Good morning! I needed a very quick #OceanDevotion, and perhaps you do too. You can hear the freezing rain hitting me. Ahhh, spring on Outer Cape Cod…

#Teachers! There is still plenty of time in the school year to book me for a free author visit if you are in #Connecticut or the tri-state/New England area. Dm me for details and let's inspire kids to read, write and draw!

Oof. Still trying to do a Monday #kidlit check-in, despite it all... layout for a KING educator guide, prepping for a school visit next week, sketching and writing a bit. How about you?

The Best View. #art #MotivationalKaiju

Great to see Betty Culley at her book signing for LANDSLIDE. Can't wait to read this middle grade novel set in #Maine. You can learn more here: www.bettyculley.com/landslide/ #mglit @penguinschoollib.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social

I'll be here today! 11-1pm at the North Hampton, NH library. #kidlit

Hoppy Easter #greetingcard #BSNM www.greetingcarduniverse.com/holiday-card...

Friday #kidlit recap: it was a rough week personally, but I got that mag illo done, am ready for my library event tomorrow, rewrote my early reader, and tackled graphic design on a KING educator guide (I'm so rusty, but I worked out the main layout finally!) How did it go for you?

Check out this tiger-themed storytime post that includes THE KING OF BOOKS (and more, plus crafts and songs!) #kidlit www.literacious.com/2026/03/18/s...

Day 22 - 🕸️ [ #willmarstudios #peachtober #artsky #web ]

Mychal Threets on Spreading Love for Libraries with ‘I’m So Happy You’re Here' | The Daily Show

This was just a whopper of a day for everyone, right?

Layoff news really sucks. I don't have anything sage to offer but solidarity. If any affected PRH/S&S folx want to chat, I'm totally open. Personally, I was laid off from my editorial role last October, and honestly, it completely shocked me. While everyone always thinks it might happen in

My 2nd picture book,🐍🪨 MEDUSA'S PET ROCK🐍🪨, comes out 9/22/26 with @harperkids.bsky.social! The premise: Medusa, but she's in elementary school, and keeps accidentally zapping the class pets. 🤫 Pre-order link: www.stephlaubooks.com/medusa (And please request it at your library!) #kidlit #booksky

THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT by @kaaauthor.bsky.social + Lita Judge hits shelves today! Happy Book Birthday, Ruby! ❤️ 🐘 ❤️ bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Who needs cryptic AI ads when we have funny picture books made by humans? There is a big crash in my story as well, but it ends with a hug. #kidlit www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554151...

I had a lovely time at a double-storytime at Molly’s Bookstore in Melrose, MA with friend @ajsmith.bsky.social #kidlit

Let's keep Minnesotans in their homes! Donate $25 or MORE to wilsonfoundationmn.org/mpls-respons..., email your donation receipt to [email protected], and I'll send some goodies (MN bird stickers & postcards) to the first 50 donors! Thank you for supporting MN, the need is still great!

The Library is looking for its next Innovator in Residence! Through April 10, the Library invites technologists, artists and other creative visionaries to propose imaginative proof of concepts designed to help the public connect with digital Library materials. newsroom.loc.gov/news/library...

Hey, hey, #kidlitart friends! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 @littlebrownyr.bsky.social just announced that the next round of the Emerging Artist Award is open! It looks like a fantastic opportunity, and the wonderfully talented @mikecurato.bsky.social is the judge! Details here: lbartistaward.com

If you’re wondering why everyone is so enthusiastically sharing this just click and read it. I promise you won’t regret it.

It's Monday #kidlit check-in time. I'm finishing a super busy magazine illustration today so I can visit/help my parents tomorrow. I'm also working on an early reader, and prepping for a few events. How about you?

I’ll post more about my #kidlit book event at Molly’s Bookstore (Melrose, MA) next week, but I wanted to share this super cute display with book friends @cekster.bsky.social and @russcoxbooks.bsky.social

This is my fave #kidlit #conference of the year! I volunteered for years and ran it for 2 years, and I’m thrilled to be back as faculty this year! I hope to see you there! Registration starts at 10AM this morning! Link: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social

Today!

Friday #kidlit recap: I rewrote my early reader, sent out a newsletter, then buckled down on final art for a very busy Highlights spread. Maybe I’ll get that ooo work sesh in next week? How about you?

I'll be at Molly's Bookstore in Melrose, MA for a special double storytime with #kidlit friend @ajsmith.bsky.social - Tomorrow! March 14th at 10:30am

It's Friday the 13th, and I have a new ghost book out!! bookshop.org/a/975/978164... www.amazon.com/dp/1646036751

SHRINKING VIOLET -- time to put a new picture book on everyone's radar! Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning author @laurelsnyder.bsky.social and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator LeUyen Pham have created an instant classic, an inspiring modern fairy tale. Coming March 31st

Hi, all! Caitlin is fundraising for the Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire - an organization she does a lot of volunteer work for and I'm hoping you would chip in and help her reach her goal of $500. She's not really a social media person, so she asked if maybe my pocket friends could help!

Having a mom moment...my daughter could use some votes in this 'artistic kid' contest (pretty sure you need a FB account): artistickid.org/2026/piper-2...

Having a mom moment...my daughter could use some votes in this 'artistic kid' contest (pretty sure you need a FB account): artistickid.org/2026/piper-2...

It's time for Doodle Mail (my author newsletter). Just in time for spring and Easter, I made a dutch rabbit drawing sheet. Plus event news, etc. #kidlit #authornewsletter ginaperry.beehiiv.com/p/let-s-draw...

Last week I shared that I’m hiring a junior designer, but, also, our trade art department as a whole has a total of 5 open roles right now. All new seats, not from turnover. 💙❤️ scholastic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External

I’ve had a lot of folks interested in helping me collect the rest of my signatures—thank you so much. If you’re one of those people, please go to the volunteer link on my website andreaformaine.com and fill out your information there so I can get back to you. ✌🏼🌲

The Wilson Foundation is doubling donations to keep Minnesotans housed. Donate at least $25, email your address & receipt to [email protected], and you can get some MN goodies (cat not included)! wilsonfoundationmn.org/mpls-respons...

Reupping just in case you didn't know that my ghost book is now available!

I got to sleep in (no school today), the sun is OUT, and I had one tiny note on a very complicated sketch. Appreciating the good where I can find it!

Folks, we're 3 days from the end of the campaign and we've only got $100 left to go. Who's gonna get us over the finish line? If you want queer romance on your shelves, back PASSING IN THE NIGHT, today! kck.st/46ydhYF

Ahhh, the first distant rumbles of motorcycles. Early signs of spring in New Hampshire!

Thank you so much for sharing our book!

Monday #kidlit check-in: I have a quiet week to work on a newsletter, sketches for a PB dummy, and writing on an early reader idea. I'd like to work outside the house a bit this week too. How about you?

H.R. 7661 would harm so many publishers, authors, and readers. Only the smallest sliver of human experience would make it onto shelves. If you think kids deserve the world, you are against this bill - please read this article and call your reps.

Friday #kidlit recap: I did all the fun work stuff, moved onto taxes (has to be done). How about you?

Yesterday’s local school visit was so fun! And tiring! 😂 I presented to 400 K-2 in two assemblies, plus a few drawing workshops with 1st graders. Learn more at: ginaperry.com/school-visits

Hi again #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm not sure how I found time to draw & paint this month... It's a mystery (not unlike the situation in this illo! 🔍🐸) I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #library #mystery #childrensillustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Brooke Baum and I’m an author/illustrator represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! I’m open to PB, CB & GN projects! See more at brookebaum.com In school, were you the: 🤡 Class Clown 🏅 Athlete 🎭 Theater Kid 🎓 Smarty Pants 👽 Oddball …or something else!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Spring has come to Texas, which means I’ll get to see both of these native beauties again. You can see more of my work as an author-illustrator at diandramae.com. #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #nature

Happy KidLit Postcard Day!✨ I’m Bear, a cartoonist and illustrator, and I’m looking for fun new projects. #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #cartooning