I made two pop-up cards copying mechanisms from Jan Pienkowski’s very cool Haunted House book, one not pictured, but here’s my spider. We also recommend this gross and silly Monster’s Lunchbox, with touch-and-feel details. #popupcard #kidlit #picturebook #bats

It's here! Making Light Bloom, with words by me & illustrations by Julie Paschkis is here! It tells the story of the hidden genius behind the Tiffany lamps & has received 3 starred reviews. To learn more, go to sandranickel.com/books/making... #STEAM #kidlit #tiffanylamps #picturebooks #nonfiction

The AI book list and general enshittification reminded me that I've been credited as blurbing hundreds of books I never have, including books by Patti Smith, Amy Tan, Sidney Sheldon, Joyce Maynard, and Elmore Leonard? And I can't get these fake blurbs taken off publisher and bookstore websites?

Did I mention the prizes include a signed copy of James Marshall's Hansel and Gretel that features an ORIGINAL James Marshall sketch? 👀👀👀 Come to the party! Sign up here!! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

What's that? You're running out of ways to transport your favorite James Marshall picture books? May I suggest this vintage Viola Swamp tote bag? 🖤🖤 Come to my Zoom party for a chance to win this rare bit of picture book merch! Register below 👇 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

wife: how was guarding the two paths today, honey? guard: [looking away] fine wife: did something happen? guard: [tearing up] no wife: would the other guard tell me something happened?

so sad to hear that charles strouse has passed. lots of tributes will talk about annie and bye bye birdie, but i’d be remiss not to thank this man one more time for writing RAGS, an absolute gem of a score and show youtu.be/o4Y8mpIq-_Q?...

Carla Hayden has been an amazing advocate for libraries. To be pushed aside like this is disgraceful.

I’m sorry, a bookstore called BODACIOUS is pulling books due to content?

At a time when kids are being targeted with slop content at an unprecedented rate, PBS continues to provide them with high-quality, thoughtful programming. It’s incredibly frustrating to see their public funding attacked yet again.

Teen librarian Karen Jensen shares an outline for a tween and teen program that teaches tech skills and encourages participants to create their own recipe cards for posterity.

the only way out is to read

Children’s author Mac Barnett wants the U.S. to appreciate picture books | SF Chronicle

Massive congratulations to all the winners, finalists, and nominees. There were so many amazing books this year. The judges were truly spoiled for choice, and it’s a testament to the high level of talent and skill found in children’s and YA publishing today.

Happy #BookLove day ! It's time to present the 2024 CYBILS Awards winners! #cybils2024 📚👍🏼 Read why the judges chose these books here: www.cybils.com/2025/...#BookLove#cybils2024#booksky

Hard to believe it’s that time again, but the Cybils Awards winners will be announced tomorrow. The judges have been hard at work, and we can’t wait to celebrate some amazing books with you all.

The countdown is ON. The winners of the 2024 CYBILS Awards will be announced on Friday, 14 February at 9:00 AM PT|12 noon ET Website first. Then social media. #CYBILS2024 #BookLove #KidLit #MGLit #YALit #bookstagram #booksky

Mac Barnett Named New National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature newsroom.loc.gov/news/mac-bar...

OPEN WIDE is now listed on the Simon & Schuster website and is available for preorder at most retailers! Of course, everyone should preorder two copies—one for you and one for your dentist 😏. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Open-W...

The judges have been working so hard this year, and we can’t wait to share these amazing books with you all.

We'll forgive you if you break out in song. Heck, we're having a hard time not singing, too! The finalists for the 2024 CYBILS Awards will be announced tomorrow. 9:am PT |12:pm ET. If we're not already in your blog reader, right now would be a good time to fix that! #CYBILS2024 #NewYearsDay

Happy holidays ❄️🎀

Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop transformed how we see children's books and the world. Explore her powerful story in this oral history, created by the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table for the 55th anniversary of the award. 📚 #MirrorsWindowsAndSlidingGlassDoors youtu.be/Zm6zmaERJ3c?...

#SchoolVisit folks! My cousin works for the Macomb Intermediate School District in MI and is looking to bring in an author for Black History Month, ideally a Black woman based in MI who publishes #KidLit. Sounds like it pays well for the day! If interested, please reach out and I can connect you!

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“Banning Books Isn’t Just Morally Wrong. It’s Unhealthy.” Such an important and worthwhile post in Time by Sayantani Dasgupta. time.com/7094430/book...

A picture book pitch party on Bluesky this Wednesday #kidlit #picturebooks boringstorybook.com/skypitch/

I’ve been emailing agents & agencies about #skypitch this Wednesday, and have a handful of positive responses, but there is still some resistance to adding a new soc media platform. Aiming for a big #kidlit turnout that shows off the caliber of creatives here and brings more industry to Bluesky.

🍂🎃 no trick, all treat 🎃🍂 Authors/publishers: if you have a book for young audiences published between Oct 16, 2023-Oct 15, 2024, submit it for consideration by the @cybilsawards.bsky.social. From picture books to young adult (fiction and non)—we want to hear from you. www.cybils.com

Halloween is right around the corner, but don’t be scared! You still have time to get your @cybilsawards.bsky.social nominations in. Celebrate your new favorite books for young audiences, from picture books to YA, by sending them our way. Nominations close Sept 30. www.cybils.com/2024/09/cybi...

“Libraries will only exist for as long as we borrow from them. Consider it your civic duty” Excellent here - written in Aus but applies everywhere. Don’t forget borrowing is not just physical books - huge selection of digital audio, ebooks, magazines too. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"In the worst version of the slop future, your overwhelmed and underfunded local library is half-filled with these unchecked, unreviewed, unedited AI-generated artifacts, dispensing hallucinated facts and inhuman advice" nymag.com/intelligence...

Halloween is right around the corner, but don’t be scared! You still have time to get your @cybilsawards.bsky.social nominations in. Celebrate your new favorite books for young audiences, from picture books to YA, by sending them our way. Nominations close Sept 30. www.cybils.com/2024/09/cybi...

Each year our local historical society runs a parade of scarecrows fundraiser. Businesses & orgs in the community create scarecrows and people vote with donations. Usually the library does a character from a book or movie but this year we decided to be a little more meta. Friends, meet Paige Turner.

It's that time of year! Nominations for the 2024 @cybilsawards.bsky.social are now open. Send us your recent favorites, from picture books to YA, and let's celebrate some of the best writing for children and teens happening today. www.cybils.com

Rollin' into SPOOKY SEASON! #illustration #kidlitart #halloween #fall #autumn

The best part of the @cybilsawards.bsky.social? It’s a months-long celebration of authors, illustrators, and the stories they tell. At a time when books for young audiences are often challenged, we get to highlight what makes them so necessary. Join the party. Apply to be a judge today.

Time to take the leap! The #CYBILS2024 call for judges ends soon. We seek readers passionate about kids and teens having access to 📚 that represent them + their lived experiences. If that's you. It's time to apply. Today. Did we mention time is running out? Go here: https://www.cybils.com📚

Finally have my to-be-read pile under control.

In Making Mischief, Gregory Maguire reimagines Where the Wild Things Are using illustrations from Sendak's other works, and it's such an overwhelmingly beautiful tribute. Never read anything quite like it before or since.

I love reading nonfiction for kids and teens--such a pleasant way to expand my horizons (with fewer pages than grown-up books...). And the Cybils is great fun!

Are #KidLit folks ready for me to show up in email asking if you would consider being a mentor for 2025? Mentors do not have to be LGBTQIA+ but do need to support the community and have at least one traditionally published book. The program is three months and three rounds of feedback.

I love being part of the Cybils because it surrounds me with folks who have a deep understanding of and appreciation for children's literature. It's a months-long celebration of these books. If that sounds like you, consider applying today.

You already love reading, yes? You love talking about books, yes? Then why not be a judge and join people who are just. like. you. www.cybils.com/2024/... #cybils2024 #cybilsawards #bookFOMO

If you’re looking for a good reason to be a Cybils judge, Katy’s got six right here. Come celebrate some great books with us!

Hey #PoetryLovers!! This one's for you! Eligibility details + application link here: www.cybils.com/2024/08/cybi... #kidlit #cybilsawards #cybils2024

Spoiler: they found zero books with content inappropriate for minors. It’s almost like librarians are trained to develop their collections with materials appropriate for their communities. www.al.com/news/2024/08...

Hey #kidlit folks! The CYBILS are for you! I’ve been a judge for 15 years and it’s the best.

Yes, Y-O-U! In our 19 years (!) never has a judge said they didn't discover new books or love the camaraderie that comes with hanging out with other bookies. That's why they come back year after year. Make 2024 YOUR year. Apply. Today. www.cybils.com/2024/...