Congrats John Ledda, illus. THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER by @elaynecrain.bsky.social WINNER / 2025 Undies Awards 100scopenotes.com/2025/11/24/a... via @100scopenotes.bsky.social Feiwel & Friends

ANNOUNCEMENT! We've been working hard behind the scenes this year to revamp our approach to our scholarship program. It's now ready and applications for our 2026 scholarship program are LIVE! forms.gle/Pe2qKyaGMH67...

So very excited for this long time writing buddy! Go, Kara, go!

Picture Book Giveaway Alert! 🚨Interview and giveaway of "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" over at #picturebookplaces with @hdtorresauthor.bsky.social! (Thank you for hosting, Heather! So nice to meet you!)

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Mommy's New Friend" by Shelley Tougas and Sara Palacios. A tough subject, handled with care and authenticity throughout. Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads! #pb #mirrorsandwindows #toughsubjects #divorce #newfamily #classroom www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

WA #scbwi folk: the annual SCBWI WWA summer potluck is this Sunday, August 17! Please bring a dish to share (or a picnic for yourself) and maybe a camp chair or picnic blanket. We'll provide the beverages, plates/utensils/napkins, and the company. Hope to see you there! #kidlit #washington

Happy Monday! The bigger our crew the more we can change! If you have an author/illustrator in your life (esp if they're not on #BookSky) make sure they know about us. Share the form to join with them. Thank you!

Not sure how those amazing indie #booksellers pick the "Other Children's Indie Favorites" corner book, but gosh, we're SO honored they shared our tale of three tails (conspicuously poking out of a trench coat) with such impressive, storied company! Thank you, @americanbookseller.bsky.social!!

Is it us or is there something . . . odd . . . about this babysitter? 🦝 A boy gets more than he bargained for when his babysitter may or may not be a stack of raccoons in a trench coat in this laugh out loud funny picture book that kids will want to read again and again ❤️ @elaynecrain.bsky.social

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "World of Rot" by @grumpynaturalist.bsky.social and @brunice.bsky.social. Spoils its readers rotten with facts and fascinations! #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #science #nature #visualstorytelling www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER by @elaynecrain.bsky.social, illustrated by John Ledda (Feiwel and Friends) To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-...

Congrats to bimonthly critique partner (and all-around lovely person) @meilinc.bsky.social!! Can't wait to pre-order! 🔥Go, MeiLin, go!!

Hear ye, hear ye! I declare that today is the Book Birthday of THE KING OF BOOKS by @ginaperry.bsky.social, published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social! Available everywhere books are sold, including your local indie via bookshop.org/p/books/the-.... Congrats, Gina!!!

Only a few more days to enter my #giveaway for a signed copy of THE KING OF BOOKS! Details in the newsletter... ginaperry.beehiiv.com/p/tiger-time #kidlit #kidlitart

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Where the Deer Slip Through" by @kateywrites.bsky.social and Beth Krommes. Brilliant use of language to enhance the theme of 'when wild beauty creeps into established structure.' #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #poem #heart #visualstorytelling www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Author-signed copies of "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" are back in stock at Brick & Mortar bookstore in Redmond, WA!

It's time for July's Doodle Mail (my author newsletter). This month features a book giveaway, a How-to-Draw The King printable, and a recap of my trip to Switzerland! #kidlit

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "To Catch a Ghost" by @rachmakesbooks.bsky.social‬. You are advised: catch this one! Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads! #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #humor #heart #visualstorytelling #showandtell www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

This #PPBF debut is a super silly, humorous book about being engaged with others and making friends. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @elaynecrain.bsky.social John Ledda Feiwel & Friends #kidlit #humor #Giveaway

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Can You Imagine? The Art and Life of Yoko Ono" by @lisatolin.bsky.social and @yasimamura.bsky.social. Beautiful! Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads! #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling #art #arthistory #pbbio www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Ta-da! It’s an unboxing (sort of!) for THE KING OF BOOKS. Out July 15th from Feiwel & Friends Macmillan. Many thanks to my editor Anna Roberto, designer Mike Burroughs and my agent @mccarthylit.com #kidlit #kidlitart #pug

Our June New Releases Roundup is live! Tap the link to see what we've got coming out this month, including the following picture books! bit.ly/4dE3Mtg ☀️ Angel Draws a Dinosaur ☀️ The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes ☀️ There's Something Odd About the Babysitter #edusky #newbooks #kidsbooks

Interview and giveaway on Maria Marshall's blog! :) (Thank you so very much, @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social!)

Debut author @elaynecrain.bsky.social shares insights into creating her seriously silly picture book - There's Something Odd About the Babysitter. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... John Ledda Feiwel & Friends #interview #kidlit #humor

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Blue" by @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social. The perfect bedtime read! Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads! #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I *may* have just inscribed my two nephews' books, EACH, with: "Don't tell your brother, but you are my favorite." #chaosaunt

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @elaynecrain.bsky.social! 🎉 📚 THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER, illustrated by John Ledda, published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social, is out today! Check it out here: buff.ly/zhGbYxt

Awww. <blush> Thank you, Sean!!

Aww, thank you so much for the repost, @mccarthylit.com and @mzparks.bsky.social!

Honored John Ledda and I's "👦🏽+ 🦝🦝🦝= 😍" story (w/ Kat Brzozowski at @mackidsbooks.bsky.social) was included in this #fantastic roundup! 🤗 #literally (+ furiously adding titles to my #tbr pile!) Thank you, @carolinecarlson.bsky.social books and @literaryhub.bsky.social! lithub.com/ten-new-chil...

Thank you so much for having me, @12x12challenge.bsky.social! This community has been such an integral part of my journey! :)

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "JIM! Six True Stories About One Great Artist: James Marshall" by @jerroldconnors.bsky.social. 'Marshalls' every resource, presenting the reader a rich gift of six stories to ponder; 5 stars! #kidlit #bookrecs #heart #pbbio #arthistory #pb www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

If you've ever wanted to hear raccoon-related-onomatopoeia during an author read aloud--here's your chance!

Aww! My first IRL #picturebook #interview! :) (Thank you so much, @jenanbenton.bsky.social!)

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Every Monday Mabel" by @jashar.bsky.social. Five (!) starred reviews already say it, but I might as well pick up the rear: the charms of this book are anything but routine. #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #joy #anticipation www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

So excited for @jerroldconnors.bsky.social’s picture book debut tomorrow!!! Read here to find out how amazing it is! ❤️📚 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/15/e... Special pre-order gifts here: www.moppsbooks.com/jim-jerrold-... #authorcommunity #writingcommunity #bookbirthday #kidlit

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Once Upon an Alphabet: Short Stories For All the Letters" by Oliver Jeffers. With nary a letter simply dashed off, it's a true abecedarian treasury. #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #humor #abc #shortstories www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Online ads are getting so scarily good at sizing me up! In the last day, I have been served up a retro-style Wishbone tee shirt, children's book character jewelry and nearby concerts featuring old-people/GenX bands. #mustbestrong #wishbonetho

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "You Are a Raccoon!" by @lauriethompson.com and Jay Fleck. Perfect for budding backyard naturalists--and a great read-aloud! #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #stem #backyardnaturalist #readaloud www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

In celebration of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I’m doing a book giveaway for newsletter subscribers. FIVE winners can each pick one of my books to keep or to give to a favorite teacher, librarian, or child reader. Enter: carriefinison.com/giveaway Follow/like/tag a friend for bonus entries! ❤️ 📚

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "The Reindeer Remaineders" by @kateywrites.bsky.social and @mariehermansson.bsky.social. A hopeful story of overcoming division. #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #stem #heart #inclusion www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Tumblebaby" by Adam Rex and @audreyhelenweber.bsky.social. Give it to your own tumblebaby, as they roll out into the world. #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #humor #heart #parenting www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Western Washington and Oregon #SCBWI, peeps, there are still spots at our May #irl "unconference." I heard rumors there will be coffee, and there will definitely be good #kidlit conversation. Register at www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend" by @bobshea.bsky.social. Bearsuit Turtle cannot disguise its charming humor. #kidlit #bookrecs #pb #humor #heart www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

@ginaperry.bsky.social Thank you so much for the share, Gina!

Okay, #kidlit people, WHATEVER ELSE IS HAPPENING, you can count on an hour that's inspiring, supportive and relatively sane, every Tuesday at 9 pm Eastern/6 Pacific. (And the virtual snacks are amazing!) See you at #kidlitchat TONIGHT!

@deniseganley.bsky.social Thank you so much for the share, Peach!

THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THIS #UNBOXING... Elayne's copies of her #debut #picturebook, 'There's Something Odd About the Babysitter' (w/ illus. John Ledda, from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social), are finally (kinda) delivered... #pb #kidlit #humor #funnybooks #scbwi #june25 (🥰 Thanks to my son, Ben!)

Hello #PortfolioDay I'm Gina Perry, and I illustrate for the children's market, mostly books. I can rock a busy scene or a dramatic closeup. And I'm not afraid to draw bicycles or trucks. Rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart

6 HOURS of Marcie's 🧠 and #chapterbook focus! I can't wait to hear what future series started here! #kidlit #writers