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k. marcus writes #kidlit @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social · 1d

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 4d

2026 Mock Caldecott List: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/2026... @colbysharp.bsky.social

2026 Mock Caldecott List

Happy Picture Book Month! Colby Sharp and I teamed up to create a 2026 Mock Caldecott list. *** Principal Brian Sammons created a 2026 Moc...

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Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social · 8d

I cannot WAIT to share the illustrated cover of my next book (SOOOOON) and I promise to tell you who made it look so gorgeous 😍)

(Thanks for the reminder @debbieohi.com !)

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 8d

To publishers, authors, & others posting about illustrated books, including covers that have illustration: Please credit the ILLUSTRATOR.

This not only helps boost the illustrator, but also shows that you value HUMAN illustrators.
#PicturesMeanBusiness

Large blue text reads, “Why do so many book people keep forgetting to credit illustrators?” Beside the text, a roundish blue winged horse contains the text “#Pictures Mean Business.” At the bottom is the credit: “Illustration: Sarah McIntyre along with a website link.

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Annie Cardi @anniecardi.bsky.social · 9d

As a reader, so many of my personal 'best books of the year' are books that came out years ago and that I only just read now. The first year your book is out isn't the only time for it to connect with readers.

Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 9d

The Best Books lists are a'coming, so this is your annual (semi-annual? Who knows!) reminder that if your book isn't on these lists, that doesn't make it any less valuable. These lists are completely subjective. They say nothing of what readers actually respond to. And if just one kid finds

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k. marcus writes #kidlit @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social · 8d

Super fun #NYCevent. If you go bring some canned food to donate #canstruction #designcompetition bfplny.com/event/canstr...

Canstruction 2025 - Brookfield Place New York | BFPL

The beloved annual design competition returns, challenging teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to build sculptures made entirely out of unopened cans of food, which are later donated to Ci...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 8d

To publishers posting about newly-launched books: PLEASE include the names of the creators, not just the title of the book.

This not only helps boost authors & illustrators (who are going thru a rough time right now) but also shows that you support HUMAN creators.

Thank you.

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Caitlin O'Connell @caitlinrenata.bsky.social · 8d

I edited these, can confirm they are great. :)

Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · 8d

It's time to celebrate #nonfiction for all ages! Click to see some fantastic releases from October that your students and patrons will love (1/2) 🧡🐧

BEYONCÉ (A WHO WAS? ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY) by Tyianna Combs and illustrated by Claudia Marianno book cover and description image

CAITLIN CLARK (A WHO WAS? ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY) by Olivia Luchini and illustrated by Angie Alape book cover and description image

TAYLOR SWIFT (A WHO WAS? ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY) by Kirsten Mayer and illustrated by Yenna Mariana book cover and description image

MICHAEL JORDAN (A WHO WAS? ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY) by Ellen Labrecque and illustrated by Alexandra Badiu book cover and description image

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k. marcus writes #kidlit @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social · 11d

Happy spooky #caturday from #sleepyhollowcountry 🎃

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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 11d

Native American Children's Books

buff.ly/0Ug4uMw via @pragmaticmom

#ReadYourWorld #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #KidLit

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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 28d

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

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billboard @billboard.com · 13d

Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K

Chappell Roan has announced her Midwest Princess Project for trans and LGBTQ+ youth, and the fund has already raised $400K.

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Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 13d

Join me and agents Eva Scalzo, Speilburg Literary Agy; Jane Chun, Transatlantic Agy; and Aashna Avachat from Neighborhood Lit. on November 10 for the annual #kidlit Agent Panel from Metro NY SCBWI ($10 members/$15 non-members):
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-me...

NY Metro Annual Agent Panel Register for event

Join us for a panel discussion with three agents, moderated by Harold Underdown. Submission opportunities will be available for attendees, following the event.

www.scbwi.org

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 14d

Fall is the perfect time to read some hare-raising tales, and no one knows this better than Jasper Rabbit! Get your library and readers into the spooky spirit with this 'Creepy Tales' READ poster. Also available as a bookmark!

ALA members receive 10% off! Shop here: https://bit.ly/4dCbQt8

READ poster featuring a scared Jasper Rabbit reading a copy of 'Creepy Tales!'

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 14d

Thanks to those using my wkly #KidLit #YALit book launch threads, which I hope make it easier for us all to help boost books! Recent threads:

Oct.20-26
Oct.13-19
Oct.6-12
Sept.29-Oct.5

Note: Pls don't ask me to add you or remind you; these are crowd-sourced threads. Thx!

#KidLit #KidLitLaunches

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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 15d

Talking to Kids About Banned Books

Book bans can be confusing and even scary for young readers. But open conversations help kids think critically and feel empowered to explore ideas.

Because every conversation helps raise the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and readers.

#FreedomToRead

Talking to kids about banned books: 1. Ask what they’ve heard. 2. Explain why books get challenged. 3. Emphasize choice and empathy. 4. Read together.

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Amitha Jagannath Knight @amitha.bsky.social · 15d

I have dialed way back on social media. I use Instagram for mostly author updates and I got rid of my FB author account. I share things on here but with the assumption that I'm not really selling books but building community. Instead I focus on my website and newsletter. #kidlitchat

Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · 15d

TOPIC: How are you using social media and the online world for your career these days? Which networks or sites are still worth your time and energy? Are you posting more? Less? Both??? #kidlitchat

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Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · 15d

It's Tuesday so it's #kidlitchat day here on Bluesky (at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific). I mean, IYKYK, but if you don't yet know, this is an hour of chat with your #kidlit friends (some of whom you know and some you don't yet know, you know?). Now you know! I hope you join us then. (But you knew that.)

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Suzan the chalant goth @sillysyntax.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Diwali! Light to you in these very bleak times. This is the most meaningful celebration for me from my childhood. Little lamps lit to keep hope burning amid darkness. Lights to help fight against despair. Hugs all 🖤🔥

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k. marcus writes #kidlit @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social · 16d

I wrote today! Congrats on writing @lisayee.bsky.social ! #amwriting #kidlit

Lisa Yee . . . is confused about social media @lisayee.bsky.social · 16d

HOORAY! Today is NATIONAL DAY ON WRITING, established in 2009 by our friends at National Council of Teachers of English!!!

(In honor of today, I am writing and will continue to do so until I meet my deadline.)

@ncte.org #Writing #KidLit #Books #Reading

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k. marcus writes #kidlit @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social · 16d

Good luck!

k. marcus writes #kidlit @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social · 16d

Today’s Spooky #amwriting #kidlit Mix open.spotify.com/playlist/3gs...

Dark Mystery Music

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k. marcus writes #kidlit @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social · 16d

My #sundaysentence is part of a sentence and a day late but it is from a poem by Li-Young Lee called From Blossoms and it is:
...from blossom to blossom to
impossible blossom, to sweet impossible blossom.

www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43012/...

From Blossoms

From blossoms comes this brown paper bag of peaches we bought from the boy at the bend in the road where we turned toward signs painted Peaches . From laden boughs, from hands, from sweet fellowsh...

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k. marcus writes #kidlit @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you!

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Erika Dreifus @erikadreifus.bsky.social · 19d

"More" includes a new picture-book bio about SCOTUS Associate Justice Louis Brandeis *and* a lovely piece about "using our words."

Erika Dreifus @erikadreifus.bsky.social · 20d

This week on My Machberet: *Paper Brigade* cover reveal; new MFA program "for Jewish writers who feel excluded elsewhere"; upcoming Jewish Authors' Summit; more. www.erikadreifus.com/2025/10/jewi...

Jewish Literary Links - Erika Dreifus

Items about Jewish books and writing.

www.erikadreifus.com

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k. marcus writes #kidlit @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social · 16d

I’m working on submissions and honing a new picture book draft.

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