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Sarah Darer Littman @sarahdarerlittman.com · 19/08/2025

It's OUR BOOK BIRTHDAY! 🎂 🍾 🥳 Check out INFLUENCED by Cindy L Otis and me! Another book for these goofballs to devour 😂 #booksky #YA #kidlit

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Influenced Banksy n Layla

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

I love the Frances books. I've read them all and I don't think there was one I thought was a weak link or disliked.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Please don't apologize--I'm happy to be added to the feed. Many thanks!

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

My TAKE 5 interview is with @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social ! She wrote her new PB, M IS FOR MASON JAR, on a dare and sold it to the first publisher!🤯 GIVEAWAY: a 30-min AMA Zoom OR a signed book! To enter: Share Like & Comment Follow #Booksky #kidlit #teachersky beckywalkerbooks.com/2025/08/04/t...

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TAKE 5 with CAROLYN FRAISER

From canning cucumbers to scattering seeds, children play an essential role in homesteading, learning valuable skills that foster self-reliance, gratitude, and a deeper connection to nature. M Is f…

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

The greatest part of a writer’s time is spent in reading, in order to write; a man will turn over half a library to make one book.” — Samuel Johnson

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

I've said it before, but it bears saying again: a good review does not have to be a LONG review. My newest GR review is four words--and it does the job! If you like a book, please post a review and make a writer happy today! #mglit #kidlit #teacher #Librarian #abramskids

A five-star Goodreads review of Cathy Carr's LOST KITES AND OTHER TREASURES, reading in full: "I really like this."

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Recently a beloved character appeared at a sporting event, middle grade authors held a conversation, an author-illustrator made his debut, and a graphic novelist enjoyed a launch party + more

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In Brief: July 24, 2025

Recently a beloved character appeared at a sporting event, middle grade authors held a conversation, an author-illustrator made his debut, and a graphic novelist enjoyed a launch party.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

It's part of the reason I write children's books.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Good advice and this can be so hard to do at times.

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Kayleigh | Developmental Editor ✍🏻📚 @editsinthemargins.com · 24/07/2025

Dear Writer, Remember to find and hold onto the joy of storytelling. Love, Kayleigh

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

The books we love when we're young change our lives forever - and so do the people who help us find those books. So here's a huge & heartfelt THANK YOU to all the amazing teachers, librarians, booksellers & everyone else out there who's helping kids find books to read & love! #literacy

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

When I ask friends which books have influenced them the most, nearly every one of them mentions a children's book--at least one and often more.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I agree. Marketing, overall, is a problem in traditional kidlit publishing, especially now.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Yes. And don't discount inflation as a force. If people have to choose between buying their kids books or buying their families groceries, they're going to choose groceries.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

People seem to just love audiobooks. I've noticed my audiobook sales are inching upward while the print book sales stay steady or inch downward.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

You're right! I think one part of the problem is a lack of books that MG boys are likely to enjoy and engage with.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

So the latest publishing gossip I heard was that we should stop writing middle-grade books for boys, because "they don't read anyway." I know at least one middle-grade boy who is a dedicated reader. How about you? Do you know one? #mglit #kidlit

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a man is wearing headphones and reading a book

Alt: Nerdy-looking blond young man wearing headphones and reading a book

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · 21/07/2025

Today is the birthday of American author Ernest Hemingway, who won the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for "The Old Man and the Sea," and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. His personal library of over 7,000 volumes has been cataloged on LibraryThing as one of our Legacy Libraries. #💙📚 #Booksky

A photograph of Hemingway, with the words "Legacy Library" above it.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

This is good entertainment right here.

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

“By fifth grade, I knew I wanted to write sports books and ones that featured someone like me as an athlete”: Amar Shah on his love of the sports genre and his new graphic memoir, ‘Wish I Was a Baller’ buff.ly/eoe5pvz

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Keep creating, even if the world feels hard. Even if the work feels hard. The world needs your voice. There's a kid out there who will be changed because of your imagination and efforts. And even if the work feels lonely, you aren't alone. I'm so proud to be in the publishing trenches with you.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

I still haven't succeeded in getting added, but I will read the instructions once more and try again. 😆

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 18/01/2025

This is a pinnable post for the #KidLitMegaFeed, a collab (multiple curated #KidLit lists). Admins: @boringstorybook.com @charlenedraws.bsky.social @debbieohi.com. READ THIS re: how to be added, how to post. Pls: 📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy 🔁Repost to share bsky.app/profile/debb...

Illustration of open book with text "Kid Lit Mega Feed" on its pages. Beside the book are two QR codes, one going to the feed and the other going to more info and how to be added. Link to the feed itself is shown below the book.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

I absolutely LOVED that line in Winter's Bone and think of it so often.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Not a damn thing. Not one damn thing!

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I can't figure it out either, and I've read Debbie's explanation more than once.

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Taryn Souders - Middle Grade Author @tarynsouders.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Let's celebrate the kickoff of summer w/ a #Giveaway! To enter: Follow & share. Extra entry for subscribing to my newsletter, The Briefing Room (see website). @sourcebooks.bsky.social #BTPTravelingARC #BookPosse #BookAllies #BookJaunt #booknerd #mystery #middlegrade #Reading Winner on 6/30.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Never forget about the backlist--some of my favorite books were written a decade or more ago. So many good books, so little time.

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Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I ring the closing bell here at #kidlitchat with hopes that 10 years from now, we have this same topic again with all of y'all still joining us every Tuesday night! See you then! (Or... for now... next week)

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Joslyn Carter @joslynecarter.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I'm a couple days late, but thought I'd still say, "Happy National Pollinator Week!" Support #bees, #butterflies and other pollinators by planting #nativeplants, #booksky, #writersky #readersky, #kidlitchat, #kidlit,#saveourpollinators, #insectsky

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I absolutely love this guideline. And let me just say, it works in pottery too.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

We need to live consciously and emphasize the right things in our own lives. Kids can do this too. #kidlitchat

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Jess Keating @jesskeatingbooks.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Been thinking about this a lot. I’ve been writing for 20+ years now in different capacities, and I think the devaluation of knowledge, creativity, literacy, and nature has just cemented what I aimed for at the start: These things matter, so if you want to keep them — protect them. #kidlitchat

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I favor universal emotions and situations more than themes "of the moment," as one friend put it. That being said, because so many things don't really change in the tween world (mean friends! flawed parents! siblings are great but also SUCK!) I think my books still feel current. #kidlitchat

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Yes, a Covid novel would definitely have to be handled as a historical read. It was over three years ago or so now! #kidlitchat

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

What I think is interesting is how few MG books (that I've seen anyway) even deal with Covid. It seems as soon as the pandemic was over, people just wanted to turn the page on that chapter and move on. Does anyone know of a good Covid MG book? #kidlitchat

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

To the lovely human out there who posted an Amazon review of 365 DAYS TO ALASKA and bumped it up to 113 reviews after months of it quietly simmering at 112--thank you. Whoever you are, you are appreciated. This little book just keeps toddling along. #kidlit #mglit #creative

Snapshot of the Amazon page of 365 DAYS TO ALASKA, showing it at 113 reviews.

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Jeremiah Lewis @minorfracas.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

If anyone else is feeling bleh, then you're welcome to hang out with us in the #5AMWritersClub. #scriptsky #scriptsky+

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Time to get working on your Porter Square Books Writer in Residence applications. Form is open now. Deadline is August 31! www.portersquarebooks.com/porter-squar...

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I did not give up on writing middle-grade fiction in favor of a focus on something easier and more lucrative. That was my big writing milestone this quarter. 😂 I'm laughing. But also somewhat serious. #kidlitchat

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Nic Wilson @nicwilson.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Please share to let young people and teachers know that they (or their pupils) can submit pieces for the @theguardian.com Young Country Diary. Some great tips on #naturewriting here and published YC diarists will be paid! #countrydiary

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Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian

Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children, about their summer encounters with nature

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

My father knew that chore trick. No one ever told Dad they were bored more than once.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

My father knew that chore trick. NO ONE ever told Dad they were bored, LOL.

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I think some people forget a bowl of cereal is a totally acceptable meal. . . a pb&j too!

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Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

My mother was a librarian back in the 70s and 80s and thought this kind of puritanical surveillance was nonsense. When is the library community going to put it aside once and for all?

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