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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What’s that buzz I hear? It’s a book on the way! I’m excited to share that #picturebook Snug as a Mosquito in a Burrito comes out from Beaming Books in 2028. #kidlit #bookdeal

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I learned that sloths only come down from the trees once a week to poop! And so much more.. It’s such a fun read & you can enter this #giveaway to get your hands on a copy! #kidlit

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

This #picturebook story stirs together an anxious boy's calming strategy with heartwarming family bonds— and tops it off with a dollop of whipped cream and whimsy! I'm excited for it to get out into the world. #kidlit #bookdeal

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

It’s an *imaginary* cup of hot chocolate in your pocket- so you’ll be just fine 😉

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Here's the tea... err... hot chocolate! I'm thrilled to share that my book, Hot Chocolate in Your Pocket, has sold to Groundwood Books. I'm so excited for what's ahead! #bookdeal #kidlit #picturebook

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

That feeling when you fall in love with a library book so much that you don’t want to return it… I think we can all relate to this story! #kidlit

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2026, we’re giving away 4 manuscript crits & many PBs! Details on website below. To enter: 1. Follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social 2. Like + repost this post (extra entry for tagging a friend) 3. Winners announced Mar. 27 at 9 am #kidlit #cankidlit

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Picture Books, Eh! launches in 2026!

There are many wonderful places where readers of all ages, including teachers, librarians and booksellers, can discover new Canadian picture books, and Picture Books, Eh! is one of them! We are...

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Ordered it! Can’t wait to read it!

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Happy book birthday to Emma Wasn’t Ready! 🥳

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Writing a CYOA is on my wishlist too. Was this the PB one you were thinking of?

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

My buddy today while I write on the beach: a speedy little ghost crab (who likes feathers)!

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Thank you, @12x12challenge.bsky.social for this feature. I continue to learn so much about picture book writing from your webinars, book chats, and fellow members!

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Shoutout to my critique partners- they really are the best! And thanks @12x12challenge.bsky.social for introducing me to them, and helping me learn & grow. #kidlit

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The news is out! I'm starting a new book blog called PICTURE BOOK POSTCARDS. If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog. More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...

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Author Friends, Will You Send Me a Postcard? - April Berry Books LLC

My dear author friends, I am so excited that you have a new picture book or middle grade novel on the market (or coming out soon), and I was wondering… Will you send me a postcard? Let me explain. I’v...

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Writing highlights of 2025: *Wrote more PBs *Revised, revised, revised *Enjoyed time w/ my critique partners *Got comfy in the query trenches *Got my first champagne rejection *Got my first requests for more work *Signed with my agent! Tell me yours. #kidlit

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Looks like a greta read! Requested at my library ✅

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Loved that show! And it’s worth a second watch to look for all the hidden ghosts in the background of scenes.

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Awesome! I remember this story pitch from the #PitchMe contest. Congrats!

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Nice! was just looking for writing podcasts to listen to.

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Awesome! I was just looking for more writing podcasts.

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Love that “apple crisp courage!” Congrats.

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

All of my daydreams, drafts and deep edits of picture books just got the best plot twist… I now have a literary agent! I am thrilled to announce that I am represented by @katieerickson.bsky.social of @JDLitAgency. #kidlit

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Whipped up a little #kidlitchucklechallenge story today! You’ve got a couple hours left to do so too.

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Kim Collazo @kcollazo.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Hey #educator friends! This would be a great #PB to have in your classroom, especially for any students affected by a disaster or painful move. And for my #STEM friends, an engineering challenge to see how many “things” your robot chipmunk could carry? susannahill.com/2025/03/18/t...

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Tuesday Debut – Presenting Katie Lee Reinert! PLUS A Giveaway!

Hi Everyone! It’s time for another exciting installment of Tuesday Debut! What will we learn today?

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

#kidlit friends, you’ll want to watch this. This PB is soooo good! Heartwarming & I giggled out loud. A chipmunk’s home is destroyed so he stuffs his cheeks with his remaining possessions— and in time, he finds that it’s okay to let go of his tight hold on the past so he can smile again.

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Flying in just under the cutoff, my #50PreciousWords entry, Pelican Plunge, was inspired from this beach scene I captured last weekend. viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/02/5... #kidlit

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Troll is such a fun and heartwarming read. The impeccable word choice, the rhyme, the illustrations, the oh-so-important message… perfection!

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Newly discovered faves from my lastest #kidlit library haul… 📚

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Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Oh yes. Us adults need calling strategies too 😉

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