Kelsey E. Gross

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Cover of the picture book, BORED by Felicita Sala. A child lays on their back on a heap of clothing/ pillows.

Such a kid-friendly, relatable premise! And I love how imagination is the solution to the problem. A well-crafted #picturebook by Felicita Sala. #kidlit

Book cover: stack of books with text--largest ones say "Banned Together Our fight for readers' rights. Edited by Ashley Hope Pérez, Illustrated by Debbie Fong. Others list contributor names: Elana K. Arnold, Nikki Grimes, Ellen Hopkins, Kelly Jensen, Brendan Kiely, Maia Kobabe, Bill Konisgberg, Kyle Luhoff, Marinaomi, Trung Le Nguyen, Isabel Quintero, Traci Sorell, Robin Stevenson, Padma Venktraman.

I highly recommend Banned Together, an anthology by @ashleyhopeperez.bsky.social and @debbiefong.com with many great writers and artists.
If you want to learn more about censorship, enjoy great stories, or learn how to be an advocate, this book is for you! #YAbooks #freadom #freedomtoread

Can't wait to read this new #mg from @jilanne.bsky.social !!

Can't wait!!!!

Little hockey lovers want to know.....What would hockey players do without a puck?

Congrats to Donna Marx and Daniel Sulzberg!!
#hockey #sports #kidlit #picturebooks

Hooray, Jilanne!! Congratulations!!

Congrats, Donna and Daniel!! Yay!!

The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Jashar Awan Enjoyed chatting with award-winning author/illustrator Jashar Awan about his awesome new picture book - Loops.

Illustrating is so much like poetry: "...simplicity doesn’t mean easy—it means every mark is that much more important."

Interview with Jashar Awan, #Caldecott Honor winner.
#kidlit #illlustration #picturebooks #illustrators

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CAN'T WAIT!!!! This is such a gorgeous book!!

Thank you so much for your kind words!

Fantastic interview, fantastic book!!!

Thank you! Yes, it is so warm and soft!

🍁COVER REVEAL! Thrilled to share Renata Liwska's beautiful cover for FALL: A SEASONS STORY, available now for preorder wherever you buy books! Owl & friends return for another adventure...this time with a new friend, Monarch. Fluttering onto shelves August 25😊 @simonkids.bsky.social #kidlit

Cover of the picture book HOW TO HATCH: A GOSLING'S GUIDE TO BREAKING FREE by Sara Holly Ackerman and Galia Bernstein. Shows a gosling walking off the page, away from a cracked egg.

HOW TO HATCH is a genius #nonfiction #picturebook! Takes a topic kids are naturally curious about & makes it fun, accessible, and engaging. Well done, @sarahollyackerman.bsky.social! #kidlit

Great interview! Love hearing more about Jilanne's inspiration for this fabulous book!!

So fun to hear the story behind the story!

YAY! Way to go, Jennifer!!!

Cover of the picture book TWELVE DARING GRAYS by Nora Nickum and Elly MacKay. Picture of gray whales swimming in the ocean, there is a sunrise and land in the distance.

THRILLED to get my copy of Twelve Daring Grays by my writing pal, @noranickumbooks.bsky.social. Absolutely stunning! I was captivated by this story and the gorgeous art by Elly MacKay. It is a MUST read! #picturebooks #kidlit

CONGRATS!!! So happy for you! Love this book :)

Cover of the picture book MUNGO ON HIS OWN - a fox kit leaping through a field of grass and daisies.

Such a sweet and relatable book about a young one developing independence! Poetic language and soft, inviting illustrations. Well done, @matthewburgessj.bsky.social and @juliebenbassat.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit

Excited for my @pbspree.bsky.social pal @kmgreenwald.bsky.social -- The Cabbage Seed's Colossal Secret launches today! This is such an inspiring story. #kidlit #picturebooks

YAY, Karen!!! Congratulations!!

👏A fun new bedtime book!

Cover of the picture book, WIND WATCHERS from Micha Archer. Picture of a girl holding onto her hat as the wind blows around her, carrying pink flower petals.

I love all of Micha Archer's #picturebooks and this one is no exception! Brilliant, engaging exploration of wind from a child's POV, with gorgeous art. #kidlit #kidlitart

👏👏👏 Bonnie!!

Cover of the picture book, IF YOU MAKE A CALL ON A BANANA PHONE by Gideon Sterer and Emily Hughes. Picture of a gorilla holding a phone up to its ear. Background is red.

This #picturebook is an absolute delight! All about the joy of making a new friend...human or not!
Well done, Gideon Sterer and Emily Hughes. #kidlit

A laptop computer is open with the words WORLD READ ALOUD DAY 2026 on it. Two books are next to it: WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY and SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY by Kelsey E. Gross and Renata Liwska.

Happy World Read Aloud Day! I'm excited to chat with kids today. #kidlit

Exciting! Still one of my favorites 😊