Announcing new deals for @alliewritesalot.bsky.social @lagaia.bsky.social @chelseaauthor.bsky.social @joelleretener.bsky.social + more buff.ly/L1d4pCi

Announcing new deals for @alliewritesalot.bsky.social @lagaia.bsky.social @chelseaauthor.bsky.social @joelleretener.bsky.social + more buff.ly/L1d4pCi

This was an experience I’ll never forget! I’m so grateful to @thehornbook.bsky.social for awarding ODE TO A BAD DAY this honor. ❤️

From January/February #HBMag @bostonglobe.com–Horn Book #BGHB #PictureBook honoree @chelseaauthor.bsky.social's speech for ODE TO A BAD DAY www.hbook.com/story/ode-to... #BGHB24 #kidlit @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

Special thanks to the book teams I was lucky to collaborate with: THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Alison Farrell, pub by @chroniclebooks.bsky.social KABOOM: A VOLCANO ERUPTS by Jessica Kulekjian and @zoesees.bsky.social, pub by @kidscanpress.bsky.social

Who will I see at #ncte24?

Our second Starter Pack is just as great as the first one. Still space here, so if you're a member and want to be added, comment here with your handle. bsky.app/starter-pack...

It's been fun seeing familiar faces pop up here this week! If you're just arriving & are an author, illustrator, educator, or librarian, here's a list of like-minded folks to follow: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... And here's how to add yourself to the list: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Okay now that have hopefully ALL left that other place and there’s critical mass of kids book creators, readers, agents and editors here — WHAT WILL IT TAKE to make the big publishers follow suit? I’M JUST AN AGENT STANDING IN FRONT OF THE BOOK PUBLICITY DEPARTMENTS BEGGING

Well, that was fast! Our first 12 x 12 Starter Pack is full. If you are a member of 12 x 12 and: 1. Are not in the first Starter Pack - PLEASE CHECK! (bsky.app/starter-pack...), AND, 2. WANT to be added to the next one that we're creating now, PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS POST WITH YOUR HANDLE. Thanks!

DARE TO BE DARING by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social received a star from Kirkus! 🌟 “addressing our fears has never been this fun." 🌟 Read the full review here Learn more about the book here @jenrofe.bsky.social

This week– THE PRESIDENT OF THE JUNGLE by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo, and illustrated by Pedro Markun THE BOO BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY written by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by Alison Farrell

I have a super sore throat so 9 read to me tonight. #picturebooks @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Lian Cho

DARE TO BE DARING was selected as one of Amazon’s Best Books of the Year! 🏆 @liantomato.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

To new Bluesky users: This place has the BEST curation & moderation tools of any social media platform I've been on (& I've been around for a while 🦕). *Strongly* recommend TAKING A FEW MINUTES to learn. I've summarized the essentials in my Unofficial Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...

Thank you so much, Mark!!!

#LibraryHaul part 2! Super fun #picturebooks by: Ame Dykman & Jennifer Harney Kerri Kokias & Mike Lowery Travis Jonker @stacymcanulty.bsky.social & Claire Keane Alex Latimer @chelseaauthor.bsky.social & Alison Farrell #Kidlit #childrensbooks 📚👍 #📚👍

I love that this picture book gives children permission to feel their feelings! The creative rhymes, childlike art style, and universal and hilarious moments in ODE TO A BAD DAY by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Hyewon Yum will resonate deeply with ALL readers! Highly recommend!

We are thrilled to see BLUEBELL as a pick for best book release this month by Book Riot!!

I just watched the @12x12challenge.bsky.social book chat replay with @chelseaauthor.bsky.social & it was stellar. Full of laughs, truth, & a beautiful book—you don’t want to miss it!

The Bluesky #kidlit community is growing! Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA

K-12 Educators/Librarians: If you'd like to be added to my K-12 Educators & Librarians custom feed, pls let me know. Also see: Edusky feed Kidlit/YA Book Boosters Kidlit/YA authors & illustrators who enjoy connecting w/schools & libraries. #Edusky cont'd

6 more daysssssss!!!! This book is perfect for any kids who have had boo-boos, ouchies, sniffles, itchies, or uh-ohs! The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary a.co/d/f4pspdZ

Oh I need this as a bluesky newbie. Thank you Debbie! #kidlit

Caption this!!! [my dog Lucky on Halloween].

I loved your interview on You May Contribute a Verse as well!

Sending a huge THANK YOU to #12x12PB member @chelseaauthor.bsky.social for sharing the journey to publication for her #picturebook, ODE TO A BAD DAY, in this month's Book Chat! #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit youtu.be/xY-s84EBFZM

If you have a kidlit book launching in Nov.2023, reply in ONE post w/info (title, author, illustrator (if illustrated), publisher, launch date & link with info. I also advise including an image (cover?etc). If you're a debut, be sure to say so! Also see my October 2023 launches thread.

Thank you! THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY written by me, illustrated by Alison Farrell, and published by Chronicle Books comes Nov. 7th! We can’t wait for this humorous and heartfelt celebration of a school nurse to be in the world! www.chroniclebooks.com/products/boo...

Also mentioned in this episode– Hyewon Yum @taratrudel.bsky.social Jen Rafe at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social PB Workshop on Discord @taralazar.bsky.social Molly Idle Monica Acker Paran Kim Chelsea’s mom Robert Pattinson @laurelsnyder.bsky.social

NEW #VERSESHOW EPISODE with @chelseaauthor.bsky.social! @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and I talk with Chelsea about process, the drama of it all and the importance of not yet. Check out THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY out Nov. 7th art by Alison Farrell jmonken.podbean.com/e/chelsea-li...

Hey allllll!!! I promise this will be a GREAT day with Julie and I chatting about how ODE TO A BAD DAY came to be! Come and join us!

Did you know that #12x12PB hosts a FREE book chat with one of our members every month? Join us Oct. 12 at 8pm ET to take a glimpse into how @chelseaauthor.bsky.social turned ODE TO A BAD DAY from a draft into a published #picturebook. Open to everyone. #kidlit www.12x12challenge.com/chelsea

#kidlit folks - Chelsea is here! Yay!!🎉

Hi 👋 I already love it here! #kidlit #scbwi #picturebooks #12x12pb

Only one month away until THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY by me and Alison Farrell hits shelves!!! 🚨🩹🧊👩🏾‍⚕️