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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

If you'd like to donate a few dollars in celebration of Dolly Parton's life and legacy to support Imagination Library Colorado... folks have donated almost $100,000 today: www.coloradogives.org/story/Wordof...

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Support WORD OF THANKS-Imagination Library Colorado on ColoradoGives.org

Help put 45,000 books in the hands of Colorado children ages 0–5

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

‪ Countering our hot, smokey Colorado weather with snow and ice--and kindness is always in season! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day. I’m an author-illustrator who loves drawing kids, animals and nature. portfolio- bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

A winter illustration of two mice ice skating. One mouse has fallen, and the other is offering to help.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and the children’s book world, is saddened by the news that author, mentor and friend, Jane Yolen, has died. She was 87 and her loss cannot be measured. Please find the full obituary here: www.scbwi.org/remembering-...

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 5th anniversary of #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m an author-illustrator who's always been a dreamer. I love drawing kids, animals and nature. portfolio- bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

Illustration of a small girl with a big imagination. She is on her bed, lit by moonlight, writing a story about her stuffed bear while her imagination swirls in images above her.

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🦋 Phenomenally Autistic 🦋| Ayanna Sanaa Davis @ayannasanaa.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Happy Birthday to Dr Maya Angelou (born April 4, 1928)

A black & white photo of maya angelou she’s wearing a head scarf & holding a copy of her book I know why the caged bird sings

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day, and happy spring! I’m an author-illustrator who loves drawing kids, animals and nature. portfolio- bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

three illustrations of a bear in a rain storm. 1. noticing raindrops 2.sitting between puddles with an umbrella 3. happily splashing in puddle

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Happy World Bear Day! With our record-breaking warm weather, the bears are already awake and looking for food. Hoping to see some spring cubs this year! #WorldBearDay

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

📚💖🌟 I’m excited to share the 1st official #PBStudyBuddy feature in the new 3x3x3 format with: JEONG IS JEONG, A SEASON FOR FISHIN’, and BEFORE I LIVED HERE. Check out these FAB books! 🤩📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Happy New Year, and happy January #KidLitArtPostcard Day from Colorado where it looks a lot like this outside today! I’m an author-illustrator who loves drawing kids, animals and nature. portfolio- bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

It's a little early, but I wanted to let #kidlit know that our first #KidLitArtPostcard event of 2026 will be Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Happy December #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Beth, an author-illustrator from snowy Colorado. portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

young child, sitting by a window, cutting paper snowflakes

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Jennifer Trimmings @jennifertrimmings.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

#NationalMemoirMonth! Remember Me, Remember Me Not, an intimate #memoir to aid you to: believe in your choices, accept your range of emotions, find love and insight—is #Free @ #Kindle #Amazon on Fridays in #November 2025. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK44918... #FreeBook #ENDALZ #caregiver #BookSky

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Look what I found on my deck the other morning! Yes that means it snowed here in the mountains of CO last week. It also means a black bear was hoping to get into my kitchen! (Bear paws have 5 toes--the furthest "toe" to the left was most likely made by a drip from the roof) #nature #Colorado

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Informative conversation for NF picture books writers! @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social‬ and @emilystarr.bsky.social discuss how to spark natural curiosity and why it's so important to get young kids turned on to science. youtu.be/Yl7Kk7Jy1kE #STEMbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #STEMeducation #Nonfiction

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Ep. 14.5 A Peek Inside the Elementary Science Classroom with Emily Starr

YouTube video by Kirsten W. Larson

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Recently spotted in the neighborhood: black bear, pine squirrel, mule deer, great horned owl. I love the zoo outside my window! The bears have cleaned out my crabapple tree with only minor "pruning" this year. #Colorado #wildlife #nature

A large black bear looking at the viewer--this poor bear has a limp but is managing to get around well enough to fatten up for winter.

Pine squirrel under a spruce tree with a pine cone in its mouth--the squirrel is about to bury the cone in a hole in its midden

great horned owl perched on an aspen tree branch

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

...And poof! It's fall! How did that happen so fast? This was taken on a family hike the other evening. (photo by Kevin Mehall, kevinmehall.net)

photo of river flowing through rocks, looking upstream surrounded by dark green evergreens and and gold leaves of aspens and cottonwoods.

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Such an important topic! Congratulations on your book release, Jennifer! I can't wait to read it.

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

This is tonight! Looking forward to it!

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an author/illustrator from Colorado inspired by nature and curious kids! portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

illustration of a squirrel pulling a flower leaf over a chipmunk's head to protect the chipmunk from the rain

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Emily Starr @emilystarr.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

When I am here, it is to share something exciting! Do you write STEM-themed nonfiction or fiction? Join me for a deep dive into K-5 science! Attend 1 session or all 5 in this webinar series designed to help #kidlit creators master the seismic shifts in science ed. starrmatica.com/kidlitscienc...

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amy brown 👻 @amybrown.xyz · 22/08/2025

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me?
Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Look who flew right outside my window this morning! #wildlife #owl

Great Horned Owl sitting on an aspen tree branch

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

It's #KidLitArtPostCard day! It's always so fun to see such wonderful art from so many talented creators! This pair of puddle jumpers have found a bit of magic! portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

Illustration of a young girl and an elderly man jumping into a rain puddle. The girl is surprised, noticing the elderly man's reflection is of him as a boy.

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

It's #KidLitArtPostCard day! Hi, I'm Beth Mehall. I love big emotions, cute critters and curious kids! portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

Chipmunk and squirrel painting with mashed raspberries

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

The bears are back in the neighborhood, and one of them brought her cubs! #Coloradowildlife #babyanimals

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

How am I supposed to get anything done when this little cutie is scampering around outside my window!

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

It's #KidLitArtPostCard day! I love seeing all the amazing art from so many talented creators! portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

A squirrel, standing on a tree stump, watches 2 children planting a tiny evergreen.

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

The wild lupine are out early and seem especially gorgeous this year. #Colorado

Purple lupine in front of snowy mountains at sunset

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 26/05/2025

Seeing a lot of posts about how Bluesky’s growth has slowed, about how it’s waning popularity is troubling. I was the 523rd person to join, and I am untroubled. Bluesky has never been about waiting for the whole world to show up. It has always been about the portion of the world that’s here.

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

You never know what you'll find on a quick walk in the woods. #nature

Doe, looking at viewer, surrounded by sage

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I especially love to capture emotion and illustrate children, animals and nature. Find more of my work at bethmehall.com #kidlitart #picturebook

cut paper effect illustration of a young girl under a tree reading to a stuffed bunny

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi! I'm Beth. I especially love to draw kids, animals and nature. These little critters were done in a new cut paper effect technique I've been working on. www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

cut paper effect illustration of squirrel and chipmunk

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Nothing like a foot of new snow... In April. Gotta love Colorado!

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Jess Keating @jesskeatingbooks.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

see, book people get it.

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

OMG, I love this so much: the Super Bowl for unagented PB writers. What a great way to describe #PBParty. 💗

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Andrea Yomtob @yomtobillustrator.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

🌟Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Andrea Yomtob, an illustrator and author of picture books from Los Angeles. I'm seeking representation for work on kidlit-related art projects. You can find more of my work at www.andreayomtob.com All my work is hand-painted. Thanks for looking!🌟

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day, and Happy New Year! I hope your 2025 is full of magical moments! You can find more of my work at www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

girl pulling teddy bear on sled through winter woods. Teddy bear turning head toward squirrel

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

✍️💻🥢🎁Want to read my blog post “Behind-the-Swag Breakdown for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS”? It’s about how I created swag to launch my book. If you’re a fellow #Kidlit creator, you may find the info and tips useful! ➡️ kidlitworks.com/blog @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @kidlitworks.bsky.social

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Great advice! Here's hoping 2025 will be your "and then" year!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 15/12/2024

Comic: Santa The Writer #DebbieOhiComics

Comic shows Santa at his desk, typing on a laptop.
Off-screen voice: Sir, have you checked the list twice?
Santa: No, I'm writing first, editing later.

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Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

"Praise their efforts, too. When your child accomplishes something, focus on the process, rather than the result." Great advice from my friend and "Super Duper" author Rachel Funez.

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 03/12/2024

If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking.

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