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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 11h

These morning skies have been just gorgeous! Nature’s art.

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Nellie Cubed @nelnelnellie.bsky.social · 4d

I visited a small-town Carnegie library yesterday, and it was a 10/10. Seed library in an old card catalog, art museum in the attic, and classic architecture. Libraries rock! Support public libraries! 📚💙

An old wooden card catalog with a green chaire next to it

A small art museum with lots of paintings

A photo of chimney bricks and a statue, plant, painting, and brass bust

A painting of a woman wearing a large hat

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 4d

Yes! Definitely catches attention.

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 5d

Announcement!

RevPit's Fall into Fiction is back and it will all take place here on Bluesky!

We hope to provide support, accountability, and a welcoming, inclusive community for fiction writers who are drafting, editing, or querying a novel this fall (11/3-21)

#RevPit #RevPitFiF

Fall into Fiction 2025

In November, RevPit is hosting Fall into Fiction, a minievent to provide support, accountability, and a welcoming, inclusive community for f

reviseresub.com

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 4d

So glad this book is still available through my public library! THE WATCHER by Jeanette Winter, published in 2011 by Schwartz & Wade, Random House Children’s, is a lovely book to introduce young children to some of Jane Goodall’s discoveries. 📚👍🏻 #kidlit #edusky

Illustration of woman looking through binoculars pointed directly at the viewer, illustrated chimpanzees hanging inside

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 5d

Today is #BrainCancerAwarenessDay in Canada. A dear friend Reid was diagnosed with glioblastoma in Feb. Photo of Reid & Luisa wearing #HatsForHope gear shared w/permission. From Luisa: "Thankfully, he’s been doing well so far. Let's bring more awareness to this terrible disease."
www.braintumour.ca

Two smiling people outside, in front of a tree with yellow autumn leaves. One person is wearing a grey toque with the text "Hats For Hope." The other is wearing a black hoodie with text Brain Tumour Foundation Of Canada. Photo shared with permission.

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 11d

I'm in Mississauga.

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 11d

Sounds interesting!

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Groundwood Books @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social · 11d

Highlighting our books for little chefs in honour of #NationalCookbookMonth! 🧑🍳

🍲 SUNDAYS ARE FOR FEASTS by Leila Boukarim and Ruaida Mannaa
🥖 OUR LITTLE KITCHEN by Jillian Tamaki
🍄 COOKING WITH BEAR by Deborah Hodge and Lisa Cinar

#booksky #kidlit #cookingwithkids #kidlitart #cankidlit

Colourful picture books including SUNDAYS ARE FOR FEASTS, OUR LITTLE KITCHEN, and COOKING WITH BEAR sit on a wooden table. SUNDAYS ARE FOR FEASTS sits open showing a recipe for hummus.

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Laurel Gale @laurelgale.bsky.social · 16d

Whether you're starting your holiday shopping or simply want to decorate your own walls now that the nights are getting longer, I'd be honored if you considered my wildlife photography. Any sales help me continue to go out and take more photos.

laurel-gale.pixels.com

#birds #wildlife 📷

A screenshot showing a collection of wildlife photographs: a great horned owl portrait, a great blue heron, a composite of a barn owl against a rainbow background, a rock wren, a gosling, two great horned owls, a great horned owl with her owlet, a composite of a silhouetted great blue heron against the full moon, two bald eagles screaming at each other, a raccoon, a common merganser with her ducklings, a bobcat, a great blue heron in flight, a western screech owl, a bald eagle in flight, and a composite of a dragonfly hovering over water.

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 16d

The next #PortfolioDay is TOMORROW Tuesday, October 14th! If you’re a creative looking for work or someone looking to hire talent, this is the tag for you! Watch this video to find out how to participate.

👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈

More info at portfolioday.art 💛

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 16d

Sunflowers are so fall!!

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 16d

I really want to read this! Looking forward to it.

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 16d

Holiday centrepiece with the results of my #gardening this year. A mystery vine produced 9 gourds.

Photo of zinnias, dahlias and snapdragons in a glass vase surrounded by ornamental gourds

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 16d

I love this cozy early chapter book series, The Heartwood Hotel by Kallie George, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. The latest, Family Forever, includes a birthday related mystery. Not for every kid but for nature or animal lovers, an absorbing escape from our screen based world. #kidlit 📚👍🏻 #edusky

Illustrated mouse and squirrel inside a heart shape

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 17d

Looking forward to this!

Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 17d

This Tuesday and Thursday!

Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 20d

A reminder: NEXT week I will be offering "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities," online via @highlightsfound.bsky.social, October 14 and 16, recording available, and resources included. $59

See the screenshot below for details or go here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 17d

THOSE SHOES by Maribeth Boelts, illustrated by Noah Z. Jones, is a moving picture book about want vs need, making do and fitting in. Important reading material for all elementary students. #kidlit 📚👍🏻 #edusky #librarysky

Illustration of three boys on the street each wearing black shoes with white stripes and another boy walking by with plan white shoes and a glum expression

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 19d

We read banned books 📚 SCBWI Staff and our favorite SCBWI blogger @themermancam share our picks for what banned book we’d recommend!

What is your favorite banned book and why is it important to you? Comment below ⬇️

Learn more about how to combat censorship here: www.scbwi.org/essential-re...

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 22d

Wonderful news!

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 22d

I think people get way too far into the weeds in picking comps that fit plot and theme exactly. Going more broad and picking a vibe is probably the best bet. #kidlitchat

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 28d

Posting for a friend to bring more awareness to this rare inflammatory bone disease that primarily affects children and young adults.

Graphic of bone with purple ribbon over the words CRMO awareness Month (Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyletis)

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · Sep 28

So excited about our projects!

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Sep 27

Great catch-up with @andreamack.bsky.social! Each month, we meet online to talk about our Accountability Goals, how we did with the previous month, our plans for the next month. Both of us are working on middle grade book projects right now & we are also collaborating on a picture book. #KidLit

Zoom screenshot of two women: Andrea Mack in one window and Debbie Ridpath Ohi in the other. Andrea's background is much more clean and organized than Debbie's cluttered office background.

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · Sep 27

Such a fun book! Magic and baking! No wonder she loves it.

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · Sep 26

Pretty visitor!

Close up photo of monarch butterfly hanging from orange zinnia flower

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · Sep 26

This was a very useful webinar! I learned a lot! Thanks so much for your perspective.

Chiara Colombi @chiaracolombi.com · May 21

Thank you, @12x12challenge.bsky.social, for creating such an incredible space within the #kidlit community for critical conversations and meaningful connections. I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to give back to a community that has helped me in so many ways!

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · May 20

Huge thanks to @chiaracolombi.com‬ for an amazing #12x12PB webinar about how kidlit creators can effectively & ethically use AI & how to protect our work!

We loved this conversation & all the insights shared! Members, check yesterday's email for the link!

#amwriting #kidlit #picturebooks

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