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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 3d

Are you dreaming of a weekend to focus on your writing? Come join us at a gorgeous writers' retreat in Georgia in January! drive.google.com/file/d/1G_Sz...

A beautiful lodge-style hotel on Lake Lanier

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

ONE DAY ONLY SALE!

It's your last chance to get our Back-to-School Bundles for 50% off!

Get yours now!
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Expires 9/30/25 at 11:59pm PT.

#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #booksky

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · 12d

Congrats !!!

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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 12d

Still time to enter!

11 Picture Books on the Natural World & 5 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!

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#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #naturalworld

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · 13d

Done and done

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Suma Subramaniam @suma-subramaniam.bsky.social · 14d

I'm thrilled to welcome Upasna Kakroo to the Cynsations blog. We discuss her nonprofit organization, Peerbagh, Bento, the only South-Asia inspired children's magazine in print, and more! The link to the full interview is here:
tinyurl.com/5epep7mr

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · 15d

So much joy at the Chappaqua Book Festival.

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · 16d

Tomorrow ! Come and meet all
These amazing authors at the Chappaqua Book Festival!!

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Chris Barton @bartography.bsky.social · 16d

If there’s an author you appreciate, one of the simplest, most helpful, least expensive things you can do for them is ask your public library to add that author’s newest book to their collection.

Many library websites have a form for that. So give it a try, and make an author’s day!

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 17d

The amazing author, Jill Esbaum shares insights into creating her stunning newest picture book - It's Corn Picking Time! www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Melissa Crowton Neil Porter Books Holiday House #interview #kidlit #cornfarming 📚👍

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 19d

Are you writing picture books that are authentically YOU?

The "There's a YOU in Picture Books" Bundle will show you how to put you in your books, turn your stories into something relatable, and advocate for yourself along the way.

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50% off ends 9/29/25. Grab it today!

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · 24d

It was awesome!! Great to hang out with kidlit folks from all over - thanks for making it happen Cheryl!

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · 26d

Beautiful!

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · Sep 13

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When Three Best-Selling Childrens' Authors Speak, I Listen

Authors Jyoti Rajan Gopal, Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan, and Padma Venkatraman will speak at a panel, Tales that Transcend, at SALA 2025

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · Sep 13

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Climate Change-Driven Floods Continue to Displace Millions in Pakistan - Inside Climate News

More than 2 million people have been displaced in Pakistan since June of this year, as floods continue to cause destruction across a country still reeling from the devastation of relentless climate sh...

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Sep 11

I’ve seen more than one picture book dummy recently that was near perfect terms of voice and style but ended up being a pass because it didn’t align with current market trends. Checking the bestseller list each week, noting which titles are face out at the bookstore—these practices can help. #kidlit

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Kari Ann Gonzalez, Author @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you so much for celebrating with me @pbspree!

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · Sep 9

CONGRATS!!!

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · Sep 7

Happy Grandparents’ Day!
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Sep 7

Always bet on books.

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Mahendra Singh @mahendra.bsky.social · Sep 5

Not yet started on S. Kohli interview but @brianlarossa.com lays down some good shoptalk on contemporary art directing and illustration.

I've witnessed cover meetings where chairs were thrown and punches traded. Brian's system works much better.

Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · Sep 5

Episodes 4 and 5 are published!
I talk with visual artist Svabhu Kohli and Scholastic's Executive Art Director @brianlarossa.com So much wisdom, knowledge and nitty-gritty stuff. I learned so much, and am in awe of these two creatives!
Links are here:
linktr.ee/jyotirajango...

#pb#kidlitpublishing

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · Sep 6

So much to learn from him! Truly such a generous teacher and kidlit professional

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · Sep 6

I learned heaps and heaps from my conversation with @brianlarossa.com. I know you will too!! It was just fascinating to get into the nitty gritty of bookmaking👌

Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Sep 5

Hey #kidlit! I had a really lovely conversation with @jyotigopal.bsky.social for her brand new podcast project “In The Picture”—if you’re looking for something book-craft-focused to listen to this weekend.
💙❤️

open.spotify.com/episode/6Hgh...

In the Picture with Brian LaRossa

open.spotify.com

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Boorke Gutslinger @bleaktheology.bsky.social · Sep 6

I know Brian through parenting, actually, but we've had wonderful conversations about our lives in the book industry. He's whip smart, very interesting, and a great conversationalist. I highly recommend him. You'll definitely learn about the sausage factory of book-making.

Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Sep 5

Hey #kidlit! I had a really lovely conversation with @jyotigopal.bsky.social for her brand new podcast project “In The Picture”—if you’re looking for something book-craft-focused to listen to this weekend.
💙❤️

open.spotify.com/episode/6Hgh...

In the Picture with Brian LaRossa

open.spotify.com

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · Sep 5

Episodes 4 and 5 are published!
I talk with visual artist Svabhu Kohli and Scholastic's Executive Art Director @brianlarossa.com So much wisdom, knowledge and nitty-gritty stuff. I learned so much, and am in awe of these two creatives!
Links are here:
linktr.ee/jyotirajango...

#pb#kidlitpublishing

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