@meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social Congrats on winning the children's Julia Ward Howe award for GATHER GRATEFUL. Such a beautiful #picturebook! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

The Puffin Who Whispered: Interview with #kidlit talent Marcia Strykowski ... and a giveaway, too! writersrumpus.com/2026/07/28/t...

The Puffin Who Whispered: Interview with #kidlit talent Marcia Strykowski … and a giveaway, too!

In this interview, I’m excited to interview my gracious and uber talented friend about The Puffin Who Whispered on its fledgling day. Although this charming book is fiction, I guarantee you&#…

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Narrating your own audiobook could mean significant money—or a significant headache. We’re hosting a free webinar to help you figure it out on WEDNESDAY JULY 22. Register here:

Narrating Your Own Audiobook

As audiobooks continue to grow in popularity, more authors are getting into narration. Learn about what goes on behind the scenes in this discussion with author and educator Torrey Maldonado, executiv...

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Every writer needs a support system. And sometimes, they’re sitting across the breakfast table from you. Don’t miss my new interview with married #kidlit authors James Bird and Adriana Mather: writersrumpus.com/2026/07/07/wri… 📚🩷✍️ @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social @writersrumpus.bsky.social

Great #kidlit interview with Caroline L. Perry writersrumpus.com/2026/06/30/k...

#kidlit Interview with the Awesome and Talented Caroline Perry

Carol Gordon Ekster: Welcome, Caroline! I’m so excited to highlight you here at Writers’ Rumpus. Can you tell us about your journey into becoming a children’s author?  Caroli…

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#kidlit Interview with the Awesome and Talented Caroline Perry writersrumpus.com/2026/06/30/k...

#kidlit Interview with the Awesome and Talented Caroline Perry

Carol Gordon Ekster: Welcome, Caroline! I’m so excited to highlight you here at Writers’ Rumpus. Can you tell us about your journey into becoming a children’s author?  Caroli…

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A new week means new opportunities. What will you accomplish with your writing this week? Share your goals with us.

Query letter breakdown: Hi ____, HOOK (pitch) BOOK (metadata; word count, genre, comps) COOK (your bio) Thanks, (Author Name) But you can flip HOOK and BOOK if you'd like! The important part is that the information is there.

Looking for summer stories for the kiddos? ⛲🌷😎 These vibrant summer picture books make great read-alouds. blog.beamingbooks.com/get-ready-fo...

Get Ready for Summer Reading

Many schools offer summer reading lists. But what if you want to expand? What if you are looking for fun summer books to read aloud to kids in your life?

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My View Book Review: SING UP THE EARTH! by Cheryl Hellner with illustrations by Mercè Tous frogonablog.net/2026/06/05/m...

My View Book Review: SING UP THE EARTH! by Cheryl Hellner with illustrations by Mercè Tous

Title: Sing Up the Earth! Author: Cheryl Hellner Illustrator: Mercè Tous Publisher/Year:‎ Paraclete Press/2026 Format: Hardcover Happy World Environment Day! This annual global observance urges all…

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I Wish I Didn’t Have To Tell You This

I WISH I DIDN’T HAVE TO TELL YOU THIS was written and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin, a Russian-born American author and an artist of many formats and talents including character and set desig…

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A piece I made for National Library Week last month; time got away from me and so I’m just getting around to finishing my WIPs and posting them.. the message still stands- support your local library!! #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #papercollage #libraryjoy #picturebookillustrator #picturebookart

Be a Good Literary Citizen! The Picture Book Summit Roundtable discusses what it means to be a literary citizen with easy (and free!) ways to support your fellow creatives. picturebooksummit.co... #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky #podcast

Connect with other authors. Writing is a movement, a dance. Not a race against other authors. ...Keep Writing. Connect. Learn. Grow. - Wrtr #AmWriting #AmEditing Writing. #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky

Interview with Lois Brandt -- Talented Picture Book Author of Maddi's Fridge writersrumpus.com/2026/05/12/i...

Interview with Lois Brandt — Talented Picture Book Author of Maddi’s Fridge

Yes, that’s Jennifer Garner on Storyline Online reading Maddi’s Fridge (Flashlight Press, 2014, 2022) by Award-Winning Author Lois Brandt. And the video (which you should definitely go watch, but o…

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@suzylevinson.bsky.social You were so great in the @12x12challenge.bsky.social webinar with Rachel Orr and @tashahilderman.bsky.social

Seen in the wild at the Mall at Short Hills @suzylevinson.bsky.social @100scopenotes.bsky.social

"No rejection is fatal until the writer walks away from the battle leaving dreams and goals behind." —Jeff Herman

Happy Book Birthday RAINBOW COOKIES Illus. ZB Asterplume / by Lesléa Newman @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social 🌈 A girl rallies her friends & family to show the power of love and acceptance when the Pride-inspired rainbow cookies sold at Ms. Madeleine's bakery spark backlash in the neighborhood

@pragmaticmom.bsky.social Congrats on winning the Julia Ward Howe award for your powerful #picturebook We Sing From The Heart

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek 2026! We are so happy to be celebrating with you. Tell us in the comments: What do you remember about your favorite childhood teacher who sparked your love of story?

Read your world on line auction coming Monday! givebutter.com/c/2026-read-...

Read Your World Online Auction

Read Your World Online Auction

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Recognize an #elementaryteacher for their #teaching of writing: ncte.org/awards/donal...

✨ 🇲🇹 The Memory Cake won a Christopher Award! ✨ 🇲🇹 The Christophers celebrates work that “affirms the highest values of the human spirit” + reflects the Christopher motto, “It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” Previous recipients include Dolly Parton and Fred Rogers 🥰 #kidlit

#kidlit interview with the talented @davidmcmullin.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2026/04/07/c...

Come meet an awesome #kidlit creative, David McMullin.

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: What brought you to enter the world of writing for children? DAVID MCMULLIN: I have always enjoyed my creative side. As a child I loved arts and crafts, and my first career was…

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2026’s New Releases are coming your way! @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @khushboopatel.bsky.social @tonnyef.bsky.social IG @andreatripke @asiqueira.bsky.social @beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social @artbyann.bsky.social #NationalYearOfReading

#kidlit interview with the talented @davidmcmullin.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2026/04/07/c...

Come meet an awesome #kidlit creative, David McMullin.

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: What brought you to enter the world of writing for children? DAVID MCMULLIN: I have always enjoyed my creative side. As a child I loved arts and crafts, and my first career was…

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BAN THIS BOOK by Alan Gratz: a MUST read! writersrumpus.com/2026/03/31/b...

BAN THIS BOOK by Alan Gratz: a MUST read!

I found BAN THIS BOOK on the Banned Books Table at my local library, the wonderful Memorial Hall Library in Andover, MA. My first impression from scanning the table was how many of the books I&#821…

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Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month 2026 | 100 Scope Notes

Books to Celebrate National Poetry Month 2026

Recent poetry books to celebrate National Poetry Month!

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Thoughtful, level insight from my friend and colleague @hunderdown.bsky.social on where the #kidlit industry is right now in terms of recent layoffs and reorgs, and how we may have gotten here, and what we can do.

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My thoughts on what's going on in #kidlit publishing now, a little history, and what we can do: mailchi.mp/435ed3c02d61...