5 DAYS until #12x12PB opens! The countdown continues thru 1/9. To win today's prize - a 12 x 12 tote bag, comment before midnight ET. Members: Share a connection (IRL or virtual) you made with a fellow member. Nonmembers: Do you plan to attend any conferences this year? #kidlit

When you have a #cavalier, expect a Velcro child.

Happy New Year, kidlit creators! 2025 was a success! You didn't JUST write 1,000 words. You WROTE 1,000 words! You didn't JUST send out 3 queries. You braved the trenches & sent 3 queries! You didn't JUST dream of new ideas. SCBWI Long Island wishes you new successes & new dreams for 2026!

Thank you @SMLI Science Museum of Long Island for hosting me & O’win for their Space Exploration Week. We chatted about constellations, a lunar eclipse & friendship. It was a pleasure to meet all the kiddos! shm.to/owinsmoon @friederikeablang.bsky.social

Sometimes you just have to sit back and be amazed.

Did you know …? That FINDING CHRISTMAS has activity sheets for your littles? Now you do! Head over for free downloads. www.rbfrank.com/finding-chri...

A new ornament for one of two books this year💙 How blessed to have done this project with my daughter. (Dm me for signed bookplate & goodies with your copy). shm.to/FCHomepage

Did you know …? That FINDING CHRISTMAS has activity sheets for your littles? Now you do! Head over for free downloads. www.rbfrank.com/finding-chri...

Still time to get it before Christmas🥰🎄🦊

Dang. Engagement. A little help here😩

This is my hope - That FINDING CHRISTMAS becomes a beloved addition to your holiday every year. This is my hope - That it becomes a favorite read like Clement Moore & the Nutcracker. Still time to get your copy for your fav little - shm.to/FindingChristmasPBK Thank you all♥️

Love! Love! Love! Thank you @judyabeloveshemtob.bsky.social for this awesome review! You can still get your copies before Christmas! shm.to/FindingChristmasPBK

Hardcovers are in & Fox says they look fantastic! Fast ship & you can have in time for Christmas Eve. Journey with Fox & his friends as they hold on to hope, faith & love. shm.to/FindingChristmasHC shm.to/FindingChristmasPBK Activity Sheets at rbfrank.com #kidlit

Goodreads recommendation! Reviews help get the word out & I thank everyone who has left a review somewhere for FINDING CHRISTMAS. #kidlit #earlychapterbook #goodreads shm.to/FindingChristmasHC

We went old school with film. #ChristmasTree

Off to the post office to send signed book plates, bookmarks & stickers to so many lovely people! The response for FINDING CHRISTMAS has been amazing! All the love!💕 Twice as nice since this was a project with my now grown-up daughter🥰 shm.to/FindingChristmasHC

How far would you go to find where you belong? That’s the theme behind FINDING CHRISTMAS, an early chapter book. Family, faith & love. Would love to get beyond my “inner circle.” Please repost or share with your friends. Thank you! shm.to/FindingChristmasHC shm.to/FindingChristmasPBK

All our Sunday’s should be like Linus’. #peacefulsunday

Goodreads recommendation! Reviews help get the word out & I thank everyone who has left a review somewhere for FINDING CHRISTMAS. #kidlit #earlychapterbook #goodreads shm.to/FindingChristmasHC

Picture Book Connect: Let's Polish Up Your Manuscript! Bring those first 250 words of your picture book manuscript to share. Feel free to drop by to meet SCBWI picture book writers. #kidlit #picturebook #scbwi Register Here: www.scbwi.org/events/pictu...

I’d love to be included for a review on a blog for FINDING CHRISTMAS. I can send a flip book version. DM me! FC now available in hardcover, paperback. & ebook. shm.to/FindingChristmasHC #kidlit

**GIVEAWAY** Hey #kidlit writers! Tomorrow is my balloon 🎈day and to celebrate, I’m going to give away a free critique with full feedback of a pb manuscript. Under 1k words. No rhyme. If you want in, like, repost & comment “Count me in!” Deadline is midnight EST Friday.

YAY! I can finally drop the trailer for FINDING CHRISTMAS! 🎄 An early chapter book for independent readers or for a family snuggle. Believe in faith, found families & love. Paperback, hardcover & ebook shm.to/FindingChristmasHC shm.to/FindingChristmasPBK #kidlit #scbwi #christmas

YAY! I can finally drop the trailer for FINDING CHRISTMAS! 🎄 An early chapter book for independent readers or for a family snuggle. Believe in faith, found families & love. Paperback, hardcover & ebook shm.to/FindingChristmasHC shm.to/FindingChristmasPBK #kidlit #scbwi #christmas

Hm. It’s a @silentbookclub.bsky.social in action! (Reading Pals by @islandwoodworkingny over at Instagram).

Stumped what to get your author or illustrator #kidlit friends & family? I got your back! Merch from The Writer’s Closet. How cute are they?!🥰 shm.to/KidlitMerch #scbwi

Stumped what to get your author or illustrator #kidlit friends & family? I got your back! Merch from The Writer’s Closet. How cute are they?!🥰 shm.to/KidlitMerch #scbwi

It looks like FINDING CHRISTMAS will be available in ALL 3 FORMATS! Paperback, Hardcover & Ebook! Whoop! In time for the holidays! #earlychapterbook #kidlit #friendshipchat #SCBWI rbfrank.com

I saw this post from @charlienutbrown.bsky.social & I have to find this book♥️ #UKKidlit I’m also thinking that FINDING CHRISTMAS might just the place where our book will thrive, with its old-school storytelling & illustrations. US #kidlit - Get ready for a new perennial favorite!

Meet Fox. His cuteness shines in the new story FINDING CHRISTMAS. Out next week in time for the holidays. Perfect for new independent reader or for a snuggle, family read-aloud. #findingchristmas #fullsailpress #earlychapterbook #christmasbook rbfrank.com

ISBN assigned and pending. We’re getting close! FINDING CHRISTMAS coming soon! #earlychapterbook #kidlit #christmas #fullsailpress

Omgosh. Brilliant writing tip! We do this naturally but now I know why! www.instagram.com/reel/DQ7yVXg...

📣✨ HEADS UP! Pura Belpré Honor–winning author-illus @johnparraart.bsky.social has a new book out from @simonkids.bsky.social called THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL: A Dia De Muertos Story! Spend a day with a family as they prepare for a celebration to remember loved ones who have come before them. ❤️ #kidlit

NEW Christmas #greetingcard Red Cardinal in Pine Tree Design! #BSNM #Birds! www.greetingcarduniverse.com/holiday-card...

For those who listen to audiobooks: another way to support indie bookstores: @libro.fm. I switched from Audible to Libro.fm earlier this yr and am 100% happy with my decision. If you use my referral code, I may get a free audiobk credit 📚🩷: libro.fm/referral?rf_... #IndieBookstores #Audiobooks

Welcome @StephenIngram! Our new chapter RA! We wish you fair winds in your new role!

Of all the things that stress me out, being in front a gym full of little faces isn’t one of them♥️

Getting ready for a full assembly school visit! O’win is so excited!! (Me? You bet!)

📚✨Happy #PictureBookMonth! Each November #kidlit lovers around the world celebrate the importance of #picturebooks to literacy & encouraging a lifetime ❤️ of reading! Looking for some amazing #picturebooks to share? We’ve got #booklists, resources, & read alouds galore: www.kidlit.tv/PictureBooks

Stop by the @scbwi Book Stop! 😃 A sneak peek of O’win & the Moon. #lunareclipse #kidkit #nasa www.scbwi.org/bookstop/boo...

I bet you didn’t know that I have a HUGE list of blogs, articles & tips all about #kidlit. It’s like getting an MFA! From ideas, formatting, critiques, to querying & publishing. All sourced. Big thanks to our Kidlit community who share their wisdom! www.rbfrank.com/writing-reso...

Spooky reads! Both are ebooks & KU. Bite Size Reads - short story collection bit.ly/BiteSizeEbook Legacy & Legend bit.ly/4gbWQoM

I’m just putting it out to the universe that Legacy & Legend would make a killer movie 🎥 Grab your🍿 Link, excerpt, reviews www.rbfrank.com/legacy-legen...

I’m loving the hashtags #NonFictionNovember & #KidsBooksFriday!!

I’m just putting it out to the universe that Legacy & Legend would make a killer movie 🎥 Grab your🍿 Link, excerpt, reviews www.rbfrank.com/legacy-legen...

These #questpit posts are AMAZING. I hope agents & publishers browse to find some new gems!

#historicalfiction is trending over on the other place so might as well shout it out here too! LEGACY & LEGEND set in 1775 Oyster Bay, NY & 1666 England. Curses. Magic. Faith. shm.to/L&L-Ebook bit.ly/LegacyLegendFSP #Kindle #youngadult

Spooky reads! Both are ebooks & KU. Bite Size Reads - short story collection bit.ly/BiteSizeEbook Legacy & Legend bit.ly/4gbWQoM