Feels relevant to reshare this tonight, as I find myself wishing I somehow managed to be on the Integrity with the Artemis crew. #KidLit creators, astronauts are jealous of us, too. ❤️

Here you go, PB writers and PB readers! #kidlithahaweek

Hey PB writers! I hope you've been following Kidlit Haha Week. You don't want to miss it. #kidlithahaweek

If your a fish, keep scrolling… Kidlit Haha Week is diving into craft with Neil Sharpson, author of DON’T TRUST FISH. #kidlithahaweek

12x12 celebrates National Humor Month! 😂 📚 EMBARRASSED FERRET by Lisa Riddiough 📚 WHIRBY by @mollyharris.bsky.social 📚 DON'T SPLASH GRANDPA! by Julie Gonzalez Here’s to stories that make us laugh! 🤣 Find more humorous picture books here: buff.ly/bp8VJW1 #kidlit #12x12PB

Mortimer on high alert for something. We do not know what. #caturday

It's too easy to miss announcements and other news. So you won't miss mine, here are the two non-spammy newsletters you can get. Please sign up: Kid's Book Revisions Plus: www.kidsbookrevisions.com/newsletter-s... The Purple Crayon: www.underdown.org/contact.htm#...

It’s playtime because… Kidlit Haha Week is headed to the playground with Rachel Michelle Wilson, author/illustrator of HOW TO PEE YOUR PANTS THE RIGHT WAY (and member of Team Nothing Learned 😉) Tag. You’re it! #kidlithahaweek www.brittanypomales.com/2026/04/01/k...

Love the camraderie of writing sprints!

Someone else's success in the publishing industry doesn't diminish your own chance of success. Boost fellow writers and illustrators. Try very hard not to compare yourself to others (I struggle with this, too). Focus on finding your own joy at your own pace. #Uplift #KidLit #WriterSky

We are excited to announce that registration is open for our *first* series of hangouts! Free, online, weekly for 6 weeks starting April 8. Full details in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/ffc959e934d5...

Ideas to build (and rebuild... and rebuild, again...) the feeling of comradery and fellowship within the KidLit community online? #kidlitchat

Mortimer making sure I am getting some rest. #caturday

Is it cheating if I don't post a picture taken today? This was a few days ago but I love it. He's just yawning but doesn't it look like he's roaring?? #caturday

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Kelli Panique shares how a broken shoulder gave her a new perspective on writing. (No, really!) Let's shake things up! 12x12challenge.com/p... #amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast

⭐️Tomorrow is your LAST chance to apply to be a #pbrisingstars mentee⭐️ So let’s chat! Tell us: - have you applied yet or are you waiting til the final moments? #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook

Reposting because I forgot to add #kidlit

It’s PBParty’s 12th year! The PBParty Dream Team of Judges can’t wait to read your submissions and celebrate your successes. The annual PBParty contest is for unagented writers and author/illustrators with finished and polished PB manuscripts. mindyalyseweiss.com/2026-pbparty...

It’s our final WHO TO APPLY TO post! And today is all about mentors seeking STEM/STEAM! So if you write about science, technology, engineering, the arts, & math, make sure to check eligibility and apply to these mentors! www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors #kidlit #author #picturebook #pbrisingstars

Time for another spread the word post! Janelle Harper is an absolute powerhouse of an author. We cannot wait to see who she partners with for #pbrisingstars this year!

Mortimer taking post-breakfast nap. #caturday

I just signed up for Adria Goetz's latest webinar. Adria is an amazing cheerleader for all PB writers, whether she reps you or not. Her webinars are on-point, informative and helpful. I highly recommend.

If we want to be part of a golden age of children's books, a return to the pure love of reading, of discovering worlds between pages, then we have to make, buy, share the kinds of books that care about visual storytelling above all else #picturebooks

Mortimer found the woodstove! (This is his first winter with us.) #caturday

My interactive alarm clock. #caturday

Woohoo! Bare ground yesterday to at least 18 inches of snow!!!

Wordle 1,636 2/6 🟨⬜⬜⬜🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Hope the rest of my day goes this smoothly.

So fun seeing Brian Gehrlein and Jennifer Harney's creation facing out on display at Sherman's Books here in Maine!!

Mortimer almost missed Caturday again. #Caturday

My annual Halloween pizza. As usual, do not count the legs on the spiders!

Can you believe October begins next week? 🤯 This month flew by (I don't even think I promoted the calendar in September! 😂) Check out all the events this fall and sign up for weekly email alerts: carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/ #KidLit #picturebooks #middlegrade #youngadult

Happy #Caturday, with love from Mortimer.

Wordle 1,535 1/6 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Wow! It happened!

He's 6 months old and has all his big boy teeth but he still has to nibble on EVERYTHING!

Come on, PB writers. Who doesn't have a zombie MS??? Let's do this!!

Almost missed #caturday!

My new writing buddy. Meet Mortimer. #kidlit ##caturday

I guess I will wash dishes later. Can't ask the senior dog to take her nap elsewhere.

Calendar: It's spring!! Winter yesterday: Bwahaha....I can't hear you!

Signs of spring. Also known as mud season. The only reason our road doesn't have 12 inch deep ruts is my husband back-dragged it with the tractor bucket today. We are walking in and out until it dries up. Usually takes 2 weeks.

We had to say goodbye to JuJu today. Best kitty in the world.

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...

So much wonderful art in #boardgaming & I always look for the artists here on Bluesky in hopes I can help boost their work but most don't seem to use alt-text. Using alt-text not only helps visually impaired & neurodivergent, but helps your post get discovered: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/al...

JuJu, the best cat in the world, was diagnosed yesterday with a tumor in her mouth and prognosis isn't good. She loves to sleep under the covers. She has to pounce on treats before eating them. She says "hi" when she sees you. She is my daughter's best friend. I am heartbroken.

First trip to The Briar Patch in Bangor, ME - one of the coolest bookstores I’ve been to! Great selection, recommendations, and people! And don’t miss this gem, LILY’S DREAM by Bea Jackson! #kidlit #indiebookstore #booksky

I am here today and it is good.

Yay for snow! I love it when the bottom step disappears. Hannah's okay with it, too.

Thank you, @debbieohi.com