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Morgan Lau

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Mother of two. Gardener for life. Environmental Scientist. #SCBWI #kidlit Author-Illustrator #50PreciousWords winner '24 #PBParty ‘25, 24, 23 HM #FWFwinner'23+'22 #kidlit https://www.instagram.com/greengirlblueplanet/

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Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · Mar 6

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I’m an author/illustrator who is looking for representation. I am open to board books, PBs, and early readers.

#kidlit #kidlitart

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Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · 4d

Check this out! @me-mwai.bsky.social 📚

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 9d

⭐️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ⭐️
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)

Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!

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Jessica Whipple @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social · 5d

I'll be there Saturday 10-12 and I'd love to see you!

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Graphic that says Lititz Public Library's Local Author Expo. Saturday November 1st, 10am-noon. Meet and greet with local authors, light refreshments, purchase books from authors and aaron's books.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 5d

✨ Ready to get published?

Download the free 12 x 12 Guide to Getting Out of Your Own Way So You Can Get Published → buff.ly/7LP2GsQ

#12x12PB #kidlit

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KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast @kdzpodcast.bsky.social · 5d

Do you love the darker side of kidlit? ✍️

If so, check out Episode 8, Tools for Gripping Horror! 🛠️

The episode sneakily appears on Apple Podcasts a few days early.

It's not a trick 👻 but there are plenty of treats in this episode!

linktr.ee/kdzpodcast

#KidLit #KDZPodcast #WritingCommunity

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Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · Oct 1

Loved Pippi Longstocking! I almost bought the movie at a local thrift store until I realized that it was VHS. 🫣 #KIdLitChat

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Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · Oct 1

I am a bit late to the #kidlitchat party.

My favorite childhood book was The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate The Wash. I haven't looked at it for inspiration but maybe I should!

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Melissa H. Mwai @me-mwai.bsky.social · Sep 30

KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast Episode 7

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Thanks for listening, commenting, & sharing!

@kdzpodcast.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitchat

Tools for Dynamic Nonfiction (KidLit Writing Tips)

Podcast Episode · The KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast · 09/30/2025 · 7m

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Melissa H. Mwai @me-mwai.bsky.social · Sep 30

Hola friends, do you have 7 minutes?

The KDZ crew had a blast discussion writing tools for nonfiction in this month’s episode of the #kidlitdeconstructionzone podcast. Check out our shorter ep, show notes, & resources!

youtu.be/izuaAZHBgtU?...

@kdzpodcast.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitchat

Tools for Dynamic Nonfiction (KidLit Writing Tips)

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Melissa H. Mwai @me-mwai.bsky.social · Sep 28

Hey all! A quick update from the @kdzpodcast.bsky.social crew on episodes moving forward.

youtu.be/Kh7wtN75ExE?...

Next up…Episode 7 on Nonfiction drops 9/30!

KDZ Crew Footnote: Season 1 Update

YouTube video by The KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast

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Melissa H. Mwai @me-mwai.bsky.social · Sep 4

#KidLit writers, is your funny bone feeling a little out of alignment? Are you stuck giving dad jokes in your MS?

Check out ep 6 of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone podcast to add some humor to your story.

Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/46jxhyr
YouTube: bit.ly/4p7B21j

(with @kdzpodcast.bsky.social)

KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast episode 6.

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Melissa H. Mwai @me-mwai.bsky.social · Aug 5

Hey #KidLitChat, if you have 15 min, check out a KidLit Deconstruction Zone podcast episodes? Our first 5 eps cover story foundations, writing tips, & book talks!

➡️ bit.ly/40Obwnt

Let @kdzpodcast.bsky.social know what topics/books you’d like to see!

(Posted w/permission: @gregpincus.bsky.social)

Story Foundations - YouTube

This playlist covers the basics of what makes a strong story. Episodes created by the KDZ crew hosts Mel, Morgan, and Rona from the KidLit Deconstruction Zon...

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · Aug 22

😍💫✨Feeling lucky! My editor offered to send an extra early copy of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY so I could see for the first time! It’s all so GORGEOUS!!!💖

See sparklesforsunny.com for how to pre-order author-signed copies with special swag by 12/2/25!

@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · Aug 22

You don’t need permission to tell the story that’s on your heart. #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · Jul 23

I just saw the author sharing her story and inspiration for the book on PB Palooza last week. I cannot wait to read it.

Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · Jul 7

This is gorgeous and most definitely I notice. I love art and nature.

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Melissa H. Mwai @me-mwai.bsky.social · May 31

In ep 3, over at the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social), we chat about making an impact with your story’s setting.

➡️ Apple Podcasts:
apple.co/4kCxL7c

➡️ YouTube:
bit.ly/4kheOqR

Hosts: Mel Mwai,
@morganlau.bsky.social, Rona Shirdan

#KidLit #Writing #StoryCraft

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Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · May 22

Glassblowing. It looks so cool but I don't want to be that hot. I will enjoy Blown Away on Netflix from my cozy sofa.

Knitting. I don't want a bunch of extra stuff in my house.

#firstworldproblems 😜

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · May 22

Ten years ago Jason Reynolds wrote Soundtrack. Now a decade later, it comes to us entirely as an audiobook. Today, I talk with Jason and his producers about the logistics of such a huge project. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/05/22/i...

“If you like my storytelling, this is your jam.” Jason Reynolds Goes All Audio with “Soundtrack”

Ten years ago Jason Reynolds wrote Soundtrack. Now a decade later, it comes to us entirely as an audiobook. I talk with Jason and his producers about the logistics of such a huge project.

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Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · May 22

"I am trying to brainwash children into creating a world that's better than the one we're in right now. I want to give them a glimpse of that in the fantasy world I've created." 🔥

- Angie Thomas, SLJ Day of Dialog

#kidlit

Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · May 22

"Life and death is a cycle of life. We are all going to die but how do you live?"- Meg Medina, SLJ Day of Dialog

That is something I have been embracing while I grieve my father. I have a lot of living to do.

#kidlit

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Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · May 10

Howeeeeee! Y'all we gon' Pitch a Wang Dang Doodle ALL NIGHT LONG! I stepped away from the fun to once again extend the right hand of fellowship. Friday Fish Fry!
Plates clatter
Kinfolk gather
Ol' Cane River shouts . . .
Welcome to another Fish Fry Friday

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Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · May 14

It's a fish on a sidewalk kinda day...

Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · May 8

Thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and the #pbparty judges for this honorable mention. I appreciate all the work that each of you do!

Congrats to the finalist and all the honorable mentions!
mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...

#kidlit

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Morgan Lau @morganlau.bsky.social · May 8

Thanks friend!

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