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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Dec 16

Cannot believe it but I signed two #PB contracts this year! And my book with @TielmourPress
is on its way! Yippee!! Can NOT wait to work with the immensely talented @suetodd.bsky.social

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 19d

Curious why a standard picture book is 32 pages in traditional #KidLit trade publishing? And why NOT all 32 pages are for story content? In this #PictureBooks101 post, I explain picture book format & construction:
debbieohi.com/2025/09/pict...

Header graphic for Picture Books 101. One spot illustration shows an enthusiastic woman handing a big pile of papers to another woman. First woman is saying, "Here's my 8628 word epic picture book mss!" Another spot illustration shows a blue flower-decorated cup full of drawing and writing tools.

Illustrated diagram showing how a cover is attached to a self-ended picture book.

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you🥰

Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Sep 11

Great opportunity!⬇️⬇️

Natalie Aguirre @natalieaguirre7.bsky.social · Sep 10

Query Critique #GiveawayAlert! Read my interview Ashlee MacCallum & enter my #giveaway contest. She represents pb through new adult. #amquerying #amwriting #kidlit www.literaryrambles.com/2025/09/lite...

Literary Agent Interview: Ashlee MacCallum and Query Critique Giveaway

Today I’m thrilled to have agent Ashlee MacCallum here. She’s a junior agent at Howland Literary. Hi Ashlee! Thanks so much for joini...

www.literaryrambles.com

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · Sep 10

If you are interested in #kidlit make sure you are taking advantage of all of what the community here on Bluesky has to offer. Find out more about the lists, feeds, and helpful people here: briankirbystudio.com/a-list-of-li...

A List of …Lists (and Feeds & Starter Packs) - Brian Kirby Studio

The algorithm-free aspect of Bluesky is refreshing, but setting up your account can be a little confusing, so I’ve put together a little explainer with some of the top lists/feeds to follow. When you connect with accounts that share your interests, check their profile for their lists, feeds, and starter pack tabs. Charlene Chua used […]

briankirbystudio.com

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Sep 3

😂😂😂😂

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The Latinx KidLit Book Festival (LKBF) @latinxkidlitbf.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎉 WIN a FREE 1-year @SCBWI.bsky.social membership! 🎉
We’re giving TWO festival fans the chance to join @scbwi and unlock:
✅ Networking with children’s book creators
✅ Career resources + discounts
✅ Exclusive professional tools

💜 Learn more: www.scbwi.org/partners

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Aug 15

I’m terribly sorry to hear this, Joyce. May her memory be a blessing. Please take care of yourself.

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Jul 4

This is amazing! Congratulations, Skylaar!!

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Jun 25

I’ve never heard this song before, but it is awesome.

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Manisha Krishnan @manishakrishnan.bsky.social · Jun 25

Wild journey into a biohacking convention peddling urine therapy and snake venom,with the goal of living beyond 180. Organizer and self-proclaimed father of biohacking, Dave Asprey, claims the movement is "leading the charge on making America healthy again": www.wired.com/story/biohac...

Snake Venom, Urine, and a Quest to Live Forever: Inside a Biohacking Conference Emboldened by MAHA

WIRED attended a biohacking conference filled with unorthodox and often unproven anti-aging treatments. Adherents revealed how the Make America Healthy Again movement has given them a renewed fervor.

www.wired.com

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Jun 25

Snake Venom, Urine, and a Quest to Live Forever: Inside a Biohacking Conference Emboldened by MAHA |

Fascinating piece from @lowbahr @WIRED

Snake Venom, Urine, and a Quest to Live Forever: Inside a Biohacking Conference Emboldened by MAHA

WIRED attended a biohacking conference filled with unorthodox and often unproven anti-aging treatments. Adherents revealed how the Make America Healthy Again movement has given them a renewed fervor.

www.wired.com

Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Jun 18

makes a lot of sense to me!

Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · May 10

The best! So great to finally meet in real life @ystrangergaley.bsky.social😍

Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · May 7

Happy #ChildrensBookWeek to all who celebrate💐📚📚!

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Apr 25

Albert Whitman Files Petition for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy buff.ly/E2XlNnp

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Apr 24

Oh fabulous! Best thing to happen this week! Thank you!

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Publishers Lunch @publisherslunch.bsky.social · Apr 23

Albert Whitman filed a petition for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/04/albe...

Albert Whitman Files for Voluntary Bankruptcy - Publishers Lunch

Children’s book publisher Albert Whitman has filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Northern District of Illinois. According to the filing, the company owes approximately $1.66 mi...

lunch.publishersmarketplace.com

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Apr 17

I need this desperately! TY!

SCBWI-Los Angeles @scbwi-losangeles.bsky.social · Apr 16

Create a website that can grow with your #kidlit career. Whether you're starting from scratch or refreshing your established online presence, you'll leave with actionable steps to build or improve your website in ways that directly support your writing career.
www.scbwi.org/events/la-we...

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · Apr 8

APRIL’S🌷REVIEWS FOR REVIEWS!

1️⃣Leave a review for a kidlit book
2️⃣Comment which book you reviewed and where for a chance to win a manuscript review (critique) & AMA zoom

For more info: brilawyer.wixsite.com/brilawyer/revi…#Reviews4reviewsw#WritingCommunityt#amwritingn#Kidliti#amqueryingng

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Apr 9

So cute!

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Apr 8

That’s awesome!!!👏

Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Apr 8

miss you tool!

Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Apr 8

Hi! Welcome! We’ll see what this is like,right?! How’s it going in Michigan?

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Hannah Holt @hannahholt.bsky.social · Apr 8

Looking for a kidlit critique group or hoping for one that better aligns with your interests? The Kidlit 2025 Critique Match is here: forms.gle/HsoHLUbQnMEH...

Kid Lit Critique Partner Meet-Up 2025

This is for children's writers looking to join an online critique group. Writers will be organized into groups based on common interests and receive an email the first week of May 2025 introducing the...

forms.gle

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Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · Apr 7

ICYMI Today is #RightToReadDay #KidLit #PB #PictureBooks #SCBWI

SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Apr 7

#RightToReadDay is TODAY!

SCBWI is proud to collaborate with Unite Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social and Macmillan to support this cause!

uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...