"Who wrote the books that inspired you as a kid?" writingforchildren.com/learning-fro... #kidlit #mglit

Children's authors "get to see the world through brand-new, wonder-filled eyes. We get to reconnect with our curiosity and turn it on our environment and the people in our circle." #kidlit #mglit

Discussing your draft novel with AI. "Sometimes it is magical; sometimes it tells you to eat glue." www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdS7... #kidlit #mglit

"We are all different in the way we make art." Have a peek at this author/ illustrator's day: #kidlit #mglit

"I get stuck for the same reasons every single time." #kidlit #mglit

“Books can offer a way for boys to see themselves beyond the archetypes of “champion, warrior, or superhero." #kidlit #mglit

How to handle beta readers. bethmorriswrites.substack.com/p/can-you-ha... #kidlit #mglit

"28% growth in kids audiobooks" www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #kidlit #mglit

"Here's to you and your books. Happy cleaning!" www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r... #kidlit #mglit

“Most avid readers are created between the ages of eight and 12. Our whole industry should be invested in this reading cohort.” Predictions from middle-reader publishers: bit.ly/4l0Bi0g #kidlit #mglit

This middle-grade by Kate Dicamillo is a humourous exploration of an unlikely friendship between three Southern girls. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Jenna Lamia, who delivered a brilliant interpretation. Five stars. #kidlit #mglit

No dragons or vampires in sight! Why quiet stories are also important: www.wordsandpics.org/2025/03/feat... #kidlit #mglit

Just ordered a copy. :)

Sometimes the worst rejections come with the best outcomes. Worth reading: lindseyexplainsitall.substack.com/p/how-many-r...

Interested in reading humourous middle-grade nonfiction? I laughed alongside Leonardo during this account of the theft of his infamous painting. #kidlit #mglit

In consideration of audiobooks for children and others: worth a read. substack.com/@posthypnoti...

Some thoughts on writing historic fiction for children. Lest we forget. Worth reading: www.wordsandpics.org/2025/03/writ...

Just finished the audio version of A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban, then went out and bought the print edition. It's a warm, funny middle-grade book, a delightful deep dive into self-confidence for young readers learning to play a musical instrument. Five stars. #KidLit

I'm in!

Words of encouragement in these dark times from an outstanding Canadian: Daniel Levy www.instagram.com/reel/DGSHyOh...

Just finished my second read of this wonderful middle reader. It is as funny as it is heartfelt. A great study in multiple points of view set in a very small town. Five stars. @erinentrada.bsky.social

So funny and full of great pro tips for those of us struggling with distractions instead of writing. I've added Rain on Tents to my Spotify list.bit.ly/4hBbxRY

Just finished this middle-reader. Five stars. Everyone deserves a remarkable teacher like Ms. Bixby.

More books to add to my reading stack: bit.ly/415vqd4

I just joined the CCBC Book Head Book Club (featuring middle-grade fiction). It's free if you're a member of the Canadian Children's Book Centre: bit.ly/4gLSWBj

Pro tip: If you use Google as your search engine, you’ll see that AI results now show up first in search results. To override this annoyance, you can type “-AI” at the end of your search term. Voila! No AI.

A funny read (don't be that author!): bit.ly/4hBa7Ha

I came across this compiled list of publishers that focus on authors in their region (includes Canada and the U.S.). A helpful resource: (bit.ly/4hyeXVx)

100 ways to end a story - worth a read: bit.ly/3QcG38P

This was worth reading after my solitary day of a news blackout - worth reading: rebeccaevanswriter.com/2025/01/20/a...

On first pages - worth a read: bit.ly/4jfawQF

On picture books - worth a read:

Publisher Weekly's article about a Middle Grade Book Club making "good trouble": bit.ly/3wpIYEY

Substack article on writing about (or not writing about) personal trauma by Chuck Palahniuk: bit.ly/3x3bhbS #writing #writingadvice #writingtips

Writing advice about including your protagonist's interior thoughts by Rebecca Makkai bit.ly/3wX8ilC

NSCAD video about being an author/illustrator: award-winning grads Jack Wong and Sydney Smith