Jayden is hiding. Doesn’t want his afternoon medicine. #caturday #catsofbluesky

Join literary agent Jennifer March Soloway on Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Rockridge Library in Oakland. Soloway will present a workshop for underrepresented authors on “Persevering Through the Writing Process.” Email us to register at [email protected]. #kidlit #scbwi

SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Novel Connect on March 3rd. We’ll discuss story structure and plotting. Bring your preferred methodology and join the discussion. REGISTER HERE: www.scbwi.org/events/ny-we... #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

For Purim, I reviewed Today I am a Hamantasch by Varda Livney, Purim Baskets by Nancy Churnin + Amy Schimler-Safford, and Purim Possibilities by Barbara Kimmel + Irina Avgustinovich, three new PJ Publishing board books that will delight children ages 0-4. #booksky #Kidlit wp.me/p3X25n-bnH

Heads up for anyone looking to participate in #pbparty this year- The #PBParty Prep Zoom will be Wednesday, February 25 at 6 pm Eastern! 🗓️💻

I ❤️ #PBSummit!

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Share a story and spread the love! ❤️ #picturebooks

Join today and never look back. @12x12challenge.bsky.social #12x12PB

Oscar does all he can, including getting a guard dog Brutus, to stave off love. But somehow, no matter how hard he tries, Love Finds a Way! ✅ out this adorable picture book by Vern Kousky. Roaring Brook Press/MacKids for Valentine's Day. #booksky #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity wp.me/p3X25n-bnm

Bluesky is my jam, don’t get me wrong, but did it seem to anyone else like they stopped shipping new features for the past 12 months? Hoping the announcement below is a sign of renewed energy.✨

here's my entry!! #Comics4Liam

Don’t miss out on the chance to help by bidding on a host of terrific opps. #kidlitcommunity #publishibg #auction

Heads up, the annual year-end free trial period for Publishers Marketplace is live. Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...

So happy about this!!

The best children's graphic novels are here! These stories will spark a lifelong love of reading. See the full list: bit.ly/3NPjI2Z #KidsComics #GraphicNovels #ChildrensLit #ReadingAdventures #BestBooks

Ask Me Anything sessions with Connie Hsu, Alvina Ling, or Rotem Moscovich? These are amazing auctions. Connie was my editor for Besos for Baby and Marta! Big and Small and remains my dream editor to this day.

Thrilled for all the wonderful winners and honorees this year! What a powerhouse of talent!

The Legendary Life Story of the Lever, a new Mighty Models nonfiction picture book by @christinevanzandt.bsky.social w/art by Lesley Breen, traces the history of the lever, a world-changing invention, and includes a build-it-yourself catapult. #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity wp.me/p3X25n-bml

Kick off your writing year with the 2026 12 x 12 Launch Webinar! Join Julie on Jan 8 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for top tips on navigating today’s picture book market and our annual speaker reveal. Live attendees are eligible for prizes, including a registration refund. buff.ly/dKGVsH0 We can't wait!

Jayden likes lazy days at home when it’s raining. Or not raining tbh! 🤣 #caturday #catsofbluesky

A boy and his dog wander in a wintry wonderland on Christmas day but can't find their way home. The Christmas sweater helps in a magical way in Jan Brett's latest, The Christmas Sweater. @randomhousekids.bsky.social G.P. Putnam’s Sons wp.me/p3X25n-blY #booksky #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity

Oh this speaks to me!! #booksky

Hanukkah poser! #caturday #catsofbluesky

In The Book of Candles written by Laurel Snyder and illustrated by Leanne Hatch, eight poems bring #Hanukkah to life. Enjoy this fresh new take on the festival of lights featuring a contemporary Jewish family, their cat and evocative art. Clarion Books #picturebooks #booksky #kidlit wp.me/p3X25n-blz

Something was stuck behind my break front drawer so I pulled it out. Mouse wasted no time in taking over. #caturday #catsofbluesky

Jay is soaking up the morning sun directly under my husband’s chair! #catsofbluesky #caturday

And the 2025 Undies Case Cover Awards Go To . . . 100scopenotes.com/2025/11/24/a... @100scopenotes.bsky.social

Mouse is sticking close to the heater because the weather in L.A. has gotten chilly! #caturday #catsofbluesky

Children's book author @marciecolleen.bsky.social shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal in my interview about her new book HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera, Doubleday BYR/RH #kidlit #picturebooks wp.me/p3X25n-bkS

Mouse is starting to get used to it getting darker earlier. Me? Not so much. #catsofbluesky #caturday

Swag What are some good ideas for book marketing swag. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/11/swag...

Hi friends! To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created 'Words and Pictures', an e-book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes to making books! Available now! tinyurl.com/Words-and-Pi... ✨✨✨

👀 #kidlit writers & artists! We will be open for submissions again on November 20th for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose! www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme

Needed a break from all the ugliness so, seeking out some beauty, I visited the stunning Hollyhock House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright here in L.A.

It's National Family Literacy Month! Here are 24 picture books about kids learning to read and their love of books. #nationalfamilyliteracymonth #familyliteracymonth #childrensbooks #readtogether #read #books #bookpost #bookrecs #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksky💙📚 #november2025

The Haunted Scavenger Hunt by Steve Patschke w/art by Roland Garrigue, is an entertaining read for kids who ❤️ a good mystery adventure coupled w/a haunted house tale for #halloween. Four pals find a box on which these ominous words are written: Don’t Look at it! Don’t Touch it! Don’t Open it! …

A wannabe witch, Brume, helps save her village from the dangerous forest dragon while also learning more about her magical roots. Enchanting #graphicnovel for ages 7-11, perfect for #Halloween! Created by Jérôme Pélissier + Carine Hinder. Hippo Park wp.me/p3X25n-bjs

It's #LetFreedomReadDay! The freedom to read is under attack — what are you doing about it? All you need is 5 minutes to make an impact!

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY!🎉🎂📚🎈

Body Beautiful, Susan Verde’s lyrical #picturebook w/lovely art by @stephlittlebird.bsky.social models body positivity, showing kids that our bodies are unique .+ our own to love, no matter the size, shape, color, or ability. @rondaeinbinder.bsky.social reviews. Abrams Kids wp.me/p3X25n-bik #kidlit

Still time to enter! 11 Picture Books on the Natural World & 5 Signed Book GIVEAWAY! buff.ly/nF5iEXM via @pragmaticmom #ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #naturalworld

Is your kitty into suitcases? Jay sure is! #caturday #catsofbluesky

This cracks me up! Happy #punctuationday, especially to those of you who, like me, cannot understand how people continue to incorrectly use its and it’s! 🤣

This ball of fluff turns 14 today. Last week he was diagnosed with heart failure on top of his pancreatitis. We are treasuring every cuddly day we have with him. #catsofbluesky

HEY! Two of my client's books are on this list of the Best Picture Books of the century! 😍 Yay for VAMOS, LET'S GO TO THE MARKET by @raulthethird.bsky.social and LITTLE WITCH HAZEL by @phoebewahl.bsky.social ! 😍😍😍 Thanks, @slate.com ! slate.com/culture/2025...

Thanks for being a mind reader!

Greetings from L.A. this beautiful #caturday! #catsofbluesky

Another #caturday, another shoe. #catsofbluesky

Teachers & librarians are facing so many book challenges & bans. We need to fight to protect the rights of kids to read what they want. Meanwhile, as the 2025-26 school year kicks in, maybe share some banned books with your own kids & teens. Here's a recent list to get started. #kitlit #bookbans