Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Jul 30

NEW EVENT: First Pages Session with Janet Bruins of Picture Book Heist! Check here for further information about the event, as well as how to sign up.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

2025-0813 Janet Bruins First Pages Event Formatting

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN FIRST PAGES EVENT OUR NEXT EVENT: Janet Bruins, Publisher, Picture Book Heist DATE: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 TIME: 7 - 8:30 PM EST PLACE: The Rate Your Story Zoo...

docs.google.com

3 4

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · May 30

Yes! We've had so much fun with them! Thanks for sharing!

1

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · May 8

JOIN US for a Twice As Nice First Pages Event! Two Editors - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7 - 8:15 PM EST
More Information About the Event and Payment Information and Submission Information HERE: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FirstPages

5

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · May 8

Picture Book Storytelling Structures with Roxanne Troup
FREE to Rate Your Story Members (with Replay in our Forum)
Non-Members Can Purchase a Speedpass to Learning
www.rateyourstory.org/speed-pass

More Information:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

2

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Apr 26

Did you know it’s #NationalGoBirdingDay? 🩵🐦 🪶
#SeasonsOfKidLit.com is celebrating in a big way - with debut author Lynn Street! Take a peek at her fact-filled interview & enter to win a copy of her new book, too. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...

Celebrate National Go Birding Day with Lynn Street - PLUS Book Giveaway!

Hi, readers, writers, and bird watchers, too! It's the last Saturday in April which means it's National Go Birding Day! And what better way to celebrate than with debut author, Lynn Street, and her in...

www.seasonsofkidlit.com

1 4

Reposted by Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director

Katie Lee Reinert - KidLit/PB Author @katieleereinert.bsky.social · Apr 22

Check out this interview on Navigating Kid Lit Weather from #SeasonsOfKidLit with @literallylynne.bsky.social for some great insights and an awesome giveaway opportunity!
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/navigat...

Navigating the KidLit Weather with Editor Lynne Marie PLUS Multiple Giveaways!

Hello, readers, writers, and weather watchers of all sorts! Today is April Showers Day, and what better way to celebrate than with editor Lynne Marie? Lynne Marie, weather guru and #SeasonsOfKidLit Co...

www.seasonsofkidlit.com

3 8

Reposted by Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director

Page Turner Literary Agency @pageturnerlit.bsky.social · Apr 11

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

5 15

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Apr 15

So happy to be featured today on Erin Dealey's wonderful blog! erindealey.com/book-birthda...

Happy Book Birthday to HENNY PENNY'S WEATHER WORRIES = Five Qs with kidlit dynamo Lynne Marie + Book Launch invitation! - Erin Dealey, Children's Author

Today on the Book Birthday blog we chat with kidlit dynamo Lynne Marie about her latest book HENNY PENNY'S WEATHER WORRIES

erindealey.com

1 5

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Mar 21

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - If you have not cast your vote for the #annadewdneyreadtogether #award, today is the last day to cast your vote. BROOMMATES is a FINALIST! We would love your support. Go to the link in the graphic or straight to the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

1 3

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Jan 18

www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...

Announcing Our February Guest Guru - Mary Boone!

To start off the new year with a bang, we are happy to feature one of our top Non-Fiction Authors, Mary Boone. She will be giving Ratings and Feedback to four lucky Rate Your Story Members this month....

www.rateyourstory.org

3

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Jan 16

Rate Your Story Judge, Award-winning Non-Fiction Author Beth Anderson is on Kathy Temean's Writing and Illustrating blog today! Check it out and be sure to sign up for her launch and learn. Email [email protected] for more information! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/01/16/b...

BOOK GIVEAWAY: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT by Beth Anderson

Beth Anderson has written another new Nonfiction picture book, HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: KATE WARNE AND THE RACE TO SAVE ABRAHAM LINCOLN, illustrated by Sally Wern Comport and published by Calkins Cre…

kathytemean.wordpress.com

3

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Jan 14

Be sure to share this post and comment for a chance to win one of five opportunities to have an Ask Me Anything Session with Acquiring Editor at The Little Press / Director of Rate Your Story Lynne Marie alaynekaychristian.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/l... @alaynekaychristian.bsky.social

LYNNE MARIE’S ‘LONG AND WINDING ROAD’ to Traditional Publication–Plus a fabulous giveaway!

Today’s guest post comes from Lynne Marie. She shares the story of her twenty-five year journey to traditional picture book publication. And what a journey it has been! After reading Lynne Ma…

alaynekaychristian.wordpress.com

1 5

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Jan 8

Rate Your Story is super excited to present a January 20th 7 PM Launch and Learn with Beth Anderson here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Beth Anderson @followers @highlight #nonfiction #NonFictionBooks #RateYourStory

1 6

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Jan 7

Last month, we kicked off applications for a FREE Pacing Mentorship! For future opportunities (plus 18 Ratings/ Feedback, 11 Webinars (and replays), Mentor Text Talks, 1st Impressions Feedback & MORE) www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member Here are our winners... @jpuglow.bsky.social #RateYourStory

1 5

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Jan 1

You are definitely one of our rising stars!

1 1

Reposted by Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director

Cynthia Mackey, If a 🐝 Lands On Your Toe Now Available @booksbycindy.bsky.social · Aug 6

It's #KidlitInspirationWeek and we have @literallylynne.bsky.social offering a half hour mentoring session and Heather Morris offering a query critique or PB critique! #kidlit

🌼 To enter, follow us and comment with someone who inspires you in writing or in life!

kidlitvillage.ca/2024/08/06/k...

Kid Lit Inspiration Week: Guest Post with Lynne Marie

It's Kid Lit Inspiration Week and we're thanking some of the people who've inspired us! Our week feature guest authors as follows: August 5th with Lori Dubbin August 6th with Lynne Marie August 7th wi...

kidlitvillage.ca

1 4 13

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Jan 19

Do not miss this AMAZING opportunity to learn and be inspired by Jodi More and win one of 20 copies of her dragon book #WhenADragonMovesIn for #AppreciateADragonDay! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/blog/categor... @AuthorHMacht @RateYourStory @WriterJodiMoore

1 8

Reposted by Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · Jan 14

A fun & modern #fairytale by
@literallylynne.bsky.social
and Eva Santana.

#picturebook #kidlit #kidlitreview #childrensbooks #librarybooks #storytime #reading #bookrecommendations #parents #teachers #librarians #writingcommunity #read #teacher #iteachreading #readaloud #SEL #rat #palacerat

2 5

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Jan 2

Much going on this month at #RateYourStory! A Professional Series with @michele_mcavoy, a Guest Guru Opportunity with @EllenLWrites, Idea Webinar and Workshop with @Literally_Lynne and MORE! And don't forget to check out expert advice from @CMWriter4kids! conta.cc/3RZV0g7

2

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Dec 17

I am hosting my last Kid Lit Creators / Mentor Text Talk for the 2023, with Sue Heavenrich - Please join us! FREE Admission! Replays available to Rate Your Story Members (www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member). #BookReading #AskAnAuthor #AuthorsOfFacebook #PictureBooks #PictureBooksforKids

1

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Dec 12

Are you ready to take your #kidlit writing to the next level and focus on your craft! Check Out Rate Your Story where we offer perks and opportunities to help do just that! Spots are filling for 024, so be sure to reserve yours now! #mentor @Literally_Lynne www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member

2

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Dec 10

It's become a Seasonal Tradition for Heather Macht and me to share our favorite books of the #Season! And here they are: www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-... Check Out THIS and other posts from our #SpreadTheJoy event for fun, fundamentals and prizes!

1

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Dec 10

Celebrate the Season with Laura Baker and A Monsters Christmas! Check out the Interview and the Book Giveaway here: www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-... Don't forget to leave a comment and share to be eligible for the book prize and a BONUS prize from me! Heather Macht Lynne Marie

1

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Dec 9

I'm in the Christmas Crunch, so bear with me as I catch up on posting these fabulous books! Viviane Elbee's Teach Your Giraffe To Ski is filled with winter fun! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-...

1

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Dec 6

Ahoy, there, Mateys! Join #seasonsofkidlit in celebrating Christmas afloat on a boat with CHRISTMAS, AHOY! and Erin Dealey! Take a look at her books -- she's certainly a Celebration Connoisseur! amzn.to/3TvjAqv www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-... @authorhmacht.bsky.social

1