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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Aug 28): kidlit411.com/2026/08/the-... Inside: Humor webinar, graphic novel resources, one-sentence hook, more. Thanks @berrietr.bsky.social for the illustration, Viking Children's Books & @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social for the giveaways #kidlit #kidlitart

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The Weekly 411 (8/28/26)

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

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

NEW BOOK MAIL! From Berthe Morisot the impressionist! 🎨👩‍🎨💌✨ PAINTING THE LIGHT Author: @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social Illustrator: Rosanna Tasker Did you know one of Impressionism's most important artists was a woman? ➡️Read her Picture Book Postcard on the blog.

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Loving this clever, quick-witted middle grade ghost story that’s full of sharp dialogue and spooky surprises! Thank you, @stephcampisi.bsky.social!

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Art Herstory @artherstory.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Just in time for summer reading (in 1 hemisphere, anyway) - Recent Novels About Women Artists artherstory.net/recent-novel... #ArtHerstory presents a list of recent works of fiction about actual, mostly historic women artists—from the C16th to the C21st. #womenartists

The front covers of 20 books, all novels about specific historic women artists, arranged in 4 rows of 5 each.

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

You’ve heard of Monet and Renoir, but did you know one of Impressionism’s most important artists was a woman? 🎨 PAINTING THE LIGHT introduces young readers to Berthe Morisot, the movement’s only female founder. Out 9/8 with Reycraft Books.✨ Preorder now wherever books are sold!

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Meet Berthe Morisot—the groundbreaking artist who helped shape the Impressionist movement. 🎨✨ At a time when women were excluded from art academies and advanced training, she became the only female founding member of the Impressionist movement. #BertheMorisot #Impressionism #WomenInArt #ArtHistory

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Just received my copy! A delightfully surprising story that shines a light on a little-known slice of history.

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

When the exhibition you worked on for the #palazzobonaparte is rolling through Rome. #translation #art #Rome

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

When something can be read without effort, great effort has gone into its writing. ~ Enrique Jardiel Poncela

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Feeling that “impulse of the heart” today as I revisit an old manuscript. #amwriting #pb

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Hyperallergic @hyperallergic.com · 12/04/2026

Colors have always had the power to convey meaning. In the ancient Mediterranean, blue hair often pointed to divine identity, for instance. But a whole blue room? That was an announcement of Roman affluence.

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How Much Did It Cost to Paint a Pompeii Room Egyptian Blue?

The price of covering a room in the prized pigment was equal to between 50% and 90% of a Roman legionary's annual salary, a new study estimates.

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Thrilled to have earned an honorable mention for my story, THIS IS NOT A PIPE! Thank you to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and to all of the judges of #50preciouswords for this wonderful opportunity in the #kidlit community!

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

#50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 PRIZE WINNERS & HONORABLE MENTIONS And the winners are... Thank you to my 7 fabulous judges, 67 generous prize donors, and 677 brave writers who poured their hearts on the page viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/31/5...

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#50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 PRIZE WINNERS & HONORABLE MENTIONS

What an incredibly successful event!!! Thank you to everyone who participated…whether you entered with a story, donated one of the 67 prizes, helped judge the 677 entries, or just stopped by …

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Just received my copy! Such a wonderful read aloud! 🐛 📚

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Check out author/illustrator @janicehechter.bsky.social sharing insights about her new PB biography - The Power of Her Paintbrush. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Kar-Ben Publishing #interview #kidlit #artist #determination 📚👍

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Women’s History Month 2026: Q & As with Picture Book Authors on Celebrating Progress buff.ly/DkyTFq4

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

A NEW PICTURE BOOK POSTCARD!🎣💌✨ Today, we get a sneak peek at this fantastic new picture book! Fly Rod Was First: Cornelia Crosby's Adventures in Angling Words by @catballoumealey.bsky.social Pictures by Billie Michael Read the postcard here: aprilberrybooks.com/fly-rod-was-...

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Stephanie Campisi @stephcampisi.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

my Time Capsule Casita thing that was happening is no longer happening 🥲 back on the market she goes!

A mock-up for Time Capsule Casita, showing a grainy retro illustration of a blonde woman in sunglasses with the tagline "rent crisis, meet time travel. time travel, meet murder"

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Art Herstory @artherstory.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

New Books About Women Artists | Oct–Dec 2025 artherstory.net/new-books-ab... #newbooksaboutwomenartists #womenartists #artherstory

10 book covers arranged in 2 rows of 5 each. All of the books have to do with women artists.

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Art Herstory @artherstory.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

New book announcement! The Power of Her Paintbrush: The Story of Theresa Bernstein Written and illustrated by Janice Hechter Kar-Ben Publishing, 2026 For ages 5-9 www.karben.com/powerofherpa... #womenartists #artherstory #newbooksaboutwomenartists

A square book cover, depicting a woman in a gold smock with paint spotches all over it, standing in front of an easel on which she paints a seaside scene. Next to her the corner of a table is barely visible; on it sit two jars containing paintbrushes. On the lavender walls in front of her and to her left are photographs or drawings, in some of which beach umbrellas are visible. The book's title is presented is orange lettering at the top, with the subtitle in purple against a white banner. The author's name is in purple text in the lower right corner.

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Previous collaborators Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge present “an introspective story of unlikely connection across an action-adventure plot with Percy Jackson appeal” in their “emotionally rich” middle grade novel, STYX AND STONES

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Styx and Stones by Gary D Schmidt, Ron Koertge

Previous collaborators Schmidt and Koertge (A Day at the Beach) present an introspective story of unlikely connection across an ...

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The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

#Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek WELCOME TO WHALEBONE MANSION: CREATURES THAT LURK AT A WHALE FALL by Laken Slate; illus. by @bindyjames.bsky.social ( @charlesbridge.bsky.social ): "An informative introduction to lesser-known facts about whale falls" www.hbook.com/story/review...

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Enchanted Lion Books @enchantedlion.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

THE ADVENTURES OF CIPOLLINO is a 2026 Batchelder Honor Book (most outstanding children’s translations)! Gianni Rodari wrote this book in 1950s Italy, and in the US today, his themes of hope, justice, & human dignity remain just as relevant as ever. enchantedlion.com/all-books/th... #kidlit #alayma

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Thrilled to have worked on Nicola Samorì’s Classical Collapse: an artistic dialogue between the cities of Milan and Naples, featuring over fifty works that confront classical tradition with contemporary artistic practice. Now on at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the Museo Capodimonte. #translation

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Join us in ten minutes! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/state...

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Enjoyed an exceptionally insightful discussion delivered by @michelleyoung.bsky.social today at the Detroit Institute of Arts about her new book, The Art Spy, the untold tale of WWII Resistance Hero, Rose Valland.

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Anton Hur @antonhur.com · 10/09/2025

apple's translator is barely functional when you give it extremely neat text files, how is it going to navigate the messiness of human speech like anything machine translation-related, i'll believe it when i see (hear) it

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Your monthly reminder: Keep writing. When no one cares, persist. When things appear to be crumbling, keep at it. When it's difficult, push through. When you feel alone, listen to the stories in your blood. Just write. The world needs your stories.

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Love taking advantage of this opportunity! @alioop7.bsky.social is an invaluable resource in the kidlit community! Thank you ❤️

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Art Herstory @artherstory.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

#ArtHerstory has published the "New Books about #WomenArtists" book round-up for Q2, 2025! Visit this link for a list of recently published monographs and exhibition catalogs, as well as books for young readers: artherstory.net/new-books-ab... #NewBooksAboutWomenArtists

Two rows of book covers, four in each row - all of books about women artists.

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Beau Johnson 🇨🇦 🪓 @beaujohnson44.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Bishop Rider you say… www.bishopriderbooks.com

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Excited to receive copies of my translation of Wang Guangyi: Obscured Existence for the Uffizi Gallery #art #translation #writingcommunity

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Check out all the features of our Fall Children's Preview issue, including our comprehensive A-Z listings of publishers' offerings for the season buff.ly/SyAK1E8

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

People always ask me, “how do I know my manuscript is done?” There’s only one way, my friends. If your file name looks something like this: Manuscript - Final Draft 3.7 FINAL FINAL - FINAL (5).docx Then, and only then, is it time.

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Hector Diaz @iamhectordiaz.com · 08/05/2025

A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope

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Art Herstory @artherstory.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

#ArtHerstory has published the "New Books about #WomenArtists" book round-up for Q1, 2025! Visit this link for a list of recently published monographs and exhibition catalogs, as well as children's books: artherstory.net/new-books-ab... #NewBooksAboutWomenArtists

Two rows of 4 book jackets each. All of the books are about a woman artist or a group of women artists.

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Rebecca Weber 🙂🐈‍⬛📰 @rweberwrites.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

❌What we cannot control: -Agent/editor responses -Book trends -Reader reviews -Publishing timelines -Anything involving other people ✅What we can control: -Learning about writing craft -Making time to write -Finding a support group -Ignoring imposter syndrome -Never giving up #writers #authors

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Excited to receive copies of Joana Vasconcelos: Between Sky and Heart, the exhibition + catalogue I translated for the Uffizi Gallery last year. 📚 🎨 #art #translation #womenartists #writingcommunity

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Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

A wonderfully told, delicate story. A beautiful and poignant account of chronic illness that opens the door to important conversations with young readers. Thank you for sending this my way, @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and @ljrwritenow.bsky.social! Highly recommend. #kidlit #writingcommunity #pb

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

KidLit publishing and publishing in general feels so hard right now. I know there are days when the urge to throw in the towel is strong. Please don't. Your work matters. There is someone out there who will be changed by your book. Take that small step today. You have no idea how close you are.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

People who think using em dashes is proof of AI writing have clearly never written anything longer than a paragraph in their life 😭 Keep the beloved em dashes out of your accusations! Real writers who hate AI definitely know how to use em dashes. Leave us alone 🙈

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Icona @iconawrites.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

I have met several people who “hated history” in school yet later in life, once they discovered podcasts and well-written history books, grew to love it. They never actually hated history; they just hated that it was taught as a list of battle dates.

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Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The secret to writing “good” books? Step 1: Write a bad one first. Step 2: Fix it. Step 3: Fix it again. Step 4: Cry. Step 5: Fix it more. buff.ly/Qe1jR6I #writers #amwriting #writingcommunity #authors #authorcommunity #writingtips #publishing #howtowriteabook #writingjourney

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Jessica Shaw @authorjessicashaw.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Spread the word! 🩵

Cute giraffe who is saying, "A free & easy way to support authors is to request their books from your local library!"

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Hyperallergic @hyperallergic.com · 21/03/2025

According to a new study, women contributed more extensively to Medieval manuscript production — a task usually delegated to monks — than previously thought.

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More Medieval Texts Were Scribed by Women Than Previously Believed

A new study “provides statistical support for the often-overlooked contributions of female scribes over time,” said researcher Åslaug Ommundsen.

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