Have you registered for the Skipping Stones Writers and Illustrators Retreat? Hurry, space is limited! Register at our website: www.scbwi.org/events/ohio-... #skippingstones26 #scbwi_nohio #scbwi

Working my way through 832 entries has unraveled my opinion on what makes a picture book excellent. It isn’t about top notch book design, the technical competence of the artist, compositional innovation, the medium, or the executional difficultly. A picture book is excellent when it makes us feel.

Hey, literary citizens! Got a minute? If so, please #AskYourLibrary to buy my newest children’s book, #NiceToEatYou, a funny read-aloud perfect for Halloween! (May or may not contain a witch. 🧙👀) For a request template or more info: karenyin.com/books/nice-t... Art by @carolinacoroa.bsky.social

Voting lines close next Friday,July 17th. Have you voted @scbwi.bsky.social people?

It is indeed happening! I'd love to see you.

A different kind of flower !

Meet Monstrella. A character created at @tanrusstudio.bsky.social 's art exploration class with #scbwi India.

If you're at #ALAAC2026 this weekend, please come find me to say hello and get a book! I'll be signing with @randomhousekids.bsky.social Saturday and with @harpercollins.bsky.social, @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social, and @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social on Sunday!

Yay! My picture book Under Pressure is a finalist in the SCBWI Crystal Kite awards . If you are a member of SCBWI, so consider voting for it. www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite Deadline: July 17th.

My book is longlisted for SCBWI's Crystal kite awards in the Asia-Middle east region. Do vote if you are a member of SCBWI. Voting lines close soon. #scbwi #crystalkiteawards

Spotted a pair of golden jackals on my morning walk...

Literary Auction for Change is now live! Lori is offering a written critique for a MG or YA novel's first 10pp to the winning bidder. Lori is closed to submissions so this is a unique opportunity to share your work while supporting this terrific organization!

KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE is a nominee for an SCBWI Crystal Kite Award in the Canada & North America division! Your support means so much! If you are a member of SCBWI and a fan of our book, please click on the link in my bio or DM me for the link to vote for KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE! #kidlit #CanKidLit

Round 1 of @scbwi.bsky.social 's Crystal Kite awards is now open. There are 15 awards for 15 International regions. Do exercise your right to vote. PS: My picture book, Under Pressure is nominated under Asia and Middle East region.

After getting published in several regional languages of India, Greet When You Meet is now available as a Hindi-English bilingual edition. iIllustrated by Atanu Roy, this book is published by National Book Trust,India. To buy a copy, visit www.nbtindia.gov.in

You are invited to a free online webinar on “ How to Handle Bullying at School.” This session will focus on understanding bullying, supporting children in school settings with practical strategies for students, parents, teachers and librarians. Registration link : forms.gle/Kv5JxD2NiEMt...

Come revive some lost souls with us!

Do check out my author interview for Under Pressure in Frontlist's May issue. www.frontlist.in/magazine/67 #magazineinterview

So excited to share this fantastical tale with Kristen's fantastic illustrations! 1

For Asian #kidlit writers: not sure if you saw this picture book contest coming up next month? This is for unpublished authors (self-pub'd can apply) go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...

Hearty congratulations to my CP @sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social for winning the first prize in #50preciouswords. Woohoo!

A wonderful opportunity to sharpen your writing skills! Get,set,go!

Happy to share my new picture book from Eklavya India is out now. Thank you @12x12challenge.bsky.social @juliefhedlund.bsky.social @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

Yay! Under Pressure, my picture book on Freddie Mercury has arrived. Illustrated by Pankaj Saikia and published by Perky Parrot(Niyogi books), the book captures the final minutes before the musician overcame bullies to give his first band performance in an Indian boarding school.

When students leave your library, what do you hope they carry with them? 🤔📚 📸 livebrary

I've sent out an email to choose the time for our next #SouthAsian #kidlit support group chat, which will be hosted by @shyamala.bsky.social. If you are a South Asian #kidlit writer or #kidlitart illustrator and would like to join our mailing list, email me. My email address is on my website.

#24hourChildrensBookChallege #scbwi #amwriting #Characterintroduction

Here's my new #MSWL! I'll be open to #queries Nov 1–7 and closing in Dec so that I can catch up reviewing. I'll reopen to #Adultfiction only in Jan 2026! As always, I'm open to #kidlit through referrals, conferences, and pitch events. #AF #literaryagent #amquerying serarivers.com/mswl/

*Next week*, Big Picture Revision--an online 2-hour dive into revision tools, how to use them with a #kidlit ms., with handouts, resource list, plus 2 bonus handouts. Recordings provided if you can't watch live or to re-watch. More info. and to register: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/big...

Teachers & librarians! I've put together some low-cost virtual author visits for you & your kids this fall, starting with THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES (grades 4-8) and OVER & UNDER THE CORAL REEF (K-5) on 9/15. Details: katemessner.com/low-cost-vir... (Please tag friends who might be interested, too!)

“I want to be able to reach thousands of schools, show the power of poetry, and share my story.” Author Kwame Alexander launches a new literacy nonprofit, One Word at a Time, aiming to inspire middle graders to read and try their hand at creative writing. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, READY TO SMILE AGAIN by @katieleereinert.bsky.social, illustrated by Sarah Aziz (Gnome Road Publishing) To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-...

Event alert for Cincinnati writers!

Last few hours for this promo! 👇💕

Nonfiction writers! Join me for a FREE hands-on webinar: Digging Deeper: Mining the Library for Gold 🗓️ Monday, June 23 at 7 p.m. EDT 📍 Zoom (with replay!) Learn about subject searches, interlibrary loan, and free databases. Register at: tinyurl.com/k82tbkcs #KidLit #ResearchTips #NonfictionWriters

I am open for editorial consulting work--if you've been querying manuscripts and aren't getting interest, but don't know why, or are otherwise stuck, I may be able to help! Information here: www.underdown.org/pced.htm Happy to answer questions here or by email (there's a link.)

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Deep gratitude to the universe! I am delighted by the latest learning opportunity. Thank you @highlightsfound.bsky.social and @rajanilarocca.bsky.social ! @shrurao.bsky.social @nakeyshataylor.bsky.social @emilystarr.bsky.social

Celebrating a writing win! #writingcontests #50preciouswords @viviankirkfield.bsky.social @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social

It's #HaikuSaturday! Do you know of other regularly recurring community events here on Bluesky? Reply to the thread below (not this one), see others at publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...

We are excited for this upcoming workshop for adult writers with Esty Loveing-Downes at Arthouse Literary. A fantastic opportunity for querying writers or those planning to query soon! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

A glorious sunset!

Congratulations to al the PB Party 2025 Finalists! I'm excited to see the entries next week online. Good luck!

Thank you @12x12challenge for this wonderful opportunity to learn and grow as a writer. I am happy to see my name on the winner's wall.

Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for such a fun contest! #50preciouswords

I attended a Gond art workshop with artist Kailash Pradhan in the CSVS museum .Gond art hails from the state of Madhya Pradesh(India). The artist generously shared his knowledge. The learning initiative to bring art closer to the public is part of the Titan company's CSR. #gondart

I hesitate to give interviews about book banning as I feel that other authors have been much more targeted (in super scary ways) than I and are more deserving of sympathy & protection. But I thought, I would try to explain the pain “soft banning” also causes: www.themarysue.com/the-receptio...

Join us for Shall I Compare Thee: A Crash Course in Comps and learn which comp title rules to follow—and when to break them. 🗓 DATE: February 27, 2025 @ 1pm EST 💸 COST: $20 Don't miss out—register now 👉 https://buff.ly/3QkwiVY #writingcommunity #writinglife @jestrudel.bsky.social

Calling all Los Angeles authors and illustrators! 📣❤️‍🩹