THE DIAMOND AND THE BOY: The Creation of Diamonds & The Life of H. Tracy Hall ✍🏻 Hanna Holt (Hall’s granddaughter!) @hannahholt.bsky.social 🎨 Jay Fleck 2018, HarperCollins #PB a 💎 story! 🥰 🥰 🥰 GREAT MENTOR TEXT FOR #authors #illustrators #kidlit #librarians #teachers #parents #inventor #history
Hannah Holt
@hannahholt.bsky.social
Kidlit author, educator, speaker. 💎The Diamond and the Boy 🐧A Father's Love 🐔A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken #SCBWI #12x12PB
🦥*GIVEAWAY ALERT*🦥 Today's the day! Sloths and Their Moths is out in the world! Comment, like, and repost to be entered to win a copy. I'll draw a random winner on April 6, so get your entry in by then🥳 @tielmourpress.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
Ever see a penguin wearing pants? Would you like to? Thrilled to share the cover of PENGUINS DON'T WEAR PANTS, launching Oct. 13 from Greenwillow / @harperkids.bsky.social! Huge thanks to @mrschureads.bsky.social for hosting me on his blog: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/04/peng... #coverreveal
Thank you for the notices about A HISTORY OF UNDERWEAR WITH PROFESSOR CHICKEN being banned in Tennessee libraries. My father passed away this week, and I haven't been keeping up. I will dig into it more when I return from the funeral. In the meantime, please know that I appreciate your support. ❤️🐔
Just requested the purchase from my library. My kids are going to love this. Thank you, Tennessee rednecks, for being the Streisand Effect that this book needed. #booksky
A Tennessee library has banned a book where cartoon chickens model historical undergarments and I’m sorry, I need this on my shelves immediately and probably you do too. A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken by Hannah Holt and Korwin Briggs hannahholt.com/store/a-hist...
Happy book birthday TOUCH A TRUCK! This book is adorable and interactive!
I’m celebrating my first board book, TOUCH A TRUCK DAY, illus by Viola Wang, coming from Chronicle Books 3/17! Explore 8 different trucks & lift flaps to see what's inside. Preorder from your favorite bookseller and I'll send you a signed book plate sticker. Request here: forms.gle/rXGqqGnFbxLfr9ud6
This is a fantastic opportunity for picture book writers. Mindy puts a tremendous amount of work into this wonderful event. Check it out!
The 2026 #PBParty contest has 39 participating agents/editors so far. Wahoooo! It's only been a few days since e-mailing editors & a bit longer for agents, so I'm hoping we'll have tons more yeses by the showcase. Enter to win one of over 45 critiques!
There's so much to love about #12x12PB, especially the supportive writing community! It's not too late to join us for 2026 (Registration ends 2/15/26). Hope to see you there! To find out more about 12x12, go to: www.12x12challenge.com/membership @12x12challenge.bsky.social #kidlit
I'm looking forward to this book about the trees of the world! Coming in March by @mcusolito.bsky.social and Marya Wright.
Happy book birthday The Princess and the Grain of Rice! A new twist on The Princess and the Pea. Story by Tina Cho and Honee Jang. 🍚
For all the parents struggling to figure out how to even approach talking with young kids about these scary times, I'm going to recommend the book The Breaking News by Sarah Lynne Reul. It's honest but gentle in its handling of a tough topic, and ultimately empowering. #picturebooks #parenting
Just 10 DAYS left until #12x12PB registration opens for 2026. The countdown continues with prizes thru until 1/9. To win today's prize - CHOCOLATE BARS, comment before midnight ET and tell us what snacks keep you going when you write. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting
Have questions about children's publishing? Check out my interview with @cindyschrauben.bsky.social! I had so much fun chatting with her! youtu.be/1Dd_fEyop1Q?...
Critical Statistics from Published Authors. What You Need to Know with Hannah Holt.
YouTube video by AUTHOR PEP TALK PODCAST Cindy Williams Schrauben
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If you write a character that appeals to everyone, it will connect with no one. Specificity is the heart of character building.
Happy Birthday, CASSINI'S MISSION!! This picture book has my whole heart. It's about Cassini as she explores the Saturn system and discovers the ingredients of life on the moon Enceladus. Julia Blattman's illustrations are jaw-dropping! #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebook @joycekay.bsky.social
Currently reading (and loving!) ONE DROP by Kaitlin Sikes and Mel Cerri. With bright illustrations and zippy text, this water cycle journey is a refreshing splash! 💦
My chickens do not understand storytime, but my kids loved reading this fabulous, funny, fact-filled book! #kidlit 📚👍 A HISTORY OF UNDERWEAR WITH PROFESSOR CHICKEN by @hannahholt.bsky.social & illustrations by Korwin Briggs. 🙌
This sweetie dressed up like H. Tracy Hall for his school wax museum. And the note on The Diamond and the Boy. 🥹💎
Critique group matches start going out May 1st. Every writer who filled out my April form will have their matches by May 7th at the latest. Happy writing and connecting!
Closes at 9pm Eastern tonight! Join the 200+ writers looking for critique partners.
Looking for a kidlit critique group or hoping for one that better aligns with your interests? The Kidlit 2025 Critique Match is here: forms.gle/HsoHLUbQnMEH...
This form closes tomorrow (April 15th) at midnight Eastern. Join the almost 200 writers looking for critique partners.
Looking for a kidlit critique group or hoping for one that better aligns with your interests? The Kidlit 2025 Critique Match is here: forms.gle/HsoHLUbQnMEH...
I woke up to 90 responses to my critique group match. If you are looking for a critique group, don't miss out. I only do this every few years.
Looking for a kidlit critique group or hoping for one that better aligns with your interests? The Kidlit 2025 Critique Match is here: forms.gle/HsoHLUbQnMEH...
Looking for a kidlit critique group or hoping for one that better aligns with your interests? The Kidlit 2025 Critique Match is here: forms.gle/HsoHLUbQnMEH...
Kid Lit Critique Partner Meet-Up 2025
This is for children's writers looking to join an online critique group. Writers will be organized into groups based on common interests and receive an email the first week of May 2025 introducing the...
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I support public schools and libraries! Today I had a chance to talk to my congresswoman and mayor. They support many of the causes close to my heart, and still want our calls, emails, and personal stories.
A few of my muses: Sassy, Lady, Scarlet, Fluffy, Twinkle, Emma, Nimbus, and Captain America.
Happy book birthday Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa!!! A gorgeous biography that will inspire future botanists! 📚🌱
It's a 4th starred review for my picture book collaboration w/ @juanamartinezn.bsky.social Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa, a biography that is a love letter to the potato, the Andes, and the work of plant collectors. Pre-order now. sarafajardowrites.com/alberto-sala... #EduSky #Kidlit
Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline.
Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline
Congratulations to the finalists and everyone who entered. Putting yourself out there is an act of bravery. Keep going!
The #PBParty agent/editor/AD showcase opened early this morning and requests are flying! With 55 finalists and 20 in the Illustration Showcase, we'd love to have even more participate. Everyone may read them & cheer online, but comments are only for requests. mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...