My @chelseadicicco.bsky.social "Featured Author" interview will go live 4/16! Read the story behind the story of GILBERT AND THE GHOST + a GIVEAWAY! Just comment to enter. Check out Chelsea's monthly author interviews here: chelseasworldofbooks.com/the-blog/ #kidlit #chelseasworldofbooks #giveaway

Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests. We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo! We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗 mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...

Kicking off the IT STARTED WITH A P Blog Tour with @chelseadicicco.bsky.social! We chat about funny stories and delving into the key ingredients for mastering humor in picture books. chelseasworldofbooks.com/2025/03/19/m...

Such an honor to be one of this year’s #PBParty winners for 2025!

I had so much fun doing this interview with Bold Journey and hope there’s a thing or two in here that you find helpful and/or encouraging! boldjourney.com/meet-chelsea...

Thank you @chelseadicicco.bsky.social for interviewing me about my writing process, SEL books, and the inspirations for my stories! #kidlit friends, check out the interview here: chelseasworldofbooks.com/2025/01/15/j...

Hi new #booktok friends! Get to know a little about me as a #kidlit author in this interview with @chelseadicicco.bsky.social. I talk about the inspiration behind my stories, working with a career coach, and developing emotional arcs in picture books. chelseasworldofbooks.com/2025/01/15/j...

This was a really cool way to start the new writing year! Thank you CanvasRebel Magazine for inviting me to be a guest! Such an honor. 🌟 My bucket is overflowing! canvasrebel.com/meet-chelsea...

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for… the official 2025 Feature Interview Guest List is here! Keep your eyes peeled for “guest teasers” and the official schedule 👀 * * * * * #featureinterviewguestlist2025 #writingcommunity #chelaseasworldofbooksliteraryblog

So far this year, I've had the absolute pleasure of interviewing 23 (soon to be 24 before the year is over) AMAZING literary guests for in my special feature interview literary segment on my Chelsea's World of Books website. I've learned so much from each of their stories and 1/

Thank you @chelseadicicco.bsky.social for interviewing me for your blog. I have loved reading your interviews and can't believe I am one now. #teachers #librarians - check out Chelsea's educational resources, too.

In today’s Feature Interview, Stephanie Wildman @swildmansf.bsky.social talks about her inspirational journey to publishing that began at age 69 & how it’s never too late to pursue your dreams! chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/11/20/n...

Many thanks to @chelseadicicco.bsky.social for hosting me on her blog to chat all about my books and journey into the kidlit community. Check it out and get in on one of the three prizes I’m offering! chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/07/03/j...

If you want to learn nearly every morsel about my journey to publication and my career as a children's book author, this in-depth interview by @chelseadicicco.bsky.social is the place to be: chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/06/05/j... #chelseasworldofbooks #featureinterview #giveawayprize

Thanks for asking such great questions and for being such a fantastic resource to others in the #kidlit community, @chelseadicicco.bsky.social l chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/06/05/j... @gabycabezut.bsky.social l @jacobsouva.bsky.social

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist whose style feels like traditional media, even if it's created digitally, who can create very, VERY cute dinos for a new beginning reader series. Reply here with images and a link to your portfolio. Please no emails (except from agents/reps). 💙❤️

Updated my Bluesky Lists w/ custom feeds that filter replies from some lists. debbieohi.link/bluesky-lists Examples: Indie bkstores w/NO replies Kidlit/YA Editors w/NO replies Kidlit/YA Agents w/NO replies cont'd

Just entered my PBParty Google form. Whew! Now, the waiting begins. But at least I can finally get some sleep. Sweet dreams, Kidlit. Sending you all my good vibes and "you can do it" words of encouragement. #PBParty #writingcommunity #contests Thanks again, Mindy! @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social

The 2024 #PBParty contest window is officially open. Wahoooooo! You have until 8 pm EST to enter. The judges & I can't wait to read your entries. We're sending tons of good luck vibes & fairy dust your way. ✨✨✨✨ mindyalyseweiss.com/...

February 22nd is a big day for Kidlit community! Don’t miss #PBPitch and #PBParty Who else is planning to participate?

Tomorrow is a big day for #kidlit writers with #PBParty and #PBPitch! I hope everyone participating gets the encouragement they need to keep pursuing writing what they love 📚

It’s Malory’s book birthday! Here are three easy ways to spread the love: #bookbirthday #adhdandme #neurodiversebooks #writingcommunity purchase/review here amzn.to/3SQJZNp

Story ideas are brewing in this tea house today.

I’m open for business! lol!

Who else is celebrating World Read Aloud day? And what are you reading? I’m reading All The Ways Home by Elsie Chapman. #worldreadaloudday #worldreadaloudday2024 #allthewayshome #elsiechapman #mg #reading

A morning well spent. Tea, stories, cats. What could be better?

To those disheartened by publisher rejections: I started submitting queries & manuscripts to kidlit publishers in 1995. During the 15 yrs before my first children's book contract, I sometimes felt like giving up. Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.

UPDATED: My Bluesky Starter Thread. Newest version can always be accessed via debbieohi.link/starter (link in my profile bio, too). Feel free to share with anyone who needs it! cont'd 👇🏼

Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 #PBParty contest for unagented PB writers & author/illustrators. We have 65 amazing agents, editors & art directors participating so far. It's going to be another epic year! The judges & I can't wait. mindyalyseweiss.com/2024-pbparty...

Here's the list of the 2024 #PBParty contest agents, editors & art directors. Wahooooo! You might want to sit down before reading this--it's mind-blowing. I can't wait to see all the magical matches that will happen this year! Good luck. ✨✨✨✨ mindyalyseweiss.com/2024-pbparty...

The amount of resources available for free at your library is absolutely ridiculous. Wanna do a JSTOR search? Libraries gotchu. Wanna watch a movie for free? Libraries gotchu. Genealogy? Libraries gotchu. Wanna look up digitized images of sewing patterns in 1930s ladies magazines? Libraries gotchu.

Hey writers! I'd love to connect with you. Subscribe and stay in touch. I offer tons of helpful tidbits for writers... like the very popular bi-monthly feature interview segment where I talk with writers/illustrators/editors/agents and we share resources! chelseasworldofbooks.com/the-blog/

For the morning crowd!

So much great advice on ideas and inspiration and how to organize them in the day 13 Storystorm post by Laurel Neme @laurelneme.bsky.social hosted by Tara Lazar @taralazar.bsky.social If you haven’t read it yet, check it out here taralazar.com/2024/01/13/s... Giveaway 👇

Giveaway Reminder: Get those entries in! @debrakshumaker.bsky.social HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: • Subscribe to Chelsea’s World of Books blog • Like Debra’s Feature Interview • Comment on the post letting me know you’ve done 1-2. chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/01/03/j...

Since I'll be away from my computer this week, reminding you of #KidLitAMA on Jan.24th, with @charlenedraws.bsky.social! Hoping to host many more, depending on how this one goes. Thanks to Charlene for being my guinea pig. 😁 See debbieohi.com/kidlitama/ for details + how to nominate future guests.

I am thrilled to be part of Chelsea’s World of Books 2024 featured interview guest list along with these other amazing authors and illustrators!! For more details, visit: chelseasworldofbooks.com/2023/11/22/2...

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We’re just one week away from our Kidlit feature interview with Children’s Book Author & librarian, Elaine M Alexander. We’ll be sharing the inside scoop on library & school visits and how to make informational fiction FUN! Subscribe today so you won't miss out! chelseasworldofbooks.com/the-blog/

#12x12 has truly changed my life and given me the strength, support, and resources I need to keep moving forward in Kidlit publishing. Having a community that’s so warm and inviting and ready to cheer you on and help you is rare. Im so grateful to spend another year with my #writingfamily

Looking for a gentle neurodivergent picture book to encourage conversation? Here’s a peek at my book, ADHD AND ME. bookshop.org/p/books/adhd... #adhd #neurodivergent

I know I’m a day late on posting but I just had to share Dawn’s segment on yesterday’s Storystorm Day 6, with Tara Lazar @taralazar.bsky.social Thanks for sharing your writing prompt and fun ideas with us! @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social taralazar.com/2024/01/06/s...

In case you aren't familiar with it, I have a page called "Who's Moving Where?" that keeps track of editors and new publishers. Last updated in November. www.underdown.org/chchange.htm

#Kidlit writers, I absolutely LOVE critiquing picture books and helping you find the heart of your story. If you'd like to work with me, more info on my website: lisakatzenberger.com/picture-book...

Browse the 2024 Feature Interview Schedule below. Follow the link and subscribe today so you won’t miss out on any of these amazing guests and their journeys to publication! chelseasworldofbooks.com/category/fea...

I'll be on Instagram Live tomorrow (Friday) at noon Eastern time with the Highlights Foundation, answering 3 questions about my submissions strategies workshop and children's book publishing more generally. Join us if you can!

The first Feature Interview of the year has arrived! Today, I’m talking with author of Peculiar Primates, Freaky Funky Fish & Tell Someone, Debra Kempf Shumaker. Learn how Debra wrangles rhyme and weaves heart and education into her children’s books chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/01/03/j...

Today was the first critique group meeting of the new year- and we introduced two new members to the team. We’re so excited to welcome Alicia & Elspeth to Picture Book Society Critique Group! 2024 is going to be a wonderful year. I can feel it! #WritingCommmunity #kidlit