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I feel like they could work really well for YA but are tough to get the attention of younger readers. I’ve been looking for more—in the vein of Banned Together—for my teen.
#KidLitChat
As a mother of a son — 😡😡😡😡 #KidLitChat
I bet. I have three girls and then a boy, and he’s only 7 now — but I watch the YA spaces as my oldest dives in and it feels very… female centric. Tho I might be seeing just what interests my kid? #KidLit
<<nods eagerly>> #KidLitChat
Maybe you’d attract male readers #KidLitChat
TOPIC: What’s the biggest, boldest, or wildest thing you’ve done for or to one of your stories? Think theme, characters, setting, format . . . Or if there's something you *want* to try, but haven't, WHY HAVEN'T YOU? #kidlitchat
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After seeing this post yesterday I got this on KU for my kid (warrior cats obsessed), who just came and gave it a 👍. Thanks for the rec! (-k)
I’ve never read the others! I need to!
Book 47 of 2026 - Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World’s Brightest Bird by Pamela S. Turner. Part of the Scientists in the Field series. Target age is a little older than my daughter’s 9years so we did it very slowly as a #ReadAloud and #BookSky #KidLit #Science #Ornithology #Crows #STEM
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On Goodreads there's a giveaway for an ARC of DREAM BIG, the sequel to my graphic novel DREAM ON (art by Marcela Cespedes)
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Screenshot of the poem The Green Submarine by Ian Brownlie, from the Dirigible Balloon website. Poem text: The Green Submarine Captain Kim dived down deep into the ocean, In her green submarine called ‘The Gherkin in Motion’. Weaving past whales with the help of Mate Stu, Who steered the sub like a foot guides a shoe. The Gherkin sped on ‘til it reached the sea bed. From a map in her lap, Captain Kim calmly read: “At the Great Anchor, turn sharply north-west.” Mate Stu said “Aye aye!” and pressed on with their quest. Past anglerfish, tuna and even a shark, They gunned for a tunnel disguised by the dark. The sub reappeared in a shower of light, As before them appeared a fabled delight. The green submarine was a craft full of glee: A glittering city submerged by the sea! Their eyes bulged out wide like a great Praying Mantis. Captain Kim and Mate Stu had discovered Atlantis!
Taking another trip on the Dirigible Balloon with the (decidedly not sky-bound) Green Submarine!
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I love it!
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Happy Women's Day 💐
I'm going to have #Yap (x7) in my head all day, I just know it. Thanks @thetoypress.bsky.social!
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“I enjoy the freedom of choosing what I want to read, rather than letting someone else decide what is or is not acceptable.” –Books Unbanned cardholder, age 24, Wisconsin
Books Unbanned champions the freedom to read by offering free digital library cards to young people (13-26) across the U.S.
I LOVE this book! (K)
Book 46 of 2026: I Am Malala, the young readers edition. #ReadAloud with my 12yo, at her request. I read the original years ago. I was impressed with the adaptation — almost every time my kid asked a question, it was answered in the next sentence. #BookSky #Education #WomensHistoryMonth
Book 44 of 2026: Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin and Kate Messner. I had to read this collaboration between two favorites! The illustrations are the star of this one, the text and progression are pretty predictable. But I’ll always love a book that celebrates books! #BookSky #PictureBook #KidLit
"In honor of Women’s History Month, each day Social Justice Books features a children’s book we recommend to highlight grassroots women’s history in the United States":
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If any Little Thoughts contributors, submitters, fans are in Baltimore for AWP, please come find me today so I can meet you in person and tell you how great you are.
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It's #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m a queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator heavily influenced by folkart & comics. I favor loose lines, playful patterns, tons of texture, quirky characters, & brave storylines.
www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day !
My name Is Monica Rondino, I'm a children's illustrator. I worked several years in 2D animation, comics and in these late years in the children's book field.
Interested in new projects.
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Rejection Tips from the Editor of Frontier Poetry: It’s never easy to open your inbox and see a wave of rejections. But try to remember—multiple declines don’t measure your talent as a poet. More often, they reflect your dedication and persistence in putting your work out into the world.
A lovely tip from Frontier Poetry's latest newsletter.
Sharing just in case you also need this reminder today.
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I can't begin to tell you how much I had to fight my (much larger) negative side in order to get out a poem this positive.
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Do you have a rocking (or bopping or rapping or scatting) baby in your life? Check out David's new book!!
Agreed!
My kids love Ling and Ting! (K)