Andi Chitty
@andichitty.bsky.social
Marveling at the magical world of #kidlit and creepy crawlies! Writer and backyard adventurer.
Co-host of @StorytimeSprint.bsky.social
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1206704021/the-waga-laga-bugs-a-hardcover-picture-book
Co-host of @StorytimeSprint.bsky.social
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1206704021/the-waga-laga-bugs-a-hardcover-picture-book
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Andi Chitty
@andichitty.bsky.social
· Jan 5
The Waga-Laga Bugs: A Hardcover Picture Book
A silly and educational story for bug-loving kids ages 3-8! This book teaches real-life bug behaviors and the power of helping others.
www.kickstarter.com
This bug book has had a long journey, but every setback brought us to where we are now😍
Check out "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter for sneak peeks at the interior, the backstory, and more!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
Check out "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter for sneak peeks at the interior, the backstory, and more!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
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In a new report on the harm done to creative professionals by generative AI development, the Society of Authors and other trade associations are demanding new regulations to compel tech giants to respect copyright and remunerate authors and artists.
U.K. Creative Industries Call for an AI Regulatory Framework
In a new report on the harm done to creative professionals by generative AI development, the Society of Authors and other trade associations are demanding new regulations to compel tech giants to…
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January 31, 2026 at 8:02 PM
In a new report on the harm done to creative professionals by generative AI development, the Society of Authors and other trade associations are demanding new regulations to compel tech giants to respect copyright and remunerate authors and artists.
Reposted by Andi Chitty
Check out the #publishingforminnesota auction: Books & book bundles, original art, virtual school visits, critiques, AMAs, ms and query reviews, etc. Purchases paid by proof of donation to MN orgs providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
So many amazing donations from authors, illustrators, agents & editors to the #PublishingForMinnesota auction! Bidding now open, ends Jan. 30th:
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
#KidLit #BookSky #EduSky #WriterSky
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
#KidLit #BookSky #EduSky #WriterSky
January 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Check out the #publishingforminnesota auction: Books & book bundles, original art, virtual school visits, critiques, AMAs, ms and query reviews, etc. Purchases paid by proof of donation to MN orgs providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
Reposted by Andi Chitty
After being held in two of them as a boy, I fought for decades urging America to never again build concentration camps and put human beings in them. It breaks my heart to watch this happen twice now in my own lifetime.
January 27, 2026 at 9:30 PM
After being held in two of them as a boy, I fought for decades urging America to never again build concentration camps and put human beings in them. It breaks my heart to watch this happen twice now in my own lifetime.
Who says you can't do fun things when you self-publish?! Look at that shininess🤩
Illustrated by Sandra Attema-Welte
#kidlit #picturebook #specialcover
Illustrated by Sandra Attema-Welte
#kidlit #picturebook #specialcover
January 24, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Who says you can't do fun things when you self-publish?! Look at that shininess🤩
Illustrated by Sandra Attema-Welte
#kidlit #picturebook #specialcover
Illustrated by Sandra Attema-Welte
#kidlit #picturebook #specialcover
Reposted by Andi Chitty
Today is the last day to get in on The Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter! All backers will get their books approximately 1.5 months BEFORE the general public🥳
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
The Waga-Laga Bugs: A Hardcover Picture Book
A silly & educational tale for bug-loving kids ages 3-8! This book teaches real-life bug behavior and the importance of responsibility.
www.kickstarter.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Today is the last day to get in on The Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter! All backers will get their books approximately 1.5 months BEFORE the general public🥳
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
Today is the last day to get in on The Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter! All backers will get their books approximately 1.5 months BEFORE the general public🥳
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
The Waga-Laga Bugs: A Hardcover Picture Book
A silly & educational tale for bug-loving kids ages 3-8! This book teaches real-life bug behavior and the importance of responsibility.
www.kickstarter.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Today is the last day to get in on The Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter! All backers will get their books approximately 1.5 months BEFORE the general public🥳
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
I have to unexpectedly cover a shift at work this morning, so I'm repurposing yesterday's post🫣
Only 6 days left to preorder "The Waga-Laga Bugs" through Kickstarter! All books will arrive in April (just in time for BUG SEASON)!🦋🐞🐜🐛🐝
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#picturebook #educational
Only 6 days left to preorder "The Waga-Laga Bugs" through Kickstarter! All books will arrive in April (just in time for BUG SEASON)!🦋🐞🐜🐛🐝
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#picturebook #educational
January 17, 2026 at 1:08 PM
I have to unexpectedly cover a shift at work this morning, so I'm repurposing yesterday's post🫣
Only 6 days left to preorder "The Waga-Laga Bugs" through Kickstarter! All books will arrive in April (just in time for BUG SEASON)!🦋🐞🐜🐛🐝
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#picturebook #educational
Only 6 days left to preorder "The Waga-Laga Bugs" through Kickstarter! All books will arrive in April (just in time for BUG SEASON)!🦋🐞🐜🐛🐝
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#picturebook #educational
7 days left!🥳 You've heard the backstory, watched the printing process, celebrated a Kirkus Star with me, and more. With one week left to get your preorder in, time is ticking (but only if you want a copy- no pressure. Pressure tactics make me uncomfortable.)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
January 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM
7 days left!🥳 You've heard the backstory, watched the printing process, celebrated a Kirkus Star with me, and more. With one week left to get your preorder in, time is ticking (but only if you want a copy- no pressure. Pressure tactics make me uncomfortable.)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
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The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems.
To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.
To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.
January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems.
To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.
To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.
We got a KIRKUS STAR⭐️! Of all the books Kirkus reviews, only 10% receive a star (that includes traditionally published books, too)!
Oh! And don't forget... only 9 days left to get in on The Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#kirkus #tradereviews #picturebook
Oh! And don't forget... only 9 days left to get in on The Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#kirkus #tradereviews #picturebook
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 PM
We got a KIRKUS STAR⭐️! Of all the books Kirkus reviews, only 10% receive a star (that includes traditionally published books, too)!
Oh! And don't forget... only 9 days left to get in on The Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#kirkus #tradereviews #picturebook
Oh! And don't forget... only 9 days left to get in on The Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#kirkus #tradereviews #picturebook
Day 8/19: Evolution of a Children's Book Cover
There is so much to consider when creating a cover (font, title placement, etc). I love how it turned out!
Illustrated by Sandra Attema-Welte
Kickstarter Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#childrensbook #picturebook #kidlit
There is so much to consider when creating a cover (font, title placement, etc). I love how it turned out!
Illustrated by Sandra Attema-Welte
Kickstarter Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#childrensbook #picturebook #kidlit
January 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Day 8/19: Evolution of a Children's Book Cover
There is so much to consider when creating a cover (font, title placement, etc). I love how it turned out!
Illustrated by Sandra Attema-Welte
Kickstarter Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#childrensbook #picturebook #kidlit
There is so much to consider when creating a cover (font, title placement, etc). I love how it turned out!
Illustrated by Sandra Attema-Welte
Kickstarter Link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#childrensbook #picturebook #kidlit
Day 5/19: My 5-year-olds Favorite Page!
It's day 5 of "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter, so I thought I'd share my 5yo's favorite page! The page turn here is a kid-favorite (this is also my toddlers favorite- he yells "BOOM"!).
Kickstarter link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
It's day 5 of "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter, so I thought I'd share my 5yo's favorite page! The page turn here is a kid-favorite (this is also my toddlers favorite- he yells "BOOM"!).
Kickstarter link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
January 9, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Day 5/19: My 5-year-olds Favorite Page!
It's day 5 of "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter, so I thought I'd share my 5yo's favorite page! The page turn here is a kid-favorite (this is also my toddlers favorite- he yells "BOOM"!).
Kickstarter link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
It's day 5 of "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter, so I thought I'd share my 5yo's favorite page! The page turn here is a kid-favorite (this is also my toddlers favorite- he yells "BOOM"!).
Kickstarter link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
Day 4/19: My Favorite Spread!
We're 4 days into my Kickstarter for "The Waga-Laga Bugs" , so I think it's time to share my favorite spread!
Sandra took my text and ran (flew?) with it🐝
Check out the Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#honeybees #picturebooks #kidlit
We're 4 days into my Kickstarter for "The Waga-Laga Bugs" , so I think it's time to share my favorite spread!
Sandra took my text and ran (flew?) with it🐝
Check out the Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#honeybees #picturebooks #kidlit
January 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Day 4/19: My Favorite Spread!
We're 4 days into my Kickstarter for "The Waga-Laga Bugs" , so I think it's time to share my favorite spread!
Sandra took my text and ran (flew?) with it🐝
Check out the Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#honeybees #picturebooks #kidlit
We're 4 days into my Kickstarter for "The Waga-Laga Bugs" , so I think it's time to share my favorite spread!
Sandra took my text and ran (flew?) with it🐝
Check out the Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
#honeybees #picturebooks #kidlit
Do you love watching the printing process? Me, too😊
It's day 3, and "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter goal was met on day 2. I'm blown away by the support! Thank you❤️
Our Kickstarter ends on the 23rd, so there's still time to check it out!
#howitsmade #picturebooks
It's day 3, and "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter goal was met on day 2. I'm blown away by the support! Thank you❤️
Our Kickstarter ends on the 23rd, so there's still time to check it out!
#howitsmade #picturebooks
January 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Do you love watching the printing process? Me, too😊
It's day 3, and "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter goal was met on day 2. I'm blown away by the support! Thank you❤️
Our Kickstarter ends on the 23rd, so there's still time to check it out!
#howitsmade #picturebooks
It's day 3, and "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter goal was met on day 2. I'm blown away by the support! Thank you❤️
Our Kickstarter ends on the 23rd, so there's still time to check it out!
#howitsmade #picturebooks
Thank you to EVERYONE for all the encouragement, kind words, and support yesterday as I launched my first ever Kickstarter! We're halfway funded in just one day, which is AMAZING! I'm blown away🥹
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
Illustrated by Sandra Attema
#halfwaythere #childrensbooks #kidlit
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
Illustrated by Sandra Attema
#halfwaythere #childrensbooks #kidlit
The Waga-Laga Bugs: A Hardcover Picture Book
A silly and educational story for bug-loving kids ages 3-8! This book teaches real-life bug behaviors and the power of helping others.
www.kickstarter.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Thank you to EVERYONE for all the encouragement, kind words, and support yesterday as I launched my first ever Kickstarter! We're halfway funded in just one day, which is AMAZING! I'm blown away🥹
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
Illustrated by Sandra Attema
#halfwaythere #childrensbooks #kidlit
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
Illustrated by Sandra Attema
#halfwaythere #childrensbooks #kidlit
This bug book has had a long journey, but every setback brought us to where we are now😍
Check out "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter for sneak peeks at the interior, the backstory, and more!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
Check out "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter for sneak peeks at the interior, the backstory, and more!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
The Waga-Laga Bugs: A Hardcover Picture Book
A silly and educational story for bug-loving kids ages 3-8! This book teaches real-life bug behaviors and the power of helping others.
www.kickstarter.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
This bug book has had a long journey, but every setback brought us to where we are now😍
Check out "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter for sneak peeks at the interior, the backstory, and more!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
Check out "The Waga-Laga Bugs" Kickstarter for sneak peeks at the interior, the backstory, and more!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
Why does December 31st feel so far away from January?!
2026 is starting off with a bang for me as I prepare to launch my first ever Kickstarter🫣 My campaign will have some sneak-peeks at the interior pages! I'm so excited to show you all!!
#kickstarter #childrensbooks #publishing
2026 is starting off with a bang for me as I prepare to launch my first ever Kickstarter🫣 My campaign will have some sneak-peeks at the interior pages! I'm so excited to show you all!!
#kickstarter #childrensbooks #publishing
January 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Why does December 31st feel so far away from January?!
2026 is starting off with a bang for me as I prepare to launch my first ever Kickstarter🫣 My campaign will have some sneak-peeks at the interior pages! I'm so excited to show you all!!
#kickstarter #childrensbooks #publishing
2026 is starting off with a bang for me as I prepare to launch my first ever Kickstarter🫣 My campaign will have some sneak-peeks at the interior pages! I'm so excited to show you all!!
#kickstarter #childrensbooks #publishing
I started this writing journey in 2021, but 2025 was the year I finally felt like an author. It was a year for the books (literally), and I am SO EXCITED for 2026... the year of The Waga-Laga Bugs!
I hope 2026 brings good things to you on this crazy author journey, no matter which path you choose❤️
I hope 2026 brings good things to you on this crazy author journey, no matter which path you choose❤️
December 31, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I started this writing journey in 2021, but 2025 was the year I finally felt like an author. It was a year for the books (literally), and I am SO EXCITED for 2026... the year of The Waga-Laga Bugs!
I hope 2026 brings good things to you on this crazy author journey, no matter which path you choose❤️
I hope 2026 brings good things to you on this crazy author journey, no matter which path you choose❤️
With #Storystorm on the 1st, my Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter launching on the 5th, and the kids starting school again, January is going to be a BUSY month!
I highly recommend you check out @taralazar.bsky.social blog and sign up for this year's Storystorm!
#kidlit #childrensauthors #busyjanuary
I highly recommend you check out @taralazar.bsky.social blog and sign up for this year's Storystorm!
#kidlit #childrensauthors #busyjanuary
December 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
With #Storystorm on the 1st, my Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter launching on the 5th, and the kids starting school again, January is going to be a BUSY month!
I highly recommend you check out @taralazar.bsky.social blog and sign up for this year's Storystorm!
#kidlit #childrensauthors #busyjanuary
I highly recommend you check out @taralazar.bsky.social blog and sign up for this year's Storystorm!
#kidlit #childrensauthors #busyjanuary
Recording this sing-along was SO much fun, and I'm so excited for little Yoto users to read and sing along to "Bananas in the Bath"!
If you have a Yoto Player, be sure to check it out in the Open Mic section🎉
Composed by: @nitashajackson
#yoto #yotoplayer #boardbook
If you have a Yoto Player, be sure to check it out in the Open Mic section🎉
Composed by: @nitashajackson
#yoto #yotoplayer #boardbook
December 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Recording this sing-along was SO much fun, and I'm so excited for little Yoto users to read and sing along to "Bananas in the Bath"!
If you have a Yoto Player, be sure to check it out in the Open Mic section🎉
Composed by: @nitashajackson
#yoto #yotoplayer #boardbook
If you have a Yoto Player, be sure to check it out in the Open Mic section🎉
Composed by: @nitashajackson
#yoto #yotoplayer #boardbook
🌟It's Happening🌟
"The Waga-Laga Bugs" will be launching on Kickstarter this month! Visit the link, and be sure to click "Notify Me On Launch" if you'd like to receive an email when the campaign begins❤️
Illustrations by Sandra Attema
#picturebook #Bugs
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
"The Waga-Laga Bugs" will be launching on Kickstarter this month! Visit the link, and be sure to click "Notify Me On Launch" if you'd like to receive an email when the campaign begins❤️
Illustrations by Sandra Attema
#picturebook #Bugs
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
December 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🌟It's Happening🌟
"The Waga-Laga Bugs" will be launching on Kickstarter this month! Visit the link, and be sure to click "Notify Me On Launch" if you'd like to receive an email when the campaign begins❤️
Illustrations by Sandra Attema
#picturebook #Bugs
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
"The Waga-Laga Bugs" will be launching on Kickstarter this month! Visit the link, and be sure to click "Notify Me On Launch" if you'd like to receive an email when the campaign begins❤️
Illustrations by Sandra Attema
#picturebook #Bugs
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
I went 2 weeks with no sales (or so I thought), then BAM!
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I went 2 weeks with no sales (or so I thought), then BAM!
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
Reposted by Andi Chitty
Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.
November 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.
It's a Bananas in the Bath SING-ALONG! Well, a teaser at least😆 This video took a bit of time to put together, so I'm sharing a sneak-peek before I dive into the rest of the book!
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It's a Bananas in the Bath SING-ALONG! Well, a teaser at least😆 This video took a bit of time to put together, so I'm sharing a sneak-peek before I dive into the rest of the book!
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
Reposted by Andi Chitty
HAPPENING TOMORROW at 8 p.m. EST. Join us to hear
@barbakoffbooks.bsky.social read MAZEL TOES! (illustrated by Annita Soble). Note: this sprint WILL BE recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@andichitty.bsky.social
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
@barbakoffbooks.bsky.social read MAZEL TOES! (illustrated by Annita Soble). Note: this sprint WILL BE recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@andichitty.bsky.social
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
HAPPENING TOMORROW at 8 p.m. EST. Join us to hear
@barbakoffbooks.bsky.social read MAZEL TOES! (illustrated by Annita Soble). Note: this sprint WILL BE recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@andichitty.bsky.social
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
@barbakoffbooks.bsky.social read MAZEL TOES! (illustrated by Annita Soble). Note: this sprint WILL BE recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@andichitty.bsky.social
@ryannjones117.bsky.social