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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Viking hits nothing but net with Hoopily Ever After: A Basketball Fairy Tale by Breanna Stewart with Megan Lacera, illus. by Ashley Evans, a “Cinderella” retelling by WNBA superstar Stewart"

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Day #31: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Books. End with a bang! Only a small number of all the picture books published in a given year make this list. See what I think stands out as unforgettable & thanks for reading all month! #kidlit #31Days31Lists 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/31/3...

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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Books

Only a small number of all the picture books published in a given year make this list. See what I think stands out as truly unforgettable.

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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Have you registered yet?🤔 (Those who register but can't attend will receive a recording via email after the showcase!)

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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Would you like to work with Wendy McClure and me? We are hiring an editorial assistant! We need a picture book aficionado who is eager to learn all about publishing.

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Jamie Michalak @jamiemichalak.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Miami! Today. 🥳

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ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Spring Fling Kidlit #Contest 2025 is coming! Submit your 150 (or less) Spring-themed stories to win writing #prizes. @kaitlynleann17 & I can't wait to read your #kidlit stories! Check out the rules & prizes here: ciaraoneal.weebly.com/spring-fling... #kidlit #springflingkidlit #writingcontest

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

#kidlit friends tag a friend to tell them about our FREE #springflingkidlit contest with great prizes! Make sure to follow everyone in the thread. @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social & I can't wait to read your submissions. All info here: sites.google.com/view/springf...

image with a dandelion stating the spring fling kidlit contest is almost here and to tag a friend to tell them you want to see them submit a story

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

I have one more episode left to watch in the Cobra Kai series. Did anyone see the scene between Johny and Kreese? I'm still getting emotional about Zabka's performance!!

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Happy Saint Patrick's Day from Andy and the Banshee! (From The Wild Ones by Jorge Lacera and me)

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 28/02/2025

To make it easier for the #KidLit community to post about book launches & help boost book launches, I've created wkly #KidLitLaunches threads. Guidelines & links: debbieohi.link/kidlitlaunches Pls only post your book info in the weekly thread of your launch date, thanks!

Promo for #KidLitLaunches, Weekly Book Launch Threads. Background illustration shows books floating in the air. In the bottom right corner, a cute smiling purple creature holds up a sign with a QR code and link.

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

The Lee and Low teacher's guides are amazing free resources--crafted by literacy experts.

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Many members of the animation community have suffered unimaginable losses due to the LA wildfires – here is how to help displaced individuals in the animation industry. PLEASE SHARE WIDELY SO WE CAN HELP EVERYONE OUT!

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How To Help Animation Industry Workers Who Have Been Displaced By The L.A. Wildfires

Many members of the animation community have suffered unimaginable losses – here is how to help them directly.

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Happy to see this prediction: "Longer picture books: We’ll see the continued growth of wordier picture books that tell more complex stories while maintaining engaging illustrations." THE WILD ONES by me & Jorge Lacera fits this bill...chk out the trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-EC...

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The Wild Ones Trailer! (By Megan and Jorge Lacera)

YouTube video by Studio Lacera

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Donalyn Miller @donalynbooks.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Menopause, Gen X, libraries and literacy. I will always treasure this conversation with @teachkate.bsky.social. If you’d like to hang out w/ two nerdy and awesome middle school teachers for an hour, listen in!

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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

🦖The Doomsday Detectives (3.11.25) is chock full of knowledge — like science word roots! Author Cindy Jenson-Elliott tells us, “If you know what a word root means, you can often guess the meaning of the whole word.” 🤔What words can you make with the ones in this post? 📚Learn more at leeandlow.com!

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Eija Sumner @eijasumner.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Thanks for including TGLMGTB in this awesome round-up!! 🫶🫶

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I just can't stop making lists! As such, please enjoy today's summary of some of the 2025 Children's Books I Am Most Exited To See. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/02/a...

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Cybils Awards @cybilsawards.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

The only "Obit column" we read. In sharing this list of creators lost in 2024, @fuse8.bsky.social reminds us of the joy they brought to us. Authors you'll recognize, some you won't. Titles you remember, some new to you. Find them. Read them. Keep joy alive. afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/03/i...

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In Memoriam: Remembering Those Lost in 2024

Each year I track the children's book creators we lost during the year. In 2024 we saw some truly great friends go away. Here's my list.

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Day 19: 31 Days, 31 Lists - Great 2024 Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids! Ah, this is a big one. With today's list we start tackling books for older readers this month. Comics just make for a natural starting place. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/19/3...

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Travis Jonker @100scopenotes.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

The Undies Case Cover Awards? Old news. Because today we have the winners of the 2024 ENDIES Endpaper Awards. 100scopenotes.com/2024/12/19/a... @carterhiggins.bsky.social @spikypenelope.bsky.social @slj.com

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And the 2024 Endies Endpaper Awards Go To . . .

Announcing the winners of the 2024 Endies Endpaper Awards.

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Day 20: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Funny Books for Older Kids - On today's list you'll discover a wild mix of nonfiction, poetry, comics, novels, and more. Just sit back and enjoy the array! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/20/3...

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

One of my favorite lists so far this year. Unconventional books for kids? Yes, please.

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Thank you, Denver Public Library!!!

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Looks great, Mira! Kidlit creators, don't miss this free class on Saturday (the 14th). Sign up details below.

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Day 12: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Fabulous Photography. I LOVE photography. It's the great unsung, untapped genre of children's books and is vastly deserving of more attention. 2024 had some true beauties and we're going to experience them right now! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/12/3...

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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Fabulous Photography Books for Kids

I LOVE photography. I feel it's the great unsung, untapped genre of children's books and is vastly deserving of more attention. 2024 had some true photographic beauties and we're going to experience t...

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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · 16/10/2024

🎉Congratulations to THE WILD ONES by Megan Lacera and Jorge Lacera, which was recently named a Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics finalist!🎉

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Love math books for kids! Intro'ing math early and in fun, unique ways can make the whole subject much more accessible and achievable.

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Very happy to have more bilingual books in the world--thank you to @fuse8.bsky.social for creating this list that includes wonderful works from @professoraixa.bsky.social @@laekanzeakemp.bsky.social & many more. Thrilled to see THE WILD ONES/LOS BRAVOS HERE! afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/09/3...

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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Bilingual Books for Kids

Enjoy both books where two different languages appear in the same title, and books of translation from one language to another. It's a celebration of all things bilingual today!

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Eija Sumner @eijasumner.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Vote for THE GOOD LITTLE MERMAIDS GUIDE TO BEDTIME for best underwater bookcase cover undies!! #kidlit #bookdesign

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Sounds like such a great new imprint! Looking forward to this one.

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Jamie Michalak @jamiemichalak.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Happy mail! Frank and Bean: The Stinky Feet Monster is a Junior Library Guild Award title. Thank you, @juniorlibraryguild! 💕📚🦶

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Thank you, Betsy, for including The Wild Ones/Los bravos in your list of transcendent holiday picture books!! This is a terrific collection of books--and there a few new ones here for the Lacera household to check out.

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Megan Lacera @meganlacera.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

When I was a kid, I was on a game show called Make The Grade. Over the weekend, I came across @poparena.bsky.social, who created a retrospective of the show and featured the episode I was on...it was absolutely wild to watch & read all the comments. Chk it out!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=31-2...

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Make the Grade - Nick Knacks Episode #079

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