Every little win is a little celebration 💃🥳 #childrensbooks #kidlit #boardbooks #publishing

Now I know why my book wasn't on the shelves when I stopped in to check😂❤️ Gosh, I love libraries. #libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook

Guess what?? It's #FallWritingFrenzy competition time!! I'm happy to be co-hosting with the lovely @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social who created this event. Who's excited?? Details to come. #kidlit #FWF #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #books #writing #competitions #writerslife #Fridayreads

Such a phenomenal prize! Andi Chitty is a cheerleader for the #kidlit community and a wealth of knowledge about both traditional publishing and self-publishing. AND she has donated a #KidlitChuckleChallenge of a Winner's Choice between these great options. ❤️ Thank you, @andichitty.bsky.social!

To everyone who attended last night’s @storytimesprint.bsky.social - thank you! And thanks to @andichitty.bsky.social & @ryannjones117.bsky.social for hosting. #kidlit community is the best! #owinandthemoon

And bonus! Participants will receive an adorable personalized O’win book plate! Come join us! #kidlit us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Get ready for next month's lunar eclipse with a moon-themed @storytimesprint.bsky.social! 🌑 Join us Monday @ 8pm EST to hear @roseannefrank.bsky.social read her and Friederike Ablang's picture book, "O'win and the Moon"! Register Here:👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @ryannjones117.bsky.social

#KidlitChuckleChallenge prize alert! Wanna self-publish? If so, you want to win this AMA call with @andichitty.bsky.social! She is a wealth of knowledge there! Don't wanna self-pub? Instead you could win a PB critique (she gives the best!) or win a copy of her adorable new book!

Agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social generously donated a PB critique to one lucky #KidlitChuckleChallenge winner!

One of my favorite things about BUGS is how stunningly beautiful they can be. There are so many color combos!🤩 (Are you wondering if I have a bug-themed picture book coming out? Yes. Yes I do😂Stay tuned!) #bugs #picturebooks #nonfictionbackmatter

It's TONIGHT! Join @storytimesprint.bsky.social as we talk with @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social about her and Anne Hunter's new book, "The Blue Jays That Grew A Forest"! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #kidlit #storytime #childrensbooks #publishing @ryannjones117.bsky.social

It's a "Bananas in the Bath" sighting in the wild! It looks so great at this local bath and body apothecary😍🐒🍌🛁 This silly little book is the perfect fit for a fizzy bath bomb store that sells a monkey farts bath bomb for kids😂🐒 #boardbooks #childrensbooks #bathbombs #bathtime

Ryann and I are excited to bring you another Storytime Sprint! Lynn Street will be reading THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST🌲Join us Wednesday, August 13th at 8pm est! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @ryannjones117.bsky.social @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks

*RE-READABILITY*🐢 We talk a lot in the #kidlit community about what makes a children's book re-readable. One thing we did for BANANAS IN THE BATH was to add a little turtle on every spread! Kids love finding him, and he helps drive the actions in the story! #rereadability #boardbook #turtle

One of the shops SOLD OUT of all 10 copies of "Bananas in the Bath"! I didn't realize it would be this exciting to restock🥳🐒🍌🛁 #boardbooks #kidlit #newbook #childrensbooks

What an amazing first month of "Bananas in the Bath"! Thank you to everyone who's left reviews, shared the book with friends, sent in library requests, and cheered this little book on. It's been an incredible journey❤️ #kidlit #boardbooks #newbooks #childrensbooks

With every book I send out, it feels like I'm wishing safe travels to a dear friend as they embark on their next Big Adventure ❤️ I hope these books bring so much joy for the little ones they're off to meet! #kidlit #boardbooks #toddlerbooks #preschoolbooks #librarybooks #newbooks

Thank goodness I love this book 😂 One of the reasons I chose to publish this is bc I wanted to read it to my kids. I couldn't have anticipated just how much my youngest would love it, though! Honestly, this feeling is wild. It doesn't get old. I love it 🥹 #kidlit #boardbooks #favoritebook

Today I welcome author @andichitty.bsky.social to the blog to talk about board book Bananas in the Bath.🍌🛁 🐒 Learn more about Andi’s journey as a self published author, how her book came to be, and what comes next for her. PLUS there’s a giveaway!🥳 marianariosramirez.com/bananas-in-the… #kidlit

"Bananas in the Bath" is featured on @marianarios.bsky.social blog today!🍌🛁🐒 Check it out, and don't forget to enter the giveaway✨ marianariosramirez.com/bananas-in-t...

The power of a single library purchase request😍 Thank you Roseanne, I'm so excited the kids in Long Island get to enjoy "Bananas in the Bath"! You (and LIBRARIES) ROCK! #libraries #boardbooks #kidlit

Last night's @storytimesprint.bsky.social event was so fun, though I was more nervous than I thought I'd be! Did you miss it? No worries! It was RECORDED, so if anyone wants me to send you the link just let me know! 🙂 Thank you for hosting, @ryannjones117.bsky.social and @brilawyer.bsky.social!!

Happening tonight! @andichitty.bsky.social @ryannjones117.bsky.social @brilawyer.bsky.social Register via Zoom t.co/Ka3eRMe7ir

It's tonight! Hope to see you there🥳 Register below!👇

Join us tomorrow night at 8pm to hear my debut board book "Bananas in the Bath", and to ask all your (self)publishing questions! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Congratulations to all the winners! And way to go EVERYONE for reviving those UNdead manuscripts🧟🥳

WOOHOO! Our Pledge Contest winners have been contacted!🥳 Check your emails & be sure to check spam! Winners you have until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. EST to complete the Winners Poll that was sent to you. After that time, your prize will be offered to someone else. Congrats! #KidlitZombieWeek #kidlit

Eyeballs. We're giving out lots of opportunities to get fresh eyeballs on those reanimated manuscripts (and some other stuff). Time to keep your eyeballs peeled to see if you've won a new set for your story! #KidlitZombieWeek 2025 #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

That's a wrap! Thanks for joining us for #KidlitZombieWeek. Stay tuned to find out if you won a prize. (And be sure to check your spam or DMs to see if you've been selected for a prize.)

#KidlitZombieWeek is coming to a close! Don't forget to pledge and pitch to be entered to win a selection of awesome prizes! 👇

The pitch and pledge forms for #KidlitZombieWeek are ALIVE! 🧟Don't forget to submit so you'll be entered into the raffle. You might win one of the awesome prizes!

Join us for this extra special Storytime Sprint featuring my CP’s book Bananas in the Bath! Can’t wait for the world to hear this amazing story!

This giveaway ends at 3pm (est) TODAY🥳 Just leave a comment on Susanna's blog post to be entered! susannahill.com/2025/06/17/t...

One more day for this chance to WIN! Check it out. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

I've been so busy with the arrival of my books that I haven't been sharing about #KidlitZombieWeek!! Egads! It's Day 4, but there's still time to catch up on all the amazing advice these authors are spilling. Bring those dead manuscripts back to life! 🧟 #kidlit #prizes #giveaway #writingchallenge

After being on the hosting side for 3 years, I'm so excited to be a *guest* on Storytime Sprint! Join us and ask all your (self)publishing questions!! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Hosts: @ryannjones117.bsky.social @brilawyer.bsky.social #kidlit #storytime

Just a few days left to enter the GIVEAWAY! Leave a comment on Susanna's Tuesday Debut blog post with me by Friday at 3pm est! The randomly selected winner will get to choose btwn: 1. a copy of "Bananas in the Bath" 2. a pb manuscript critique 3. a 30-min Zoom AMA! susannahill.com/2025/06/17/t...

We CANNOT wait for #KidlitZombieWeek to start MONDAY! In honor of our excitement, here is a #kidlit zombie 🧟‍♀️joke: Why wouldn't the zombie eat the humorous #PB?... ... Because it tasted funny. HA! What manuscript are you planning to bring back to life? Share with us! We want to cheer you on!

The organs😱 . . Oops, I mean prizes, are being prepped and packed on ice. And next week's blog posts will be positively crammed with enlivening tips. So, who's ready for zealous zombie brainstorming? #kidlitzombieweek #kidlit #amwriting #WriterSky #WritingCommunity

It isn't every day I get to stock TWO new books at the shop from local children's authors😍 It was so exciting shelving these incredible stories next to an old favorite! Three cheers for these amazing Richmond ladies👏👏👏 #localauthors #kidlit #picturebooks

With just 5 days left until the official #KidlitZombieWeek 2025 kickoff, it's time to get a little skin in the game. Who's ready to play Dr. Franken-kidlit with their dead manuscript? Let's see those hands! sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

I'm so delighted to share that THE Susanna Leonard Hill interviewed me about "Bananas in the Bath" for her Tuesday Debut blog! Take a look, and be sure to enter the giveaway🥳 susannahill.com/2025/06/17/t... #kidlit #boardbooks #giveaway #tuesdaydebut Illustrations by Alexandra Elliot

Tag zom-buddy you hope is participating in #kidlitzombieweek 2025! (Because brains are better shared...) 7 days to go! #writingcommunity #kidlit #writersky

There's NOTHING odd about the number of reviews our participants sent in after our last @storytimesprint.bsky.social with @elaynecrain.bsky.social ! This silly story received 51 reviews! Incredible, everyone👏 And the winner is... . . @mothermoonbooks.bsky.social 🥳 @ryannjones117.bsky.social

Have you checked out the prizes yet? Be sure to follow our generous prize donors! sites.google.com/view/kidli... #kidlitzombieweek

Hey #KidLit #WritingCommunity, the Zombie ApocaLIT is almost here! 🧟‍♀️🧟 Dead manuscript? Check. Reanimation plan? Check. Brain space? Ummm, okay, so that I'm still working on.🤯🤪 #KidlitZombieWeek 2025

Even the most super #KidLit writers have a CRYPT-onite. Power through that #amrevising weak spot with all your friends here at #KidlitZombieWeek 2025. There'll be blog posts, BlueSky discussions, and great #prizes: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

Get your #kidlit zombie walk on! Arms up and lean into your #amwriting super-power with help from @byaliciameyers.bsky.social ‬and all of the amazingly non dead (and did we mention non parasitic) hosts of #kidlitzombieweek 2025: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #WritingCommunity

Don't park your brains! It's full on Plantsers vs Zombies here at #KidlitZombieWeek 2025...(you know, plotters and pantsers unite to bring those zombie manuscripts back from the grave!) GIF us a clue. What's your A game strategy? #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

Writer's brain fog got you in a lurch? Drag that dead manuscript on over to our donor's wisdom page for some helpful tips on getting started. sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #KidlitZombieWeek #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity