Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Stacey B

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 3d

For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:

bsky.app/profile/debb...

Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • art showing human process • quirky • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text

A real-life paintbrush tip appears to pour rainbow-colored paint down onto a joyful girl with arms raised. The paint flows over her body and splashes outward. Illustration by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

8 53

Reposted by Stacey B

Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 6d

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct. 3): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: Story in Reverse, PB Endings, PB pacing workshop, more. Thanks @staceybyer.bsky.social for the illustration, @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social & Jenna Elyse Johnson for the giveaways.

The Weekly 411 (10/3/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

kidlit411.com

3 5

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 10d

For a limited time, Imprint is offering $5 worldwide shipping!

www.inprnt.com/search/?q=st...

3 7

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 12d

you can navigate
life’s many hills and valleys
if hope is your companion

#HaikuSaturday #haiku #hope

4 5 20

Reposted by Stacey B

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 15d

#BookPoll: What are your favorite spooky or Halloween-themed books for young people?

If illustrated, pls include illustrator name (not just author). Pls include a LINK to where people can find more info about the book. Include alt-text w/images.
#SpookyKidLit #KidLit #HalloweenBooks #LibrarySky

Illustration with text "Community Poll: Spooky Books for KidLit & YA." A ghost reads a book labeled "Boo!" beside a gravestone marked "RIP," and a cat sits under a bare tree. Hashtags and website: #SpookyKidLit and @DebbieOhi.com.

15 11 25

Reposted by Stacey B

Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 18d

🌟🥢🥳 I LOVED being in the *Brooklyn Book Festival* with TRICKY CHOPSTICKS this weekend! Here’s a recap—it was all joy being with cool kids and families and so many amazing #kidlit creators! A HUGE THANKS to all! @bkbookfest.bsky.social #loftypigeonbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social

1 5 20

Reposted by Stacey B

Lynn Becker @lynnbbooks.bsky.social · 16d

Ahoy, mateys! I’m grateful to @coloradoauthors.bsky.social for sharing this post about Monsters in the Briny today!!

coloradoauthors.bsky.social @coloradoauthors.bsky.social · 16d

What do you do with a grumpy kraken, a sickly sea serpent, and a tearful gigantic tortoise? You sing them a tune, of course! "Love this one, so much fun to read."
#childrensbooks #picturebook #booksky
www.amazon.com/Monsters-Bri...

Monsters in the Briny

Amazon.com: Monsters in the Briny: 9781534111493: Becker, Lynn, Brundage, Scott: Books

www.amazon.com

2 3

Reposted by Stacey B

BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · 18d

YASSSS!

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 19d

My publicist told me that our first batch of Will and Krill books in the UK has SOLD OUT!! More copies are coming.

Thank you for the incredible support! @bookhive25.bsky.social

#caribbeankidlit #caribbeanbooks #kidlitart #childrensbookauthors #kidlit

1 3

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 18d

Hi CK! 🤗

1 1

Reposted by Stacey B

Marta Costello @martacostello.bsky.social · 19d

What luck! My first thought was “I need a print of this” and here it is: www.inprnt.com/gallery/stac...

Just climb, an art print by Stacey Byer

Gallery Quality Prints

www.inprnt.com

1 1 3

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 18d

Ahh thanks, Marta! It's one of my self care prints! Hope it brings you some joy.💚

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 19d

💙🐳💙

1

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 19d

My publicist told me that our first batch of Will and Krill books in the UK has SOLD OUT!! More copies are coming.

Thank you for the incredible support! @bookhive25.bsky.social

#caribbeankidlit #caribbeanbooks #kidlitart #childrensbookauthors #kidlit

2 2 12

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 19d

good things are coming
dwell in possibility
leave space for your dreams

#Haiku #HaikuSaturday #dreams

4 5 22

Reposted by Stacey B

Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 21d

The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train runs through 9/20 Eastern.

*Write a new PB draft
*Hop on the Critique Train doc to receive a crit from the passenger above & give one to the person below

NEW: Tips & giveaway with @sylviaichen.bsky.social!

mindyalyseweiss.com/critique-tra...

Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Sylvia Chen! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Write a new PB draft to receive a critique from the passenger above & give one to the person below PLUS everyone can enter Sylvia's giveaway.

mindyalyseweiss.com

1 3 10

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 21d

Congrats!!

1 1

Reposted by Stacey B

Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 22d

Note to witches: never leave your broom unattended on halloween night…
🎃 #KidLit #KidLitArt #Halloween

2 10 38

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 21d

Love!!

2

Reposted by Stacey B

Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 21d

📙💓This next #PBStudyBuddy feature shines for representing kids who help translate for their families, showing how we need to connect with, understand, and advocate for kids more.📚👍🏼#PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky
#TheInterpreter #OliviaAbtahi #MonicaArnaldo @penguinkids.bsky.social
*pbstudybuddy.com

3 8

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 23d

I think it was about a week for me.

1 1

Reposted by Stacey B

Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 24d

So excited to FINALLY be able to share some of Khoa Le's amazing art! THE OCEAN'S HEART releases March 3, 2026!!! Get some goodies by preordering from Noe Valley Books!! viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/15/_... #kidlit #picturebooks @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #edusky

Cover Reveal: THE OCEAN’S HEART: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life

Hip hip hooray!!! Time to lift the curtain and REVEAL a beautiful new picture book COVER! And this one is for a dear friend, author Jilanne Hoffman who has a new book launching March 3, 2026 from M…

viviankirkfield.com

14 14 65

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 24d

Huge congrats, Jilanne!

1 1

Reposted by Stacey B

Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 25d

Hey #kidlitart pals who use Procreate - there’s an update with new brushes and settings.

Idk why it’s not announced here, and my app didn’t auto update, so go check your App Store and manually update it if you want.

7 20 70

Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 24d

My picture book, Will and Krill has been out for about 3 months and I'm grateful for all the love and community support!

A huge thank you to everyone who has bought, reviewed or shared the book online. Here are a few reviews I've received.
💙💙💙

2 5

Reposted by Stacey B

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 25d

Grab your #KidlitChuckleChallenge participant badge and submit your entry here: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...

aprilberrybooks.com

3 8