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O’win & the Moon – A Picture Book Postcard - April Berry Books LLC Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from O’win of O’win & the Moon. “My Moon! She’s disappearing!” When a lunar eclipse covers Moon, O’win calls upon Bear, Lion & Swan to help save her. As the world is…

Friends! There is a Lunar Eclipse this week! So cool, right?

If you are looking for a great picture book to read with the kids about lunar eclipses, I highly recommend O'win and the Moon. #STEM

Hey, #kidlit friends! Look what the March winds just blew in??? A new Picture Book Postcard! 🪁 📬️ ✨

Kai Po Che: Mini's Perfect Kite
Words by @thesusankam.bsky.social
Pictures by @devikaoza.bsky.social

Read the postcard here: aprilberrybooks.com/kai-po-che-m...

#Kidlit Friends! It's Picture Book Postcard day, and Wonder the pony is wishing you Happy trails! 🏇 💌 ✨

MY PONY WONDER
Words by @jessicammilo.bsky.social
Pictures by Ramona Kaulitzki

Read the postcard here: aprilberrybooks.com/my-pony-wond...

DID YOU KNOW...
I have critiqued 100s of picture book manuscripts. Some of those manuscripts have gone on to land offers of representation from agents, some are out on submission, and some are even published books found on store shelves right now.

This morning I was feeling a little low. But then I connected with a few people, and my day is turning around. Just the act of connecting made me feel better. For me this is the BEST part of this journey. We’re all in this together! It doesn’t matter what stage. Keep connecting!

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! 🎉

This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here!

You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. ☕

RSVP for Persevering Through the Writing Process An Afternoon with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway for Underrepresented Kidlit Creators Saturday, March 14 1:00-2:00 p.m. Rockridge Public Library 5366 College Ave., Oakland This event is FREE ...

Calling all underrepresented #kidlit creators in the CA Bay Area!

#SCBWI has organized a free talk by @marchsoloway.bsky.social called "Persevering Through the Writing Process" March 14 in Oakland. Followed by a Write-in in Berkeley. Hope to see you there!

Sign up at: forms.gle/QdW4HKmwpoM9...

I have never felt more fucking Puerto Rican in my life.

OK "god bless america" and then naming every country in the americas from south to north is absolute king shit

Hello Monday. To my #kidlit folks and #writingcommunity: May you find a ray of sun to keep you warm this week. ❤️

A "flyer" for Publishing for Minnesota's auction. It says, "I DONATED. Bid on my auction item at www.32auctions.com/publishingforMN. Auction opens Thursday January 29th."

I've donated a copy of my book THE WRITING & CRITIQUE GROUP SURVIVAL GUIDE, along with a critique of one non-rhyming picture book.

Meeting the Moment — Stacey Bennett Ramirez | Kidlit Hi friends, I had intended on beginning this month’s blog by shouting “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” and filling you in on a few fun things that I’ve been doing and preparing for. But at the moment, the world we ...

Taking a second to share the gratitude I felt when reading @staceystories.bsky.social's thoughtful new blog post. We can all do small thing to hold back the darkness.

#kidlit #joy #writingcommunity

www.staceybennettramirez.com/blog/0v9lx3e...

This is NOT a Sleepy Author Interview— Brian Gehrlein Disrupts Expectations with This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book — Stacey Bennett Ramirez | Kidlit Well, hello again! I’m so glad you’re here. Come on in and join me! Let’s “settle in, snuggle up, and get ready for” this interview with the funny, interesting, and insightful Brian Gehrlein!

Have you read Stacey Ramirez’s interview with Brian Gehrlein yet?? Wait what??
You HAVEN’T??
Go take care of that now —>
#kidlit
@staceystories.bsky.social
@briangehrlein.bsky.social

Author Friends, Will You Send Me a Postcard? - April Berry Books LLC My dear author friends, I am so excited that you have a new picture book or middle grade novel on the market (or coming out soon), and I was wondering… Will you send me a postcard? Let me explain. I’v...

The news is out! I'm starting a new book blog called PICTURE BOOK POSTCARDS.

If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.

More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...

Bidding starts Jan 28th!!!

Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

Did you know about the Publishing for Minnesota auction with AMAZING #writingcommunity prizes like AMAs, manuscript critiques, portfolio reviews? Benefits organizations in Minnesota that are fighting the good fight. Bid or share if you can!

#kidlit #booksky

www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Such a great thread about the mysterious comp titles! ❤️

#writingcommunity #kidlit #publishing

So... most years, I read a book aloud with my kids during the holiday season. They are older now (16 and 13) so it's getting trickier to find books they will enjoy.

DO YOU HAVE ANY BOOK RECS FOR US? Looking for YA with winter or Christmas vibes. A little magic and/or science would be a big plus.

PW announcement of Sheila Colón-Bagley's deal for Summer is Verano in El Campo. Natalia Vázquez Torres at Charlesbridge acquired. Esther Diana will illustrate.

Stopping by to celebrate an amazing Musa Madrina. @sheilaluvsbooks.bsky.social, I am so happy to celebrate your announcement! Can't wait to see it out in the world! ❤️

#lasmusas #kidlit #latinx #pb

Kate McKinnon Podcast Episode · Good Hang with Amy Poehler · 10/28/2025 · 1h 8m

#kidlit crew, and especially the #MG - lovers, middle grade gets a sweet little shout out on one of my fav podcasts (at 59:00). Also- this episode had me LOLing on my way to work!

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Take a look at these spooky great books!

👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott

👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles

👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill

👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason

Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍

A reminder-there are really great books about magic that center Black & Brown & queer characters where profits don't go to tearing down trans community=The Marvellers @dhonielle.bsky.social; Nic Blake @angiethomas.bsky.social ; The Vanquishers-Kaylynn Bayron; Amari & The Night Brothers-B.B. Alston

I am overjoyed for my amazing CP and dear friend Hannah! I cannot wait for kids everywhere to get their hands on a copy of this wonderful story.

108 Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Since 1988, the U.S. has officially observed National Hispanic Heritage Month—from September 15 through October 15—to celebrate the histories, cultur...

108 Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Thank you for including my novel, Chicano Frankenstein. Check out all the great titles! www.goodreads.com/blog/show/29... #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatineHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #horror

The Sneaky Gender Bias in Picture Books: Animal Characters Melanie Walsh, an assistant professor in the Information School and an adjunct assistant professor in the English department at the University of Washington, shares her investigations into the subtle ...

A compelling read in @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social for #PB creators on the downside of animal characters:
tinyurl.com/5n6d75d9

"Animal characters don’t just reflect our biases; they often deepen them."

No surprise, but it saddens me that we haven't progressed much on trusting kids with hard topics.

BREAKING: We're suing ICE for unlawfully targeting and arresting people who show up to court for their immigration hearings.

Quick shoutout to the incredible folks in the #kidlit community who share their knowledge so generously!

Today I'm using @debbieohi.com's PB thumbnail template (on her website, debbieohi.com) to map out my current WIP.

IMHO: #pb friends - dummies are your BFFs!

Thanks, Debbie!

+1 - Lovely interview. I'm now adding a calendar reminder to sign up for the Kidlit Haha Week next year.

Interview: Author Brittany Pomales - It Started With a P — Stacey Bennett Ramirez | Kidlit Well, hello! How are you? Come on in! This is a space for updates, musings, and chats with writers and others in the publishing community. I’m so glad you’re here. Now grab a cup of something...

Loved this interview with @brittanypomales.bsky.social on the @staceystories.bsky.social blog! It was especially fascinating to read about her book launch experiences.
www.staceybennettramirez.com/blog/intervi...

Flyer for the LKBF Latinx Storytellers Conference in NYC Sept 12-13. Tagline: "Community is...strength"

Just a quick reminder that the LKBF Latinx Storyteller's Conference is happening soon! See you there!!!

#Latinx #kidlit #writingcommunity