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MrsPowellsBooks @mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

My favorite read alouds for #EarthDay do not say “protect the earth.” Their messages authentically depict less consumerism and embrace more creativity. NANCY BESS HAD A DRESS BY @claireannette.bsky.social & Angela C Hawkins and PAULA’S PATCHES by @writebetween.bsky.social & Rocio Arreola. #kidlit

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MrsPowellsBooks @mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

What I’m reading in the library this week… HEROES NEED HELP is now officially a book and my 2nd graders are ready to grasp its empathy and sadness. For TK-1st I’m reading EVIE’S FIELD DAY by @claireannette.bsky.social & Alicia Teba. With field day coming up, it’s perfect. #kidlit #Skybrarian

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Only 2 weeks 'til FALL: A SEASONS STORY hits the shelves! Thank you to all who have already preordered💜. There's still time--check w/ your local indie, bookshop.org, or anywhere you buy books. Buy from Honest Dog Books for freebies & a signed bookplate! #kidlit honestdogbooks.com/item/uhkEB3h...

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PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Happy book birthday to @bonniekelso.bsky.social and SEA SUDS!!!! Order today!

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade book, THE GODS' REVENGE by @katherinemarsh.bsky.social (HarperCollins Children), out on April 22. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book SO-HEE AND LOWY by @annakangbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @christopherweyant1.bsky.social (Two Lions) out on April 22. To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (April 11): www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... Inside: Writing Subtext, Kid Lit Critique Meet Up, Writing Hooks, and more. Thanks @jonilnemeth.bsky.social for the illustration and HarperCollins Children and Two Lions for the MG & PB giveaways.

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The Weekly 411 (4/11/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 04/04/2025

Quick vocabulary lesson for those who get caught up in acronyms and forget... Diversity means welcoming & valuing people from all different backgrounds. Equity means fairness. Inclusion means not leaving kids out. And providing for those with special needs.

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Claire A. B. Freeland @cfreeland.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Doesn't this latest Mary book look fantastic?

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

If anyone recognizes the secret police in this video (even with their masks) please let me know via email or Signal. I'd like to file FOIA requests and it's helpful to identify people so you can instruct a federal agency where they should look for records. (John Smith's email account, etc)

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 21/06/2024

📍Pinned post for 🇨🇦Canadian KidLit & YA feed. Pls hit Like ❤️ on the feed to improve this feed's visibility? If you post about Canadian kidlit/YA, post w/ hashtag #CanKidLit #CanYALit #IReadCanadian or #ForestOfReading, related keywords. Also pushes to KidLit Mega Feed. More info.

Promotional graphic for a Bluesky feed about Canadian kidlit and Canadian YA lit. Illustration shows a cartoon beaver reading a white book with a red maple leaf on the cover. QR codes indicate where people can browse the feed as well as finding out more about the feed.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

We're hosting a BONUS #12x12PB Book Chat w/ author Heidi E.Y. Stemple for her #picturebook, JANIE WRITES A PLAY! This story is based on Heidi’s mother & children’s author legend, Jane Yolen, & the 1st play she wrote as a child. Join us on 2/25 @ 8pm ET/5pm PT! buff.ly/419prE6

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Have you started multiple years thinking THIS will be the year you make inroads into your #picturebook writing/pub dreams only to find yourself in the same place the next? Don't be like the titular character in #groundhog day - join #12x12PB! 12x12challeng... #kidlit

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Liz Nealon @liznealon.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I'm already prepping my #MSWL Day post! Looking forward to re-assembling our writing community here!

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Ismita Hussain @agentismita.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Can't wait for this!! Writers, I'll be participating so keep an eye out 😇

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

On today's #Storystorm, find out how and why to add layers to your book cake. Mentor texts by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @claireannette.bsky.social @kateywrites.bsky.social taralazar.com/2025/01/11/s... @taralazar.bsky.social

LAYER CAKE IMAGE WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CHOCOLATE AND THE PICTURE BOOK COVERS FOR Leafy Landmarks, Nancy Bess had a Dress, The Reindeer Remainders, and From Park to Playa.

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Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

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@ExlibrisMrHunt @exlibrismrhunt.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Looking forward to it! Book Recs Supremo!

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Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw @suzannelipshaw.bsky.social · 28/05/2024

All age crafters check out the no-sew dog collar on this weeks Dynamic Book Duos featuring 2 #pbs about making do with what you have and using it to create! Thx to authors Claire Annette Noland and Jeanne Walker Harvey for contributing! #sewing #makedo www.suzannejacobslipshaw.com/dynamic-book...

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Make Do and Create Something New on Dynamic Book Duos

This week's Dynamic Book Duos’ pairing focuses on making do and creating something new and includes coordinating educational activities.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 14/11/2024

Here's my new Starter Pack for High School English Teachers; thanks to all who responded to my thread. Note that I am *not* an English teacher, but I can't remove my face from the auto-generated image, sorry. 💙 go.bsky.app/K5zShyD

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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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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

We've loved connecting with the #12x12PB community on Bluesky! ☁️❤️ Join us to connect with fellow #picturebookauthors and #picturebookillustrators in our #writingcommunity. Follow us here: buff.ly/47Q0ZZO

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The Sartorial Librarians Podcast @sartoriallibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

Uplifting praise! @fuse8.bsky.social’s shoutout to us on Fuse 8 n’ Kate has us psyched. Attached are some transcript screenshots of nice words Betsy Bird said about our podcast. We love how the whole libraryland/kidlit world is really kind about lifting each other up.

Quote from Betsy Bird about The Sartorial Librarians podcast:
“Oh my God, they really know how to talk about picture books.”

Quote from Betsy Bird about The Sartorial Librarians podcast:
“There is some crazy good discussion going on there.”

Quote from Betsy Bird, a reaction to our discussion of Fox, by Margaret Wild, on our The Sartorial Librarians podcast:
“Like, I wanted that book for today and was unable to get it…”

Quote from Betsy Bird about The Sartorial Librarians podcast:
“So these guys know how to talk about picture books.”

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 03/09/2024

Happy launch week to these #KidLit books! I browsed recent #BookBirthday posts & created this collage. Posts by @pubspotlight.bsky.social @toonbooks.bsky.social @booksalbatros.bsky.social @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social @kayeb.bsky.social. Pls help boost new books by sharing? Other launch info 🧵👇🏼

A colorful collage featuring various kidlit book covers and announcements under the hashtag "#BookBirthday," highlighting recent book launches on the social platform Bluesky. The central text reads, "Recent kidlit book launches announced on Bluesky!" surrounded by individual posts from different users and publishers, each celebrating the release of a children's book. The book covers include titles like "The Magic Treehouse," "Cockatoo," "Eyes on the Ice," and more, with each post featuring a "Happy Book Birthday!" message along with the launch date, typically September 1st or 3rd. The background of the collage is pink with abstract shapes, and a credit to debbieohi.com is visible at the bottom right.

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The Sartorial Librarians Podcast @sartoriallibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2024

Episode 1: Pink Kindness, Springsteen Vibes, Bleakness & Quiet Comfort Chris rocks an anti-bullying, pro-kindness shirt. Paul channels Springsteen Americana. Fox by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest & Erin Stead spoti.fi/4dNDUKK apple.co/3T9eLCc #kidlit

Pictures of teacher-librarian Christopher Hunt and writer-librarian Paul Vinelli. Christopher is wearing a pink t-shirt with a rainbow on it that says "Treat Everyone with Kindness (including yourself)." Christopher is waving hello and smiling while wearing glasses. Paul is wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans while holding his hands to his hips. The top of the images says "The Sartorial Librarians" and the bottom of the image says "Episode 1" and includes the Bluesky handle @sartoriallibrary

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 15/07/2024

Reminder: If you see someone you're happy to see on Bluesky, DO take the time to Like / Reply / Share if you can! Engage with others and their posts in the way you'd like others to engage with you and your posts. #BlueSkyTips

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 19/03/2024

It's #12x12PB member @claireannette.bsky.social's Book Birthday for her #picturebook, NANCY BESS HAD A DRESS, illustrated by Angela Hawkins and published by Gnome Road Publishing. Way to go, Claire! See her book and MANY more: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 15/02/2024

Registration closes in TWO WEEKS! 😳 If you have #amwriting #picturebook goals that you want to achieve this year, becoming a member of our #12x12PB #writingcommunity is the best way to make that happen. Join today! www.12x12challenge.c...

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