This interview dropped in our lap so quickly and I wasn’t prepared for a photo so when the reporter asked to take one I panicked and grabbed a cartoonish stack of books and said QUICK TAKE IT BEFORE I DROP EVERYTHING QUICK

It's not AI art, it's AI slop.

I used to get distracted while writing, usually remembering things I needed to do or a random train of thought. What helps is writing it on an index card so I can remember to do it later and get it off my mind. This, combined with a pomodoro timer, keeps the momentum going! #kidlitchat

📚 I'm looking for a middle school teacher or librarian to review a young teen novel (ages 12-15) for age appropriateness and appeal. The manuscript is ~40k words. This is a paid opportunity. Please reach out if you are interested or know someone who might be. Thanks! More about the novel 👇 #kidlit

Move Over, Middle Grade: It’s Time for Young Teen Lit, a guest post by Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/02/06/m... @tltkaren.bsky.social @youngteenlit.bsky.social

I still get asked every so often if/when there will be a 3rd Estranged book, and why have I abandoned the story. While I'm touched people are still finding and enjoying those books, I think people don't know that a publisher can choose to not continue a series, same as tv shows.

Funny you should ask. I've been thinking about gifting myself a canopy tent as I contemplate starting a kidlit pop-up bookstore next year #kidlitchat

Is "science fantasy" a thing in #kidlit? I'm brainstorming a project with another author, and I'm trying to figure out if young YA (12-14) like stories that blend sci-fi & fantasy, or if they like to keep the two genres separate.

I'm thinking of starting a pop-up bookstore to sell kid's books. I would set it up at craft fairs and farmers markets in the San Antonio area. But would there be a market for it? 🤔🤔

In case you wondered: #kidlitchat is for all of #kidlit. Whatever your genre, and whether you write, illustrate, edit, sell, teach or recommend books for children, you are welcome! And it's TONIGHT, Tuesday, 9E/6P. See you there!

Some of my kid readers browse Amazon to tell their parents which books to buy them. I've had a few tell me they actively avoid books with covers that look AI. Even kids know to avoid 💩 #KidLit

I’m learning that MG publishing is in a slump. As a middle school librarian, this baffles me because kids are reading more than they have in years past. Do we need to change *how* kids and teens are getting access to these books? Do we need to rethink MC ages? Does MG need to evolve?

Hey #KidLit community (esp #horror writers): I had an idea for a project to keep my creative juices (ew) flowing. Then I thought it would be even more fun with friends! Please share to spread the word & consider joining me this Sunday for the inaugural #KidLitSundayScaries! image alt text in 🧵

#KidLitMegaFeed is a collab feed w/ #kidlit & related hashtags from curated kidlit lists. To post to feed, you must be on one of the participating Lists. READ FEED INFO for how to post (pls don't just reply w/"add me"). Pls: 📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy 🔁Repost to share bsky.app/profile/debb...

So many great suggestions in the replies! Straight to my TBR!

I appreciate all of you who use the Alt-text description for the images you post. As a blind dude I feel so much more included here. For those of you who forget: Did you know there’s a reminder in Settings/Accessibility to toggle on & then it won’t let you post image without Alt-text. Thanks 🙏😎

Reminder that starter packs are updated frequently, so it's a good idea to go back and hit the "Follow All" button again

To make the functions of feeds & lists clearer - my KIDLIT COMMUNITY list has thousands of users on it. Everything they post is shown, i.e. #kidlit content or “I had waffles today.” This list helps populate the KIDLIT MEGA FEED, which stays ON TOPIC for #Kidlit related posts, i.e. NO waffles. 1/3

One of my favorite things about writing #kidlit is receiving fan mail. Kids send me fan art and fan fiction, usually with a line about how I inspire them to make their own stories.

The #KidLitChat feed was moving too fast on deck blue, so I created two columns for the tag. One that includes replies, one that doesn't. I don't know if it helps or if I created extra chaos for myself 😂

Hi #kidlitchat! I'm an indie author based in Texas 🤠 I write chapter books and middle grade (soon) for kids who like video games and horror 🎮👻

Howdy, I'm Jesus 👋 I write and publish #kidlit. My books appeal to young gamers and horror fans. 🎮 👻 I mainly write and publish #ChapterBooks. Kids keep asking me for longer books, so I'll be publishing #MiddleGrade soon. These are some of my books 👇

Once you've set up your deck.blue account, check out this handy YouTube video from @debbieohi.com on how she uses the desktop app to follow a live chat: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5N2... #kidlitchat

I'm setting up deck.blue for tonight's #kidlitchat. I never used Tweetdeck, so this is interesting. I wonder how everybody else sets up their deck blue columns.

Want to request an early review copy of THE GIRL IN THE WALLS? Fill out this form below. t.co/L8aYgcJtOo

I write horror to spread light through the dark... WHY DO YOU WRITE HORROR?

Gradually working on Community-Specific pages in my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky. Feel free to suggest other Community Pages that might be added in the future (esp if YOU have resources I can point to from that page). debbieohi.link/BlueSkyGuide #BlueSkyTips

Hello new Bluesky #kidlit people! When you've had a chance to get settled, I hope you'll join us at #kidlitchat, every Tuesday at 9 pm Eastern. (Consider downloading deck.blue to your desktop to follow along.) No prep--come as you are. :-) See you there!

If you self identify as a member of the #kidlit community, and you recently joined Bluesky, and you’re looking for a quick way to plug into the kidlit conversation here, @boringstorybook.com has a Kidlit Community starter pack that will do the trick. 💙❤️ go.bsky.app/3EhKVqU

Don't forget I made an MG starter pack! Do reply if you want to be added

Where is the #WritingCommunity on BlueSky? And my #KidLit peeps? Follow for follow.

If you have friends in publishing, let them know how poor their reach is on X, and how things are working out positively here. I did a dive on the numbers, the results are plain. The publishers and agencies are wasting their breath over there. boringstorybook.com/break-up-wit... #publishing #authors

I’ve been moderating this list that adds ANY #kidlit related people on BlueSky - illustrators, authors, agents, editors, librarians, teachers, bloggers, art directors, publishers. It’s a huge list growing every day and is one of the lists eligible for the Kidlit Mega Feed. bsky.app/profile/did:...

I'm working on getting a small office for my small press. It's a tiny room, just big enough for a desk, a bookshelf, and a few chairs, but it's a step closer to growing my small business. I still have a lot to learn about marketing before I'm comfortable publishing other people's works.

We waited an hour in line to vote but it was worth it 😔

It's always a huge compliment when parents enjoy my chapter books as much as their kids!

I'll be doing another 'how to use BlueSky' talk, this time with @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social on Oct 26! It's free to attend, pls register on the site: www.scbwi.org/events/bluesky #kidlit #scbwi