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KidLit Collective

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We are KidLit Collective, a collection of creative kidlit authors and illustrators supporting each other since our 2020 debuts and beyond. Art by @nielanderamy

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Jan 28

We're new here so please give a follow! We are a group of kid lit authors and illustrators who have been together since 2018 supporting each other and others in the kid lit community.

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 2d

Happy 5 year book birthday to @writerjolene.bsky.social 's BIONIC BEASTS!

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know that October is Sensory Awareness Month! Let's celebrate with @writerjolene.bsky.social and TOO MUCH! An Overwhelming Day

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 10d

Meet the New Host of Reading Rainbow: Mychal the Librarian | Book Riot

Meet the New Host of Reading Rainbow: Mychal the Librarian

After 20 years, Reading Rainbow is back! The new host is Mychal the Librarian, who has been spreading library joy online for years.

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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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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 12d

DANCE LIKE A LEAF published in 2020. It broke my heart to not be able to do in-person events. I’m super excited to share my debut picture book with 50+ preschoolers! I hope they like these 🍁 🪄 ❤️ #kidlit #booksky

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 13d

SLC friends! Come hang out with me & a bunch of brilliant local queer authors at UTU’s 2nd annual Queer Book Fair Bonanza! I will be reading THE WISHING FLOWER illus. by @kipalizadeh.net & THE BI BOOK illus. by Cynthia Alonso at 3 pm! #kidlit #booksky tinyurl.com/46p46yv4

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 14d

Happy 1st #bookbirthday to THE YOWLERS by Stacy Lynn Carroll and @mollyruttan.bsky.social! 🎂 📚 🥳 #kidlit #booksky www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/624001...

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you, @bookriot.bsky.social!

bookriot.com/new-bisexual... #bivisibilityday #bisexualbooks #thebibook

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 22d

Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite winning #12x12PB members! We are so proud of you, @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social, @evawongnava.bsky.social, @steenahernandez.bsky.social, @writerjolene.bsky.social, @cwrobinson.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & Anita Yasuda!

#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 21d

THE REVIEWS ARE IN for THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES! "Wieder’s lively text captures C.J.’s hopes and fears, accompanied by expressive illustrations that use varied perspectives to good effect. Kindness abounds in this holiday tale of unexpected friendship." Kirkus Reviews

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Bi+ Visibility Day! We are celebrating with @ajirving.bsky.social and Cynthia Alonso’s groundbreaking picture book THE BI BOOK! 🩷💜💙

#bivisibilityday #bisexualbooks #thebibook #kidlit #booksky

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 17d

The leaves are changing color. There’s a chill in the air. Celebrate the first day of autumn with members @ajirving.bsky.social’s DANCE LIKE A LEAF, @nrpaulson.bsky.social’s NILA’S PERFECT COAT, & @writerjolene.bsky.social’s THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT! #kidlit #booksky #firstdayoffall

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Candace Spizzirri 📚 @candacespizzirri.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you, @12x12challenge.bsky.social!

So thankful for your love and support! What an amazing community!

I got my “YES” and you can, too! Keep querying! You’ve got this! ❤️

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Candace Spizzirri - How I Got My Agent

12 x 12 member Candace Spizzirri is excited to partner with literary agent Ritu Anand to put more picture books into young readers hands.

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 23d

It’s Bisexual Awareness Week! Did you know?

🩷 Bi+ people makes up the majority of the LGBTQ+ community

💜 Many people still think bisexuality doesn’t exist. The bi+ community is often rejected in hetero and queer spaces.

💙 Bi+ people are still bi regardless of relationship status.

#biweek

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 21d

We LOVE this wonderful Kirkus review of THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES! Congratulations, @jnwieder.bsky.social! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 23d

Happy #bookbirthday to HANUKKAH 1-2-3! A FIRST COUNTING BOOK by @jnwieder.bsky.social & Aura Lewis! We are so excited this beautiful board book is out in the world! Congratulations, Joy and Aura! 📕🎂🥳 #kidlit #booksky

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Candace Spizzirri 📚 @candacespizzirri.bsky.social · Aug 11

#Teachers #Librarians #Educators #Parents

Looking for a fun picture book with Educational Resources?

Check out @chantelleburgen and my FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE.

Learning opportunities: Alaska, moose, travel, trains, positivity, and determination. ❤️

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 26d

Check out VIOLET AND THE CRUMBS by @mollyruttan.bsky.social and Abigail Rayner! Follow Violet on her #glutenfree adventure and learn more about #CeliacDisease on #CeliacAwarenessDay! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #booksky

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our translated books: DANCE LIKE A LEAF, VIOLET AND THE CRUMBS, I AM A THIEF, TOO MUCH! AN OVERWHELMING DAY!, and MAMIACHI & ME

KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Sep 8

On this #InternationalLiteracyDay, we’re so excited that members @ajirving.bsky.social, @mollyruttan.bsky.social, and @writerjolene.bsky.social’s books are available in other languages! Check out the multilingual versions of these fantastic picture books! #kidlit #booksky

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Sep 7

It’s a Grand day! Happy #GrandparentsDay! Celebrate with our beautiful books that feature grandparents: @ajirving.bsky.social’s DANCE LIKE A LEAF, @candacespizzirri.bsky.social’s FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE, Rashmi Bismark’s FINDING OM, & @writerjolene.bsky.social’s THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT!

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Sep 6

It’s National #ReadaBookDay! Check out our members’ beautiful books! Whether you love #fiction or #nonfiction, #picturebooks or #chapterbooks, you’ll find something great here! #booksky #kidlit

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Candace Spizzirri 📚 @candacespizzirri.bsky.social · Aug 25

COVER REVEAL!!! 🫎🫎💚🎉🎉🎉

I’m thrilled to share the cover of my and @chantelle_burgen’s upcoming picture book - FINLEY: A MOOSE IN CHARTREUSE!!!

Finley’s next adventure takes him to Paris!

Ooh la la!

Available for pre-order now. ❤️

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · Sep 6

Congratulations, @ajirving.bsky.social and Cynthia! We 🩷 THE BI BOOK! #kidlit #booksky

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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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 21

Spotted on the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators blog: The SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winners, including The Ofrenda That We Built by Shaian Gutiérrez, @gabbyzapata.bsky.social, and me! Thanks to Justin Campbell and Holly Thompson for blogging! 🥰🎉

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