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chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Let's meet @carterhiggins.bsky.social, creator of One Whole Hippopotamus🦛✨ Explore the early learning concepts of shapes, sorting, and parts of a whole with the latest addition to Carter's playful trio of books, where visual and math literacy meet. Available here: bit.ly/4gp56E3

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Elizabeth Metz @thefinestmuffins.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"The illustrations in this book were cut and collaged from hand-painted paper and then assembled digitally." -One Whole Hippopotamus (2026) by @carterhiggins.bsky.social #copyrightpageartnotes

Photograph of a picture book: One Whole Hippotamus: A Book About Parts and Patterns by Carter Higgins.

Cover features four painterly cut paper illustrations in a grid. Top left is a wedge of apple with seeds. Top right are two orange wedges aligned to look like a full circle slice. Bottom left are three wedges of watermelon with seeds, aligned to look like a full circle slice. Bottom right is a purple hippopotamus, staring right at the reader/camera.

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the young adult novel in verse, THE SECRET TO BELONGING by @meganefreeman.bsky.social (AtheneumBooks for Young Readers) out on Sept. 15. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE BOREDOM MONSTER by @mellery451.bsky.social illustrated by Clara Reschke (Beaming Books)out now. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Aug 7): kidlit411.com/2026/08/the-... Inside: Prevent Plot Holes, When a PB Submission is Ready, Changing Agency Models, more. Thanks @melcordan.bsky.social for the illustration, Atheneum Books and @mellery25.bsky.social for the YA & PB giveaways.

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The Weekly 411 (8/7/26)

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

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Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

porthole window thin light through thick walls guarded healing #WindowsOnWednesday 💚 #haiku 💚 #lighthouse

porthole window looking out from inside the Cape May Lighthouse; window is circular; surrounding wall is white; blurry view from window is divided into four sections: light blue sky with white clouds at the top, darker blue ocean below that, a strip of tan beach, then green dune plants at the bottom

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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Finally made a Bluesky account! So glad to be joining fellow #KidLit authors here. I am an Award-winning picture book author of SAVING KATE'S FLOWERS (Arbordale). I write picture books containing SEL, nature, horses, STEM and family relationships.

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

On April 14th, 2026, my dream came TRUE!🌠I'm now a traditionally published children's author! My book is out everywhere!🧑‍🚀 #bookbirthday #publicationday #picturebook #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbooks #asthma #nonfiction #books #disability #disabilitybooks #pb #space #WritingCommunity #authorlife

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Stefan Karlsson @stefankarlsson.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Thank you so much to @teachertoauthor.bsky.social, @jburbank.bsky.social, @katiemcenaney.bsky.social, @donnarossman.bsky.social, @michelleskennedy.bsky.social, & @gigileflufy.bsky.social for your kind & encouraging comments on my story entry! Your words are so appreciated 💜😊🦖

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Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Here is our very first March On With Mentor Text post! Join in the fun, fundamentals and PRIZES!! It's a worthwhile event for writers and authors so please share far and wide to support the cause! Comment on the blog for a chance to win those prizes! www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-1...

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MOWMT 1: Fair-Weather Fairytales with Lynne Marie

You might have heard that, as far as stories, everything has been done before, and that there’s nothing truly new under the sun. Well, that’s not exactly true! Yes, it’s correct that with most tales, ...

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Donna Rossman @donnarossman.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The day passed, but the message stayed. Feeling so fortunate. #WalkForPeace #Aloka #Meditation #kidlit

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

📣A POLL for @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social listeners!!📣 #writingcommunity👇👇👇👇👇

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Here’s my 2025 wrap up! 👇👇 I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2026! #writingcommunity #kidlit @bookfairyangus.bsky.social @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social

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Rachel @rachelbachman.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

This little doggie has stolen my whole heart and I’m loving getting to work on her picture book each day 🐶 👑 #BRart #kidlitart #cuteart #procreate

Black and white dog with gold crown walking.

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Donna Rossman @donnarossman.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Congrats to all the winners of the #SeasonOfKidlit Book and Promising Manuscript Awards! I’m so grateful & honored to be among so many wonderful authors & receive a Promising Manuscript Award! Thank you @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social #kidlit www.seasonsofkidlit.com

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Debra Collins @thewritedebrac.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Three writers I know just won Promising Manuscript Awards from #SeasonsofKidLit! Congrats, Donna Rossman @donnarossman.bsky.social, Robin Currie @robincurrie.bsky.social, and Andrew Fairchild @robincurrie.bsky.social And congrats, Kelly Clasen, PhD @kellyclasenwriter.bsky.social & Stephanie Owen!

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Follow your dreams they know the way. ~ Kobi Yamada, Author

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Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky @diannaws.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Look what arrived today from my good friend Steph Campisi! #1 on my Christmas holiday reading list! Can't wait. Thanks Steph!!

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sheilafernley.bsky.social @sheilafernley.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I returned yesterday from the Oct. 24-25 Atlanta Writers Conference. A GREAT conference for writers of Kidlit to Adult! @atlantawritersclub.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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ZiemkeMichele.bsky.social @ziemkemichele.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Chloe woke me up for this gorgeous auroa borealis last night! #ManitoulinIsland

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ZiemkeMichele.bsky.social @ziemkemichele.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I’m excited to share about the mentorship program on #MightyKidLit! It’s called Mighty KidLit Champions and features these amazing Mentors!

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

YES, we are so PROUD of all the division winners and honor books but especially of our very own @writerjolene.bsky.social along with daughter/co-author Shaian and, of course, @gabbyzapata.bsky.social!

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

#BookSky HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to @christinealemshah.bsky.social and @dreamchen.bsky.social!! Your book is FABULOUS -- full of love, culture, care, and imagination! It's getting rave reviews! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social!! #kidlit #bookbirthday #teacher #Filipino #BalikbayanBox #picturebook

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Lauri Meyers @laurimeyers.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Sometimes writing poetry is just adding a space before a line. Removing the space. Then adding the return again. #poetry

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Are your manuscripts lacking oomph? 👎 Get our FREE guide to Layers in Picture Books and add some pizazz! ✨ buff.ly/tl9kWFP #12x12PB #amwriting #kidlit

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Donna Rossman @donnarossman.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

So excited to have won Second Place! Thank @gayleckrause.bsky.social and contest judges. Congratulations to all the winners and to those to put their work out there! #Kidlit #OnceUponaTwistedTale #Fairytales

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Gayle C Krause/Kidlit Author @gayleckrause.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Congratulations! This contest was in conjunction with the ONCE UPON A TWISTED TALE Special Anniversary Edition release set for August 1st. If you like "Fractured Fairytales", this collection is for you. <3 #OnceUponaTwistedTale

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Donna Rossman @donnarossman.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

What Fun! Coming August 1st and available on www.amazon.com the Anniversary Edition of ONCE UPON A TWISTED TALE by author Gayle C. Krause and illustrated by Caroline O'Neal! #kidlit #Fairytales

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 12/07/2025

Thanks to everyone who has been contributing to the #KidLit #MGList #YALit Books Books 📚👍🏽 feed, which shares book recommendations from a user-curated list. No self-promo, just authentic recs. bsky.app/profile/debb...

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Karyn Curtis @karyncurtiswrites.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

The sun burned Tom's beak fire-red "Zinc oxide," his pharmacist said After two sleepless nights So depressed from his plight He admitted he'd been a hothead Turkey Tom's #LimerickSunday adventures by @jengelmattern.bsky.social, @booksbycindy.bsky.social, and me

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Writing is emotional whiplash. “This is brilliant.” “This is trash.” “I think I’m a genius.” “Why am I like this.” If you’re feeling all four in one hour, you’re not broken. You’re a writer. #AmWriting

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

How to write comedy for kids: ❌ Step 1: Add fart ❌ Step 2: Hope for the best ✅ Step 1: Learn from Brian Gehrlein July 22 ✅ Step 2: Still maybe add the fart—but with intention buff.ly/kWWPMXB

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Donna Rossman @donnarossman.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Many thanks to all the amazing bloggers and generous prize donors! 🧟‍♀️ 📚🎉🧟 #kidlit #kidlitZombieWeek

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

WOOHOO! Our Pledge Contest winners have been contacted!🥳 Check your emails & be sure to check spam! Winners you have until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. EST to complete the Winners Poll that was sent to you. After that time, your prize will be offered to someone else. Congrats! #KidlitZombieWeek #kidlit

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Congratulations to all the winners! And way to go EVERYONE for reviving those UNdead manuscripts🧟🥳

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Laura Parnum @lauraparnum.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Thanks so much to @ala-booklist.bsky.social for this great review! My ❤️ is full! #kidlit Im The Haunting of Bellington Cottage By Laura Parnum July 2025. 272p. HarperCollins/Storytide, $19.99 (9780063249592). Gr. 3–6 From the get-go, middle-grade mystery lovers will be sucked into this story. (1/5)

Images: silhouettes of two crows in flight on a gray background and a book cover for The Haunting of Bellington Cottage by Laura Parnum (showing two girls facing a stone cottage in a snowy woods setting with a snow-covered swing hanging from a tree and two crows in the foreground.
Text on purple paint blob reads: "A well-crafted mystery with just the right amount of scare and heart." —Booklist
Text at bottom left corner reads: Releasing July 29, 2025

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Judith Valdés B. @judithvaldesb.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I am so happy to finally meet you Amiga.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 28/06/2025

July 1st is #CanadaDay! Why not celebrate by reading some #CanKidLit? You can browse my Canadian KidLit/YALit custom feed here: bsky.app/profile/debb...

Cartoon of a person handing out the letter "U" to a child holding a Canadian flag. He wears a shirt that says "eh?" and carries a box decorated with the Canadian flag, filled with letter Us. Caption reads: "Happy I READ CANADIAN Day, eh? Here, have an extra letter U."

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 20/06/2025

I'm Debbie Ridpath Ohi, 🇨🇦 #KidLit author & illustrator. More about me & my work: DebbieOhi.com. What I'm working on now: @work.debbieohi.com. For #BlueSkyTips, see my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky. Pls read this before asking me to add you to the #KidLitMegaFeed. Also try SEARCH in my Guide.

Illustrated book cover for I'M BUSY by Debbie Ridpath Ohi featuring a blissful young girl hugging a book, sitting cross-legged on a pile of books, surrounded by giant piles of books. Beside her is a white dog holding a book in its mouth, looking expectant.

Illustrated book cover with the title "I'M BUSY" in large red letters. A worried-looking pink flamingo and a small brown potato character stand near the top of the text. Below, a girl with pigtails struggles to carry a stack of books and papers, walking through a floor scattered with more papers and school supplies.

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

That's a wrap! Thanks for joining us for #KidlitZombieWeek. Stay tuned to find out if you won a prize. (And be sure to check your spam or DMs to see if you've been selected for a prize.)

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Sam'Splains the World @literallysmash.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

On this thrilling new episode of Sam’Splains the World, host Sam finds herself in a real pickle…. Does she ever get down? Does she really spend the night dangling? Reading Rocks Climbing and Fitness GM Brandon Anchant Tomorrow Night 9pm BCTV Berks #rockclimbing Thank you Brandon Camera Man

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Sam'Splains the World @literallysmash.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Ever wondered how your favorite artisanal products are made? We learn directly from artist, founder and owner, Beverly of @muddycreeksoap in West Reading @visitwestreading this Friday at 9pm BCTV Berks on an all new Sam’Splains the World Field Trip Edition! #artisanal #soap #lotion #bathbombs

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 29/06/2025

Love a good zombie story

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