Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday? Reply below with info + link to the post. Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.

It's a Bananas in the Bath SING-ALONG! Well, a teaser at least😆 This video took a bit of time to put together, so I'm sharing a sneak-peek before I dive into the rest of the book! ENJOY!! #singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong

HAPPENING TOMORROW at 8 p.m. EST. Join us to hear @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social read MAZEL TOES! (illustrated by Annita Soble). Note: this sprint WILL BE recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @andichitty.bsky.social @ryannjones117.bsky.social

Join us on @StorytimeSprint tomorrow at 8pm as we talk with @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social about "Mazel Toes!" (art by Annita Soble) and hear Audrey read it! We'll also have a Q&A and GIVEAWAY! Don't forget to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @ryannjones117.bsky.social #kidlit

I try to do 1 thing everyday for my books (nothing is too small), and today I added them to the SCBWI BookStop page! It was $25 per listing (so $50 for the 2 books). Will it be worth it? Time will tell, but as always I'll let you know :) #publishing #scbwi #kidlit #boardbooks

Susanna Hill's 15th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest opens on Wednesday! I don't have the bandwidth to write an entry this year, but I love this contest (and all of Susanna's contests) so I wanted to do a quick shoutout! Check out more details here: susannahill.com/2025/10/11/i...

"Rock-a-Bye Forever" is officially open to preorders! This has been such a labor of love, and we're so happy to release it into the world💕 *Preorders will NOT arrive until January* (Link in bio) #boardbook #babyshowergift #singtoyourbabies #kidlit #babies #newbabygift

Just a little promise from us to you👌 This is a screenshot of the copyright page for our upcoming book, "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (TM). It's so important for kids to read my words and admire Sandra's art while *knowing* they're made by us and not AI. #childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #Bugs

Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday? Reply below with info + link to the post. Only for books launching Oct.20-26th, 2025 #2025-Wk43.

The digital proof for "Rock-a-Bye Forever" arrived, and I am so in love I had to share it with you all🥹 I can't wait to hold this book in my hands❤️ Incredible illustrations by Naya Kirichenko 💕 #boardbooks #singtoyourbabies #lullaby #childrensbooks

It's SPOOKY SEASON!! And what's scarier to an author-mom than ripped books👻Sorry for the awful joke, everyone😂 #halloween #spookyseason #books #kidlit

Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...

Got my copy! The text is fun, bouncy just like the illustrations! @andichitty.bsky.social @alexandraelliott.bsky.social

Go Alex!🥳

Yes. This. And also, make stuff. Write poems. Paint with watercolors. Scribble stories in your notebook. Make zines, novels, sculptures, screenplays, cartoons, all of it. Make it with your hands and your own human brain. Doesn't matter if it's good or not. It's YOURS.

500 felt like a lofty goal when I set it, but it gets closer and closer to becoming a reality every day! ❤️

Having accurate backmatter is a MUST for picture books, so I was ecstatic to connect with Professor Kristen E. Reiter on this journey! "The Waga-Laga Bugs" is entomologist approved! Bugs are *fascinating*, I can't wait to share all about them!🦋🐞🐝🐛🐜 #backmatter #bugs #picturebooks #kidlit

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!