Sherry
@shdubis.bsky.social
Unagented PB writer, Member of SCBWI, 12x12, Reading advocate & literacy tutor. Cross-country skier, hiker, and “closet” organizer.
Thanks to author of this forthcoming title for the generous PB critique. I can’t wait to hear from Nisha Lignon!
Yesterday was World Ocean Day! Our beautiful deep seas are a treasure, and I love to write books about them... #kidlit #STEM #amreading #amwriting #writingcommunity #worldoceanday #books #edusky #education #nonfiction
Bonus Day Post! amynielsenauthor.com/2026/06/06/t...
The “Too Classic” Problem in Picture Books and How to Fix It
As a kid lit literary agent, I read hundreds—if not thousands—of picture book submissions every year. And one thing I keep noticing in manuscripts that may be holding authors back from landing repr…
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DAY 5! writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/05/g...
Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2026, Day 5: Managing BIG Feelings About Your Work by Julian Plum (6/5/26)
Dear Kidlit Zombie Week friends, Welcome to the fifth post of Kidlit Zombie Week 2026! Whether it’s your first time joining us or you’ve resurrected manuscripts with us before, we hope …
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I was a at conference yesterday, so had to play catch up for Day 4's Guest post by Rosie Pova. writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/g...
Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2026, Day 4- Before You Give Up on That Manuscript… Ask These Questions by Rosie J. Pova (6/4/26)
Dear Kidlit Zombie Week friends, Welcome to the fourth post of Kidlit Zombie Week 2026! Whether it’s your first time joining us or you’ve resurrected manuscripts with us before, youR…
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ZOMBIE WEEK DAY #3 This literal “monster mash” of story elements could very well satisfy an agent/editor’s request for “mash-ups” or at the very least a fun exercise. www.christinashawn.com/blog/asrama0...
Franken-Story — CHRISTINA SHAWN - AUTHOR
A great revision strategy is combining two older stories, but what happens when they begin to feel awkwardly stitched together like a FRANKEN-STORY!?! Here are some tips and tricks to smooth out the s...
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Check out this picture book post about the JLG Gold Standard Selection, No Legs, No Limits. I just sent my local library a purchase request. kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2026/06/02/2...
2026 Kidlit Zombie Week Day 2: The Many Resyrrections of No Legs, No Limits by Kanya Sesser and Nisha Lamsam Ligon
Hi, everyone! Kaitlyn Sanchez here! I’m so excited to share this awesome blog guest blog post by my wonderful clients Kanya Sesser and Nisha Lamsam Ligon. This is about the journey their book…
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Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2026, Day 1- The Blank Page: How I Brought an Old Manuscript Back to Life by Marcie Colleen (6/1/26) writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/g...
Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2026, Day 1- The Blank Page: How I Brought an Old Manuscript Back to Life by Marcie Colleen (6/1/26)
Dear Kidlit Zombie Week friends, Welcome to the first post of Kidlit Zombie Week 2026! Whether it’s your first time joining us, or you’ve resurrected manuscripts with us before, youR…
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If two heads are better than one, just think how delicious...er, great 4 or more brains dissecting your project could be. But you've got to be in it to win it. Just 4 more days to get your head in the #KidlitZombieWeek game. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt
New England SCBWI members may recognize this picture book author and poet from our Monday mingles. Check out this author spotlight post on OPB. www.onlypicturebooks.com/2026/05/11/b...
Behind the Books: Spotlight on Matt Forrest Esenwine - Only Picture Books
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A picture book just right for today! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
Celebrate Mother's Day with Kate Hosford!
Anchors aweigh, readers, writers, and lovers of heartwarming reads! ⛵💕 Mother's Day is here, and we're celebrating with a story made for sharing. We're thrilled to welcome author Kate Hosford and her...
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And we had one winner of the Flora Stieglitz Straus Award for Nonfiction for younger readers: The One and Only Googoosh: Iran's Beloved Superstar by Azadeh Westergaard
WIP. The draft I've barfed out onto 90 plus pages is infinitely more well-intentioned and coherent than many posts relating to current events. Yet those words may never see the light of day. Many words should not. I'll leave it at that.
Pair this with a detailed assessment of the current state of the industry from @hunderdown.bsky.social here: bsky.app/profile/hund... for an honest appraisal that's not entirely without hope.
Jyn Hall@jynhall.bsky.social · 4mo agoThanks, @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social for this honest look at the industry. #kidlit #writingcommunity #amquerying open.substack.com/pub/vickyweb...
Perspective Matters! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Author Naja Lund Aparico on Portraying Her Native Greenland as It Really Is
Greenlandic Inuk author Naja Lund Aparico breaks down the enduring myths surrounding Greenland and how she aims to offer more authentic representation through her picture book 'Seasons by the Lake.'
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THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!! viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t...
THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!!
Hurray! It’s time for the #50PreciousWords 2026 International Writing Contest! And THIS is the OFFICIAL contest post. If you are participating, please read through the guidelines and then pos…
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What I love about 12x12 is the community atmosphere. People are responsive and supportive. The flexibility and treasure trove of resources allows me to access high quality craft and business information on my schedule. @12x12challenge.bsky.social #12x12PB www.12x12challenge.com/membership
⭐️Who’s excited for our first ever Application Prep Party??⭐️ Join us tomorrow, Thursday February 12th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time for an event you don’t want to miss!
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, HOME AWAY FROM HOME by Nazneen Akbari, illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh (@barefootbooks.bsky.social) out on Feb. 3. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Auctions today! Help someone in need put a little joy into your own creative pursuits. www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
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I’m donating a portfolio or picture book manuscript/dummy review to this auction to benefit folks in Minnesota! You can bid here: tinyurl.com/476wtx8n #kidlit #books
