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Mona AF @mafbooks.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

We authors are a simple bunch. Give us a review, tell a friend about a book you loved, request it at your library, or come to an event & we’ll be over here smiling at our keyboards. 📚 #Readersky

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Sarah Wood @sarahwood.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I had no idea men played soccer, too! Good for them! Go boy soccer!! ⚽️

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Anne Ursu @anneursu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

It's weird to watch people to post and enthusiastically endorse the national ambassador's comment that nearly 95% of kidlit is crud (lol so true!), and then when people get upset, say that the quote was taken out of context.

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Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Friends, sometimes silly men say silly things. And sometimes, those silly things are also hurtful things, or damaging things, or things that disrupt the important and caring work that we all set out to do every single day. So it goes. But in the meantime, I have a message for children's authors:

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The 2026 #PBParty contest has 39 participating agents/editors so far. Wahoooo! It's only been a few days since e-mailing editors & a bit longer for agents, so I'm hoping we'll have tons more yeses by the showcase. Enter to win one of over 45 critiques!

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Huge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

If you're planning to enter the 2026 PBParty contest, here are TONS of critique prizes you can win to help prepare. Good luck. :)

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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Offer: free 30-40 mins virtual author visits for MPS elementary classrooms going virtual to stay safe from I.C.E.’s domestic terrorism of my hometown. DM me. Please share.

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Steph Lau (she/her) @stephlaubooks.com · 09/01/2026

I'm doing a Reddit AMA for the next couple of hours, along with a bunch of other 2025 debut authors from different age categories and genres. Pop in if you're curious what the debut process is like! www.reddit.com/r/PubTips/co... #kidlit #amwriting #booksky

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Nonmember registration is open for this Opening Pages workshop with Jackie Kruzie at Focused Artists! If you are ready for some excellent editorial and market feedback on the opening pages of your adult novel, this is for you! Perfect if you plan to query in 2026! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS WHO CHAMPION WRITERS: Andrea Y. Wang – Picture Book Builder Elizabeth Everrett -The Perfect Picture Book Tonnye Fletcher – PB Jamz Lauri Fortino - Frog on a Blog ‪ Sylvia Chen – Picture Book Study Buddy Kim A. Larson – Writers’ Rumpus

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Karyn Friedman-Everham @kfriedmaneverham.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I'm hearing the call of great books by terrific author Nadia Ali!

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Karyn Friedman-Everham @kfriedmaneverham.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Thank you, Nadia, for including CHESED in this beautiful announcement! Congratulations, Sweeney Superstar family!!!

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Rajashi Ghosh @rajashighosh.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

A VIRTUAL workshop open to SCBWI members from ALL REGIONS, as well as non-members! LINK: www.scbwi.org/events/north... #illustration #childrensillustration #kidlit #kidliart #childrenspicturebook #childrenspicturebookart

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Mermaid Writer @mermaidwriter.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

#kidlit creators, join #scbwi #easternup for a webinar with Cherry Mo! The Caldecott-Honor-winning author-ilustrator will be sharing her process and her path to publication. When: September 29, 2005, 6 pm - 7:15 pm EDT Where: Zoom (will be recorded) Price: $15 ($10 for premium) bit.ly/4mtgC0a

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Join us for a webinar with Caldecott-Honor-winning author-illustrator, Cherry Mo! In this webinar, Cherry will share her process from idea to finished book. For writers and illustrators, this intervie...

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SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Back to School with School Visits Part 2 - GETTING Author/Illustrator School and Library Visits School and library visits are a great way for authors and illustrators to connect with readers and the teachers and librarians who buy the books. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #schoolvisits

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The Latinx KidLit Book Festival (LKBF) @latinxkidlitbf.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

⚡️📣Giveaway 📣⚡️ SBCWI is giving the opportunity to two lucky winners to attend the 2026 SCBWI Virtual New York conference! To enter and learn more visit : www.scbwi.org/partners

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Carol Hinz @carolhinz.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Happy book birthday to 3 fabulous books! We have a polite pup encountering creepy gnomes; Dr. Kathleen Friel, a scientist who is redefining what is possible for people w/cerebral palsy (including herself); and an amazing look at the science of how baby animals develop. 🎉

The front cover of No More Gnomes by Beth Mills. In the center, a tan bulldog wears a gold medal on a blue ribbon as well as a white, short-sleeve polo shirt, tan shorts, white socks, and red shoes that look like crocs. He is glancing suspiciously at two gnomes to the left with pale skin, white curly hair and beards, and red pointy hats that appear to be staring at him--one of them peeking out from the shrubbery behind the dog. On the right side of the cover is a third gnomes--this one with pale skin, blonde hair, a red pointy hat, and a pink tunic/dress. The shadows of the gnomes seem menacing and the book's title is rendered in a style that is vaguely reminiscent of a horror movie.

Front cover of the middle grade photo book Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings by Carrie A. Pearson. The cover features photos of three pale, ivory-colored bat embryos, which look a little bit like old men wearing hoods. From left to right, the bats' wings grow progressively bigger, with the wings of the third covering much of its body and all of its face. The cover has a black background, and the title and author name are a shade of green that almost appears to glow.

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Non-member registration is open for our upcoming Adult/YA SFF workshop with Naomi Davis at Bookends Literary. This is a great opportunity to get market and editorial feedback on your opening chapters! find out more and register at app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We are thrilled to be welcoming @annmrose.bsky.social for this upcoming YA/Adult Opening Pages workshop:) Nonmember registration now open and we have a couple of spots still free! More info at app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

If we don’t let this thing no one wants ruin things people love then the thing no one wants will go away

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Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Get ready for #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth in your class or library. Discover stories and voices for readers of all ages. #EduSky 📚 sites.prh.com/jewish-herit...

Blue background with header that reads: Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month

Books below the header from top to bottom, left to right are:
Top row, left to right: FOR TEENS, THE SUMME OF LOST LETTERS and THE LIFE AND CRIMES OF HOODIE ROSEN and FOR TWEENS: HOW TO FIND WHAT YOU'RE NOT LOOKING FOR, MAX IN THE HOUSE OF SPIES, and A WORLD WORTH SAVING
Bottom row right to left, FOR YOUNGER READERS: THE TREE OF LIFE and P IS FOR PASTRAMI

Bottom header reads: BOOKS OR EVERY READER TO ENJOY ALL YEAR LONG! LEARN MORE!

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Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

📚👍 ONE STEP FORWARD by @marciefatkins.bsky.social is an inspiring YA novel in verse about the tremendous sacrifices suffragists made so we can vote. Reading about their work motivates me to continue speaking up, imagining what they would say right now... Beautiful cover by Babeth Lafon. #kidlit

cover of ONE STEP FORWARD by Marcie Flinchum Atkins shows a young woman wearing purple with a purple background with "votes for women" on a swirling ribbon with flowers

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Another fab #Giveaway!! The Jewish Grandparents Network is hosting a wonderful #Passover Book Bundle Gieaway...and you can WIN TWO SIGNED copies of PIPPA'S PASSOVER PLATE!! This is an annual holiday favorite www.facebook.com/vivian.kirkf... Link to enter: : www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

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The Jewish Grandparents Network has organized a fabulous BOOK #Giveaway for #passover - Please enter and YOU may be the LUCKY WINNER of TWO copies of PIPPA'S PASSOVER PLATE, illustrated by the...

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Karyn Friedman-Everham @kfriedmaneverham.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Doesn't this sound amazing? Congratulations, @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and Rebecca Gibbon!

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Shannon McClintock Miller @shannonmmiller.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Friends, join me TODAY at 4pm CST for this fun new @follettcontent.bsky.social webinar... Transform Your Library: 15 Ways to Make Reading Irresistible! 🎉🎉🎉 You can still register at the link below.👇 Everyone who registers will receive the recording and resources too.❤️ buff.ly/41bJlzf #TLSky

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Mandy @mldavisreads.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Detailed analysis of the Middle grade publishing landscape. Lots of insight for both readers and writers! #kidlit

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

🚨Important Announcement 🚨 AUCTION EXTENDED! Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST. We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

With everything so seemingly terrible these days & no sign of anything remotely hopeful in the near future, I thought you might need this photo of a baby giraffe.

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Rosina O @techysaavy.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

#clearthelist Please retweet. I am a fourth grade nyc teacher in a title I school. I would love some help with our wishlist with school supplies, books, and more. I appreciate you and any help you can provide. Thank you www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... www.donorschoose.org/classroom/23...

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Karyn Friedman-Everham @kfriedmaneverham.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Hanukkah holiday fun for the little ones!

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Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

NOBODY WANTS THIS

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Laura Lavoie @llavoieauthor.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Be sure to vote for your favorite Undies!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 04/12/2024

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social #BookSky

Drawing of crazed-looking face wearing glasses, with messy purple and blue hair, with handwritten quote: "If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement on days they want to take up scorpion petting." - by Liana Brooks. Drawing by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. A paint brush lies on the drawing.

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Karyn Friedman-Everham @kfriedmaneverham.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

I am so thrilled and grateful to join this amazing group of creators. #moreboardbooksplease #filledwithjewishjoy

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Melanie Conklin @melanieconklin.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

There’s a reason they put so much money into book bans and defunding libraries/schools. An uninformed electorate is much easier to fool. We will keep fighting to bring literacy to all. 🙌❤️

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Kathy Hirsh-Pasek @kathyhirshpasek.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

You can always count on PBS for inspiring, inclusive programming. Their new show, Carl the Collector, features a central autistic character, helping to normalize diverse experiences and foster understanding. #PBSkids #CarlTheCollector #AutismAcceptance #RepresentationMatters

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Mrs. L @iteachfirsties1.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

If you see this, please repost. I am a 1st grade teacher from Pittsburgh! There are some supplies we’d be so grateful to get. Please help #clearthelist ! 📕 Books 🖍️ Crayons ⛄️ Holiday supplies Thanks for your help! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... @pdxeleven.bsky.social

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