Brian Kirby
@boringstorybook.com
Author/illustrator in the Cleveland area.
https://briankirbystudio.com
SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster
Represented by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at
@Bradfordagents.bsky.social
https://briankirbystudio.com
SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster
Represented by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at
@Bradfordagents.bsky.social
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On Halloween, beware the most terrifying citizen of Sparklevania: Count Rainbow! If you call him “Cutie Patootie,” he might just bite. 🦇🦄
#kidlit #kidlitart BrianKirbyStudio.com
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thankful for the CCPL Library app that lets me reserve any book in the county for pickup locally. #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
thankful for the CCPL Library app that lets me reserve any book in the county for pickup locally. #kidlitchat
Thankful for the @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social crew and all the amazing creators I’ve met through SCBWI! #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Thankful for the @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social crew and all the amazing creators I’ve met through SCBWI! #kidlitchat
Thankful for so many, including my critique partners, the #pbparty crew, my agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, & everyone who is trying to boost kidlit here as other social media implodes, like the wonderful @debbieohi.com and of course @gregpincus.bsky.social and @bonnieadamson.com! #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Thankful for so many, including my critique partners, the #pbparty crew, my agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, & everyone who is trying to boost kidlit here as other social media implodes, like the wonderful @debbieohi.com and of course @gregpincus.bsky.social and @bonnieadamson.com! #kidlitchat
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TOPIC: Join us for our annual ThankFest: your opportunity to share the people, institutions, incidents that you are most grateful for in your professional or personal life--now or in the past. #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
TOPIC: Join us for our annual ThankFest: your opportunity to share the people, institutions, incidents that you are most grateful for in your professional or personal life--now or in the past. #kidlitchat
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Oh, we are gonna have us a fine #kidlitchat at 9PM Eastern/6PM Pacific today here on Bluesky. I mean, we do every week so it's not a bold statement but simply what happens when we #kidlit folk gather and chat. Don't believe me? Come join us and see! (There might even be pie. Just sayin'.)
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Oh, we are gonna have us a fine #kidlitchat at 9PM Eastern/6PM Pacific today here on Bluesky. I mean, we do every week so it's not a bold statement but simply what happens when we #kidlit folk gather and chat. Don't believe me? Come join us and see! (There might even be pie. Just sayin'.)
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I don't know about you, but I sure could use a #kidlitchat tonight. Fortunately, we have one! Coming up at 9E/6P. See you there!
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I don't know about you, but I sure could use a #kidlitchat tonight. Fortunately, we have one! Coming up at 9E/6P. See you there!
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Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
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Quick evening reminder that next Thursday, December 4th, is our last #KidLitArtPostcard of 2025! www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Quick evening reminder that next Thursday, December 4th, is our last #KidLitArtPostcard of 2025! www.ginaperry.com/postcard
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A judge has permanently blocked Trump's destruction of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Really good news for libraries (and those like me, who love them! www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
Court permanently blocks Trump’s executive order to dismantle federal agency for America’s libraries
Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island struck down the Trump Administration’s attempts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
www.ala.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A judge has permanently blocked Trump's destruction of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Really good news for libraries (and those like me, who love them! www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
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Here's another XTwitter scammer account outed by geolocation--this one refers writers to a (real) literary agent with a fake address, then impersonates the agent to recommend "professional editor" services
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Here's another XTwitter scammer account outed by geolocation--this one refers writers to a (real) literary agent with a fake address, then impersonates the agent to recommend "professional editor" services
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Criterion is releasing a bunch of clips of its interview with Tatsuya Nakadai. In this one he talks about his tiny role in Seven Samurai and auditioning for Yojimbo. youtu.be/Ywurwa9shBg?...
Tatsuya Nakadai on Akira Kurosawa
YouTube video by CRITERION
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Criterion is releasing a bunch of clips of its interview with Tatsuya Nakadai. In this one he talks about his tiny role in Seven Samurai and auditioning for Yojimbo. youtu.be/Ywurwa9shBg?...
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I'm enjoying the freakout over on XTwitter about geographical locations being exposed...it's exposing some literary scammers as well. Here's "literary agent" Joyce Momoa, about whom I get occasional inquiries.
November 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I'm enjoying the freakout over on XTwitter about geographical locations being exposed...it's exposing some literary scammers as well. Here's "literary agent" Joyce Momoa, about whom I get occasional inquiries.
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And...what's this? The fake Lois McMaster Bujold account that's running a Famous Author scam
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
And...what's this? The fake Lois McMaster Bujold account that's running a Famous Author scam
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I'm reading queries for the next few hours. Anyone have #askagent questions about querying, writing, or publishing? Happy to answer questions for a bit.
November 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I'm reading queries for the next few hours. Anyone have #askagent questions about querying, writing, or publishing? Happy to answer questions for a bit.
Beware scam emails.
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Beware scam emails.
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Hey #kidlt, if you visit the show in the next month or so before it comes down (and you should if you’re in NYC and love picture books) be sure to use the official Original Art Show hashtag (below) to help give the show, and the work, more visibility here on Bluesky.
#theoa2025
#theoa2025
November 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Hey #kidlt, if you visit the show in the next month or so before it comes down (and you should if you’re in NYC and love picture books) be sure to use the official Original Art Show hashtag (below) to help give the show, and the work, more visibility here on Bluesky.
#theoa2025
#theoa2025
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Artists & Art lovers!
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
#ArtAdventCalendar
In its 11th year, #artadventcalendar participants post an original piece of art from Dec 1-24. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, beading, photography. If it’s art and it beautifies th…
earthskyart.ca
November 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Artists & Art lovers!
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
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Sorry - the last one for 2025! The dates for 2026 are already listed: ginaperry.com/printables
November 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sorry - the last one for 2025! The dates for 2026 are already listed: ginaperry.com/printables
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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Write a new picture book during the #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train which runs through Nov 22
*Write a new draft during the challenge
*Shout 'DONE' on this post
*Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc to give & receive feedback
*Write a new draft during the challenge
*Shout 'DONE' on this post
*Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc to give & receive feedback
Ways to Brainstorm Ideas & PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Write a new PB draft on challenge day EST (you can plan ahead…but don’t write until the Critique Train opens). Shout out on the #PBParty Critique Train Twitter post: DONE! Add your name at the end of the Critique Train Google Doc. CELEBRATE!!!!
mindyalyseweiss.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Write a new picture book during the #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train which runs through Nov 22
*Write a new draft during the challenge
*Shout 'DONE' on this post
*Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc to give & receive feedback
*Write a new draft during the challenge
*Shout 'DONE' on this post
*Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc to give & receive feedback
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November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
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Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
From poo and tentacles to contemplative picture book biographies, this year’s picks for the Best Nonfiction for Elementary readers are filled with facts, information, and wonder.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Best Nonfiction Elementary Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
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