iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Don't miss this touching & empowering PB - A Hug for Punch. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @carolinelperry.bsky.social @anooshasyed.com Little Golden Books #kidlit #bravery #comfort #family 📚👍

061

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🐸 I AM NOT GRUMPY! a humorous picture book by @carolinelperry.bsky.social illustrated by @sydhanson.bsky.social

011

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Hear Ye! ⚔️ Cover reveal for NIGHTY KNIGHT by @carolinelperry.bsky.social & me! Brave Sir Gallant just wants to sleep, but hungry horses, pillow-fighting princesses & a dramatic dragon have other plans. 🐉 Pre-order today! Out March 23, 2027 from @simonkids. 🏰🌙 #kidlit #coverreveal

021

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🥳 A Hug For Punch is out today! 🥳 The story of an abandoned baby monkey and his search for belonging. 🐵 🦧 🥰 ✨ Kirkus Reviews: “Sweet, true, and tenderly told-a hug of a book.” ✨ Parade Magazine: “A beautiful book inspired by a true story, bringing something perfect for young children.” #kidlit

131

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

🎉 It’s Punch’s first birthday! 🎉 This little macaque captivated the world just a few months ago. And look how far he’s come! 🐵🦧 🥰 On August 11th, A Hug For Punch will make its way into the world! It’s available for preorder now from anywhere books are sold ❤️ 🎂 We ❤️ you, Punch! 🎂 #kidlit

180

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I have TWO books coming out this summer! Until June 26th, use code "PREORDER25" on B&N's site to claim your discount. A Hug For Punch comes out on August 11th with @penguinkids.bsky.social, and I AM NOT GRUMPY! will be shuffling onto shelves on August 25th with @simonkids.bsky.social! #kidlit

020

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Coming soon: new projects from@mamarobot.bsky.social @carolinelperry.bsky.social @anooshasyed.bsky.social + more buff.ly/JsB884y

021

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

✨ 🇲🇹 The Memory Cake won a Christopher Award! ✨ 🇲🇹 The Christophers celebrates work that “affirms the highest values of the human spirit” + reflects the Christopher motto, “It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” Previous recipients include Dolly Parton and Fred Rogers 🥰 #kidlit

191

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

✨ 📖 Woo hoo, it’s cover reveal day! 📖 ✨ Rain Frog is a very amiable amphibian (don’t judge her on her RFF, or Resting Frog Face!) But even this sulky sweetie has her limits… I AM NOT GRUMPY!—written by me, and illustrated by Sydney Hanson—shuffles onto shelves on September 29th! 🌧️ 🐸 😠🎉 📖

170

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kyle Lukoff @kylelukoff.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Penguin Random House decided to shut down Dial Books for Young Readers and fire my editor, who shepharded "Too Bright To See" and "I'm Sorry You Got Mad" into the world. Devastated and gutted isn't half of what I'm feeling.

5338375

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I am *happy* to report that I AM NOT HAPPY! by @carolinelperry.bsky.social & Sydney Hanson is a fantastic book to purchase this holiday season! I picked mine up today at one of my local indie bookstores, @belmontbooks.bsky.social - remember to #shoplocal this holiday season! #kidlit #booksky

2223

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

🐲 THE BAKERY DRAGON AND THE FAIRY CAKE, a new Bakery Dragon picture book by Devin Elle Kurtz 😗 I AM NOT HAPPY, a hilarious animal picture book by Caroline L. Perry, illustrated by Sydney Hanson

The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake by Devin Elle Kurtz and I Am Not Happy by Caroline L. Perry.

211

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🎉 I couldn’t be more delighted to share this news: I AM NOT HAPPY! is a KIDS’ INDIE NEXT PICK for November/December! 🎉 This honor means so much, especially because it comes from indie booksellers—tastemakers, joy-bringers, and some of the very best people, anywhere! THANK YOU, indies! 🎉🇦🇺 🐾 📖 😀🥳❤️🎉

000

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @carolinelperry.bsky.social! 🎉 📚 I AM NOT HAPPY!, illustrated by Sydney Hanson and published by @simonandschuster.bsky.social, is here! 📖✨ Find it here: buff.ly/9DqKW0y #kidlit #12x12PB

093

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

✨ I AM NOT HAPPY! bounces onto shelves in just ONE WEEK’S TIME! Check out this adorable trailer 🎉✨ This book—written by me, and illustrated by the amazing @sydhanson—is guaranteed to turn any frown upside down! Preorder now and get a FREE plush quokka keyring! Link in bio 🇦🇺 🐾 📖 #quokka #kidlit

000

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

🐾 HOLY QUOKKAMOLE! 🐾 I AM NOT HAPPY! bounces onto shelves in two weeks’ time! Preorder mine & @sydhanson’s hilarious new picture book & get a FREE plush quokka keychain! Order from an indie for a bonus surprise! 🤩 Link to preorder form in bio 🇦🇺✨ U.S. only, ends 10/6/25. #kidlit #australia #book

010

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Natasha Rimmington @natasharimmington.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

This looks incredible! His little (not) happy face! Every page of the preview makes me smile...this needs to go on my pre-order list 😃

121

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

✨ TODAY’S THE DAY — Messi’s Magic kicks off! ⚽️📚✨ I’m so excited to share the trailer for my picture book biography of the G.O.A.T. 🐐—Lionel Messi! With heart ❤️, determination 💪, and a little bit of magic 🪄 , Messi’s story will inspire dreamers of all ages. Available now! ⚽️ 🥅 #kidlit #newbook

110

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

✨ I’m so excited for the official launch of Messi’s Magic at @pagesabookstore on Saturday 9/6 at 10.30am! ✨ ⚽️ Score signed copies, delicious treats and soccer-themed goodies, and enjoy a book reading and crafts! ⚽️ LA friends, I hope to see you there 🥰 #soccer #messi #kidlit #newbook

040

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book MESSI'S MAGIC by @carolinelperry.bsky.social illustrated by Luciano Lozano (Scholastic) out on Sept. 2. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)

096

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 08/08/2025

We love to see this: The Long Beach Public Library is offering digital library cards so readers can access banned books to help offset censorship! lbpost.com/news/educati...

lbpost.com

Long Beach will open up its e-book library so teens from other states can read banned books

It's part of a nationwide push to let young people access reading material that may have been thrown out of their local libraries and schools.

44821

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

✨I’m overjoyed to announce that Messi’s Magic is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!✨ Messi’s Magic is ready for kickoff on September 2nd, and it’s available for preorder now! ⚽️ 🥅 📕 🎉🏅 #goldstandardselection #JLGgoldstandard #juniorlibraryguild #thebestbooks #messi #kidlit

020

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Just in time to celebrate Messi's birthday, I got an advanced copy of this cool picture book, MESSI'S MAGIC: HOW LIONEL MESSI BECAME THE G.O.A.T. by @carolinelperry.bsky.social illustrated by Luciano Lozano (Scholastic). Perfect for young soccer fans, it'll be out Sept 2, so pre-order it now!

141

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kirsten Pendreigh @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

This gorgeous book is also out today!! It’s sweet and profound and wonderful. #kidlit

121

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

✨ Today is The Memory Cake’s book birthday! ✨ This special book, stunningly illustrated by Jennifer Bricking, is a story of my heart and a tribute to resilience, love, Malta’s unique culture, and cake! Available from anywhere books are sold 🇲🇹 🍰 ✨📕 #kidlit #newbook #picturebook #author

010

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

✨ The Memory Cake is out tomorrow!✨ This story of my heart shines a light on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta and its remarkable contributions during WWII, celebrating intergenerational bonds, resilience, the power of storytelling… and cakes! #kidlit #newbook #malta #cake #picturebook

162

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

@carolinelperry.bsky.social’s gentle text & Jen Bricking’s loving illustrations masterfully weave the past & present in this story about hope, resilience, & love. Readers will certainly appreciate the rich layers in THE MEMORY CAKE. Such a beautiful and memorable picture book! #kidlit #booksky

293

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

I’m delighted to be able to share news of Nobody’s Cat! I’ve wanted to write a ghost town story for as long as I can remember, and I feel so lucky to be working with Devin Fan on this project! Thank you so much to the team at Kids Can Press, I can’t wait for readers to meet Fancy 🐈‍⬛📕❤️ #kidlit

2110

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The Memory Cake is a story of resilience, love and connection, stunningly illustrated by Jen Bricking. It comes out on June 3rd with @holidayhouse but if you preorder today or tomorrow you can get it for 25% off!!

282

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I AM NOT HAPPY! is bouncing onto shelves on October 7th but you can get 25% off in Barnes & Noble’s preorder sale! Link to purchase in bio…. We promise this book will turn your frown upside down! 🥰 🇦🇺 📕 🐾 #quokka #kidlit #quokkas #picturebook #picturebookart #newbook #australia #picturebooks

060

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

In exactly six months I AM NOT HAPPY! will hop onto shelves! We can't wait for everyone to meet our adorable, mercurial marsupial (and it's available for preorder now... if you'd like a signed copy, please buy from my lovely local indie: pagesabookstore.com/book/9781665...) 🇦🇺 🐾 📕 ❤️ #quokka #kidlit

1141

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

The thing about so-called generative artificial intelligence is, the intelligence isn't artificial. It's real. It's OURS. The techbros stole our intelligence (our data, our thoughts, our stories, our art) and used the software to regurgitate it and spackle it together into digital particleboard.

7640301083

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 @carolinelperry.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Thank you so much @fuse8.bsky.social for hosting the cover reveal for mine and @sydhanson.bsky.social's upcoming book, I Am Not Happy!, which hops onto shelves on October 7th with @simonandschuster.bsky.social! 🇦🇺📕❤️ #kidlitart #kidlit #coverreveal

1101

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Imagine you're cursed with a permanently smiling face. Such is the lot of the adorable quokka. I interview @carolinelperry.bsky.social about the mercurial marsupial at the heart of her latest book and we discuss her wildlife relief efforts too. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/03/12/c...

afuse8production.slj.com

Cover Reveal and Conversation: Caroline Perry Discusses I Am Not Happy in All Its Hilarious Cuteness

A mercurial marsupial insists it's more than just a happy face. Today we're talking with author Caroline Perry about her work helping wildfire relief in L.A., as well as her latest (adorable) picture ...

1272

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Signed silkscreen from Greg Pizzoli, who is the Three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the PBs The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and Pizza: A Slice of History, among many others. #kidlit #booksky @gregpizzoli.bsky.social

072

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Good luck to all of our donors who are in contention for one of the Youth Media Awards from the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social this morning! We're cheering for all of you!

Graphic with YMA - ALA Youth Media Awards

041

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Agent Saba Sulaiman has THREE separate Ask Me Anything sessions up for bid. Go snag one of them! Saba Sulaiman is a Senior Agent at Talcott Notch Literary Services, a boutique agency located in Milford, CT. #kidlit #booksky #edusky #writers #picturebook

Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typed text is the same info in post. There is a photo of the item contributor. is the same info in post. There is a photo of the item contributor.

041

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Naomi will provide a written critique of your picture book manuscript or dummy, and schedule a follow-up half-hour video meeting to discuss her feedback and next steps. @naomikirsten.bsky.social is a freelance editor, creative consultant, and former Senior Editor at Chronicle Books. #kidlit

081

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Original painting as a promotional piece for the FOX AND THE FOREST FIRE. Danny Popovici is a picture book illustrator who's had 3 seasons of forest firefighting experience. His last picture book was based off of his experience, and witnessing these tragedies hit closer to home. #kidlit

051

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Be one of the first to read the new book from Emmy-winning Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness and #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy with this advanced reader copy of Let Them Stare. @andimjulie.bsky.social @jonathanvanness.bsky.social #kidlit #queereye #booksky #tlsky #skybrarians

062

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The Kidlit for Los Angeles auction is NOW OPEN! We have more than 340 INCREDIBLE items from top authors, illustrators, editors, agents and publishing professionals. You don’t want to miss out! Go bid here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Auction runs Jan 20th - Jan 26th. #kidlit

17078

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Complete SIGNED AND PERSONALIZED hardcover set of the exclusive LitJoy collector’s edition of the RED QUEEN series by Victoria Aveyard from the author’s personal collection. This edition is sold out and otherwise unavailable. @victoriaaveyard.bsky.social #kidlit

051

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Joanna will read your query and the first 30 pages of your work, then have a 40 minute editorial call to discuss the materials and any other publishing-related topics. Joanna Volpe (she/her) is a literary agent and the founder of New Leaf Literary. #kidlit

051

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Did you see Leigh Bardugo's IG stories today? In addition to her already incredible donation of signed and personalized Owl Crate Editions of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy AND the Six of Crows Duology, she's also matching the winning bids! Amazing!!! #kidlit

073

Reposted by 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚

Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A critique of one picture book text (up to 700 words) from Agent Nicole Geiger. Nicole Geiger has worked in just about every capacity in the publishing industry. As a literary agent with Full Circle Literary, Nicole focuses on fiction and nonfiction for board books through middle grade. #kidlit

072