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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 7h

Excuse me, Jeff Kinney, just passing by (for a little while)

Amazon rankings for children's scary stories

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 16h

Is there a way to see the start packs we're featured in?

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This is my first time publishing another author. Super excited!

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Oh this? It's just my average-sized ereader.

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 19/09/2026

Good advice.

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

It's not AI art, it's AI slop.

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I used to get distracted while writing, usually remembering things I needed to do or a random train of thought. What helps is writing it on an index card so I can remember to do it later and get it off my mind. This, combined with a pomodoro timer, keeps the momentum going! #kidlitchat

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

📚 I'm looking for a middle school teacher or librarian to review a young teen novel (ages 12-15) for age appropriateness and appeal. The manuscript is ~40k words. This is a paid opportunity. Please reach out if you are interested or know someone who might be. Thanks! More about the novel 👇 #kidlit

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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I still get asked every so often if/when there will be a 3rd Estranged book, and why have I abandoned the story. While I'm touched people are still finding and enjoying those books, I think people don't know that a publisher can choose to not continue a series, same as tv shows.

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Funny you should ask. I've been thinking about gifting myself a canopy tent as I contemplate starting a kidlit pop-up bookstore next year #kidlitchat

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Is "science fantasy" a thing in #kidlit? I'm brainstorming a project with another author, and I'm trying to figure out if young YA (12-14) like stories that blend sci-fi & fantasy, or if they like to keep the two genres separate.

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I'm thinking of starting a pop-up bookstore to sell kid's books. I would set it up at craft fairs and farmers markets in the San Antonio area. But would there be a market for it? 🤔🤔

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Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · 26/11/2024

In case you wondered: #kidlitchat is for all of #kidlit. Whatever your genre, and whether you write, illustrate, edit, sell, teach or recommend books for children, you are welcome! And it's TONIGHT, Tuesday, 9E/6P. See you there!

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Some of my kid readers browse Amazon to tell their parents which books to buy them. I've had a few tell me they actively avoid books with covers that look AI. Even kids know to avoid 💩 #KidLit

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Brooks Benjamin @brooksbenjamin.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I’m learning that MG publishing is in a slump. As a middle school librarian, this baffles me because kids are reading more than they have in years past. Do we need to change *how* kids and teens are getting access to these books? Do we need to rethink MC ages? Does MG need to evolve?

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Sabrina is writing @sabrinawrites.com · 20/11/2024

Hey #KidLit community (esp #horror writers): I had an idea for a project to keep my creative juices (ew) flowing. Then I thought it would be even more fun with friends! Please share to spread the word & consider joining me this Sunday for the inaugural #KidLitSundayScaries! image alt text in 🧵

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 18/11/2024

#KidLitMegaFeed is a collab feed w/ #kidlit & related hashtags from curated kidlit lists. To post to feed, you must be on one of the participating Lists. READ FEED INFO for how to post (pls don't just reply w/"add me"). Pls: 📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy 🔁Repost to share bsky.app/profile/debb...

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

So many great suggestions in the replies! Straight to my TBR!

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Hunter D Phoenix 🐦‍🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @hunterdphoenix.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I appreciate all of you who use the Alt-text description for the images you post. As a blind dude I feel so much more included here. For those of you who forget: Did you know there’s a reminder in Settings/Accessibility to toggle on & then it won’t let you post image without Alt-text. Thanks 🙏😎

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Reminder that starter packs are updated frequently, so it's a good idea to go back and hit the "Follow All" button again

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 15/11/2024

To make the functions of feeds & lists clearer - my KIDLIT COMMUNITY list has thousands of users on it. Everything they post is shown, i.e. #kidlit content or “I had waffles today.” This list helps populate the KIDLIT MEGA FEED, which stays ON TOPIC for #Kidlit related posts, i.e. NO waffles. 1/3

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

One of my favorite things about writing #kidlit is receiving fan mail. Kids send me fan art and fan fiction, usually with a line about how I inspire them to make their own stories.

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

The #KidLitChat feed was moving too fast on deck blue, so I created two columns for the tag. One that includes replies, one that doesn't. I don't know if it helps or if I created extra chaos for myself 😂

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Hi #kidlitchat! I'm an indie author based in Texas 🤠 I write chapter books and middle grade (soon) for kids who like video games and horror 🎮👻

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Howdy, I'm Jesus 👋 I write and publish #kidlit. My books appeal to young gamers and horror fans. 🎮 👻 I mainly write and publish #ChapterBooks. Kids keep asking me for longer books, so I'll be publishing #MiddleGrade soon. These are some of my books 👇

Cover images for three books: Scary Roblox Stories Vol 1-4, Adventures of a Minecraft Villager: Jack is Patient, and Diary of a Roblox Detective: Ghost of Blockview Middle.

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Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · 12/11/2024

Once you've set up your deck.blue account, check out this handy YouTube video from @debbieohi.com on how she uses the desktop app to follow a live chat: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5N2... #kidlitchat

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

I'm setting up deck.blue for tonight's #kidlitchat. I never used Tweetdeck, so this is interesting. I wonder how everybody else sets up their deck blue columns.

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Get the most out of Bluesky with a multi-column layout

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Meg Eden Kuyatt @medenkuyatt.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Want to request an early review copy of THE GIRL IN THE WALLS? Fill out this form below. t.co/L8aYgcJtOo

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Kathy Palm @kathleenpalm.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I write horror to spread light through the dark... WHY DO YOU WRITE HORROR?

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

Gradually working on Community-Specific pages in my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky. Feel free to suggest other Community Pages that might be added in the future (esp if YOU have resources I can point to from that page). debbieohi.link/BlueSkyGuide #BlueSkyTips

Screenshot of "Debbie's Unofficial Guide to Bluesky" website, showing navigation links for community-specific topics like "Bluesky Events," "For Agents," "For Educators & Librarians," and others. A note emphasizes the guide is unofficial and encourages feedback. An illustration of a woman watering a tree with butterfly-shaped leaves appears at the bottom.

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Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · 11/11/2024

Hello new Bluesky #kidlit people! When you've had a chance to get settled, I hope you'll join us at #kidlitchat, every Tuesday at 9 pm Eastern. (Consider downloading deck.blue to your desktop to follow along.) No prep--come as you are. :-) See you there!

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 11/11/2024

If you self identify as a member of the #kidlit community, and you recently joined Bluesky, and you’re looking for a quick way to plug into the kidlit conversation here, @boringstorybook.com has a Kidlit Community starter pack that will do the trick. 💙❤️ go.bsky.app/3EhKVqU

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Alby C. Williams @albyceewilliams.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Don't forget I made an MG starter pack! Do reply if you want to be added

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 10/11/2024

If you have friends in publishing, let them know how poor their reach is on X, and how things are working out positively here. I did a dive on the numbers, the results are plain. The publishers and agencies are wasting their breath over there. boringstorybook.com/break-up-wit... #publishing #authors

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Break up with your X. – INCREDIBLY BORING STORIES

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 09/11/2024

I’ve been moderating this list that adds ANY #kidlit related people on BlueSky - illustrators, authors, agents, editors, librarians, teachers, bloggers, art directors, publishers. It’s a huge list growing every day and is one of the lists eligible for the Kidlit Mega Feed. bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

I'm working on getting a small office for my small press. It's a tiny room, just big enough for a desk, a bookshelf, and a few chairs, but it's a step closer to growing my small business. I still have a lot to learn about marketing before I'm comfortable publishing other people's works.

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

We waited an hour in line to vote but it was worth it 😔

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Jesus Perez @jesuswrites.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

It's always a huge compliment when parents enjoy my chapter books as much as their kids!

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

I'll be doing another 'how to use BlueSky' talk, this time with @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social on Oct 26! It's free to attend, pls register on the site: www.scbwi.org/events/bluesky #kidlit #scbwi

Photo of author illustrator Charlene Chua for SCBWI Canada East event 'Nothing but Bluesky'. The talk on Oct 26 is about how to use BlueSky for children's authors and illustrators.

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