So excited for this year’s summit!

Picture Book Summit@picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Grab your scuba gear! This year, Picture Book Summit is swimming into unforeseen depths to bring new & fascinating discoveries to your picture book writing with Oceans of Possibility: A Deep Dive into Picture Book Craft.! ⁠ Mark your calendar for 10/3/26! Early Bird Registration begins June 4th. ⁠

Teachers & school librarians - I'm offering FREE virtual classroom visits on Friday 4/17 to share my upcoming picture book EVEN STEVEN: A BOOK ABOUT SHARING. More details & sign up info here: tinyurl.com/ufu9ywbh I can’t wait to share this book with readers!

Can’t wait to see #LuisanaDuarteArmendariz at #nErDcampCT happening Sat., March 7th in Norwalk! @ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #bookjoy #nerdcamp @jluss.bsky.social @agoodlibrarian.bsky.social Register by 2/24 at nerdcampct.org! #TLsky 🍎📚#Edusky

Can’t wait to see #PriyaGupta at #nErDcampCT happening Sat., March 7th in Norwalk! @ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #bookjoy #nerdcamp @jluss.bsky.social @agoodlibrarian.bsky.social Register by 2/24 at nerdcampct.org! #TLsky 🍎📚#Edusky

#ShelleyRotner will join us at #nErDcampCT happening Sat., March 7th in Norwalk! @ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #bookjoy #nerdcamp @jluss.bsky.social @agoodlibrarian.bsky.social Register by 2/24 at nerdcampct.org! #TLsky 🍎📚#Edusky

Cannot wait to spend time with amazing CT educators. #nErDcampCT is always such an inspiring day. Please join us!

@nerdcampct.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Can’t wait to see @deborahfreedman.net at #nErDcampCT happening Saturday, March 7th in Norwalk! @ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #bookjoy #nerdcamp @msthombookitis.bsky.social @jluss.bsky.social Register by 2/24 at nerdcampct.org! #TLsky 🍎📚#Edusky

Can’t wait to see #MattRyan at #nErDcampCT happening Sat., March 7th in Norwalk! @ctcasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #bookjoy #nerdcamp @jluss.bsky.social @agoodlibrarian.bsky.social Register by 2/24 at nerdcampct.org! #TLsky 🍎📚#Edusky

It's really special when both the top and honor spot of any given award go to your members! Congratulations to @rajanilarocca.bsky.social & @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for their #SCBWI Golden Kite wins in the nonfiction for younger readers category! So proud of you both.

★ THE SECOND LIFE OF SNAP, a “succinct and immersive” futuristic middle grade novel by Erin Entrada Kelly, is an “affirming contemplation of mortality and the necessity of community”

The Second Life of Snap by Erin Entrada Kelly

A dictatorial regime’s robot creation provides unexpected comfort to down-and-out tweens in this affirming contemplation of mort...

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Kidlit writers, check out @louisemaamodt.bsky.social's fabulous NF Fest post on supplemental material for picture books. There are links to so many stellar examples. And thank you, Lou, for including the board game for THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES! #kidlit #CanKidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/teac...

Teacher's Pet: Supplemental Guides Get Your Book Chosen

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Happy Book Birthday to PUNK TACO ADVENTURES by @adamwallenta.bsky.social Makana Wallenta, Keola Wallenta and an intergalactic crew of cartoonists! Begin your cosmic quest for love and peace today! More Info Here: https://bit.ly/4reLUuD #bookbirthday #kidlit

TWO exciting things to share: #1: ONE GIRL'S VOICE received a @scbwi.bsky.social Golden Kite Honor Award! #2: The #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest is just around the corner. Check out the Heads-Up post for dates, guidelines & incredible prizes: viviankirkfield.com/2026/02/07/h...

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...

You are invited to join Ellen Paul in conversation with AASL presidential candidate @technojohnson.bsky.social on Feb. 11 @ 4pm on Zoom. A passionate advocate for #schoollibraries, come hear about her journey & her vision. @aaslala.bsky.social 🍎📚 @msthombookitis.bsky.social @jluss.bsky.social

PLENTY OF PANCAKES is a Kids' Indie Next List pick for Jan/Feb 2026! Thank you, independent booksellers! This sequel to my debut book Dozens of Doughnuts releases 1/27/26. You can preorder a signed copy at my local store, Belmont Books, & they will ship it to you! 🥞 belmontbooks.bsky.social

This was amazing! Thank you, Andrea!

CT Association of School Librarians (CASL)@ctcasl.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Tuesday, Jan. 27 - #CASLTechIt presents the amazing @andreatrudeau.bsky.social - there’s still time to register! See the info on the graphic or visit ctcasl.org. 📚🍎 #TLSky @aaslala.bsky.social

The next virtual Let’s Library features the amazing @smwordsmith.bsky.social talking about what else . . . Manga! Register at ctcasl.org - we hope to see you there! @aaslala.bsky.social @jluss.bsky.social #TLSky 📚🍎

This month’s AASL In the Know highlights the Top Five updates shaping school librarianship as the new year begins—from timely research and professional learning opportunities to election news and exemplary programs. Start the year connected, inspired, and ready to lead. https://vimeo.com/1152681284

AASL IN THE KNOW | January 2026: New Year Highlights

Kick off the new year with January’s AASL In the Know, featuring the Top Five updates shaping school librarianship right now. Explore new international research…

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CT librarians, teachers, and administrators- 5 more days to nominate someone for the #CTCASLRosenAward for January 2026. For more information & to apply - bit.ly/RosenAwardCASL @msthombookitis.bsky.social @jluss.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @valeriebolling.bsky.social! 📚 MARCH FOR HOPE illustrated by Monica Mikai and published by Norton Young Readers is available. Find it here: buff.ly/Rn2ODHP #kidlit

I look forward to celebrating 2026 with you. I hope you'll join me in welcoming #themarchforhope on January 20 (including an audiobook narrated by me!) and the paperback release of #togetherweride on Feb. 3. www.valeriebolling.com/the-march-fo... www.valeriebolling.com/together-we-...

This is the last reminder about my goal-setting class that will be offered on January 15. If you are interested, please register by January 10. For more information about the class and how to join, please DM me with your email address. #kidlit #writingcommunity #writersky #goals #goalsetting2026

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Funny Books for Older Kids afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/20/3...

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Funny Books for Older Kids

Hijinks ensue. You have been warned.

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What a great CASL Tech-it presentation from @techielibgrl.com! Thank you for sharing your insights and ideas this evening, Heather. #ctcasl

Join us for a FREE #Webinar on Nov. 5th! Hosted by Betsy Bird (@fuse8.bsky.social), five publishers will chat about their forthcoming books! Register here: ow.ly/Os3J50XbchX%... P.S. All participants will be entered for a #BookGiveaway 🎉 #IndieKidsBookBuzz #NewBooks #KidLit #BookSky #BookWebinar

There's still time to sign up for this two-night mini @highlightsfound with @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social and me! We hope to see you there! Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/mar... #kidlit #bookpromotion #marketingtips

Are you ready for #13BooksofHalloween? Each weekday we'll be highlighting spooktacular new #kidlit. First up, @stephenking.bsky.social + Maurice Sendak's #picturebook HANSEL AND GRETEL @harperkids.bsky.social: www.hornbookguide.com/site/?review... #HornBOO #13DaysofHalloween #HBGuide #HBHerald

I can’t wait! The sessions sound amazing! #scbwiNY26

SCBWI@scbwi.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Registration for the SCBWI 2026 New York Conference opens TODAY, October 14 @ 10am PST ! 🎉 ⁠View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta (and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com) #scbwiNY26 ⁠

Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹 This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨ Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌 youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...

No Cats In The Library 🐱📚 | Reading Rainbow 📖 🌈 | Full Episode | @Kidzuko​

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The Deltas are back for a new challenge in Lindsay Currie's THE HOUSE WITH NO KEYS, testing their individual strengths & their friendship. Tension & high stakes of the escape room setting paired w/the enduring friendship of the Deltas makes this sequel another winner. #MGLit @sbkslibrary.bsky.social