Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.

Saw my pals @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social and @adnauman.bsky.social at Dandelion Bookshop I Oak Park, IL!

I haven't accomplished any writing yet this morning, but I did update my website. Check it out to see where I'll be around the #Chicago area in the next few months! #kidlit lisakatzenberger.com/news-events/

A beautiful day for some WORDS! Nudge a writer today who needs a gentle reminder: you are brilliant, worthy, and loved. Regardless of your output, your sales, your followers. Believe it and lock in 🔥

My latest author newsletter is here -- check it out for information on my upcoming events. I'd love to see you at one! #kidlit mailchi.mp/788532d50359...

With the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling last week, many of us are left wondering what’s next. We checked back in with author @cswild.bsky.social to get her take on the ruling and where we go from here. #freedomtoread #weneeddiversebooks #kidlit #lgbtqkidlit

The 2026 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards are open for submissions through 8/31/25. Two $1500 prizes. Traditionally Published / Intersectional Protagonist. For details: bit.ly/RYWawards #ReadYourWorld #PADIBA #PADIBA2026 #Intersectionality #IntersectionalBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooks

SB 212, which sought to establish "a ratings system for library materials available to young individuals based on appropriateness for different age groups," failed to pass in committee before the Oregon Legislature adjourned. Our skilled librarians already select age-appropriate books. (1/2)

This is a must read. It's great analysis and it's a great piece about what this does mean, and what it doesn't. Importantly, Kelly calls out that schools and teachers should not obey in advance by pulling LGBTQ+ books off the shelves. Read and share, please!

2025 #Newbery Medal Acceptance by @erinentrada.bsky.social for THE FIRST STATE OF BEING @harperkids.bsky.social: "It’s surreal to be standing here for a second time." www.hbook.com/story/2025-n... #alaac25 #HBMag #ALAYMA @wearealsc.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Last day to enter!! #kidlit#diversebooks#writingcommunity

I and a bunch of other incredibly talented folks are doing virtual critiques with SCBWI Eastern New York. If you have a project you're itching for feedback on, don't miss out on this opportunity! www.scbwi.org/events/paid-...

Our statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v Taylor. Image thread with alt text. 1/4

This needs to be better known. People are getting fired over picture book displays.

People of Bluesky! Let’s get to know each other better. What is your all time favorite TV Show?

Thanks for that reminder! Just signed up.

Here is an old-timey telephone system. It was on display at a local museum of what used to be a one-room schoolhouse built in 1925 in Darien, Illinois.

Look, I’m not particularly a Harvard booster, but this is the start of a damn cure for type one diabetes. This is the kind of research Trump has killed. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/h...

My family loves doing escape rooms! This is the first one I did with just the teens and no Dad, and I was a bit worried at first. But we made it out!

Monday and Tuesday we’ll be at the #NCTE/M conference in Chicago talking about #languagearts #kidsbooks #math teachers will appreciate! And we’ll have THREE #authorsignings at Booth 506 too! We plan to use the hashtag #MGKidsBooks as the conference has none

CLOUDS IN SPACE by @teresarobeson.com is such a beautiful exploration of nebulae, with great back matter that taught me a lot! #staycurious Gorgeous illustrations by Diāna Renžina. I could not resist adding it to my shelf. #kidlit 📚👍

Will you be at the NCTE-NCTM conference in Chicago next week? If so, stop by @pubspotlight.bsky.social booth 506 on Monday at 12:30pm where I'll be signing FREE copies of A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY! I'd love for you to say hi! @sbkslibrary.bsky.social @robsayart.bsky.social @ncte.org #kidlit

This is a great read about why we need to fight back.

Are you a comics creator whose work has been challenged in schools or libraries? Are you available to come talk about it at Flame Con in NYC Aug 16 or 17? Hit me up!

For my next newsletter of book recommendations, I'd love to include a whole bunch of book recs from kids. If you have kids 2-18 yo, I'd be super grateful if you'd ask them what their favorite book was from the last year and fill out this form. 🙏 forms.gle/zakVTZRqiFam... #kidlit #amreading

Proud of my kids, Ryan and Sydney, for surviving junior high!

KidLit crew: I'm so glad to be in the trenches with you, even on hard days. It might feel like you're alone. You're not. It might feel impossible. Do what you can, even if it's just glaring at your page. It might feel futile. Your words will change someone's life, and you may never know it.

Do you know the ins and outs of the publishing industry? We're looking for an experienced publishing professional to join our team as a literary agent. More details on how to apply can be found here ⤵️ https://www.psliterary.com/opportunities/

#teachers do you know about the Amber Brown Grant??? SCBWI will fund an author/illustrator visit to 1 school, give free books, & supply a $250 stipend for a school celebration. Submission deadline is Friday, June 6, at midnight PST. More info at link! #grant www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...

"Beautiful illustrations perfectly illuminate the celebration of the market’s colors & the girl’s excitement” says @imaginationsoup.bsky.social of A GIFT FOR AMMA: MARKET DAY IN INDIA by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Mariona Cabassa @barefootbooks.bsky.social imaginationsoup.net/childrens-bo...

Good morning all! I’m terrible at promoting myself and just today realized (remembered) that fact. I’m fundraising for @bt1dplay.bsky.social Breakthrough T1D (formally Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)! tilt.fyi/TUTFvgRTeT

Today, I'm sharing a picture book I love, a blog I enjoyed, a podcast that inspired me, and the next book I have coming out. Click here to see it all: picturebookbuilders.com/2025/05/a-bo... #booksky #kidlit #megakidlit #scbwi

A great giveaway for #TeacherAppreciationWeek including A Love Letter to My Library! Enter at woobox.com/w6bv69 #kidlit

Chicago pals, this Wednesday I will be doing a storytime at the adorable new independent bookstore in Oak Park, Dandelion Bookshop at 10:30am. Please stop by with little ones in your life, or help me spread the word! #kidlit #chicago #storytime dandelionbookshop.com

Thank you @renzas.bsky.social for your review of It Belongs to the World: Frederick Banting and the Discovery of Insulin, written by me and illustrated by @missdiabetes.bsky.social. #kidlit #insulin4all diabetogenic.blog/2025/05/02/a...

Writing earlier this morning instead of taking a walk since it's raining. Writing as the early morning light comes up always feels nice and cozy.

We're still seeking a Managing Editorial Coordinator to join our department at Holiday House and Peachtree Publishing! This position can be based in New York or Atlanta. If you have 1-2 years of copyediting/proofreading experience and love #kidlit, have a look! holidayhouse.com/wp-content/u...

On Wednesday May 7th, I will be doing a storytime at Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park at 10:30am. If you have little ones in the area, please stop by. It's an adorable new bookshop! #kidlit dandelionbookshop.com

YES YES YES!!! This is what allyship looks like.

Tomorrow!

@leeandlow.bsky.social's New Voices Award writing contest is open for submissions! Lee & Low Books is seeking unpublished authors of color or Indigenous/Native writers hoping to break into the publishing industry for the first time with a picture book manuscript. 💻 bit.ly/NewVoicesAwa...

Did you know that deep in the ocean, fish are loud? 🐟🐠 Find out how fish communicate in WHAT FISH ARE SAYING, now with a STARRED review from SLJ!

They NEVER read the books. Tennessee's Rutherford County School Board member Stan Vaught admitted to banning books he hadn't read. This revelation kicked off a federal lawsuit. www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

What's a publisher considering when an editor says they're running a P&L? Join At Home Author and me on May 15 at 2 PM EDT as we dive into The Business of Picture Books (and other kinds of books, too). www.athomeauthor.com/service-page...

At a conference today where writers will be pitching and chatting with agents. So, just my evergreen advice there, don’t be afraid to just read your query letter. Anyone who says you need to memorize your pitch isn’t someone you want to work with. You’re not auditioning for your school musical.

Just want to give a Friday shoutout to all the booksellers, librarians, and teachers out there on the front lines fighting for kids' right to read books that reflect their experiences and/or expand the boundaries of their empathy. #kidlit

We've been asked this a few times & now have an answer! If you're in publishing, but not author you can join Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans! The group is still in development but you can sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The latest on the IMLS and why we need to be taking America 250 really damn seriously: buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

Having done this once already in the store today, I think it's finally time to bring tattoo-based book recommendations to BlueSky! (Beat that, Bezos!) Share or describe your tattoo(s) I'll recommend a book or two!