My husband is in this picture somewhere! 🤣🤣🤣 #cats #funnycats #catsofbluesky #catswithasenseofhumor

When was the last time you did this👇🏼 #BookSky

As a grandma of a 2 1/2 year old, I have to say, this is spot on! 😂

Amen. #BookSky

2 1/2 year old grandson's version of a wheelie! #grandkids #grandmas #kidlit #picturebooks #grandmalife #nanalife

Hey! Who unplugged the bounce house??? #grandmas #nanalife #grandkids #kidlit

A very wise 9 year old… #BookSky

There’s a #kidlitchat comin’ later today - 9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific, right here on Bluesky. It’s a great chance to hang out with your #kidlit friends for an hour, I tell ya! I hope you will give it a try….

Connecting with my three-year-old self to write a new picture book! #kidlit #picturebooks #amwriting

Excuse me. I'm trying to watch Wimbledon. #caturday #catsofbluesky #funnycats #catswithasenseofhumor

"Picture books are the most popular form of children's literature and the least understood. They must combine the compression of poetry and the sweep of a novel, all within a few pages of text." ~~ J. Yolen

Nature's way of saying: NEVER GIVE UP!

Happy #Caturday #BookSky

Our cat woke me up at 4am. He wanted company. I'm movin' a tad slowly this morning! 😂

Happy Father's Day and Happy Summer Solstice! #summer #flowers #fathersday #summersolstice

Absolutely. #BlueSky

Kids need quiet picture books! #picturebooks #kidlit

Happy #caturday Life is good! #cats

My mother, the inimitable Jane Yolen passed away this morning after a blessingly short fight with Alzheimer’s. She did not suffer, and went peacefully into the ether which, I am certain for her, will be filled with words of the most exquisite beauty and meaning.

We're up to our eyeballs in undead pitches! Thanks to everyone who participated in #KidlitZombieWeek. It's been a scream! Be sure to check back all this week for updates on winners...and maybe some sneak-peek hints along the way. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

My answer is definitely yes! #kidlit #picturebooks

I found this neat tool that lets you generate text and images just from your ideas. It's really good!

It's #KidlitZombieWeek Day 3! Get ready for another round of killer revisions with today's post: www.christinashawn.com/blog/asrama0... Then come right back here and tell us: Which story element would help your revision feel more seamless? #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 1! Check it out here: writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/g... Then come back & comment on this post with the one question that the blank page asks that feels most helpful. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

2026 Workshop Revealed: Hook, Line, or... Stinker? ⁠w/Julie Hedlund! ⁠ Your #picturebooks need compelling hooks that will reel in readers. Julie will dive into different types of hooks: picturebooksummit.co...#picturebooks #PBSummit is 10/3/26. Early Bird opens 6/4! #amwriting #writer #kidlit #booksky

If he's sleeping in the laundry bag, well, I guess I can't wash clothes today. LOL

Why get that manuscript zombie ready to carry itself? So your hands can be free for a #KidlitZombieWeek prize haul. Check out all the drool-worthy donations at sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

This for me is a feel good moment! I hope it will make you SMILE 🙂Watching this adorable tiny spotted turtle stretch and kick its legs while chilling out on a plant is peak cuteness.

Why? Just, why? And what is he even thinking? #kidlit #funnycats

A poetry comic for a rainy Saturday from my book THE SHAPE OF IDEAS 🌧️

A keepsake made by my son. I'm thinking this could be an inspiration for a main character. Maybe this will inspire a story for you too! #PB #amwriting #kidlit #picturebooks

Just listened to this. Lots of helpful tips in this podcast! #PB #kidlit

Brain fog keeping you lost in the manuscript graveyard? Clear it up with #KidlitZombieWeek. A full week of revitalizing blog posts, fun #WritingCommunity chat, and #prizes that will wake the dead. #WriterSky #KidLit #KidLitArt

My #LLPick of the day is AWE! by @chanastiefel.bsky.social! So full of wonder and beauty. Win a free copy here: tinyurl.com/5xs4w3rx #BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #AuthorsOfTwitter #writersoftwitter #LLInterviews

Hello #kidlit people! I'm a Bluesky newbie, retired preschool teacher, mom of 3 kids and 1 cat, and a proud Nana of 1! I write #picturebooks and look forward to connecting with you!

It’s Tuesday! It’s #kidlitchat day! Come join your #kidlit pals and soon to be pals for an hour of chatting here on Bluesky at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific. 15+ years now we’ve been talking about books, creating, and the biz, and we would love to have you join us! See ya soon, I hope.

Does that faint heartbeat still have a tale to tell? Inject the lifeblood back into your story with #KidlitZombieWeek —a full week of blog posts, discussions, and #prizes. June 1-5 on BlueSky and Instagram www.instagram.com/kidlitzombie... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt