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

Happy book birthday to the paperback editions of This Is a School, illustrated by @veronicajamisonart.bsky.social and written by me, andThis Is a Story, illustrated by Lauren Castillo and written by me! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/05/happ...

We had our book launch for Ahoy, Mate, Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy yesterday, and it was like something out of a storybook.

Spotted my book, Ahoy, Mate, Ahoy!Miss Molly Molloy out in the wild today!

So thrilled to be part of this celebration issue! Can’t wait to learn the other contributors! @thetoypress.bsky.social

Our #booklaunch is happening soon! Sunday, May 2nd from 2-4 pm at the Charlottetown Public Library read aloud, a draw, art making, cupcakes and more. Come join us if you're in our neck of the woods.

Our school tour starts today for our new book, Ahoy, Mate, Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy. Patrick Guindon and I are so excited to spend time with the kids. #kidlit #raisingreaders #booklaunch

Congratulations to our incredible clients on their latest book releases! All available now at your local library and bookstores! 🥳

One of my favourite picture books as an adult. I didn't read it until my son was 16. Wish I'd know before how it turns out!   #Books #PictureBook #kidlit

Pulling together books that celebrate Earth Day and found this gem by Nicolette Sowder and Myo Yim - perfectly epitomizes a childhood spent outside. 📚👍🏻 Book recs on nurturing empathy in children and celebrating Earth Day releases this Thursday on KidLit Grove! open.substack.com/pub/lindsaym...

Good morning good people of earth! I hope you have a “cat with a ball of yarn” kind of day! #catwithyarn #haveagreatday #illustration #scbwi #kidlit #picturebookart

Check out my Writers' Rumpus interview (Writersrumpus.com) with award-winning and bestselling author Diane Muldrow about her new book Once a Wasteland: From Toxic Dump to National Park, illustrated by Amy Jindra Hodgson Perfect to share for 🌎Earth Day #nationalparks #earthmonth #earthday #kidlit

Get ready for Earth Day 🌎 with KidLitTV by reading these amazing Diverse Picture Books About Nature. 🏞️🌲🪷🌄🧗🏾 Let’s celebrate kids of all backgrounds basking in the joys of nature! 🥳 Perfect additions to your home or classroom library!📕 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.kidlit.tv/2025/07/dive... ‎ #earthday2026 #kidlit

Book Broker: interview with Karly Caserza of Fuse Literary "I want to feel that character's essence from the get-go so I can thoroughly immerse myself and care about their journey" darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/b... #querytip #amquerying

‘Every time I write, I doubt myself’: Michael Rosen at 80 on deep grief, self-belief and chocolate cake | The Guardian

⏳ Time is running out! The Poetry of Picture Books with Margarita Engle is on sale through April 30th. Don’t miss out: buff.ly/oGfPwsW $25 off with code POETRY #kidlit #12x12PB

🤩 Congrats @karenkrossing.com & @doroleung.bsky.social This book is making headlines. 👏 💞

For today’s #NationalPoetryMonth pick, here’s a groundbreaking poem by Joan Bransfield Graham from her book of concrete poems AWESOME EARTH, with vibrant illustrations by Tania García. This book is such a fun intro to concrete poems, geology, and geography! #kidlit #poetry

Monique Gray Smith was interviewed by Victoria News about her new picture book, Kohkom's First Drum! “I hope it opens conversations for children about family, joy, community… and understanding our family’s history.” Read more: vicnews.com/2026/04/18/v...

From Jan. 2025 - March 2026, 100+ pro-censorship bills were introduced in state legislatures. At least 40 bills would penalize libraries and library workers with lawsuits, fines, or even jail time for protecting people’s the right to read. This #RightToReadDay, take action: https://bit.ly/43D9Dtw

🌸Author Alison McGauley will be signing copies of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE at Indigo Ancaster, 737 Golf Links Road, Ancaster, on Sunday, April 26th from 11-4. #kidlit #CanKidLit @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

It's a star for THE WHALE'S TALE AND THE OTTER'S SIDE OF THE STORY by Kate Messner, illustrated by Brian Biggs! ⭐ Read the full Kirkus review here. In stores & libraries everywhere April 21! 💫 @katemessner.com @brianbiggsstudio.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

***Share this post for a chance to win JUMP FOR JOY or SUPRIRSING SPIES*** Read my #interview with Karen at www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/intervi... Up next on the #blog, Jessixa Bagley on 4/24 & Jenna Elyse Johnson on 4/27. #kidlit #kidlitauthors #picturebooks #middlegradebooks #booksky #author

📚🥳Giveaway Alert!🥳📚 Happy National Library Week! To celebrate I'm giving away a copy of Emma Wasn't Ready, about a girl who loves her library book so much, she doesn't want to let it go. To enter, Like and Repost. 🎉I'll draw a winner on 4/27.🎉 #kidlit #PB #giveaway

New #picturebook from @peterhreynolds.bsky.social reminds us to dream big. That's more than knowing what you want to do when you grow up. WHEN YOU DREAM BIG! from Orchard Books takes one child from anxiety about her future to +ve aspiration. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/04/when... 👍📚

Congratulations to Mary West on winning either a copy of @sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social Susan Johnston Taylor's book, IF PETS WROTE POEMS, or a 30 min AMA! Susan will reach out to you soon to arrange your prize. Thank you for being a #kidlit super- supporter! #picturebook #giveawaywinner #authori

WIND “describes wind’s influence on human inventions such as boats and airplanes as well as its impact and importance for animals and plants” in a “beautiful and fascinating primer” @ebyrbooks.bsky.social Booth 762 #NSTAspring26 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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

Get ready for Indie Kids Book Buzz Fall 2026! Register: https://ow.ly/1Q0c50YKoAM 📚 Hosted by librarian and former bookseller Heidi Ashton Yoon, five publishers will chat about their forthcoming books! P.S. All LIVE participants will be entered for a #BookGiveaway 🎉 #IndieKidsBookBuzz

The PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is OPEN! Write a new PB draft. Hop on the Critique Train to receive feedback from the passenger above & crit the one below. Our Crit Master is @beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social! ✨Enter to win a mini mentorship! mindyalyseweiss.com/crittrainbec...

Recently updated on our site: Books for 16 year olds. 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-fa... #kidlit Books for 16-year-olds - favourites chosen by teens including titles by Nicola Yoon, Julie Murphy, Sarah J. Maas, Jenny Han, S. F. Williamso...

Cover reveal for @meilinc.bsky.social and @sourcebooks.bsky.social ´s MONKEY DRAGON RABBIT is tomorrow!! 🐒🐉🐇 No more sitting on my desktop collecting dust- it’s time for the cover to have it’s moment! Peek the teaser below! 👇 #kidlitart #coverreveal #kidlitillustration #picturebook #kidlit

Just in case anyone is wondering about this, everything is happening on Substack. Follow Joyce Uglow to get the daily posts. Registration is open now.

Candlewick Announces New Board Books from Jon Klassen

The news from Bologna that Jon Klassen has been awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is so wonderful! Well deserved. His storytelling through words & illustration is unparalleled. Congratulations to this amazing #CDN author-illustrator. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2026/04/jon-... 👍🇨🇦📚

2 New Nature Nonfiction Books by Maria Gianferrari Just One Oak: What a Single Tree Can Be by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Diana Sudyka Publisher: Beach Lane Books Publication Date: April 7, 2026 Reviewed from copy sent my publisher ISBN: 9781665961042 This nonfiction picture book explores…

Hooray!!! Today is the DAY! PB Spree's own @sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social IF PETS WROTE POEMS illustrated by Sandie Sonke is out!! #kidlitmegafeed

⏳ What makes a #picturebook feel good to read aloud? It’s rhythm. It’s flow. It’s poetry. Get $25 off with code POETRY Sale ends April 30th! buff.ly/oGfPwsW #kidlit #12x12PB

Fun! Going on my #TBR list. #TVWTBR #TBRTVW 📚

It’s #PortfolioDay 🎉 I'm a children's book author and illustrator open for projects. Rep'd by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart Briankirbystudio.com

Happy #PortfolioDay ✨✨ I’m Brooke Baum and I‘m an author/illustrator interested in PB, GN, and early readers! I’m represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! #kidlit #kidlitart

It's National Poetry Month! Could poetry be the key to unlocking great picture books? Find out with the 12 x 12 Poetry Playbook for PB Writers! Get the freebie here: 12x12challenge.com/p... #amwriting #poetry #picturebook #kidlit #writingforkids

Hi, I’m Kate, a #kidlit #illustrator who creates characters with big hearts and even bigger feelings. Open to new projects - #PB, covers, #childrensbook, #chapterbook, #MG, black&white. 🤍 www.kategrigoreva.com 🤍 Rep’d by Chelsea Hensley at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social #portfolioday

Happy #PortfolioDay! I'm Abi and I love drawing expressive animals for picture books, early readers, board books, chapter books, and magazines. Open for new projects: abicushman.com #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #childrensbooks

We're saying goodbye to our Second Chance Inbox and introducing a new query policy: Creators may now query more than one ABLA literary agent as long as you query us one at a time! Check out the SUBMISSIONS tab on our website for more info. We look forward to considering your work!

★ “Dryly comedic” picture book INCREDIBLY FAST AND NOT AT ALL FUN by Tadgh Bentley “takes readers on a thrilling, alliterative ride”

Congratulations to @sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social and Sandie Sonke on the publication of IF PETS WROTE POEMS out today with @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

🎉 Congratulations to #12x12PB member, Rina Singh for her book birthday! 🎉 📚 LET'S EAT by illustrated by Flo Leung, published by Orca Book Publishers is out now. Find it here: buff.ly/tGWIpcw #kidlit

Looking forward to this one!

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