Kris Conover
@krisconover.bsky.social
#KidLit
Lover of books, words, food, and dogs. Creator and collector of books and recipes. She/Her. Represented by Dan Cramer @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
Lover of books, words, food, and dogs. Creator and collector of books and recipes. She/Her. Represented by Dan Cramer @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
Less than 24 hours to go!📚❤️🎉#KidLit
Almost time.
Join us Monday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. CT for the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards.
Live from Chicago. Medals revealed in real time.
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
#ALAyma
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Join us Monday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. CT for the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards.
Live from Chicago. Medals revealed in real time.
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
#ALAyma
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January 25, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Less than 24 hours to go!📚❤️🎉#KidLit
The energy in the room was amazing as Wendy Stephens and Junko Sakoi presented the lists! #scbwiNY26! #Kidlit📚📚📚❤️
The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) has released its 2026 Outstanding International Books (OIB) List, recognizing exceptional children’s and young adult titles originally published outside the U.S. and later made available to U.S. readers.
Outstanding International Book List Award Winners!
The 2026 USBBY Outstanding International Books (OIB) page showcases the annual curated list of exceptional international children’s and young adult books selected by the United States Board on Books f...
www.usbby.org
January 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The energy in the room was amazing as Wendy Stephens and Junko Sakoi presented the lists! #scbwiNY26! #Kidlit📚📚📚❤️
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STORIES ARE THE HEART OF THE WORLD: Indigenous author Laurel Goodluck weaves an intertribal celebration of traditions and stories that help Indigenous children—and all children—understand who they are as they enter and discover the world in this tender picture book.
#books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit
#books #kidlit #scbwi #PBlit
January 21, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Indigenous Reads Rising is an online resource for teachers, librarians, writers, and readers, w/books by Indigenous creators, articles & guides to understanding & respecting Native stories, resources to help Native authors w/craft & publication.
indigenousreadsrising.com
#writing #books #kidlit
indigenousreadsrising.com
#writing #books #kidlit
Indigenous Reads Rising – Book Reading Circle
We Rise
Welcome! Indigenous Reads Rising is a celebration of Indigenous children’s literature of Native Nations, centering those
indigenousreadsrising.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Indigenous Reads Rising is an online resource for teachers, librarians, writers, and readers, w/books by Indigenous creators, articles & guides to understanding & respecting Native stories, resources to help Native authors w/craft & publication.
indigenousreadsrising.com
#writing #books #kidlit
indigenousreadsrising.com
#writing #books #kidlit
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Lunar New Year #giveaway ! Win a copy of @bshum79.bsky.social Alex's Good Fortune and We Are Lion Dancers + Amy Wu & the Lantern Festival (illus. by @charlenedraws.bsky.social )!
1 US & 1 Canadian winner!
To Enter: tinyurl.com/y3a9ybj6
#kidlit #booksky #bookgiveaway #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse
1 US & 1 Canadian winner!
To Enter: tinyurl.com/y3a9ybj6
#kidlit #booksky #bookgiveaway #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse
January 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Lunar New Year #giveaway ! Win a copy of @bshum79.bsky.social Alex's Good Fortune and We Are Lion Dancers + Amy Wu & the Lantern Festival (illus. by @charlenedraws.bsky.social )!
1 US & 1 Canadian winner!
To Enter: tinyurl.com/y3a9ybj6
#kidlit #booksky #bookgiveaway #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse
1 US & 1 Canadian winner!
To Enter: tinyurl.com/y3a9ybj6
#kidlit #booksky #bookgiveaway #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse
When you forget to take pictures at the party, it must have been a really great party! 📚🎨📚❤️
#scbwiNY26 #childrensbooks #writing #workshop
#scbwiNY26 #childrensbooks #writing #workshop
January 21, 2026 at 2:41 PM
When you forget to take pictures at the party, it must have been a really great party! 📚🎨📚❤️
#scbwiNY26 #childrensbooks #writing #workshop
#scbwiNY26 #childrensbooks #writing #workshop
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Taking a quarter-century data deep dive today. Which publishers have dominated the Newbery and Caldecott in the last 25 years? 100scopenotes.com/2026/01/13/w...
Which Publisher Has Won the Most Caldecott Medals This Century?
Breaking down the Caldecott data . . .
100scopenotes.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Taking a quarter-century data deep dive today. Which publishers have dominated the Newbery and Caldecott in the last 25 years? 100scopenotes.com/2026/01/13/w...
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Today we turn again to the small publishers, seeing what they have coming out. Get ready for books from Beaming Books, Eternal Tree Books, NSTA Kids, and Shout Mouse Press. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/07/p...
Publisher Spotlight Spring/Summer 2026 Preview!
Today we turn again to the small publishers, seeing what they have coming out. Get ready for books from Beaming Books, Eternal Tree Books, NSTA Kids, and Shout Mouse Press
afuse8production.slj.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Today we turn again to the small publishers, seeing what they have coming out. Get ready for books from Beaming Books, Eternal Tree Books, NSTA Kids, and Shout Mouse Press. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/07/p...
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Character design - my process. This was a casual drawing day while watching a hockey game in Canada. I thought I would share this rascal. #CanKidLit
January 7, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Character design - my process. This was a casual drawing day while watching a hockey game in Canada. I thought I would share this rascal. #CanKidLit
So a few Page Turners walk into a bar…
Actually, @pageturnerlit.bsky.social never sings his own praises, so occasionally we have to meet and toast him ourselves! Page Turner Literary Agency holiday party 2025! #Kidlit #AmWriting📚🎉🎄🥂
Actually, @pageturnerlit.bsky.social never sings his own praises, so occasionally we have to meet and toast him ourselves! Page Turner Literary Agency holiday party 2025! #Kidlit #AmWriting📚🎉🎄🥂
December 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
So a few Page Turners walk into a bar…
Actually, @pageturnerlit.bsky.social never sings his own praises, so occasionally we have to meet and toast him ourselves! Page Turner Literary Agency holiday party 2025! #Kidlit #AmWriting📚🎉🎄🥂
Actually, @pageturnerlit.bsky.social never sings his own praises, so occasionally we have to meet and toast him ourselves! Page Turner Literary Agency holiday party 2025! #Kidlit #AmWriting📚🎉🎄🥂
You know it’s the start of the holiday season when the Tumbleweed Snowman comes to town! Thanks @ABQFloodControl #KidLit❄️☃️❄️
December 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
You know it’s the start of the holiday season when the Tumbleweed Snowman comes to town! Thanks @ABQFloodControl #KidLit❄️☃️❄️
I will be away from my desk for a while.
Because…
I got a Pi Karaoke for my birthday!
🎶🎤🪩🎉
Because…
I got a Pi Karaoke for my birthday!
🎶🎤🪩🎉
December 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I will be away from my desk for a while.
Because…
I got a Pi Karaoke for my birthday!
🎶🎤🪩🎉
Because…
I got a Pi Karaoke for my birthday!
🎶🎤🪩🎉
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‘Why children's books matter’ – the keynote speech at the Booker Prize 2025 ceremony was given by Penelope Lively, the only author to have won both the Booker Prize and the Carnegie Medal for children's writing.
youtu.be/a8SdOg94uiQ
youtu.be/a8SdOg94uiQ
Penelope Lively on why children's books matter | The Booker Prize
YouTube video by The Booker Prizes
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
‘Why children's books matter’ – the keynote speech at the Booker Prize 2025 ceremony was given by Penelope Lively, the only author to have won both the Booker Prize and the Carnegie Medal for children's writing.
youtu.be/a8SdOg94uiQ
youtu.be/a8SdOg94uiQ
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October 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
How wonderful to have books that embody the kindness and positivity that @andrewchacket.bsky.social and @pageturnerlit.bsky.social bring to the world! I can't wait to read One Word and In This Family!❤️📚🎉
The @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social announcements for @andrewchacket.bsky.social new books!
One Word with art by @kirkparrish.bsky.social
In This Family with art by Charlotte Ager
Published by @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
One Word with art by @kirkparrish.bsky.social
In This Family with art by Charlotte Ager
Published by @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
How wonderful to have books that embody the kindness and positivity that @andrewchacket.bsky.social and @pageturnerlit.bsky.social bring to the world! I can't wait to read One Word and In This Family!❤️📚🎉
Congratulations to everyone involved!📚🎉📚
Book Deal
Quincy's Big Question
Words by Michelle Elena Monroe
Art by Gigi Moore
Published by @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
Quincy's Big Question
Words by Michelle Elena Monroe
Art by Gigi Moore
Published by @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Congratulations to everyone involved!📚🎉📚
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Book It! is back!!! 🍕
May 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Book It! is back!!! 🍕
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Spring/Summer 2025 Look Book
Cover Art by Taylor Carlson
@nadiatheartist.bsky.social Hazen Becker Cortney Benvenuto @jandolby.bsky.social @nicoecenarro.bsky.social @genemagora.bsky.social @danvillage.bsky.social Aleksandra Szmidt @woolleystories.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1XxEu...
Cover Art by Taylor Carlson
@nadiatheartist.bsky.social Hazen Becker Cortney Benvenuto @jandolby.bsky.social @nicoecenarro.bsky.social @genemagora.bsky.social @danvillage.bsky.social Aleksandra Szmidt @woolleystories.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1XxEu...
May 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Spring/Summer 2025 Look Book
Cover Art by Taylor Carlson
@nadiatheartist.bsky.social Hazen Becker Cortney Benvenuto @jandolby.bsky.social @nicoecenarro.bsky.social @genemagora.bsky.social @danvillage.bsky.social Aleksandra Szmidt @woolleystories.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1XxEu...
Cover Art by Taylor Carlson
@nadiatheartist.bsky.social Hazen Becker Cortney Benvenuto @jandolby.bsky.social @nicoecenarro.bsky.social @genemagora.bsky.social @danvillage.bsky.social Aleksandra Szmidt @woolleystories.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1XxEu...
Today Carlton is celebrating two holidays in one!
Happy National Rescue Dog Day! 🐾🐶🐾Happy Word Bee Day!🐝🐝🐝
Have a BEE-utiful day!
#NationalRescueDogDay2025 #WordBeeDay2025 #AdoptDontShop
Happy National Rescue Dog Day! 🐾🐶🐾Happy Word Bee Day!🐝🐝🐝
Have a BEE-utiful day!
#NationalRescueDogDay2025 #WordBeeDay2025 #AdoptDontShop
May 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Today Carlton is celebrating two holidays in one!
Happy National Rescue Dog Day! 🐾🐶🐾Happy Word Bee Day!🐝🐝🐝
Have a BEE-utiful day!
#NationalRescueDogDay2025 #WordBeeDay2025 #AdoptDontShop
Happy National Rescue Dog Day! 🐾🐶🐾Happy Word Bee Day!🐝🐝🐝
Have a BEE-utiful day!
#NationalRescueDogDay2025 #WordBeeDay2025 #AdoptDontShop
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3 of Page Turner Literary Agency’s books have made the @CBCBook Favorite Lists! Congratulations to @andrewchacket.bsky.social @jandolby.bsky.social @nadiatheartist.bsky.social Nico Ecenarro @literallylynne.bsky.social Brenda Sturgis The Little Press @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidsfaves #kidlit
April 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
3 of Page Turner Literary Agency’s books have made the @CBCBook Favorite Lists! Congratulations to @andrewchacket.bsky.social @jandolby.bsky.social @nadiatheartist.bsky.social Nico Ecenarro @literallylynne.bsky.social Brenda Sturgis The Little Press @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidsfaves #kidlit
Ah, @fuse8.bsky.social,thank you for bringing me books I never would have known about, but now must have. Pre-ordering now just because of this review! #KidLit
Some will say, “They don’t make ‘em like this anymore,” but I say, “They never made them like this, and I’m glad they started now.” I review BAD BADGER by Maryrose Wood & @unionsquarekids.bsky.social #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/29/r...
Review of the Day: Bad Badger by Maryrose Wood, ill. Giulia Ghigini
Deceptively simple, exceedingly smart, and lovely to eye and ear alike, this is a delightful little book. Some will say, “They don’t make ‘em like this anymore,” but I say, “They never made them like ...
afuse8production.slj.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Ah, @fuse8.bsky.social,thank you for bringing me books I never would have known about, but now must have. Pre-ordering now just because of this review! #KidLit
So three illustrators walk into an Arboretum…
Thanks to @fuse8.bsky.social for sharing their process.
I can’t wait to read Papilio! 📚🦋🎨📚
#KidLit
Thanks to @fuse8.bsky.social for sharing their process.
I can’t wait to read Papilio! 📚🦋🎨📚
#KidLit
From subverting the general expectations of what butterflies "should" look like to the delights of a true collaboration, join these three picture book creators as they explain how they work together. 1 book by 3 people. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/08/t...
The Rare Three-Man Interview: Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser, and Corey R. Tabor Talk Metamorphosis with Papilio
From subverting the general expectations of what butterflies
afuse8production.slj.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So three illustrators walk into an Arboretum…
Thanks to @fuse8.bsky.social for sharing their process.
I can’t wait to read Papilio! 📚🦋🎨📚
#KidLit
Thanks to @fuse8.bsky.social for sharing their process.
I can’t wait to read Papilio! 📚🦋🎨📚
#KidLit
Dec 22 is National Cookie Exchange Day! Only two dozen left to bake and I’ll be ready!🍪🍪🍪
#NationalCookieExchangeDay #CookieExchangeDay #Holiday #Cookies #Baking #Holidays #KidLit
#NationalCookieExchangeDay #CookieExchangeDay #Holiday #Cookies #Baking #Holidays #KidLit
December 22, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Dec 22 is National Cookie Exchange Day! Only two dozen left to bake and I’ll be ready!🍪🍪🍪
#NationalCookieExchangeDay #CookieExchangeDay #Holiday #Cookies #Baking #Holidays #KidLit
#NationalCookieExchangeDay #CookieExchangeDay #Holiday #Cookies #Baking #Holidays #KidLit
I just drove downtown and saw that Tumbleweed Snowman has arrived! Let the holidays begin!
🎄☃️🎁#KidLit #NewMexicoTrue
🎄☃️🎁#KidLit #NewMexicoTrue
December 7, 2024 at 9:24 PM
I just drove downtown and saw that Tumbleweed Snowman has arrived! Let the holidays begin!
🎄☃️🎁#KidLit #NewMexicoTrue
🎄☃️🎁#KidLit #NewMexicoTrue