Yay! @vrukaslt.bsky.social

There is hope after all! I’ve had many conversations with many teacher friends and they have all mentioned a decline in students’ reading levels since covid. Hopefully more school districts will ban the use of cellphones in school. www.wweek.com/news/schools...

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved books. I volunteered as a library helper in elementary school, later worked as a library media tech as an adult, and I’ve filled my home with shelves of books for my kids and myself, all because stories are important to me.

🎉Hi friends! I create educator guides & would ❤️ if you hired me! I got an unexpected bill & would love to take on some projects to help cover it. I do English/Spanish guides & have a masters in differentiated instruction to create activities ✨Let's work together: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Yay!!!! Steena!❤️❤️❤️

I'm so bummed. 😪 I grew up listening to his music, even went to see him in concert once. His music has been a big part of my life. RIP Ozzy. I guess you finally went home.

👀If you’re looking for your next read, I organized books by themes (2025 releases, bilingual books,spooky reads and more!) all found here: bookshop.org/shop/aventurasenesl AND right now Bookshop is having FREE SHIPPING July 8-11! Here’s a 20% coupon to add to your cart! refer.bookshop.org/deliaruiz2

Thank you so much, @jpuglow.bsky.social, for featuring Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers! 🥰❤️🤎🩰✨

It’s a ✨COVER REVEAL✨ for Jeong Is Jeong, releasing 2/3/26 from @randomhousekids.bsky.social Pre-order link in bio! “What is Jeong?” a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture.

*GIVEAWAY ALERT* Writing peeps, where ya at?! Can you beleive I attended the very first PB Summit? It took place 11 years ago! Here is your chance to attend for free! Today is the last day and guess what? My agent is on the panel! Yay, Leah!! #amwriting #DEI #BIPOC #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

This little pig had an emergency bath today. He was not only covered in stickers and seeds, it smelled and looked like he rolled in horse poop! Ugh

This is the best thing I’ve seen today! Heartwarming.🩷 www.yahoo.com/news/michiga...

Would you like me to visit your school? To enter my contest for a free school visit (sorry, USA only) please pre-order WISH IN A TREE and then go to this link: forms.gle/rtgFbhP8jmXh... @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

Yes!!!❤️

One of the best podcasts about #authorlife told mostly from POC perspectives (or is it only?) #kidlit

I LOVE this so much!!!❤️ This little girl is a hero! www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/wo...

What a fantastic way to end a not so great month! I've been busy revising & sitting on some writing news(hope to make an announcement soon). Then hubby got laid off.😱 Then this weekend we celebrated my birthday🎉 & today, I received honorable mention in @viviankirkfield 's #50preciouswords contest!

Hello #kidlit creatives! Come check out this NO COST writing/illustrating community. Did I mention they offer a monthly select query and submission opportunities? I'm a member of Mighty KidLit, and I think you should be too. Come join me! See you there, Laura mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/Chzz0w...

My little buddy found the warmest place in the house.❤️☀️

Add excitement to your PB’s with tips from top editor Anna (Sargeant) Luketic! 🖌️ Anna’s Creating Tension in Picture Books craft webinar will help writers create page turners no matter what the subject of their work is on February 15th at 11 AM CST. Register here: thewritingbarn.com/class/creati...

We are a group of #kidlit creators heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We aim to raise desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 26th. Stay tuned for more details! Follow IG: @kidlitforlosangeles Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

Did you see my upcoming #webinar on #horror #picturebooks? If you can’t make the live event, no worries. The recording will be sent out afterwards to all registrants! Sign Up link below! ⬇️

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

Should you sign up for #12x12PB if you're already published? 💭 ABSOLUTELY! There's nothing better than having a #picturebook community to help you spread the word about and celebrate your books! Register today and see what the community is all about. https://buff.ly/3O74wvq

What are the strongest days of the week?

My Amazon package arrived. Don’t try to steal it. 😂 My buddy is keeping an eye on it. Thanks, Rico!❤️

So excited to be a part of @aventurasenesl.bsky.social’s wonderful newsletter! 💖 Check out how to win these book Giveaways from me and @areynosomorris.bsky.social! 🎉👇🏽🎉

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I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!❤️ ASU connects younger, older generations to ease loneliness news.asu.edu/20250110-sun...

Wonderful! Celebrating these students who built their own library. ❤️🤩❤️ www.inquirer.com/education/ph...

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

If you want to write picture books, this is a must!

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

My favorite ornament from this Christmas. ❤️

🍦✨ Calling all aspiring picture book authors and illustrators! Join us for our Third Annual Virtual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, January 28th from 8-9:30 PM Eastern! Connect with the co-directors, meet past mentees, get insider tips on applying to the program + more! Register at pbrisingstars.com

Happy New Year, writing friends! I hope 2025 is amazing and productive!!!❤️#happynewyear

Psspt…. Next Thursday, January 2nd is indeed the first #KidLitArtPostcard Day of 2025. Pass it on #kidlit !

Less than two weeks left until registration opens for the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge! Sign up for our email list to be notified when YOU can register for 2025 and get a FREE webinar with Matthew Winner: https://buff.ly/3ZyTq8F #12x12PB #amwriting #amquerying

So I made this tonight. Can you believe I have this recipe from 1989?!

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What to make with the last lemon on our tree? A lemon drop martini, of course! Cheers, friends!

Help! I need book recommendations! I need book for someone who likes Dune and Lord of the Rings. And since I don't read a lot of adult books, I need your help. Any recommendations? Probably something newer and hopefully he won't have it. Thanks so much!

Pumpkin and pecan pies, ready! Can you believe hubby made the crusts from scratch? Yup, he’s a keeper!❤️

Now he made empanadas de calabasa. Tomorrow he’s making pies!😳

Hubby was in a baking mood today.❤️❤️❤️

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

25% of kids in the US are Latinx, so here’s your Latinx KidLit starter pack and make sure to read, boost, and support Latinx stories all year long! go.bsky.app/CGXLiaz

Yup, it’s that time of the year! Watching a nice Christmas movie tonight, Die Hard!