Kris Rashid
@krisrashid.bsky.social
She/her. Picture Book Author represented by Janine Le at JLLA / Blogmaster for the @SCBWIEPA.bsky.social / School library volunteer / 2025 #PBParty finalist / Here for #PictureBooks and #KidLit
Meet Eva Scalzo! We're looking forward to Eva's webinar "Beyond the Surface–Crafting Authentic Invisible Representation in Children’s Books" on 8/27. Find out more in this interview on the blog! @evascalzo.bsky.social @krisrashid.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/07/02/a...
Faculty picks for: Illustrator Challenge @reaganlehman.net Silent Pitch @krisrashid.bsky.social Portfolio Showcase @julianplum.com Enthusiastic to receive our “Little Golden Keynote” books, created by Maryn Arreguín for our @scbwiepa.bsky.social retreat @boydsmills.bsky.social #KidLitMegaFeed
Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION!@caitdarfler.com · 4mo agoAbsolutely lovely people being goofballs. @krisrashid.bsky.social @julianplum.com @reaganlehman.net Maryn Arreguín #poconoandthethreebears #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity
Critique groups colliding! Wonderful start to our @scbwiepa.bsky.social retreat @boydsmills.bsky.social with @caitdarfler.com and @sarahclaxton.bsky.social #KidLitMegaFeed #PictureBooks #AmRevising
Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION!@caitdarfler.com · 4mo agoPrepping for a little writing time. This is @boydsmills.bsky.social at the @scbwiepa.bsky.social #poconoandthethreebears -with @krisrashid.bsky.social & @sarahclaxton.bsky.social
Being a #PBParty finalist last year led to signing with my agent. This year I’m cheering on everyone who’s entering, and I’m cheering on @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social & the team as they do so much behind the scenes to offer this amazing opportunity for PB creators! #KidLitMegaFeed #PictureBooks
Mindy Alyse Weiss@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 5mo agoThe #PBParty contest starts in 24 hours. Wahoooo! Enter between midnight and 8 pm Eastern on March 17. Don't wait until the last minute--there's a lot of info needed & you don't want to risk tech issues - especially with 44+ agents/editors! mindyalyseweiss.com/...
A roundup of recent good news from Eastern PA SCBWI members! #KidLitMegaFeed
SCBWI Eastern PA@scbwiepa.bsky.social · 5mo agoIt's time for Member News! See what our Eastern PA SCBWI members shared with us this month! @mattphelandraws.bsky.social @dianawallachauthor.bsky.social @berrietr.bsky.social @rshifman.bsky.social @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social @krisrashid.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/m...
This message from a South Philly mural feels perfect for today, and every day: ❤️ Choose Love ❤️
I’m excited to announce that I’m now represented by @janinele.bsky.social at JLLA!!! Grateful to so many who have been along on my writing journey thus far, but for now I’ll start with a shoutout to #PBParty for providing the opportunity for this connection! #KidLitMegaFeed #PictureBooks
A few highlights from my critique group’s field trip to Society of Illustrators last month: Original Art 2025 and Edward Gorey! @soi128.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit
What I shared this year at my #PictureBook critique group holiday read aloud ❄️ A Snow Day for Amos McGee by Philip & Erin Stead ❄️ #KidLitMegaFeed
The Grace Lin exhibit at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is delightful. How cool to see early sketches paired with final illustrations. And, as a Book Friends Forever podcast patron, I recognize that notebook cover! @authorgracelin.bsky.social @carlemuseum.bsky.social #KidLitArt
Grace Lin@authorgracelin.bsky.social · 10mo agoIt’s getting chilly which means the end of the year is coming—which also means the end of my exhibit @carlemuseum.bsky.social ! Make your November (or early Dec) plans to see it NOW because it goes down as soon as 2026 arrives! Catch the show while you can: carlemuseum.org/explore-art/...
Philly Bookstore Crawl is tomorrow! Lots of bookstores to explore, plus giveaways, author signings, and more! www.phillybookstorecrawl.com/updates
News + Updates — The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl
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Eric Smith@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 12mo agoTomorrow is the day. The third Philly Bookstore Crawl. 📚 40+ bookstores 📝 Dozens of authors 🎁 Giveaways from publishers 💪🏽 A "Right to Read" protest party And more. It's a labor of love that costs little, and gives a lot. I hope you'll hit the streets, buy some books. www.phillybookstorecrawl.com
Want to take your illustrator or PB author career to the next level? Come to our event on 9/27 in Lancaster! We'll have PRH Art Director Véronique Sweet to review illustrator work. Find out more in this interview with Véronique by @berrietr.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/07/09/c...
One of my favorite board books, @katytanis.bsky.social‘s LOVE IN THE WILD, spotted in the wild today in a Philadelphia shop window 🌈
Honored to have attended Neighborhood Literary’s first community event tonight. Just opened, and already supporting local writers. Thanks @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social!
Eric Smith@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · last yr.So excited to finally talk about Neighborhood Literary, an agency with an extra focus on taking care of our local writer communities. 🏠 The door is open. 🫖 The kettle is on. ✨ Come on in. Good neighbors make good books. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/blog/come-on...
I made a starter pack for 2025 #PBParty Finalists. If you're a finalist not already listed here, reach out and I'll add you! #KidLit #PictureBooks go.bsky.app/FeThUma
Excited to be a #PBParty finalist this year!! #KidLit #PictureBooks
Mindy Alyse Weiss@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · last yr.The list of 2025 #PBParty finalists is live! I'm cheering for the finalists and sending tons and tons of hugs to those who didn't make it in this time. (((Hugs))) Huge thanks to all the amazing judges - they put so many hours into this contest. 💖 mindyalyseweiss.com/...
Meet Taj McCoy! Taj will be presenting an upcoming webinar focused on distinguishing characters through dialogue on March 13. Find out more about Taj and the webinar in this interview with Kristen Rashid. @tajmccoy.bsky.social @krisrashid.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/02/12/i...
A few images from the Society of Illustrators Original Art exhibit in NYC. So many beautiful illustrations from recent #PictureBooks @soi128.bsky.social
Long distance #kidlit critique group partners keeping up our annual holiday in-person meetup tradition! @marianarios.bsky.social
Ask the Agent Question of the Day: (very paraphrased): “I’m worried about what to write given the precarious state of EVERYTHING. Help!” Well I can’t help with EVERYTHING but maybe this will help a little??? www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...
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It took me a while to stop crying and resolve to help people who will be targeted (starting 1/20/25). I am also trying to reconnect to even a scrap of joy, by tiptoeing back into writing. But...I kee…
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If you self identify as a member of the #kidlit community, and you recently joined Bluesky, and you’re looking for a quick way to plug into the kidlit conversation here, @boringstorybook.com has a Kidlit Community starter pack that will do the trick. 💙❤️ go.bsky.app/3EhKVqU
Submission Shine Online Critique Intensive is coming up! Truly a unique event: #KidLit writers receive written feedback from an agent on multiple manuscripts & meet with them to discuss. A few spots are left to work with @sandraproudman.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2024/11/04/i...
Interview with Literary Associate Sandra Proudman, by Grace Coffey
Grace Coffey interviews literary associate Sandra Proudman in advance of the upcoming Submission Shine Online Critique Intensive in January 2025. Interview with Literary Associate Sandra Proudman, …
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