You won't want to miss THE STRANGE STORIES OF SAM BUNCH, an illustrated early chapter book series about two friends investigating oddities at their wacky apartment, written by Jen MacGregor, illustrated by Forrest Burdett! Congrats @hellomrforrest.bsky.social and @jenrofe.bsky.social!

Get ready for all the swoony autumn vibes in FALL, IN LOVE, a coming of age YA romance, by Mia Kayla! Congratulations Mia and @jemiscoe.bsky.social

Keep your eyes peeled for this AGNES CLOVER DOES NOT WANT TO BE A BUNNY, an upcoming picture book, written by April Genevieve Tucholke, illustrated by Miranda Autumn Lewis! Congratulations April and @ljrennert.bsky.social!

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🎉IF IT WERE MY BIRTHDAY PARTY BY THE CAT IN THE HAT by Alastair Heim is a USA Today bestseller!! 🎉 Congratulations, Alastair!! @alastairheim.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social

🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Johanna Martinez! Johanna is represented by Lara Perkins and interested in illustrating picture books and nonfiction. Check out Johanna's illustrator page!

It's a starred review for PIZZASAURUS by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Kyle Beckett! ⭐ Read the full School Library Journal starred review here. In stores Tues, March 3! 🤩 @tammisauer.bsky.social @ljrennert.bsky.social

Happy #BookBirthday to the insightful and moving picture book YOU ARE THE LAND by renowned artist Steph Littlebird! ⭐️ "A powerful look at Indigenous identity and a loving reminder that ‘everyone can be a place keeper.’” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Happy Pub Day to this gorgeous new PB biography! 💜🦕

Kaiju Gaga is out today! I had so much fun bringing this monster (and all the chaos it brings) to life. Big thanks to @ecmyers.com for such a fun story and to the team at @chooseadventure.bsky.social. #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

Congratulations to our clients on their latest book releases! All available now at your local library and bookstores! 🥳

Congratulations to @junescribbles.bsky.social on her starred review from School Library Journal for BRIGHTER THAN NINE! www.slj.com/review/brigh...

OMG! TOUCH THE SKY has been nominated for The Monarch Award -- a readers' choice state award in Illinois -- and I am so thrilled! Full list of all the other noms, including @fuse8.bsky.social and Andrea Tsurumi's hilarious book, POP! GOES THE NURSERY RHYME here: drive.google.com/file/d/1O_ZL...

THE GREAT ESCAPE by Deborah Marcero has now received a total of SIX starred reviews!! 🥳 Don’t wait to get a copy from your local bookstore or library. And continued congratulations, Deborah! @deborahmarcero.com @ljrennert.bsky.social

So honored that A LLAMA IS NOT AN ALPACA is a Monarch Award Nominee! Congrats to the other incredible books listed, as well. 🎉 @runningpressbooks.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #lornascobie

🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Joy Ang! Joy is represented by Kelly Sonnack and interested in illustrating picture books, covers, and graphic novels. Check out Joy's illustrator page! @joyang.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social

🌟SIX STARRED REVIEWS!🌟 A richly illustrated picture book from the author of In a Jar that follows an older sister and her pack of wild, noisy, can’t-sit-still younger siblings on a grand and wondrous adventure. Have you added Deborah Marcero's THE GREAT ESCAPE to your class or library?

Melissa Manlove comparing using AI to “be a better writer” to a bird regurgitating and spitting out pap is SENDING me! #BigSur26 #ABLA26

I also recommend @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social as both an author and a speaker. He always credits the illustrators he works with. I am especially a fan of his Lady Pancake & French Toast series. #KidLit

We're delighted to share TWO starred reviews for MARY MORLAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY by Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Giselle Potter! ⭐⭐ Read the full Kirkus starred review and the full Publishers Weeekly starred review. In stores Tues, Feb 24! 🤩 @literaticat.bsky.social

Congratulations to April Genevieve Tucholke on her new book deal! AGNES CLOVER DOES NOT WANT TO BE A BUNNY is out Fall 2027!

Thank you SLJ for this lovely starred review of WHO NESTS HERE? ⭐️Lyrical text by yours truly & beautiful art by Ramona Kaulitzki. Edited by Catherine Laudone of Beach Lane Books. Out 3/10/26! @simonkids.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Kah Yangni! Kah is represented by Kelly Sonnack and interested in illustrating picture books, nonfiction, and covers. Check out Kah's illustrator page! @kahyangni.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social

One of my favorite spreads from Tag Team featuring La Oink Oink and El Toro wiping the floor against Donny Dollars and the Bald Aguila. Published by @versifybooks and @harperalley . Available wherever books are sold!

Another starred review for @deborahmarcero.com's THE GREAT ESCAPE! Read the review on BookPage: www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-...

I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY by Mychal Threets, illustrated by Lorraine Nam, is a USA Today Bestseller for a second week in a row!! 🥳 Congratulations, Mychal! Bookshop link to buy your own copy. @mychal3ts.bsky.social Lara Perkins

BECAUSE OF YOU, I’M A SISTER by Jen Fier Jasinski, illustrated by Lisa Chow, is an instant USA Today Bestseller!! 🥳 Congratulations on this recognition for your illustrator debut, Lisa! Bookshop link to buy your own copy. @lisachowart.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social

BEATRIX AND THE UNICORN by Lita Judge is an instant USA Today bestseller!! 🥳 Congratulations, Lita! Bookshop link to buy your own copy. @literaticat.bsky.social

It surprises me how often I stun people with this writing advice, so I'll just remind you here: You don't have to start at the beginning. It probably won't be the beginning anyway. You can write the part you can see/hear/imagine best and go from there.

It's a Kirkus star for Steph Littlebird's author-illustrator debut, YOU ARE THE LAND!! ⭐ Read the full Kirkus starred review here. In stores on Tues, Feb 24! 🤩 @stephlittlebird.bsky.social Kathleen Rushall

It’s a special honor when independent booksellers recognize your book. Thank you Reading The West for tapping “Bitsy Bat, Team Star,” a book about accepting differences like autism, sportsmanship in a school Olympics-style competition, and friendship. #kidsbooks #indiebookseller #autismacceptance

Happy book birthday to THE GREAT ESCAPE, by @deborahmarcero.com! This charming picture book about siblings has earned 4 starred reviews for the touching story and unique, beautiful illustrations.

It's Whirby's book birthday! I'm so proud of this book. I took a lot of chances and am really proud of the final collaboration with author @mollyharris.bsky.social and the @harperkids.bsky.social team! ⚡️🤖 www.harpercollins.com/products/whi... #kidlit #kidlitart

What’s your Chinese/lunar zodiac sign? 🐎 Happy #YearofTheHorse. Saddle up for a great year! I made this when I had @thornockstudios.bsky.social on my show Gab ‘n’ Doodle. Tomorrow: Tom Angleberger! #kidlitart #illustration #horseillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social

look what just arrived!! @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social #KidLit #KidLitArt out March 17th in the US ☺︎

Just 2 weeks until this book of my heart enters the world. I began writing it in 2008. Phew, what a journey it's had. @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social #TLsky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries #edusky #kidlit

Happy World Whale Day! Have a whale of a time reading these award-winning picture books! @mcusolito.bsky.social @lynnbrunellebooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @mstewartscience.bsky.social

#kidlit superstar Tom Angleberger @tomangleberger.bsky.social is a silly, silly man. He authors & illustrates super funny books that kids & adults love I’m super excited to pick his brain & find out how he does it 🎥Join us live on Insta! #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrators #graphicnovels

I updated my website to show off new client releases from Jan-March, featuring fun new goodies from @katemessner.com, @raulthethird.bsky.social, @lightonthesea.bsky.social, @dianezahler.bsky.social, as well as Not On Bluesky (yet?) folks! www.jenniferlaughran.com/news

Thank you for including LUCIA’S GOALS @sylvialiu.bsky.social !

We have not one, not two, but THREE starred reviews to share for THE GREAT ESCAPE by Deborah Marcero! ⭐⭐⭐ Read the full Kirkus starred review and the full Booklist starred review. See the listing for the BCCB starred review. In stores Tues, Feb 17! 🤩 @deborahmarcero.com @ljrennert.bsky.social

Happy Valentine’s Day to someone special in your life 🩷🩷🩷

This one is available for free to download off my google drive, if you'd like a gratis Valentine to send someone you like or love or to print out, Idk it's your life. For some reason my scanner doesn't accept hot pink, so the heart is very pale. But it still works. drive.google.com/file/d/1XgV8...

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Wishing you lots of love this Valentine’s Day. #kidlit

Happy Valentine’s Day! May your crafts glitter extra bright & your hugs are snuggly tight 💕 @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart

What an honor! Thank you @wearealsc.bsky.social. And thanks @andreabrownlit.bsky.social for creating this lovely graphic. @brianlies.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #TLsky #TLchat #Skybraian #SchoolLibraries #edusky #kidlit

🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Isabella Kung! Isabella is represented by Jennifer Laughran and open to illustration opportunities for picture books, board books, and black and white interiors. Check out Isabella's illustrator page! @isabellakung.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social

Let your EYE-deas grow in their own time. Sooner or TATER you'll see success. How do I produce so much and work so fast? Years (and years!) of practice and figuring it out. Bloom late. Share this with someone who needs some encouragement. #inspirationalquotes #kidlit #encouragement #potatolove