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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 16h

A joy to meet this #kidlit legend while she was in Denver and glen from her wisdom!

At the signing table with Kate Dicamillo. She has just signed The Tale of Despereaux for me and holds it up for the camera. We're in a room full of people gathered at banquet-style tables and roaming about.

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 23/09/2026

KidlitGN is THE best!! Run by volunteers who are doing it out of the goodness of their hearts, they've created a spectacular annual pitch that gets eyes (and requests!!!) from agents and editors. And there are even prizes! 💖 #kidlit #GraphicNovel creators, don't miss it!

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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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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's finally official! New picture book coming soon... #kidlit

publishing announcement for "Like We Used To" a new picture book by Roxanne Troup and Marina Halak. This title, published by Albert Whitman, traces a child's emotional journey as they deal with the divorce of their parents

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Wow. I really leveled up today. "Jerry Bruckheimer" reads NF leveled readers for movie ideas?!? #kidlit #scam

scam email screenshot from "JerryBruckheimer.filmproducer@aol.com"

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Meg Gaertner is OPEN to submissions @meggaertner.com · 13/08/2026

Now that I’m back from a second maternity leave (thank you, Minnesota’s Paid Leave Act!), I’m eager to find my next favorite story. So, in honor of my son’s first birthday tomorrow(!), @fluxbooks.bsky.social and @jollyfishpress.bsky.social are opening to submissions! 🎉🎉🎉 1/2

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Saw early sketches for my upcoming PB. So sweet! Wish I could share...you'll have to be satisfied with what I can produce. (HA! Just kidding. Found this online but it definately reflects the idea that I'm no illustrator! Waiting is so hard.) #kidlit #publishingsoon

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Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The Inclusive Books for Children Awards are open for publisher submissions. Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate ‘exceptional literature’ for readers aged one to nine across three categories. @ibc-reads.bsky.social #KidLitUK Find out more and submit: booksforkeeps.co.uk/inclusive-bo...

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Snarfblat, that's a lot of queries!

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

⛔️ For anyone preparing a query letter or nonfiction proposal for us: Please be aware that our inbox will have a brief pause from August 22nd–September 7th for our summer hiatus. We’ll be re-open to submissions on Tuesday, September 8th. Plan accordinly!

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Looks like the new format is on the website as well. Feels very elitist...

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join me at KIDLIT FIREFLY—a writing community for kidlit writers on Mighty Networks—for real feedback + real connection through mentorship, industry webinars, and submisison opportunities. (Full disclosure: This is a new program, and I am a mentor.): mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/f_xqXr...

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Mighty KIDLIT FIREFLY

KIDLIT FIREFLY is your twinkling golden thread, for every stage of YOUR kidlit journey!

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Pikes Peak Library District @ppld.org · 13/07/2026

Pikes Peak Library District is accepting applications for Rising Voices, a celebration of the diverse cultures and communities. Space is limited, so apply today until July 31 and help us celebrate the many voices that make our community strong! Submit your application at ppld.org/rising-voices.

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Jennifer Doehring @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 250th everyone! 😎🤘🏻🇺🇸 I hope you’re reading our picture book, “Happy Birthday, America!” today!! @roxannetroup.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks #kidlitart

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Excited to be part of a special #America250 storytime at #Barnes&Noble, this Saturday (July 4) from 11am-2pm. If your in #ColoradoSprings, stop by and see me! (I'll be signing books, too.) #familyfun #4thofJuly #edusky #kidlit #bookstore #holidayfun #booksigning

Author Roxanne Troup is participating in a book signing and storytime at Barnes & Noble, Colorado Springs CO, Saturday July 4 from 11am-2pm. Image shows the storytime stage inside Barnes & Noble with a text banner across the picture that says "Barnes & Noble Storytime" in patriotic colors.

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: 🌴 FREE Coaching for #Kidlit writers of every level all summer long! No strings - it's a gift from all of us at Children's Book Insider. Click to sign up and start your coaching program. writeforkids.online/insiders-coa...

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Free Coaching for Kidlit Writers All Summer!

Join Children’s Book Insider and the Insiders Coaching Club for Summertime Fun: free live writing sprints, office hours, replays, a live editing call, and community support for kidlit writers. No stri...

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Congrats @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social! Less than a month out and our book is on its second printing!! (It's also listed in the top ten of multiple #bestseller categories on Amazon!) #kidlit #america250

screen shot of Amazon ranking for Happy Birthday, America! by Roxanne Troup and Jennifer Doehring (published by Albert Whitman) shows the title in the #3 spot for best selling children's books on the U.S.; #4 spot for bestselling children's independence day books; and the #7 spot for bestselling children's non-religious holiday books

book cover for Happy Birthday, America! by Roxanne Troup and Jennifer Doehring features a young family sitting on a red and white stripped blanket watching a colorful fireworks display

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#ColoradoSprings Join me at the Pioneers Museum on May 30 for #CulturePassport summer kickoff! #Colorado150 #America250 #localauthor #kidlit #familyfun cspm.org/events/cultu...

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Thrilled to be part of this year's Mountain of Authors event at @ppld.org! I'm hosting a #writingworkshop for kids. Join me May 16, Noon-1pm, in #ColoradoSprings. #edusky #familyfun ppld.org/mountain-of-...

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Love seeing the #kidlit community move forward from last week’s turmoil. YES to @katemessner.com (and others) suggesting we champion NEW books (besides our own). One way to discover new releases & their creators: erindealey.com/blog/ @roxannetroup.bsky.social @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social

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Jennifer Doehring @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy publication day to Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸 Yay!! 😃 @roxannetroup.bsky.social #picturebooks #kidlit

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Hooray! A nice #bookreview from Kirkus for HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social Link to full review: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #kidlit #America250 #2026picturebooks #fireworks

Dark background with bright exploding firework surrounds the book cover for "Happy Birthday America" by Roxanne Troup. To the right of that cover book review text from Kirkus says, "An effective introduction to a major US holiday."

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Lots of excellent posts for teachers on Beth's blog. #edusky Check it out!

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thank you @bandersonwriter.bsky.social for hosting me on your blog! #teachers Engage students in the classroom by encourageing good questions and dig deep into #AuthorPurpose. #edusky #kidlit #bookgiveaway bethandersonwriter.com/2026/05/01/a...

handwritten "Why?" circled in red with a red marker off to the side; title floats outside the circle that says: "Boosting Student Engagement with Good Questions: a K-8 lesson plan"

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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

📢Calling all aspiring authors: our New Visions Award is open for submissions! Lee & Low Books is looking for unpublished authors of color or Native/Indigenous writers hoping to break into the publishing industry with their middle grade, young adult, or graphic novel manuscript.

Image with purple background with criss-cross designs, the New Visions Award seal, and the words "New Visions Awards Open for Submissions! This writing contest is open to unpublished writers of color or Native/Indigenous writers for a middle grade, young adult, or graphic novel manuscript Enter by June 30, 2026" above book covers of Ahimsa, Rebel Seoul, Boys of the Beast, Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key, and Twin Flames.

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Free Spirit Publishing @freespiritbooks.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

New writing contest! 🚨 Cosponsored w/ @sambasivanparikh.bsky.social, the Asian Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest's mission is to elevate authentic, culturally relevant children's stories written by & about Asian heritage people. Details: go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...

Promotional image for the Asian Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest, cosponsored by Sambasivan and Parikh and Free Spirit Publishing.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We're saying goodbye to our Second Chance Inbox and introducing a new query policy: Creators may now query more than one ABLA literary agent as long as you query us one at a time! Check out the SUBMISSIONS tab on our website for more info. We look forward to considering your work!

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES UPDATE:

We are saying goodbye to our Second Chance Inbox and introducing a new query policy:

Creators may now query more than one ABLA literary agent as long as you query us one at a time!

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

In today’s interview with Happy Birthday, America! author @roxannetroup.bsky.social and illustrator @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social, readers get the inside scoop about the creation of this new picture book celebrating America's 250th! Available to preorder now. wp.me/p3X25n-bpA #picturebooks #kidlit

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An interview about new picture book Happy Birthday America!

Happy Birthday, America! Q+A w/ Roxanne Troup + Jen Doehring offers the inside scoop about creating this new book celebrating America's 250th!

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I don't remember that one...But I recently reread The Witch of Blackbird Pond with my daughter. #throwback

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It's International Children's Book Day! What are you reading? #kidlit

Watercolor flowers sprout on a white background with the words "International Children's Book Day" written in black across the top. Two children's picture books "REACHING FOR THE STARS" and "MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME" by Roxanne Troup are nestled in the bed of flowers.

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It's like our picture book REACHING FOR THE STARS: A MISSION TO SPACE is happening right before our eyes! @schifferkids @lenzillustration.bsky.social #space #stem #kidlit

Picture book cover for "reaching for the Stars: A Mission to Space" by Roxanne Troup and Amanda Lenz features diverse children dressed as astronauts walking on the moon. Earth is visible behind them and another planet above. The main character, a young female with dark skin, points up toward the stars.

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Love seeing these characters play! Jen created them for our soon-to-be-released picture book with @albertwhitman.bsky.social. (The swinging scene is one of my favorites!)

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We’ve teamed up with Headline Eternal to run Modern Stories: It Must Be Love, a new romance novel-writing competition seeking to uplift and support emerging writers from Black, Asian, mixed heritage and/or multiple ethnic backgrounds. Enter by 14 Apr: www.thefuturebookshelf.co.uk/tfb-blog/202...

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It Must Be Love: Welcome to Modern Stories’ Romance Writing Competition

Headline and Curtis Brown Creative have teamed up to find exciting new voices in romantic fiction, in association with Hachette UK’s The Future Bookshelf. What we’re looking for Modern Stories: It …

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Just got a peek at the colored interiors for HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! (my upcoming book with Albert Whitman, illustred by @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social ) Look at these amazing colors! #kidlit #illustration #holiday #picturebook #july #fireworks

Partial image of an illustrated firework by Jennifer Doehring (snipped from the upcoming picture book: "Happy Birthday, America!") set against a dark blue sky; the firework seems to glow in explosive colors of red, orange, honey, and yellow

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Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Working with an educational psychologist on a project about giftedness now...As a gifted individual with gifted kiddos this chart is hitting all the boxes.

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