These gifts are available at the following participating queer-owned, indie bookstores while supplies last All She Wrote Books The Atlas Collective Charlie’s Queer Books hello again books Here's The Story Bookstore Obodo Serendipity Books A Seat at the Table Books Undertheumbrellabookstore

Anyway, @ryehickman.bsky.social and @longtalljodie.com made a graphic novel about how queer love is life-saving, being trans is beautiful, and why it's important to live when a powerful empire wants you dead.

I read PW and SLJ. I also stay in contact with other authors and editors on Facebook and insta in addition to having regular critique groups where we also spend time updating each other with things we learn. #kidlitchat

Greg Pincus@gregpincus.bsky.social · 4mo ago

TOPIC: How and where do you keep up with the news, reviews, and people in our business? Is your work informed by what you learn - trends, gaps, what’s selling or not - or do you just like to keep current? Or… other? #kidlitchat

Just announced at the Bologna Children's Book Fair: Michael Rosen and Cai Gao have won the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Awards for author and illustrator, respectively!

An important article breaking down what’s happening to queer kidlit in publishing. www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/LGBTQI...

Are LGBTQIA+ Voices Being Pushed Out of Kid Lit?

Authors and agents say manuscripts by and about the LGBTQIA+ community are being rejected at an alarming rate as publishers seem to be trying to avoid controversy and complaints.

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Wild how SCOTUS thinks the first amendment means kids need to be protected from queer books but not from literal child abuse.

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST COLORADO LAW BANNING 'CONVERSION THERAPY' THAT AIMS TO CHANGE A MINOR'S SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY

From me and @authorsabb.bsky.social, call your rep today and tell them to vote NO on HR 7661 It's a bigoted book banning bullshit bill and we don't need it.

I'm thrilled to reveal the cover for our next picture book, FELIX FINDS HIS POLISH! This joyful story explores themes of creativity and self-expression and I can’t wait for you all to read it! Shoutout to Nathalia Takeyama for creating this adorable cover. Pre-order link is in my bio.

Following the lies and hatred targeting trans folks during the State of the Union Address, numerous republican House representatives introduced a bill that would create A NATIONWIDE BOOK BAN. Here's what it is and what to do: bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...

A Nationwide Book Ban Bill Has Been Introduced in the House of Representatives

Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.

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I've had a few people ask if I was doing a holiday card again this year and the answer is YES! Our card last year was created by the extremely talented @batslangley.bsky.social. I'll be announcing this year's artist soon, so stay tuned! If you'd like me to send you one, click the link in my profile.

Boosting this title for teens as we start a new school year. If you know a young reader who could benefit from this, please check it out. bookshop.org/p/books/quee... @ericrosswood.bsky.social @jodieanders.bsky.social

While signing books at the #Pride festival in Norwalk, CT, I had the opportunity to meet two amazing queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race: Kandy Muse and JuJubee! They saw my shirt and said they were both supporters of diverse books and the freedom to read. How cool is that?!

A great start to #FathersDay. We’re so lucky to have two AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL kids. My heart is full. 🥰

Love this! ❤️

Rick Riordan@rickriordan.bsky.social · last yr.

Greetings from Boston Pride parade, always a joyous time! And since tomorrow is Father's Day, sending big "Dad" vibes of unconditional love and acceptance to anyone who needs it!

In honor of Independent Bookstore Day, you should treat yourself to any one of these LGBTQ+ books from the SCOTUS case using this link to benefit @loyaltybooks.bsky.social It’s a lovely, DC bookstore that is Black-Asian-Queer Owned: bookshop.org/lists/suppor...

Mahmoud v. Taylor is being heard at the Supreme Court today and supporters of the freedom to read are holding a Rally for Inclusive Education. We stopped by to show our support! #freedomtoread #ireadbannedbooks #kidlit #booksnotbans #lgbtqkidlit

I just ate a ton of Girl Scout cookies. 😊 🍪

MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE comes out today and I'm feeling extremely Ralph Wiggum "I'm in danger" about it. It's beautiful though and I love it no matter what they say

Unite Against Book Bans, an anti-censorship initiative of the ALA, has continued to expand its Book Résumé Database for challenged books

Unite Against Book Bans Grows Book Résumé Database for Challenged Books

UAAB, an anti-censorship initiative of the American Library Association, opened its Book Résumé Database in February 2024, providing easy-access credentials for banned and challenged titles; we took…

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I'm thrilled to finally be able to share this announcement, and I can't wait for you all to meet Felix! A huge thank you to Jennifer, Tina, and Liz for making this possible. And I can't wait to see the magic that Nathalia brings to the page!@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Congratulations @ksonnack.bsky.social!

Kelly Sonnack to Helm Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Sonnack will succeed Andrea Brown as the new owner and president of the literary agency.

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You can’t even smell the flowers without someone getting mad about it. #pbchat

@pbchat.bsky.social · last yr.

Ferdinand “was banned in many countries, including in Spain (where it remained banned until after Franco's death). In Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler ordered the book burned (as ‘degenerate democratic propaganda’).” #pbchat

Creating some good, magical book energy and putting it out into the world. 🪄 🌟

Congrats @leslea.bsky.social for the Sydney Taylor Honor. So glad your beautiful book is getting the recognition it deserves. ❤️ #alayma

Here we go! Woohoo!

The stage is set for the 2025 #ALAYMA announcements! Join us at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page. www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...

📚The #KidLit event of the year is almost here! Join us for the live announcement of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards! 📅 Mon., Jan. 27 🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page. www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...

Waiting for the ALA Awards to start. Looking forward to cheering you all on! #ALAYMA

We are a group of #kidlit creators heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We aim to raise desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 26th. Stay tuned for more details! Follow IG: @kidlitforlosangeles Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social