Newly Updated! 60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen #ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit

60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids - Pragmatic Mom

58 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids including topics such as disability and neurodiversity.

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Newly Updated! 45 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children’s Books buff.ly/3xLMk5p via @pragmaticmom #Jewish #KidLit #contemporary

45 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children's Books - Pragmatic Mom

38 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children's Books. A book list to show Jewish modern day life around the world.

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Multicultural Board Books: Top 10 Picks - Pragmatic Mom

20 Wonderful Multicultural Board Books for Babies and Toddlers. A fantastic selection of diverse books for storytime.

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Adding this to my list! Haven’t read it yet but I imagine it will be a fabulous book for all schools to have on their shelves.

Andrea L. Mack@andreamack.bsky.social · last yr.

MORE THAN WORDS by Roz McLean describes many different ways of communicating. Loved the beautiful illustrations! I especially appreciate this book for all the quiet kids who communicate in their own unique ways. It would be great for classroom discussion! #kidlit 👍🏻📚 #primarysky #booksky

🇨🇦 Canadian Authors! 🇨🇦

Heather J. “I Should Be Writing” Wood@rollwithheather.bsky.social · last yr.

Canadian authors: registration for the Public Lending Right #PLR program is open now until May 1, 2025. This awesome program pays royalties to Canadian authors for books in Canadian public libraries. For those already enrolled, payments should be arriving soon. publiclendingright.ca

It's always been the case that "buying" an ebook from amazon was only actually a loan they could rescind at any point, but lately Amazon have gone harder on this, and it is 100% so that they can wipe banned books from your libraries without your consent. Buy direct from authors. Get your files.

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Yes!! I’ve been hearing/reading/saying this for weeks. This is what they want you to pay attention to. It’s a distraction from everything else that’s happening in the background. Pay attention. Look deeper.

The Verge@theverge.com · last yr.

The war on DEI is a smoke screen

Still scratching my head how leaving to live your freckles is seen as a DEI threat worth of banning this book by Julianne Moore. Here’s a reminder to add it to your own library since it’s being banned from schools. Thanks for the post on this one @penamerica.bsky.social #imwiththebanned #kidlit

…orrrr… we could just celebrate any kid who reads for fun, entertainment, or any other reason. Never mind how gross it is to add a pinch of food shaming?!

Kate Messner@katemessner.com · last yr.

Can you imagine how adult readers would respond to this? "Sorry...no more mysteries or romance novels until you polish off Crime and Punishment..."

Are picture books undervalued? Author and LoC Ambassador for young people’s literature Mac Barnett thinks so — and so do I. #KidLit #literacy #reading #publishing #selfpublishing www.npr.org/2025/02/07/n...

Are picture books undervalued? Our new 'ambassador' of children's books thinks so

Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle. ...

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I feel like we remove power from amazon by NOT TALKING ABOUT AMAZON. Mention the library. Mention the indie bookseller. Mention the direct stores. LINK to the publisher or the direct store or the author website. You don’t even have to bring up Amazon or link to them.

Quite obvious:

Hi, I'm Karen Richard, a former #SLP and #Storyteller turned #StartUp founder and #AuthorCoach. Empowering aspiring #KidLit authors to fill the world with stories that matter. Self-Publishing Software and Support: made.live

For my friends looking to support more 🇨🇦 businesses. Here's a great list or Canadian brands to look for on store shelves. Screenshot it, save it to your favorites, and check it out next time you go shopping. #shopCanadian

George Takei@georgetakei.bsky.social · 2y ago

Support Canadian alternatives!

I am so proud to see SIXTEEN Canadian books made the ALA's 2025 Rainbow Book List. Want to know how to support 🇨🇦 and 🏳️‍🌈 authors? #buyCanadianBooks !! Representation matters. Bravo, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

The Canadian Children's Book Centre@kidsbookcentre.bsky.social · last yr.

Sixteen (yes, sixteen!) Canadian books were included on the ALA's 2025 Rainbow Book List. The annual list highlights books with significant and authentic 2SLGBTQTIA+ representation recommended for young readers. #BookSky Details: bit.ly/4gvTRpo

Amazing news for those looking for alternatives!!

TechCrunch@techcrunch.com · last yr.

Flashes, a photo-sharing app for Bluesky, opens beta

Great reminder about process and progress… #writingcommunity

The Authors Guild@authorsguild.org · last yr.

"It’s not just the final story—that pitch-perfect and cleanly-edited draft or the beautifully bound book that you and (hopefully) readers can hold—that matters. What matters the most is the blank page where you start." www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...

Trying to keep up with copyright and AI? We have a recent update from @copyrightalliance.org !!

Copyright Alliance@copyrightalliance.org · last yr.

On Jan. 29, the U.S. #Copyright Office released Part 2 of its #AI Study, analyzing issues re: the copyrightability of works that are partially or wholly generated by AI. Read our report summary by Jackeline Zelaya to learn what the Office has to say! copyrightalliance.org/ai-report-pa...

It’s 🎉 #KidLitArtPostcard 🎉 day! The perfect day to find your ideal illustration style or the artist for your next project. Check it out and make some connections!!

#TLSkyChat A6: The ALSC Notable Children's Books List was released last week. www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...

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Each year a committee of ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outs...

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My TBR pile just keeps growing

🚨Attention PB authors looking for illustration inspiration! Check out #KidLitArtPostcard day (tomorrow). A great opportunity to find your ideal art style (and maybe your next illustrator).

Gina Perry@ginaperry.bsky.social · last yr.

Hello new and old #kidlit - Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day! You can read all about the monthly #kidlitart event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

So happy I finally made the leap over here. Reminiscent of early-days Twitter. Please, please, please don't let this place get taken over by idiots! Seriously wondering what took me so long.

Still one of my favorites. Gifted to countless preschoolers heading to kindergarten. Still do this with my sometimes "too cool for mom" 11yo. #audreypenn forever!

Fenyx Wright@fyreyfenyx.bsky.social · 2y ago

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 8

Heads up aspiring #kidlit authors!! This thread is a GREAT place to search for an illustrator for your next (or current) project!

Davis Bickford@davis.social · last yr.

ARTISTS! Let’s do an art share! There are now nearly 31 MILLION Bluesky accounts! In a world that feels particularly chaotic, let’s take a moment to find each other and celebrate one another. Spread the post to reach the most! 💙

The 23 Most Banned Picture Books of the 2023-24 School Year. Many titles are sure to surprise you. *Immediately adds all to cart* Remember to support your local #bookshop! Even if they don't have these titles in stock, most would be *ecstatic* to bring them in for you! pen.org/banned-pictu...

The 23 Most Banned Picture Books of the 2023-2024 School Year - PEN America

These are the most banned picture books of the 2023-2024 school year. Most feature LGBTQ+ identities, including lighthearted fiction about animals.

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@bookshop-org.bsky.social any plans for 🇨🇦?

This looks like a great find, given that he world lately. Thanks!!

Joyce Grant@jgcanada.bsky.social · 2y ago

A great way to avoid the drama and chaos is to put on your critical-thinking hat. Tying mine on tightly so the winds of nonsense don't blow it off. BTW, there's a book for that. @kidscanpress.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social @cbcqueenspark.bsky.social

Hey #kidlit, with everything going on in the world I think we could all use a collective reminder. *Why* do you choose to make books for children?