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Kaye Baillie, Children's Author @kayeb.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

So good! Especially the muppetesque last one 😃

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

★ “Awe-inspiring” picture book IF YOU WENT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN by Brooke McIntyre and illustrator Gordy Wright is an “immersive tale of a submersible expedition”

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If You Went to the Bottom of the Ocean by Brooke McIntyre

A zone-by-zone tour of the ocean’s depths proves awe-inspiring in McIntyre and Wright’s immersive tale of a submersible expediti...

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Kaye Baillie, Children's Author @kayeb.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congratulations Brooke on your beautiful new book! I just watched the replay of your book launch and your book looks amazing with such stunning text and illustrations. You must be over the moon!

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Kaye Baillie, Children's Author @kayeb.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

We have just finished watching every season - I didn't watch much of the xfiles in its day so have finally done it. Great way to distract from tax time :)

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Kid's Book Revisions PLUS @kbrplus.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

KBR Plus is here! We are three experienced #kidlit and #yalit editors, excited to talk and teach about revision, writing, illustrating, publishing, and more. Please visit our website to learn more about us and our plans: www.kidsbookrevisions.com

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Kid's Book Revisions Plus: Workshops, Online Class, Manuscript Help

Kid's Book Revisions Plus: three children's book editors offering online and in-person workshops, classes and retreats on revision and related subjects.

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Kaye Baillie, Children's Author @kayeb.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Thanks Mindy! I live in Australia and I entered yesterday when the entries opened. #Humor #SEL #characterdriven Thanks so much for the opportunity. :)

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 29/01/2026

Teacher & librarian friends - There are some amazing deals to be had on virtual school visits in the Publishing for Minnesota fundraiser! Here's everything in that category - bidding ends tomorrow morning! www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Publishing for Minnesota

Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

NEXT TUESDAY, Feb. 3, the paperback version of #togetherweride will be released! About the book: www.valeriebolling.com/together-we-... Order: bookshop.org/p/books/toge... @kaylanijuanita.bsky.social @bookishariel.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #bikeride #fatherdaughter

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

I wrote today's Storystorm post, a little help for when you are stuck in your stories: taralazar.com/category/sto... #kidlit (Hank makes a brief appearance!)

Photo of an open drawer filled with picture book dummies and sketches. A black pug named Hank looks up at the viewer. The photographer (and author/illustrator) Gina Perry, stands next to him in slippers. Text bubble reads "Thanks for the reminder to open the drawer again, Hank!" Image appears in January 17th's Storystorm blog post on Tara Lazar's website.

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT! We've been working hard behind the scenes this year to revamp our approach to our scholarship program. It's now ready and applications for our 2026 scholarship program are LIVE! forms.gle/Pe2qKyaGMH67...

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Kirsten W. Larson @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Revise your nonfiction picture book with me in a small-group Inked Voices workshop! @inkedvoices.bsky.social 🗓️ Jan 7–Mar 22, 2026 Apply by Nov 2, 2025 Two rounds of critique plus craft discussion. 🔗 app.inkedvoices.com/event/workshop/… #KidLit #NonfictionPB #WritingCommunity #PictureBook

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Kaye Baillie, Children's Author @kayeb.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

If you're looking for a fun spooky #picturebook for little ones this #halloween #ThereWasAYoungZombieWhoSwallowedAWorm written by me, illustrated by #DianeEwen published #macmillankidsUK is a beauty!

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Kaye Baillie, Children's Author @kayeb.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

What a great term for that weird feeling - also interesting that it was a recognisable feeling way back.

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Kaye Baillie, Children's Author @kayeb.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Did you enjoy this, Debbie? I have someone in mind who might enjoy this.

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🕵️‍♂️New book alert!🕵️‍♂️Do YOU have a little detective in your life? The Werelock & Scratch Detective Agency needs their help to crack the case! Perfect for readers 7+, with interactive puzzles, clues & riddles galore! Out 25/09. Pre-order to join the crime-busting fun! geni.us/xlkwlt #KidLitUK

A picture of the book Werelock and Scratch, Mystery Most Puzzling by author KR Thompson and illustrated by Binny Talib, publishing 25th September 2025. The cover features a detective werewolf and his raven assistant, both posing with magnifying glasses, with a purple, mysterious, gothic cityscape behind them.

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CathyBreisacher @cathybreisacher.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

My first book of the summer, and what a delightful read it was! My heart is feeling all the feels after reading this one. Beth Ferry is truly a wordsmith, and the Fan Brothers brought her characters to life in such an adorable, heartwarming way. Go get your copy today!

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Kristine Ada Carter @kristineadacarter.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Oh my goodness, just finished with literary agent's @allidh.bsky.social stellar writing workshop through @inkedvoices.bsky.social. Alli provided the best discussion prompts, offered deep insights into our manuscripts, and answered our many burning questions. #writing #revising #writingcommunity

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I'm fortunate to work w/ talented #kidlit creators like illustrator @hloweart.bsky.social who continues to do amazing work & brings beautiful, meaningful picture books to life like POH POH'S SWORD by Julia Hune-Brown. #Immigration #PB published by @secondstory.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 04/06/2025

More good news from #KidLitChat: Congrats to @hannaneier.bsky.social on selling her middle grade mss to #FeiwelFriends.

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 31/05/2025

From conservation and recycling to a simple appreciation of nature, these books provide a greater understanding of the world and our place in it. "No Planet B: Books on Climate Change and Environmental Activism | Great Books"

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No Planet B: Books on Climate Change and Environmental Activism | Great Books

From conservation and recycling to a simple appreciation of nature, these books provide a greater understanding of the world and our place in it.

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Ms. K @msk1st.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Looking to see if there’s a 🧞‍♂️around looking to grant a wish✨ I found out I will be teaching 1st grade next year🫶🏻 In turn I will be moving rooms. In 1st grade the calendar is taught daily. I need one to use with my littles. Any help is truly appreciated 💙 Thank you🥹 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Ms.P @96teacherk.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Goodmorning everyone❤️I finished my 3rd year of teaching😍I’m thankful that I’ll still be teaching Kinder next year🩷I have started creating a list of items that I’ll be needing for next school year❤️Any help or RT is greatly appreciated 🫶 #clearthelist #Kinder #title1 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Ms.P @96teacherk.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Goodmorning🩷I’m a Kinder teacher from Texas😍I I officially finished my 3rd year of teaching❤️ I’m preparing for next year❤️Any help or RT is greatly appreciated🫶 #clearthelist #title1 #Kinder www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Really excited to be the winner of the @scbwi.bsky.social draw This march challenge . The prompt was ‘wild things’ and I was so pleased to see my entry on the winners page of their website :) #drawing #illustration #scbwidrawthis #wildthings

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MK Gaudet @nomington.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

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Audrey Perrott (she/her) @audreysbooks.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

The BAA HAA Book Birthday Baaaaash Tour continues this Saturday in Asheville, NC! #KidLit

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Dylan Meconis @dylanmeconis.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I finally got to draw one of my signature penguins on a book cover. Blessings upon the whole History Smashers team for this opportunity 🙏

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 09/03/2025

Thanks again to those who answered my #IndustryPolls earlier this year! As promised, here's Part 1 of the results: How Freelance Illustrators Find Work - debbieohi.com/2025/03/surv... #KidLit #KidLitArtists

A colorful cartoon illustration of a woman with curly dark hair, wearing a purple top, holding up three paintbrushes. The background is bright yellow. Below the illustration, bold text reads: "Freelance Illustrators Promotion SURVEY RESULTS" with "SURVEY RESULTS" in large purple letters. The image is signed "D. Ohi," and credits Debbie Ridpath Ohi with her website, DebbieOhi.com.

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Steph Lau (she/her) @stephlaubooks.com · 04/03/2025

Curious how many queries it took for me to find my agent, @allielevick.bsky.social? Read my interview on the 12x12 blog, where I share a numerical breakdown of query letters vs. rejections/requests/offers, my unhinged reaction to "the e-mail before the call", and a bit about my journey to #kidlit

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Ame Dyckman @amedyckman.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I WANNA STEAL HIS DINOS SHIRT. 😈! (NO, I’d NEVER do that. ‘Cause it wouldn’t fit. 😂😂😂!) Seriously, THANKS for the #BookLove, @onewheeloneil.bsky.social and l’il Book Buddy! 😊❤️🦖🦕! DON’T GO EXTINCT! #kidlit @jennharknee.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Happy #BookBirthday to Hocus and Pocus and the Dragon Next Door (book 2) Magical puppies Hocus and Pocus have a new neighbor: Bye-Bye the dragon! Will they all be friends? Available now in paperback & hardcover! #kidlit #candlewick #arcapetta!

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Debra Kempf Shumaker @debrakshumaker.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Thrilled with this delightful recommendation for our #picturebook WIND IS A DANCE in Washington Parent's "What to Read: What's Happening with the Weather" article. Check this out @joseebisaillon.bsky.social! @kidscanpress.bsky.social washingtonparent.com/what-to-read... #weather #wind

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What to Read: What’s Happening With the Weather?

Explore books on extreme weather, climate change, and natural disasters for kids and teens—engaging reads that inform and inspire.

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

🤩💫🥳 It's a *gorgeous* cover reveal for my next book SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story! I'm infinitely lucky to have the magical opportunity to create this book with illustrator #ThaiMyPhuong, published by Flamingo Books/PRH! @thecatagency.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #Kidlit

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Laura Lavoie @llavoieauthor.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I had a great time today reading to so many classrooms of kids as part of Read Across America Week with @randomhousekids.bsky.social! If you joined me & Ashley Belote, we hope you had as much fun for Rhyme Time Tuesday as we did!

Author Laura Lavoie, a woman with white skin, shoulder length light brown hair, and glasses, holding up the books DUCK DUCK TACO TRUCK, depicting ducks making food inside a food truck, and Dr. Seuss's MR. BROWN CAN MOO.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 04/03/2025

Chicago, St. Louis, Denver, Boise, and Harrisburg, PA friends, I'm headed your way next week for the History Smashers Book Tour! There will be stories, trivia contests, and lots of myth smashing. Hope you'll bring the family & join us!

Green background with a photo of Kate Messner and book cover for HISTORY SMASHERS EARTH DAY AND THE ENVIRONMENT with book tour schedule:

Meet Middle Grade Author
Kate Messner

"Fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth. Absolutely smashing!"
-CANDACE FLEMING, AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR

HISTORY
SMASHERS
EARTH DAY
AND THE
ENVIRONMENT

THERE'S
A LOT MORE
TO THIS STORY.

Tuesday, March Il
6:30 pm CDT
Clenville Public Library
In association with The Book Stall
Glenville, IL

Wednesday, March 12
5:00 pm CDT
Anderson's Downers Crove
Downers Grove, IL

Friday, March 14
6:00 pm MDT
The Bookies Bookstore
Denver, CO

Saturday, March 15
1:30 pm MDT
Boise Public Library
In association with Rediscovered Books,
Boise, ID

Monday, March 17
6:00 pm EDT
Penn State Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 08/02/2025

For those who care about what's happening in the world but sometimes need a break, I've updated my #Uplift feed: bsky.app/profile/debb... Hand-curated by yours truly, criteria unapologetically subjective.

A loose ink drawing on paper features a dancing woman, with a crumpled brown napkin creatively integrated as her flowing dress. She holds a handkerchief in one hand and has a joyful expression. A black pen, a Starbucks cup, and other objects are visible on the wooden table around the drawing. The illustration is signed "D. Ohi" with the website "DebbieOhi.com."

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 09/02/2025

For those who sometimes need a break from what's happening in the world, feel free to follow my #Uplift feed: bsky.app/profile/debb... Hand-curated by yours truly, criteria unapologetically subjective.

Found object art featuring a broken black crayon. An illustration of a tiny mouse is peeking out of the broken bit, and a black cat is poised nearby, waiting. Art by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Just created a birthday fundraiser on FB like I've done every year since my husband passed away. The Stuart Kirkfield Scholarship at @highlightsfound.bsky.social was spearheaded by @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social & Sherri Jones Rivers. www.highlightsfoundation.org/stuart-kirkf...

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