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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · 10d

Doodle Chat! Learn to draw a cute dolphin! This series is for kids, but adults are always welcome. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #drawalong #drawwithme #letsdraw #doodlechat youtu.be/9Tm-0cFvsCI?...

Doodle Chat - Let's Draw A Dolphin!

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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you, Patricia, for including my lesson plan in your fantastic LITLINKS series for educators! #teachers #backtoschool #lessonplan #science #sleep

Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · Aug 13

Children often wonder why we sleep. When you don’t understand the science behind it, sleep can seem like [an] enigma."
🆕 #LitLinks: How to decode the mysteries of sleep with sea animals
😴 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12926
@bonniekelso.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social #edusky

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Picture Book Gold @picturebookgold.bsky.social · Jul 29

We are a few days late in celebrating National Dog Photography Day. These beautiful books are perfect fun for today and every day! Hound Won't Go, Ofrenda for Perro, Dexter: The Stand Up Dog by our talented @lisaljrogers.bsky.social @judithvaldesb.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social

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PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · May 6

Such a wonderful video! @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social talks with @bonniekelso.bsky.social about her book and doodles of chickens! #pbspree #pb #kidlit
#chickens

Kari Ann Gonzalez, Author @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social · May 5

I had a fabulous time doodling chickens with #author and #illustrator @bonniekelso.bsky.social! Catch this episode to talk books, chickens, and doodle along with us!

#kidlit #pb #doodlechat #drawalong #parent

Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · May 5

Watch the latest DOODLE CHAT show for kids on YouTube with special guest and author, Kari Ann Gonzalez! Doodle chickens and discover a super cute way to draw feathers. #kidlit #librarians #teachers #doodling #videosforkids youtu.be/13rEbhohJZ4 @liznealon.bsky.social @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social

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Kari Ann Gonzalez, Author @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social · May 5

I had a fabulous time doodling chickens with #author and #illustrator @bonniekelso.bsky.social! Catch this episode to talk books, chickens, and doodle along with us!

#kidlit #pb #doodlechat #drawalong #parent

Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · May 5

Watch the latest DOODLE CHAT show for kids on YouTube with special guest and author, Kari Ann Gonzalez! Doodle chickens and discover a super cute way to draw feathers. #kidlit #librarians #teachers #doodling #videosforkids youtu.be/13rEbhohJZ4 @liznealon.bsky.social @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social

Doodle Chat with Special Guest: Kari Ann Gonzalez

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Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social · May 11

Check out my Spring 2025 release Gnome Road library haul! (And one coming soon)
@ttorrible.bsky.social @katieleereinert.bsky.social @attcreates.bsky.social @thesusankam.bsky.social @devikaoza.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social

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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · Aug 4

Check out the newest DOODLE CHAT show featuring special guest Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social
Doodle autumn leaves with us as we chat about fun things to do with leaves, photosynthesis, and more! #kidlit #kidlitart #parents #forkids #drawalong #teachers #librarians youtu.be/mVesSPOnsjU

Doodle Chat with Special Guest Mirka Hokkanen

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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · Jul 7

This DOODLE CHAT episode features special guest, Lydia Lukidis! Join us as we chat about and doodle groundhogs. Reach out to me if you would like to be a future guest on DOODLE CHAT. #kidlit #kidlitart #teachers #forkids #drawalong #librarians #bookstores #books #doodles youtu.be/Aw8LmJNdWb0?...

Doodle Chat with Special Guest: Lydia Lukidis

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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · Jul 7

Check out my latest DOODLE CHAT! Learn to draw the nautilus from NUDI GILL: POISON POWERHOUSE OF THE SEA. #kidlit #forkids #teachers #librarians #artteachers #kidlitart youtu.be/ZSPl8ZpEd4c?...

Doodle Chat - Draw a Nautilus!

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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · May 5

Me, too! Thank you, Kari. And thanks to BINGO for making a special appearance. 🐓

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · Apr 30

love this activity! Kids will have so much fun with this book and the free download. Congrats @bonniekelso.bsky.social !

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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · May 5

Watch the latest DOODLE CHAT show for kids on YouTube with special guest and author, Kari Ann Gonzalez! Doodle chickens and discover a super cute way to draw feathers. #kidlit #librarians #teachers #doodling #videosforkids youtu.be/13rEbhohJZ4 @liznealon.bsky.social @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social

Doodle Chat with Special Guest: Kari Ann Gonzalez

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Picture Book Gold @picturebookgold.bsky.social · Apr 4

Wishing a very happy 2nd anniversary to this fascinating great read! @bonniekelso.bsky.social

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Stephanie Wildman @swildmansf.bsky.social · Apr 23

happy book birthday @kdmaz.bsky.social ! @pbspree.bsky.social ⤵️

PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · Apr 22

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to @pbspree.bsky.social's @kdmaz.bsky.social. Her book MAYBE JUST ASK ME is out today🎉🎉🎉!!!!
It's a "clever and heartfelt book, following a young girl who wants to bring discussion of her disability into the open."
A much needed addition to everyone's shelves!

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PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · Apr 30

Enjoy this SMILE craft after you read SEA SMILES by our very own @bonniekelso.bsky.social. Free download at bonniekelso.com
And for the full teacher guide go to gnomeroadpublishing.com

#guides #teeth #marinelife #seasmiles #activityforkids #forteachers #freedownload

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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · Mar 11

SLEEPY SEA is out in the world! Two of my favorite things... together! In one book! SEA ANIMALS + SLEEP! @pbspree.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart #illustrators #mustread #bookbirthday #booktrailer

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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · Mar 11

Ever tried wrting a hybrid? Here are some mentor texts to help you out. #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting #illustrators #kidlitart @pbspree.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social
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MOWMT: Fun Hybrid Formats by Bonnie Kelso

March 8, 2025[Note: Click on Titles to Buy Books] Fun Hybrid Formats: PB + GN, Best Friends Forever! It’s true! Picture books have mutated into graphic novels! Graphic novels have body-snatched pictur...

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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · Mar 11

Thank you, Lydia! 😍

Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · Mar 4

Just wrote a 5 star review for my @pbspree.bsky.social buddy @bonniekelso.bsky.social! Check it out.
#writingcommunity #kidlit #STEM #books #amwriting #amreading

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Picture Book Gold @picturebookgold.bsky.social · Mar 6

@bonniekelso.bsky.social will help you celebrate #NationalDentistDay with her fun book SEA SMILES #reading #animals #BookSky

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · Jan 29

PBParty Contest Prep Tips 2025!

🌟#PBParty Prep Zoom replay
🌟Copy of Google entry form
🌟Make your query dazzle
🌟Streamlining tips
🌟View past showcase
🌟Tips, tips, tips!

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#PB #kidlit

PBParty Contest Prep Tips 2025 ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Tons of tips to help your PBParty contest entry gleam. 2025 PBParty Prep Zoom replay link, examples from the 2024 showcase, etc.

mindyalyseweiss.com

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · Jan 29

WE DID IT! Thanks to your generosity we smashed our fundraising target, and we are so incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, bid, shared, and supported. You showed up for Los Angeles, and we can’t thank you enough!

The @Kidlit For Los Angeles team (Caroline, Charlotte, Tara and Jocelyn) 💖

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PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · Jan 10

Let’s meet PBSpree 2025! @bonniekelso.bsky.social

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Picture Book Gold @picturebookgold.bsky.social · Jan 20

Join us in celebrating National Penguin Day with SEA SMILES by @bonniekelso.bsky.social!!

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Bonnie Kelso @bonniekelso.bsky.social · Jan 2

Congrats! I love both these two books.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Dec 11

It's time for Doodle Mail: my free monthly author newsletter where I share news and animal how-to-draw sheets. #kidlit ginaperry.substack.com/p/its-a-mars...

Illustrated mouse holding a pencil walking behind a squiggle line and the headline DOODLE MAIL. Below is a drawing sheet for a capybara, a photo of marshmallows, and a capybara in a tub from another drawing sheet. Work by Gina Perry.

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