A fine review in @shelf-awareness.bsky.social for ZAMZAM FOR EVERYONE from @barefootbooks.bsky.social says “In the spirited, joyful #picturebook ... a girl, in Makkah with her family for Hajj, dedicates herself to sharing" www.shelf-awareness.com/sar3-issue.h...

Looking forward to working with Rob Sanders and learning how to craft a fabulous picture book biography! 🥰📚✍️

Congratulations to Sara Holly Ackerman on WOODS & WORDS: THE STORY OF POET MARY OLIVER receiving a Stonewall Children's Book Award Honor! We are thrilled for you! #ala #yma #alayma #kidlit #amreading #amwriting #picturebooks #12x12pb

This week I sent $ to a friend in Minneapolis for first aid supplies & gas masks and rent and food. I called my senators & emailed them to filibuster, defund, anything & everything to stop lawless, criminal ICE agents. What else are we doing to stop the horror? Responsible for disabled adult.

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, PLENTY OF PANCAKES by @carriefinison.bsky.social, illustrated by @briannefarley.bsky.social (GP Putnam's Sons) out on Jan. 27. To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)

New podcast alert! Join Julie Hedlund & our first-ever podcast guest agent Adria Goetz of KT Literary discuss what editors want right now, how to make your work stand out, & SO much more. Listen now: 12x12challenge.com/p... #amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast

#QueryTip (and #SubmissionTip): A creator #bio is a few sentences about you. If you have education pertinent to your writing, include it. If not, don't (and don't worry.) Same is true for experience or awards--and if not, it's okay. End with a line that connects you to your project, like... 1/2

The publishing industry is moving slowly, agents’ and editors’ acceptance percentages would seem discouraging, and yet I’m feeling inspired, motivated, optimistic to keep creating and to start querying agents and submitting to publishers who are open to unagented creators. I believe! 🔥☄️🪄✨

I have loved every moment listening to @adriagoetz.bsky.social! Thank you @juliefhedlund.bsky.social and @12x12challenge.bsky.social!

Love Sera’s webinars! Looking forward to this! 🥰

Award-winning author Chana Stiefel gives tips on the best ways for new writers to use the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge to support their dreams of being published. Join the membership today! www.12x12challenge.com

These are the book censorship court cases to keep an eye on in 2026. They will impact *your* rights to use libraries and access a wide range of materials that reflect our diverse world. bookriot.com/court-cases-...

Exciting #publishing news! My debut traditional #picturebook, My Life as an Asthmanaut, has gone to the printer! To celebrate, here's a peek at my back cover. I'm going to be a #published #author! #asthma #kidlit #pb #picturebooks #WritingCommmunity #authorcommunity #disability #books #authorlife

What is going on in #picturebook #publishing? Is it slow for everyone or is it just you? Are global events affecting the industry? Emma, Julie, and Kelli explore it all on the #PBSummit #Podcast picturebooksummit.co...#picturebook#publishing?#PBSummit#Podcast#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky

Curious why a standard picture book is 32 pages in traditional #KidLit trade publishing? And why NOT all 32 pages are for story content? In this #PictureBooks101 post, I explain picture book format & construction: debbieohi.com/2025/09/pict...

Thanks to @scbwi CenCal for an inspiring Writers’ and Illustrators’ Day! I caught the creative wave! Fabulous pitch opportunity with @sallymkim.bsky.social! Excited to dive into a manuscript and keep revising! Such helpful feedback! Much appreciated! #scbwi #scbwicencal #writersday

Welcome to my rabbit holes! #amwriting #nfresearch

#PBParty honorable mentions update: I've received lots of messages/e-mails asking when honorable mentions will be announced. I'm hoping to get them up by the end of next week, but might need a bit longer. I'll explain more in the PBParty Participants Facebook group. :)

What do Literary Agents DO All Day? Panel and Q&A with lit #agents @lindacamacho.bsky.social , Adria Goetz (KT Literary), and me! Happening THIS Thursday! Cost is $29 Can't make the live event? No worries! Recording will be sent to ALL registrants afterwards. LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We’re full of jokes (and coffee) at the Children’s Book Academy! ☕ Visit our website to fuel your creativity with our children’s book workshops: https://childrensbookacademy.com #KidLit #Books #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks #Workshops #Writing #Jokes #Humor

Join our family and others for a Unite for Disability Rights Rally in Santa Barbara this coming Saturday! #NoCutsToMedicaid

Congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions! 🥰 #50preciouswords

#kidlit friends, are you getting excited about the #springflingkidlit contest? Have you seen the prizes for winners? sites.google.com/view/springf... Make sure to support and follow the prize donors tagged below!

When Kenzie picks out a small tree for her family's backyard, she promises to take care of it. ❤️ Written by @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and illustrated by Emilie Leduc, Kenzie's Little Tree is out now!

#kidlit friends tag a friend to tell them about our FREE #springflingkidlit contest with great prizes! Make sure to follow everyone in the thread. @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social & I can't wait to read your submissions. All info here: sites.google.com/view/springf...

ellenleventhal.com/2025/03/chan... Just a few more days for this giveaway! Comment on the blog post now to get in the running. @chanastiefel.bsky.social #Kidlit #picturebooks #Aviation

Enter today to win a FREE COPY OF KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE! #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #chronicillness #GIVEAWAY #picturebook #IBD #arthritis #parents #teachers @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social

#pbparty showcase is extended for another week! #kidlit

#Giveaway Leave a comment on the blog for a chance to WIN a 30-minute Ask Me Anything Zoom Chat - about the path to publication - or, if a teacher wins, a Zoom author visit w/your class! darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/03/18/a...

Today, the #PBSummit Team shares our secrets about How to Analyze a Picture Book. Learn how you can study picture books and turn your regular #picturebook reading time into your own writing class! Visit the link to listen and get the handout! picturebooksummit.co...#PBSummit#picturebook#amwriting #kidlit #amreading

A synopsis tells you what happens in the story. A pitch tells you why we should care. :) #KidLitChat

TOPIC: What are your tips and tricks for writing a synopsis of your manuscript? What about a logline? Or an elevator pitch? If you are on the receiving end of these, what are common errors and what would you like to see? #kidlitchat

#50preciouswords participants, remember to donate a book! Times are tough, but even tougher for children in need.

Come join us for our annual FREE #kidlit #writing contest for all #writers who write for 0-12, the #springflingkidlit contest! Please share, share, share! I can't wait to #read all your wonderful stories! Click the link to see all the info

It's #PBParty Celebration Sunday! What has you happy dancing this week? 🎉We have our first 2025 PBParty success. Wahooooo! 🎉The showcase has been extended a week to give agents & editors more time. 🎉I received awesome feedback & can't wait to dive into PB revisions soon.

💕Thank you to everyone who came out to support the launch of my debut picture book, KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE, illustrated by Emilie Leduc and published by the incredible team at @orcabook.bsky.social! #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #chronicillness @pb25vibes.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Mar 14): www.kidlit411.com/2025/03/the-... Inside: 25 Ways to Plot, Worldbuilding, Tips for Public Appearances, more. Thanks @christinabforshay.bsky.social for the illustration, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social & G.P. Putnam's Sons for the giveaways.

Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests. We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo! We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗 mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...

Thank you SO much to @steveasbell.com for this AMAZING 5-Star review! Please share "Bitsy Bat, Team Star" with someone who needs a warm, comforting hug for the autistic soul. #autistic #kidsbooks #bitsybat #kidlit #autism

Does anyone want to guess how many agent/editor/AD requests the #PBParty finalists/Illustration Showcase received on Monday (opening day)? What do you think of everything? Going through the showcase is like taking a PB Masterclass. Happy reading! mindyalyseweiss.com/...#PBParty

The #PBParty agent/editor/AD showcase opened early this morning and requests are flying! With 55 finalists and 20 in the Illustration Showcase, we'd love to have even more participate. Everyone may read them & cheer online, but comments are only for requests. mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...

Thank you to my lovely @sbplibrary.bsky.social for this delightful picture book treasure stack! #kidlit

#books #tea #happiness #booksky #introvert #introvertlife #infj

TIL there is a children's picture book about Prince

Fill in your answer, #PBParty! I am a WINNER because... 🎉Create a graphic for it 🎉Shout it out, loud and proud 🎉Put it near your desk, laptop, or studio 🎉CELEBRATE! 🌟I'm a winner because I read so many amazing #PBParty entries that I hope will be out in the world soon!

Congratulations @alaynekaychristian.bsky.social and thank you for this generous giveaway! #KidLit #giveaway

Loved this book!!

youtu.be/zakXD99K0xk @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social thank you for this link on your website! Really helpful! @chelseatornetto.bsky.social great breakdown!

I just had the privilege of talking with Ana on an Ask Me Anything video call, which she donated to the LA Fires Fundraiser! @asiqueira.bsky.social is a beautiful, honest, caring author & mentor in our writing community! I loved LA MALA SUERTE IS FOLLOWING ME! Can’t wait to read VERA LA VALIENTE!