One flag. Thousands of hands. 30,000 STITCHES. 🇺🇸 Join @amandadavisart.bsky.social for StoryMakers on KidLit TV. Learn the inspiring story of the National 9/11 Flag & create your own helping hand! 🙌🏽 www.kidlit.tv/StoryMakersA... @hachettelibrary.bsky.social #kidlit #NeverForget #911Anniversary

🇺🇸 The restoration of the National 9/11 Flag would never have been possible without many helping hands. Join @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag as she denonstrates how to create a Helping Hand craft: www.kidlit.tv/ready-set-dr...

🇺🇸Join @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of 30,000 STITCHES, THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE NATIONAL 9/11 FLAG, for the StoryMakers Podcast. Work along with Amanda to create your own helping hand — a reminder that it feels great to work together & help others: www.kidlit.tv/kidlit-radio... #kidlit

Early reviews are here! I’ll be posting more of them throughout the week. SOMETIMES STORMY written and illustrated by me, releases with @freespiritpublishing @tcmpub on October 7th but is available for preorder now! ⬇️ www.silverunicornbooks.com/item/iO57odv...

Marketing advice brought to you by @PB25Vibes member, @amandadavisart.bsky.social ! #Publishing #marketing #editors #writingcommunity #amwriting #kidlit #author #PB25Vibes

Sometimes Stormy swag is here! Bookmarks and Art Prints for all those who preorder a signed copy through The Silver Unicorn Bookstore!🎨📚#shoplocal ⬇️ www.silverunicornbooks.com/item/iO57odv... … #kidlit #kidlitart #preorder #indiebookstores #kidsbooks @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

"Revising the manuscript without personal attachment was the hardest," says Amanda. @amandadavisart.bsky.social #revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing

🐳 WILL & KRILL is out on June 10th! PRE-ORDER GIFT ALERT!🐳 If you pre-order WILL AND KRILL, you'll receive an exclusive digital bundle of fintastic screensavers and wallpapers! Preorder: staceybyer.com/books To claim your GIFT, fill out this short form: forms.gle/UsHSgkuYCJcw... #preorder

Congrats, Amanda! We can't wait to see CHASING THE LIGHT!

Happy World Art Day! Here's a small peek into my creative process for my upcoming picture book Will and Krill! Available in stores on June 10th. #kidlitart #kidlit @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Beyond excited to announce my next picture book inspired by a trip I took to Iceland. Thrilled to be working with the amazing team at @marblepress.bsky.social and partnering with the talented @farynh.bsky.social ! BIG thanks Jennifer Unter for helping this one find the perfect home! 💜 #kidlit

#MSWL: Strategy #NF books to address tough topics, concerns, questions, & challenges faced by kids ages 8-12. Seeking new & timely topics based on your passion & expertise. #MSWL #toughtopics #kids #kidlit #teachers #writers #authors #selfhelpforkids 🧠❤️ ✏️ www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/de...

Author/illustrator @amandadavisart.bsky.social takes on heavy issues in SOMETIMES STORMY with more positive vibes #author #illustrator #authorillustrator #pb25vibes #positivevibes #childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebook

Thank you @ronnawriter.bsky.social for having me on the blog to chat about Sometimes Stormy!

The community here is so great. Everyone #kidlit on Bluesky should check out the KIDLIT MEGA FEED If they haven’t done so. bsky.app/profile/did:... #kidlitchat

You can do it! Great advice from @amandadavisart.bsky.social, author of SOMETIMES SHADOW and MEMORY MARCH, two amazing picture books releasing this year. What is YOUR mantra for 2025? #KidLit #PictureBooks #Educators #Librarians

Welcome to #TlSky 📚Join the list: tinyurl.com/tlskyform 📚The list: tinyurl.com/tlskysheet 📚Pin the feed: tinyurl.com/tlsky 📚Grab the Starter Packs on the List: tinyurl.com/tlskysheet 📚Use Camel Case for #accessibilityforall

If you’re going to be at the NCTE conference on Friday, PLEASE stop by my signing booth and say hello! Can’t wait to see so many #kidlit #kidlitart friends and meet members of the @worthykidsbooks team in person! It’s going to be a fabulous weekend!!

Honored and humbled to share this conversation w/ Matthew Winner on the The Children's Book Podcast where we chat about 9/11, 30,000 Stitches, hope, community, and healing. Hope you get a chance to listen and share with others today as we honor and remember ❤️ www.matthewcwinner.com/post/reachin...

I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️‍🌈💖

@boringstorybook.com can you please add me to the #kidlit list?

Excited to have my art be a part of the Pink Chair Storytellers gallery at the Frame Center for their show titled, “Storytelling in Art: A Visual Story Told in Just a Moment” Opening reception, June 20th! Hope to see some local friends there!

WIN A COPY of OLD TO JOY from writer Anita Crawford Clark! #sweetshoutout To enter: Retweet Tag a friend Winner announced Sat 17th

🌟WE WON 🌟 @michellieart.bsky.social Thank you for this honor @hindislibraries and for all you do to promote literacy and learning to those in need! 💜 Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!

What a stunning and heartfelt story about the loss of a parent. Beautiful illustrations and a story of healing. @amandadavisart.bsky.social @michellieart.bsky.social

@amandadavisart.bsky.social Wow! What a book! I didn’t know this story and can’t wait to share it with my fifth graders. Thank you, Amanda!

Day 26: 2023 Unique Biographies for Kids. Today for 31 Days, 31 Lists I’m focusing on those bios that feature their subjects with a bit of creativity. Bios for the masses! Bios for the kids! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2023/12/26/3...

Excited to see that MOONLIGHT MEMORIES was selected as a finalist in the picture book category for the @hindislibraries Females of Fiction Award! Thank you for this honor and for recognizing the importance of including kids books on loss and grief in our collections! 💜

Thank you @amandadavisart.bsky.social for sharing your work with #BookExpedition! Beautiful books! ❤️

We're making stickers for the launch of #GnomesAndUnGnomes: Poems of Hidden Creatures! I'm obsessed. Check out this beautiful Basilisk by artist, Creedance Kenna, inspired by Melanie Singer's poem, COCOA with a BASILISK. @audreydaywilliams.bsky.social writersloftpress.com/gnomes-ungnomes/

Looking for a fun community challenge whose goal is to inspire personal development, NOT guilt? Join my #GoldStarChallenge. Download my free calendar template PDF. Your challenge can be ANYTHING & only share when/if you want to. My Nov self-challenge: Write a poem every day. How about you?

Here we go! We are rounding out Day 7 in 7 DAYS OF BOOKS with 4 INSPIRATIONAL #Kidlit titles. Check them out! Request them at your library! Leave reviews! There are many ways to earn entries for the giveaways from these creators. Winners are chosen NOV 2nd. Go to skwenger.com/blog for details

Are you a pre-published Kidlit or YA creator who doesn't have a book published yet but would love to start connecting with others in the community? Or you're just a kidlit/YA book lover who sometimes posts about books you enjoy? Pls read entire thread 🧵👇🏼

🎨✏️ Excited to announce my author-illustrator debut, SOMETIMES SHADOW, based on my experience growing up with a father who struggled w/alcohol use disorder. 🙏 Thank you to the team at Free Spirit/Teacher Created Materials and my agent, Jennifer Unter, for seeing the need and value in this story.

It is #BannedBookWeek and what if we stopped banning books and let readers decide for themselves whether or not to read a book? @levarburton.bsky.social - the honorary chair encourages all to take action on #LetFreedomRead day- Oct 7! #kidlit #kidlitart

I’m not sure how many of the #indiebookstores have arrived here, but I was so tickled to see my latest book face out at The Wandering Jellyfish in Niwot, one of my fave local indies. #kidlit #picturebook

I'm excited for this upcoming #STEAMTeam title, ONE DAY THIS TREE WILL FALL, by Leslie Brand Booth, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. Coming March 6. 2024! #kidlit #nonfiction #EduSky rb.gy/svs20

Oh! Oh! "Don't write words. Write music." This comes from Gary Provost. #kidlitchat

✨COVER REVEAL ✨ If you enjoyed In My Mosque, you are going to ❤️ Ramadan Kareem - a delightful celebration of Ramadan around the world. Hatem Aly’s illustrations are truly stunning. Pub date: Feb ‘24 Preorder: www.harpercollins.com/products/ram...

It's publication week for ☀️SAVING THE SUN☀️ !! Catch up with the blog tour (links on my linktree in bio) and watch out for giveaways. PB featuring nature, magic, love and kindness plus intergenerational 💗 Stunning illustrations by Sara Ugolotti 💜 Published by Page Street Kids

For those of you who don't know me, I host a KidLit Events Calendar list on my website with seminars, classes, webinars, retreats, and all kinds of activities available for KidLit authors and illustrators. Check it out at carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/

Are you a K-12 educator and/or librarian here on Bluesky? Pls REPLY TO THIS POST so kidlit community can see! I also encourage you to add yourself to @edusky.bsky.social's list (all educators, not just K-12): bsky.app/profile/edus...

I'm finally done!🙌🏻 Database + book covers of 1,460 picture books I've recommended since #ClassroomBookADay began! 9 years worth of my work & almost a month of full time days pulling it all together. I hope they're helpful in planning your read alouds! You can purchase at my ko-fi: bit.ly/cbadshop

✨TOMORROW✨ Excited for a storytime and signing at Barnes and Noble! Hope to see all my local friends there! 🤗

Honored to interview @armyvet5.bsky.social abt her newest PB, THE WALK, a heartwarming intro to civics gorgeously illus by EB Lewis. Pre-order this poignant & joyful book abt creating community, lifting voices, & exercising our right to vote. Comment on the blog to enter the giveaway! bit.ly/45GyCwO

✨ Honor. Remember. Heal ✨ Art from 30,000 Stitches, illustrated by Sally Wern Comport. ❤️ bookshop.org/p/books/30-0...

For those interested in the writing and illustrating picture books, I've been posting a free series called Picture Books 101 over on my Substack: debbieohi.substack.com As I gradually cull the number of social media platforms I'm most active on, I'm starting to settle on Bluesky and Substack.

Today's the day! THEY LEAD: THE WOLF PACK is now available. ✍️June Smalls 🖼️Yumi Shimokawara bookshop.org/a/96202/9781... 🐺🐺 #BookBirthday #Kidlit #picturebook #NF #PB #Wolf #Endangered #Classroom #ChildrensBook