Sage affirmation: “Some people know what their book is about before they make it. And some people, they make the book and then finally, they know what it is.…That’s okay. That’s my process, and to embrace the mess.” — @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social (SCBWI Podcast interview)

Super talented author/illustrator @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social shares insights into her stunning & magical new picture book - Blue. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @littlebrownyr.bsky.social #interview #kidlit #nature

One week til Blue @littlebrownyoungreaders is out in the world. I can’t wait. It so different than anything I have made before but I feel it is a magical book that kids and adults need right now in this crazy world. Anyone else need some zen right now? #ReadBlue #blue

Dream come true. I am so excited to be doing a special Storytime at the Eric Carle Museum Saturday June 21st. Please share and I hope you can join as I share my next author/illustrator book Blue with @littlebrownyr.bsky.social

10 books I'm looking forward to this summer ☀️ 100scopenotes.com/2025/05/13/1...

10 to Note: Summer Preview 2025

I scoured the internet to bring you 10 books I’m most looking forward to in June, July, and August. It’s a graphic novel-heavy list this time out, but that’s because this summer brings an unusually hi...

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Announcing new deals for @mjbeasi.com @rrremylai.bsky.social @alexandravivelo.bsky.social @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social + more buff.ly/zs2aBsy

Rights Report: Week of May 5, 2025

New deals for Isabel Strychacz, Kristen R. Lee, M.J. Beasi, and others.

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Hello world. I am so lucky to offer this exclusive art print with an preorder of Blue at @booksofwonder.bsky.social so excited to share this book with the world June 3rd. @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social

Had such a fun time yesterday celebrating #indiebookstoreday in Seattle with friends @jessixabagley.bsky.social @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social and Toni Yuly. Signed copies of our books are at Queen Anne Books, Phinney Books, Secret Garden and Island Books. Yay indie bookstores! 🥳 #kidlit #kidslit

So excited for the world to see my next author/illustrator book Blue June 3rd with Little Brown Young Readers @littlebrownyr.bsky.social

Hope you all join this. One of my favorite storytelling events of last year.

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As we prepare for the Native American Read-In, let's celebrate the work of Violet Duncan! See her work come to life by attending the Read-In on April 13, a FREE event, co-hosted by the University of Washington Information School. Register here: events.uw.edu/event/Native...

Took the day off with hubby and oldest and enjoyed @taylorshellfish.bsky.social on a lovely moody day. Anyone else love to sneak in a little painting while adventuring?

Excited for this event with the lovely Julia Kuo March 22nd Third place Books www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/julia-...

Coming Tuesday, March 11th with @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social

Excited for this event with the lovely Julia Kuo March 22nd Third place Books www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/julia-...

Amazing!! Thank you @meghanmarklefc.bsky.social for sharing All Are Neighbors with the world. @randomhousekids.bsky.social

"What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?"

The ASL version of “Not Like Us” is magnificent.

My other favorite thing is…books! I held back and only bought 3 from my stack of 12 or so #kidlit #scbwi

Also the amazing @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social signed my copy of her beautiful book a friend for ghost! It says we are pals and I hope you all remember that!

Great to catch up with friends again at #scbwiNY25 incl @jenbetton.bsky.social @lisaanchin.bsky.social @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social @paulozelinsky.com

Posting a #CoverReveal or #BookBirthday? Credit the ILLUSTRATOR. Not only are you helping boost the artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist. Esp for cover reveals, also credit book designer. #PicturesMeanBusiness art by @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #KidLit 🧵👇🏼

Anyone else getting excited for this weekends @scbwi.bsky.social conference? 10 years ago was my first time as an attendee and without a doubt it set me on my path. I was so nervous but I left with new skills, a path to growth, and a new kidlit family. Feel free to stop me and say hi.

OHHH!!! For #Kidlit creators: The speakers in this year’s Publishing Path webinar series, hosted by @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social were just released—an incredible line-up that includes @rajanilarocca.bsky.social, @juanamartinezn.bsky.social, and @joknowles.bsky.social! www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...

RMC 2025 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

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Time again to fire up the old Resistance Machine. I was going to sell these 120 prints to make some extra money for my family, but Julie and I decided all profits should go to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Please support, please share. Thank you. ✌️ www.etsy.com/listing/1864...

Read. Read books. Reading books is resistance. Buy. Buy books. Buying books is resistance. Share. Share books. Sharing books is resistance. Celebrate Celebrate books. Celebrating books is resistance.

If you're an aspiring picture book author & the critiques offered in the @kidlitforla.bsky.social auction are out of your budget, don't sleep on these AMA sessions - 30 minutes is plenty of time to share a short pb aloud & brainstorm with a brilliant author! www.32auctions.com/organization...

Kidlit For Los Angeles

Silent auction 'Kidlit For Los Angeles' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Bidding ends tomorrow (Jan.26)! So amazing opportunities to connect with #KidLit agents, editors, art directors, others in the biz *and* you help support a great cause. Browse posts by @kidlitforla.bsky.social for just some of the highlight offerings! #KidLitForLosAngeles

Debbie Ridpath Ohi@debbieohi.com · 2y ago

Bidding ends Jan.26! KidLit For Los Angeles auction aka @kidlitforla.bsky.social raises funds for wildfire relief efforts. Items incl advice from #KidLit editors, agents, ADs, creators. I'm offering KidLit portfolio critique and an AMA (Ask Me Anything). Art: Sydney Hanson. #KidLitForLosAngeles

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” By Emma Lazarus, at the base of the Statue of Liberty. Follow and repost list below. ❤️

rammolo ✨@rammolo.bsky.social · 2y ago

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Eric Palicki@ericpalicki.bsky.social · 2y ago

THE meme of 2025 for me.