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BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · 1d

HUGE congratulations to @michellejingchan.bsky.social on her author-illustrator debut, WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE, about the customs and traditions of the Chinese holiday Dongzhì, and a little girl finding comfort and warmth in celebrating it with her family.

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Ana Siqueira @asiqueira.bsky.social · 6d

Share your favorite #Halloween and spooky books. I want more Mine is www.amazon.com/-/es/Your-Ba...

If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja

If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja [Siqueira, Ana, Freitas, Irena] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 7d

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I’m queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator who favors
- sketchy lines
- painterly color
- playful patterns
- luscious lighting
- quirky characters
- tons of texture
- sweetly subversive humor

www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio
Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social

A tiny autumn fairy-- in tweed pants, cap, and coat-- is carrying a heavy acorn and is about to fall because their pet ladybug is running between their feet.

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Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social · 7d

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a Korean illustrator based in the UK. I illustrate PB-MG, & love working on folktales, food, and stories about finding a new home & friends.

Portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art

Email: sojungkimmccarthy.gmail.com

Agent: Susan Hawk (Upstart Crow Literary)

New agent announcement illustration in traditional Korean minhwa style. A Korean girl in hanbok riding on the back of a roaring tiger is greeting a three-legged crow on a pine tree. The writing in a red square in traditional stamp style says “Repped by Upstart Crow.”

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BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · 8d

Happy October, all you #KidLit appreciators out there!
Keep an eye out for these two gorgeous books coming out this month: WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE (A Dongzhì Story) by @michellejingchan.bsky.social , and STICKY HERMANA by @asiqueira.bsky.social and @oliviadecastro.bsky.social!

BookHive25 October Launch graphic for two books: WeiWei's Winter Solstice and Sticky Hermana

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 10d

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ SLC! Don’t miss the Queer Book Fair Bonanza at Under the Umbrella on Sunday, October 5 from 12-4! I will be reading THE WISHING FLOWER illustrated by @kipalizadeh.net & THE BI BOOK illustrated by Cynthia Alonso at 3 pm! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #kidlit #booksky #bannedbooksweek

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 10d

For a limited time, Imprint is offering $5 worldwide shipping!

www.inprnt.com/search/?q=st...

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 9d

🎢 Celebrating @asiqueira.bsky.social newest book: Vera la Valiente is Scared. Congratulations,amiga! 🎉

This book is funny, engaging & it addresses an important topic that will resonate with many children: facing our fears.

https://marianariosramirez.com/vera-la-valiente-is-scared/

#kidlit #pb

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BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · 18d

YASSSS!

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 19d

My publicist told me that our first batch of Will and Krill books in the UK has SOLD OUT!! More copies are coming.

Thank you for the incredible support! @bookhive25.bsky.social

#caribbeankidlit #caribbeanbooks #kidlitart #childrensbookauthors #kidlit

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BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · 18d

OH MY GOD, CONGRATS, STACEY!

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Phaea Crede @phaeacrede.bsky.social · 24d

See you Saturday at All She Wrote Books at 10am! Oh you didn't know? NOW YOU KNOW!

www.allshewrotebooks.com/events-1/all...

All She Wrote Children's Story Hour with Phaea Crede | All She Wrote Books

Join us for a special Saturday story hour this September with author Phaea Crede!

www.allshewrotebooks.com

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 23d

Hey, Vermont peeps!!
Come join me, Jo Knowles, Emma Hunsinger, and Glynnis Fawkes to talk about writing and illustrating your stories! Saturday at 2pm. This is a free, interactive event for kids and families!

#BTV #Vermont #Montpelier #KidLit #KidLitArt

Draw Your Story with award winning authors and illustrators Jo Knowles, Glynnis Fawkes, Kelly Mangan, and Emma Hunsinger. Saturday Sept 20th at 2pm, Bear Pond Books in Montpelier.

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Ana Siqueira @asiqueira.bsky.social · 28d

Sticky Hermana/ Hermana Pegajosa (JLG Gold Selection) by me and Teresa Martinez @charlesbridge Karen Boss based on my sister and me. @KirkusReviews @joyce

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · 27d

Finally posted a long-overdue update on Substack! This one is about the process of drawing 276 pages of pencils for my graphic novel, SOMEWHERE IN THE GRAY, and covers a brief look into the long journey of making comics📝

🔗 substack.com/@michellejin...

I finished 276 pages of pencils for my graphic novel!

A quick look into my process

open.substack.com

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 25d

In MAEVE MULVANEY HAS HAD ENOUGH (Holiday House), 14-year-old, Maeve, draws comics to combat the sexist culture at her school. Check out Maeve's other comics on my website: www.authorkellymangan.com.

And read my book to find out what happens to this smart, fierce tween & her super-friends!

A two panel comic showing the difference in how Goodman Middle School dress codes are applied to girls vs boys. The girls' various body parts are labeled "distracting," while the boys' body parts have check marks. In the foreground of the boy's panel, a lone cricket is chirping

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 24d

My picture book, Will and Krill has been out for about 3 months and I'm grateful for all the love and community support!

A huge thank you to everyone who has bought, reviewed or shared the book online. Here are a few reviews I've received.
💙💙💙

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · Sep 7

Cynthia and I created this book because the bi+ community deserves to be seen and celebrated. Picture books are powerful and they are for everyone 🩷 #kidlit #booksky #bivisibilitymonth

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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · Sep 7

Newly Updated!

30 Strong and Capable Princess Books

buff.ly/67PF9uZ via @pragmaticmom @phaeacrede.bsky.social

#ReadYourWorld #princess #picturebook #strong #capable #funny

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · Sep 8

My FREE educator guide for WILL & KRILL is now available on my website!
It includes SEL activities & some fun puzzle games for kids. staceybyer.com/activity-kit

#librarians #teachers #parents #kidlit #caribbeankidlit #EduSky #Skybrarians
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
@bookhive25.bsky.social

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Phaea Crede @phaeacrede.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you @thehornbook.bsky.social for this awesome review!

www.hbook.com/story/review...

Review of Princess Battle Royale

This picture book using comic-style conventions presents a mashup of professional-wrestling bluster and traditional fairy-tale characters and tropes...

www.hbook.com

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Veronica V. Jones @vvjonez.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Veronica, sticking my head up every once in a while from coloring GN pages to see what everyone’s up to. I love sci-fi, fantasy and adventure! This is from a comic where 2 cousins find powerful mecha and need to save their city while the local superhero guardian is away.

Black and white illustration of two teen girls hanging out with an inactive large robot. Art by Veronica V.Jobes

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BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · Sep 7

HUGE congrats to Cynthia and AJ! A well-deserved honor for a gorgeously conceived book.

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · Sep 5

AMAZING news!!! Such an honor to work with Cynthia Alonso! I’m so proud of our book! ❤️‍🔥🩷💜💙❤️‍🔥 #kidlit #booksky #bivisibilitymonth www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713504...

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Ana Siqueira @asiqueira.bsky.social · Sep 6

Check these 10 picture books about fears, feelings and bravery. nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2025/09/05/t...

Ten Books About Expressing Your Fears & Finding Your Bravery by Ana Siqueira

Being scared isn’t a weakness—it’s part of being human. These stories will show how each character reveals a unique fear and their path to find bravery. Vera la Valiente is Scared by Ana Siqueira a…

nerdybookclub.wordpress.com

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Ana Siqueira @asiqueira.bsky.social · Sep 7

Great books to read aloud and learn more about yourself and others. Link www.beamingbooks.com/store/produc...

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I'm a queer, neurodiverse illustrator who favors loose, sketchy lines, moody colors, playful patterns, tons of texture, and touches of cheeky humor.

Rep'd by @tajmccoy.bsky.social
www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio

Girl leaping into a lake at sunset into a lake while her friend looks on from the dock.

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