THE BI BOOK, bravely & brilliantly illustrated by Cynthia Alonso, was an especially difficult PB to write, publish, promote etc. This means so much to me on so many levels. Thank you! Cast your votes for your fave books in every division from 6/26-7/17! www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite #kidlit #booksky

In very exciting news, Will and Krill has made it to the final round of the Crystal Kite Awards! THANK YOU! SCBWI friends, please consider voting for WILL AND KRILL in the Canada and North America Division. Voting ends on July 17th www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite @bookhive25.bsky.social

Three BookHive members made the ALA's 2026 Rainbow Book List! Congrats @carolinehuntoon.bsky.social & @kellyamangan.bsky.social! And a HUGE CONGRATS (with rainbow sprinkles) to @michellejingchan.bsky.social for MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE making the Top 10! glbtrt.ala.org/rainbowbooks/

A little good news in amongst all the heavy stuff: MAEVE MULVANEY HAS HAD ENOUGH was selected for the 2026 Rise: Feminist Book List! You can see the complete 2026 booklist here: www.ala.org/srrt/2026-ri...

Nationwide General Strike THIS FRIDAY (Jan 30): No work. No school. No shopping. SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN.

Thrilled to be a @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor! Big thanks to @kidlit411.bsky.social for hosting our announcement! 40 incredible mentors! It’s going to be an epic summer! Find my full wishlist here: www.pbrisingstars.com/ajirving & head over to kidlit411.com & pbrisingstars.com for more info!

This is the last thing I will ever have to say to my grandmother, uncles, and cousins.

Congrats to @ajirving.bsky.social and Cynthia Alonso-- the BI BOOK is a very deserving picture book to be on this list. And thanks to @bookriot.bsky.social for featuring queer children's literature. Now more than ever, we need people brave enough to share our stories.

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙@ajirving.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Excited to see THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso and me featured in @bookriot.bsky.social’s 2026 Read Harder Challenge! bookriot.com/queer-pictur... #kidlit #booksky

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Have a sticky little sibling? This one is for you!

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Check the book trailer at my #YouTube channel AnaTeacherWriter- Would you read it for your children? @oliviadecastro.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social

We spy two BOOKHIVE books on this fantastic list of excellent MG books featuring LGBTQIA+ rep! GOING OVERBOARD by @carolinehuntoon.bsky.social and MAEVE MULVANEY HAS HAD ENOUGH by @kellyamangan.bsky.social ! Congrats! And thanks to Jen for getting out the word about all of these awesome books!

Jen@popgoesthereader.bsky.social · 8mo ago

🌈 50 2025 Middle Grade Books Featuring LGBTQIA+ Representation 🌈 popgoesthereader.com/50-2025-midd... #BookSky #MGLit #KidLit

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day and Season’s Greetings! I'm Stacey & I’m always on the lookout for colourful, magical & sweet #pb projects! Portfolio - staceybyer.com Rep'd - @christaheschke.bsky.social @danieledhunter.bsky.social @bookhive25.bsky.social Email: stacebyer@gmail.com

This has been an amazing year, and we are so grateful to everyone who who supported our books-- whether you bought them, read them, checked them out from the library, promoted them on social media, or simply added them to your TBRs or holiday wish lists! We thank you. Stay tuned for more in 2026!

Check out the cover reveal for @vvjonez.bsky.social 's graphic novel, MARTY MILAGROS DOOMS THE EARTH! Marty is a payaso (according to his mami), but now he has an alien AI living in his brain & might accidentally end the world. Or... save it? This funny MG graphic novel series is SO worth the wait!

Veronica V. Jones@vvjonez.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Having turned in final art for my OGN (yay!!) I finally made time to try and revive my sadly neglected blog. Please to enjoy a cover reveal! open.substack.com/pub/veronica...

#FolktaleWeek Day 5: Charm Cheoyong, son of the dragon that ruled the East Sea, was given a high position in the King Heon-gang’s government in Shilla. The king also matched him with a bride who was famous for her beauty. One night, Cheoyong came home to find her in bed with the god of plague. (1/)

This book of ours- was chosen by @childmindbestbooks as the best kid's books about #MentalHealth 2025. @teresamtzjun @beamingbooks @joycesweeny @naomi.j.krueger article @ their site & anafiction.com #librarians #writingcommunity #educators #childrensbookbloggers @hownowbooking @bookbreak4schools

So lovely to see TWO Bookhive picture books on this wonderful list from Mombian! THE BI BOOK and I WANT TO DANCE IN PANTS!

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙@ajirving.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Stoked to see THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso & me included in this fabulous holiday gift guide of 2025 LGBTQ+ picture books and chapter books! Thank you, @mombian.bsky.social! 🌈 📚 🎁 #kidlit #queerkidlit #booksky

HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! I've got three books out in the world that you can get your hot little hands on. They are great for kiddos ages 10-14 (but there are SECRET messages for older people). It would be SUPER COOL if you ordered them from your local indie bookstore!

#FolktaleWeek2025 Day 1: Night There used to be no sun or moon in the sky, and the nights were darker and scarier. One of those nights, a tiger caught a woman who was walking home from the market by a lonely mountain path. She begged for her life, offering a rice cake from her basket. (1/?)

rise up with the light breathe in possibility embrace all the warmth #haiku #print #haikusaturday

THE ONLY GHOST IN SCHOOL by @tarajhannon.bsky.social is filled with laugh-out-loud and heart-tugging moments. Kiddos will abso-BOO-tely love the super fun wordplay, clever illustrations, and hilarious lines in this faboolous book about friendship, celebrating differences, and being yourself! #kidlit

Ghostie 🧡 Part II! This sweet CB addresses challenges kids face like the ups & downs of friendship, learning to say sorry, standing up for others, embracing differences, & self-love. THE ONLY GHOST AT SUMMER CAMP by @tarajhannon.bsky.social is a howling good time with lovely layers & adorable art!

So many kiddos will relate to this sweet and funny sibling story! With charming text & hilarious illustrations, STICKY HERMANA by @asiqueira.bsky.social & @oliviadecastro.bsky.social shows readers the importance of being honest, setting boundaries, & learning to appreciate special sibling moments. 💕

My shelf of my books. Which one have you read? #diverse #humor #heart. anafiction.com

✨ COMMISSIONS OPEN (kind of!) I’m auctioning a rare #commission spot for @geekgirlcon ‘s virtual silent auction! GGC is a nonprofit, 100% volunteer-run convention in Seattle that has been a safe space for marginalized fandom folks for the past 10+ years. ➡️visit givebutter.com/c/KKmh5b/auc...

Happy #NationalRedHeadDay from Zack, my sweet ginger boy from BINNA’S DALGONA

Happy #NationalRedHeadDay from Birdie! Here’s a little queer joy by @kipalizadeh.net from THE WISHING FLOWER to brighten your day! 💕🌈💕 #kidlit #booksky

Post your space art ⭐ 🌏 ⭐

Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙@kellyamangan.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Post your space art!

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator who favors - sketchy lines - playful patterns - luscious lighting - quirky characters - tons of texture - sweetly subversive humor www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Stacey & I’m always on the lookout for colourful, magical & sweet #pb projects! Portfolio - staceybyer.com Rep'd - @christaheschke.bsky.social @danieledhunter.bsky.social @bookhive25.bsky.social Email: stacebyer@gmail.com #kidlit #illustration #caribbeankidlit