Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Part of growing older and wiser means realizing that you don’t have to grow up too much. If you're a children's author or illustrator, you already know this (I hope)! 010
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I read a lot of middle grade fiction. Here are two I enjoyed recently. What have you been reading? 120
Reposted by Rebecca J. GomezCarrie Anne Bradshaw @carrieannebradshaw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Happy October #kidlitartpostcard I am Carrie, and I enjoy creating rich, colorful, whimsical illustrations. I am available for picture books, and seeking new representation. #illustrator #kidlitart 1355
Reposted by Rebecca J. GomezTami Traylor @traylorillo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day. Here’s a chonker enjoying an all-you-can-eat buffet in honor of “Fat Bear Week”! I’m an author/illustrator with a love of Middle Grade and Picture Books. You can find more of my work in the link in bio. #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #procreate 1558
Reposted by Rebecca J. GomezBeehandi @beehandi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026#KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Bhandi. I’m seeking rep for my PB, MG, and YA illustration and writing! My work stars characters going through tough times and learning how to work with complicated emotions through creativity. I write lyrical, rhyming, and the humor of awkward emotions. #kidlitart 24512
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Happy #KidlitArtPostcardDay! I am an author-illustrator working mostly with block prints. I like to create characters and stories full of fun and whimsy! Seeking representation. 052
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Inktober starts in two days, so it's time to buy a new sketchbook! 001
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I'm turning 51 in a few days, and in many ways I am still like a kid, which is good considering I write children's books! #KidlitAuthor 010
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Whenever someone I know tells me that they've thought about writing a book I tell them they should! Because writing a book isn't always about being published. Sometimes you just need to get the words out, even if nobody reads them. 010
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 21/08/2026You never outgrow the need for creative play. 010
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Sometimes, giving in to something that seems like a distraction is just the thing I need to help me refocus and get centered. Can you relate? #WritingLife 010
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 19/08/2026This is your regular reminder that you're never too old to read picture books. 041
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 08/08/2026When I went on vacation last week I packed three books to have with me, even though I knew I'd have less time to read than in my ordinary, daily life. Still, it's good to be prepared! 000
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Spent some time in the mountains last week for some fun and inspiration. 020
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 24/07/2026SEICHŌ SUMMER is a middle grade book that's good for kids who enjoy easy-paced summer stories filled with friendship, world travel, and the kinds of adventures that every kid deserves to have over their summer vacation. #MiddleGrade #Kidlit 030
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 17/07/2026I kind of forgot that Bluesky existed for a while. Summer being summer and all that. How is everyone? 000
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 29/05/2026I 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...owlsnestpublishers.comThe Carver and the QueenSmall press publisher of excellent literature for adolescents ages 8-18 041
Reposted by Rebecca J. GomezSave Standard Time @savestandard.bsky.social · 21/05/2026🚨 US House Energy/Commerce Committee today amended the Sunshine Protection Act into the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act. If approved by Congress, it would mandate permanent Daylight Saving Time in all states that don’t self-exempt in advance, with no option for exemption after taking effect. 217738
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Happy #Kidlitartpostcard day! I am a children's book author and illustrator, and I enjoy working with a combination of analog and digital techniques. Most often that takes the form of hand-made block prints that are painted digitally. Seeking representation! 0251
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Read a novel in verse in April! Here I list some of my favorites in case you need recommendations. gomezwrites.substack.com/p/read-a-nov...gomezwrites.substack.comRead a novel in verse in April!National Poetry Month begins in two days. Is your reading list ready? 121
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 19/03/2026If you don’t read children’s books you’re missing out on some of the best stories ever written. 141
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 18/03/2026I've been writing a haiku a day (ish) for the 100 Day Project. Here's one: Restless dog shuffles back and forth across the floor midnight wake up call #100DayProject #haiku 050
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 13/03/2026This is your friendly reminder that tomorrow is Pi(e) Day! Plan accordingly. #PiDay 001
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator working in a combination of analog and digital media, most often block prints that are hand-carved and printed, then painted in Procreate. Seeking representation. 1221
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 04/03/2026I finished my final round of revisions for my novel in verse, and now it's submission ready! I also finished my first ever book dummy, and now I'm back in the agent search trenches and continuing to work on my portfolio. #kidlitchat 3170
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 03/03/2026On Thursday I got to see a group of second graders perform in a music program based on my book WHAT ABOUT MOOSE?! The show was so fun and creative, filled with music, movement, and a lot of happy faces! What a delightful blessing it was to see my book being used that way! #kidlit #KidlitAuthor 030
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 25/02/2026One of the best things about being a children's book creator is that you get to curl up to read a stack of picture books and call it "work." #kidlit #KidlitCreator #AuthorIllustrator 120
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 24/02/2026I am deep in the agent search trenches, and it's my least favorite place to be. But hopefully the search will be fruitful! 020
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Sometimes I will meet a person or hear a name somewhere and I'll think Oh, I need a character with that name! #kidlitchat 1150
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Often times names just come to me, whether they are character names, titles, or the names of places! Often times with a picture book, it's the title that comes first. #kidlitchat 070
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Relationship drama. I like it when a story has layers that include relationship conflicts, whether it be siblings, friends, or romantic interests. This makes any story feel more relatable. #kidlitchat 1110
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 10/02/2026An exercise that helped me learn about character voice early on was to write paragraphs or vignettes mimicking the voices of familiar book characters. #WriteTip #kidlit 010
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Happy #Kidlitartpostcard day! This mini wordless story was made with a series of small block prints. #Kidlitart #BlockPrint 1281
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Making up impromptu stories for my grandchildren the other day reminded me that I do indeed have a brain full of ideas. I bet you do too! #KidlitAuthor #Kidlit 030
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 29/01/2026What's the best #MiddleGrade book you've read recently? I'm always looking for titles to add to my reading list! #Kidlit 030
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 28/01/2026I need to get into the habit of remembering #kidlitchat now that I'm not taking care of grandkids on Tuesday nights! 130
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 27/01/2026I started my work day by updating my submissions record with my latest rejection. Deep breath. Moving on. 000
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Fun fact about my debut MG novel in verse, MARI IN THE MARGINS: It was rejected 31 times before finding a home with Bandersnatch Books. The road to publishing is not for the faint of heart! #AuthorLife #MiddleGradeAuthor #Kidlit 000
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Sometimes you just have to stop what you're doing, even if it's a manuscript revision, and make cookies because your daughter wants to come by for a visit with the new baby. 010
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 20/01/2026I did a series of small block prints inspired by a character I created last year during the 100 day project, and it turned into a mini wordless story. Here it is in one image! #Illustration #KidlitArt #BlockPrint #Illustrator 052
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 15/01/2026The bulk of my writing time this week has been spent preparing one of my verse manuscript for submission, and I just sent the query! Always exciting and a little bit scary! #AmQuerying 020
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 14/01/2026"Gordon and Zac were playing in the sandbox when the darkness came." #kidlitchat 050
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 14/01/2026This #kidlitchat topic has me wanting to look at all my manuscripts to see if their first lines need tweaking! 380
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Sometimes it's humor or something surprisingly clever. Other times it's the language itself. Like the first line in Bear Snores On. "In a cave in the woods, in his deep, dark lair, through the long, cold winter, sleeps a great brown bear." It's got such a great, wintry vibe! #kidlitchat 1130
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 13/01/2026I decided my little whale needed a friend. #BlockPrint #Illustration #Kidlitart 061
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 12/01/2026A little weekend art play. I made a small block print from a character I drew during last year's 100 day project. 021
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am an author-illustrator working in a combination of analog and digital media, mostly block prints that are painted digitally. This unhappy guy is from a book dummy I finished in 2025. 0281