Found these at ski center last weekend!

Season's Readings Last Day! In this new holiday title, The Nativity meets The Mitten! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se...

I love all the layers in this! I wasn't expecting an epistolary format. The letters add interest and provide an effective vehicle for educational elements while maintaining the child's voice and agency. Now I want a peek at the end papers! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se...

Double feature! A cute rhyming book set on December 24th, that rhymes, but isn't The Night Before Christmas. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...

Today's a double feature day. I love the moonlit spread featured in this interview with the illustrator of A Cowpoke's Christmas. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se...

This book piques my interest. I have many Swedish friends and the holiday ornaments they've given me over the years are some of my favorite things. Dalas, hearts, gnomes, straw and snowflakes! Bring it! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se...

Check out this original solstice title! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se...

Beyond the ordinary: crafting stories that stand out open.substack.com/pub/throughl...

Reading out of my genre.

Seasons of Kidlit offers multiple opportunities to connect with other professionals and get feedback on work. My treat bag is full. Check it out! Free book, RYS Speedpass & above the slush sub!

Looking to make a difference? Here's some inspiration. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Who knew there's a National Fossil Day? www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...

LAST Trick-or Treat Post! If you are looking for an kidlit agent, read this post! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

This fall PB has some nostalhic and colorful touches. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Once again catching up after some off grid time! Here are the tricks and treats from the last few days. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

On day ten of trick-or-treating we hear from a publisher. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Almost missed this double feature from the other day. A kids with no special powers CAN go on a magical adventure! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...

I wonder is this pitched Anansi the Spider meets Dracula. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Here's an author with over 100 books and her own publishing business. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Celebrate and promote the freedom to read this week. bsky.app/profile/pwki...

Trick & Treat from Tarantino on Tuesday! See post below.

And now for Monday... check out how this author maximizes hooks with titles! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Could six possible endings pull a kiddo from screen to book? www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Ctaching up after the weekend! DAY 4 = A fall book for all. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Day Three! Getting that to-do list written seems to be a universal help for all occupations and ages! Cute! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Day Two: Trick or Treat www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

#FallWritingFrenzy2025 Entry Done! It's been an opportune morning! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social I checked this offering out! www.thepbretreat.com/courses/comm...

Seasons of Kidlit has a double feature on their first day. Treat yourself. Reading is brain candy, while writing's more of a trick! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...

If you need author inspiration after a long, dry "spell" of no offers, then read this interview! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people- exciting news, the donors up up! Check them out here & pls share: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... #FWF #kidlit #writingcommunity #writing #amwriting #amreading #competitions #stories #writer @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social

Thank you to all the generous people who give their time and talents to assist others in rising. Give back. Check out this author's site, books, and blog. www.andrewhacket.com

Also, let's give a HUGE CHEER for this year's #KidlitChuckleChallenge HA-norable Mentions! 🎉🎉🎉 These entries were so good, we simply could not let them go without any recognition. Truly hilarious! Well done, HMs! #kidlit #WritingCommunity

YES to success! It's true that you miss 100% of the shots that you never take. Sometimes you hit the target! Much gratitude to all the professionals who offered their time and talents to make this event happen, and to the very generous prize donors!

Checking this out! Looks like a lot opportunities to connect and have some fun along the way! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/let-s-t...

Check out this new book that is like a story walk through time, but specific to one place. Fantastic illustrations draw the reader in while historic, scientific, and cultural affirmation of land use is lyrically represented in this nonfiction picture book!

I’m excited I can officially share the cover of BEFORE I LIVED HERE. It’s a book about the history of the land where you live. Here is the fun cover by illustrator Victo Ngai. I can’t wait until the book releases on Aug. 26. #StacySJensen #VictoNgaiart #NealPorterBooks #history #artshelf #Colorado

ÁNH'S NEW WORD was selected to be included in the 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Books. Thank you NCSS and the Children’s Book Council (CBC)! The full list of books is here: www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel ARE YOU NOBODY TOO? by Tina Cane (Make Me a World/ RHCB). To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)

🎉 Congrats to @jyotigopal.bsky.social! 📚 ONE SWEET SONG was named a 2025 BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (Age Under 5). Illustrated by Sonia Sánchez. Published by Candlewick Press. #kidlit #12x12PB

JUST ANNOUNCED: 2025 FEATURED AGENTS! Join our superhero agents—Leah Pierre of Ladderbird Agency, Lori Steel of SteelWorks Literary, & Ritu Anand of D4EO Literary—as they use their industry X-ray vision to analyze #picturebook queries from Summit attendees. Early Bird 6/11 www.picturebooksummi...

This week’s “study haul,” in order of publication year. Quite a span of topics, all good reads!

The literacy crisis open.substack.com/pub/throughl...

Writers. WHY is technology advanced enough to allow a car to parallel park itself, but there is no keyboard button for an em dash?

Registration for #scbwisummer25 is open! I'm delighted to be on faculty for the Illustrators Intensive this year, along with the amazing CECE BELL (I'm a huge fan so am esp honoured). Info: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... Illus Intensive: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... #KidLit #SCBWI

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Start conversations about emotions, feelings and tough topics with these books. ⛈️ DARK CLOUD, written by Anna Lazowski and illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee

I have recently discovered th benefits of Bookshop.org on Independent Book Store Day. I hope to peel myself away from the bigger retailers to support "locals." Okay. I wrote it. NOW I'm committed to the actual follow-up of shopping this way. Wrote a review. uk.trustpilot.com/reviews/681a...

Do you know these titles?2/3 belong to my critique group members and the 3rd is to help me get there too!

Daffodils and new reads!