Stop by Writer-Reader-Teacher to learn about the newest book in Lydia Lukidis' graphic novel series, illustrated by Tara J. Hannon and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing! writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com?p=9004 #lydialukidis7 #tarajhannonillustration #andrewsmcmeelkids #graphicnovel

Groucho The Grouchy Groundhog (Volume 2): The Terrifying Turnip Takeover!

I often learn of and meet other writers through social media, and that’s exactly how I happened to connect with author Lydia Lukidis. We had both entered our books into the Crystal Kite Award…

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Stop by Writer-Reader-Teacher to learn more about Louise M. Aamodt and her debut picture book A Forest Begins Anew, illustrated by Elly MacKay and published by Astra Young Readers. writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/08/20/a... #picturebook #aamodtlouise #elly.mackay #astrakidsbooks #kidlit

A Forest Begins Anew

Recently, I’ve been fortunate to write about newly published children’s books and their creators on Writer-Reader-Teacher. This week’s blog post brings yet another title I’m…

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Stop by Writer-Reader-Teacher to learn about Alicia Meyers' new book Tic-errific Me, illustrated by Cait Brennan and published by Free Spirit Publishing. 😊 writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/07/21/t...

Tic-errific Me

I’ve been fortunate with the friends I’ve made, both in the kidlit and blogger communities. This week’s post has me combining the two communities, which is pretty cool. The winner…

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Stop by Writer-Reader-Teacher to learn about Leigh Anne Carter's newest book. Wish her a happy book birthday and enter into a book giveaway! writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/07/07/y...

Yeti Is Not Ready For Game Over- Book Launch and Giveaway!

Today’s post welcomes back author/illustrator Leigh Anne Carter to Writer-Reader-Teacher and celebrates the July 7, 2026, launch of her newest book! Yeti Is Not Ready For Game Over by Leigh A…

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Visit writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/r... to learn more about guest blogger, author, Selene Castrovilla and her award winning children’s books on the American Revolution! #kidlit #nonfictionpicturebooks #nonfictionmiddlegrade #selenecastrovilla

Revolutionary Lessons: What the American Revolution Teaches Us About Ourselves, Guest Blog Post by Selene Castrovilla

As we look forward to America’s 250th birthday, I’m thrilled to welcome back Selene Castrovilla to Writer-Reader-Teacher. Publisher’s Weekly called Selene’s most recent pict…

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Storytime for Chicago library kids with LeVar Burton at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Library 🤯✨📚 @obamafoundation.bsky.social

Thank you! Excited to have found a new life for that mss! Now to revise 👍

Is that plan of attack going strong? The #KidlitZombieWeek event posts are still available to dig into. Keep the excitement, inspiration, and revisions alive all year long over at: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

Kidlit Zombie Week - Events

#KidLitZombieWeek 2026 Events

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We hope this week of posts and discussions have helped loosen the death grip on your manuscript. But don't stop now! Keep driving toward that story's heart. And keep an eye out here for more about this year's winners. #KidlitZombieWeek #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

Prizes are going to be to die for!!! 😉 So excited begin the prize fun! We will be in touch over the next couple of weeks so watch those emails closely #kidlit friends!

#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We're up to our eyeballs in undead pitches! Thanks to everyone who participated in #KidlitZombieWeek. It's been a scream! Be sure to check back all this week for updates on winners...and maybe some sneak-peek hints along the way. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

That's a wrap, #KidlitZombieWeek friends! (Wait, are mummy puns allowed?)🤕🙃 But be sure to keep an ear to the ground. Prizes will be announced soon! #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We're up to our eyeballs in undead pitches! Thanks to everyone who participated in #KidlitZombieWeek. It's been a scream! Be sure to check back all this week for updates on winners...and maybe some sneak-peek hints along the way. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

We spot a #KidlitZombieWeek #prize donor! Check out this free webinar series for a chance to dig deeper into #picturebooks with the amazing @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

SCBWI Eastern PA@scbwiepa.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Register this week to join us LIVE ONLINE for our free 3-webinar Professional Development Series✏️🎨📖1️⃣registration/3️⃣webinars⚡crits available www.scbwi.org/events/easte... June 8—Picture Stories June 15—MG&YA Research June 16—PB Arcs @jrbarr.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social

It's not too late! The DEADline has been extended until tonight!! #KidlitZombieWeek #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Last day, #KidlitZombieWeek friends! You've dug into great tips and dusted off those dead manuscripts. Don't forget to take the pledge and enter your pitch for a chance to win! sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 5— Thanks to @julianplum.com for such honest talk about managing our feelings as we revise. Check it out at: writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/05/g... Then come back here & tell us: What IS working in your project? #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

Thanks for getting us to think strategically & positively about our zombies! “What is working?” for my PB biography is the refrain, lyrical language that weaves together music, the Mississippi River & steamboats, plus peppering in primary resource quotes from John Hartford!

This is such a helpful post. Thank you, Julian! The thing that's working in my manuscript is the heart and dialogue.

Ahem...testing...testing...1,2... Just making sure everyone has their ears on because IT'S PRIZE TIME, #KidlitZombieWeek friends! All it takes is a pledge or a pitch to enter. But the clock is ticking. Forms close at midnight tomorrow. 🧟‍♀️🧟✋⌛🕛⏰ #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Pssst - The #KidlitZombieWeek pitch and pledge forms are up to fill out for a chance to win amazing prizes. You can find them here: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...

Pssst - The #KidlitZombieWeek pitch and pledge forms are up to fill out for a chance to win amazing prizes. You can find them here: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...

Kidlit Zombie Week - Forms

Please note: forms will open up the Friday of Kidlit Zombie Week. So excited to see your pitches and pledges! Good news! We have a BONUS day and the forms will stay open until Saturday!

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Like several others, am I revising too safely resonates. Sometimes nibbling around the edges definitely isn’t enough. But it can be hard to let go. And I think it helps when you have understanding critique partners who support the experimentation!

You don’t want to miss this fantastic blog by Rosie J. Pova which encourages deeper exploration of manuscripts to save them from demise! Come join in the #KidlitZombieWeek fun!

#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 4mo ago

You've made it to #KidlitZombieWeek Day 4! HUGE thanks to Rosie J. Pova for today's post! Check it out: writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/g... Then come back & let us know: Which question best embodies what you need to focus on in revisions? Why? #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

I think the question of “What is the story truly missing?” speaks the most to me. If the story doesn’t feel right, it is probably missing a piece of its emotional core.

It's accessible! Thank you, NBP, for making I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea available in dual vision (print and contracted UEB Braille). Click this link to purchase a copy shop.nbp.org/products/i-h.... #nationalbraillepress #schneiderfamilyhonorbook #anneschwartzbooks #BrailleLiteracy

Am I revising safely? When I changed the POV, the creative sparks flew!

You've made it to #KidlitZombieWeek Day 4! HUGE thanks to Rosie J. Pova for today's post! Check it out: writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/g... Then come back & let us know: Which question best embodies what you need to focus on in revisions? Why? #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

I definitely need to focus on missing pieces and transitions

So excited to share SLJ’s recent review of TIC-ERRIFIC ME, right in time for launch day! #review #ticerrificme #debut #tourettesyndrome #neurodiversity

🤣😂 Mine too!

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Children have a remarkable ability to stop and linger. They notice what we miss. They ask questions we wouldn’t think to ask. They find something worth pausing for in places we’ve already decided ar...

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There are two nuggets of truth that I hope to balance in my zombie of a manuscrip: EMPATHY & ADVOCACY. These are the twin heartbeats behind all the humor and high concept of my story. Thank you for this incredibly powerful post, #KidlitZombieWeek @nishaligon.bsky.social & Kanya! #WriterSky #KidLit

#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Ready to dig into #KidlitZombieWeek Day 2! Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2026/06/02/2... Then come back and tell us: What "nugget of truth" will you focus on from your story when revising? #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

@nishaligon.bsky.social and Kanya Sesser knocked this blog post out of the cemetary! Even if you're not reviving a dead manuscript you will be inspired. Check it out: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2026/06/02/2... #KidlitZombieWeek #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

2026 Kidlit Zombie Week Day 2: The Many Resyrrections of No Legs, No Limits by Kanya Sesser and Nisha Lamsam Ligon

Hi, everyone! Kaitlyn Sanchez here! I’m so excited to share this awesome blog guest blog post by my wonderful clients Kanya Sesser and Nisha Lamsam Ligon. This is about the journey their book…

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#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Our undying gratitude to @nishaligon.bsky.social and Kanya Sesser for this electrifying post! #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt