It's time for another interview in the Agent Series! I'm chatting with first year agent Natalie Sun of HG Literary. Not only does she share valuable information about her #MSWL, but she's also giving away a query critique! Don't miss it!

Agent Series #2: Natalie Sun

I’m *so* excited to be continuing the Agent Series! These interviews spotlight agents who’ve typically been in their roles for less than a year. That’s because newer agents have a bit more bandwidth, are actively looking for clients, and can help grow your career while they grow theirs. One day, I’m hoping I’ll be able […]

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Who doesn't enjoy fresh summer strawberries! 🍓 I'm Nancy, an author-illustrator inspired by whimsical moments between kids and animals. Here, a berry-picking discovery — and one very lucky mouse. Happy July #kidlitartpostcard day! nancystarklee.com #KidLitArt #kidlit #strawberries #mouseillustration

In the latest interview, Lisa and I discussed all the teachers who helped us learn rhyme and then take it to the next level. I wanted to give them a shoutout!

When it’s Wednesday, it’s interview time. Let’s meet Lisa, a true paradigm. And our topic? One guess. Bet you know it. Success! We’re discussing all aspects of rhyme!

Motivator #9: Lisa Davis

When I started writing picture books, I knew I wanted to write in rhyme. And when I started this blog, I knew I wanted to have a conversation about it. I love rhyme, but there’s so much conflicting advice. Personally, I’ve heard the following: “Don’t write in rhyme.” I couldn’t listen to this because it […]

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We are back with more interviews, starting next week, Wednesday, June 17th! Follow along here on Bluesky or sign up for the newsletter so you don't miss a thing!

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#KidLit4Ceasefire is LIVE! Please check out the auction and bid on amazing items, including a screenplay critique from yours truly! www.32auctions.com/KidLit4Cease...

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Silent auction 'Third Annual #KidLit4Ceasefire Fundraiser' hosted online at 32auctions.

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It's Wednesday, which means another #kidlit writer interview! This week, I'm speaking with @marzkim.bsky.social, who is "always making something." We talk about her writing, illustrating, and everything in between!

Motivator #8: Maritza Ruiz-Kim

This week, I’m reconnecting with a fellow student from Storyteller Academy. Maritza and I were both selected for the Storyteller Academy Manuscript Showcase in 2023. It was such an exciting time, and leading up to the showcase, we were all in contact almost daily! But after the showcase ended, we lost touch. It’s been a […]

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Lindsey has great advice for queriers in the latest interview. I'll give you just a taste of it: "If you give up, you will never know what it feels like to finally have an agent who believes in your work. Hold onto that positive energy and KEEP GOING!!" www.keepwritingkidlit.com/lindsey-adus...

Did you know there's a giveaway in the latest interview? 👀👀👀 Read all the way to the end and enter for your chance to win a query critique from @laduskevich.bsky.social! Good luck!

It's finally time to reveal the #kidlit agent I'm interviewing this week... @laduskevich.bsky.social! Lindsey shares her path to becoming an agent, her plans for her first year, and everything on her #MSWL. Read to the end for a giveaway!

Agent Series #1: Lindsey Aduskevich

Welcome to our first interview of 2026! In planning for this year, I thought long and hard about the mission of Keep Writing Kidlit, considering the best ways to support writers working toward traditional publication. For many of us, that means querying agents. And, at this stage, it’s often a good idea to query newer […]

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It's almost time for our next interview... and it's a special one because I'm speaking with a #kidlit agent! You'll get to read it on Wednesday. Sign up for the newsletter so you don't miss it!

I'm sorry I've been so quiet on here, but NEW INTERVIEWS ARE COMING! We've got our first one of 2026 dropping on February 25th. (Because Wednesdays are great of course!) It's a special one and a bit of a change up, but I'll drop more hints about it as it gets closer! #kidlit

If you have something to donate, please consider it! More items are needed. (I donated a ten-page screenplay critique!) Let's help those in need! airtable.com/applmf5LfQBu...

Are you participating this year? I loved this post! #Storystorm

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Here is my post for Storystorm 2026! Love and hugs to @taralazar.bsky.social @mochimochiland.bsky.social and @pippinmathur.bsky.social taralazar.com/2026/01/03/s...

One of our amazing interviewees -- @drnancydraws.bsky.social -- won an Honorable Mention in the KidLit 411 Banner Design Contest. She'll be featured along with an Author Spotlight in December 2027. In the meantime, check out her entry below! Congrats, Nancy! www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...

Kidlit411 Banner Design Winners & Honorable Mention (2026 and 2027)

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It's the holidays, and if you want a little gift for yourself... How about a critique from @morganlau.bsky.social? Today is the LAST DAY to enter the giveaway! Go to the blog and read Morgan's interview to get all the details! I'm hoping you win!

It's the time of year for reflection & planning, remember '25 & imagining '26. Take some time this week to write down what you did in '25 to protect the right to read. Think about what worked & what didn't, of course, but also, how it felt. What was fun? What as a slog? What would you do again...

Hey #kidlit family! Check out this fun interview I did with Megan from @keepwritingkidlit.bsky.social. There may be a free critique in it for you! 😉✍️ #keepwritingkidlit #kdzpodcast

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I'm so excited about this week's interview! I'm talking to @morganlau.bsky.social about creating resources for the #kidlit community. Morgan has great advice, and she's also giving away a critique. Don't miss out! https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/morgan-lau/

I'm so excited about this week's interview! I'm talking to @morganlau.bsky.social about creating resources for the #kidlit community. Morgan has great advice, and she's also giving away a critique. Don't miss out! https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/morgan-lau/

Motivator #7: Morgan Lau

After discussing writing contests in the last interview, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that many of the people behind those endeavors are kidlit writers. Truly, the kindness of this community inspires its members to give back. This week, I’m speaking with a storyteller who did just that! Morgan is an author-illustrator, environmentalist, and […]

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Just a few more hours to enter the giveaway! Go to the blog and read the latest interview for all the details. Don't miss it! #kidlit

My absolute favorite quote from the last interview: "No writing is ever wasted." If you haven't yet, go read it and soak in all the wisdom from @felizreading.bsky.social. #kidlit

It's World Children's Day! I'm saddened every day by the children suffering around the world, from Ukraine, to Gaza, to Sudan. I called my reps today about protecting children in Gaza using the Foreign Affairs section of 5Calls. If you're taking action today too, I'd love to hear about it!

This week, I'm interviewing @felizreading.bsky.social, and we had a great time talking about writing contests. Adriana is also generously giving away a critique so go to the blog and make sure you're entered to win!

A little tease for tomorrow's interview and newsletter... we're talking about contests! If this topic interests you, go to the blog (link in bio) and get on the list. Can't wait to share it with you! #kidlit

There're only TWO DAYS LEFT to enter the latest giveaway. And the prize is a query critique! Read the most recent interview to find out how to enter! #kidlit #amquerying

I got a rejection today. I was bummed, but... I remembered my Query Pass Punch Card! It's the first time I've punched it since I created it. It took the sting away ever so slightly. Do you want one too? Just sign up for our newsletter! #kidlit #booksky www.keepwritingkidlit.com/subscribe/

What comes first... the writing or the art? Nancy explains her process as an author-illustrator: "Early on, I’d write everything down and then illustrate once the story was fleshed out."

It's less than one week at this point, but the graphic is still adorable! Please look out for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK on shelves near you 11/11/25. @briangehrlein.bsky.social wrote the book and he's a friend of the blog! Way to go, Brian! #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook

🚨 WNDB is committed to providing emergency grants to diverse authors & illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators experiencing dire financial need due to loss of SNAP benefits. We are now open for a new round of emergency grants, between $250 and $1,000 each. 💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency

After a short break, we are back with another wonderful interview. Don't miss reading all about @drnancydraws.bsky.social because you'll want to say you knew her before she was published! #kidlit https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/nancy-stark-lee/

Motivator #5: Nancy Stark Lee

I’ve said I wanted to interview kidlit creatives who I don’t know and I meant it. This week, I’m finally doing just that! Nancy and I have never met (though I did reach out to her at the suggestion of a mutual friend), and I am so excited to learn about her. Not only is […]

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