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Andi Chitty

@andichitty.bsky.social

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Marveling at the magical world of #kidlit and creepy crawlies! Writer and backyard adventurer. "Bananas in the Bath" (released June '25) Co-host of @StorytimeSprint.bsky.social www.andichittybooks.com Logo by @mollyippolito.bsky.social

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Sep 6

Now I know why my book wasn't on the shelves when I stopped in to check😂❤️

Gosh, I love libraries.

#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook

"Bananas in the Bath" is checked out at 2 libraries!

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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 1d

Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...

Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

www.manuscriptwishlist.com

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Roseanne Baxter Frank | Kidlit Everything @roseannefrank.bsky.social · 1d

Got my copy! The text is fun, bouncy just like the illustrations!
@andichitty.bsky.social @alexandraelliott.bsky.social

Childrensillustrators @cillustrators.bsky.social · 1d

What a fun cover art by our ⚡Illustrator of the Month⚡ Alexandra Elliot!

Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/alexandraell...

#childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · 22h

Thanks for tagging me, Roseanne!! So glad you're loving it❤️

Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · 22h

Go Alex!🥳

Childrensillustrators @cillustrators.bsky.social · 1d

Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · 22h

Her art is amazing!!

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J. Anderson Coats (she/her) @jandersoncoats.bsky.social · 1d

Yes. This. And also, make stuff. Write poems. Paint with watercolors. Scribble stories in your notebook. Make zines, novels, sculptures, screenplays, cartoons, all of it. Make it with your hands and your own human brain. Doesn't matter if it's good or not. It's YOURS.

Boze the Library Owl @sketchesbyboze.bsky.social · 1d

Chatbots and AI slop are going to ruin countless brains. Yours doesn't have to be one of them. Study history. Read poetry. Get acquainted with Bach, Shakespeare, George Eliot. In a time when people are rapidly getting dumber, we need communities devoted to the life of the mind.

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · 5d

500 felt like a lofty goal when I set it, but it gets closer and closer to becoming a reality every day! ❤️

Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · 12d

Love his art! I immediately guessed (and confirmed!) he must be the illustrator for "Pigs Dig a Road", as well. Such a distinctive style!

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · 12d

Having accurate backmatter is a MUST for picture books, so I was ecstatic to connect with Professor Kristen E. Reiter on this journey! "The Waga-Laga Bugs" is entomologist approved!

Bugs are *fascinating*, I can't wait to share all about them!🦋🐞🐝🐛🐜

#backmatter #bugs #picturebooks #kidlit

"The Waga-Laga Bugs" is entomologist approved!

Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Sep 9

Every little win is a little celebration 💃🥳

#childrensbooks #kidlit #boardbooks #publishing

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Sep 8

It was, for sure!😊

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Sep 6

Now I know why my book wasn't on the shelves when I stopped in to check😂❤️

Gosh, I love libraries.

#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook

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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · Sep 5

Guess what?? It's #FallWritingFrenzy competition time!! I'm happy to be co-hosting with the lovely
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social who created this event.
Who's excited?? Details to come.
#kidlit #FWF #writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #books #writing #competitions #writerslife #Fridayreads

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Sep 2

Aw, thanks so much April🥰So happy to be able to donate!

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · Sep 1

Such a phenomenal prize! Andi Chitty is a cheerleader for the #kidlit community and a wealth of knowledge about both traditional publishing and self-publishing. AND she has donated a #KidlitChuckleChallenge of a Winner's Choice between these great options. ❤️ Thank you, @andichitty.bsky.social!

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Roseanne Baxter Frank | Kidlit Everything @roseannefrank.bsky.social · Aug 26

To everyone who attended last night’s @storytimesprint.bsky.social - thank you!

And thanks to @andichitty.bsky.social & @ryannjones117.bsky.social for hosting.

#kidlit community is the best!
#owinandthemoon

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Aug 26

It was a joy to have you, Roseanne!

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Roseanne Baxter Frank | Kidlit Everything @roseannefrank.bsky.social · Aug 24

And bonus!
Participants will receive an adorable personalized O’win book plate!
Come join us!
#kidlit

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Aug 24

Get ready for next month's lunar eclipse with a moon-themed @storytimesprint.bsky.social! 🌑

Join us Monday @ 8pm EST to hear @roseannefrank.bsky.social read her and Friederike Ablang's picture book, "O'win and the Moon"!

Register Here:👇 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@ryannjones117.bsky.social

Storytime Sprint Monday, August 25 at 8pm

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you, Bri! Happy to be able to contribute🥳

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · Aug 20

#KidlitChuckleChallenge prize alert!

Wanna self-publish? If so, you want to win this AMA call with @andichitty.bsky.social! She is a wealth of knowledge there!

Don't wanna self-pub? Instead you could win a PB critique (she gives the best!) or win a copy of her adorable new book!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · Aug 18

Agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social generously donated a PB critique to one lucky #KidlitChuckleChallenge winner!

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Aug 17

One of my favorite things about BUGS is how stunningly beautiful they can be. There are so many color combos!🤩

(Are you wondering if I have a bug-themed picture book coming out? Yes. Yes I do😂Stay tuned!)

#bugs #picturebooks #nonfictionbackmatter

Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Aug 13

It's TONIGHT!

Join @storytimesprint.bsky.social as we talk with @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social about her and Anne Hunter's new book, "The Blue Jays That Grew A Forest"!

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#kidlit #storytime #childrensbooks #publishing @ryannjones117.bsky.social

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Aug 9

It's a "Bananas in the Bath" sighting in the wild! It looks so great at this local bath and body apothecary😍🐒🍌🛁

This silly little book is the perfect fit for a fizzy bath bomb store that sells a monkey farts bath bomb for kids😂🐒

#boardbooks #childrensbooks #bathbombs #bathtime

Bananas in the Bath at a local apothecary