With Edward Gorey illustrations π!
With Edward Gorey illustrations π!
My entire goal in writing now is to veer off in unpredictable directions and leave autocorrectβs little robot head spinning.
if you were good at these books, the rest of us are counting on you to tell us when something is AI
Coming soon!
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/merri...
Oven clock, we meet again.
Behind the Book: Gennifer Choldenkoβs Writing Process
@mgwg.bsky.social
March 16, 2026
7 pm CT
Free gennifercholdenkoswritingprocess.eventbrite.com
NYT bestseller & Newbery Honor winner Gennifer Choldenko shares craft tips. Find out the writing tips & tricks she uses with her own books. #kidlit
A sidewalk vendor with a giant vat labeled βAI Slopβ
Roz Chast, from this weekβs New Yorker
This one is probably on your radar already but the forthcoming Mac Barnett
This is in fact how I make myself do almost anything.
This frog nailed my sixth-grade look!
Single-panel cartoon by Ellis Rosen. Scene is a literary agent's office, but sitting on both sides of the desk are dogs, not people. The agent holds a manuscript and is telling the eager-looking client: "If you introduce a stick in act one, somebody needs to throw it."
Cartoon of shrieking snowperson
My live, on-the-scene weather report for today. (Art by DWWilliamson)
On the bird cam today. How can that tiny slice of face hold so much outrage?
And itβs just so easy!
Love this! Can I be added?
Fascinating article about the intimidating task of designing a cover for a book by a book cover designer from @literaryhub.bsky.social.
lithub.com/when-a-book-...
Pop-up card and envelope dwarfed by paper clip
I have received what must be a contender for tiniest pop-up Valentine ever. π (Paper clip and dust specks for scale.)
It's the annual #AuthorsLoveTeachers giveaway! A bunch of creators and I have banded together to do this annual gieaway to honor teachers and school librarians who are in the trenches each day. β€ THANK YOU for all you do for kids.
The world of elite musical chairs has never been this steamy:
Seated Rivalry
Those are some clean shoveling edges! Beautiful work there.
Sarah Brannen reads from Lolly on the Ice.
Well-worn skates with Johnny Weir's actual name on them!
An icy morning in more ways than one as @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social read her newest, Lolly on the Ice, at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social! One star-struck fan was almost overcome seeing Johnny Weir's actual National Championship skates, which are touring with Sarah. (It was me.)
It has emerged from the publishing chrysalis in all its splendor! Congratulations, Melissa and Sarah! π¦
Note the interior wallpaper, the recommendation list, and the call numbers on each book π. Perfection!
Little library built to look like Green Gables; sign says βGreen Gables Childrenβs Book Share.β
Anne herself would love this little free library in Davis, CA.π
We want ICE out. Period. We're going to be open tomorrow, and look forward to engaging with our community, as we do each day. And tomorrow, we'll be donating 50% of our sales to MIRA, the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Coalition.
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My critique group hosted Lynda recently, and it was highly informative and inspiring. Also fun!
I donated a manuscript critique and a (hot off the press!) print ARC of GET A CLUE: HOW TO PLOT, WRITE, AND SELL YOUR MG OR YA MYSTERY (out 7 Apr.).
Publishing shows up, y'all...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
#publishingforminnesota #publishing #writingcommunity #forwriters #kidlit #mglit
The same thing is happening in my home right now. How are they coordinatingβand why?
Is it me or do these tables look like they walk around after hours?
Feel helpless? Want to do something to help the brave folks in Minnesota? If you're a writer, teacher, book club, there are great items to bid on here: www.32auctions.com/organization...