Brooke Baum

Bookish: A Virtual Book Club (March 2026) Join fellow writers and illustrators in a group discussion of two recently published books, facilitated by picture book author and English professor Jennifer Harris.

Books where characters get eaten! We'll cover more than these, these are just the two I hope people will read for discussion. Both are on youtube. #kidlitchat www.scbwi.org/events/booki...

Caves are terrifying, so that’s amazing! #kidlitchat

Have you seen Over the Garden Wall? #kidlitchat

Yes, and actually the section that I’m cutting out made the parts before and after better during the revisions! #kidlitchat

It’s so hard to make major cuts. Especially when you really spend a lot of time on it. But sometimes it took so much reworking because it’s just…not good. Sadly that was the case with these six pages! lol #kidlitchat

This sounds amazing?? You should link the sign up! #kidlitchat

Honestly, some years it‘s totally worth it, others less so. It just depends how active I am and how much I’m taking advantage of their offerings. But I’ve found the workshops super helpful and even made some connections! #kidlitchat

This is something I’ve thought about, too!! So whimsical! #kidlitchat

I’m an author/illustrator, but if you’re not an artist, I saw an SCBWI workshop coming up about writing graphic novel scripts as writer only! #kidlitchat

Good luck to you, too!! #kidlitchat

🔥🔥🔥#kidlitchat

Very exciting!! I’m almost done with the submission package! Can’t wait! #kidlitchat

Yes, editing is its own type of boldness! I just agonized over a few pages in my dummy and I’m pretty sure I’m going to cut it all. It’s hard not to think of it as “wasted” time and energy, but the book is stronger without it, I think! #kidlitchat

Have you read/worked through the book “Writing Picture Books“ by Ann Whitford Paul? She has some great exercises playing with switching up POV. #kidlitchat

What would you want to try? #kidlitchat

I’m currently transforming a PB dummy into a graphic novel! #kidlitchat

It seems like a great day to put everything aside for an hour (specifically starting at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific) and have a #kidlitchat, doesn’t it? Or, you know, multitask while talking #kidlit for a bit. Whatever works! Hope to see you chatting….

Exciting news: CAT Agent Christie Megill is actively looking for illustrators! If you make art for kids and you've been thinking about finding an agent, this is your sign. She'd love to see what you're creating!

A graphic introducing mentor Tonya Duncan Ellis and her book, THEY BUILT ME FOR FREEDOM

Time for another chance to help us spread the word about the fifth and FINAL year of #pbrisingstars ✨

Do you know a friend who writes picture book manuscripts with that special “it” factor?

#kidlit #author #picturebook #writer

when Nickelodeon bought the building next door and expanded the studio in Burbank, they placed quotes from former creators around the campus.

This one from my all time favorite Nick show The Adventures of Pete and Pete is like the blueprint I strive for in my own writing.

“I only like water” 💀

Do it! I’m sure he’ll be stoked to get some bagels and coffee, too!

I found this handy dandy chart! It seems like our standard numbers maybe evolved from Western Arabic origins and the numbers on your watch are Eastern Arabic?

Also, this is new information to me! I just recognized the numbers on your watch as Arabic!

Those are Arabic numerals :)

Watercolor and colored pencil illustration of a cute anthropomorphic fox in a cottage kitchen wearing a yellow sweater standing on a step stool with a mixing bowl. A little bluebird stands on a tipped over flour jar pointing accusingly at the goldfish on the counter. Illustration from the picture book Hazel & Herbert by Alexandra Thompson | Putnam 2026.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Alexandra and I’m a Maine based author & illustrator making books for kiddos.
See more of my work at alexandraco.com | Rep’d by Hannah Mann at Writers House.
#kidlit #kidlitartist

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating joyful and nostalgic scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers!

💫 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com

🌈 adrianetsai.com

#kidlit #illustration

I am the only one who seems to hear the lights and the refrigerator, or smell all of the perfumes. 🫠

Me: I don’t really think I’m neurodivergent.

Also me: Why are the lights so loud?

A young scuba diver is surprised by a school of very, very, very LARGE fish.

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hello everyone!

I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and I'm also seeking representation)!

🎨 www.allinart.net

#kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator seeking representation for picture books and board books, I have a few dummys ready to roll and I make mini books for fun, this is my hot dog bug from Bugs Standing on Rocks Holding Things. Let's work together! www.jackie-thomson.com #kidlitart