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Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social · 2d

Fun post for October. Thanks. I'll think of the difference as I try to memorize The Raven.

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Trey Weller @treyweller.bsky.social · 2d

#Booksky Spooktacular 2025 Day 10: The @chuckwendig.bsky.social novel that tickles my fear the most is Black River Orchard. Folksy, juicy, with impeccable pacing it maintains over a significant page count. It flew by, and I ate it down to the core before asking for more.

Cover for Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig, depicting a dead-looking tree with a single red apple hanging off it

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Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social · 2d

@simonandschuster.bsky.social
#picturebook

Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social · 2d

This story made me think of when a child messes up another child's drawing. Happens in families with younger children. Loved, loved this book.

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Grace Lin @authorgracelin.bsky.social · 2d

We are actually in the middle of a Very Asian Disaster but we filmed this before it happened…stay tuned! In the meantime, thank you @riverbendbookshop , @curiouscatbookshop , @oblongbooks and @thetreehousereading for having us yesterday.

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Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social · 2d

Funny.

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Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you for the warning. Take care.

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Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social · 5d

I feel kinda disturbed.

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Laura Writes Kid Lit @laurawrites.bsky.social · 10d

Sweet as Apple Pie
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2025 Fall Writing Frenzy Contest

I'm currently reading Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic for the third time, because that's how the last few months have felt...big...and magical. I won't go into the details about the doubts that plagued ...

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Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social · 5d

Reminds me of Stand By Me.

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 8d

Just submitted my #FallWritingFrenzy contest entry!
Check out my YA horror story here: jynhall.com/writing.html
Tough story to write.
Pls note trigger warnings. 🫣😱

Thank you:
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
@professoraixa.bsky.social
for hosting this creative contest!

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Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social · 7d

I love marigolds, even their smell. Emotional story. Thank you.

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Sherry @shdubis.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you to all the generous people who give their time and talents to assist others in rising. Give back. Check out this author's site, books, and blog.
www.andrewhacket.com

Home | Andrew Hacket:

www.andrewhacket.com

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Jenna Daucunas @jennadaucunas.bsky.social · 9d

Excited to submit my #FallWritingFrenzy story today -- it's a spooky one! Thanks @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for putting on a fun contest. #kidlit Link to my blog if you want to read my 200 word story inspired by the photo below. jennadaucunas.com/blog/fall-fr...

Fall Frenzy Writing Contest — Jenna Daucunas

It’s that time of year again and here’s my entry for the Fall Frenzy writing contest, put on by Lydia Lukidis and Kaitlyn Sanchez. Where will your imagination take you after reading this short spooky ...

jennadaucunas.com

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Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social · 7d

Fun and creepy. I could see it walking.

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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 10d

Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people! We just added a last minute donor, editor Natalia Vázquez Torres from @charlesbridge.bsky.social!!
#kidlit #writingcommunity #writing #amwriting #amreading #competitions #stories #writer
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 26d

And, finally, WHO NEEDS THE DARK? by @lauraalary.bsky.social with illustrations by client @risahugo.bsky.social shows the dark is good for all of us.

#picturebook #kidlit

Kidlit Picture Book - Who Needs The Dark

About WHO NEEDS THE DARK
A love letter to darkness, this informational picture book incorporates STEM content to gently encourage readers to look at the dark in new ways. Lyrical, poetic text and soft, striking illustrations make for a delightful read aloud.

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 26d

The taunt of "REZ KID" might be meant to hurt but this child knows what being an Indigenous kid who lives on a reserve is really about. New #picturebook by Andrea Landry, illus by Isabella Fassler. From @kidscanpress.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/rez-...

Book cover of Rez Kid, written by Andrea Landry, illustrated by Isabelle Fassler, depicts a girl with long braids laying in the grass among wildflowers.

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lynnparrishsutton.bsky.social @lynnparrishsutton.bsky.social · 24d

My new book with illustrator Jake Tebbit published by Star Bright Books! #picturebook #picturebooks #shapes #pride #families #math #geometry #punny

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Deborah Paquette @deborahpaquette.bsky.social · 24d

Picture Book Recommendation Thursday!

AGAIN! by Emily Gravett

✅ Super funny!
✅ Unreliable narrator
✅ Extra-surprising surprise ending
✅ Endearing illustrations
✅ You’ll definitely want to read it AGAIN!

#kidlit #picturebook #bookrecommendations

A picture of me holding the book “AGAIN!” by Emily Gravett. The cover is green with a cartoonish picture of a toddler dragon holding a blankey and a red story book.

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 22d

This new #picturebook is a math concept book in a story. I’M LONGER THAN YOU! is fun read re contest measuring 2 animals. Written & illus by @carolynfisher.bsky.social, it introduces units, systems, conversion #STEM @kidscanpress.bsky.social 👍🏻📚 canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/im-l...

I'm Longer Than You!: An Epic Contest of Measurement

Promoting children's and YA books by Canadian authors and illustrators

canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com

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@MaryLanniReads @marylannireads.bsky.social · 22d

Today's featured #bookreview is a biography in poems of the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. Check it out here!

youtu.be/DMdK2qbJhPE?...

#picturebook #biography #poetry

Book Review: Harrier Tubman: Force of Nature

YouTube video by @MaryLanniReads

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The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 20d

⭐ #PictureBook #HBReviewoftheWeek THE MOVING BOOK by Lisa Brown (Porter/Holiday): "Lighthearted elements, especially regarding the unreliability of the brother’s narration, mix with more poignant ones" sbee.link/d7uchvef9b

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 18d

MESSAGE IN A MOONCAKE from @barefootbooks.bsky.social featured in @ala-booklist.bsky.social for its #picturebook retelling of “a folktale about the cleverness of Chinese people during the Mongol occupation” www.booklistonline.com/products/981...

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 19d

Happy (almost) Book Birthday to JUST KEEP GOING + 9 Qs with debut author LynnSmith + BONUS #Educator Guide & more! erindealey.com/book-birthda... @sourcebooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social Illus. @laurengallegos.bsky.social

#bookblogger #SEL #KidlitMegaFeed #picturebook #Edusky

Happy (almost) Book Birthday to JUST KEEP GOING + 9 Qs with debut author Lynn Smith + BONUS Educator Guide & more! - Erin Dealey, Children's Author

Happy Book Birthday to JUST KEEP GOING + interview with debut Children's author Lynn Smith + Educator Guide = win-win-win!

erindealey.com

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