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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hello! I'm sharing (again) my Massachusetts KidLit Starter Pack -- use it to follow authors, illustrators, libraries, bookstores, organizations, and other kidlit connected folks who live in Massachusetts. If you are one of these and want to be added, let me know in the comments! go.bsky.app/HLF9f5R

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌟 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 🌟 I'm giving away a copy of my picture book PIGS DIG A ROAD - signed by me & illustrator Brian Biggs! To enter, sign up for my author newsletter - your name will be tossed into the back of my kid's toy dump truck. Lucky winner dumped out 10/9. Enter here: forms.gle/kyVmXhcdRtX3QqCRA

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Pigs Dig a Road Giveaway!

This form is to enter Carrie Finison's PIGS DIG A ROAD picture book giveaway. You'll win a book signed by both author Carrie Finison and illustrator Brian Biggs. Please enter the contact information ...

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Jonathan Edwards @jontofski.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

A4 prints of Japan jonathanestore.bigcartel.com

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Jonathan Edwards @jontofski.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Two drawings from a few hours in Manchester yesterday. The Companio Bakery NQ and the Peace Dove statue as seen out of the window of the cafe in the People’s History Museum. Brush pen and parallel pen.

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Jonathan Edwards @jontofski.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

John Coltrane. Born 100 years ago today. Acrylic, ink and pencil.

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Jason Guthartz @restructures.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

"I know that there are bad forces, forces that bring suffering to others and misery to the world, but I want to be the opposite force. I want to be the force which is truly for good.” -John Coltrane ------ John Coltrane Quartet, "Wise One" (1964) youtu.be/bXd55keSsdk

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Wise One

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Dean Frey @dean.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Celebrate the John Coltrane Centennial 🎂💯 📷 Lee Friedlander, 1960 #Trane100 "John was like a visitor to this planet. He came in peace and he left in peace; but during his time here, he kept trying to reach new levels of awareness, of peace, of spirituality." - Albert Ayler

Colour photo of Coltrane in a blue plaid sirt, with his saxophone.

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Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I'm excited my book is a finalist for the Colorado Book Awards 2026 for Young Adult Literature. And thanks to Alex Lynn for the kind review! I would be grateful if any of you who’ve read my book would help me by dropping me an Amazon review too! Only 3 more reviews to get to 50.

Reader review of "The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang" by Stan Yan

Alex Lynn
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5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Okay, this was SUCH a fun read! 😂📚

“The combination of humor, mystery, and just a little bit of spooky was SO good... There’s also so much heart underneath all the humor, especially when it comes to family, following your dreams, and figuring out who you are for yourself.”

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 23/09/2026

I have TWO books coming out in October! This very cool one, using my university training and the Spousal Unit’s working knowledge as a climatologist, is with MIT Kids Press 😍 Preorder now for your favorite little one at your favorite indie bookstore! #FlashFlood #science ⛈️ #AmWriting #kidlit

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social! 🎉📚 📚 I WISH THAT YOU KNEW illustrated by Alyssa Russell and published by Little Bee Books Find it here: buff.ly/hjwNJWG #kidlit

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

HI Brian, Thanks for this generous opportunity. Here's mine. Portfolio: dianadelosh.com Meant to do this yesterday, sigh.

My self-promo postcard featuring my ink and wash greyscale illustration of anthropomorphic critters waiting at the bus stop.
Diana Ting Delosh • illustrator • storyteller • dianadelosh.com
represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
© Diana Ting Delosh

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Katey Howes @kateywrites.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Honoring Katey Howes’ lasting impact through the next generation of storytellers. BE A MAKER Scholarship recipient Jennifer Walker shared her passion for helping kids find their voices and her commitment to carrying Katey’s legacy forward.

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Here's an #ArtforFun, marker and watercolor with bits of color pencils Alligator for this weeks #CCAvocado #Colour_Collective #colour_collective #kidlitart

A quick marker, watercolor and color pencil color sketch of an alligator with a white bird on its fun. © Diana Ting Delosh
My name stamp/chop: DIANATINGDELOSH

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Denise Gallagher @denisegallagher.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Book Joy! Book launch celebration at Cavalier House Books! Let’s talk folklore! I’ll be reading and signing too! CLICK HERE! www.facebook.com/share/1DDK8w... Cavalier House Books - Lafayette Moon + Bird, publisher #author #illustrator #folklore #event #signing

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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! It's also #backtoschool and #butterfly and #reading time of year! I am looking forward to the #autumn, #trees, and the colorful leaves! I am repped by @kterrette.bsky.social

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'm Gina Perry, a New Hampshire author, illustrator, and creator of #KidLitArtPostcard day. I'll be ready for new, funny book projects later this year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: ginaperry.com (Bonus: can you find the 5 hidden objects in this piece from High Five magazine?) #kidlit

An illustration from High Five Magazine, My First Hidden Picture showing a contruction site in the winter. Animals are on the job, running machines, on the scaffolding, and holding stop and go signs. Illustration by Gina Perry

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator influenced by folkart, comics & geekery. I favor loose lines, playful patterns, tons of texture, quirky characters, & brave storylines. www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social @ldlainc.bsky.social

A boy in a DnD tshirt throwing up his hands in surprise to see a tiny warrior popping out of his video game. Her expression is equally surprised.

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#kidLitArtPostcard Here's my inky Bus Stop Critters waiting for a chapter bk project. Interested in PB to MG #illustration projects. Portfolio: dianadelosh.com rep'd by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of @seymouragency.bsky.social #kidlitart #lineart #greyscaleart #ink #SchoolBusStop #animals

My promotional illustration postcard featuring my ink and gray wash illustration of anthropomorphic animals waiting at the bus stop. Animals are: pig, pug, 3 bunny sisters, raccoon and fox.
My contact info is at the top:
Diana Ting Delosh • illustrator • storyteller • dianadelosh.com
represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
At the bottom left corner: my name chop/stamp and in the right corner: © Diana Ting Delosh

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Denise Gallagher @denisegallagher.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It’s KidLit Art Postcard day! I’m Denise Gallagher, author and illustrator for children. Here’s a sneak peek at illustration from my upcoming book! Literary rep: by Kristen Terrette at Martin-Newens Literary Commercial reps: Those 3 Reps See more at denisegallagher.com

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Brian Gene Olson @bgowriter.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Another recent reprint in Ladybug I just found out about. Illustrated by #SairomMoon. This was fun to write. #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrenssongs

Song by Brian Gene Olson titled "Oo La Lee." Illustrated by Sairom Moon. Originally published in Ladybug magazine March 2020.

Opposite page of "Ooo La Lee" featuring more of Sairom Moon's illustration.

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Brian Gene Olson @bgowriter.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A recent reprint in Ladybug magazine. Art by Anastasia Bukhnina. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Today’s the day! Happy book birthday to I WISH THAT YOU KNEW! This book has every piece of my heart and I am so happy to share it with you all today. 🥰 @bradfordagents.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

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In Three Poems @inthreepoems.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

And for those who are visually inclined and prefer the YouTube version, here’s our latest episode with @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social Of course, you can also tune in on Apple, Spotify, and all those podcasty places too! youtu.be/_CpidpQnHKE?...

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Nature, Parenting, and Poetry with Jessica Whipple

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

My debut picture book, with gorgeous illustrations by Claudia Navarro, is six years old today! I wrote DANCE LIKE A LEAF for the extraordinary person who inspired me to be an author, my Grandma Jeanne ❤️ #kidlit #bookbirthday #booksky

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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our first major industry trade review for The Day Kindness Came just arrived, and words like "hope" and "compassion" are shining bright! The full review goes live on August 31. I will share more then, but in the meantime, you can pre-order your cozy forest escape today! 🌲🐻 #KidLit #ComingSoon

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Happy #Colour_Collective ! Here's a golden pup with dreams for #CCCaramel In all honesty both are from my illustration archives but I combined them into a new #illustration for this weeks color prompt. #kidlitart #colour_collective #dogust

Ink and watercolor illustration of a golden colored long haired dog dreaming of a hot dog with mustard on a bun with 2 pickle slices on a blue plate against a blue background. The ink lines were created with a brush pen. © Diana Ting Delosh

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

"They'll have berries with syrup and cider to share, and plenty of pancakes, enough for a bear!" Can't think of a more fun "gifting" book than @carriefinison.bsky.social and @briannefarley.bsky.social's PLENTY OF PANCAKES. #booksky #kidlit #sunwritefun

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I write kidlit and work in a jail library. It melts my heart when my patrons request PB & MG during such a difficult time in their lives. These books are powerful and complex. They provide comfort and bring back beautiful memories. They make people feel seen and safe. They are for EVERYONE. #booksky

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thebargainbeddev.bsky.social @thebargainbeddev.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I finished making a game design summary for my game. It does not contain spoilers so I am willing to show it. #indiegame #gamedev #gaming

Depicts the game design summary I made for my game.

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Just participated in a fun @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social zoom session with @iramarcks.bsky.social where he discussed his Bestiary and we then doodled our own Beasts. Here's mine, the Beast of Procrastination. #kidlitart #procrastination #bestiary

My marker color sketch of my Procrastination Beast, a multi eyes bird-like beast with many eyes on stalks on its head. She holds a paint brush in 1 talon and a pencil in the other. Below her is her nest of messy sticks.
The hand written text on the right says: The Beast of Procrastination Too many eyes always distracted! Always flying. Never landing. Can't decide what to put down or pick up.
The Nest is a mess of twigs + Branches. Some have even taken up root + sprouted leaves. That's what happens when you can never land.
© Diana Ting Delosh

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Sarah S. Brannen @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

EXCUSE ME???? "SCBWI and Candoo Tech bring you FREE, live technology lessons, and all premium members are invited! NEXT LIVE SESSION "Artificial Intelligence & Using ChatGPT" Wednesday, July 29th | 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT"

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thebargainbeddev.bsky.social @thebargainbeddev.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Just made my first devlog and I want to see peoples opinion on it. I know its not perfect but its the most effort I have ever put into a youtube video so far. youtu.be/FpoygFdties #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev

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Escape from Insect Mansion Devlog 1. Upcoming Indie game

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Go, Esther, Go!!! 😍 I'm so excited to share the cover of my upcoming picture book, BRAVE LIKE ESTHER: A Purim Story, illustrated by Asya Aizenstein & published by @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social! Coming to a bookstore & book site near you on Jan. 12th, just in time for Purim! 🎉 Avail for preorder NOW!

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thebargainbeddev.bsky.social @thebargainbeddev.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

As a fan of toontown and toontown rewritten, I created a (Very rough) conceptual art piece for a sports themed neighborhood. Maybe a bit too similar to daisy gardens colors, though. #toontown #art #conceptart

A piece of art for a colorful sports themed neighborhood

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I'm headed to Chicago for the American Library Association Annual Conference! 🎉 Pls come by to say "Hi" at one of my signings on Friday 6/26 or Sat 6/27! Who can give up a chance to snag FREE signed books, amiright?! 🥰 Hope to see you there! @fsgbooks.bsky.social @barefootbooks.bsky.social

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

There's still time to enter the book giveaway for a copy of EVEN STEVEN! Leave a comment on the blog post to enter.

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Check out my latest author newsletter for a peek inside my new picture book, Even Steven, illustrated by Daniel Wiseman, plus some more picture book recommendations! preview.mailerlite.io/preview/3869...

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Join me for a quick peek inside my newest picture book, EVEN STEVEN, illustrated by Daniel Wiseman! I hope readers will laugh at some of the silly examples of sharing in this book, but also start thinking about how "fair" and "even" or "equal" aren't always the same thing.

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

MA friends - join me Friday 6/5 at 4pm for a preschool event at Evergreen Day School in Cambridge. I'll be reading Don't Hug Doug and Dozens of Doughnuts for a story time focused on personal space, boundaries, and friendship, and signing new books, too. RSVP link here: carriefinison.com/events

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

There's still time to make your plans for National Doughnut Day on June 5!

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

National Doughnut Day is fast approaching – June 5! If you plan to celebrate, I’ve pulled together tons of doughnut-themed resources. Subscribe to my newsletter and get a link to all the fun activities! carriefinison.com/newsletter Wishing you good times and many doughnuts on June 5 (or any day!)

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Seán Street @seanstreet.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” — Gustav Mahler, who died on 18 May, 1911, at the age of 50.

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

New blog post up. To celebrate upcoming National Library Week, I discuss libraries and review Annette Bay Pimentel's new book, How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration That Created Winnie-the-Pooh. That's my old Pooh bear btw. #kidlit #nationallibraryweek martijohns.wordpress.com/2026/04/15/l...

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L is for Library

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of a library is “a place in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials (such as books, manuscripts, recordings, or films) are kept for us…

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