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Carol Hinz @carolhinz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happiest of book birthdays to three gems: a funny and affecting look at a cat and a child, a soaring journey across the ocean, and a fascinating photo book about the lives of buffalo, Indigenous people, and the prairie.

Front cover of the picture book The New Cat by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic and Chris Park. Simple, graphic illustrations depict a green-eyed cat with blue-black fur and blue-eyed baby with pale skin and blue-black cat ears looking at each other with the book's title place between them.

Front cover of the picture book I Fly: An Airplane's Fantastic Flight by Kelly Rice Schmitt, illustrated by Jam Dong. Boldly colored art depicts an airplane with a worker in a cherry picker washing it, a pilot in the cockpit, and an air traffic controller pointing toward the pilot. A control tower and various buildings and airport vehicles are visible in the background.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

So sorry to hear your plans were cancelled. Need a lot of lemonade to make up for that.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Congratulations! E.M.? The possibilities are intriguing.

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY! René Araneda, Julio Antonio Blasco, Lawrence Schimel, & @ebyrbooks #kidlit #patagonia #puma #nonfiction 📚👍

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

link.amazon/B0fvNQUYT CRIME BEFORE OUR TIME is now available! Don't miss this anthology of historical mysteries from Level Best Books!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Love the colors. New England Asters are so important for pollinators.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My tree is shedding fruit. Do you know what kind of tree it is?

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I agree. I stumbled across the Chinese saying for embarking on a hopeless task that is literally "mistakenly boarded a pirate ship." 誤上贼船. How evocative is that?

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Waiting for WriteNow! Conference to start. Great way to start a Friday morning.

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

4 fantastic @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share their stunning new STEM books releasing in September 2026. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @katyduffield.bsky.social @lmperdew.bsky.social @noranickumbooks.bsky.social @annmsbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #NF #picturebook #middlegrade 📚👍

Collage of photos of four authors and their NF Books releasing in September.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Wavering about becoming a member of @desertsleuths.bsky.social ? Write short stories? Call for entries for Desert Sleuths Anthology #12, SoWest: Extreme Elements. Join before October 1, 2026, to be eligible. Manuscript deadline: January 8, 2027. More information: desertsleuths.com/anthologies/....

Call for entries for Desert Sleuths Anthology #12, SoWest: Extreme Elements.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

My favorite writing conference. There is still time to register.

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KarenJameson15.bsky.social @karenjameson15.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy #nationalwildlifeday ! Celebrate by sharing animal & conservation books with young readers. A few of mine to get you started. Check out more @steamteambooks.bsky.social ! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

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donalee Moulton @donaleemoulton.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It's almost time!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

When I saw this cover in a call for submissions, I wanted to write a story. But I was dreaming, I thought. I only write mysteries. This week Dragon Soul Press made my dream come true. My story will be in ONCE UPON A TALE, to be released on November 30th, 2026, in ebook and paperback formats.

Blue cover for Once Upon A Tale anthology with girl is red cape and white wold in the trees.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What do you think of the cover for the CRIME BEFORE OUR TIME anthology from Level Best Books? I've had a peek at some of the other short stories and so excited mine was included. It's available September 29, 2026 via Amazon. @desertsleuths.bsky.social

Cover image of Crime Before Our Time from Level Best Books

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The WriteNOW! Conference is back with more literary agent pitch sessions, feat. Elizabeth Guthrie (P.S. Literary Agency) & Gina Panettieri (Talcott Notch Literary). Perfect opportunity to network & share your project with publishing pros. DesertSleuths.com/wn-2026 #WritersOfBluesky #AmQuerying #SINC

Desert Sleuths WriteNOW! Conference
Friday/Saturday, September 18 &19, 2026
Virtual: Pitch Sessions, Manuscript Edits, Craft Workshops, Panels, Presentations.

Pitch Sessions featuring Agents Elizabeth Guthrie (P.S. Literary Agency) and Gina Panettieri (Talcott Notch Literary)

Register: DesertSleuths.com/wn-2026

Images: Desert Sleuths and WriteNOW! Conference logos, headshots of the two agents

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STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Don’t miss it! WE ARE THE KEYSTONES: ANIMALS THAT HOLD HABITATS TOGETHER releases Sept. 1 from Beach Lane Books. Written by Katy Duffield Illustrated by Hannah Salyer ⭐️School Library Journal ⭐️JLG Gold Standard Selection @katyduffield.bsky.social @hsalyer.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social #STEM

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

desertsleuths.com/wn-2026/ Time to register. Writing advice, opportunities to pitch agents, and more. And you don't have to pack luggage because it's virtual.

Clay Stafford at the WriteNow! conference Friday and Saturday September 18 and 19

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Skewed gourds and fearful mice. All-consuming crushes and dark nights of the doggy soul. It's an array of titles coming out in the near future to know about in today's Hippo Park publisher preview. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/08/11/p...

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Publisher Preview: Hippo Park (Fall 2026) - A Fuse #8 Production

Skewed gourds and fearful mice. All-consuming crushes and dark nights of the doggy soul. It's an array of titles coming out in the near future to know about!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What a treat. Thank you for sharing.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Desert Sleuths August meeting: Cliffhangers: Keep the Pages Turning! presented by Kris Bock Wednesday, August 19th, 6:30 p.m. MST Register at DesertSleuths.com to get your Zoom link. Note: Kris is amazing because her examples come from her own published books. @krisbock.bsky.social

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

From trash to tunes!! Congrats on this creating a fun and engaging STEAM picture book that features....TRASH!!! But not just any trash.... #kidlit #picturebooks #STEAM #STEM

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I had heard about similar water level carvings in China, but not these. Wow!

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

CRITIQUE SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! 2026 SCBWI-IL Fall Harvest Virtual Conference When: Sun, October 4, 9:30-5 PM (optional one-on-one critique sessions take place October 2nd and 3rd) Where: Zoom! Cost: $75 for members ($115 for non-members) @scbwi-illinois.bsky.social #kidlit

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

When I picked up this beetle to move it off the sidewalk, it squeaked at me (technically called stridulation). Ever hear an insect stridulate?

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This was so informative! Now it's time to start carrying out her advice.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This was so helpful and inspiring. Thank you!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

You always take these posts to the next level. Thanks Patricia!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Do you follow LitLinks? The blog is wonderful place to find #STEAM books for children and great suggestions for educational activities. @candlewickpress.bsky.social @melaniecrowder.bsky.social

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Sounds wonderful. Wish I could attend.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

WriteNOW! virtual Zoom conference, Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, 2026. Presentations, workshops, agent pitches, editor manuscript assessments. More information at www.desertsleuths.com/wn-2026

List of guest speakers and opportunities- website has details

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

That looks much easier than index cards. You can add color, too. Thank you.

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Dinosaurs. Dragons. Mermaids and unicorns! Jump-start student writing with mythical creatures - a new lesson on #LitLinks. www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13489 #KidLit #STEM #ChildrensBooks #Education @shreevebooks.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

First the rain, then the rain lilies. Seems like they bloom almost overnight.

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Register for the WriteNow! conference, Friday September 18 and Saturday September 19, 2026. Friday includes opportunities to pitch agents or receive feedback from editors. Saturday is packed with craft and marketing gems. Check our website at desertsleuths.com @jenifferthompson.bsky.social

See Jeniffer Thompson speak about Author Branding at WriteNow! writing conference.

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SinC Desert Sleuths @desertsleuths.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

This coming Wednesday!

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Congratulations! Such a catchy topic.

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Enter to win a Deborah Underwood Book Bundle! This bundle features 3 of Deborah's fabulous picture books: OUTSIDE IN, THE MAN WHO DIDN'T LIKE ANIMALS & OGILVY! Click: picturebooksummit.co... Ends 7/6/26. Good luck! #amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky @underwoodwriter.bsky.social

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Walking early allows you to beat the heat and see the night-blooming cactus before they close up.

Night-blooming cactus flower against blue sky with puffy white clouds

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Roberta Gibson @robertagibson.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I can't see the title? I am in the Sonoran desert and those prickly pear flowers are gorgeous!

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