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I'm sorry I've been so quiet on here, but NEW INTERVIEWS ARE COMING! We've got our first one of 2026 dropping on February 25th. (Because Wednesdays are great of course!) It's a special one and a bit of a change up, but I'll drop more hints about it as it gets closer! #kidlit
February 13, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I'm sorry I've been so quiet on here, but NEW INTERVIEWS ARE COMING! We've got our first one of 2026 dropping on February 25th. (Because Wednesdays are great of course!) It's a special one and a bit of a change up, but I'll drop more hints about it as it gets closer! #kidlit
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If you have something to donate, please consider it! More items are needed. (I donated a ten-page screenplay critique!) Let's help those in need!
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January 30, 2026 at 6:56 PM
If you have something to donate, please consider it! More items are needed. (I donated a ten-page screenplay critique!) Let's help those in need!
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Are you participating this year? I loved this post! #Storystorm
Here is my post for Storystorm 2026! Love and hugs to @taralazar.bsky.social @mochimochiland.bsky.social and @pippinmathur.bsky.social taralazar.com/2026/01/03/s...
Storystorm 2026 Day 3: Nina Victor Crittenden Goes Back to the Drawing Board
by Nina Victor Crittenden Thank you, Tara, for starting Storystorm all the way back in 2009 when it was PiBoIdMo. Just think of all the wonderful ideas that have been generated in this community si…
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January 5, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Are you participating this year? I loved this post! #Storystorm
One of our amazing interviewees -- @drnancydraws.bsky.social -- won an Honorable Mention in the KidLit 411 Banner Design Contest. She'll be featured along with an Author Spotlight in December 2027. In the meantime, check out her entry below! Congrats, Nancy!
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
Kidlit411 Banner Design Winners & Honorable Mention (2026 and 2027)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
One of our amazing interviewees -- @drnancydraws.bsky.social -- won an Honorable Mention in the KidLit 411 Banner Design Contest. She'll be featured along with an Author Spotlight in December 2027. In the meantime, check out her entry below! Congrats, Nancy!
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
It's the holidays, and if you want a little gift for yourself... How about a critique from @morganlau.bsky.social? Today is the LAST DAY to enter the giveaway! Go to the blog and read Morgan's interview to get all the details! I'm hoping you win!
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It's the holidays, and if you want a little gift for yourself... How about a critique from @morganlau.bsky.social? Today is the LAST DAY to enter the giveaway! Go to the blog and read Morgan's interview to get all the details! I'm hoping you win!
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It's the time of year for reflection & planning, remember '25 & imagining '26. Take some time this week to write down what you did in '25 to protect the right to read. Think about what worked & what didn't, of course, but also, how it felt. What was fun? What as a slog? What would you do again...
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It's the time of year for reflection & planning, remember '25 & imagining '26. Take some time this week to write down what you did in '25 to protect the right to read. Think about what worked & what didn't, of course, but also, how it felt. What was fun? What as a slog? What would you do again...
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Hey #kidlit family! Check out this fun interview I did with Megan from @keepwritingkidlit.bsky.social.
There may be a free critique in it for you! 😉✍️
#keepwritingkidlit #kdzpodcast
There may be a free critique in it for you! 😉✍️
#keepwritingkidlit #kdzpodcast
I'm so excited about this week's interview! I'm talking to @morganlau.bsky.social about creating resources for the #kidlit community. Morgan has great advice, and she's also giving away a critique. Don't miss out!
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/morgan-lau/
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/morgan-lau/
Motivator #7: Morgan Lau
After discussing writing contests in the last interview, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that many of the people behind those endeavors are kidlit writers. Truly, the kindness of this community inspires its members to give back. This week, I’m speaking with a storyteller who did just that! Morgan is an author-illustrator, environmentalist, and […]
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December 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Hey #kidlit family! Check out this fun interview I did with Megan from @keepwritingkidlit.bsky.social.
There may be a free critique in it for you! 😉✍️
#keepwritingkidlit #kdzpodcast
There may be a free critique in it for you! 😉✍️
#keepwritingkidlit #kdzpodcast
I'm so excited about this week's interview! I'm talking to @morganlau.bsky.social about creating resources for the #kidlit community. Morgan has great advice, and she's also giving away a critique. Don't miss out!
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/morgan-lau/
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/morgan-lau/
Motivator #7: Morgan Lau
After discussing writing contests in the last interview, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that many of the people behind those endeavors are kidlit writers. Truly, the kindness of this community inspires its members to give back. This week, I’m speaking with a storyteller who did just that! Morgan is an author-illustrator, environmentalist, and […]
www.keepwritingkidlit.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I'm so excited about this week's interview! I'm talking to @morganlau.bsky.social about creating resources for the #kidlit community. Morgan has great advice, and she's also giving away a critique. Don't miss out!
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/morgan-lau/
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/morgan-lau/
My absolute favorite quote from the last interview: "No writing is ever wasted." If you haven't yet, go read it and soak in all the wisdom from @felizreading.bsky.social. #kidlit
November 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
My absolute favorite quote from the last interview: "No writing is ever wasted." If you haven't yet, go read it and soak in all the wisdom from @felizreading.bsky.social. #kidlit
It's World Children's Day! I'm saddened every day by the children suffering around the world, from Ukraine, to Gaza, to Sudan. I called my reps today about protecting children in Gaza using the Foreign Affairs section of 5Calls. If you're taking action today too, I'd love to hear about it!
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
It's World Children's Day! I'm saddened every day by the children suffering around the world, from Ukraine, to Gaza, to Sudan. I called my reps today about protecting children in Gaza using the Foreign Affairs section of 5Calls. If you're taking action today too, I'd love to hear about it!
This week, I'm interviewing @felizreading.bsky.social, and we had a great time talking about writing contests. Adriana is also generously giving away a critique so go to the blog and make sure you're entered to win!
Motivator #6: Adriana Gutierrez
I absolutely adore this week’s topic… writing contests! Adriana reached out to me via the website to pitch this discussion, and it immediately resonated with me. Contests have many benefits… There are usually prizes, like books, critiques, or memberships. It’s a way to engage in the community, reading and commenting on other entries. There are […]
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November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This week, I'm interviewing @felizreading.bsky.social, and we had a great time talking about writing contests. Adriana is also generously giving away a critique so go to the blog and make sure you're entered to win!
A little tease for tomorrow's interview and newsletter... we're talking about contests! If this topic interests you, go to the blog (link in bio) and get on the list. Can't wait to share it with you! #kidlit
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
A little tease for tomorrow's interview and newsletter... we're talking about contests! If this topic interests you, go to the blog (link in bio) and get on the list. Can't wait to share it with you! #kidlit
There're only TWO DAYS LEFT to enter the latest giveaway. And the prize is a query critique! Read the most recent interview to find out how to enter! #kidlit #amquerying
November 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
There're only TWO DAYS LEFT to enter the latest giveaway. And the prize is a query critique! Read the most recent interview to find out how to enter! #kidlit #amquerying
I got a rejection today. I was bummed, but... I remembered my Query Pass Punch Card! It's the first time I've punched it since I created it. It took the sting away ever so slightly.
Do you want one too? Just sign up for our newsletter! #kidlit #booksky
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Do you want one too? Just sign up for our newsletter! #kidlit #booksky
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November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I got a rejection today. I was bummed, but... I remembered my Query Pass Punch Card! It's the first time I've punched it since I created it. It took the sting away ever so slightly.
Do you want one too? Just sign up for our newsletter! #kidlit #booksky
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Do you want one too? Just sign up for our newsletter! #kidlit #booksky
www.keepwritingkidlit.com/subscribe/
What comes first... the writing or the art? Nancy explains her process as an author-illustrator:
"Early on, I’d write everything down and then illustrate once the story was fleshed out."
"Early on, I’d write everything down and then illustrate once the story was fleshed out."
November 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
What comes first... the writing or the art? Nancy explains her process as an author-illustrator:
"Early on, I’d write everything down and then illustrate once the story was fleshed out."
"Early on, I’d write everything down and then illustrate once the story was fleshed out."
It's less than one week at this point, but the graphic is still adorable! Please look out for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK on shelves near you 11/11/25. @briangehrlein.bsky.social wrote the book and he's a friend of the blog! Way to go, Brian! #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook
November 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It's less than one week at this point, but the graphic is still adorable! Please look out for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK on shelves near you 11/11/25. @briangehrlein.bsky.social wrote the book and he's a friend of the blog! Way to go, Brian! #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook
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🚨 WNDB is committed to providing emergency grants to diverse authors & illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators experiencing dire financial need due to loss of SNAP benefits. We are now open for a new round of emergency grants, between $250 and $1,000 each.
💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency
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November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🚨 WNDB is committed to providing emergency grants to diverse authors & illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators experiencing dire financial need due to loss of SNAP benefits. We are now open for a new round of emergency grants, between $250 and $1,000 each.
💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency
💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency
After a short break, we are back with another wonderful interview. Don't miss reading all about @drnancydraws.bsky.social because you'll want to say you knew her before she was published! #kidlit
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/nancy-stark-lee/
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/nancy-stark-lee/
Motivator #5: Nancy Stark Lee
I’ve said I wanted to interview kidlit creatives who I don’t know and I meant it. This week, I’m finally doing just that! Nancy and I have never met (though I did reach out to her at the suggestion of a mutual friend), and I am so excited to learn about her. Not only is […]
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November 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
After a short break, we are back with another wonderful interview. Don't miss reading all about @drnancydraws.bsky.social because you'll want to say you knew her before she was published! #kidlit
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/nancy-stark-lee/
https://www.keepwritingkidlit.com/nancy-stark-lee/
Wow! What a great opportunity! #amquerying
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
October 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Wow! What a great opportunity! #amquerying
This giveaway ends tonight! There's less than seven hours to enter!
There's an amazing giveaway on the blog right now -- a non-rhyming manuscript critique from one of our amazing interviewees! Go read the interview and then enter the giveaway! #amwriting #amquerying
October 21, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This giveaway ends tonight! There's less than seven hours to enter!
There's an amazing giveaway on the blog right now -- a non-rhyming manuscript critique from one of our amazing interviewees! Go read the interview and then enter the giveaway! #amwriting #amquerying
October 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
There's an amazing giveaway on the blog right now -- a non-rhyming manuscript critique from one of our amazing interviewees! Go read the interview and then enter the giveaway! #amwriting #amquerying
It's that time again... the latest interview is up! Go read it, get motivated, and make your Wednesday that much more enjoyable. #kidlit #amwriting
www.keepwritingkidlit.com/luce-williams/
www.keepwritingkidlit.com/luce-williams/
October 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It's that time again... the latest interview is up! Go read it, get motivated, and make your Wednesday that much more enjoyable. #kidlit #amwriting
www.keepwritingkidlit.com/luce-williams/
www.keepwritingkidlit.com/luce-williams/
Amazing conversation tonight! See if you can catch the replay because it left me feeling inspired to write and fight back. There is hope in this world as long as there are people who keep pushing to make things better! Thank you, Romina and Tomi!
Katniss. Tris. Percy. Manu. Zélie. We're talking about our favorite literary heroines and the the lessons we can bring into our real life resistance TONIGHT with best-selling authors Romina Garber + Tomi Adeyemi
⏰ 8pm ET / 5pm PT
RSVP now → https://act.womensmarch.com/signup/rtrsept30_YA/
⏰ 8pm ET / 5pm PT
RSVP now → https://act.womensmarch.com/signup/rtrsept30_YA/
October 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Amazing conversation tonight! See if you can catch the replay because it left me feeling inspired to write and fight back. There is hope in this world as long as there are people who keep pushing to make things better! Thank you, Romina and Tomi!
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I sure hope you can join us for #kidlitchat tonight at 9PM Eastern/6PM Pacific right here on Bluesky. We are gonna chat about some #kidlit topic, toss in some desserts, and who knows what else will bubble up. It's a good time every week, and I'd love to see you chatting!
September 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I sure hope you can join us for #kidlitchat tonight at 9PM Eastern/6PM Pacific right here on Bluesky. We are gonna chat about some #kidlit topic, toss in some desserts, and who knows what else will bubble up. It's a good time every week, and I'd love to see you chatting!