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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I signed up! I miss Picturebooking and can't wait to see it return!

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PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Congrats to @pbspree.bsky.social member Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social and author Alyane Kay Christian @alaynekaychristian.bsky.social on the launch of TURKEY ON THE RUN! Kids will love this #picturebook -- a perfectly silly pick for fall! #kidlit

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Only one week away from Apple Fest in Bayfield, WI! Join me at Honest Dog books for storytimes every hour, and crafts for kids. Beautiful place, amazing indie bookstore! #kidlit

Poster for Bayfield, WI Apple Fest at Honest Dog Books. Pictures of apples and a schedule of all the events, October 2nd and 3rd. More information at honestdogbooks.com/events

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

See you TOMORROW, Twin Cities folks! Can't wait to return to @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social 🍁😀

Graphic, picture of Kelsey Gross, author, and cover of the book FALL: A SEASONS STORY. Text says, Kelsey Gross is Coming to Wild Rumpus Books! Saturday, Sept. 26 10:30 a.m.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This new Halloween #picturebook by Alison Jackson and Scott Magoon is SO MUCH FUN! Young kids will love singing along and there's a wonderful surprise at the end. #kidlit

Picture book, THE BATS ON THE BUS by Alison Jackson and Scott Magoon. A bunch of Halloween characters (skeleton, goblin, ghost, etc.) are on board a bus -- the bus has eyeballs and teeth.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

HAPPY FALL! A few of my favorite #picturebooks to welcome the new season😊. #kidlit 🍁 Fall: A Seasons Story @kelseyegross.bsky.social & Renata Liwska Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak When Fall Comes @aimeebissonette.bsky.social & Erin Hourigan It's Fall! @reneekurilla.bsky.social

Graphic with leaves in the background, title, "WELCOME, FALL!" and four picture books: Fall: A Seasons Story, Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, When Fall Comes, and It's Fall!

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🎉Happy launch day to @noranickumbooks.bsky.social --WILD MEDICINE : Inventing Ways to Save Endangered Animals is a FASCINATING book that middle grade readers will love! Well researched, engaging writing, cool photos... Can't recommend it highly enough! #kidlit

Cover of the middle grade book, WILD MEDICINE: INVENTING WAYS TO SAVE ENDANGERED ANIMALS by Nora Nickum. Photos of a sea star, a bird in flight, and land-based animals in a rocky area.

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Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We’re such big Kelsey Gross fans, so we’re EXTREMELY excited to welcome her back!

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Excited for my first FALL: A SEASONS STORY book event! 😊 I'm collaborating with a fabulous local indie, Black Ice Comics & Books. Hope to see you, local friends -- one week from today! #picturebooks #kidlit www.blackicecomics.com

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Twin Cities friends! I'll be at the wonderful @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social TWO WEEKS from tomorrow. There will be books, crafts, and music. Hope to see you there! #kidlit

Graphic with a photo of Kelsey E. Gross, author, and cover of her book, FALL: A SEASONS STORY. The cover has a pumpkin and woodland animals and leaves. The text says "Kelsey Gross is coming to Wild Rumpus Books! Saturday September 26th, 10:30 a.m. What's a book lover's favorite season? FALL! Join us for the coziest picture book story time!"

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Another winner from @jashar.bsky.social ! This book is so charming, and sends a reassuring message: "it's okay to make mistakes." Love this one! #kidlit

Cover of the picture book TOAD ON THE GO by Jashar Awan. A toad is driving a tow truck.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'm always so happy to see milkweed -- it's one of the best steps you can take to support monarchs! Read more about it on my website: kelseyegross.com (and read FALL: A SEASONS STORY, featuring a new monarch friend😊) #kidlit #fall

Milkweed plant with a young seed pod. Leaves are green. In the background are other wetland plants like cattails and long grasses.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Love my local #library -- it's such a thrill to see FALL: A SEASONS STORY on the shelf! 😍 #kidlit

Photo of a library shelf in the children's section, with many picture books.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thank you, Maria Marshall for the lovely review of FALL: A SEASONS STORY! Check it out on her blog: www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... #kidlit #picturebook

Image from Maria Marshall's Perfect Picture Book Friday blog, showing the cover of FALL: A SEASONS STORY by Kelsey E. Gross and Renata Liwska. Book cover has a pumpkin and fall leaves with woodland animals.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @kelseyegross.bsky.social! 🎉📚 📚 FALL: A SEASONS STORY illustrated by Renata Liwska and published by @simonkids.bsky.social Check it out: buff.ly/hjwNJWG #kidlit

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PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Happy book birthday to @kelseyegross.bsky.social Make sure to check out Fall: A Seasons Story by Kelsey Gross and Renata Liwska! Check out this sweet, lyrical, heartwarming fall romp today! 🎉 #picturebook #kidlitmegafeed

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

FALL: A SEASONS STORY is ready to be picked...up from your local bookstore or library! 🍁 Deep gratitude for talented illustrator Renata Liwska, Danielle Collins & team at Beach Lane/ @simonkids.bsky.social, & agent Mary Cummings at Great River Literary. Welcome, Fall! #kidlit #picturebook

Photo of the picture book FALL: A SEASONS STORY in a pumpkin patch, next to two pumpkins and some vines. Sun is shining on the book cover.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Thank you, @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for interviewing me today on her blog, The Picture Book Buzz! It was lovely to chat about the making of FALL: A SEASONS STORY! #kidlit

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Marzieh's a pro! This will be a great session for writers interested in #picturebooks! #kidlit

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

There's something so sweet about this tiny mouse next to a huge pumpkin❤️. Wait until you see all the adorable illustrations from Renata Liwska! Five days until FALL: A SEASONS STORY launches🍁🌻 #kidlit @simonkids.bsky.social

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Plan ahead for cool fall days! FALL: A SEASONS STORY launches one week from today! 🍁 Can't wait to share this story -- with lovely art by Renata Liwska. Preorder from Honest Dog Books to get a signed bookplate, sticker, and bookmark. honestdogbooks.com/item/uhkEB3h... #kidlit

Cover of the picture book FALL: A SEASONS STORY by Kelsey E. Gross and Renata Liwska. Cover has woodland animals huddled around a pumpkin with leaves in the background. Text around the cover says "Get ready for sweater weather." "Launches August 25th - preorder now!"

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This middle grade thriller was a page-turner! Great pacing, a freaky villain, and a satisfying win for the young main characters. Great messages about friendship and embracing individuality (and a nod toward the freedom to read, too). Fantastic work @tckemperwrites.bsky.social! #kidlit

Cover of the middle grade book THE GINGHAMS by T.C. Kemper. Many children are in a crowd, all wearing similar clothing and shaded in blue. One character is in full color, looking worried.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Always happy to share some of my favorite #picturebook and #middlegrade picks! Check out TWELVE DARING GRAYS by @noranickumbooks.bsky.social and QUESO, JUST IN TIME by Ernesto Cisneros. #kidlit

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Get ready to meet a new friend, Monarch! FALL: A SEASONS STORY launches August 25th. Gorgeous art from Renata Liwska. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #fall Preorder now!

Orange background, with text Peek Inside Fall: A Seasons Story. Preorder Now! Launches August 25th. The cover of the book is pictured, which has animals around a pumpkin with leaves falling in the background. There is also a graphic from one of the book's interior pages of a monarch butterfly.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Only 2 weeks 'til FALL: A SEASONS STORY hits the shelves! Thank you to all who have already preordered💜. There's still time--check w/ your local indie, bookshop.org, or anywhere you buy books. Buy from Honest Dog Books for freebies & a signed bookplate! #kidlit honestdogbooks.com/item/uhkEB3h...

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thank you for the honorable mention! Couldn't have done it without Lyrical Language Lab -- thank you, @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social #kidlit

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A warm hug of a book from two of my favorite creators, Sophie Blackall and @phoebewahl.bsky.social. Celebrates stories, collaboration, and how art can bring people together. #kidlit

Cover of the picture book, STORY RUG by Sophie Blackall and Phoebe Wahl. Five kids sit in a circle with different fabrics, scissors, and needle/thread.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Three weeks until launch!! Order FALL: A SEASONS STORY from Honest Dog Books and get a signed bookplate, monarch sticker, and bookmark! #kidlit honestdogbooks.com/item/uhkEB3h...

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Thrilled to win an honorable mention in the Lyrical Language Lab Summer Poetry Contest for my #kidlit poem, VISITING THE REDWOODS. Thank you again to judges @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social @suzylevinson.bsky.social. Check out all the winning poems! www.reneelatulippe.com/winners-summ...

Poem called VISITING THE REDWOODS by Kelsey E. Gross, backdrop is a child in front of a redwood tree, in the forest. This poem earned HONORABLE MENTION.

Graphic displaying all the winners and honorable mentions for the Lyrical Language Lab 3rd Annual Summer Poetry Contest. Flowers accent the graphic.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This is a delightful early MG mystery from @margipreus.bsky.social! It's got a fun POV from a tiny shrew, a perfectly constructed mystery, clever writing, and cozy illustrations. So charming!! #kidlit

Cover of the book THE SHREW DETECTIVE: THE CASE OF THE PILFERED PEARLS by Margi Preus, art by Junyi Wu. A shrew is in the foreground dressed as a detective; behind is a cat, and above, a pearl necklace.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Whoa -- I made the shortlist! 😲 Thank you to judges @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social, @suzylevinson.bsky.social and Michelle Barnes. Can't wait to read all the winning entries on Saturday! #kidlit #poetry

Graphic with the Lyrical Language Lab 3rd Annual Summer Poetry Contest "Congratulations to our Shortlist Poets!" The top ten titles are listed. Background is green and there is a flower/leaves in the corners. Text at bottom says names and poems of winners and honorable mentions will be revealed Aug. 1st at www.reneelatulippe.com/winners-gallery.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

WOW!! 😮 Thrilled to have made the longlist in the Lyrical Language Lab's Summer #Poetry Contest! Thank you @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social , Michelle Barnes, and @suzylevinson.bsky.social for hosting and judging this fun event. Can't wait to read all the entries!! #kidlit

Lyrical Language Lab's 3rd Annual Summer Poetry Contest - Congratulations to our Longlist Poets! All the titles of winning poems are listed. The background is yellow and there are flowers and leaves around the edges.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Preorder FALL: A SEASONS STORY from one of my favorite indie bookstores, Honest Dog Books, & get a signed bookplate, sticker, and bookmark from monarchwatch.org. Link: honestdogbooks.com/item/uhkEB3h... #kidlit #picturebooks LAUNCHING AUG 25!! 🍁

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I've been a huge fan of Deborah Underwood ever since I started writing #picturebooks -- this is another perfect book!! Paired with beautiful art from Jax Chow. Celebrates the small things, appreciation of nature, and staying true to your own vision. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this one!! #kidlit

Cover of the picture book TINY GARDEN by Deborah Underwood and Jax Chow. A boy and his dog are in the center, in front of a patch of flowers. A watering can is next to them. They are framed by a huge sun.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Thank you @sylviaichen.bsky.social for featuring FALL: A SEASONS STORY! 🍁💜 #kidlit

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Poetry and picture book peeps! Renée LaTulippe is holding a special live Lyrical Language course this Fall. Only 20 spots available. She's amazing!!!! #poetry #picturebooks #kidlit www.reneelatulippe.com/lyrical-lang...

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Owl and I are so excited... My author copies of FALL: A SEASONS STORY have arrived!!! 🍁🍂🦋 Can't wait to share this sweet story -- with Renata Liwska's gorgeous fall art. Launching August 25 with @simonkids.bsky.social Preorder now! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Congrats to my @pbspree.bsky.social pal, @jilanne.bsky.social on the launch of her new MG NIV, HEARTLAND! 🎉 #kidlit

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A profound tribute to all the Black Americans who contributed to this country. Beautiful text + illustrations make for a moving experience -- by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie. #kidlit

Picture book, BLACK HANDS by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie. An outline of a hand, filled with images of different Black figures from American history. Background is USA flag.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Poetry and Picture Books go together like PB&J! Discover how to make this winning combo work for you with our free download! Poetry Playbook for Picture Book Writers: 12x12challenge.com/p... #amwriting #poetry #picturebook #kidlit #writingforkids

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Look what my nephews found at Rocky Mountain National Park! So cool! Thank you for carrying WINTER and SUMMER in your gift shops. #NPS #NationalParkService #RockyMountainNationalPark #kidlit

A child pointing to books on a shelf - WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY and SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY by Kelsey E. Gross and Renata Liwska.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Heartwarming sibling story about caring for one another and the joy of storytelling (and includes info about frog development!) Well done, Katie Palazzola! #kidlit #picturebooks

Cover of the picture book THE GREAT FROG by Katie Palazzola. Two siblings stand together in an outline of an acorn, while above a frog rides a horse in the sky.

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Great deal for Barnes & Noble Members: 25% off all upcoming releases--- like FALL: A SEASONS STORY! (launching August 25th) #BNPreorder #kidlit #picturebook

Graphic - picture book FALL A SEASONS STORY with a pumpkin and woodland animals. Background is leaves and words BARNES & NOBLE: 25% off preorders for members! Code: PREORDER25.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

☀️ Happy Summer Solstice! ☀️ 📚 SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY by @kelseyegross.bsky.social, illustrated by Renata Liwska, and published by A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books. A beautiful way to celebrate the longest day of the year. Learn more: buff.ly/e2AWth1 #kidlit #12x12PB

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