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 This is for unpublished authors (self-pub'd can apply) go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...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.)

Giveaway!!

Event alert!

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! 📣❤️‍🩹

Have you seen the sun today?

We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th. Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza... Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

This is a pinnable post for the #KidLit #BookTok video feed. More info the feed here. Also see my KidLit Community Resource page. Please: 📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy 🔁Repost to share Thank you! bsky.app/profile/debb...

Attention picture book writers! Check out this event with @jyotigopal.bsky.social !

Hi, I'm Aishwarya, a #kidlit #illustrator & #cartoonist from India! 😊 I love to work on joyful stories & comics. I want to draw #PB, #CB, #covers & #comics. I also do #GN #flats & #colors! Clients: Scholastic US/IN/CA, PRH US, HarperCollins US & more! 🎨: www.aishwaryatandon.com #PortfolioDay

If you have a #KidLit book launching Jan.13-19, 2025, reply w/ your book cover (with alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link to where people can find more info. Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to be launching books. #BookBirthday

My heart is breaking for you, SoCal friends. I know so many kids will be out of school again this week due to the devastating wildfires, so I've pulled together a bunch of my virtual author visits & read-alouds. They'll be freely available for you all month. katemessner.com/read-alouds-...

A HUGE congratulations to my CPs, @lizlazarlit.bsky.social and Na’Keysha for receiving the @12x12challenge.bsky.social Silver Scholarship. And congrats to all these incredible writers who are putting their stories out into the world! t.co/1wf2N28TOZ

My first social media post of 2025: check out this very handy reference guide to all the new publishers, imprints, literary agencies, and literary agents announced in 2024 (and there are a lot) (via the essential and indefatigable @janefriedman.com ) hotsheetpub.com/2024/12/new-...

Yay!Finished my first 5k Marathon yesterday!A new milestone for me. #marathon #navimumbai

Friendly reminder that there are lots of ways to support your favorite authors! #kidlit

Looking for a #kidlit debut group for your traditionally published PB coming out in 2025? Please comment here. @katieleereinert.bsky.social, @jpuglow.bsky.social, @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social, @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social, @nicoletadgell.bsky.social, @thesusankam.bsky.social

See you in Vadodara!

Teachers! Librarians! Tips and Tools for Nonfiction Book Talks tinyurl.com/4ek65k95 #kidslovenonficiton #edusky #kidlit

Save the date! #vadodara #litfest #booksareus