When do you feel most like yourself? For me, it is in moments of simple pleasure. A quiet breakfast. Beautiful music in the background. A breath to close my eyes and say, “Thank you.” I’m so grateful to be in this world in this life, where there are things like rice, beans, and scalding hot coffee.

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Interview with Author Jeanine DeHoney: This Sunday My Daddy Came To Church — Stacey Bennett Ramirez | Kidlit

Hello, friends! Happy June, and thanks for joining us today! I’m so glad you’re here. This month we are chatting with author Jeanine DeHoney about her book, This Sunday My Daddy Came To Church ...

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Making stickers with my little. She led me in a cool draw-and-tape process. #pineapple #icecreamcone #amdrawing #amwriting

Hey #vegan folk. With summer right around the corner, I want to remind you that elote can be yours. #amwriting #amillustrating #ammakingelote #FollowYourDreams

Proud critique partner moment! The fabulous @suemt.bsky.social is enjoying her PB debut with her book Twelve Days at Glacier. Read this interview by the equally fabulous @staceystories.bsky.social! “Weigh your options, pick your path, and jump in with both feet.” ~SS

Nature and a Song: Interview with Sue Sutherland— Twelve Days At Glacier — Stacey Bennett Ramirez | Kidlit

Hello, friends—and May the Force (of Nature) be with you! (I know…groan…) Thanks for joining us today! I was just thinking about how it has now been just over a year since I first started this blog. It has been such a thrill to interview authors and learn about their books, their thought

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Have a read fellow creators: vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/what-nobod... #amwriting #amillustrating #kidlit

What Nobody’s Telling Querying Writers About What’s Happening to Publishing Right Now

I’ve started this post four times.

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Good suggestion. Can you make a donation? www.diversebooks.org

We Need Diverse Books

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Suggestion for for friends in the children's book world: If you can, donate some money to We Need Diverse Books today to show support for a group that's been doing the work of advocacy & ambassadorship for over a decade. www.diversebooks.org

I appreciated this thoughtful take on a difficult week in kidlit. It addresses real concerns affecting kidlit creators and content, and real concerns about the damage that can be done by flippant comments in an industry that’s hurting right now. readingmiddlegrade.substack.com/p/make-belie...

Mac Barnett Is Right. Mac Barnett Is Also a Snob.

On Make Believe, the 94.7 percent quote, and what rigorous criticism of children's literature actually looks like.

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What a fantastic article by @rachelbachman.bsky.social ! bachmanrachel.substack.com/p/what-child...

What Children Actually Want From Picture Books

the joy of being in on the joke

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HAVE YOU HEARD? HR 7661, a dangerous nationwide censorship bill that steals the freedom to read from kids & families and holds school funds hostage is on the move through Congress. Pick up the phone, grab this script, and call your rep today! action.everylibrary.org/callhr7661 @aabbri.bsky.social

Hey #kidlit friends! We’re all seeking meaningful ways to spread joy right now, so check it out! Donate a book today and sprinkle some love and joy onto our littlest friends! Here’s the donation registry that @audreysbooks.bsky.social set up: audreyperrott.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?...

La-Dee-Dah Book Drive

Bookshop.org Custom Registry

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#ArtGoals Oh man, can’t tell you how much I love this book by Azadeh Westergaard. Go out and love it too! The language is just stunning, and the art… the ART! #kidlit #amwriting #amillustrating

If you’re looking for a beautiful read here at the beginning of Spring, check out Celebrate Nowruz! By Zohreh Ghahremani and @boygirlparty.bsky.social- a book celebrating Persian New Year. #springread #kidlit

Happy Spring KidLit fam! Sharin spring-themed .gifs I created a while ago. I hope you’ll hop over to my website to read their accompanying poems! Spring Sings Different: www.amychini.com/kidlit-fun/s... Blooming www.amychini.com/kidlit-fun/s... #spring #springpoems #kidlit #poems

Get on the horn #kidlit folk! Only takes a moment. You can call (202)224-3121 to reach the Capital switch board, and they’ll connect you with your representative’s office.

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A lovely friend of mine reminded me yesterday that when you feel helpless, you can help. Thank you for your wisdom, @amychini.bsky.social. Want to help today? Contact your rep and say NO to book banning. #lgbtrights #transrights #UniteAgainstBookBans #kidlit

Dummy time! #amwriting #kidlit

I just pre-ordered the first book in a new series by @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social! My daughter will love this. Grab a copy wherever you buy books! I bought my here: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

The Fantastic Freeze Ray: A Branches Book (Super Villains in Training #1)

Check out The Fantastic Freeze Ray: A Branches Book (Super Villains in Training #1) - <P><P><B>Full of evil plans gone wrong, hilarious hijinks, and a quirky but determined female super villain, Super...

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Oh my word. What a pleasant surprise! #PBRisingStars

Never saw it coming, but I might be working on a zombie book! 🧟‍♀️ #amwriting #kidlit #zombie #pb #horror

So happy to continue the ride with @12x12challenge.bsky.social in 2026! The ability to give & receive feedback on manuscripts in the forum is priceless, and the webinars are top notch-so much value. Not a #12x12PB member yet? GET IN HERE! There’s 1 DAY left to join! 12x12challenge.com/membership/

Snowed in in Southern Illinois. Taking a break from my fascinating read about the Edmund Fitzgerald to get super cozy with the Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski. Cracking her open now! @adriagoetz.bsky.social

So proud of my critique partner @suemt.bsky.social for reaching out and grabbing that dream! Support a newly published author by grabbing this cute eBook about Glacier National Park for the little nature kid in your life! www.amazon.com/TWELVE-DAYS-...

TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER

Buy TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER: Read Kindle Store Reviews - Amazon.com

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Hey #kidlit and #amillustrating #amwriting friends… Our community unexpectedly lost a member just before Christmas. There is a Go Fund Me set up to help his family. Hope you’ll consider donating: 58c27552.click.convertkit-mail2.com/4zu3x5x4zdue...

Donate to Support Ben and Cathy After Dan’s Passing, organized by Jason Hughes

This campaign is to support Benjamin Moynihan's current family needs and educat… Jason Hughes needs your support for Support Ben and Cathy After Dan’s Passing

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#kidlit and #amwriting friends, I hope you’ll consider directing your holiday giving this year to a new non-profit started by @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social and her son, which helps build home libraries for kids. You can purchase new books to send from this directory: bookshop.org/wishlists/5c...

Whoa! Powerhouse alert! #amquerying writers- check out @starlingliterary.bsky.social

Hey #kidlit friends! If you’d like to check out my entry for the 15th annual #Halloweensie contest, here’s the link! Thanks for having a look! www.amychini.com/kidlit-fun/2...

Like animals doing people things? Can’t get enough jazz flute? Think Owls & Bears are friendship magic? You’ll LOVE #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook! This book is a total blast, but you already know that because you pre-ordered it right? No? You can do that now! learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...

Have you preordered #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook yet!?!? Not to be missed- a funny and gorgeously illustrated romp. Snag a signed copy here if you DARE!! learningtreetoys.com/products/thi... @briangehrlein.bsky.social

What book did you read as a kid that you still think about? I feel like if I re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins, I’ll learn or remember something about myself that I’ve forgotten. Anyone want to reread a book you loved & share what you discover? Which one? #kidlit #iamwriting #writingcommunity

Hey pre-agented friends. Check out this awesome opportunity to submit to @mmanlove.bsky.social!

Melissa Manlove@mmanlove.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...