Things I didn’t predict when I chose children’s book illustration as a career: *decline in illustration payment rates *development of plagiarism technology (aka AI) *M*GA *M*GA targeting #kidlit & education *decline in reading across all ages *robot teachers/AI classrooms

What a surprise. Who could have predicted this move.

James Goodwin@jamesgoodwin.bsky.social · 3w ago

My god. The Heritage Foundation, which mercilessly attacked transgender kids in order to protect the "integrity of women's sports," is now attacking the legal basis for women's sports. The transgender student decision is barely 2 weeks old.

Thinking of starting a #snailmail letter club (subscription to an analog monthly physical letter with art prints, stickers etc) What would interest you more: (1) thoughts on living a creative life w/ art & writing prompts, or (2) a serialized contemporary fantasy story told through letters?

#kidlit #illustrator friends take note: You must opt out of Meta’s new image model to retain copyright control of your work!

WIRED@wired.com · 4w ago

As part of Meta’s Muse Image model rollout, Instagram users with public accounts need to opt out to block AI generations of their content. www.wired.com/story/meta-n...

Today at #ALA26 - Panel at 1, signing at 3 at the @charlesbridge.bsky.social booth @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @keilavdawson.bsky.social

Today at ALA - a Publisher’s Weekly Program Pick Panel! Neuropositive Picture Books at 1pm in W183 A with @keilavdawson.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @kdmaz.bsky.social @chloeitoward.bsky.social and @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social

Save the date! Presenting Neuropositive Picture Books: A Celebration of New Neurodiversity-Affirming Titles * Saturday, June 27, 1pm, at #ALAAC26 📍 McCormick Place, W 183 A *Signing copies of NO BRAIN THE SAME, 3pm 📍Charlesbridge Booth #3015 @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @jbradley.bsky.social

Happy book birthday to this celebration of neurodivergent young leaders! #kidlit #newrelease Yay for No Brain the Same!

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this book into the world! So excited to be able to share NO BRAIN THE SAME from @charlesbridge.bsky.social

Do YOU live in New York State? Do YOU want to fight the onslaught of book banning? You are needed RIGHT NOW. Critically. In the next few days. If you click this link, you will be put right through to your rep (and it provides some optional talking points): secure.ngpvan.com/EPPvPAF5FEW4...

Coming from @charlesbridge.bsky.social June 2 - NO BRAIN THE SAME! Meet 14 neurodivergent young people who are shaping our future:

Providence friends: tonight! Come for the free books, stay for the great conversation. 5:30-7 @ Track 15. Look for the table with books!

Happy Hour at Track 15 - Friday May 29, 5:30 - 7:00 PM. There will be door prize giveaways, good conversation, and fun (as well as postcards)

Hoping to see some #RIFTR friends this Friday at Track 15! We’ll have door prize giveaways (of course they are books & book-related!) as well just lovely place to hang out on a Friday afternoon before your weekend starts.

It’s a gorgeous day for a glass of wine on the lawn and postcards to your reps! See you 2-4!

As a creator of (NF & F) #kidlit books Barnett would label “didactic,” I’ve seen kids hug my books or cry seeing themselves represented on the page. I get emails from parents saying my book is their child’s lovey. Kids fall in love with books that touch their soul’s truth. 1/2

JessieLeh.bsky.social@jessieleh.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Crud. Magical, ancient & stronger together than apart. #kidlit #kidlitart #crud #beanambassador

I, for one, am part of the 5.3% of non-crud creators, as are all my #kidlit friends. 🙄

@maureenjohnsonbooks.com trying to reach you about NY AABB

My bank card number was stolen. The thief used it to buy something from “Bible Bees.” Guess they skipped Sunday School on Ten Commandments day?

Happy May Day everyone!

Last spring I was so busy with the Freedom to Read effort I dropped everything else, including my house & yard. Fall/winter I scrambled to catch up on work. Now I’m cleaning up tons of diseased plants, a dead hibiscus, and a year’s worth of weeds. The impact of book banning is bigger than you think

You are invited! Drop in, chat with friends, write a postcard to your reps. Saturday May 16, 2-4 PM @ Gooseneck Vineyards.

Dear #kidlit folks headed to ALA in a couple months: Have you written and/or illustrated a picture book with positive neurodiversity representation? If yes to both questions, please drop a comment with your book title (and cover for more fun!)

My kid pranked me with this sign on the back this morning. She’s not wrong

I AM.

McSweeney's@mcsweeneys.net · 4mo ago

“I am the Lord your God. It is time that you start using my correct pronouns. Which are They/Them. Capitalized.” The people were distraught and cried out, “My Lord, My God! ... What?” And God frowned, for They knew this was going to be a whole thing.

Have you ever gotten a review that made you cry… in a good way?

Made it to Friday but at what cost

Same

Sarah Goodyear@sgoodyear.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I'm rapidly coming around to the position that I don't trust anyone who wants to outsource their humanity, call me a Luddite, go ahead

Please consider buying a commission so I can buy groceries. Thanks!

Sarah "Neila" Elkins@neilak20.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Chibi commissions are now open again! $40 each! 15 slots available. You can purchase them from me directly via email OR you can use Kofi if you'd prefer: ko-fi.com/A824FP9/comm... #CommissionsOpen #ChibiCommission #Chibi #Cute #Commissions #Art

Really disgusted with House minority leader Mike Chippendale using this tragedy as a soapbox for his anti-trans agenda. I guess he can’t even be bothered for thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families