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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 4h

Banned Together

Looking for something tangible and actionable to do as we near the end of this Banned Books Week?

Considering adding a copy of BANNED TOGETHER (edited by @ashleyhopeperez.bsky.social) to a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social.

Books Save Lives

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Michelle Steinberg, M.Ed @michellesteinberg.bsky.social · 2h

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 1d

HALLOWEEN MONTH SALE! Check it out: serarivers.com/shop/
👻FROM MAYHEM TO MURDER IN PICTURE BOOKS: (1HR)—$31 (orig $49)
🎃MASTERING THE MESSY MIDDLE (2HRs)—$49 (orig $65)
💀$31 Query Critiques to 31 people (24 left!) #webinar #ondemand #sale #amwriting #amquerying

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Delia Ruiz @aventuras.en.esl @aventurasenesl.bsky.social · 2d

✨Free event✨ today Oct 9, watch all the panels & register here to see all the new books: www.slj.com/event/school...
Ft books by @torreymaldonado.bsky.social RJ Owens, @aventurasenesl.bsky.social Julie Leung, & @heidieys.bsky.social

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 6d

Reading Rainbow was my FAVE show as a kid and I can’t think of a better new host than @mychal3ts.bsky.social 🤩

The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 6d

Reading Rainbow Is Back With a New Host -- @mychal3ts.bsky.social -- And The Same Mission

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/s...

‘Reading Rainbow’ Comes Back With a New Host, but the Same Mission

www.nytimes.com

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 7d

FYI - @authorsguild.org has an upcoming webinar for authors & illustrators. "Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know" looks very worthwhile for those whose books were involved. authorsguild.org/event/anthro...

Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know - The Authors Guild

Copyright holders recently secured preliminary approval of a $1.5 billion class settlement in the Bartz v. Anthropic case, in which authors Andrea Bartz, Kirk Johnson, and Charles Graeber led a class-...

authorsguild.org

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 8d

QUERYMANAGER UPDATE: I've reviewed all queries received before 5/2/2025. If your query or full manuscript is currently in my queue, I'm still considering. If you have updates, (withdrawing or offer of rep), msg me through QM. Thank you. #amquerying #literaryagent #querytracker

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 10d

It's almost @wearealsc.bsky.social Mock Sibert time.
These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list.
@epartridge.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social
@mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social
@juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 14d

I read Red Sails to Capri by Ann Weil in grad school. So when my son chose Italy as his destination for mom/son trip to celebrate his high school graduation, I put Capri on the list!

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 14d

schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-li...

To celebrate #worldtourismday here's a list of great children's books set in popular tourist locations in the UK and around the world. #kidlit

Travel locations and holiday destinations inspired by children's books

Looking for a travel destination to engage your children or a location from a favourite book? Here's a list of top holiday spots with literary themes.

schoolreadinglist.co.uk

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 18d

I wish we saw more of this in our feeds. 💜🙏🏽

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19d

Susan, I hope I look as good as you at 102!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 19d

Authors & publishers posting abt illustrated books or using an illustrator's work to promote a book, pls credit ILLUSTRATOR.

Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
#KidLit

Large blue text reads, “Why do so many book people keep forgetting to credit illustrators?” Beside the text, a roundish blue winged horse contains the text “#Pictures Mean Business.” At the bottom is the credit: “Illustration: Sarah McIntyre along with a website link.

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 18d

CANCELED due to my pup's health. Sorry for any inconvenience. Three new diagnoses, tons of meds, new diet, and nothing's working. Prayers and good vibes for Jett are appreciated!

Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · Sep 4

Does your novel's middle sag, lag, and feel like a drag? Join me Wed. 9/24, 7PM ET to MASTER THE MESSY MIDDLE! My 2–hr #webinar teaches how to remove the mess & stress to help create a more cohesive novel from beginning to end. Recording sent after. SIGN UP HERE: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 19d

MUST READ! I just finished #audiobook GAY THE PRAY AWAY by @natalienaudus.bsky.social, and it shook me! Although different circumstances and #cult, the means of control and brainwashing is exactly the same! Perfect comp for my novel JEZEBEL, currently out on sub. #spiritualabuse #healing

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 19d

Loved that film!

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 23d

With Jett's chronic illness and my recent work travel, my next issue of WRITE Agent, which is due out today, is slightly delayed! GOOD NEWS is, Jett is finally on the mend! More on that soon! Pic of Jett and Marty to brighten your day! #writeagent #newsletter #writingcommunity

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 26d

Heads up, illustrators! #kidlit This will be a well-needed boost to start the week.

Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 27d

Hey #kidlit illustrators, it has been a few months (a lot going on this year) but I’ll be posting an open call for samples tomorrow. Stay tuned!

💙❤️

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 25d

Oh my goodness. There are lots of things like this happening to people I know. Tell whatever it is “you are not welcome here. Please leave”

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · 26d

COVER REVEAL!

Lucia's Goals is a story about a young girl's determination to defy gender stereotypes and break through barriers to reach her dreams.

Pre-order you copy here a.co/d/iuevbx2

#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #childrensbooks #girlpower #goals #latina #soccer

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · 29d

Prayers for my Jett boy today. He’s getting an endoscopy today to see why he’s vomiting. Even his brother Marty (lighter colored pup) is worried about him, which is saying a LOT if you know Marty. 🖤🙏

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · Sep 9

Write the book if your heart. Write the books you needed. But remember that there can be a big difference between what you think kids need and what they want. The world today isn’t the world of when you were growing up. Kids can spot preaching, however sneaky you are, a mile away.

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · Sep 9

A Free Prize for Everyone!

Graphic Novel Literary agent Janna Morishima offers advice and a free master class. Don't miss it! Janna's take on marketing is always inspiring!

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#KidLitGN #kidlit #graphicnovels #kidscomicsunite #kcu #pitchevent #class #comics #marketing

The Secret Ingredient That Fuels Your Author-Illustrator Career – KidLitGN

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yay, Lisa!!!!

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Angela Quezada Padron @angelapadron.bsky.social · Sep 4

Jessica was an activist who worked w/ Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta to bring attention to the plight of migrant farmworkers. I hope this book will inspire kids to know that making a difference can start w/ just 1 child. tinyurl.com/36rywcwc #childrensbooks #kidlit #socialjustice #laborrights

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · Sep 4

Does your novel's middle sag, lag, and feel like a drag? Join me Wed. 9/24, 7PM ET to MASTER THE MESSY MIDDLE! My 2–hr #webinar teaches how to remove the mess & stress to help create a more cohesive novel from beginning to end. Recording sent after. SIGN UP HERE: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · Sep 4

I love this! I always tell creators to focus on the book!

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