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Thank you! My editor felt we needed a “how it was done” spread because “otherwise, everyone will think it was done on a computer.” And apparently, some still don’t realize it was ALL handmade!

In Memoriam: Remembering Those Lost in 2025 | A Fuse #8 Production afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/02/i...

surprise New Year's guest threw confetti then left snow squall #haiku 💚 #nature 💚 #morningwalk #happynewyear

3 adjectives to sum up my year of #amwriting #picturebooks - disappointed, hopeful, affirmed @bethanyhegedus.bsky.social @thewritingbarn.bsky.social

Happy New Year! As we turn the page into 2026, we’re celebrating fresh starts, new stories, and the return of one of our favorite moments of the year — 12 x 12 registration opens this month! Join the newsletter to be notified when registration begins: buff.ly/cljGUvl #kidlit

The 12 x 12 Launch Webinar is coming! Join Julie on Jan 8 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for Top 3 Tips for Thriving in a Challenging Picture Book Market and the reveal of our 2026 speakers. There will be prizes — including a registration refund for one live attendee. buff.ly/dKGVsH0 You won't want to miss it!

Love this read aloud of SOME DADDIES @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social illus by Javiera Maclean www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJh3... - a perfect gift for new daddies, Father's Day, or any day! #picturebook

#kidlit The 2025 Writers’ Rumpus Year in Review writersrumpus.com/2025/12/30/t...

To write as if your life depended on it; to write across the chalkboard, putting up there in public the words you have dredged; sieved up in dreams, from behind screen memories, out of silence﹣words you have dreaded & needed in order to know you exist." —Adrienne Rich#Writing

⛔️ Submissions are on pause! We’re not reading queries at the moment. Our inbox reopens on Monday, January 5th. Please hold submissions until then.

Trying to pay it back so I'll answer publishing, querying, and writing questions here Friday and Saturday. I might not answer immediately, but I will answer them all. #askagent #writingcommunity

WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS WHO CHAMPION WRITERS Jena Benton @jenanbenton.bsky.social Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social Stacey Ramirez @staceystories.bsky.social Andrew Hacket @andrewchacket.bsky.social Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social

#kidlit Interview with author/illustrator, @[email protected] #Hanukkah writersrumpus.com/2025/12/09/i...

"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—" Reviews. Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.) Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!

🎨 Spotlight on Katie Turner! Katie's Illustrator Page Katie is represented by Lara Perkins and is open to picture books, board books, black & white interiors, and covers.

#kidlit Interview with author/illustrator, @[email protected] #Hanukkah writersrumpus.com/2025/12/09/i...

All the applause for the 17 ABLA titles included in Kirkus’s best books of 2025 lists! 👏🏽Congratulations to our authors, illustrators, and their agents on this recognition! We're beyond proud of all of you. How many of these titles have you read? For the full list of these titles, see our IG post.

#kidlit Interview with author/illustrator, @JNWieder writersrumpus.com/2025/12/09/i...

#kidlit Interview with author/illustrator, @JoyWieder writersrumpus.com/2025/12/09/i...

Great #kidlit post - Recent Reads Roundup writersrumpus.com/2025/12/02/r...

"I tell aspiring writers that you have to find what you MUST write. When you find it, you will know, because the subject matter won't let you go. You have to be compelled to write. If you're not, nothing else that you do matters." —Rick Riordan

Planning some of next year’s “make publishing less mysterious” events a little early, and if you’re an industry pro who would be up for a trip to Philly (on me!) to give a talk, let me know! Our events have been such a delight so far. Here’s the last one with @katemckean.bsky.social!

“should've negotiated for a better contract" = i lack familiarity with WFH agreements with major corporations and also human empathy

#amwriting Silent Auction - check out these great items! Ends tomorrow! www.32auctions.com/organization...

Congratulations to @jilanne.bsky.social, whose picture book THE OCEAN'S HEART has received a #Kirkus starred ⭐️ review, saying, "This shimmering tale of interdependence and survival is STEM storytelling at its best." Head to the Kirkus website to read the full review!

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...

@carriefinison.bsky.social Look what just came up in The Penguin Young Readers School & Library spring 2026 preview! www.penguinclassroom.com/blog/the-pen... EVEN STEVEN: A Book About Sharing

My son and I got to hang out with kidlit author @drzathome.bsky.social and many others at the Newton Children’s Book Festival this weekend in Newton, MA! So much fun 🥳 #kidlit @davidakelly.bsky.social @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social @cekster.bsky.social

#kidlit Interview with Kimberly Tso, Debut Author of TIC-TAC-TOE CHICKEN...and a GIVEAWAY! writersrumpus.com/2025/11/11/i...

It's a BookPage (and second!) star for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK written by Brian Gehrlein, illustrated by Jennifer Harney! 🌟 “A sweet, friendship-affirming, humorously told, wonderfully illustrated tale.” 🌟 Read the full review here @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Happy Happy board book birthday to Gianna Marino and SWEET DREAMS, NIGHT ANIMALS! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Philomel www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/824370... #KidlitMegaFeed

Sharing this again. It's from four years ago, and censorship continues to rear its ugly head. Thank you, Meg, for stating this so well.

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day and this turkey is ready to share some pumpkin pie with you! 🥧 Hello! My name is Rebecca and I’m ready to create some silly yet sweet characters for your upcoming #picturebook projects. #kidlitart Newly represented by Lane Clarke✨ www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com

#kidlitartpostcard day again! This is from a NF MG manuscript that I plan to convert to a #GraphicNovel after it was orphaned when my editor left for another publisher. #kidlit

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I’m Mike and I love creating fun, character-driven work, spooky or no. I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social and I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work. See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #spooky #werewolf #spookyMG #kidLit #MG

For those posting about #CanKidLit, pls consider including my newest solo picture book, I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS? 🙏🏽📚🇨🇦 I also feature real-life Toronto libraries in my book, including one where I worked. I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much! #KidLit #IReadCanadian

Folks, I think it's fair to say that the Persian myths on your library shelves are in serious need of an upgrade. Happily, one is here, and we're talking about it today. I talk with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb about the rather gorgeous PERSIAN MYTHOLOGY #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/11/04/g...

Tuesday tip: if you’re planning to fast-draft a manuscript this month, be sure to do up an outline first, even if you’re normally a pantser—it’s easier to write quickly when you know exactly where you’re going! Need help outlining? Look up the Snowflake Method! #writingtips #editor #writingcommunity

Lena the Chicken (but Really a Dinosaur) by Linda Bailey and K-Fai Steel. This seemingly simple story encourages kids to choose their own path and not be held back by others' expectations. An instant classic. #Tundra #Netgalley 📚👍🏼#Canlit

Can't believe this article needed to be written, but here we are: slate.com/life/2025/10...

I'm now open to queries at querytracker.net/query/Michel... !! Do not send queries to my email as they will be deleted. I'm open until 10 pm EST on November 7th, accepting all Middle Grade and Young Adult. Also accepting Adult Mystery, Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fiction and Horror.

Congratulations to artist María J. Guarda. Her picture book, PALOMA FLIES AWAY has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration! This beautiful book leaves a forever imprint @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social carnegies.co.uk/illustration...

Querying writers -- Please give yourselves some grace and stop fretting about a few silly typos in your queries. We probably won't notice them, we're not going to hold them against you, and if we DO hold them against you, you don't want to work with us anyway.

My Bluesky philosophy: I’m here to build community, esp with book lovers, particularly kidlit. I block liberally anyone who is being a jerk, whether to myself or others. I want an uplifting space filled with books, cute animals, and random nerdery. Anyone who doesn’t like that, feel free to block.

Great #kidlit #Interview with LIMELIGHT author @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social by @monicaacker1.bsky.social at @writersrumpus.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2025/10/28/i...

#kidlit The Newton Children’s Book Festival- a FREE event, Nov 16th, Sunday, 11 to 3 at the New Art Center. 60+ children’s book authors & illustrators. Newtonville Books will be selling the books.Signed books make great gifts for teachers & loved ones. Learn more here: newtonchildrensbookfest.com

Change one letter. Ruin a candy. I’ll go first. Death Bar.