Anyone applying to #PBPARTY should absolutely check out this workshop with editor Joy Peskin!
Submit your 1st pages with a chance for her to critique them live. Even if your pages aren't chosen getting insight on what editors look at is a great way to get your application polished.
#KIDLIT
Hello! Are you open to unagented submissions?
DON'T TRUST FISH by Neil Sharpton & @dansantat.bsky.social is a masterpiece and master class on layered stories!
I got it for our homeschool library but I ended up getting schooled.
Buy this book. Study this book. And most importantly, do what it says and don't trust fish
#kidlit #KIDLITMEGAFEED
New Year, new workshops with Picture Book Author Academy! This one is sure to be insightful with indie publisher @picnicheist.bsky.social!
Above the slush pile submission opportunity included 🥳
Link to sign up: keap.page/wfa867/works...
Can y'all recommend meatier chapter books for my 7yo going into 2nd but reads at a 3rd grade level, please.
We got the Dragon Master's books 1-5 for him, which he LOVES, but he tears through a book in 3 days.
He also loves Press Start.
#Kidlit #chapterbooks
Remember how I said I have it written into my foreign-language contracts that my work has to be translated by an actual human? This shit is why.
Those book translations are gonna suck. They'll save money putting out books that are going to be painful to read. That's not a great long-term strategy.
7 days till Christmas and until we can start binge reading all the books we get for gifts!!
#kidlit #amreading
When EVA moves to a new town everything feels strange. Eva isn't lonely though-- she has SPARK, her very Own DRAGON to keep her company. But perhaps Spark would like a dragon friend to play with? So, Eva makes a very special HANUKKAN wish. A magical story about friendship and imagination from the bestselling author of A Dress with Pockets.
#StandUpToJewishHate. In A DRAGON CALLED SPARK: A HANUKKAH STORY by Lily Murray, Eva shares her Jewish traditions with others, bridging connections and making new friends. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all learned about each other’s cultures?
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE MITHAI BOX IS NOT EMPTY by @namrataag.bsky.social, illustrated by Parvati Pillai (Holiday House)/
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... (+ more ways to win)
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Calling all #KidLit authors! I’m honored to be taking pitches at the Picture Book Creator Conference 🎉📚 Want insider tips on crafting a winning picture book? You don’t want to miss this! Use code MORGAN30 to get a discount. ✍️ Secure your spot now: www.allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc
Don't Trust Cats by @devpetty.bsky.social is a huge hit with my kiddos. gramercybooksbexley.com/book/9780593...
My kids love Jasper too! Thanks to Storytime with Ryan and Craig. I was so excited they had a chapter book now!
A heads up to querying authors! We're reaching that time of year when offer of rep deadlines may need to extend past the standard of two weeks and into the new year if you want to give everyone the opportunity to consider. Many agents, including myself, are out of the office starting next week.
♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
🎉Our new Poetry Toolkit is designed to be flexible and adaptable to your poetry teaching needs. Access this free resource today: www.leeandlow.com/wp-content/u...
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
Have y'all read James Ponti's Sherlock Society books? My 4th grader loves them!
Dogs wearing birthday hat and eating cake
It's my birthday month! Anyone want to buy a book for my school library? The students thank you. And so do i!
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My 7yo loves the Mega Man universe. This is his "what to wear present" this year and I can already hear his screams of joy. 🎅
Congratulations!
While you may be wrapping things up for the holidays, it's the perfect time to line up editorial services so you can dive into next steps in the new year. Let me know if I can help! www.alisonweisseditorial.com
Love the turrones in your illustration.❤️ They are a must at our Christmas too!
Koala diving to underwater postoffice. Octopus postman is standing by.
35ºC today, my koala dove straight into the underwater post office, the octopus postman knows how to keep things cool!
Perfect timing too. It’s December #KidLitPostcard day!
I love creating whimsical little worlds full of charm and adventure.
If you think we’d be a great match, please reach out!
Over on Instagram, the Picture Book Author Academy coaches are sharing our revision processes.
My top tip: use the search find function to highlight all your weak words: was, is, are, just, felt, etc.
This helps spot areas you are telling over showing or a need stronger voice. #KIDLITMEGAFEED
I tried showing my big kids (9 and 7) National Lampoon's Christmas. As a kid, this was my family's Christmas movie.
10 minutes in my husband looks at me and says, "This is highly inappropriate." 😅 which sums up every childhood movie I ever watched in the 80's-90's.
You're not going to believe me when I tell you that this first 31 Days 31 Lists post represents just a small smattering of the board books published in 2025, but it's the truth! We kick off with books for the youngest readers today! #31days31lists 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/01/3...
It's summer in the Southern Hemisphere! (well, almost).
For people who think book banning isn't a big deal because even if they're not available in libraries and schools, you can still buy them--this is an elitist argument. Most kids ONLY have access to books from their library. Libraries ensure info access for all. Libraries are vital in democracies.
📣 I have a funny, commercial NF picture book with a reader engagement layer!
It's a topic I am passionate about (FOOD!) because of my 3 kiddos' allergies and needing to look at every.single.ingredient to find safe treats.
One day it'll be a book. 🤞
#amquerying #kidlit
