To support the Twin Cities community after the Annunciation school shooting last week, the incredible Anne Ursu is raising money to donate copies of my book Not Like Every Day: Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills to local schools. Support, if you can, with donations or shares. #kidlit

I would recommend listening to this podcast. So much more positive content than doom scrolling the current news cycle. #kidlit

#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit Hello, My name is Ramya. I’m an author/illustrator from Maine jumping into query trenches once again. #leap-of-faith I write #PB #MG I love watercolors and create art mostly on procreate and photoshop. www.rgspaulding.com

#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard day Hello Bluesky, I’m Ramya, author/illustrator looking for representation. I write #PB and #MG Find me at www.RGSpaulding.com #loons #fishing #summer

its friday. have you preordered a copy of my new horror novel yet? YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN NICER TO MY MOM is a story about a messy latino family searching for the demon among them. #booksky www.harpercollins.com/products/you...

Kevin needs a forever home! If you're in or near NY and want a dog, please consider adopting Kevin from the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, NY. Here's Kevin's page for more info - www.animalleague.org/adopt/profil...

#kidlit #PB It's a book that kids & adults can use, especially those who struggle to say 'no' and end up depleting themselves in the process. The illustrations by Dan Dougherty do a fantastic job of being minimalistic, pairing well with the words of this book by DJ Corchin. I'd say YES to this book.

#kidlit SIDE WALK CHALK by Jen Fier Jasinski/Lea Marie Ravotti With minimal words and colorful illustrations, the author & illustrator join forces to help a young, shy girl come out of her shell and join the others, in turn creating a warm welcome for other new arrivals in their neighborhood. 👍📚

My 7th picture book OVER IN THE MANGROVES illus by Dikshaa Pawaskar #scholastic releases July 15 🌳🌳🌳. It's a peek into the Sunderbans Mangroves Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that straddles India & Bangladesh. Available for pre-order. Link in my bio 😁 #ecosystem #mangrove #pb #ece #rhyming

#kidlit 👍🏽📚Beautiful illustrations and heartwarming message about standing up for friends and in the process finding one’s own strength !! #kidlitart @staceybyer.bsky.social

#kidlit #PB This is a well-written and fun book that answers the age-old question of what curry is. Maria's @msmarianayagam.bsky.social lyrical text and Geeta's (Geeta Ladi) beautiful, fun illustrations bring this book to life. I love the recipe at the back and will definitely be trying it.

Hello #kidlit friends. Hope you have a wonderful summer building sand castles. I’m Ramya, author/illustrator trying to get settled after moving. Hopefully I’ll start querying soon. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kudlitartpostcardday

#kidlit #pb #pbreviews I've subscribed to a lot of newsletters but nothing catches my attention quite like Jilanne's. @jilanne.bsky.social I love how she breaks down the books to show interesting facts and really gets us interested. Check it out... jilannehoffmann.com/blog/

Thank you! Congratulations to all the mentees, RU and HM. 🎉🎊❤️

So awesome! Congratulations 🎉👏🏽🥳 Brooke!!!

Great way to wake up and find an honorable mention badge @pbrisingstars.bsky.social by @rajanilarocca.bsky.social Thanks to every mentor who took the time to read my story. Thanks @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social @booksbytrenise.bsky.social @laylafallah.bsky.social #kitlit #pb

Celebrating the small wins! Appreciate it PBparty team @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social and the entire team for your time . #kidlit #kidlitart #pbparty

It's a book birthday for Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles! The latest Chip book from me and the amazing @mikeboldt.bsky.social A Junior Library Guild Selection An Amazon Best of the Month ★ "Readers will relish the doggone humor and joyous artwork with a canine point-of-view."—School Library Journal

A little late... Happy #earthday to all. This is an oldie but appropriate for today. #kidlit #kidlitart

#Kidlit #mg 👍🏽📚 My favorite line from this book. They poured themselves out--we were full because they were empty. Loved all the references to Tamil culture and food. Wonderful read @msmarianayagam.bsky.social #kidlit

Mademoiselle Purr is 7 years old and stuck at a Petsmart in New Jersey. Let’s get this lady home. Can you help? @jortsthecat.bsky.social @missybbbobtail.bsky.social @catsofyore.bsky.social @fishtopher.bsky.social ws.petango.com/webservices/...

Hi, I’m Laura Roettiger #Kidlit author, teacher, reader, member of PictureBookGold, SCBWI, 12x12, dog mom

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"During a special conversation hosted by ANAD Board President Dr. Maria Rago, we will talk with John about the power of sharing our stories and explore his work including Louder Than Hunger . . ." —ANAD www.zeffy.com/ticketing/st...

SOME OF US has received its first trade review, and it's a STAR from @publisherswkly.bsky.social! Full review: www.publishersweekly.com/9780316571753 In these trying times, this book is more important than ever. Preorder: www.rajanilarocca.com/picture-book... #someofus #picturebook #nonfiction

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. Packing to move. Didn’t have time for a new art. Here’s an oldie. #kidlit #kidlitart @brianlarossa.com responding to your nudge.

A few days late, but couldn't pass up on this rite of passage of my official unboxing of Crack Goes the Cascarón Art by @denarmen.bsky.social 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 Order signed copies from @copperfieldsbooks in Novato. www.copperfieldsbooks.com/novato #KidLit #AuthorUnboxing #NewReleases

I'm looking to do something helpful (to you!) and joyful (to me!) so I am giving away a picture book critique. To enter to win, comment on this post by midnight Central tonight, 2/27. I will draw a random winner in the morning. #kidlit #picturebooks #critiques

@isabellakung.bsky.social Isabella, Thank you so much for your time reviewing my illustration pieces and for all the great tips on #kidlit portfolios and websites. @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlit friends. Let me tell you that @devpetty.bsky.social is the best. She gives such great and honest critiques to make your work shine. I'll definitely be reaching out to her for my PB which stars a dog in existential crisis. Check out her services at www.devpetty.com

@sdlflights.bsky.social Thank you for being a mentor at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #BigSur writing conference and for the words of wisdom from an editor's pov. Truly appreciate it.

@devpetty.bsky.social I bid on your critique for the LA wildfire auction but didn't win the bid but the universe sent you as my mentor at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #BIGSUR conference. I feel so lucky. Thank you 🙏🏽 for your notes on my work.

While organizing the @kidlitforla.bsky.social auction, we connected with Rohan, an amazing 13-year-old who lost his home in the fires but is working to get books to other kids who who lost everything. This thread has details on how to help. #kidlit #booksky #writers #authors #illustrators #books

Any #kidlit published authors what to chime in?

This is a great offer. Don't miss it.

Ask the Agent Question of the Day: "Is it possible for a book to be Genre-less"? Answser: No. But also, "genre" comes from the same root as "genus" and I am extra and have a snow day today, so I created a Taxonomy of Books. www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

Dear #educators and #librarians, I'm giving away some FREE #author presentations to celebrate my new #STEM new book! Register via QR code below. #writingcommunity #kidlit #education #libraries #books #science #literacy #amreading #amwriting #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social

The author who describes her terrible publisher experience doesn't name the pub, but I will (w/permission): Clear Fork Publishing, (imprints Spork, Blue Whale, &MG, and Rise). If you have a similar story to tell, pls contact me: [email protected] (in confidence) www.vanessakeel.com/blog/my-caut...

I entered #PBParty2025 Yay!!! After a long time I'm jumping back into the query trenches this year...gulp! Thanks @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and the entire #PBParty team of judy for the opportunity regardless whether we get to be finalist or not. I sincerely appreciate everyone's time!

Can you believe the 2025 #PBParty contest window opens 24 hours from now? The judges and I can't wait to see your amazing entries...and share our favorites with at least 63 agents, editors & ADs. Wahooooo! mindyalyseweiss.com/...

🚨Important Announcement 🚨 AUCTION EXTENDED! Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST. We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!

The interesting thing about @12x12challenge.bsky.social is that it's like a big party school. There are so many members who (even after finding an agent and published) don't want to graduate 😁 It's so much fun to just hang out. You never stop learning from those ahead of you. My 7th year!

Auction by the kidlit community to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. Bidding open: Jan 20th (9am PST) through Jan 26th (9pm PST). ❤️🙏🏻 Auction link coming soon.

If you're a #picturebook creator wondering where on earth you can find YOUR people - the ones who "get" you, support you, help you grow... sometimes they're right under your nose (or outside your window). :-) #12x12PB #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity

Go on take a peek... can you get more delicious than 🥔 potatoes rendered in their full glory by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social? So proud of our upcoming book baby featuring my real-life hero, plant scientist Alberto Salas. Thanks @fuse8.bsky.social for featuring our love letter to the Andes!

If you're an unagented writer or author/illustrator of picture books, I hope you'll enter the 2025 #PBParty contest. It has helped make so many agent and editor matches in the past...and we can't wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year. mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...

It's here! It's finally here! Opening day of registration for 12 x 12 in 2025! Join the friendliest writing community on earth TODAY! :-) 12x12challenge.com/membership

An LA organizer I trust shared this General Resource Spreadsheet with me. It includes nonofficial shelters and other resources for people affected by the LA fires.

[Thread] If anyone in the Los Angeles fires needs horse hauling contact the Compton Cowboys on Instagram 🐎 they’re offering their services 🐎

It's a great week over here because 12 x 12 registration opens on Thursday!! Join me that evening for a free webinar on being a lifelong learner as a #picturebook author and to learn more about #12x12PB!