Gotta catch em all #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart #art #illustration

Messy hair, don’t care. She’s ready to take on the world. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity #illustration

“Fancy a spot of tea?” “Oui, oui” #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitcommunity

Anyone fancy a cup of Joe? #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart #illustration #coffee

Took a little break from writing and the 24 hour news cycle to create this happy little piece #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity #kidlitart

$215 to fund this never before funded 1st grade teacher at my school ⭐She needs basic supplies ⭐I am starting a new first grade classroom this year and the room I am moving into has very little supplies @tonyhq1985.bsky.social www.donorschoose.org/project/effe...

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Quick little watercolor practice illustration for today

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Finished a digital art landscape!

Some of these may or may not show up in Jordy the Fabulous Dog 😂. #UnhingedPit #Q #PB #kidlit #kidlitcommunity

When you’re the Coloring Queen but they expect you to color in your restaurant coloring page masterpiece with only three crayons. #PB #UnhingedPit #kidlit #kidlitcommunity.

Will Jordy The Fabulous Dog (Gaston x Dogs Don’t Wear Sneakers) embrace his passion for fashion without feeling silly? #unhingedpit #PB #Q #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #writersky

Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen (Fancy Nancy x The Day the Crayons Quit) is an all in one combo of STEAM, neurodiversity, and emotional regulation concepts. Agents, follow the lead of parents, teachers, librarians, etc. who would love this book, and smash that like button 😉. #q #pb #unhingedpit

You guys know what’s next: rules reminder. #UnhingedPit is open to EVERYONE in the #writingcommunity, designed for creators to let loose and express their work however the hell they want. Questions? We’re here to answer.

Picture books about dogs vs picture books about dogs in fabulous clothes. I know which one I’d always choose (and I’m sure parents, g-parents, kids, librarians, and teachers would agree). Jordy the Fabulous Dog (Gaston X Dogs Don’t Wear Sneakers) #unhingedpit #pb #q #kidlit

Will the Coloring Queen be able to complete her restaurant coloring page masterpiece with only 3 crayons without losing it? Fancy Nancy x The Day the Crayons Quit #unhingedpit #pb #q #kidlit

#dvparty #kidlit #kidlitchat

i know i've got a lot of authors over here--this event is how i found my agent and was eventually able to sell my graphic novel series a few years ago. highly recommend participating if you have a query-ready pitch or Would have one by the time october rolls around.

Posting my wishlist just in case there are any 🧚🧚‍♂️or 🥷🥷 out there who would like to help a teacher. I teach 1st grade at a title one school. This is my 10th year teaching and I absolutely💜 Any help is greatly appreciated including a simple share☺️ www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

I teach 1st grade at a title one school. My students always look forward to celebrating holidays. I would love your help to make them extra special for my students. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Happy Friday😍🩷I survived my first week of school🫶I’m hoping a generous donor will shop my kindergarten list❤️🤞 #ClearTheLists2025 #title1 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Good morning ☀️ I hope you have an amazing day 🫶🏻

Daily "aww" for today... 😊

Read Hotel Bruce by Ryan Higgins this weekend and this book is such a great example of the #picturebook humor that comes when everything gradually breaks down to chaos. My favorite part is the turtle soup fiasco. #kidlit #kidlitchat #writersky

Hello everyone🩷😍I’m a Kinder teacher from Texas❤️I get to welcome my Kindergartners on Monday🫶Any help or RT is greatly appreciated ❤️ #clearthelist #title1 #kinder www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Just finished Maddi’s Fridge by Lois Brandt/Illus by Vin Vogel…. And man, a picture book hasn’t made me cry like that in awhile. 1/5 kids in the US experiences #foodinsecurity and now more will because of #SNAP cuts. The number should be 0. 💔 #formerfoodinsecurechild #ownvoices

After a long week, it’s nice to just lay back and relax with a pile of picture books 🥰 #kidlitchat #mentortexts #kidlitcommunity #writesky

It's a star from BCCB for My Abuela Is a Bruja by Mayra Cuevas! 🌟 "Cuevas’ writing carries a richness equal to the illustrations, with turns of phrase that capture the imagination that make the mundane miraculous." 🌟 Read the full review here

Writers, I've got some stuff on the website for you, as well! Like this post right here, where I walk you through my approach to writing NF! I'm happy to answer Qs, so shoot any my way and I'll see what I can do. #amwriting #kidlit www.jesskeating.com/blog/writing...

Good morning ☀️ I hope you have an amazing day🫶🏻

🎨 Spotlight on @gabbyzapata.bsky.social Gabby is represented by @ksonnack.bsky.social and is interested in illustrating picture books and black & white interiors. Gabby's Illustrator Page

Let’s help @gracieperez1996.bsky.social #clearthelist for her #title1 school #kidlit #kidlitchat.

I’m so happy! I hope they enjoy coloring with them this year 💕💖🖍️.

What can you expect in JORDY THE FABULOUS DOG (500 words)? Clothes. Lots of dogs in clothes. And they’re all… FABULOUS. #questpit #pb #amquerying #q

JORDY THE FABULOUS DOG (500 words) is a #pb for ages 4-8. Jordy is cold. He longs for fabulous fur like the other dogs. When he tries clothes, Jordy feels warm and even fabulous, but when the praise turns to teasing Jordy discovers fabulous isn’t how you look, it’s how you feel inside. #q #questpit

LUCY JEAN THE COLORING QUEEN is a #pb (470 words) for ages 4-8. When Lucy gets only gets only 3 crayons for her restaurant coloring page, she must use problem-solving skills to create a masterpiece. In the process, she discover a true artist doesn’t need every color, just creativity. #questpit #q

@authorsmiller.bsky.social Please help #clearthelist! I have 1 item (with multiple quantities) on my list. I am asking for Fossil Bricks. These will be used to support 7 second grade classes in the Bronx, NY at a title 1 school. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷

Congrats @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social!

Quail Ridge is such a great store (can’t wait to return), and I’m so happy to see WE MATCH! out in the wild — thank you, Layne!

1000 followers in three weeks! Thank you kidlit community, teachers, librarians, and bookworms for helping my #kidlit dreams come true. Here’s a cute picture of my dog in your honor. #amquerying

Dear #bluesky #kidlit writers: If you need inspiration to finishing out your story, check out the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast. Our new episode airs July 31! linktr.ee/kdzpodcast Which #children’sbooks would you love to see the KDZ crew dig into next? #writers

Get your free mini Chinese vocab book featuring Chicken and Duck. subscribepage.io/Cu2vXa Then preorder your own copy of When Chicken and Duck Talk on Kickstarter. www.kickstarter.com/projects/jsz... #Kickstarter #learnchinese #freebie

Help fund my critique partner @szetoj.bsky.social’s Trilingual picture book to learn Cantonese and Mandarin on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/jsz... #kidlit #kidlitchat #picturebook #writingcommunity #writersky

Today on Jordy’s #PictureBook Recs: Books Illustrated by Jessica Love. #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlit #kidlitchat #edusky #librarian #writingcommunity #parentsky

@laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social Hey, I am so close to clearing my list. I will be teaching 4th grade Math & Science for the 1st time. I'll have 2 classes with 56 plus kiddos in a title 1 school. We go back in 2 weeks. Even a share helps.Thank you!❤️ #clearthelist www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Good morning. I teach English at a Title I school. Any help with school supplies or snacks is greatly appreciated www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... #clearthelist