Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 13): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: 1st Pages Critique w/Kat Brozozowski, 25 Marketing Tips, Website checklist, more. Thanks Cindy Chang for the illustration, @penguinkids @JoyRevBooks & Nina Snyder for the PB & YA giveaways.

⚽️ It's STEALING THE SCORE release day! I'm excited to share this fun World Cup-themed soccer mystery I'm so grateful to the many people who made this book possible, so I'm sharing the acknowledgements. ⚽️Order a signed copy from my indie bookstore, Prince Books: bit.ly/StheSPB

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 30): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: GN class w/ @teresarobeson.com, book festivals, chapter book course, more. Thanks @ericcastleman.bsky.social for the illustration, @sylvialiu.bsky.social & Nazneen Akbari for the MG & PB giveaways.

Enter @kidlit411.bsky.social's giveaway for my boo, STEALING THE SCORE, out on Tuesday Feb 3...

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 23): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor program, Story Stakes, Following Up with Agents, more. Thanks to @sjwinklerart.bsky.social for the illustration, @carriefinison.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.

How fun is this? A cover reveal for my book, NOW THAT WE DON’T TALK coming out in Oct from Scholastic. Thank you Yaoyao Ma Van As for the art and Maithili Joshi for the cover design. Can’t wait to share this fun story about two dogs who conspire to “parent trap” their feuding owners.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 16): www.kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: What If for PBs, 20 Writing Podcasts, PB conference, more. Thank Katrina Snyder for the illustration, @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social and @ediblewords.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems. To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @sylvialiu.bsky.social ! Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation is a thrilling sci-fi novel that follows Hana Hsu's mission to save herself—and her friends—from a dangerous plot to control their minds. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 9): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social Social, Low residency MFA @lindenwoodmfa.bsky.social, Get Your Creativity Back. Thx @olgasmithart.bsky.social for the illo, @sarashacter.bsky.social Nicole Krashin for the giveaways.

Thanks for the shoutout!

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 2): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: 9 Tips for PBs, @inkedvoices.bsky.social workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.

Stock up on your soccer books at the Barnes & Noble preorder sale! bit.ly/soccerBN WHERE ELLA WENT @lauriemorrison.bsky.social; STEALING THE SCORE; THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP TROPHY @angelacervantes.bsky.social; LUCIA'S GOALS @angelapadron.bsky.social @christinabforshay.bsky.social

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 26): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: Subtext; Marketing & Publicity in 2026; Storystorm w @taralazar.bsky.social, more. Thanks @emmagrahampics.bsky.social for the illustration & Heather C. Morris for the PB giveaway.

This week I got an early copy of my next MG book, Stealing the Score. What a thrill to hold the book for the first time! Can’t wait to share this World Cup themed soccer mystery with everyone on Feb 3! Here’s my unwrapping video! @marchsoloway.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social

@teresarobeson.com is the most inspiring creator I know! 🤩😻😍

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 19): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: Character Arc, Setting Media Goals, Submitting to Agents/Editors workshop w/ @hunderdown.bsky.social. Thanks @lskutscera.bsky.social for the illustration and Brittany Saulnier for the MG giveaway.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 12): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: @12x12challenge.bsky.social registration; Author Events 101; WRAD, more. Thanks Harvey Walls for the illustration, Ricardo Cortez and @oksanna.bsky.social for the giveaways.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 5): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentorship, PB Revision Tips, Query Letters, more. Thanks Yuliya Kalé for the illustration and @namrataag.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.

This is happening tomorrow…there’s still time to sign up with @inkedvoices.bsky.social

Excited to be a part of this new venture with my longtime agent @marchsoloway.bsky.social!

Woo hoo! Thank you @msyingling.bsky.social for the shout out! Can't wait to share STEALING THE SCORE with readers in February!

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 28): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Break Thru Creative Barriers; @inkedvoices.bsky.social scholarships, more. Thanks @matillustration.bsky.social for the illo, @penguinkids.bsky.social & @dellarossferreri.bsky.social for the giveaways.

The reviews are coming in, and I'm grateful that people are loving STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery of a missing soccer superstar, coming out from Scholastic on Feb 3! A 🧵 Thank you Kirkus Reviews: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... Pre-order: bit.ly/StealScore

At the start of a project, are you paralyzed by the blank page? Do you have too many ideas? While drafting, are you stuck in the muddy middle? On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social

Join us on Dec 5th for this webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unlocking creativity and pushing through creative blocks. Sylvia will be sharing exercises and lots of tips for accessing our creative mojo! app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...

Yes, I can't wait! #NCTE

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 14): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Writing Scenes with Senses, Tabling Comic Shows, Crowdfunding webinar, more. Thanks @heatherbell37.bsky.social for the illustration, Manu Delpech and @laurenkerstein.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

Really loved @amandaspino.bsky.social's entry!

Excited for #NCTE2025 in Denver this year! I'm looking forward to moderating panels with some amazing authors! Let me know if you're attending, would love to connect. @meganefreeman.bsky.social @sylvialiu.bsky.social @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social

We are very excited for this upcoming webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unblocking & unlocking creativity! Open to non-members too! app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... #Writingcommunity

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 7): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: What Makes a PB work, @scbwi.bsky.social Winter Conference, Copywriting, more. Thanks Nancy So Miller for the illustration & @darahenrywrites.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 31): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Purpose of the Second Act, Free PB webinar, School Visit Primer, more. Thanks @mirandakramos.bsky.social for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Scholastic for the giveaways.

VAASL's Annual Fall Conference will be held in Williamsburg, VA, on November 5-7, 2025. We spy a great lineup of #SCBWI #kidlit creators authors who'll be there, including our member Dionna, @sylvialiu.bsky.social, @cynthiacliff.bsky.social, @ginjerclarkebooks.bsky.social, @suefliess.bsky.social

Hi friends! An e-ARC for STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery is available on Edelweiss. Check it out. Coming out from @scholastic.bsky.social on Feb. 3, 2026. #bookposse #bookallies #booksoujourn #bookexpedition #booksquad #booktrek

I'm excited to host a creativity workshop on Fri, Dec. 5 with @inkedvoices.bsky.social, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm ET. I'll be giving my popular class on breaking through creative blocks at the start and during writing projects. Sign up: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (Free members/$25 others)

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 24): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Powerful PBs, Fix Word Count, Creativity Workshop with @sylvialiu.bsky.social, more. Thanks @nmillerillo.bsky.social for the illustration, @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and Sheri Dillard for the PB giveaways.

Listen to the full episode here: youtu.be/aIkU6abeIb4?...

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 17): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Halloweensie contest, illustration classes, TikTok virality a myth, more. Thanks Tricia Candemeres for the illustration, @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social and @cassfederman.bsky.social for the giveaways.

We're pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade poetry anthology, LIMELIGHT: CURTAIN UP ON POETRY COMICS! by @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social illustrated by Chuck Gonzalez (Charlesbridge) out Oct. 28. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...

We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, GRAY SQUIRREL LOSES IT written & illustrated by @cassfederman.bsky.social (Penguin Random House) out on Oct. 21. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...

Thank you @cindyschrauben.bsky.social - I had a lot of fun chatting with you yesterday about the importance of joining creative communities. youtu.be/aIkU6abeIb4?...

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 10): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Writing Voice, Plot & Story Arc, KidLitWriMo & more. Thanks Judy Elizabeth Wilson for the illustration & @jennmoudahi.bsky.social and @swildmansf.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

Fairytale in Progress @carastoutauthor.bsky.social Marvelous Morrie Turner @dontate.bsky.social The River She Became @emilyvargabooks.bsky.social Friends Furever @sylvialiu.bsky.social

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct. 3): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: Story in Reverse, PB Endings, PB pacing workshop, more. Thanks @staceybyer.bsky.social for the illustration, @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social & Jenna Elyse Johnson for the giveaways.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Sept 26): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: PB Tips, Humor in Kid Lit, Comp Title Workshop, more. Thanks Bodhi Kim for the illustration, @victorpineiro.bsky.social & @meganclendenan.bsky.social for the MG & PB giveaways.

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS by @victorpineiro.bsky.social (Sourcebooks) To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Sept 19): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: Kid Lit Trends course @hunderdown.bsky.social , Joyful Marketing @juliefhedlund.bsky.social Reverse Outline, more. Thanks Erin Niehenke for the illustration, Running Press Kids & Scott Lape for the giveaways.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Sept 12): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: Successful Query Examples, Voice vs. Tone, Book Awards, more. Thanks to Eric Castleman for the illustration, Macmillan and Third State Books for the PB giveaways.