@brennajeanneret.bsky.social @joshmonkwords.bsky.social One of the things I truly enjoy about your podcast is you talk often about the reality on how HARD it is to brake in. Thank You both!

Friends!!! Author and beloved podcast host, Brenna Jeanneret, has generously donated a prize for the #KidlitChuckleChallenge humor writing contest. One lucky winner will receive their choice of an AMA session OR a Picture Book Critique. Awesome, right??? Thank you, @brennajeanneret.bsky.social!

Another #KidlitChuckleChallenge prize that could be yours! Thanks for your generosity @brennajeanneret.bsky.social !

#kidlitmegafeed it's that time again! New Verse Show #podcast! @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and get to chat with Rushie Ellenwood author of A Song For Nolan illustrated by Sally Chen!! It's so much more than just a chat, we go deep on representation and gratitude! jmonken.podbean.com/e/girl-chees...

@asiqueira.bsky.social’s and my agent @joycesweeney.bsky.social feature big in this one! Another example of their amazing support and sensitivity for their clients. Ana is amazing. Go listen!

Coming soon: new projects from @sarahalbee.bsky.social @jjohnsonbooks.bsky.social @brennajeanneret.bsky.social @carolinemcpherson.bsky.social + more buff.ly/O1gJVor

Happy #VerseShow #kidlit #podcast day! Today @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and I chat with @asiqueira.bsky.social!! jmonken.podbean.com/e/ana-siquei...

Our editor @writessue.bsky.social talks all about her inspiration for setting up and running The Toy in this new podcast out today...

So excited that the podcast I recorded with Brenna and Josh is now available. In it we chat about The Toy magazine, my two picture books Supermoon and Outside the Box, and my work-for-hire projects. Have a listen!

Happy New #VerseShow #podcast Day! Today @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and I got to chat with Sue Lancaster, #kidlit author and creator of @thetoypress.bsky.social!! jmonken.podbean.com/e/dont-toy-w...

ARCs, ARCs, baby! Advance copies for THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS are here! If you're a reviewer, librarian or bookseller and would like one, drop me a line! 👻 (US only, please, although I can send an e-copy to international friends) #booksky #kidlit

#kidlitmegafeed This is so SO cool!! I'm so proud of my kid! Thank you @littlethoughtspress.com for all you do for the kidlit community and thank you @sharonkorzelius.bsky.social for this incredible story! So cool to have my very own CP illustrate Finn's drawing ❤️

Yesterday I received what I'm going to call mail candy from @kterrette.bsky.social. A lovely card, adorable stickers, and Allie Millington's book, Once For Yes. 🎉💕😊📚 #amreading #amwriting #kidlit @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social @brennajeanneret.bsky.social @rachelshupin.bsky.social

#kidlitmegafeed It's Tuesday and that means a new #podcast Verse Show episode with your hosts me and @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and special guest @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social!! jmonken.podbean.com/e/jenna-elys...

Thank you @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social 🥹 @brennajeanneret.bsky.social and @joshmonkwords.bsky.social are SO MUCH FUN!! #writingcommunity #kidlit

OMG!! Thank you @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social!! @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and I had such a delightful and thoughtful convo with @drenderturmaud.bsky.social! #kidlitmegafeed if you haven't listened to this gem yet put on your list!

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 3! Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/24/g... Then come back & comment on this post w/ one of your "oh no" stories and/or what you did/are doing/want to do to get ready to throw your hat back in the ring. Thanks, Anne, for the Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

HERE IT IS!! A very special (& fun!) CROSSOVER episode between the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social and the You May Contribute a Verse #kidlit podcast! 💃You can find the crossover episode on either podcast. Here’s a link below! 👇👇 #writingcommunity @brennajeanneret.bsky.social @joshmonkwords.bsky.social

OMG!! It's here! The CROSSOVER episode with @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social with @drenderturmaud.bsky.social you didn't know you needed!! @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and I had so much fun recording this gem!! #kidlitmegafeed #writingcommunity jmonken.podbean.com/e/you-me-dan...

Haha! OMG! Please post your guesses if you have any! @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social @joshmonkwords.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed

Brenna and @brittanypomales.bsky.social - I just listened to this episode this weekend (plus the one with Brittany, which I very much enjoyed). So good! It's exactly the kind of podcast that causes me problems. Ha ha. :) And thank you for the sweet shout-out. Hugs from Seattle to the whole crew!

Tag zom-buddy you hope is participating in #kidlitzombieweek 2025! (Because brains are better shared...) 7 days to go! #writingcommunity #kidlit #writersky

It was so much fun!

My sincerest apologies to both the #kidlit community and the amazing @katievenit.bsky.social for posting this a few days late!! #podcast lovers this is MUST for our Verse Show fans!! Listen here and review and pre-order Katie's books at all your favorite indy bookstores!!

Happy Memorial Day! For anyone doing a long commute today we've dropped the episode a day early this week and it's a doozy! Check out maybe the most philosophical show we've ever done featuring the incredible @bonnig.bsky.social! jmonken.podbean.com/e/bonni-gold...

Happy Book Birthday to IF A BUMBLEBEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE by me and Vikki Zhang! I have a LOT of people to thank for making this book possible. (See comment thread) @picturebookseh.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social #YeehooPress #PicnicHeist #kidlitmegafeed #debutauthor #bookbirthday #WorldBeeDay

We’re keeping the party going with one of the coolest podcasts around! 😎 I talk about IT STARTED WITH A P, Kidlit Haha Week, PBparty, and working for The Little Press. Definitely worth a listen. #kidlitmegafeed

It's here! The episode you've all been waiting for–author of It Started With A P @brittanypomales.bsky.social! jmonken.podbean.com/e/the-p-word...

Woot woot!!

Super thrilled to be working with @kterrette.bsky.social !! ✨📚😊 #kidlit #amwriting @valeriebolling.bsky.social @allisonrozo.bsky.social @brennajeanneret.bsky.social @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social @rachelshupin.bsky.social @susandrewwrites.com @hbmichaels.bsky.social

Happy Book Birthday to The Law Of Birthdays! Read about journey here bit.ly/4d5yUlq Thank you @pageturnerlit.bsky.social for believing in this book and making it a reality. If you have a birthday, this book is for you! Grab a copy for an upcoming gift or birthday 🎉

Birthdays are better when you get to share them with friends! @jandolby.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky.social @brennajeanneret.bsky.social Marina Kondra The Little Press Cardinal Rule Press

Happy Tuesday! And happy new Verse Show Day! Check out our latest #kidlitmegafeed #podcast episode with @fangmousbooks.bsky.social!! jmonken.podbean.com/e/vicky-fang...

Someone crashed a car into our local bookstore last night. It's Independent Bookstore Day. 📚 If you're looking to support a local business, might I suggest The Book Jewel thebookjewel.com

💸🧠AUCTION LIVE: Bid on a signed copy of award-winning PEDRO & DANIEL, w/swag @federicoerebia.bsky.social Bid: champ.ly/3zwifp-7 #ndkid#ndkidlitauction #diversebooks #childrensbook #autism #autismacceptance #adhd #neurodiversity #writingcommunity#ptsd #mentalhealth #booksky #charity #nonprofit #donate

Celebrate National Pinata Day with a birthday-themed picture book! @robsayart.bsky.social @brennajeanneret.bsky.social @devpetty.bsky.social @taralazar.bsky.social @theislandwriter.bsky.social @woolleystories.bsky.social

So great to be on the Verse Show podcast and chat with @brennajeanneret.bsky.social and @joshmonkwords.bsky.social - check it out! Thank you for having me! 🍦🙌🏾🎉

Thank you @brennajeanneret.bsky.social and @joshmonkwords.bsky.social for having me! I didnt adequately express how much I appreciate the conversation and how much fun it was to talk with you both!!!

#kidlitmegafeed Check out the new Verse Show #kidlit #podcast episode featuring @judycampbellsmith.bsky.social!! jmonken.podbean.com/e/judy-campb...

👑Today is THE DAY! 👑 IT STARTED WITH A P is available now. Playful, Peculiar, & Packed with Surprises! Will you guess the perfectly hilarious twist? (Probably not. But that's part of the fun!) Written by Brittany Pomales Illustrated by Andrew Joyner Pubbed @penguinkids.bsky.social

The Toy Edition 4 - Nature Sunflower illustration, magazine design and visual identity by GA&T for The Toy. @thetoypress.bsky.social #graphicdesign #illustration #typography #childrensillustration #type #childrensliterature #magazine #nature #sunflowers

Can't believe I made it to the Winner's Circle for the #kidlit contest #50PreciousWords!! Thank you to all the donors and to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for hosting this contest every year!!

IT'S TIME TO REVEAL THE WINNERS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS FOR #50PRECIOUSWORDS!! Huge thanks to my judges, prize donors, and of course, to all 586 brave writers who submitted their precious words! You are ALL winners in my book! viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...

What an awesome start to #Kidlit #HahaWeek with @brennajeanneret.bsky.social. Check it out! Loads of wisdom here!! www.brittanypomales.com/2025/04/01/k...

I've been a long time listener of the You May Contribute a Verse podcast, and now I'm on it! Thank you to Brenna and Josh for inviting me and for the great conversation. 💕

#kidlitmegafeed New Verse Show #podcast today! @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and I chat with @carriefinison.bsky.social about rhyme, her newest book Pigs Dig A Road and she even shares part of the story that got her agent AND the query letter! jmonken.podbean.com/e/carrie-fin...

Check it out!! I'm stoked to be a part of this year's #KidlitHaha Week hosted by the amazing @brittanypomales.bsky.social!! Check out the full post on her blog and enter for a chance to win!!! #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #writing #writingcommunity #funny

I really enjoyed listening to #verseshow with @joshmonkwords.bsky.social & @brennajeanneret.bsky.social with guest Bitsy Kemper. Great encouragement to believe in yourself and take every opportunity!

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