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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Celebrate Earth Day & nurture a love for our planet early with the Little Nature Explorers board book series from Amicus Ink. These sweet rhyming books will inspire even the littlest readers to recognize, love, and care for the nature all around them! Art by @gavillustrator

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Do you know what makes egg-cellent treats? Books! I hope you find some bookish goodies in your Easter basket this year! #kidlit #boardbooks #picturebooks #Easter

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

“Push, push, toil. Peeking through the soil” It’s really starting to feel like spring! I wonder what these sweet little sprouts will become? Are you seeing tiny flower and plant shoots peeking through your soil? Words and art from WILDFLOWERS GROW. Art by Gavin Scott Published by Amicus Ink

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

It's almost my birthday! My first book launched when I was 72 & I love to encourage older women writers. The Stuart Kirkfield Scholarship does that by providing funds for retreats & workshops offered by The Barn @boydsmills.bsky.social (formerly Highlights) www.facebook.com/donate/12352...

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I have openings, and I'd love to help you! Reach out with any questions.

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Lisa Gerin @lisagerin1.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

GENE POOL is like Clea Shearer's CANCER IS COMPLICATED AND OTHER UNEXPECTED LESSONS with a Jewish humorous twist. Surviving breast cancer twice as a BRCA1 gene carrier (once during the pandemic) with lessons, genetics and humor. #questpit #M I'm a multi-published author.

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Lisa Gerin @lisagerin1.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY X PROJECT RUNWAY A female fashion designer must compete with men designers in the 1940s & 1950s. But will her ingenious designs, all with POCKETS, propel her forward to success? Children's bio for fashion loving kids! #questpit #PB #publishedauthor

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a woman wearing sunglasses and a fur coat is holding a magazine and a book .

ALT: a woman wearing sunglasses and a fur coat is holding a magazine and a book .

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Naomi Krueger @naomijkrueger.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or in despair, I highly recommend reading middle grade fantasy. An epic story of good vs. evil, where the unexpected hero must be courageous, and in the end wins, is a balm for the soul. Which stories would you recommend? Share them below. #kidlit

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I’m officially in the I’ve-forgotten-everything-I-know-about-writing-and-am-convinced-I’ll-never-write-something-good-again stage of being a published author. #kidlit

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

If you're looking for professional help with your #kidlit or #YA project, I have openings. (If you want to tentatively line something up for when you're ready, we can look at that, too.) Let's get you feeling confident. alisonweisseditorial.com Please reach out with any questions.

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Alison Weiss Editorial

Professional freelance editorial services for children's and young adult projects. Alison Weiss is an experienced industry trade editor of bestselling and award-winning titles with more than 15 years ...

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Lisa Gerin @lisagerin1.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Gorillas, giraffes and seals, oh my! In the 1930s, a female bookkeeper at a zoo gets hired to become its director and becomes an animal whisperer to everyone's amazement. DR. DOOLITTLE x LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY. #dvpit #PB #biography

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 13/02/2024

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @ljrwritenow.bsky.social (Laura Roettiger)! Her #picturebook, AN ACCIDENTAL HERO: A MOSTLY TRUE WOMBAT STORY, illustrated by @debbiepalen & published by @eifrigpublish, hit the shelves. View ALL of February's book birthdays! bit.ly/book-birthday

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

Hello #Kidlit friends! I’m on the hunt for Christmas book comps. I’m looking for Christmas stories that have a how-to aspect and involves silly recipes or food. Thank you!

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

Hello #Kidlit friends! I’m on the hunt for Christmas book comps. I’m looking for Christmas stories that have a how-to aspect and involves silly recipes or food. Thank you!

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

It’s always a delight to see Superheroes Don’t Babysit on display in a school library! @naomijkrueger.bsky.social

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Brenna Jeanneret @brennajeanneret.bsky.social · 25/11/2023

#kidlit #WritingCommunity The cover reveal for THE LAW OF BIRTHDAYS written by me, illustrated by Marina Kondra and published by @CardinalRulePrs is coming tomorrow!! Stay tuned for #giveway! Please RT to help spread the word! Big thanks to @pageturnerlit.bsky.social for making this happen!

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Lisa Katzenberger @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social · 24/11/2023

My 12x12 webinar, Story Arcs for Quiet Picture Books, is 50% off this weekend! Use code BLACK23 to receive the discount through December 1st. juliehedlund.teachable.com/p/story-arcs...

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Developing Story Arcs for Quiet Picture Books

Lisa Katzenberger reveals quiet picture books with a narrative arc, shows how to identify those story arcs, and gives tips for building one in your own story.

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 23/11/2023

Kids and I read Lightningborn, the first book in the upcoming Storm Dragon series by Julie Kagawa. We loved it! Kiddo-the-younger is already asking for book 2. Who wants to tell him book 1 doesn’t even pub until April?

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

On this Thanksgiving Eve, I’d just like to express my gratitude for each and every one of you! Thankful for the #Kidlit community.

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 20/11/2023

Truly enjoyed talking with journalist and author Ronni Diamonstein about the inspiration for her debut picture book - Jackie and the Books She Loved. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/the-picture-book-buzz-interview-with-ronni-diamondstein Bats Langley Sky Pony Press

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

Hello! Do any of my friends here have experience with Buick Enclaves? Replacing vehicles is no fun! TiA!

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 12/11/2023

Good morning #Kidlit world! If no one has told you this lately, I believe in you!

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Laura Gehl @authorlauragehl.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

This is my first-ever Bluesky post, and it's a GIVEAWAY! To enter to win a copy of WHO MADE THIS MESS?, a laugh-out-loud picture book intended to remind kids that our assumptions are often incorrect, please follow me and share this post by 11/8. US only. Teachers/librarians are entered twice!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 31/10/2023

Anyone else noticing a HUGE influx of kidlit people to Bluesky recently? 🎉 To newcomers: Here's my Bluesky starter thread for kidlit/YA community, incl. links to resources & feeds to help you connect with others. I'm approaching Bluesky differently from how I used xTwitter; read my post.

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

Woot! Can’t wait for another Della book!

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author-illustrator who loves writing, drawing, painting & taking photos, & then cutting, tearing, rearranging & pasting them together to create new worlds for all the characters frolicking in my head. Looking for rep. Let's work together! www.writerjodimoore.com

Collage w digital accents: Elephant & child romping on beach. Airplane w banner: Jodi Moore, Author-Illustrator. Crab in left corner writing: writerjodimoore.com

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Rachel Rizzuto @rachelrcreates.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

☕🍂 Happy #Kidlitartpostcard Day! 🍂☕ I'm a Chicagoland based Author/Illustrator drawing (literally!) from my background in theatre, my experiences as a mom, and a million questions leftover from childhood. Seeking representation for picture books. Portfolio and pitches at: RachelRCreates.com

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Three groundhogs play in a giant leaf pile while sipping on pumpkin spice lattes.

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

I may not post much, but I’m glad for the opportunity to be here making new #kidlit connections as well as keeping up with my favs!

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Lisa Katzenberger @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social · 29/10/2023

One year from today my picture book biography on Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin, will be published. As a Type 1 Diabetic, my son Ryan requires a constant supply of insulin to survive. I am grateful to Frederick for his discovery and selflessness. #insulin4all

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 28/10/2023

Just finished this one and truly enjoyed it! It has a Goonies X Stranger Things meets The Twilight Zone/Outer Limits. Add it to your shelf!

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Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

Hey #illustrators, I'm looking for a middle-grade artist who is bright and commercial and really good at doing horses. It would be helpful if you had horses in your portfolio for us to look at. Reply here with image samples and a link to your portfolio. #artistsearch #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 22/10/2023

Do you know a kidlit/YA person new to Bluesky? Here are starting resources that might help, pls see full thread 👇🏼 My take on social media Quick tips + templates My Bluesky how-to videos KidLit Authors & Illustrators On Bluesky Kate Messner's KidLit Community list cont'd

Illustration of long-haired girl in red clock on flower-filled green hillside, looking up into the blue sky. In the sky, we see a few fluffy clouds along with some white skywriting that spellings the word "bluesky."

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Amber Hendricks @henamber.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

Hi, #Kidlit friends! Happy to see everyone! If we were friends on other platforms don’t hesitate to comment here and I’ll follow! Thanks for the invite, @vivianeelbee.bsky.social!

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