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Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This week on Kidlit Survival Guide (the Substack I write with @christinenevans.bsky.social), I talk about when a book goes out of print. (Ouch.) kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/when-a-boo...

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When a Book Goes Out Of Print

Ouch.

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

This is always a lovely morning in the #kidlit community. I love seeing so many familiar names and friends getting their well-deserved recognition today. Let's celebrate these moments of hope and light and the importance of kids' books. We need them more than ever. #ALAYMA

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Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Today's Kidlit Survival Guide post is up! How To: Book Festivals and Conferences—How do you get invited and who pays for it? kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/how-to-boo... KSG weekly craft, business, and author life substack that I co-write with @christinenevans.bsky.social

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How To: Book Festivals and Conferences

How do you get invited and who pays for it?

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

It's been a minute, Bluesky! Happy to be jumping back on to share some fun news about an upcoming project: my first board book series! BABY BUILDS A SNOWMAN is book one, illustrated by Becky Paige and published by @sourcebooks.bsky.social

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

This week on Kidlit Survival Guide (the substack I write with @fangmousbooks.bsky.social) I shared some advice for creators on how to start a newsletter including platforms, finding readers, and what to write. Let me know if you have any questions! kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/how-to-sta...

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How to Start an Author Newsletter

Why you should have one and how to get started

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Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

This week on Kidlit Survival Guide, I talk about how to keep your ideas flexible while you’re developing a story. Read more from @christinenevans.bsky.social and me every week! kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/staying-sq...

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

How many things do you juggle everyday? What would happen if you dropped one of them? That would depend if it’s plastic or glass. I wrote about this idea on Kidlit Survival Guide this week, the substack I write with @fangmousbooks.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/kidlitsu...

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Glass Balls vs Plastic Balls

Choosing which ones to drop as we go back to school

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I’ve been kinda absent on social media so I only just saw this on here. ICYMI too, here’s some new book news!

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Julia Pierre Hammond @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Absolutely loved today's newsletter from the Kidlit Survival Guide. Thank you Vicky and Christine for being so vulnerable @fangmousbooks.bsky.social @christinenevans.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/kidlitsu...

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Our Writing Weaknesses

The parts of the process we find hard

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A local bookseller recommended EVELYN THE ADVENTUROUS ENTOMOLOGIST to a customer who gifted it to a friend’s daughter: “…it was the first book her daughter ever read on her own—by choice! She even asked if she could bring it to school. The woman said the girl’s mom was almost in tears with joy.”

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

How do you find joy both in life and in publishing? @fangmousbooks.bsky.social and I shared our small joys in our latest Kidlit Survival Guide post. kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/finding-joy

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Finding Joy

Small things that make us happy

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Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

In case you missed it: @christinenevans.bsky.social asks local Books, Inc. bookseller Robin Stern burning questions like how she decides which books to stock and what authors can do to help. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitsu...

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Ask a Book Seller

An interview with Bay Area book seller Robin Stern

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Books Inc., the chain of indie stores I worked for for nearly a decade filed for chapter 11 today. If you're in the SF/Bay Area, please consider dropping in and buying a few books. If you're not maybe today's the day to order a book from their website. They ship everywhere. booksinc.net

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I’m participating in the Kidlit for Los Angeles auction to raise money for wildfire relief. Bid on my TWO picture book critiques before the auction closes! #kidlit www.32auctions.com/organization...

Don't miss out: Two full picture book manuscript critiques from author Christine Evans

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Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

We're on Kidlit Survival Guide today talking about finding creative inspiration. ✨ @christinenevans.bsky.social bit.ly/4gJW15K

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Inspiration for the New Year

Where we find inspiration and how we chase it.

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Aimee lucido @aimeelucido.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

With the holidays approaching + my author copies burning a hole in my closet, I'm doing a #giveaway of *signed* copies of all my books! That's EMMY IN THE KEY OF CODE, RECIPE FOR DISASTER, PASTA PASTA LOTSA PASTA, *and* LUCKY PENNY to 3 lucky winners. Reshare and ❤️ to enter! US only.

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I made a homemade version of my favorite holiday treat! (Starbucks’ Cranberry Bliss Bars)

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

In the latest Kidlit Survival Guide (the Substack I write with @fangmousbooks.bsky.social) I shared my writing gratitude list. What or who would be on yours? open.substack.com/pub/kidlitsu...

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A Writer's Life Gratitude List

Ten things I'm grateful for including booksellers and social media (really!)

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 20/11/2024

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm a children’s publishing #art director. To celebrate Bluesky’s recent 20M user milestone I’d like to gift a FREE one hour Zoom portfolio-review/coaching-session. 1. Reply w/ your art. 2. Random winner. 3. No DMs please. I will look closely at every reply! 💙❤️

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Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This week on Kidlit Survival Guide, I talk about Writing STEM Fiction for Kids, including mentor texts in Informational Fiction and Narrative Fiction, plus tips for approaching your own STEM topics and stories. kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/writing-st...

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Writing STEM Fiction for Kids

Tips and mentor texts for writing STEM books

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 17/11/2024

Time for a book giveaway! If you'd like me to mail you an advance copy of my Apr. '25 MG novel in verse THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES, follow & share this post. Bonus entry if you also reply w/ a pic from a recent hike! I'll draw winners on 12/1. About the book: bookshop.org/p/books/the-... #edusky

Book cover THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES shows a surly 7th grade boy with a backpack and FDNY baseball hat standing on top of a mountain, looking into the distance. A drooly Bernese Mountain Dog looks up at him adoringly.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 17/11/2024

Suggestions for newly arrived Bluesky folks - it'll be easier for your communities to find you if you: 1) Fill out your profile completely 2) Include your website if you have one 3) Write a post or two right away so people who view your profile can get a sense for you & your voice here

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

It's so nice to see so many writer friends making their way onto Bluesky! I'm mainly here and on Substack these days (with the occasional foray into Instagram although I deleted the app). If you want to follow me on Substack too here's my most recent newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/christin...

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Weekly Note: Unplugging with Sea Otters

Plus what I've been reading, peonies, and a Christmas protest

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 14/11/2024

Writer friends! If you're having a tough time focusing on your novel right now, try doing some writing off-draft, in a separate document. Here are three Small Assignments you can try to keep working, even when it's hard to focus: 1/4

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

pdated my LFL for Halloween 🎃 including a signed copy of THE BOO CREW from @fangmousbooks.bsky.social. I love my library 🥰 #kidlit

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 22/10/2024

For those wondering: I'm not participating in #Skypitch but am helping spread the word because some people still associate pitch parties w/Twitter 🙄. To convince them otherwise: help events like this grow. boringstorybook.com/skypitch Pls follow @skypitch.bsky.social & help boost? #KidLit

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Alt: Animated gif showing four colorful smiling blogs passing a heart from one character to another.

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

Opened my own Little Free Library this week! I love checking it to see if people have used it 🥰 My daughters painted the round windows on each side.

Blue little free library with a painted round window on the side. Filled with various books including cookbooks and kids’ books.

Side view of a blue little free library with a painted round window on the side that has a black cat.

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 09/09/2024

Do you love Little Free Libraries? Gather some bookish friends and go stock local LFLs with copies of your books! I had a great time doing just that with @fangmousbooks.bsky.social, @laurazarrin.bsky.social, @tracybishopart.bsky.social, and @timmccanna.bsky.social last week!

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Melinda Beatty @melindabeatty.com · 29/08/2024

Hello, Bluesky folk! I'm Mel Beatty, a #kidlit author from Western Maryland and indie bookseller at The Curious Iguana in downtown Frederick. Most recently, I've been celebrating the release of my picture book with @charlenedraws.bsky.social, THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE DAY

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

Join #12x12PB Founder @juliefhedlund as she discusses why pacing is such a critical layer in #picturebooks. Pacing controls the tempo and rhythm of the story via strategic page turns and minimalistic descriptions. youtu.be/m-pgtep-w5I #kidlit #amwriting

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Katie Lee Reinert - KidLit/PB Author @katieleereinert.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

📚#PBBookATeers - Promotion group for PB authors📚 If you're a traditionally published author with a picture book coming out in 2024-25, join our co-marketing group to help promote and support your work! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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#PBBookATeers Promo Group

Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the PBBookATeers 2024-2025 picture book promo group! To avoid burnout our group can only fit 15 members. Please answer the questions below to join. We are...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 14/08/2024

Have you ever thought about writing or illustrating children's picture books someday? I have a free series over on my Substack called #PictureBooks101. Part 1: Getting Started debbieohi.substack.com/p/writing-an... #SubstackSky

Illustration of art supplies including brushes, pencils in a blue container, a notebook, and a pink book with a heart on the cover. The text "Picture Books 101" is prominently displayed in large, hand-drawn letters, with the words "Picture Books" highlighted in yellow. The artist's signature "DebbieOhi.com" is visible in the bottom left corner.

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Becca Syracuse @bookdesignbee.bsky.social · 05/08/2024

#illustrators I am currently looking for a stellar middle-grade illustrator whose work skews toward spooky/horror without being scary. Would love to see you drop your portfolio below (not currently taking DMs) 🖌️

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Christine Evans - Kidlit Author @christinenevans.bsky.social · 06/08/2024

In every book there’s an essential word that I can’t spell. For EVELYN THE ADVENTUROUS ENTOMOLOGIST, I couldn’t spell adventurous & in THE WISH LIBRARY it was librarian. In THE MAGIC MAKERS CLUB, it’s entrepreneur. I never get it right! Do you have a word like that in any of your projects? #kidlit

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 26/07/2024

Nothing sets the stage for a new school year like a great read-aloud. Check out our new multi-author series THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS for a series your readers will be clamoring for all year long! www.hachettebookgroup.com/landing-page...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 26/07/2024

This comic applies to artists as much as writers. Guess what stage I'm at right now? 😁 #DebbieOhiComics #KidLit

Comic titled "The Four Stages of Writing" by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. It depicts a character experiencing different emotional stages while writing: 1) "Wow, I can't believe I thought I could write," looking frustrated at their laptop; 2) "Hey, I'm not so bad after all," looking content; 3) "Wow, this writing is BRILLIANT! I ROCK!" with arms raised in triumph; 4) "Wow, I can't believe I thought I could write," back to frustration. The character is consistent throughout, showing a humorous and relatable cycle of self-doubt and confidence in writing.

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Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 25/07/2024

Hey, Chicago! This Saturday morning @thetututeacher.bsky.social, @fangmousbooks.bsky.social, and I will be holding a storytime extravaganza at The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn at 10am! It's gonna be a blast - invite your friends (and even your nemeses)! #kidlit #storytime #authorlife #edusky #skybrarians

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 25/07/2024

I just finished Kirsten Larson's 6-week book-study workshop, and her next set of classes is open now. If you're writing or revising a nonfiction picture book, or even *thinking* about it, I can't recommend this class (and her book!) highly enough. payhip.com/b/hjAz5 #picturebook #nonfiction #kidlit

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Reimagine Your Writing: A six-week book study of "Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book"

Reimagine Your Writing: A six-week study based on "ReimaginingYour Nonfiction Picture Book"with Kirsten W. LarsonReimagine what your nonfiction picture book could be. Each week we'll focus on one...

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 25/07/2024

New to Bluesky? A feed lets you scroll the topics you want to see. A list shows a group of people with something in common. Starter Packs help you follow people and feeds easily. An explainer w/ links relevant to #kidlit & #publishing here: boringstorybook.com/a-list-oflis...

KIDLIT MEGA FEED
KIDLIT COMMUNITY LIST
#KIDLITART FEED
KIDLIT/YA AGENTS
BOOK INDUSTRY NEWS FEED
KIDLIT/YA EDITORS LIST
KIDITARTPOSTCARD FEED
KIDLIT/YA AGENTS PACK
KIDIT ILLUSTRATORS OF BLUESKY PACK
KIDLITCHATTERS PACK
KIDLIT AUTHORS PACK
ANDREA BROWN LITERARY AGENCY PACK

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Audrey Perrott (she/her) @audreysbooks.bsky.social · 21/07/2024

Hey #KidLitMegaFeed friends! I have quite a few leftover BlueSky felt magnets and laminated magnets from #ALA and would love to share them. Comment below with your best writing/illustrating tip/advice/coping mechanism, and I’ll randomly choose recipients this week until I run out of magnets.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 20/07/2024

Reminder that @boringstorybook.com has a great article with a BUNCH of links to #KidLit & #KidLitArt related Lists, Feeds & Starterpacks you can use! (He also quickly explains what IS a list, Feed & Starterpack at the start of the article) boringstorybook.com/a-list-oflis...

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A List of …Lists (and Feeds & Starter Packs) – INCREDIBLY BORING STORIES

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Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · 18/07/2024

Ask the Agent Question of the Day: It's sad when publishers close -- is there anything authors and readers can do to help? Well, no. You are not gonna stop million/billion dollar corporate mergers. But also, there ARE ways you can help the book industry. PLEASE! www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

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Hi, Jenn. These recent children's imprints closings have been really sad. Is there anything we, as authors and readers, can do, aside from buying more children's/YA books? While some books are just…

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 01/07/2024

#KidLitArt - This Starter Pack is of KidLitArt folks who ACTIVELY (more than once a week) post on BlueSky 👇 go.bsky.app/2TG6ZBR Pls share with friends here or on other platforms!

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Active KidLit illustrators on BlueSky

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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social · 30/06/2024

Yay! Love seeing @christinenevans.bsky.social at my signing!

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