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

Sandals, shoes, sneakers - Jay is not picky where he chooses to rest. 🤣 #caturday #catsofbluesky

Author @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social discusses her new #picturebook Finding Forgiveness (w/ @dianamayoillo.bsky.social art) sharing tips for picture book writers about rhyming + more in an interview w/ @janalyssa.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #fsg #kidlit #authorsofbsky wp.me/p3X25n-bhT

Mouse thinks she’s hiding behind the sheet. #caturday #catsofbluesky

Writer's Digest published my article on writing NF PB stories that balance facts with narrative. Link below. @steamteambooks.bsky.social @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social #bluejays #birds #fall #nonfiction #kidlit #picturebooks

Happy #internationalcatday! Mouse loves my curls!

Some reading about summer reading posted at Good Reads with Ronna @ronnawriter.bsky.social today! wp.me/p3X25n-bhf Sloth & Squirrel On Vacation @kidscanpress.bsky.social #summerreading #picturebooks #vacation

Our fab former reviewer, @CatBallouMealey.bsky.social, author of funny children’s books, offers her take on Some Reading About Summer Reading using her latest, Sloth & Squirrel on Vacation w/Kelly Collier, art as one example. #picturebooks #kidlit #booksky @kidscanpress.bsky.social wp.me/p3X25n-bhf

There are still 12 days left to enter the #giveaway to win a copy of The Traveling Taco. Good luck!

In author illustrator @alansilberberg.bsky.social’s latest humorous pb, The Bagel Who Wanted Everything, plain bagel embarks on a journey of self-discovery, trying to figure out what he wants. Read the guest post by Lauren Kasiarz then watch her full interview on YouTube. #kidlit wp.me/p3X25n-bgR

What can we do to support #queer #kidlit? Ask your local library and bookshops to participate in #ReadOutLoud as a location. Thank you, @authorsabb.bsky.social! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Delighted to have Traveling Taco author @pragmaticmom.bsky.social as our guest. The book explores how, thanks to immigrants who brought their culinary traditions here, we enjoy a diverse range of foods. Plus a book #giveaway. Art by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong #redcometpress #kidlit wp.me/p3X25n-bgB

This little one turned 6 this past week. Happy Birthday, Mouse! #catsofbluesky #caturday

Want to write a #graphicnovel? With 60+ children's books under her belt, @LydiaLukidis.bsky.social author of Groucho The Grouchy Groundhog, w/art by @tarajhannon.bsky.social, offers tips on how to write a graphic novel even if you’re not an illustrator. @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social wp.me/p3X25n-bgj

Making room on my bookshelf for this one!! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #booknews

Cannot wait to read @lydialukidis.bsky.social’s debut early graphic novel! Watch this space for her guest post on the blog. #kidlit

Last night on @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social, I talked about what happens when autocrats rise to power—and why we may already be at Step 9. I broke down the 10-step playbook for how democracies die, based on the work of Professor @kimlanelaw.bsky.social. Read more here: bit.ly/4nEDmfs

There is nothing quite like it!

Mouse doing her best noir imitation. #catsofbluesky #Caturday

With seven upcoming #childrensbooks, @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social is making waves as a crew member and in #kidlit! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social #kidlitbooknews #booksky

Check out this #SEL picture book starring a sponge, a big job, + a great BIG SQUEEZE. @mollyharris.bsky.social’s in debut (w/ Alison Hawkins illustrating) is a hit! Watch Sponge go from a mess to sparkling w/help from pals. Reviewed on blog by author Roxanne Troup. #booksky #kidlit wp.me/p3X25n-bg8

Happy to be sailing beside @teresarodrigues.bsky.social who is a new @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social member with a debut, Where They Gather, releasing in 2026.

Great tips and great interview. I ❤️ Firefly Song! #amwriting #kidlit #booksky

Okay, is this a grumpy loaf or what? #nokneadbread

This is #Caturday cuddles.

Welcome aboard, @aimeewrites.bsky.social! Looking forward to our creative journey together! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social #booksky #kidlit

Two Together by NYT bestselling author + Caldecott-Honor winner Brendan Wenzel takes kids on a rewarding rhyming read-aloud journey w/a cat + dog traveling together despite different perspectives. @rondaeinbinder.bsky.social reviews. #kidlit #childrensbooks #booksky Chronicle Kids wp.me/p3X25n-bfG

Happy to be bringing some new creatives onboard to help steer us in exciting directions! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social @aimeewrites.bsky.social @teresarodrigues.bsky.social @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social #booksky #kidlit

Mouse and her bro are in position for battling boxes this #caturday #catsofbkuesky

Please share. This is a very sad day. I’m a staunch ally and will continue to support LGBTQIA+ books, and creators. @authorsabb.bsky.social

In the #picturebook bio, Rachel Carson’s Wonder-Filled World written by Kate Hannigan w/art by Katie Hickey, read how scientist + author Rachel Carson's passion for nature led to her activism + to writing the groundbreaking book Silent Spring. Roxanne Troup reviews. #booksky #kidlit wp.me/p3X25n-bfv

Ready to rock this picture book boat with @alexiaandoni.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social ⚓️⛵️📚

10 Years of Marriage Equality: ‘Our Love is an Act of Defiance’ via: www.hrc.org/press-releas...

I’m on deck for these two upcoming picture books from Karen, a valued and skillful member of our crew! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

Happy to be onboard and finding my sea legs with the masterful creatives on @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social ⛵️📚

Following the recognition of #Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021, Andrea Underwood Petifer saw an opportunity to educate kids about its significance + history so began writing The Juneteenth Alphabet, w/art by Ana Latese. suppress @rondaeinbinder.bsky.social revkews. #booksky wp.me/p3X25n-beY

Happy to be in the same boat with @meilinc.bsky.social!

Up first…#pbcreativecrew member @leahschanke.bsky.social! Leah’s #debut #picturebook FREEDOM AT DAWN, published by @albertwhitman.bsky.social and illustrated by @obohdraws.bsky.social is out now! #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky #booksky #childrensbooks #youngreaders

For #pridemonth we recommend RAINBOW ALLIES a #picturebook by Nancy Churnin + Izzy Evans. This poignant, empowering true story shows you don’t have to belong to a group to care for that group + stand w/it in times of danger + trouble. Guest review by author Deke Moulton. wp.me/p3X25n-beN #booksky

Happy to spread the word that I’m a part of this cool group of creatives! Absolutely adore this logo by the talented Teresa Meier. www.teresameier.com #pbcreativecrew #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky #kidlitcommunity

Why not a cabinet instead of a box today? #caturday #catsofbluesky

Maureen Palacios, owner of my local indie, Once Upon a Time Bookstore in Montrose, California shares a trio of #childrensbooks for #FathersDay. #1 DAD: (a Mugs & Kisses book); MY DAD IS A UNICORN!; + DAD JOKES: The Cheesiest, Corniest Joke Book Ever wp.me/p3X25n-ber

Mouse found a new spot next to the cookbooks to enjoy the sunshine. A recipe for success! #catsofbluesky #caturday