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Sara Lynn Cramb @saralynncramb.bsky.social · 55m

Willow Ptarmigan from a Sketchbook study. Quote with your bird art! #Ptarmigan #bird #birdart #alaska

Sketchbook studies of a willow Ptarmigan

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💖 Birdhism Jen @birdhism.com · 6h

Quote with your bird art 🐔

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 3h

I guess my husband is my creative partner, and I want him to just write the stories coz I don't want to write them myself 😅 #kidlitchat

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kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · 3h

TOPIC: What do you want from a creative partner? Anyone from a critique partner or beta reader to an agent, editor or art director. In your journey to shape a project, what are you looking for: validation, support, a dash of cold water, or...what else? What takes you to the next level? #kidlitchat

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Michelle Witte @michellewitte.bsky.social · 5h

I need to send emails tonight because I am very behind due to this dang cold or whatever virus/parasite is refusing to leave. But since #dvpit is tomorrow and I’ll be at my computer anyway, I can critique a few last-minute pitches that need some not-so-gentle love.

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Kristina Gehrmann @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social · 13h

For German speaking illustrators: The Illustratoren Organisation made a survey last year in which 856 illustrators participated and provided info about their professional situation here, re: income, industries, problems etc: illustratoren-organisation.de/wp-content/u... Very interesting stuff!

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Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · 13h

Didja know that there's gonna be a #kidlitchat at 9PM Eastern/6PM Pacific today here on Bluesky? It happens every Tuesday, in fact - an hour of #kidlit chatting, camaraderie, and desserts that could only be better if even more of you joined the fun. Or maybe not better but bigger, at least. Join us!

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Melinda Beatty @melindabeatty.com · 15h

Bear with me, this is a doozy, #kidlit folks. Censorship is alive, even in blue states.

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SusanHughes @susanhughes.bsky.social · 17h

#mentorship_opp Are you a Canadian writer working on a children's manuscript? I can apply for a @twuc grant to mentor 1 writer (10 hrs). Get in touch with me by Oct 15 if interested! writersunion.ca/mentorship-m... @canscaip.bsky.social @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social @scbwicanadawest.bsky.social

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Mentorship Microgrants | The Writers' Union of Canada

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Perimenopause induced melancholia is just silly, and should be banned 🙄

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BrianMcLachlan @brianmcl.com · 28/09/2026

Artist! Quote with the artwork you cannot explain! ❔ I have no idea what the message of this could possibly be. I just noticed some things that looked the same shape and took it too far.

A fried egg flying saucer with an astronaut with fork and knife on a tether, approaching a satellite made from a maple syrup bottle with waffle panels. The stars behind include sprinkles.

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It’s National Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month! 🎉If you’re looking to read books by latine authors check out our catalog of Latine Voices for Kids & Teens, including the exhilirating YA romance FALSE FACE 💙 by @joshgalarza.bsky.social. tinyurl.com/ssru58a8 #booksky

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Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Oops, just realized what I did there. It should read, "Authors! if you follow me..." That rather opens it up a little more. If you're an author, illustrator, etc, drop me a message. Thanks!

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It would actually be kinda nice if the Canadian govt would listen to its creatives for once. (I like Canada a lot, and people care about creativity here. But at a policy level, it's almost like creativity succeeds here despite, not because, of it)

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Ray @pinchpork.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you see this, post cats! 🐈‍⬛ 🐈 (My beloved Sora in gouache!)

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Michelle Witte @michellewitte.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I'm happy to do #askagent style Q&A or just chat about books and other stuff, whatever is most beneficial. I'm also happy to look at some #DVpit pitches if people will find that helpful. I know there was a session earlier with peer review, but sometimes it helps to get an agent's perspective as well

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Michelle Witte @michellewitte.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Seems like most folks were seeking help with pitches before #dvpit on Wednesday. I'm still puttering around for the next hour or so if anyone else has one they'd like an agent to give some feedback on.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Seeing lots of folks offering Inprnt free shipping and just wanna say free shipping still means you get slapped with import taxes in Canada, so be prepared to fork out more $ if you actually wanna get your prints 🙄

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It’s been 7 years since I said goodbye to Uno on this day. Still miss her, and always will. #caturday #cats

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Michelle Witte @michellewitte.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I’d love it if #dvpit next week brings some of those people back to Bluesky so we can build up the book community here again. I’m trying to think of what I can do to help that. Would people be up for Ask An Agent or AMA type threads? I’ll try to make it to Tuesday night #kidlitchat regularly again.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Bumping my own post here for #kidlit #kidlitgn people to toss in their thoughts.

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today is #NationalComicBookDay - a perfect day to buy my Eisner nominated book and get some lesson ideas going….

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I have to make a new piece for Halloween but I don’t know what to do for it. Yea of course there’s vampires and witches and werewolves…but I feel like I want to do something else? But if it’s not these then idk if it matches Halloween (plus it’s got to be appropriate for promo)?

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Cameron Mukwa - Order The Ribbon Skirt! @cameronmukwa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Looking for work! I was one of the localization specialists at Tapas, and I'd love to work with you! I have experience in: - File Management - Quality Checking - Flatting - Typesetting - Social Media Management - General Comic Production, including pencils, inks and color - Art Direction

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Melinda Beatty @melindabeatty.com · 25/09/2026

Honored for WHAT IS A PIRATE? from myself, Stefano Tambelini and Little Bee Books to be included in @slj.com's list of Highly Anticipated Fall Picture Books!

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BrianMcLachlan @brianmcl.com · 25/09/2026

2nd DnDoggos book doesn't disappoint. Loved the opening monster! And if your kiddos prefer cats to dogs, there's one who makes a sweet addition to the cast. Great for kids who love TTRPGs like DnD. #KidLit 👍📚 📚👍

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Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Yay, I get to share my first Halloween piece of the year, this banner for @kidlitart.bsky.social (whose monthly Bsky meet-up I sadly had to miss last night due to hanging out with kidLit folks IRL! 😄)

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KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua ! Oct's topic will be Spooky Chat featuring a new banner by Michael Dashow Join us on Oct 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Illustration of a group of Halloween creatures going trick or treating. Words read Halloween Spooky Chat, #kidlitart. Art by @mdashow.bsky.social

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KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Bonus round: Hurray, you get to attend a class with a KidLit celebrity teacher! Who is this teacher, and what are they teaching? #KidLitArt

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KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Q4: What is your preferred method of learning - In-person, books, YouTube videos, etc? Why? alt: What are some methods of learning that you dislike or actively avoid? #KidLitArt

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KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Q3: What is the most impotant skill or skills you have learned in your KidLit journey so far? alt: Are there any skills you thought were important, but have since discovered otherwise? What were they? #KidLitArt

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KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Q2: Do you enjoy learning new art/writing techniques? Why? alt: What would help you enjoy learning more new art/writing techniques? #KidLitArt

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KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Q1: Share a new art or writing skill that you learned recently! alt: What's an art/writing skill that you would like to learn? #KidLitArt

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KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hello all! Tonight we are discussing Back to School / Learning! This month's art was created by Joshua Chennault Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month! #KidLitArt

Illustration of a busy classroom filled with animal characters as students. Some are writing 'Back to school' on a blackboard. Art by @joshuachennault.com #kidlitart

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today! #Kidlitart chat at 9pm est! #kidlit

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“Each parent controls their own child’s access to library books … No parent has a right or community member has a right to challenge books just sitting on the shelf in a library.”

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Wake schools restricts parents’ ability to challenge books, citing new state law

Wake County says parents can now only prevent their children and not other students from borrowing specific school library books.

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Nathan Fairbairn @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I just heard from Penguin that the PAWS series by me and Michele Assarasakorn now has over a MILLION copies in print! 😲 Such a wild number. And we're not done yet! Volume 6: Mindy Meets Her Match drops next spring!

A picture of the girls and dogs from the PAWS series of books under the phrase, in large type, "ONE MILLION COPIES IN PRINT!"

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jess m. ☕🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

do I have any friends in #kidlit maybe? someone I know has written a junior novel, but they're not too versed in the self-promotion aspect. They're all done and ready to go with cool art- Is there any kind of guides, pointers or similar that you like, for the basics in getting the word out?

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Publishing as a business can be achingly slow, inefficient and frustrating... but at the same time, it can be filled with the nicest people doing their best to accommodate budgets, changes & deadlines, despite being overworked and underpaid themselves.

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Bittythings And Beasts @bittythings.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The next show you can find me at is the Bazaar of the Bizarre! I'll have some autumnal friends there with me, including this leaf loving Red Fox. I think this is the best job I've done on a more full, winter coat look. 🦊🍂 Polymer Clay Miniature. #RedFox #Miniatures #Wildlife

A figurine of a happy red fox, seated, eyes smiling. There is a Maple leaf between his front paws.

A digital flyer advertising the Bazaar of the Bizarre, a free admission show at 1605 Queen St, at the Parkdale Mall, October 18! Running from 11am to 7pm.

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our monthly #KidLitArt chat is tonight! Join @charlenedraws.bsky.social and me at 9pm EDT / 6pm PDT for a chat all about learning. 🎨✏️

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