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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 1d

Honestly, no. I'm happy to over-buy if it's candy I want to eat!

Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 1d

One of my favorite things about the picture book community is the way established authors support up-and-coming creators. Congratulations, Lynn...and thank you, Pat.

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 1d

Kaz is also incredibly generous in the way she shares her knowledge with the writing/illustrating community.

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 2d

I can't wait to read this!

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Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social · 3d

I had the pleasure of chatting with Seasons of Kidlit about how the story of Vampire Jam Sandwich came to be. Check it out and enter to win a signed copy! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Trick or Treat with Casey Lyall!

Hi, readers, writers, and jam lovers, too! You’re in for a super exciting (and tasty) treat today -author Casey Lyall is here to share another book jam-packed with humor, fright, and fun!Vampire Jam S...

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, I wish you held events like this in Alaska...or at least closer to Alaska.

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Amy Houts @amyhouts.bsky.social · 5d

www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... My new #Halloween #picturebook is featured on the #SeasonsOfKidlit blog today! #giveaway #autumn Thank you, @AuthorHMacht @Literally_Lynne!

Trick or Treat with Amy Houts!

Hi readers, writers, and haunted house lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to celebrate the day with the incredible Amy Houts - author of over 100 books! She's here with us sharing her new book with M...

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 5d

So exciting! Congratulations.

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 5d

Most definitely Owl. But I'd love to be more Bear-like.

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 5d

So glad for this good news!

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 5d

This is a fun and friendly event.

Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 7d

#ReVISIONweek is around the corner! @Literallylynne.bsky.social @shannonstocker.bsky.social, and I can't wait to #revise with you! Check out my latest blog post: laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/q...
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Quick-Read Crafty Tips: #ReVISIONweek Updates and MORE!

Guess what?! #ReVISIONweek is just around the corner! Lynne, Shannon, and I are looking forward to opening new revision doors with you October 22-29th! Here’s what you need to know: Registrat…

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 5d

Spooky fun with @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and @kalyquarles.bsky.social!

Gayle C Krause @gayleckrause.bsky.social · 7d

Giveaway with Justin Colon on Seasons of KidLit.

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 8d

I appreciate what Mary wrote here: "The world is a challenging and increasingly scary place. Laughter gives us a break, lets us experience moments of joy, and even lower our stress levels a bit."

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Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · Aug 2

I wrote about why funny books for kids are IMPORTANT. Especially now.

Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social · Jul 27

In which I make a case for the importance of funny books: www.marykuehner.com/post/the-cas...

The case for funny books

Recently I was attending a webinar overview of a new online product with digital books for kids. Overall, the product was nice, and will fill a need, but my antennae went up when the presenter claimed...

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 8d

STEM and (leaf) stems...plus humor!

Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social · 9d

New interview up with Heather Macht at Seasons of Kidlit. Check out the whole series of interviews and learn more about new fall books coming out. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebook @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

Trick or Treat with Mirka Hokkanen!

Hi, readers, writers, and seasons lovers of all kinds! We’re thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Mirka Hokkanen, who’s here today to share her wonderful new books - perfect for fall or any time...

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 9d

His paws are clean. I'm sure he didn't do it.

Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 9d

That's lovely!

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Gayle C Krause @gayleckrause.bsky.social · 10d

Interview and giveaway at Seasons of KidLit.

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 10d

I love using magenta in my garden! (I can't pair it with teal, but magenta flowers are gorgeous beside silver-leaved plants.)

Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 10d

Oh, those bees! I feel a bit like the one on the left...

Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 10d

What a fun cover!

Andrew_Fairchild @andrewfairchild.bsky.social · 10d

Head on over to #seasonsofkitlit to check out the amazing Deb Adamson and read about her writing journey, as well as a chance to enter and win her book Goodnight Broom: A Spine-Tingling Spoof. @literallylynne.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Trick or Treat with Deb Adamson!

Hi parents, librarians, book fanatics, writers, and readers of all sorts! Gob-Lynne Marie and I, Heather-ween Macht, are here to say: Happy October to you all! We're so thrilled to have you here, Tric...

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 10d

I want to read this book! Heather describes it as "a friendship story between a child, who understood what it felt like to be invisible, just like a ghost, and a ghost, who might want a friend too."

Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 11d

🎊 GIVEAWAY ALERT!
🎃Today I'm featured on Seasons Of KidLit! 👻
Read here to find out more!
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

#kidlit #gilbertandtheghost @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #spookyseason #PictureBook #Giveaway #ghoststories #writerscommunity #kidlitcommunity #seasonsofkidlit

Trick or Treat with Heather Pierce Stigall!

Hi readers, writers, and ghastly ghosts, too! We're thrilled to celebrate another day of fall with a must-read for the season. Author Heather Pierce Stigall is here today to share her newly released b...

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks for sharing!

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 11d

You are right! I have this one, and will re-read it today in celebration of all that Jane accomplished.

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 12d

University of Alaska-Fairbanks, too. What a world.

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