Thanks for having me on the author panel today! I had a great time with @berrietr.bsky.social @cindyschrauben.bsky.social @melissatrempe.bsky.social & Brentom Jackson! If you reg. but missed the live event, a replay is coming soon! #kidlit #authorevent #individuality #SEL @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

I am excited to announce that my YT channel Author PepTalk will launch on October 1. My first guest is @shannonisteaching As most of you know, Shannon is a TEDx speaker, certified brain coach, and award-winning children’s book author. Please subscribe. Link in first comment.

I'm starting a YouTube channel to #inspire #support and #giveback to the #WritingCommunity and help you publish that book. #AuthorPeptalk - weekly #videos on everything #writing, #publishing & #marketing. #interviews #TIPS #chats Share & comment with topic ideas. Link below

Pre-order #book #swag . Order now. Instructions in the first comment. #kidlit #read #kindness #bookmark #stickers #activity downloads #readaloud @littlepresspublishing @schadefoxart

I'm starting a #youtube channel to #inspire #support and #giveback to the #writingcommunity . Author Peptalk will provide weekly videos on everything #writing #publishing and #marketing for #writers . #Authors #agents and #publishers will share #tips #stories #reviews Please share topic idea below

If you are a traditionally published author or illustrator from any of these states or a Canadian province and would like to be included in this annual list for #teachers and #librarians send me a message.

@kidlitchat.bsky.social What a great discussion. Lots to add to my TBR. It's so interesting to see the variety

Love our monthly Picture Book Pals meetings! #kidlit #pbpals @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social @robincurrie.bsky.social @cindyschrauben.bsky.social @ericalyons.bsky.social @berrietr.bsky.social

@ymwjpodcast.bsky.social This sounds like a great idea for a podcast

Be willing to read #books you aren't fond of to learn 'what not to #write' #booksky #booktok #authors

Is part of your vision for the new year to improve your craft?

It works!

#kidlit #kidlitmegafeed For accountability, I'm starting a Writing Craft Book Club (1 book/month, discussion on SM, 1/month chat via SM or Zoom, replay, guests) Questions: Any interest? Which platform? I like Bsky, but need a live function (so Bsky + Zoom?). Only kidlit or open to all #writers?

#KidLitChat So many thanks to @gregpincus.bsky.social @bonnieadamson.com @debbieohi.com @boringstorybook.com and @brianlarossa.com for all their spearheading of this platform. They made it easier to navigate this new platform in so many ways.

Support your indie #bookstore and other local businesses this #holiday season. #kidlit

#kidlit #authors and #illustrators... Let's #connect Post a photo #hint for you WIP. No words. Use #kidlitchallenge

Books. When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it. Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.

Every single school should have a library & a librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER! #literacy #libraries #librarians

Looking for LIBRARIAN & TEACHER Starter Packs. I think I want to do a big book giveaway for the holidays. 😊

#BlueSkyTips for newcomers: If you want people to follow you back, fill out your bio & make at least one post. I've already been duped a few times by imposter accts so (unless I know for sure you are who you say you are) I'm. not following back blank bio accts. publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/us...

#kidlitchat. Yes, jumping on the Ferdinand bandwagon. Found this at an antique store for a dollar. Didn't realize it was signed until I got home 😲

Super helpful tutorial if you’re new to BlueSky and planning to join us for tonight’s #KidLitChat at 9pm EST.

Anti-book ban legislation has been proposed in Michigan. I had a chance to look at the proposals from the state library association months ago and they're GOOD. Michigan may join several other states in being an anti-book ban leader soon. www.wnem.com/2024/11/13/m...

He found me on this platform already. I guess it's true... You can run but you cannot hide from Keanu

As a writing studies person & academic (😬), I’ve honestly felt embarrassed & disappointed at how some teacher-scholars seem inclined to make peace w/ AI, trying to teach it rather than calling it out as fundamentally unethical. But here’s an article arguing for resistance & not giving an inch.

Fake agent alert thread! 🧵Beware of Michele W. Chew, proprietor of the inventively-named Literary Agent (or Literary Agency or Our Literary Agency, depending on what page of the website you're on) Nothing says professional like Wix (1) vicfiyin2003.wixsite.com/literary-agent

Bookstores make 25% of their yearly income during the holiday season. #authors Let's celebrate our favorites.

It is so nice to connect with all these amazing #kidlit creators!

Hi! I'm Cindy. I am a children's book author, speaker, and growth mindset/SEL cheerleader. THIS COULD BE YOU (Kirkus starred review) HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART (coming in 2025. I'm excited for a new positive place to connect and learn.

Today I am reminded of #randomactsofkindness that my daughter carried out years ago. Hannah would visit the self-help section of the bookstore and choose a copy. She wrote short inspirational messages and happy doodles, hiding it in the book. I wish I knew how many she touched. Spread #kindness

The READ ACROSS NORTH AMERICA #summerreading list is here. Click the QR to download. Please share and tag #authors and #illustrators . #teachers #illustrators #homeschool #reading #readinglist #kidlit #readingacrossamerica #picturebooks Download list: cindyschrauben.com/product-2/

Yay! Just saw that @leewind.bsky.social posted about Bluesky on the #SCBWI Official Blog for #KidLit creators, highlighting @boringstorybook.com's "Break Up With Your X" stats: scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/07/brea...

Official date of the first #KidLitAMA here on Bluesky: Wed. Jan. 24th, 2023, featuring kidlit author & illustrator @charlenedraws.bsky.social! If successful, I'll be hosting more to help build the kidlit community here + help boost creators & their books. I'll post more info early January.

Another event to look forward to in 2024!

FYI

"If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely." — Roald Dahl, "The Twits".

This is not ok.

I will be hosting this event for The Writer's Loft @writersloftma on Sunday 11-12 at 2pm. @coffeycreative will present Busting Rhyme's Bad Rap via zoom. Please join us #amquerying #authors #childrensbooks #kidlit

I haven't been this excited about a story in a really long time. I hope I'm not the only one who likes it. It's my 3rd Halloween book this month. I guess this gal inspired me.

What is your #weekend #read? #authorssupportingauthors #bookclub @parnassusbooks.bsky.social This Michigan girl-mom is loving it

Playing around with #illustrating . I'm always up for a new #challenge . #Sketching is fun, but I'm struggling with color. Time to take some classes! #author #childrensbooks #wannabe illustrator

💙📚 The power of reading to children #literacy #reading literacytrust.org.uk/blog/reading...

When #impostersyndrome rears its ugly head, all you can do is start a new #punny #picturebook and remind yourself how much you love writing and who you do it for. #kidlit #author

First post on Blue Sky. I am a #kidlit #author looking forward to connecting and learning.