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Clay Adamah @clayadamah.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#HappyPride and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Clay Adamah, a published illustrator of #KidLitArt Since the theme is "yourself as a kid" and it's #Pride y'all! 🌈 I drew myself growing into the joyful human I am today. #ProtectTransKids and #LetTransKidsBloom 🏳️‍⚧️ clayadamah.wixsite.com/clayadamah

An illustration of a trans masculine person sitting next to and gazing nostalgically four of their younger selves at different ages, all coloring pictures. They are surrounded by floaty flowers and sparkles and a ribbony trans flag. Text reads Clay Adamah author illustrator clay adamah at gmail dot com at clay adamah on bluesky. website is clay adamah dot wix site dot com slash clay adamah. hashtag kidlit art postcard fifth anniversary theme yourself as a kid June 2026.

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Karen Yin (Nice to Eat You / Scholastic) 🧙🏻‍♀️🎃 @karenyin.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

No need to be alarmed. This is just a picture book about a 🧙‍♀️, a group of 👧🏽👦🏻👦👧🏾, and terrible, terrible decisions. #NiceToEatYou will be flying to bookstores in 2 months! Preorder a signed copy from @vromansbookstore.bsky.social. Words by me, art by @carolinacoroa.bsky.social.

Image features a square book cover with a pink-faced, blue-haired, cat-eye-glasses-wearing old lady holding a platter of cupcakes, her other hand raised in welcome. Behind her, leafless trees with haunted faces scream silently under a crescent moon. The title of "Nice to Eat You" has the word "Eat" written next to the crossed-out word "Meet." A lavender burst says “Pre-order now.” Below: "Flying into bookstores on July 7, 2026."

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Kristie Choi @kristiechoi.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Some thoughts on the word “didactic” from an editor who works on all kinds of kids books. Didactic is defined as “something intended to teach, instruct, or convey moral lessons.” There are many wonderful picture books out in the world that are meant to teach & affirm kids. Didactic =\= bad. 1/6

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Carren Jao @carrenjao.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

📚👍Happy @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social Day! My book reco: @chloeitoward.bsky.social 's CHOPSTICKS ARE, the epitome of this day's fun and inclusive spirit. Ward opens our eyes to the many ways chopsticks plays a role in cultures around the world, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and more. #kidlit

A cover photo of three children holding chopsticks.

Kids around the living room using chopsticks to pick up different foods.

A Vietnamese night market scene with people cooking.

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Hannah Roy LaGrone @hannahlagrone.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Baby Chloe!!! This is the best

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Naomi Kirsten @naomikirsten.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

⭐️ A second STAR for CHOPSTICKS ARE! by @chloeitoward.bsky.social, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield. (Out March 31 + published by @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social). The Publishers Weekly review: www.publishersweekly.com/9781797227368

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Chopsticks Are by Chloe Ito Ward

Animated images and buoyant prose pay tribute to the use of chopsticks globally in a mouthwatering picture book from Ito Ward an...

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Want to meet the people behind the books 📚 Isn't it wild to think that all these kids are running around sharing their stories/art and making their dreams come true?✨️ P.S. I saved the best one for last 🙃

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chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Let's take a peek at upcoming book, Chopsticks Are🥢✨ This meaningful and joy-filled picture book, by @chloeitoward.bsky.social and @lynndoodle.bsky.social, celebrates how chopsticks are used by people all over the world. Out March 31st! Pre-order here🔗: lnk.to/ChopsticksAre

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Chopsticks are a tool... a spatula for flipping pancakes, tongs for frying fish. They're a baton for blending, swirling, whirling, whisking eggs and veggies! My next picture book, CHOPSTICKS ARE, arrives ✨️March 31st 2026✨️ www.chroniclebooks.com/products/cho... Preorder from your local indie today🙃

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

A few weeks ago, a SLJ survey for the most influential children’s book of the last 25 years was shared. Several creators, Josh Funk & Kaz Windness pointed out the lack of diversity on the picture book list. And it made me think, what picture books would my circle choose?

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Carrie Karnes-Fannin @carriekarnesfannin.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

I‘m celebrating my debut PB UNIVERSE PIE deal with a PB BRAINSTORM giveaway! Let’s take a dive into your (fic or NF) pitch & mss via Zoom. To enter, comment below with a GIF of your story’s vibe. OPEN TO AGENTED AND NONAGENTED! Winner announced Fri, Nov. 7th @ 6 pm EST. #picturebooks #giveaway

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Karen Yin (Nice to Eat You / Scholastic) 🧙🏻‍♀️🎃 @karenyin.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Eeeeek! It’s the cover reveal for my 5th book, “Nice to Eat You!” Is the sweet old lady a 🧙🏽‍♀️? Well, yeah. But do the kids know?! 🫣 Preorder a signed copy from @vromansbookstore.bsky.social: bit.ly/Nice2EatU Written by me, illus. by Carolina Coroa, published by Orchard Books. #KidLit #Halloween 🕷️

On a bright purple background is the cover of Nice to Eat You. The word "Eat" is written next to the word "Meet," which has been X-ed out. The cover has a pink-faced cat-eye-glasses-wearing old lady holding a platter of cupcakes, the other hand raised in welcome. Behind her, leafless trees with haunted faces scream silently under a crescent moon. Above the cover is the text "Pre-order your signed copy now." Below: "Flying into bookstores on July 7, 2026."

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Jedlie @jedlie.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

TWO POWERFUL STORIES, ONE AMAZING PODCAST! Join @ReadingWithYourKids as authors Isabella Kung & Anesa Kajtazovic reveal how personal experiences transform into incredible children's books. Emotions, resilience, and hope - all in one episode! #Inspiration loom.ly/9dd1QK0

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Karen Yin (Nice to Eat You / Scholastic) 🧙🏻‍♀️🎃 @karenyin.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Ghosts in sheets? BOO-ring! Check out the haunt couture in #SoNotGhoul. This underworldly tale about Mimi, a Chinese American ghost in bicultural limbo, is brought to life by Chinese-style rituals, Mandarin puns, and—of course—ghost fashion. Written by me and illustrated by Bonnie Lui. #Halloween 👻🎃

Graphic featuring cover of "So Not Ghoul" has a blue-and-pink palette to match the cover. On the cover: Mimi, a smiling Chinese American girl ghost, is next to a white cat, who is side-eyeing three girl ghouls sneering at Mimi. Above: "Mimi doesn't look like the other ghosts—but she wishes she did." Below: "A pun-tacular ghost story."—Booklist

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Not to brag... (I'm about to brag 🤣) but my cp is a USA TODAY BESTSELLING author !!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Also, congrats to Kenard Pak for being a USA Today Bestselling illustrator ♥️

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Katie Venit @katievenit.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Happy book birthday to my debut, Forts! Brilliantly illustrated by @kenardpak.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks

Cover of the picture book Forts, with a note that says “happy publication day”

Katie Venit, the author, signing copies of Forts in a bookstore.

Katie Venit, the author of Forts, holding up a copy of the title page with an inscription that says “forts forever”

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Librarians, Authors, Editors, Educators, FRIENDS! Are you going to the American Library Association next week? If yes, I'd love to connect! I have copies of MADE FOR MORE to sign and giveaway, and promo cards with snacks!* #ALA #ALA2025 #library #readaloud #kidlit #asian #picturebook #librarian

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

If you’re going to the American Library Association Conference next week, come see us! We’re presenting Saturday at 11:30am on everything from authentic representation to colorism, how we have similar experiences but aren’t a monolith, and MORE! #Skybrarian #ALA2025 #KidlitMegaFeed #Librarylife

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Kam Asanyi (they/them) 🏳️‍🌈 ♿️ @kamasanyi.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

This Pride month I am joining an incredible group of #queerkidlit creators to host a fundraiser for the LGBTQIA+ community. Enter this giveaway, and you could win a copy of all the LGBTQIA+ picture books below! More details at: tinyurl.com/pb-giveaway #edusky #pride #skybrarians #books #lgbtqia

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LGBTQIA+ Picture Book Giveaway!

Thank you for participating and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community! Please review the giveaway rules below and fill out this form. Winner must be following all creators participating in this giveaway. ...

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Thank you, everyone, for your support!! Please continue to share. Today is their 1st wedding anniversary ❤️❤️❤️

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn gofund.me/ce50d993

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Teachers & Librarians, we're hosting a picture book bundle giveaway on Insta, and today is the last day! Please check it out 🥰🙃 www.instagram.com/p/DJHYDghpd8... #Edusky #Skybrarian #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #reading #books #library #amteaching

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Katie McEnaney @katiemcenaney.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Delighted to be first in the library line for MORE FOR MORE by @chloeitoward.bsky.social & Gael Abary! I can see so many ways to use this story in a classroom--such lovely language and message! ♥️ #kidlit #booksky #teachersky #iTeachEnglish

Book cover for MORE FOR MORE by Chloe Ito Ward & Gael Abary showing a Japanese-American girl hiking near the ocean in Hawaii

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

A very happy book birthday to MADE FOR MORE, available wherever books are sold. Please grab your own copy or request your local library purchase one 🥰🌺 I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways and today is day 5. The giveaway is a Read & Rank Picture Book Critique. I will #kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #PB

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

To celebrate the launch of MADE FOR MORE (out TOMORROW!!), I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways! Today is day 4, and the giveaway is a 25$ Bookshop gift card. Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more. #Edusky #Skybrarian #Kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #library #giveaway #read #readaloud

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I'm celebrating the launch of MADE FOR MORE, out on the 25th, with 5 days of giveaways 🌺 Today is day 3, and I'm offering a virtual author visit and copy of MADE FOR MORE for an educator or librarian. #MadeforMore #EduSky #Skybrarian #kidlit #librarian #teacher #picturebook #educator

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

To celebrate the launch of MADE FOR MORE, out February 25th, I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways! Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more. Today’s giveaway is a 30 minute Ask Me Anything. An AMA is great for: #MadeforMore #EduSky #amwriting #kidlit #librarian #teacher #Skybrarian #giveaw

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Want to win a signed copy of MADE FOR MORE? 1.) Follow me 2.) Like this post 3.) Tag 2 friends And you're done! *You can repost this for a bonus entry Giveaway ends February 28th For US residents only More giveaways to come! #Skybrarian #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #parenthood #librarian #Edusky

A signed picture book give away for MADE for More. Follow chloeitoward, like the post, and tag two friends. Earn an extra entry for reposting

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

✨️ Look! It's meeee & @odnatamyara.bsky.social ✨️ A huge thank you to all my CPs and my agent @heathercashman.bsky.social I can't wait to share this book with the world! #EduSky ##Skybrarian #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #picturebook

A photo sharing the news of an upcoming picture book, All the ways we learn, a celebration of neudivergent brains and the various ways they learn. Coming out in the summer of 2026

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Attention: teachers, librarians, writers, parents, humans, cats and dogs who enjoy story time *I hope you read to alllllll the babies, fur included 😆 I'm doing a book launch giveaway 🎉 So please stay tuned! #library #teacher #KidLitMegaFeed #writingcommunity #Edusky #kidlit #booksky #Skybrarian

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

MADE FOR MORE by @chloeitoward.bsky.social & Gael Abary is a powerful & very personal PB inspired by the author’s journey of learning to love her skin. With gorgeous, lyrical language & inviting illustrations, this important PB addresses colorism & celebrates identity. One of my favorites of 2025!

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Someone at the American Bar Association ate their Wheaties this morning.

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It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day.
Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accordance with the rule of law and in an orderly manner that respects the lives of affected individuals and the work they have been asked to perform.
Instead, we see wide-scale affronts to the rule of law itself, such as attacks on constitutionally protected birthright citizenship, the dismantling of USAID and the attempts to criminalize those who support lawful programs to eliminate bias and enhance diversity.
We have seen attempts at wholesale dismantling of departments and entities created by Congress without seeking the required congressional approval to change the law. There are efforts to dismiss employees with little regard for the law and protections they merit, and social media announcements that disparage and appear to be motivated by a desire to inflame without any stated factual basis. This is chaotic. It may appeal to a few.
But it is wrong. And most Americans recognize it is wrong.
It is also contrary to the rule of law.
The American Bar Association supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. We stand for a legal process that is orderly and fair.
We have consistently urged the administrations of both parties to adhere to the rule of law. We stand in that familiar place again today. And we do not stand alone. Our courts stand for the rule of law as well.

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Storm Literary Agency @stormliterary.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Happy #WRAD Excited to have some of our amazing authors participating @viviankirkfield.bsky.social @chloeitoward.bsky.social Peggy Thomas and Sandra Headen

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Sujei @sujeilugo.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

And I learned about him thanks to this picture book #kidlit #kidlitforeveryone

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Sarah Harrison Illustration ✏️ @harrisonart.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Great to join @pbrisingstars.bsky.social for their Ice Cream Social! Music, games, chat, tips, #KidLit community. Thank you @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social, Kailei Pew, @laylafallah.bsky.social & @booksbytrenise.bsky.social🍦📚 ✨

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Kam Asanyi (they/them) 🏳️‍🌈 ♿️ @kamasanyi.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Because we could all use a bit of joy right now. Calling all of my beautiful FAT folx. This 1 is 4u. Shout out to my dope agnt, the legendary @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social & amazing editor Regan Winter. #fatfiercefabulous #madinasbigfabulouswin #disney #writingcommunity #picturebooks #fatisbeautiful

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Dear #EduSky #TLSky #Skybrarian #kidlitmegafeed The lovely Karen Yin needs our support. Please share and donate if you're able ❤️

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jamie loftus @jamieloftus.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

want to signal boost a gofundme only about 50% to their goal -- the wallaces have lived in their altadena home for three generations and are rebuilding. just gave, join me if you can! www.gofundme.com/f/cccmnt-hel...

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Hi, my name is Miles. I’m reaching out to ask for your help after my family lost our h… Miles Wallace needs your support for Help Us Rebuild Our Family Home

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Librarians, teachers, educators etc! I'm putting together a giveaway, and I'm wondering what would be most beneficial to you? A virtual author visit, picture books, coffee giftcards, a four year cruise around the world to lessen the unrelenting pressures of life? I don't really have the #EduSky

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year's Eve Bluesky! ☀️🌺🏝

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

It’s #SmallBusinessSaturday. Please support authors and local independent bookstores! MADE FOR MORE, written by Chloe Ito Ward and illustrated by Gael Abary, is available for preorder. #picturebooks #amreading #kidlitmegafeed

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