Andi Chitty
@andichitty.bsky.social
Marveling at the magical world of #kidlit and creepy crawlies! Writer and backyard adventurer. Co-host of @StorytimeSprint.bsky.social https://www.andichittybooks.com/
To me, AI is the ultimate litmus test. As in, it's a tech thing we didn't have a few years ago, came along, and immediately began showing signs of its brain-melting, fascism-funding, environment polluting, human rights issues, thievery. And not only did people start to use it. They claim they MUST.
Our next sprint will be with @kimalarson.bsky.social reading DOLL TROUBLE (art by Nataša Vertelj)! This will be recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @andichitty.bsky.social @ryannjones117.bsky.social
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@storytimesprint.bsky.social · 4w agoOur next sprint will be with @lizziebrooks.bsky.social She will be reading IMPERFECTLY PERFECT POSEY (art by Enni Heikura). This sprint will be recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @ryannjones117.bsky.social @andichitty.bsky.social
When a book comes out, it's reason to celebrate!...but there's also a certain element of relief, because the journey can sometimes be, well, not straightforward— 🧵 #kidlit #middlegrade #edusky #skybrarians #writingcommunity 1/11 @sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
Our next sprint is with Jessica Milo She will be reading MY PONY WONDER (art by Ramona Kaulitzki) Join us next Thursday at 8 pm EST! Register via Zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @andichitty.bsky.social @ryannjones117.bsky.social
I plan on going to ALA next year, but in the meantime this was a great distraction🪲❤️🦋 Huge shoutout to @lizziebrooks.bsky.social for taking a picture of "The Waga-Laga Bugs" at the @ibpa.bsky.social booth at ALA this weekend🥳 #bughunt #bugs #childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebooks
Thank you to Heather Macht and the Seasons of Kidlit Blog for hosting me for National Insect Week!🪲🪰🐝 Check out the full interview (and GIVEAWAY!) at www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra... #bugs #nationalinsectweek #picturebook #kidlit
Celebrate Insect Week with Andi Chitty!
Happy Insect Week, readers, writers, and bug enthusiasts of all kinds! 🐞Today we're celebrating with a picture book that's equal parts silly, charming, and educational. We're thrilled to connect with ...
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Fredericksburg Parents of book-loving and bug-hugging kids! This Saturday's going to be a HOT one, so why not come inside for a Kids Storytime at Tales and Tails Book Cafe! Grab a cold drink while I read "The Waga-Laga Bugs"🐝🦋🪲 I'll be doing multiple readings btwn 10-11, so feel free to drop in!
I'm revamping my website a bit, and decided to include a sneak-peek reading of "The Waga-Laga Bugs". I already had this video from my Kickstarter campaign, it just needed editing :) Figured I'd share with you all, as I don't post on Bsky much! #picturebooks #bugs #readaloud #childrensbooks
Are y'all ready to bring a dead manuscript back to life? #KidlitZombieWeek officially kicks off in just a few more hours. Join me and all of the cohosts this week for blog posts, discussions, and great #prizes. kcstrocchia.com/upcoming-eve... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt
Upcoming Events
For more information about the events that I will be either hosting or co-hosting this year, click on the links below. June 1-5, 2026 Bluesky & Instagram June 8, 2026 SCBWI Eastern PA – Z…
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This book received a Kirkus STAR, was selected as a "Best Indie Books of April", and has buzzed into over 200 bug-loving homes in just a couple months🪲 Learn about bug behaviors before and during a storm (backmatter fact-checked by an entomologist👌)! andichittybooks.com #bees #bugs #worldbeeday
Hello, #booksky! I would be forever grateful if you could spread the word about my debut novel giveaway. Trying to reach 3,000 entries so my publisher doesn't think I'm a has been before the book even releases. THANK YOU! #stressedoutauthor One day left! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Book giveaway for HeartLand by Jilanne Hoffmann Apr 17-May 17, 2026
Enter to win one of 20 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Apr 17-May 17, 2026. Enter to win an ARC of this coming-of-age novel about a young misf...
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I'm so ecstatic to be hosted by Susanna Leonard Hill on her blog this morning! We talked all about the experience of self-publishing "The Waga-Laga Bugs", and of course there's a GIVEAWAY🤩 You can read the interview here: susannahill.com/2026/04/14/t... #picturebooks #bugs
Kirkus Reviews "Best Indie Books of April" is out, and LOOK!🪲 "The Waga-Laga Bugs" was chosen as a featured book by Kirkus, and I'm kinda bugging out🤯 After so much time spent making this book the *best* it could be, it's nice for our hard work to be seen and noticed by this side of the industry!
We're so excited to host Susan Johnston Taylor on next week's Storytime Sprint 🥳 You can attend live or watch the recording, but EVERY attendee is eligible for the giveaway. Be sure to register at the link in the post below!👇
@storytimesprint.bsky.social · 4mo agoOur next sprint will be with Susan Johnston Taylor! She will be reading IF PETS WROTE POEMS (art by Sandie Sonke). This sprint WILL BE recorded. RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @andichitty.bsky.social @ryannjones117.bsky.social
🚨Book Giveaway 🚨 Don’t forget to leave a comment on each Kidlit Haha Week blog post to enter that day’s book giveaway. You have until tomorrow 12 PM (Eastern). brittanypomales.com/blog/ #kidlithahaweek
Book mail!💕✨️📚🎉🪲🐞 Such a fun book! I just wanna Waga-Laga play all day! Thanks @andichitty.bsky.social
Just received my copy! Such a wonderful read aloud! 🐛 📚
Andi Chitty@andichitty.bsky.social · 5mo agoIf you've been thinking about getting a copy of "The Waga-Laga Bugs"... now is the time! This Kirkus-starred, buggy book will only be on sale for a limited time (until Thursday!)🐝🐜🐛 www.andichittybooks.com/order-books #bugs #picturebooks
Hey #kidlit ... do you like GIVEAWAYS? I'm so excited to be featured on Julie Hauswirth's blog to talk all about self-publishing "The Waga-Laga Bugs"! Be sure to check it out, and don't forget to enter to win a prize! www.juliehauswirth.com/post/creator... #picturebooks #bugs #childrensbooks
“Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel has a new cause: Freeing kids from ICE detention” “Wearing her signature pink headband, Rachel Accurso spoke with two children being held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. She described the conversations as devastating.”
Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel has a new cause: Freeing kids from ICE detention
Wearing her signature pink headband, Rachel Accurso spoke with two children being held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. She described the conversations as devastating.
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If you've been thinking about getting a copy of "The Waga-Laga Bugs"... now is the time! This Kirkus-starred, buggy book will only be on sale for a limited time (until Thursday!)🐝🐜🐛 www.andichittybooks.com/order-books #bugs #picturebooks
Our Waga-Laga Storytime Sprint is TOMORROW! If you want to: 🦋 hear me read "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (bring your kids if you'd like)! 🦋learn more about this Kirkus starred book! 🦋 ask questions about self-publishing! Please join us Wednesday at 8pm EST! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
I'm so excited to be hosted by my very own #StorytimeSprint! Thank you to @brilawyer.bsky.social for filling in for me, and to @ryannjones117.bsky.social, my co-host! If you want to hear me read "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (illustrated by Sandra Attema-Welte!), be sure to register at the link below!
@storytimesprint.bsky.social · 5mo agoSo excited to have @andichitty.bsky.social back on Storytime Sprint! :) Come listen to her read THE WAGA-LAGA BUGS (art by Sandra Attema-Welte) on March 18th at 8 p.m. EST! *It will be recorded :) Register 👉https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/23YuF--vQqqJeh2RR_5hog @ryannjones117.bsky.social
QUERYING AUTHORS: today is Manuscript Wishlist Day on Bluesky! Check out the MSWL hashtag throughout the day (I don't want to link it here and clog the tag)❤️ I hope you find your perfect agent match!
Manuscript Wish List®@manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · 6mo agoHello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
#kidlitchat For those who haven't heard, there will be an official #MSWL day on Thursday this week. If you're currently in the query trenches or will be soon, it's a great resource and may put some wonderful agents on your radar based on what they're looking for.
Teachers and Librarians, tell me! Are there specific types of activity sheets your kids prefer? Word Searches, Crossword Puzzles, etc? I'm all ears! #activitysheets #educators #librarians #teachers
Our next sprint will be with @jilanne.bsky.social reading THE OCEAN'S HEART (art by Khoa Le). Join us next Tuesday, March 3rd at 8 p.m. EST! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @andichitty.bsky.social @ryannjones117.bsky.social
It's so surreal seeing this book in the hands of my critique partners😍 So many years of revisions and so many versions of Waga-Laga stories, I thought they'd all get Waga-Laga-ed out!
Ryann Jones@ryannjones117.bsky.social · 6mo agoI LOVE getting book mail! Congrats to my friend and CP @andichitty.bsky.social This book is so fun! I remember reading it early on when it was just a manuscript. Now look at it 😍 Shout out to Sandra Attema-Welte for the beautiful illustrations.
