Heads up: "Barnes & Noble said the $1 book discount promotion circulating on Instagram and TikTok is fake and likely a phishing scam."

Emily Keyes@esckeyes.bsky.social · last wk.

Barnes & Noble clarifies viral '$1 book discount' share.google/bRw9B86kYsBO... More scams to be wary of.

🦈Shark Week!! 🦈 You can catch my intrepid PBRS💫 Mentor & conservation marine biologist, @melissacmarquez.bsky.social on Discovery‘s “House of Sharks“ at 9pm TONIGHT! @pbrisingstars.bsky.social #sharkweek #discovery #amwriting #womeninstem

Check out this generous giveaway: #PB #critique + Zoom with agent @joycekay.bsky.social!! #kidlit #writingcommunity #amwriting

Mindy Alyse Weiss@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 4w ago

Enter for a chance to win a picture book query critique + 30 minute Zoom with agent @joycekay.bsky.social! You'll also find awesome tips from Joyce and author Rob Sanders. Plus...the July #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is here! mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-opportuni...

Looking forward to this New England #SCBWI Virtual Shop Talk with @melissajmiles.bsky.social, who always has great info to share! (One of her work-for-hire sub tips is why I'm published!!) Only $10, Wed, May 27th. www.scbwi.org/events/nescb... #kidlit #amwriting #flashfiction #writingcommunity

NESCBWI Virtual Shoptalk: Story in a Snapshot: How to Level Up Your Craft with Flash Fiction

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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I’m over the moon—honored & thrilled—to be chosen as a #PBRisingStars Mentee! 🌟 Blog post re: wild weeks of apps: tinyurl.com/2s4bkcsr Selection night reel: tinyurl.com/4km4rkyn Thank you, @melissacmarquez.bsky.social @pbrisingstars.bsky.social and all my amazing CPs! #kidlit #amwri̇ti̇ng

Hundreds of #writers from all over the 🌎 came together on Zoom this weekend for: @londonwriterssalon.bsky.social 24-HOUR WRITING SPRINT 13 hrs (time logged) 1 editor R&R completed (turned Fiction PB➡️ Info Fic) 3 CPs joined me (pictured) @beckygoodman.bsky.social #writingcommunity #amwriting

Thanks, @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social for this honest look at the industry. #kidlit #writingcommunity #amquerying open.substack.com/pub/vickyweb...

What Nobody’s Telling Querying Writers About What’s Happening to Publishing Right Now

I’ve started this post four times.

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Interesting thoughts in the wake of closings of Dial BFYR and Roaring Brook Press. #kidlit #writingcommunity

Harold Underdown@hunderdown.bsky.social · 4mo ago

My thoughts on what's going on in #kidlit publishing now, a little history, and what we can do: mailchi.mp/435ed3c02d61...

One of my favorite #writing sprints of the year! Anyone want to join me for 1 hr or more? (I WILL be getting 8 hours of sleep in the middle...😅) 5th annual FREE LWS event begins April 24th (7pm UK/ 2pm EDT). RSVP: tinyurl.com/ywk34p69 @londonwriterssalon.bsky.social #writingcommunity

Congrats to CPs @barbarakimmel.bsky.social and Jenn Gaulding in #50PreciousWords Winner's Circle! And shoutout to CPs scoring Honorable Mentions: @beckygoodman.bsky.social @mandyfletcher.bsky.social & Daniella Porter!! #kidlit #writingcommunity

Vivian Kirkfield@viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 PRIZE WINNERS & HONORABLE MENTIONS And the winners are... Thank you to my 7 fabulous judges, 67 generous prize donors, and 677 brave writers who poured their hearts on the page viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/31/5...

‪I'm so excited I won an author critique from the wonderful Lora Stead in advance of #PBParty! Looking forward to digging into Lori's fantastic notes. Yay, Rafflecopter 🎉@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social & the whole team raise the bar on this amazing #kidlit contest every year!!

Mindy Alyse Weiss@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 5mo ago

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!

Congrats Michelle and Bonnie on your new book!! 🥳👏 #kidlit #picturebooks #amwriting @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social

Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet@michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Does someone you know have #Cellphoneitis?! Order the book here --> a.co/d/0a55027S written for ages 4-8, and enjoyed by kids 9-11 too! #AnxiousGeneration #12x12 #SCBWI #Kidlit #Unplug #CellphoneFreeZone #CellphoneAddiction #KidLitMegaFeed #Moms #TeachableMoments

Are you all excited for #PBParty or what?!? 🥳 Who's entering? 🙋‍♀️

Mindy Alyse Weiss@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 8mo ago

This post is packed with awesomeness! 💗 🎉2026 #PBParty contest dates! 🎉PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train happening NOW 🎉Celebrate Guest Crit Master @sylviaichen.bsky.social 🎉Huge giveaway! 🎉Tips for writing a new PB draft 🎉Holiday critique specials mindyalyseweiss.com/critique-tra...

Congrats to CP @barbarakimmel.bsky.social on her new book, Purim Possibilities! This adorable board book is full of Purim fun and even comes with (reusable) stickers!

Barbara Kimmel | #KidLit@barbarakimmel.bsky.social · 6mo ago

So excited to share that Purim Possibilities is officially out today 🎉 Find it here: www.amazon.com/Purim-Possib... #KidLit #WritingCommunity #PJLibrary

Great things are happening! So excited for CP @theislandwriter.bsky.social and her new agent @andiesmithbooks.bsky.social! Congrats to you both—I know you'll be a dynamite team!

Blair N Williamson, Children's Author@theislandwriter.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Just when you think things couldn’t get better, THEY DO! 🎉😭 Thrilled to announce that I’m now rep’d by @andiesmithbooks & the incredible team at Creative Media Agency! It feels like making it to the Writers Olympics, part 2! WHAT A WEEK! #writingcommunity #kidlit #author #agent #booksky

Thrilled that my amazing, hardworking, and creative CP @beckygoodman.bsky.social is now—drumroll, please—AGENTED! Can't wait to hold her wonderful humor+heart picture books in my hands! 💫📚📚📚 Take the #kidlit world by storm, Becky! @sheilafernley.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

@sheilafernley.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I am super excited to announce my amazing new client, Becky Goodman. She has a talent for creating memorable characters and stories that will touch the hearts of children and adults. Keep an eye on this kidlit talent! @beckygoodman.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

Merry Christmas to you & yours— from our growing family! ❤️💚 Love, Jyn, Steve, Stella, & little-one-yet-to-be-named P.S. More details on our newest rescue after the holidays!!🥰

I was today years old when I learned that fine bone china is made of the ash of REAL BONES! 😳🫣

I just updated my Giftster wish list for the holidays! 😆 #amquerying #amwriting #kidlit #writingcommunity #butseriously

Fascinating, short 🧵on comps by an editor. I’ve never before heard the distinction between pitching comps and selling comps! #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity

Cheryl B. Klein@cherylklein.bsky.social · 9mo ago

For querying writers: I did a critiques today for an SCBWI conf & got questions about what kind of books you can cite as comps, & I think it’s worth distinguishing between *pitching* comps and *selling* comps. A brief 🧵:

The yearly pay at the federal minimum wage: $15,080 The average yearly cost of a 1 bedroom apartment in the United States: $17,340 We need living wages and lower housing costs. This is not sustainable.

Join me for 40 days of learning from 40 picture books! Starting November 15, I’ll share a new blog post every day on my social media: Bluesky, Instagram, Substack, and my website. Just search #40DaysPBCraft to follow along.

Just submitted my #FallWritingFrenzy contest entry! Check out my YA horror story here: jynhall.com/writing.html Tough story to write. Pls note trigger warnings. 🫣😱 Thank you: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social for hosting this creative contest!

Check out this fantastic list of donors for #kidlit #FallWritingFrenzy!! Contest opens Oct 1! Who else is entering? 🙋‍♀️ #writingcommunity @lydialukidis.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

Lydia Lukidis@lydialukidis.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people- exciting news, the donors up up! Check them out here & pls share: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... #FWF #kidlit #writingcommunity #writing #amwriting #amreading #competitions #stories #writer @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social

Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day! 🏴‍☠️ Find out your pirate name! www.piratequiz.com And check out these amazing sea shanties: www.instagram.com/sailnorthmus... #talklikeapirate #talklikeapirateday

What a JOY to celebrate my "Pub[lication] Day" on Thurs at @londonwriterssalon.bsky.social in 3 Writers’ Hours w/ 400-500 writers!! Shared a bit about my #kidlit picture book, writing-for-hire, & Reading Partners. 🎉🥳 readingpartners.org readingpartners.org/blog/cover-t... @angelapadron.bsky.social

Stella wants to send everyone a SMILE😁 today! 💕

Sounds incredible! ✊

Dream Jar Publishing@dreamjarpublishing.bsky.social · last yr.

Don’t miss the chance to attend a great kidlit conference on October 11th with fantastic speakers, giveaways, and submission opportunities, including to DREAM JAR PUBLISHING! See details at girlpowerhour.weebly.com #kidlit #childrensbooks #conference #publishing #submission

Sub opp for #amwriting #chapterbook and younger #MGnovels!

Dream Jar Publishing@dreamjarpublishing.bsky.social · last yr.

SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITY! From July 6, 2025 - August 31, 2025 only. Please read the details carefully. We do not work with people who don’t follow directions. forms.gle/nJRMy6oW88LF.... Follow us on social media - links at www.dreamjarpublishing.com May all your publishing dreams come true!