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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP

@madelive.bsky.social
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Retired SLP. Kidlit fanatic. Unapologetic nerd. Publishing tech startup founder on a mission to empower aspiring kidlit authors. 🇨🇦 made.live/newsletter

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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Newly Updated! 60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen #ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit
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60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids - Pragmatic Mom
58 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids including topics such as disability and neurodiversity.
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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Newly Updated! 45 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children’s Books buff.ly/3xLMk5p via @pragmaticmom #Jewish #KidLit #contemporary
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45 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children's Books - Pragmatic Mom
38 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children's Books. A book list to show Jewish modern day life around the world.
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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Newly Updated! 30 Wonderful Multicultural Board Books for Babies and Toddlers buff.ly/3uWm82Z via @pragmaticmom #ReadYourWorld #boardbooks #diverse
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Multicultural Board Books: Top 10 Picks - Pragmatic Mom
20 Wonderful Multicultural Board Books for Babies and Toddlers. A fantastic selection of diverse books for storytime.
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Adding this to my list! Haven’t read it yet but I imagine it will be a fabulous book for all schools to have on their shelves.
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
🇨🇦 Canadian Authors! 🇨🇦
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AK Faulkner 🔜 NYCC @ravenswordpress.com · 16/02/2025
It's always been the case that "buying" an ebook from amazon was only actually a loan they could rescind at any point, but lately Amazon have gone harder on this, and it is 100% so that they can wipe banned books from your libraries without your consent. Buy direct from authors. Get your files.
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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Yes!! I’ve been hearing/reading/saying this for weeks. This is what they want you to pay attention to. It’s a distraction from everything else that’s happening in the background. Pay attention. Look deeper.
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Still scratching my head how leaving to live your freckles is seen as a DEI threat worth of banning this book by Julianne Moore. Here’s a reminder to add it to your own library since it’s being banned from schools. Thanks for the post on this one @penamerica.bsky.social #imwiththebanned #kidlit
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
…orrrr… we could just celebrate any kid who reads for fun, entertainment, or any other reason. Never mind how gross it is to add a pinch of food shaming?!
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Are picture books undervalued? Author and LoC Ambassador for young people’s literature Mac Barnett thinks so — and so do I. #KidLit #literacy #reading #publishing #selfpublishing www.npr.org/2025/02/07/n...
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Are picture books undervalued? Our new 'ambassador' of children's books thinks so
Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle. ...
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DL White @booksbydlwhite.blacksky.app · 09/02/2025
I feel like we remove power from amazon by NOT TALKING ABOUT AMAZON. Mention the library. Mention the indie bookseller. Mention the direct stores. LINK to the publisher or the direct store or the author website. You don’t even have to bring up Amazon or link to them.
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Hi, I'm Karen Richard, a former #SLP and #Storyteller turned #StartUp founder and #AuthorCoach. Empowering aspiring #KidLit authors to fill the world with stories that matter. Self-Publishing Software and Support: made.live
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
For my friends looking to support more 🇨🇦 businesses. Here's a great list or Canadian brands to look for on store shelves. Screenshot it, save it to your favorites, and check it out next time you go shopping. #shopCanadian
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
I am so proud to see SIXTEEN Canadian books made the ALA's 2025 Rainbow Book List. Want to know how to support 🇨🇦 and 🏳️‍🌈 authors? #buyCanadianBooks !! Representation matters. Bravo, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Amazing news for those looking for alternatives!!
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Great reminder about process and progress… #writingcommunity
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Trying to keep up with copyright and AI? We have a recent update from @copyrightalliance.org !!
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
It’s 🎉 #KidLitArtPostcard 🎉 day! The perfect day to find your ideal illustration style or the artist for your next project. Check it out and make some connections!!
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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
#TLSkyChat A6: The ALSC Notable Children's Books List was released last week. www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
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Notable Children's Books - 2025 under construction
Each year a committee of ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outs...
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
My TBR pile just keeps growing
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
🚨Attention PB authors looking for illustration inspiration! Check out #KidLitArtPostcard day (tomorrow). A great opportunity to find your ideal art style (and maybe your next illustrator).
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
So happy I finally made the leap over here. Reminiscent of early-days Twitter. Please, please, please don't let this place get taken over by idiots! Seriously wondering what took me so long.
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Still one of my favorites. Gifted to countless preschoolers heading to kindergarten. Still do this with my sometimes "too cool for mom" 11yo. #audreypenn forever!
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Heads up aspiring #kidlit authors!! This thread is a GREAT place to search for an illustrator for your next (or current) project!
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
The 23 Most Banned Picture Books of the 2023-24 School Year. Many titles are sure to surprise you. *Immediately adds all to cart* Remember to support your local #bookshop! Even if they don't have these titles in stock, most would be *ecstatic* to bring them in for you! pen.org/banned-pictu...
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The 23 Most Banned Picture Books of the 2023-2024 School Year - PEN America
These are the most banned picture books of the 2023-2024 school year. Most feature LGBTQ+ identities, including lighthearted fiction about animals.
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
@bookshop-org.bsky.social any plans for 🇨🇦?
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
This looks like a great find, given that he world lately. Thanks!!
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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 04/02/2025
Hey #kidlit, with everything going on in the world I think we could all use a collective reminder. *Why* do you choose to make books for children?
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
There’s hope for the #kidlit community here!
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Fabulous read for #indieauthors wanting to get their books into libraries
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Did you know your public library's hoopla digital collections are absolutely destroying their budget? That prices have gone up in some instances of over 400%, while library budgets have been stagnant or cut? Everything you should know as a library user: bookriot.com/library-hoop...
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Your Library's Hoopla Digital Collections Are Breaking Their Budget
If you've noticed changes to the digital materials you can borrow from your library, that's because that access is costing libraries way more than ever before.
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Karen Richard, MSc-SLP @madelive.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Wordless books were my absolute favorite for working with young kids and struggling communicators as an SLP!!
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Helen McCarthy @glider.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Your regular reminder that there is no wrong medium for reading. Comic books, light novels, RPGs, games, ebooks, magazines all have text that tests comprehension - they demand you follow a story. Novels, short stories, poems are great, but any form of reading is fine, and opens the gate to more.
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