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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hi. Probably late to the party but #kidlit and #picturebook friends please get your hands on these books. Two of the funniest picture books I’ve read lately. Absolute chaos and I loved all of it.

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The Phantom Tollbooth Quotes @phantomtollbot.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Five very tall, thin gentlemen regally dressed in silks and satins, plumed hats, and buckled shoes rushed up to the car, stopped short, mopped five brows, caught five breaths, unrolled five parchments, and began talking in turn. “Greetings!” “Salutations!” “Welcome!” “Good afternoon!” “Hello!”

Five very tall, thin gentlemen regally dressed in silks and satins, plumed hats, and buckled shoes. They’re standing on a cobbled street, with some vendor stalls visible in the background.

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Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What’s that? You’re wondering if there’s a #kidlitchat at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific today here on Bluesky cuz you would love to spend an hour talking with your #kidlit pals? Good news! There is! Looking forward to seeing you there….

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

When the rejection comes (and it comes quite often) on the #kidlit path to publication, I give myself like 15 mins to stare off into space and question my own skills. Then I make a list of things I can do immediately to improve. The list is always refreshing. Onward! #picturebooks #amquerying

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Are y'all ready to bring a dead manuscript back to life? #KidlitZombieWeek officially kicks off in just a few more hours. Join me and all of the cohosts this week for blog posts, discussions, and great #prizes. kcstrocchia.com/upcoming-eve... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Do I want one of these Subway cards now? Yes. Yes, I do. #kidlitchat

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This is great, Steph. A costume always helps - it’s how I deliver all serious news. #kidlitchat

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What?! This is great! Thanks for sharing, Laura. I need to get “Disasters” immediately. #kidlitchat

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The art looks incredible! I can’t wait to read it and I should definitely check out her other work. #kidlitchat

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

So sorry to hear that, Brian. Hope you and your family are doing okay. #kidlitchat

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

That’s great, Laura. Saw you recently posted about “Disasters”, a graphic memoir I really want to read. #kidlitchat

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

#kidlitchat querying, revising, online classes. Keep trying to get better and get some work out into the world!

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Marcia Parks @mzparks.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Remembering W. Heath Robinson, English cartoonist, artist, and illustrator of #childrensbooks, including the 3 he wrote. He's best known for his delightfully whacky machines. #kidlit

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Nancy Hudgins @nancyhudgins.com · 23/05/2026

#OTD in 1910 🎈Margaret Wise Brown🎈 was born—“a genius”—according to #UrsulaNordstrom. Ursula had been born earlier that year. They met in 1936 and Ursula edited many of her books. I described the making of The Runaway Bunny and Goodnight Moon in my book: BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU #nonfictionkidlit

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Me too. Rothman’s other book that I’ve read, KITTYBUNKPORT, had the same impact.

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I think sometimes for me it’s differentiating between a funny idea and a funny story. Trial and error, I suppose, but there’s many things in the notebook that sounded funny until I realized it probably didn’t have a story in it. It’s good practice though!

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Really enjoyed your episode, Troy!

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Today I thought about the ridiculously silly videos I’ll make when I eventually have a picture book to promote. Did it include costumes? Probably. Will my dog be present? Perhaps. Will the clips be studied as peak comedy for future generations? It’s best we leave that to the historians. #kidlit

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Totally agree with you, Brittany. One thing I love is when an absurd list of “things” is added to the text. I want it to be a little excessive and chaotic.

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Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It’s Tuesday! It’s #kidlitchat day! Come join your #kidlit pals and soon to be pals for an hour of chatting here on Bluesky at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific. 15+ years now we’ve been talking about books, creating, and the biz, and we would love to have you join us! See ya soon, I hope.

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

You’re welcome, Brenna! Thank you for making something awesome.

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Hey Josh! Thanks to the both of you for making it. Hope your writing is going well and have a good evening.

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

#VerseShow hosted by @brennajeanneret.bsky.social and @joshmonkwords.bsky.social is one of my favorite podcasts out there. Great #kidlit interviews and so much useful info. Yeah, that’s it. Okay bye.

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Agnieszka @agniesz.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Life's single lesson: that there is more accident to it than a man can ever admit to in a lifetime and stay sane. - Thomas Pynchon, V. born on this day, 1937 #BookSky #ThomasPynchon

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The talent in the #pbparty showcase is incredible. Writers. Illustrators. Wow. As a #kidlit writer, I’d be over the moon to work with any of the illustrators selected. Agents & editors, snatch these folks up!

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

#pbparty I will see you next year. Watch out though, I’m comin for you. With words, of course. Better words, hopefully. #kidlit #picturebooks

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

@nancyhudgins.com has written one of my favorite books of the year so far. Please read “Books Good Enough For You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom”. The masterpieces that Ursula shepherded into existence is astonishing. One right after the other. This book is a seminal #kidlit text!

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

So fantastic to hear that Jon Klassen won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. I highly recommend listening to the phone call posted on their site of him being told he won. Beautiful. Jon is a genius! #kidlit #picturebooks

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Day 6. Funny picture books. From my shelf. THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS by Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko. The princess is just way cooler than the prince and the dragon. And much smarter. Couple of bums in this story. The princess ain’t one of them. #kidlit #picturebooks

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Day 5. Funny picture books. From my shelf. DON’T EAT EUSTACE by @liantomato.bsky.social makes me wonder why I even bother not living in a lighthouse. Also, don’t trust herons. I should’ve known. Friends share tomato soup. Everybody knows this. #kidlithahaweek #kidlit #picturebooks

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

1 - Ficciones 2 - Ayoade on Ayoade 3 - The Phantom Tollbooth 4 - Fortunately 5 - Cabin Head and Tree Head

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Day 4. Funny picture books. From my shelf. DOODLE FLUTE by @danielpinkwater.bsky.social Spoon has pro running shoes and a VCR (amongst other things). Mintz has a plaid hat and doodle flute. A must read for budding flautists or amateur hat makers. #kidlithahaweek #kidlit #picturebooks

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Day 3. Funny picture books. From my shelf. THE BIG BABY by Anthony Browne. The picture book equivalent of hearing your Dad say “that’s fire”, even though he was born in the 1960s. Grown man’s head on a baby’s body still haunts me to this day. #kidlithahaweek #kidlit #picturebooks

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Day 2. Funny picture books. Located on my shelf. THE BUREAU OF MISPLACED DADS by Eric Veille and Pauline Martin. A tale as old as time. Fathers that blend in with the furniture, faux organizations and the mustache as crumb catcher. #kidlithahaweek #kidlit #picturebooks

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Who wants a post everyday in April dedicated to funny picture books on my shelf? The response has been overwhelming (me) and everyone (just me again) is demanding it. So - first one. CHEZ BOB by @bobshea.bsky.social a classic take on evolution and French prepositions. #kidlithahaweek

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Totally agree, Troy. Creating something that wasn’t there before is part of the joy of writing. Why would I supplement that? If you can’t put in the work and need something else to actually write your picture books, you need to find something else to do.

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I do something like this, John. Typically before I get started and also during, I will have Monty Python on or some funny animated movie or TV show I’ve seen a million times. Lately it has been old UPA cartoons on YouTube. #kidlitchat

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Brittany Pomales @brittanypomales.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Quick reminder to stick out your chin and grin because… Kidlit Haha Week starts TOMORROW!

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Congrats, Nancy! Very excited for my copy to arrive.

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Nancy Hudgins @nancyhudgins.com · 24/03/2026

🎈🎈🎈PUBLICATION DAY!🎈🎈🎈 Happy Book Birthday to BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU! I had so much fun researching this book and learning about #UrsulaNordstrom and the creative people she met and collaborated with. I hope you enjoy it. #nonfictionkidlit #abramsbooks

This is a picture of me! The author of BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU! I'm wearing a red sweater and a baby blue scarf and I'm holding a copy of my book! As you might expect, I'm grinning delightedly! The cover is the same cover for the audiobook, which is read by recording artist Barbara Rosenblat. She's terrific! It's out today, too.

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Off the top of my head a few come to mind. THE STRANGER by Chris Van Allsburg, THE SWEETEST FIG also by Van Allsburg, THE SHRINKING OF TREEHORN by Florence Parry-Heide and Gorey, CHEZ BOB by Bob Shea, HAT TRILOGY by Jon Klassen. Can’t forget THE STINKY CHEESE MAN. So many!

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Finally read SPIDER IN THE WELL by @jesshgn.bsky.social and boy was it great. Funny, macabre, and such a fresh style. Brilliant. Every book she puts out is now an automatic buy. Really inspiring work. #kidlit #picturebook

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Nosy Crow | Children's Books @nosycrow.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Poems inspire children to play, imagine, and explore. 🌈📚 For World Poetry Day (21 March) discover our collection of poetry books for readers aged 5+, with something for every kind of mood and moment. Explore the list: buff.ly/VrzfGpd

A cover graphic shows the heading "Inspiring Poetry Books for Kids -->" surrounded by an illustration of yellow daffodils on a grassy green background. A child is seen lying amidst the daffodils, looking gently satisfied as she writes in a notebook. The illustration is taken from the book This is Not a Small Voice by Traci N. Todd, and illustrated by Jade Orlando. The book is published by award-winning children's publisher, Nosy Crow.

The book cover This is Not a Small Voice by Traci N. Todd, and illustrated by Jade Orlando is shown against a green background, surrounded by red illustrated flowers. The book is published by award-winning children's publisher, Nosy Crow. The background design is illustrated by Jade Orlando.

The book cover Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright by Britta Teckentrup and Fiona Waters is shown against a green background, surrounded by red illustrated flowers. The book is published by award-winning children's publisher, Nosy Crow. The background design is illustrated by Jade Orlando.

The book cover I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree by Fiona Waters and Frann Preston-Gannon is shown against a green background, surrounded by red illustrated flowers. The book is published by award-winning children's publisher, Nosy Crow. The background design is illustrated by Jade Orlando.

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Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Best of luck, Troy! Really enjoy your work.

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