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Judy Bryan ~ Children’s Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

As part of #pbmix26, we were asked to give the inspiration behind our books. Here’s mine. 🙂 #picturebook #kidlit #inspiration

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Judy Bryan ~ Children’s Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

I joined a picture book marketing group with other author/illustrators who have books coming out in 2026 (pbmix26 on Instagram). Looking forward to lots of fun and celebration next year!! 🎉 #kidlit #picturebooks #KidLitMegaFeed

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Judy Bryan ~ Children’s Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Spent a spectacular weekend at the @waywordwriters.bsky.social Re-Vision Retreat in Branson, MO. We critiqued, revised, connected, supported, and took positive steps toward conquering our path. My writer’s heart is full. ❤️

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 15/11/2024

A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 12/11/2024

It's been fun seeing familiar faces pop up here this week! If you're just arriving & are an author, illustrator, educator, or librarian, here's a list of like-minded folks to follow: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... And here's how to add yourself to the list: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Kidlit Community on Bluesky Social (Responses)

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 12/11/2024

Welcome, new Bluesky users! 🦋 Feel free to check out my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky, a work-in-progress with the help of the community here: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... Quickstart Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu... Starter Threads: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/st...

Illustrated header for 'Debbie’s Unofficial Guide to Bluesky' showing a woman watering a tree against a bright blue sky filled with butterfly silhouettes. Text includes 'by @debbieohi.com' and a QR code leading to the guide at DebbieOhi.link/BlueSkyGuide.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 10/11/2024

Teacher & librarian friends! I'm working on this year's list of author volunteers who'll be offering Zoom read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day on 2/5/25! It should be ready in a couple of weeks - be sure to follow if you'd like access to the list & please share this post to let your colleagues know!

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 21/10/2024

Seeing some of the new arrivals posting about Bluesky being boring. I hate to break it to you, but if you find Bluesky boring, that's 100% your fault, because the only person working behind the scenes here to make it not boring is… you. Here's some of the “work” that I've done and recommend… 🧵

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 08/11/2024

To Bluesky newcomers (esp fellow #Swifties, though I am more of a #SeniorSwiftie 😂): Welcome! 💙 I'm working on an Unofficial Guide To Bluesky with the help of the Bluesky community: debbieohi.link/BlueSkyGuide If you have any questions, pls ask!

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Judy Bryan ~ Children’s Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

And a pub date of May 1, 2026! My debut #picturebook ONE GRAIN OF SAND, illustrated by talented Laura Ramos, will be published by Simon&Schuster/Beach Lane Books. Profound thanks and gratitude to editor @daniellecollins.bsky.social and my amazing agent @heathercashman.bsky.social. ❤️ #dreamscometrue

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Kellie Beggs @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

Calling all picture book #authors #agents #editors #publishers read more about #Skypitch in the link below. This event has so much potential, but it will only be successful if the “buy in” is there for this (free) event. #kidlit boringstorybook.com/skypitch/

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Storm Literary Agency @stormliterary.bsky.social · 22/06/2024

A reminder that some of our agents are open to queries at this time. You can try @heathercashman.bsky.social or @ljamstutz.bsky.social. And find their guidelines here: www.stormliteraryagency.com/submission-g...

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Submission Guidelines — Storm Literary Agency

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Judy Bryan ~ Children’s Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social · 16/06/2024

👋 Hello! Reintroducing myself for #kidlit and #kidlitmegafeed. I’m a children’s book author who writes #picturebooks. My debut, ONE GRAIN OF SAND, will be published by Beach Lane Books in 2026. I’m repped by @heathercashman.bsky.social at @stormliterary.bsky.social. Kidlit rocks!

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Judy Bryan ~ Children’s Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social · 16/04/2024

Had an amazing weekend at the #SCBWI Marvelous Midwest Conference! Met up with long-time writing friends, fellow #12x12challenge and #ctcwriters, attended inspiring presentations, and left with profound gratitude for this wonderful community. ❤️ #MMW2024

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Judy Bryan ~ Children’s Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social · 02/03/2024

Excellent podcast about getting ghosted, @waywordwriters.bsky.social! Thank you for sharing your insights, tips, and advice. Lots to think about. Be patient, be kind, don't take it personally, and above all keep creating!! @heathercashman.bsky.social #writers share.descript.com/view/ANBPs8b...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 02/03/2024

Cont'd from debbieohi.link/starter-educ...: Looking for good KidLit/YA books for your library collection? Browse KidLit & YA recommendations from Bluesky's book community. NO self-promo, just authentic recommendations of kidlit/YA books people are enjoying. #EduSky #Skybrarians #BookBoosters

Text reads: "KidLit & YA Book Love, recommendations from the Bluesky Book Community (curated user list whose members agree to only use feed emoji when promoting other people's books (not their own). User list maintained by @debbieohi." Text is in a big white speech bubble that features the emojis for books and thumbs up.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 02/03/2024

Click ABOUT on any Bluesky List to see the users in that list. List Of K-12 Educators & Librarians See my other kidlit/YA & bibliophile Lists at debbieohi.link/bluesky-lists Useful hashtags: #Skybrarians #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians Follow @edusky.bsky.social, reply to their post #BlueSkyTips

Promotional graphic for Debbie Ridpath Ohi's directory of Bluesky LISTS, featuring a blue and white color scheme with illustrations of smiling books, a pencil, glasses, and musical notes. Central text reads 'Bluesky LISTS' with a URL below: 'https://debbieohi.link/bluesky-lists'. Below the main title, a list of categories such as K-12 Educators & Librarians, KidLit/YA Publishers, and more are provided with instructions to click on the 'About tab in Bluesky to browse a list of the users in that list.' A QR code on the right side offers a quick link to the website.

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Judy Bryan ~ Children’s Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social · 25/01/2024

*Need help* Are there any posts or websites on how to make a Bluesky cover photo? I’m working in Canva, and so far I can’t get anything to fit.

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Judy Bryan ~ Children’s Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social · 19/01/2024

My first book announcement! So excited to announce my debut picture book, ONE GRAIN OF SAND, illustrated by the talented Laura Ramos, will be published by Simon&Schuster|Beach Lane Books. Many thanks to @daniellecollins.bsky.social, Storm Literary and my superstar agent Heather Cashman!!

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Judy Bryan ~ Children’s Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social · 13/01/2024

Just joined! Big learning curve ahead. Tips and advice welcome. 🙂

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