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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 16d

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book MEATBALLS FOR GRANDPA by Jeanette Fazarri Jones, illustrated by Jacqueline Sinquette (Two Lions).

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-...

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · 12d

Had a great time sharing Meatballs For Grandpa as the guest speaker for Asbury University's Children's Literature class!

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks! Good luck to you too!! I hope your "yes" is right around the corner!

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · 16d

So many champaign rejections. Excuse me while I throw a little pitty party.

#WritingCommunity - if you want to make me laugh or send any kind of encouragement, I could definitely use it.

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jul 9

So excited for Teresa 's book!!
#kidlit

Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jul 9

Welcome... #pbcreativecrew member @teresarodrigues.bsky.social! Teresa's #debut #picturebook, WHERE THEY GATHER, published by @simonkids.bsky.social & art by Jamiel Law, will be out in 2026. @kristiechoi.bsky.social @christiemegill.bsky.social #wheretheygather #blackchildrensbooks #kidlit #booksky

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Jennifer Ruth Jackson @jenruthjackson.bsky.social · Jul 8

77 Recently Opened Submission Calls, Upcoming Deadlines, and More
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77 Recently Opened Submission Calls, Upcoming Deadlines, and More

Where to Submit This Week (7.7.25) | Plus handpicked favorite calls for paid subscribers!

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Jennifer Ruth Jackson @jenruthjackson.bsky.social · Jul 8

Ten Manuscript Publishers Open to Direct Submissions in July 2025
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Ten Manuscript Publishers Open to Direct Submissions in July 2025

This list focuses on ten publishers that we are excited about that are open to submissions this month. Some are only open for a short period of time, others will be open the whole month and beyond.

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Jennifer Ruth Jackson @jenruthjackson.bsky.social · Jul 8

39 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for July 2025
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39 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for July 2025

These are calls and contests for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some of the call themes are: games; phantom worlds; work; solarpunk; soilpunk; food (and fairy tales); of love & dragons; ghost s

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jul 4

I can't wait to read Aimee 's beautiful books!!

Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jul 4

Meet... #pbcreativecrew member Aimee Yealim Lee ( @aimeewrites.bsky.social )! Stay tuned for more book news from Aimee!

#debutauthor #kidlit #picturebookauthor #childrensbooks #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky #booksky #kidlitbookreviewers #booklovers

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jul 2

Such a talented group!! So excited for these ladies books! #kidlit

Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jul 2

Introducing…the Picture Book Creative Crew - a bunch of KidLit creatives with books sailing your way soon!

#booksky #pbcreativecrew #picturebookauthor #kidlit #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thank you, Leah!

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jun 29

Sitting with my favorite player games, doing one of my favorite things, while waiting for the other favorite thing to start ⚾💖

#amwritingkidlit #pbwriter #author #kidlit @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

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Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 27

Up Next...#pbcreativecrew member @alexiaandoni.bsky.social. Alexia is Mama to 1 dog, 2 cats, and 3 children. She has a poem in the anthology WHAT IS A FAMILY? edited by Wong & Vardell. Follow for more about her #debut soon. #picturebookauthor #kidlit #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky #booksky

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Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 19

Buy FREEDOM AT DAWN for your library, school, or home to learn about this #civilwar hero! #kidlit #juneteenth #FreedomAtDawn #historicalfictionforkids #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky #booksky @leahschanke.bsky.social @obohdraws.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social @palmettolife.bsky.social

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jun 19

An interview with the awesome author of Freedom at Dawn, @leahschanke.bsky.social

@pbcreativecrew.bsky.social #Juneteenth #kidlit

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Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 20

Please welcome our next #pbcreativecrew member… @thefelttippen.bsky.social ! Jeanette’s debut, MEATBALLS FOR GRANDPA, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett, is out now! Stay tuned for more books soon.
#dementia
#kidlit #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky #booksky #childrensbooks #kidlitbookreviewers

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Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 23

Up Next…#pbcreativecrew member @ronnawriter.bsky.social. Ronna’s #debut #picturebook HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR LATKES? with art by Madison Safer & published by Paw Prints, is out in 2026. #picturebookauthor #debutauthor #kidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #jewishbooks #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky

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Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 25

Please welcome our next #pbcreativecrew member... @karengebbia.bsky.social! Karen has two #picturebooks coming from @nancyrosep.bsky.social/ @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social. Stay tuned for more!

#debutauthor #picturebookauthor #childrensbooks #kidlit #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky #booksky

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jun 24

Meet Ronna!!

Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 23

Up Next…#pbcreativecrew member @ronnawriter.bsky.social. Ronna’s #debut #picturebook HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR LATKES? with art by Madison Safer & published by Paw Prints, is out in 2026. #picturebookauthor #debutauthor #kidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #jewishbooks #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky

Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jun 24

Thank you for sharing!

Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jun 20

So excited to be part of this amazing group of talented creatives!

Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 20

Please welcome our next #pbcreativecrew member… @thefelttippen.bsky.social ! Jeanette’s debut, MEATBALLS FOR GRANDPA, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett, is out now! Stay tuned for more books soon.
#dementia
#kidlit #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky #booksky #childrensbooks #kidlitbookreviewers

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jun 20

What?!?! A hardcover for under $8... A BEAUTIFUL BOOK on sale???

Because of restocking, shipping is delayed, and so Meatballs for Grandpa is on an AMAZING discount!!

How fast can you get it into your cart?
CLICK HERE! a.co/d/fnSWIwR

#librariansofbluesky #kidlit @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jun 20

What?!?! A hardcover for under $8... A BEAUTIFUL BOOK on sale???

Because of restocking, shipping is delayed, and so Meatballs for Grandpa is on an AMAZING limited time discount!!

How fast can you get it into your cart?
CLICK HERE! a.co/d/fnSWIwR

#teachersoftwitter #books #kidlit

Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jun 19

An interview with the awesome author of Freedom at Dawn, @leahschanke.bsky.social

@pbcreativecrew.bsky.social #Juneteenth #kidlit

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Jeanette Fazzari Jones @thefelttippen.bsky.social · Jun 19

A fantastic book for #Juneteenth!!

Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 19

Buy FREEDOM AT DAWN for your library, school, or home to learn about this #civilwar hero! #kidlit #juneteenth #FreedomAtDawn #historicalfictionforkids #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky #booksky @leahschanke.bsky.social @obohdraws.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social @palmettolife.bsky.social

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