Jeff Probst on why he is 'incredibly proud' to make #Survivor a family show: 'My number one goal was to make this a positive show for families that is safe and fun and inspires adventure.' ew.com/jeff-probst-...

In his acceptance speech for award for best screenplay, Ryan Coogler said “when you look at a blank page, think of who you love” and I dunno, that really moved me so I wrote it down and sat it on my desk to look at while I work

#Kidlitchat Thanks for a fun topic!!

#kidlitchat My history of creating names goes back to my childhood. It all began with cats. I still have the lined paper with my pencil printed list of cat names. And the first mystery I wrote at age 11 (200 pages) was called Holiday Terror with the main character’s last name “Holiday.”

#kidlitchat another name story…I named a minor character a random name and then at a SCBWI conference, I realized I’d used the full name of a guy I’d met a few times. I’d accidentally used his full name. Afterwards I was quietly embarrassed whenever I saw him. Fortunately he never read my book.

#kidlitchat Another title story—when I sold my first books (Sweet Dream YA romances) in the 90’s, I created fun titles. They were changed to generic Opposites Attract & Almost Perfect. So for my 3rd Sweet Dream, I took a generic title from an old book—and for the first time they didn’t change it.

Love this

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#kidlitchat revisions make the book shine. I usually do too many revisions to count. One picture book literally had half of the words cut after many editorial revisions.

Libraries are magical! #KidLitChat

My most exciting ALA moment was when I was flying home with a writing critique pal—and while she sat next to me at the airport she got THE call telling her she’d won an award. #kidlitchat

The Newbery Honor books are: ‘The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli’ by Karina Yan Glaser; ‘A Sea of Lemon Trees’ by María Dolores Águila; ‘The Teacher of Nomad Land’ by Daniel Nayeri; and ‘The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest’ by Aubrey Hartman #ALAyma

#kidlitchat I’m a little late tonight… Waving at everybody. Will check on the post I missed.

#rhap still mourning Rob C on #traitors—I know it’s just a game but my heart is heavy. He loves the game SO much. And I hope for karma.

From the moment @robcesternino.bsky.social showed up on #TheTraitorsUS, his excitement to be there was palpable! And he made sure we knew while others were happy to see him! 2nd YouTube Short today: youtube.com/shorts/M8Nju... #TheTraitors #Traitors #RealityTV #TV #WhyXLost #TraitorsUS #RHAP

#kidlitchat hi!!

💖This week I'm giving thanks for the 2025 #LitLinks bloggers who contribute fascinating and FUN lessons that integrate #STEM + #ELA Read their work here: www.patriciamnewman.com/blog-4/ @lydialukidis.bsky.social @juliekidsbooks @moyuksel.bsky.social @jeannewharvey.bsky.social 🧵

In this season finale episode, we reflect on the end of the season, share a behind-the-scenes podcasting mishap (it happens), and dive into a First Pages critique of a cozy fantasy. It's another fantastic submission! #firstpages #writers www.writerswithwrinkles.net/season-final...

Children’s Publishers Choose Their Favorite Reads of 2025 buff.ly/IPVFHMg

#writingtip #writingtips #bravewrite #amwriting #writingcommunity inventingrealityediting.com/2... inventingrealityediting.com/2...

#BluePit is ready to kick off 2026! Creators in the #WritingCommunity, #GameDev & #IndieDev, #TTRPG, and #Comic communities get ready to pitch or promote your projects! #BluePit will be taking place on Jan 13th, 2026! And #BluePitHype starts January 8th! #WriteSky #Writers #AmAgenting #LitAgents

Coming up Jan. 27/29, online via @highlightsfound.bsky.social, what works, what doesn't, query letter basics, case studies, handouts, and more! It will be recorded. $59. Please repost and otherwise spread the word. Registration is open: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/suc...

#kidlitchat here’s a photo of my signing.

It’s amazing you sold 25 books! WOW! I hope your cold isn’t too bad though #kidlitchat

#kidlitchat I did have a book signing on Saturday at a local craft fair. Not only did I sell 25 books… But I caught a cold lol. Have to zoom in my critique group meeting tomorrow now.

Yay! Thank you, @kbiddle.bsky.social and @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social! 🥰👏🏽❤️

#kidlitchat Ditto about critique partners — mine are amazing. It’s been over a decade for me and I am happy to drive over an hour every two weeks to meet with my critique group.

Thanks for the like! I’m watching BB AU now…:)

My 2025 goat-county fair picture book from #amicus

#kidlitchat coming in a little late to the topic, but my favorite series is growing up was an old series I found in bookstores called the Judy Bolton mysteries. A letter I wrote to the author when I was a child led to a long friendship and co-writing a new Judy Bolton book together.

So grateful to have landed on the 2025 Write Kidlit Now! Scholarship list with my new #MG project. Thank you, @bookthreader.bsky.social & @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead. www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...

#kidlitchat I pay attention to new books coming out but don’t chase trends—in the past I had the first teen cloning series (REGENERATION) and one of the early psychic series (THE SERIES). Despite current trends against mg and for romanticy, I’m focusing on mg mysteries which I love.

An #epic time at The Criminally Good Writers Conference yesterday! Here I am with #authors @michellechouinard.bsky.social & @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social. And then there was the moment when Catriona McPherson included me and my book in her amazing keynote address! 😲💀

History repeats.

This sounds like such a fun adventure! 🐾 I’m already curious how the Curious Cat Spy Club will crack the case!

#kidlitchat coming in a little late to the topic, but my favorite series is growing up was an old series I found in bookstores called the Judy Bolton mysteries. A letter I wrote to the author when I was a child led to a long friendship and co-writing a new Judy Bolton book together.

30 Minutes Til #Kidlitchat (my new picturebook OR just a reminder to you to join us here on Bluesky for a chat tonight? You be the judge! (Okay, fine. It's option B.)).

I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane

New middle-grade mystery!! Can the Curious Cat Spy Club find the missing cheetahs? A standalone mystery for kids who love animals.

New middle-grade mystery!! Can the Curious Cat Spy Club find the missing cheetahs? A standalone mystery for kids who love animals.

I'm excited to announce "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, & Opportunities" is now open for sign-ups! Yes, what's happening now in #kidlit, but *also* how to follow trends yourself and decide how to respond. October. 14 and 16, $59, will be recorded. www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...

Yes!

Make an actual MG section and separate it by genre so kids can actually find what they're looking for. Middle schoolers do not want to wade through a sea of spines next to potty training picture books & baby toys. Give them their own space. They want the stories. They just don't know they exist!

It’s Tuesday so there’s a #kidlitchat at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific right here on Bluesky. If this is news to you, huzzah! Now you can join your #kidlit friends and chat! If this is a reminder to you, huzzah! Now you can join you kidlit friends and chat! See ya soon either way….