Happy Sunday, mi gente! Enjoy!! 😀❤️❤️❤️ #writingcommunity #kidlit #authorlife

Happy sábado, mi gente! Enjoy the long weekend! 😄❤️❤️❤️ #writingcommunity #amwriting #kidlit #authorlife

Can’t wait to listen!! @12x12challenge.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge@12x12challenge.bsky.social · last wk.

How does a Newbery Award-Winning writer keep writing while also working and while dealing with tough times? Rajani LaRocca gives us a glimpse at what fuels her own personal creativity for writing everything from picture books to YA! 12x12challenge.com/p... #podcast #author #kidlit #picturebook

NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🚨The #booklove continues as we focus on the gorgeous work of Brian Lies! There are so many layers in the art and the text, these are #picturebooks we could read over & over again (& we have!) Listen in: picturebooksummit.co... #amreading #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky #podcast

Happy martes, mi gente! Here’s to many small wins in September! 😀❤️❤️❤️ #writingcommunity #onsub

Thanks for sharing! @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social

Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 2w ago

If you're curious how much an author makes, Chelsea has a great breakdown:

My dad (92 years old!) has lost his lease in #NYC because building was sold. He must be out of the office by end of the year. So if you or anyone you know might be interested in #vintage #beads, #stones, #crystals, #chain, or other #jewelry parts or supplies, check out CJSSales.com Please share!

Authors, what part of the writing and publishing journey feels hardest to figure out? Finishing the manuscript? Revising? Querying? Knowing when your work is ready? We’d love to hear from you. And authors, keep an eye out soon. We have a new contest announcement coming. 👀

Thank you so much, Ronna! You made my week! @ronnawriter.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️

Ronna Mandel@ronnawriter.bsky.social · last mo.

Tío Ricky's visit frustrates his nephew, who must accompany him + translate, until his #bilingual skills help his uncle in an emergency making him appreciate his special gift. Written by @maritererbellas.bsky.social w/ art by Jayri Gómez. Lil’ Libros #childrensbooks #booksky wp.me/p3X25n-bsA

A treat to meet this accomplished and celebrated author in person! At #ALAAC26 You are as talented and beautiful as I imagined! @katemessner.com ❤️❤️❤️ #writingcommunity #authorlife #kidlit

Thank YOU!! @picturebooksummit.bsky.social 🥰🥰🥰

Picture Book Summit@picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Let's tighten up those manuscripts! Download Picture Book Summit's Tips for Trimming 10% and streamline your #picturebook manuscript by today! ⁠ ⁠ Get the freebie here: picturebooksummit.co...⁠ #amwriting #amreading #picturebooks #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

So excited for you!! @katieleereinert.bsky.social 🥰🥰🥰

Katie Lee Reinert - KidLit/PB Author@katieleereinert.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Today, I closed something that has been open on my computer for almost 4 years. My query spreadsheet. I am over the moon thrilled to announce that I am now represented by Michelle Z. Jackson at Jackson Literary Agency for my picture books! #agented #kidlit

Sounds amazing! @scbwi.bsky.social @deborahhalverson.bsky.social Will be in a plane to Chicago but will try to connect! #writingcommunity

SCBWI@scbwi.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Don't miss this essential industry briefing with veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson tomorrow at 1PM PST! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/state-of-the-children-s-book-market-in-2026

Dear members @scbwi.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @athomeauthor.bsky.social @boydsmills.bsky.social My bilingual picture book is nominated for a Crystal Kite! California/Hawaii Division. Id be honored by your vote! Trying to make it to round #2! Thank you for considering! ❤️❤️❤️

To my friends and fellow #SCBWI members!! “Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English/Tío Ricky no habla inglés” is under the California/Hawaii Division. Round #1 voting going on NOW! Grateful for your vote! Excited to make it to round #2! Link to vote: www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite #CrystalKites2026

A new bilingual niña fan! So grateful! #schoolvisit #LennoxSchoolDistrict #TíoRickyBilingualBook #TíoRickyBookTour

Don't miss our IG live with @jennyabooks.bsky.social, Thursday, 5/21/26, 2 pm ET! The Spanish version of Fridays Are for Churros (Los Viernes Comemos Churros) was selected as a top 10 children's book in Spanish by the NY Public Library. www.instagram.com/readyourworl... #ReadYourWorld #kidlit

Closing the week with a school visit and reading my book,Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English/no habla inglés to grades K-4. I LOVE my job! Happy weekend,mi gente! #TíoRickyBilingualBook #TioRickyBookTour #LilLibros

Mi gente!! Did you bid yet? Many wonderful items, many ways to get diverse books in the hands of children! @readyourworld.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️ #readyourworld #kidlit

Read Your World@readyourworld.bsky.social · 4mo ago

4 DAYS LEFT TO BID! Attention Book Lovers! Find tons of wonderful books at rock bottom prices in our Online Auction! You'll find signed books, book swags, as well as themed book bundles! Bid today: givebutter.com/c/2026-read-... #ReadYourWorld #kidlit

Save the Date! Our IG live with @emelineleebooks.bsky.social is Thurs, 5/14/26, 2pm ET! Her books include Bonnie's Rocket, a STEM-friendly story inspired by her grandfather; & Gwei the Hungry Ghost, an inspired by Chinese food and folklore. www.instagram.com/readyourworl... #ReadYourWorld #kidlit

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and mother figures! 💖💖💖

Today, I got to share my Tío Ricky book with #bilingual students at Will Rogers Elementary in the LA area. Fun celebrating #DíadelNiño with them! #TíoRickyBilingualBook #TíoRickyBookTour #LilLibros #authorlife

Mi gente! Our next stop with my Tío Ricky book, Ontario, CA Saturday, April 25 at the Día de Los Niños Festival. A family event that celebrates books, reading, art and so much more. Organized by the local library. #OntarioCityLibrary #TíoRickyBookTour #TíoRickyBilingualBook #Authorlife

Honoring National Library Week and celebrating the freedom to read. ¡En español, English, bilingual, multilingual! Who's with me?? #RightToRead #NationalLibraryWeek #SemanadelasBibliotecas #writingcommunity #ReadYourWorld #UnitedAgainstBookBans

Sounds like a must listened to! @picturebooksummit.bsky.social

Picture Book Summit@picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 5mo ago

So, what’s the truth about celebrity #picturebooks? Are they held to a *lower* standard than lesser-known writers? Do they help or hurt the industry? We get into the great #celebrity #picturebook debate. Don't miss it! Listen: picturebooksummit.co... #amwriting #amreading #kidlit #PBSummit

Happy National Library Week! During National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026, discover your library joy. Artwork by Lorraine Nam from "I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy." #NationalLibraryWeek

So beautiful!! Soothing! @joycekay.bsky.social @laurapiggott.bsky.social 😍

Joyce Sweeney@joycekay.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Lovely color harmonies

Learn more here: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/

Tomorrow!! Join us! @latimes.com Festival of Books #writingcommunity #LATimesFOB #bookfest #authorlife #LilLibros #TíoRickyBilingualBook

Happy jueves, mi gente! Remember to 😀 ❤️❤️❤️ #writingcommunity #authorlife