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I often learn of and meet other writers through social media, and that’s exactly how I happened to connect with author Lydia Lukidis. We had both entered our books into the Crystal Kite Award…

Recently, I’ve been fortunate to write about newly published children’s books and their creators on Writer-Reader-Teacher. This week’s blog post brings yet another title I’m…

I’ve been fortunate with the friends I’ve made, both in the kidlit and blogger communities. This week’s post has me combining the two communities, which is pretty cool. The winner…

Today’s post welcomes back author/illustrator Leigh Anne Carter to Writer-Reader-Teacher and celebrates the July 7, 2026, launch of her newest book! Yeti Is Not Ready For Game Over by Leigh A…

As we look forward to America’s 250th birthday, I’m thrilled to welcome back Selene Castrovilla to Writer-Reader-Teacher. Publisher’s Weekly called Selene’s most recent pict…

Alt: Congratulations! Confetti Celebration

#KidLitZombieWeek 2026 Events

Alt: Datadog's Wide-Eyed Stare

Alt: Raishan, a hooded character Pledges Her Word in Vox Machina

Alt: Schitt's Creek: Alexis Rose Says 'Go You!'

Alt: Wiggling Bunny Dessert

Alt: WWE Daniel Bryan's Iconic 'YES!' Chant. He’s raising his hands in the air.

Alt: Bibliophile Birthday: Book Lover's Candle Stack

Alt: Shaun Of The Dead Simon Pegg Zombie Walk

Alt: Ted Lasso says YES! (TheGoon BigOldGoon)and stretches his arm out with a pointed finger.

Please note: forms will open up the Friday of Kidlit Zombie Week. So excited to see your pitches and pledges! Good news! We have a BONUS day and the forms will stay open until Saturday!

Alt: Adebayor On My Way Meme. A person running

Alt: Stickman Eats Brain.