khadijah VanBrakle's novel My Perfect Family won the 2026 Zia Book Award for YA Books from NM Press Women. The 2026 Zia Award is for women authors of children's books who have a strong connection to New Mexico, through their settings, characters, and/or themes.

Your homework for Pride Month: be gay, read banned books. Full Pride Guide is live in Libby rn! 🏳️‍🌈 https://libbyapp.com/library/queerliblib/guide/pride

For those with nut allergies - @boringstorybook.com I didn't forget you - I also have a nut-free virtual pie to share for tonight's #KidLitChat My 3.1415926 Ultimate Pie pairs well with MY PERFECT FAMILY by @khadijahvanbrakle.bsky.social #KidLitConfections

Revising with Focus: the Thesis of the Novel with Meg Eden Kuyatt July 7, 5:30 p.m. MDT We’ll discuss the “thesis statement” approach to editing, looking at examples as well as exercises to help you identify and hone in on your novel’s thesis. www.scbwi.org/events/maste... #writing #kidlit #scbwi

Secret in the Mist: An Abi Wunder Mystery by Linda Wilson, won a 5-star review from Reader Views! It received all 5s out of 5 for categories such as Hook, Development, Tension, Flow, Relationships, and more! www.lindawilsonauthor.com/books #books #MGlit #kidlit #scbwi

FREE for a limited time! G.S. Harrington's YA sci-fi What We Have Tamed in ebook on all major retailers. If you love animals, STEM, climate fiction, G-rated romance, or suspense (or all of the above), snag your copy and tell a friend! www.bookbub.com/books/what-w... #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit

G.S. Harrington's #YAlit sci-fi What We Have Tamed is free in ebook on all major retailers! If you love animals, STEM, climate fiction, G-rated romance, or suspense (or all of the above), snag your copy and tell a friend! BookBub Link: www.bookbub.com/books/what-w... #books #kidlit #scbwi #scifi

Craft Webinar: #Illustrating with Both Sides of Your Brain June 9, 6:30 p.m. MDT Zoom Join author-illustrator Marker Snyder to learn how to tap into both your logical and creative sides to unlock the full range of your artistic potential. $12 members www.scbwi.org/events/maste... #writing #kidlit

Code: Elephants on the Moon: A gripping #historical novel about a girl who joins the French Resistance on the eve of D-Day, by Jennifer Bohnhoff is FREE! As D-Day looms closer, Eponine must decide whether to join the guerillas resisting the Nazis. www.amazon.com/Code-Elephan... #books #history

Watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, discrimination in libraries and schools, and the fight for the right to read, on Independent Lens on PBS. www.pbs.org/independentl... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing #YAlit #libraries #library #bookbans

Congratulations to Susan Metallo! Her debut #YAlit REASONS TO HATE ME, was shortlisted for the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association "Reading the West" Award! Vote by May 31. readingthewest.com/36th-annual-... #books #kidlit #scbwi #weneeddiversebooks @metallowrites.bsky.social

School librarians work to champion the diverse literature available both in their collections and otherwise. It’s clear that school librarians value diversity in their collection, but let’s take a closer look at the work they are doing: buff.ly/U1NesXN #Libraries #Diversity #Equity #SchoolLibraries

Help Alexandra Diaz celebrate the launch of CAMP BIG TOP in Albuquerque with a stilt-walking demo, reading, Q&A, snacks, & all ages juggling opportunity. June 13, 2pm, Books on the Bosque. @alexandradiazauthor.com #books #kidlit #scbwi

Craft Webinar: #Illustrating with Both Sides of Your Brain June 9, 6:30 p.m. MDT Zoom Join author-illustrator Marker Snyder to learn how to tap into both your logical and creative sides to unlock the full range of your artistic potential. $12 members www.scbwi.org/events/maste... #writing #kidlit

🥇Khadijah VanBrakle's sophomore novel, My Perfect Family, won the 2026 Zia Book Award for YA Books from NM Press Women! The 2026 Zia Award is for women authors of children's books who have a strong connection to New Mexico, through their settings, characters, and/or themes. #books #kidlit #YAlit

RJ Mirabal will present at the free Mesa Verde Literary Festival in Mancos, CO, Sep 5 on his YA Dragon Train Quest Series. See panels on reading and writing, events, and books for sale by visiting authors. www.mesaverdewriters.org/mesa-verde-conference #books #kidlit #YAlit

Congrats Khadijah VanBrakle! My Perfect Family won the 2026 Zia Book Award for #YAlit #Books from NM Press Women. The 2026 Zia Award is for women authors of children's books who have a strong connection to New Mexico, through their settings, characters, and/or themes. @khadijahvanbrakle.bsky.social

Join G.S. Harrington at Books on the Bosque May 23, 2pm to discuss her new YA sci-fi What We Have Tamed & New Mexico's space history. An ASL Interpreter is provided. What We Have Tamed is "a richly-imagined YA sci-fi adventure, perfect for animal lovers!" #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit

Help @alexandradiazauthor.com launch CAMP BIG TOP! Santa Fe: aerial performance, all ages aerial silks and stilt-walking "try it." May 30 2pm Wise Fool NM Albuquerque: stilt-walking demo, all ages try juggling. June 13 2pm Books on the Bosque Both: reading, Q&A, snacks #books #kidlit #scbwi #MGlit

Craft Webinar: #Illustrating with Both Sides of Your Brain June 9, 6:30 p.m. MDT Zoom Join author-illustrator Marker Snyder to learn how to tap into both your logical and creative sides to unlock the full range of your artistic potential. $12 members www.scbwi.org/events/maste... #writing #kidlit

Join G.S. Harrington at Books on the Bosque May 23, 2pm to discuss her #YAlit sci-fi What We Have Tamed, which includes ties to New Mexico's space history. An ASL Interpreter is provided. What We Have Tamed is "a richly-imagined YA sci-fi adventure, perfect for animal lovers!" #books #kidlit #scbwi

"Your child shouldn't grow up in a country where politicians in Washington determine which stories are acceptable. You're the parent. Not the Federal Government." action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661 @everylibrary.bsky.social #library #libraries #read #reading #freedomtoread #books

Congratulations to Susan Metallo! Her debut #YAlit REASONS TO HATE ME, is shortlisted for the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association "Reading the West" Award! Vote by May 31. readingthewest.com/36th-annual-... #books #kidlit #scbwi #weneeddiversebooks @metallowrites.bsky.social

Craft Webinar: #Illustrating with Both Sides of Your Brain June 9, 6:30 p.m. MDT Zoom Join author-illustrator Marker Snyder to learn how to tap into both your logical and creative sides to unlock the full range of your artistic potential. $12 members www.scbwi.org/events/maste... #writing #kidlit

Help @alexandradiazauthor.com launch CAMP BIG TOP! Santa Fe: aerial performance, all ages aerial silks and stilt-walking "try it." May 30 2pm Wise Fool NM Albuquerque: stilt-walking demo, all ages try juggling. June 13 2pm Books on the Bosque Both: reading, Q&A, snacks #books #kidlit #scbwi #MGlit

Craft Webinar: Masterclass in Characterization Jade Lee/Kat Chen May 12, 7-8 p.m. MDT Zoom Explore Core Wounds, Key Strengths as they come from Trauma, Verbs, and Imagery Sets. You’ll finish w/different directions to explore your characters. $12 (members) www.scbwi.org/events/maste... #writing

Have you all seen this "syllabus" of queer adaptations of classics? I am in love. (Also super excited that my September release is on it.) lgbtqreads.com/guides/sylla.... @lgbtqreads.bsky.social is amazing.

Craft Webinar: Masterclass in Characterization May 12, 7-8 p.m. MDT on Zoom Explore Core Wounds, Key Strengths as they come from Trauma, Verbs, and Imagery Sets. You’ll finish with over a dozen different directions to explore your characters. $12 (members) www.scbwi.org/events/maste... #writing

Congratulations to Susan Metallo! REASONS TO HATE ME, made the short list for the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association "Reading the West" Award! Vote here before May 31. readingthewest.com/36th-annual-... #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit @metallowrites.bsky.social

G.S. Harrington’s debut YA #scifi What We Have Tamed, pitched as Noah’s Ark in space, is out! It blends climate fiction with #suspense, #romance, animal conservation, and a deeply emotional core. bookshop.org/p/books/what... Read more: open.substack.com/pub/gsharrin... #books #YAlit

You are invited to STORIES ARE HEART OF THE WORLD Book Launch! at Bookworks, Saturday, May 9th, 1 pm. Littles come early for a craft! We'll be crafting, reading, and celebrating intertribal stories. Special Diné cupcakes from Alana Yazzie's Modern Navajo Kitchen. #books #kidlit #scbwi #picturebook

Success Without the Stress - Get a Handle on Your Author Biz April 28 on Zoom (recorded) A proven three-step interconnected #marketing system teaches authors how to grow their businesses with the least amount of work. $12 (members). www.scbwi.org/events/succe... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing

Text: G.S. Harrington will be at Books on the Bosque on May 23rd at 2pm to discuss her new YA sci-fi What We Have Tamed, which includes ties to New Mexico's space history. An ASL Interpreter is provided. Come out and bring a friend! #books #kidlit #scbwi #YAlit

Sign the petition & send a postcard to your Senators and Representatives today to ask them to support legislation that supports the right to read. action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661 @everylibrary.bsky.social #library #libraries #read #reading #freedomtoread #book #books #author

Career Webinar: Get a Handle on Your Author Biz April 28, 7-8 p.m. MDT on Zoom (recorded) Learn how to craft purposeful conflict that shapes character arcs, enriches plot, and strengthens overall story structure. $12 (member price) www.scbwi.org/events/succe... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing

"Make your book covers work for you" April 28, 6 PM, #Albuquerque Unitarian Church, for the SinC #mystery writers/readers. Kris Bock, author of 30+ #mystery, #suspense and #romance #novels, often with smart, snarky heroines finding adventure in the Southwest. www.croak-and-dagger.com #books

We know that the proposed budget destroys the Institute of Museum and Library Services. But what does IMLS do, and why does it matter? You might be surprised! bit.ly/3WkmIWG via @everylibrary.bsky.social #fundlibraries #saveimls #library #libraries #books #reading

When we begin our lives, stories help us understand who we are. Laurel Goodluck launches her new picture book STORIES ARE THE HEART OF THE WORLD at Bookworks (Albuquerque, NM) May 9 1 p.m. Preorder on the Bookworks website. bkwrks.com/book/9781665... #books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit #weneeddiversebooks

Career Webinar: Success Without the Stress - Get a Handle on Your Author Biz April 28, 7-8 p.m. MDT on Zoom (recorded) Learn to identify internal and external conflicts, raise stakes, and build tension that keeps readers engaged. $12 www.scbwi.org/events/succe... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing

PB’n’J Day! Developing a Cinematic Eye for Illustrators (Sheli Petersen) The Picture Book as a Physical Object (Sope Martin) Plotting Your Picture Book (Ann Marie Stephens) Writing #PictureBooks that Sing (Debra Kempf Schumaker) www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #books #kidlit #scbwi #writing

G.S. Harrington’s debut #YAlit #scifi What We Have Tamed, pitched as Noah’s Ark in space, is out! It blends climate fiction with #suspense, #romance, animal conservation, and a deeply emotional core. #GIVEAWAY to win a copy via Kidlit Weekly 411 ends today. www.kidlit411.com/2026/03/the-... #books