Katie L. Carroll

A graphic captioned Trans Femme Leads. Little Fish by Casey Plett. Little Blue Encyclopedia by Hazel Jane Plante. Letters for My Sisters edited by Andrea James and Deanne Thornton. For Today I am a boy by Kim Fu. Trans Galactic Bike Ride edited by Lydia Rogue. Dreadnought by April Daniels. The Companion by EE Ottoman. In the Valley, A Shadow by Samantha Tano. Finding my Name by Estelle Grant.

A graphic captioned Trans Femme Leads. Black Flame by Gretchen Felker-Martin. The Seep by Chana Porter. Disintegrate Dissociate by Arielle Twist. Reverse Tomboy by Auto Anon. Queen of Faces by Petra Lord. Nameless Woman An Anthology of Fiction by Trans Women of Color edited by Ellyn Pena, Jamie Berrout, and Venus Selenite. Scatter by Molly J. Bragg. The Hatchling by Vyria Durav. Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki.

A graphic captioned Trans Femme Leads. Hot Girls with Balls by Benedict Nguyen. Once Upon a Punk Show by Katie Lyn Forrest. Alters by Paul Jenkins and Leila Leiz. Wild Geese by Soula Emmanuel. As Old as Thyme by Alix Nicoud. Infect by Torrey Peters. The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang. Succulent Trans-Inclusive Sapphic Erotic Comics edited by Niki Smith, Ollie Hicks and Tab Kimpton. Best Woman by Rose Dommu.

A graphic captioned Trans Femme Leads. Mother Maiden Crone edited by Gwen Benaway. Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo Duvall. Fierce Femmes and Notorius Liars by Kai Cheng Thom. For the Love of April French by Penny Almes. Where the Stars are by Micah Flowers. Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlor. I Hope we Choose Love by Kai Cheng Thom. The Dawnhounds by Sascha Stronach. The Library Thief by Kuchenga Shenje.

Women, am I right? 🏳️‍⚧️✨️

A collection of books with trans women or transfemme leads, not all authors may be transfemme but most are. (1/2)

My first picture book is officially in stores today! This NF book tells the tale of the Tulalip Beaver Project and the healing that happens when we move beavers to a place where they can be free.
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Congrats! Looks adorable and informative. Adding it to my library list.

NATIONAL LEGISLATION Freedom to Read FIGHT BOOK BANS ACT - H.R.7691 • Provides federal grants to help districts protect students' access to educational materials RIGHT TO READ ACT - H.R.6440 / S.3365 • Invests in literacy & school libraries • Promotes staffing certified school librarians • Expands access to diverse, engaging books • Defends First Amendment rights in school libraries

With 21 States’ Attorneys General signing onto Florida’s “libraries are government speech” argument, it’s more important than ever to pass legislation nationally in support of the Freedom to Read.

Here are two bills to write your Congressperson and Senator about:

Whenever I teach a writing or publishing class or workshop, I'm always excited when it sparks something in one of the attendees.

Inevitably, though, it sparks (or resparks) something in me as well!

The cover of the picture book Hank Finds an Egg by Rebecca Dudley. The cover illustration is a photograph of miniatures. A small bear like creature in a forest standa over a tiny egg.

Hank Finds an Egg by Rebecca Dudley is a wordless picture book. It's always fascinating to see a story told only with images.
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The cover of the picture book Look, words by Gabi Snyder and pictures by Samantha Cotterill. The illustrations are in a cut paper style. The cover depicts a boys writing in a book, surrounded by trees and flowers.

I was looking for examples of picture book illustrations in 3D style and came across Look, words by Gabi Snyder and pictures by Samantha Cotterill. Love the use of shadow and light in this book.
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The cover of the picture book Duck & Goose by Tad Hills. The illustration shows a young duck and goose sitting back to back on a large polka-dot patterned ball.

Duck & Goose by Tad Hills is a favorite in our house.
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The cover of the nonfiction children's book Stalactite & Stalagmite by Drew Beckmeyer. The illustration depicts an anthropomorphized Stalactite and Stalagmite in a cave.

Another Caldecott Honor book with Stalactite & Stalagmite by Drew Beckmeyer.

I did not expect to get so emotional over anthropomorphized mineral deposits that experience the evolution of the planet and themselves throughout time.

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Get better at exposing yourself to all the different kinds of art this world has to offer!!!!! It will save you!

This is a new one.

We authors for a while were plagued with scams disguised as book clubs. "Hi we picked your book for our book club" followed by "we need a lot of money."

Today: I got an email purportedly from another AUTHOR.

It's definitely a scam. These are so painfully cruel.

I've been getting of these types of emails every day. One from a person claiming to be a Scholastic editor.

I've been around the publishing business long enough to see them for what they are. But I can see how people might fall for them, especially in an industry that's so hard to break into.

I got one from "Jeff Kinney" today claiming he read and loved my children's nonfiction book about the Voyager space missions. It was from a gmail account with the handle authorjeffk.

It's exhausting being an author right now.

The cover of the picture book Norman and the Smell of Adventure by Ryan T. Higgins. The illustration shows Norman the porcupine with a backpack and walking stick, trekking across a hilly landscape.

Norman and the Smell of Adventure by Ryan T. Higgins. Who doesn't love a story about a porcupine who is best friends with a tree? A thoughtful continuation of this series.

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The cover of the picture book The Old Sleigh by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey. A man tends to a horse pulling a sleigh with a boy and logs in it. They are on snowy hills.

Lots of nostalgia in The Old Sleigh by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey.

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The cover of the picture book What Kind of Car Does a T. Rex Drive? by Mark Lee and Brian Biggs. The illustration depicts a very large T. Rex at a car lot.

What Kind of Car Does a T. Rex Drive? by Mark Lee and Brian Biggs is very silly. I liked how the kids were so much smarter than the grown-up.

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Script if you need it:

I’m calling to tell Representative ____ to oppose H.R. 7661. This bill would pressure schools to remove titles that discuss lived experiences that some politicians find controversial. I don’t think trans people are controversial. (contin)

A photograph, in burnt-orange colour tones, of a maple leaf with a heart-shaped hole forms the background of a square image. 19 book covers are arranged in a pyramid shape down the right-hand side and across the bottom. To the left, white text in an arc says "Hidden Gems!" Below that more white text reads: "19 books by Canadian authors you may never have heard of (but will totally wonder how your bookshelves lived without!)" At the top of the pyramid of covers, to the right, it provides the date of the promo: March 1st to 15th, only on Itchi.io. The books involved are as follows, from the top of the pyramid and then down, from left to right: The Lion The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle The Dragon Next Door River of Crows Hope is the Thing with Feathers The Clockwork Empire Flesh and Bone Goblin Girl Moonshadow's Guardian Your Blood and Bones Winner Takes All The Flaws of Gravity Scrap Metal Angel Destined to be Normal Clipped Bloody Spade Baker Thief Path of the Warrior Prince Ewald the Brave

Who's up early and looking for something new to read this weekend? 😊 #BookSky #reading #books

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Today we've immortal girls, sneaky weasels, irresistible futons, and tigers with a penchant for sweets. It's @cuentodeluz.bsky.social, Floris Books & @geckopress.bsky.social in a @pubspotlight.bsky.social preview! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/03/06/p...

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
The Unhaunters return to the chimera hag coven in the park with their tribute.

Take a stroll back through these posts to see more kid friendly creepy urban adventures.

Seeking representation and work.
#MiddleGrade #GraphicNovel #Comics #Illustration

Why We Must Fight to Stop HR 7661 Before It Destroys the Lives of American Children Lately I’ve been calling my House rep and screaming about one zillion things, and maybe you have too. But today I want to talk about one thing in particular you should add to your list: H.R. 7661 i…

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I wrote a YA modern-day gender-swapped Hamlet, so you'd think it would be Hamlet.

But it's not! It's King Lear.

(and I also love Romeo + Juliet)

The illustrator doesn’t illustrate the book. An illustrator adds to the story. An illustrator adds the level of emotion. An illustrator adds the colour. ~ Mem Fox

Illustration of forest animals having a picnic in a clearing, surrounded by wildflowers

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids.

🌟Interested in new book projects + other kids-related projects 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Rep' by Tracy Marchini Literary

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

A group of faces colored red, yellow, purple and green frown at the viewer with THE REJECTIONS written in red above and NO NO NO NO NO under them. Author/Illustrator BrianKirbyStudio.com Represented by Kaitlyn Sanchez Bradford Literary Agency

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Don’t let rejections get you down. 😉

I’m Brian, I write and draw picture books. See what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com.

I’m represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
@bradfordagents.bsky.social

An illustration of slugs eating mushrooms in front of a stone wall. Behind the stone wall is a garden and a grumpy gnome pointing to my Name and info - Hollie Michaels, Author / Illustrator www.holliemichaels.com

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Hollie, I love to illustrate quirky, character driven, humorous stories, from PB up to MG.

www.holliemichaels.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard

All slides have a dark background, with a variety of pink, blue, and white doodles as accents. Text reads: Trans Rights Readathon is partnering with Point of Pride, and we need your help!

Text reads: This year, the TRR will be hosting a 32Auctions fundraiser, with all funds going directly to Point of Pride.

Text reads: The Auction runs March 17th through March 31 and we are looking for item donations!

Text reads: The donation link is on our website. Know someone who might be able to contribute? Share this post or tag them in the comments.

The Trans Rights Readathon is hosting a 32Auctions fundraiser to benefit Point of Pride. In addition to items like shapewear, POP provides grants trans folks nationwide. We're looking for donations! #trr26 #transrightsreadathon #booksky

The cover of the picture book Hank Finds an Egg by Rebecca Dudley. The cover illustration is a photograph of miniatures. A small bear like creature in a forest standa over a tiny egg.

Hank Finds an Egg by Rebecca Dudley is a wordless picture book. It's always fascinating to see a story told only with images.
#picturebooks26

The cover of the picture book School's First Day of School by Adam Rex and illustrated by Christian Robinson. The illustration shows a smiling school at the center of a bustling neighborhood full of houses, a school bus, and children.

School's First Day of School by Adam Rex and illustrated by Christian Robinson is a fun variation on a perennial topic.

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I’m frightfully excited to share the cover for my upcoming picture book, Ghost Town in the Mountains, illustrated by the amazing Roland Garrigue, published by Sleeping Bear Press!!