Craft, Connect, Celebrate in conversation with Megan McDonald Feb. 21, 2026 www.scbwi.org/events/sf-no... @karengebbia.bsky.social

I’m excited to announce that I’m now represented by @janinele.bsky.social at JLLA!!! Grateful to so many who have been along on my writing journey thus far, but for now I’ll start with a shoutout to #PBParty for providing the opportunity for this connection! #KidLitMegaFeed #PictureBooks

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Clip clop clip clop Ordinary day . . . Grocery shopping . . . Horses on the sidewalk Sonoma County, Ca 💕

You’re the best Leah!💕

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Such amazing #picturebooks coming from this crew!

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Wait until you see Aimee’s delightful #picturebooks ! Can not wait!💕

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Wait until you see what wonderful #picturebooks these incredibly talented creators have sailing your way ❤️ #kidlit #booksky

such a lovely and meaningful #picturebook 💕🌿

Yay! So excited to see Alexia’s upcoming #picturebook 💕

Yay! So honored to be part of this amazing crew of #picturebook #kidlit creatives 💕

OOOH! a new #picturebook by @lizgardensalad.bsky.social and Audrey Vernick with illustrations by Fiona Lee!! YAY! www.publishersweekly.com/9781665948371

I’m a huge fan of @deborahhopkinson.bsky.social !! Can’t wait to see this! 🔍

This #picturebook is exquisite! Beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated, filled with page-turning tension and love, all from a child’s perspective 💕💕💕

Yay! @meilinc.bsky.social writes charming books with important societal winks! Can't wait to see them in print!

Some cool marine sponge colors in the tidepools during the nice low tide #naturalist 🌿 🦑@thecacoast.bsky.social @sonomacoast.bsky.social

Don’t miss this one - it’s gorgeously written, exquisitely illustrated, told from a child’s perspective about an important little known historical figure who used his navigational skills and bravery to pilot slave families to freedom in the midst of a sea battle - stunning 🤩

Wait until you see @leahschanke.bsky.social ‘s new picture book It’s gorgeous, moving, and important

Yay! So excited to be part of this creative crew! Don’t you just adore Teresa Meier’s cute logo art?!🥰 #booksky #kidlitart #picturebooks

Yay! So excited to see more books from this amazing group of creators! And so thrilled to be one of the Crew! #booksky

#kidlit #picturebooks #booksky #kidlitart friends I *finally* have an IG account - please find me there @ karengebbiawrites and follow me so I can find you and follow you!! 💕 www.instagram.com/karengebbiaw...

Cuz ya never know when you might need emergency chocolate 💕 Essential #writing tools for #kidlit #picturebooks and beyond 📚✍🏽💕

This is lovely 🥰🥰🥰 #pocturebooks #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

So sweet! 🥰🥰🥰 #picturebooks #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #picturebooks How adorable is this 🥰🥰🥰

#picturebook creators this quote from @lizgardensalad.bsky.social is EVERYTHING! You and I have been given a sacred quest: to write highly illustratable stories with heart and musicality and emotional resonance – always with the child audience at their center. Lucky us. Liz Garton Scanlon 💕

What fun! #picturebook 💕

This is such a special book - brilliant balance of fact, story and larger themes of community and care💕

Me too me too! So excited to see it! 💕

Can’t wait to find this one! Perfectly child-centered and utterly gorgeous illustrations💕 #picturebook love!

Doesn’t this look adorable! ☺️ 🐈‍⬛ #picturebooks

Such a perfect book 🤩🐢🚌🫛

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Another nice succulent in bloom picture No reason 🌿

Just a nice succulent in bloom picture No reason 🌿

Such a delightful escape from, ya know, all the stuff Fun voice Cozy mystery series

Love this! 😂✍🏽

Seen on Christian Robinson’s substack today Encapsulating the patience and trust required to be a creative #art #kidlitart #picturebooks

Ooooh! Don’t miss this #picturebook event if you’re in Charleston SC! It’s such a fabulous book and delightful author💕

Sigh, the bots haven’t figured out which name and cute kid to use on their fake accounts

Such a sweet book! I'm excited to know that a fall book is on the way also! #picturebooks #seasons

🤩🤩🤩 #picturebook love 😍😍😍

Another great podcast episode covering two favorite books and of course impressive #kidlit #librarianfashion 💕 These two don’t seem capable of creating a single episode that’s less than delightful 📚✍🏽

#picturebooks #kidlitart 💕💕💕

Absolutely over the moon imaging what magic @brizidamagro.bsky.social will bring to my words So grateful to the @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and @nancyrosep.bsky.social teams 💕

You know that a historical #picturebook is pretty darn amazing when The Historical NOVEL Society can’t resist reviewing it 🤩📚

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