Happy #PunctuationDay!

My son is autistic, largely nonverbal. He reads a lot, is smitten with all things Lego. He excels in school. He finds his ways to communicate. There’s nothing wrong with autism. The rhetoric drives me mad. It’s on us to make the world easier for neurodiverse folks, not to push them to conform.

When you are a day early to #kidlitchat . . . ☹️😒

Some sound advice to help plan for the Rapture. 😂 😂 😂 #rapture #robes www.bet.com/article/6px7...

I used to be all-or-nothing, but extreme thinking gets you stuck. If you can’t write 1k words, it’s better to write one sentence. If you don’t feel like an hour at the gym, it’s better to walk 10 minutes. Progress is in the small steps & lives in the gray, not in black & white. #AuthorSky #LifeSky

📙💓This next #PBStudyBuddy feature shines for representing kids who help translate for their families, showing how we need to connect with, understand, and advocate for kids more.📚👍🏼#PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky #TheInterpreter #OliviaAbtahi #MonicaArnaldo @penguinkids.bsky.social *pbstudybuddy.com

If you are unhappy with type of posts you're seeing on Bluesky, note this platform has SO MANY TOOLS to help you curate what you see & don't see. The wide variety of moderation tools is why Bluesky is my fave social media platform these days. More #BlueSkyTips: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...

My son came home with this picture he drew at school. Me: “Aww! Is that you with me or Daddy?” Son: “No. It’s me with the Mutant Sewer Rat!” 🐀 😂 His teacher must have so many questions! #school #drawing #mutantsewerrat

Check out my interview with Leigh Anne Carter about her picture book debut, Yeti Is Not Ready for School! writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2025/09/17/y... #randomhousekids #picturebookillustrators #picturebooks #kidlit #lacarterbooks

Big news in book land today!!! ✨ 📚 My debut—THE A-TO-Z TEACHING TOOLKIT—a modern, practical guide to the ECE/elementary classroom—is available for pre-order! Tag an educator friend in the comments! 🥳🤩 rb.gy/yafs72

Time to celebrate! The birth of a new book! UNIQUE LIKE YOU @allisonrozo.bsky.social @roza555.bsky.social Angie Alape @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #Authorinterview #giveaway #SEL #bilingual This is one not to miss! viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/16/b...

Gentle reminder that there is a mute setting if you need it. #mentalhealthmatters www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-he...

Noodle & Goofball discover the worst trick or treating house. briankirbystudio.com/portfolio #kidlit #kidlitart

We have this quote as a framed picture on our wall. I think about it all the time, but especially now.

Guess what?? It's #FallWritingFrenzy competition time!! I'm happy to be co-hosting with the lovely @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social who created this event. Who's excited?? Details to come. #kidlit #FWF #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #books #writing #competitions #writerslife #Fridayreads

I am jealous of Toad.

It’s time for fun fall reads! And these two picture books are a great place to start. #booksky #fall #autumn #fallreads #readalouds #squash #pumpkin #picturebooks #kidlit #fallinlove #skybrarian #megakidlit #classroombookaday #librarylove #september

Andy Reid Gently Tells Travis Kelce What Expected Of Him On Wedding Night

It’s only day 3 of school and I think my son is already getting sick and that means I am likely next. It’s going to be a long year! 😂 😷 🥴 #backtoschool #sickalready

Join us on Monday, for this webinar with author, editor & writing coach, Lorin Oberweger as she dives into 'Tension & Anticipation' as the keys to story success. app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...

Lemming writers' critique group. #WriterSky #DebbieOhiComics

I have a book out in two weeks. So....one repost of this and I'll drop one fact/spoiler/detail about the book. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...

[spends months building up a new daily routine] [forgets one day] [never does it ever again]

This SUNDAY! Boston MA @citywineryboston !! Only 11 Tickets left! Click it! Click it! 😁 citywinery.com/boston/event... #sirsy #sirsyband #livemusic

Bluesky! I’m once again donating three separate hours of editorial time to the #Kidlit4Ceasefire campaign, for buyers to use as they choose. Bidding is currently in the $100-150 range for each hour & ends tonight at 9 PST! Link in the next post.

The OFFICIAL #PitchDis Participating #Agents and #Editors list will be posted one week from today! If you're an agent or editor who would like to join us, there is still time to register. Just click on the link below. forms.gle/QfrR1MsmBCFG...

💚🧠💚Two weeks from today, zombie will get his brain!💚🧠💚 Do NOT miss out on what happens when Charlotte's Web meets zombies! www.stephanielucianovic.com/zombie-and-b...

Missing my boy. 💔

Out today! A nonfiction picture book for readers curious about birds, trees, and their connection to forests. With Anne Hunter's stunning art. @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit #bluejays #oaks #acorns #fall #nature #birds #picturebooks

Been away for a week and not quite back yet, but when I get a chance, I am excited to share how our family vacation turned into a little wildlife rescue adventure with a wild start and a happy ending. More soon. For now, here's a sneak peek... Meet Muppet. ❤️

Thanks again for a great #KidlitZombieWeek! If you participated or were a winner, you can pick up your badges here. sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #kidlitzombieweek2025

Woohoo! Congratulations to the #KidlitZombieWeek pitch winners! 🥳🎉🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧟

Join Emma Walton Hamilton ONLINE at Picture Book Summit 2024 on October 4, 2025, as she presents Wordcount Wizardry: How to Say More with Less. ⁠ In picture books, every word counts, but how do you know if you have too many or too few? Save $100 with Early Bird pricing: www.picturebooksummi... 1/3

Aww, I wish I did live close enough to come! What a great line up of @scbwiepa.bsky.social #authors and #illustrators #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

Your friendly reminder today 🫶 #writingcommunity #kidlit Love, Your Therapist + Author Friend

Brilliant!

Woo-hooo! COVER REVEAL ! SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS is available for preorder + 25% discount (see code below): www.barnesandnoble.com/w/squirrel-d... Art by @lucianaillustra.bsky.social Words by me. #KidlitMegaFeed #KidlitSky #Skybrarians @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Kidlit creation tip: write down the month/year you start a new project and then the month/year you finish it. Because kids will ask you how long it took you to create it. And you won't remember. #kidlit #CanKidLit

Have you ever wondered how to maintain your voice instead of writing w/ the approval of others in mind? I know I have! Ep. 18 of the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social is out today w/ @christinashawn.bsky.social where we discuss keeping our journey our own 💜Link below! 😁 creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dan...

Adorable and camera ready! #goats

It is #kidlitchat day (which those not in the #Kidlit world often refer to as "Tuesday." How odd.)! We'll be gathering here on Bluesky at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific and chatting for an hour. It'll be that much more fun if YOU join us! Hope to see you then....

"You can’t control whether or not an agent signs you, or a publisher offers you a contract, or a reader buys your book, or your book wins an award. In this business, one of the only things you can control is the writing itself." —@evalangston.bsky.social

Hi #kidlitartpostcard I’m a British illustrator, living in BC. I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social . I’m inspired by #nature , #wildlife and #magical things . I write my own stories,but also love illustrating others words too. I’d love to work on more #picturebooks #chapterbooks and #mgbooks

I’ll be dropping by #kidlitartpostcard throughout the day. If I like your post, you’re seeking representation and you have dummy books available, I’d love to see them. Reminder that this month I’m only looking at queries from BIPOC authors and author-illustrators. QueryTracker.net/query/michel...

This is such a fantastic book to help understand the brain, mind and body relationship and how it is influenced by trauma. Even as a mental health professional, I still find myself surprised when I experience residual trauma from loss of loved ones! The body really does hold on to it all!

Look what arrived in the mail today! @elaynecrain.bsky.social’s adorable book is a hit with my son already! He will probably request a babysitter now! 😂 #kidlit #picturebook

In Summer, it is hard to stay on top of your writing. The world is distracting. But this group has helped me focus. And learn. And discover. And now you can try it for half off. Join us! Make some stuff. Make some friends. Finish your story.

Woohoo! 🎉 A BIG thank you to all of the donors who offered up these amazing prizes!

Authors, perfect your pitches and polish those manuscripts for #SmallPitch! If you haven't participated before, don't miss out. This isn't a social media pitch event that depends on algorithms or followers. You submit to a searchable database for the publishers. #WritingSky #AuthorSky #SmallPub