So cool.

Massimo (mirror)@rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · last mo.

A fluffy bear floating through the water in search of fish. Bears can float due to their thick layers of fat, which is less dense than water. Brown bears accumulate extra body fat during fall, allowing them to float while "snorkeling" for salmon. Original post

If you missed the solar eclipse, this is what it looked like:

Thrilled & blessed to be part of the team of dedicated educators who made this book possible. Can’t wait to see it on the shelves this December! #kidlit #childrensbooks #nonfiction #research

They've lost the 9yos

New interview up at Jonathan Roth's blog: jonathan-roth.com/2025/09/10/g... #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #picturebook #outdooradventure #edusky #skybrarians #newbooks

I'm thrilled to announce that I've signed with Tasneem Motala @belcastroagency.bsky.social. I don't think I could ask for a literary agent more aligned with my values, goals, challenges, and sense of humor. I'm looking forward to working with her. @seraphecda.bsky.social

Classroom/Library enrollment was down pretty bad in February. National chaos and uncertainly likely has something to do with it. Can you help me make sure that all the educators on bluesky know Skype a Scientist exists and is ready to connect them with scientists? Every RT helps! #EduSky #STEMEd

Skype a Scientist@skypeascientist.bsky.social · 2y ago

Hi! We're Skype a Scientist! We're a free program that matches scientists with classrooms, scout troops, libraries, & other groups for Q&As all about science. Get matched with a scientist for a virtual conversation! We have 30+ types of scientist & match weekly. www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

Happy 20th to the entire Avatar crew! Two decades just went by in a blink. Watching my kids dive deep into the Avatar fandom has been so beautiful. Enjoying the show with them has been a seminal parental experience! #AvatarthelastAirbender

We are a group of #kidlit creators heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We aim to raise desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 26th. Stay tuned for more details! Follow IG: @kidlitforlosangeles Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

But really, you have so many resources at your fingertips with a library card. Our district doesn't just offer books, music, and videos. You can get help finding a job, use a 3-D printer or our DMPL, take a class, check out a health kit, get a pass to our state parks, and more! It's all free.

I love this award. It's so fun.

Cybils Awards@cybilsawards.bsky.social · 2y ago

If you like strolling through pop-up art shows, @100scopenotes.bsky.social display of the Undies Case Cover Awards winners is going to have you running to the library to get a peak for yourself. And the 2024 Undies Case Cover Awards Go To . . . 100scopenotes.com/20...

Editors, art directors, & others who hire freelance illustrators: pls answer a 7-question multiple choice survey re: how you find artists? You can stay anonymous: hiring-illus.paperform.co Researching for my @scbwi.bsky.social wkshop at #scbwiNY25 + will also share aggregate results publicly.

Hiring Illustrators: Insights From Decision-Makers

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Jane Eyre Jane Fyre Jane Water Jane Earthe Long ago, the four Janes lived togethir yn harmonye... Until the Fyre Janes attackid.

This is fascinating. I'm hoping that people think about what Hank says here. Like him, I'm hoping that we aren't stuck in some equivalent of the witch burning stage for a long time.

Hank Green@hankgreen.bsky.social · 2y ago

This is one of those videos that you could work on forever, but suddenly it felt very important to make it, so I finally did: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Pn...

Stances like this are why I’m here.

Bluesky@bsky.app · 2y ago

A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.

I've got news: What works these days in #kidlit submissions, from my experience and convos with agents and authors. Get ready to submit! Handouts, time for questions, and a recording. $59 online. Dec. 16 and 18 Please tell your friends! www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/suc...

Successful Strategies for Submitting Your Manuscript to Agents and Editors - Highlights Foundation

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I'm starting a new adventure. Our library district just offered me a job as a YPL Children's Services Assistant. It's part-time, only three days/week. I'm really excited to be working with kids, and with the librarians who interviewed me. And I'll still have time to write.

It's been fun seeing familiar faces pop up here this week! If you're just arriving & are an author, illustrator, educator, or librarian, here's a list of like-minded folks to follow: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... And here's how to add yourself to the list: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Kidlit Community on Bluesky Social (Responses)

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Welcome, new Bluesky users! 🦋 Feel free to check out my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky, a work-in-progress with the help of the community here: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... Quickstart Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu... Starter Threads: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/st...