There's a children's bookstore in San Carlos, CA, that feels like a haven. Not just because the owners give you chocolate at check out or because they hand you a free place of Peters World Map. Not just because the owners are friendly and kind and helpful. 1/x

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We saw the Brass Queens in Santa Cruz last night. What a show! So much talent, energy, and pure fun! If they are playing anywhere in your neighborhood, get tickets now! 💖 #jazz #brassband #music

This is such a wonderful story.

Troy Wilson@troystory.bsky.social · 3w ago

Some books shouldn't go out of print. But this one is. Books are going out of print faster and faster these days. But you can still enjoy them via your public library.

STUART LITTLE was published on 9/17/45. Originally, E.B. White had written some of the stories for his nieces and nephews. #UrsulaNordstrom and White worked with Garth Williams on the art. #kidlit More at BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU, ch. 3. #kidlitnonfiction

I'm not that into birds, so I didn't read Steve Brusatte's new book right when it came out. But this stuff is fascinating. A combination of evolution, flight engineering, family trees & puzzle clues. And he is SUCH a good writer. (Now if only he would write a book about insects!) #birds #dinos

After being closed to queries for a year and a half (omg) I’m finally opening back up, writer friends! Wishlist here! www.ericsmithrocks.com/mswl

Cat: They were ALL under the bed? However could that have happened? Me: Gee, I wonder.

I love this story. 💖

Abbie James@abbiewjames.bsky.social · last mo.

LEROY HAS SOMETHING TO SAY by Emily Rosenthal with art by Thai My Phuong. Fabulous story about a ghost and family who both like growing plants, featuring a character who uses augmentative and alternative communication--a tablet, in this case. So much to love about this book! #kidlit 📚👍

This is an incredibly beautiful book. Don't miss this chance to get a copy!

Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit@jilanne.bsky.social · last mo.

Alert! My JLG Gold, ALA-notable, Bank Street Best Kids, NJ State list picture book, A RIVER OF DUST: THE LIFE-GIVING LINK BETWEEN NORTH AFRICA AND THE AMAZON is heavily discounted on a certain site! You can pick up a copy at 42% off! #librarians #teachers #kidlit #STEM www.amazon.com/River-Dust-L...

My latest favorite from @ellecordova.bsky.social 💖 IYKYK

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Do you know a college student who grew up reading PJ Library books? Now it's their turn to help write them!⁠

I don't know who recommended this wonderful #middlegrade #graphicnovel, but thank you! What a delight! #kidlit 📚👍🏻

Oh hey, we’re looking for an intern for the fall and winter at Neighborhood. Details over on the agency site. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/opportunities

The auction opens tomorrow (Aug 21st) at 10 AM EDT! I’ve donated a picture book critique AND three book cover animations. There are also other incredible items like signed books, custom art, consultations, critiques, AMAs at: www.32auctions.com/auctionforcelestepewter @celestepewter.bsky.social

Transgender History Month honors the legacy and resistance of trans people throughout history. Here is trans history nonfiction and historical fiction with trans/nonbinary characters published in 2026. 🏳️‍⚧️ Book lists in ALT text. #transhistorymonth #transgenderhistory #lgbtqbooks #nonfiction #booksky

I'm doing a reread of Sheila Turnage's wonderful Mo & Dale #middlegrade series. Hits me in all the best ways -- humor, love, found family, the kind of quirkiness we all need in our lives. And Turnage's voice...perfection. Start with THREE TIMES LUCKY and just keep reading. #kidlit 📚 👍

First I get to run a search on, "Which do you do first, raise the drawbridge or drop the portcullis?" Then I get to press play on the video of a functional Lego castle and watch the portcullis drop, followed by the raising of the drawbridge. 🏰 I love my job. #kidlit #picturebook #amwriting

My sole writing task today? Be funny. Sure hope the coffee kicks in soon.

An ARC giveaway ! Please comment to enter. Sharing would be appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Ends 8/18 #mglit #kidlit #Howtobuildamiracle #mgGrit #CapeCod

Hi, all! Letting you know I've dipped my toe into Instagram. You can follow me at nancyhudginsbooks. I'm still testing it out--but--Reels coming this fall! #kidlit #kidlitnonfiction

I become more in awe of Carole Boston Weatherford with every book of hers I read. #kidlit 📚👍🏻

These two. #caturday

So fun to meet local teachers and librarians--and sign copies of my book--at Napa Bookmine's Educator Night!

I'm not writing about elephants or humans, yet today's research taught me that while humans have only 400 functional olfactory receptor genes, elephants have over 2,000. I love my job. (And elephants!) #amwriting #research #kidlit

I'm telling you, the number of times I'm struggling with how to write something and the minute I turn off the computer, it comes to me I should probably just never turn on the computer. 😂

Today's writing task: See if switching from 1st person to 3rd will help the voice in this WIP #picturebook. #amwriting #kidlit I'm going in.

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Mentor text time: I need to look at a whole lot of endings. #picturebook #kidlit 📚👍🏻

How had I never read anything by Nicki Pau Preto? I just read & loved her LAST HOPE SCHOOL #MG duology & I'm midway through her #YA #fantasy BONESMITH. Wow! Amazing world-building, a fantastic protagonist who takes delightful pride in being irritating, and incredible plot and pacing. #kidlit 📚👍🏻

All the books of Larry's that I've read are so good.

Nancy Hudgins@nancyhudgins.com · 2mo ago

📚 #MG #nonfictionkidlit rec from my newsletter: TWELVE DAYS IN MAY: FREEDOM RIDE, 1961, by 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗻𝗲𝗿. Telling the story in the present tense makes it more intense. Compelling narrative. Contemporaneous photographs. Studies in courage. #BeAnAmbassador

You are too kind! Thanks for joining us, and for sharing your lovely work with the world.

Nancy Hudgins@nancyhudgins.com · 3mo ago

I had a wonderful conversation with @navsaria.bsky.social about #UrsulaNordstrom and BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU. Such a thoughtful, kind man. Check out the Reach Out and Read podcast, wherever you listen. @reachoutandread.bsky.social