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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I look forward to joining in the fun at the Adopt a School Program on Saturday, Sept. 26th at Indigo Kitchener! The event runs from 12-5 and includes storytime from local authors. #kidlit #cankidlit @picturebookseh.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🤩🥢🥳 So honored to happy-post that TRICKY CHOPSTICKS is a picture book nominee for the 2027 North Carolina Children’s Book Award! Love how kids in NC will be reading to vote in March and having more chopsticks fun too! 🥰 @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I’m so excited to be part of the Orange County Children’s Book Festival on September 20th from 12-3! 📚 Come say hi to local kidlit authors and illustrators at our #scbwi_socal booth! Enjoy our books —and some games! 📍 Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa, CA Free parking/admission

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Matt Forrest Esenwine @mattforrestvw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Normally, each year at my blog, I relate some of the things I noticed during my time as the PA announcer at our local state fair. (This was my 16th year!) But this year, one thing in particular stuck out at me more than anything else. I share it at the link. www.instagram.com/reel/DdR69XA...

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Lisa Cowan Pineo @lisacowanpineo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month honors the realities of childhood cancer by sharing the voices and experiences of children, survivors, caregivers and families. Here are kids nonfiction and fiction books about dealing with childhood cancer. 🎗️ Book lists in ALT text. #kidlit #kidsbooks #booksky

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Kids book list
Posted by @pineolisa

DRUMS, GIRLS & DANGEROUS PIE by Jordan Sonnenblick
THE LEMONADE CLUB by Patricia Polacco
KATHY'S HATS by Trudy Krisher & Nadine Bernard Westcott
BEFORE I DIE by Jenny Downham
H IS FOR HAIR FAIRY by Kim Martin & Wand Boomhower
JUST ONE WISH by Janette Rallison
CHEMO TO THE RESCUE by Mary Brent & Knutsson Caitlin
THE GIRL NEXT DOOR by Selene Castrovilla
THE PROBABLILITY OF MIRACLES by Wendy Wunder
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS by John Green
ZAC & MIA by A.J. Betts
SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY by Julie Murphy

THE FAMOUS HAT by Kate Gaynor & Ruth Keating
THE HONEST TRUTH by Dan Gemeinhart
DANIEL AND HIS STARRY NIGHT BLANKET by Sally Loughridge
MY SISTER HAS CANCER by Jennifer Bracci & Angie Jones
DESSERT FIRST by Dean Gloster
OLIVER THE BRAVE by Lynn Faherty
JON'S TRICKY JOURNEY by Patricia McCarthy & Hwei Lim
HOW DO YOU CARE FOR A VERY SICK BEAR? by Vanessa Bayer & Rosie Butcher
WHEN A KID LIKE ME FIGHTS CANCER by Catherine Stier & Angel Chang
MY CANCER by Angus Olsen
THE PERFECT SHELTER by Claire Helen Welsh & Asa Gilland
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A KID HAS CANCER by Sara Olsher

THEY CALL ME BRAVE by Shane Autumn Nebbia & Jeremy Polonen
SOPHIE'S STORY by Safia Dhalla & Sami Shahin
WARRIOR by Shannon Stocker & Sarah. K. Turner
MY BROTHER HAS CANCER by Alex Winstanley & Adam Walker-Parker
A LITTLE SUPERHERO FIGHTS CANCER by Destiny De Jesus & Veen Redwood
ELLIE THE BRAVE, BALD FAIRY by Mardie Caldwell Christensen & Barbara Wirth
THE BIG C by Lorena Lima
JAMIE'S STORY by Sharon Wozny & Melissa Bailey
YOU HAVE A FRIEND WITH CANCER by Jackie Anger
THE HEALING GARDEN by Katerina S. Levy & N. Wathsala
TAMAYA AND THE BRAVE LITTLE KNIGHTS by Sally Zain & Amanda Letcher
COBY HAS THE C-WORD by Anna Alicia Clark & Ghina Merherb

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 14/09/2026

Reminder re: #KidLitArtPostCard hashtag: Pls only use on the first Thursday of each month. See www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Children's Book Author and Illustrator

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE PUFFIN WHO WHISPERED by @marciastrykowski.bsky.social illustrated by Roth Hercka (Lawley Publishing) To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/07/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (July 31): kidlit411.com/2026/07/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social sign up, Iterative Drafting, Novels in Verse, more. Thanks Kent Cullota for the illustration, @marciastrykowski.bsky.social & @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

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The Weekly 411 (7/31/26)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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Heather Dawn Torres @hdtorresauthor.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Don’t miss my last interview on #picturebookplaces where I stopped by the COAST OF MAINE and chatted with @marciastrykowski.bsky.social Visit heatherdawntorres/blog for the full interview and book recommendations from the author. Watch for a new interview tomorrow!

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Jennifer Doehring @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Hi! I’m Jennifer, an author and illustrator of picture books. Editors and art directors, I’d love to work on anything nature related, or a ridiculously funny story! 😃 Check out my portfolio for more of my work. #kidlit #kidlitart

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Cathy Stefanec Ogren @cathyso.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

You'll fall in love with this heartfelt book. Make sure to check it out! @marciastrykowski.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit #puffins

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Marcia Strykowski @marciastrykowski.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Fun to see this on The Puffin Who Whispered's Book Birthday! 🎊🎉🎂🎁🎈🎶

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

"It's 2026, and the 50th anniversary of one of Scotland's leading independent publishers - @florisbooks.bsky.social ! BooksfromScotland got in touch them to talk about their fantastic books and celebrating this amazing milestone"

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This is one of the most powerful picture books I’ve ever read. Charlotte Watson Sherman’s words & Esther J. Stimphat’s art makes you feel like you are experiencing history in real time. LEARN BABY LEARN is an essential and unforgettable book that I encourage everyone to read! #kidlit #booksky

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Katie L. Carroll @katielcarroll.com · 19/06/2026

It's no surprise that Nugget & Fang has become a popular series with the way it plays around with the idea of unlikely friendships. We reread the original Nugget & Fang: Friends Forever--or Snack Time? by Tammi Sauer and illustrated by Michael Slack. #picturebooks26

The cover of the picture book Nugget & Fang: Friends Forever--or Snack Time? by Tammi Sauer and illustrated by Michael Slack. The illustrations shows a shark with sharp teeth slapping flippers in a friendly way with a much smaller fish.

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The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#HBOutoftheBox: Our office is closed today in celebration of #Juneteenth. Learn more about this federal holiday in Zetta Elliott + Noa Denmon's new #picturebook A SONG FOR JUNETEENTH ( @littlebrownyr.bsky.social ) + several other recent books sbee.link/gkt8a9rub6

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Sue (Susan Uhlig) she/her @susanuhlig.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It's Perfect Picture Book Friday and I'm sharing MILTON MAKES A MOVE by @jongraz.bsky.social and illustrated by Dan Tavis. susanuhlig.com/2026/06/milt... #amreading #picturebooks #bookboost

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Milton Makes a Move

picture book about pet adoption

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Jeanette Bradley @jbradley.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this book into the world! So excited to be able to share NO BRAIN THE SAME from @charlesbridge.bsky.social

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Amanda MacGregor @amandamacgregor.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Book mail: So many awesome picture books. Thanks, Penguin Kids!

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Kayleigh Fan 💖 is Querying @kayleighfan.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

MATCHA DO ABOUT NOTHING 💘Loose Shakespeare inspiration 🍵Family-owned matcha shop 🇸🇬Mixed Asian American rep 📚Academic rivals to…? 🌉Bay Area setting 🫂Family drama #SEAsianPit #Q #YA #RomCom

The book title "Matcha Do About Nothing" in bold letters above a collage that consists of two Asian American high-schoolers, a shot of San Francisco Chinatown, and a close-up photo of vibrant green matcha.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I Want by Ziggy Hanaor. Baby keeps demanding more from Witch’s magic wand until the wishes spin out of control - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad ⬇️ uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978180...

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I Want by Ziggy Hanaor.

I Want by Ziggy Hanaor. 9781800660670

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Lisa Carmody Doiron-Author @lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

We had our book launch for Ahoy, Mate, Ahoy! Miss Molly Molloy yesterday, and it was like something out of a storybook.

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Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I recently read THE CARVER AND THE QUEEN by Emma Fox, and if you're in the mood for a fairy tale retelling set in Russia with all the high stakes and a good love story, you can't go wrong with this book. Highly recommend! www.owlsnestpublishers.com/store/p43/Th...

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The Carver and the Queen

Small press publisher of excellent literature for adolescents ages 8-18

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

MAJOR AUTHOR WEBSITE UPDATE! My site has just been formatted to fit mobile devices!!!!🥳 Check it out: jakelockettauthor.wixsite.com/jakelocketta... #picturebooks #kidlit #authorlife #asthma #AsthmaAwarenessMonth

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Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I was interviewed about #MyLifeAsAnAsthmanaut by the Altoona Mirror, 1 of my region's largest newspapers. The feature was released in the print edition during #AsthmaAwarenessMonth. My sister, who also has #asthma, was interviewed too! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #pb

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Louise M. Aamodt @louisemaamodt.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Less than a week to go before book launching! 🚀

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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🍎🍯 What kind of foods do families eat during the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah? Let four-time Sydney Taylor Book Award-winning author/illustrator Jane Breskin Zalben show your young readers as she reads a story from her picture book, BENI’S TINY TALES: AROUND THE YEAR IN JEWISH HOLIDAYS. 🧵

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Times today: “Gen Z would rather be birdwatching”🐦 Hooray for kids getting into the good stuff—nature,fresh air. And reading. Because if birdwatching is cool again… maybe reading is too! #TheSongbirdChoir #ChildrensBooks #Birding #Birdwatching #NatureKids #ReadingForPleasure #BooksForKids #RSPB

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Robert Flippo @booksellerbert.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Wassup Bluesky ✌🏻 I’m a dad of two boys, a writer, and the manager of an independent bookstore. I’ll mainly be reviewing books and sharing my writing. Cheers!

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Tammie Weatherly @tammieweather.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

"May Day" 1884 Randolph Caldecott (British, 1846–1886) (The Caldecott Medal, the annual award for a distinguished American children's picture book, was named for this artist.) Manchester Art Gallery

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

So bad keeping up with all social medias lately 🫠 but I’m painting a lot! #kidlitart

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

From @barefootbooks.bsky.social “HOME AWAY FROM HOME highlights the fear that comes with traveling to a new place, and how to embrace new cultures” yabookscentral.com/home-away-fr...

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Beth Volkmann @bethvolkmann.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

This art!!💚

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Louise M. Aamodt @louisemaamodt.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Can you help me brainstorm questions people might ask at bookstore events beyond, “How did you get started writing?” or “Why did you write this book?” Red Balloon Bookshop launch 5-12-26 Wild Rumpus story time 5-23-26 Niche Books story time 6-20-26 #WritingCommunity #SCBWI

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a cartoon of winnie the pooh with the words think think think

ALT: a cartoon of winnie the pooh with the words think think think

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

“While open-ended books & a pair of perpetual squabblers like these 2 may make some audiences uncomfortable I think it's nice to...get kids thinking” TOMORROW I’M IN CHARGE from @geckopress.bsky.social flyingoffmybookshelf.blogspot.com/2026/03/tomo...

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Tomorrow I'm in charge! by Jorg Muhle, translated by Melody Shaw

Tags: Picture book,social-emotional learning,humor, Summary: Bear and Weasel, from Two for me, One for you , return in a new interaction. T...

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MeiLin Chan @meilinc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

So excited to share this fantastical tale with Kristen's fantastic illustrations! 1

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