Helene Debelak
@helenedebelak.bsky.social
PB author*reading teacher 40 years * 17 grandchildren-lots of PB reading!
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#amquerying #kidlit #picturebooks
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#amquerying #kidlit #picturebooks
Wonderful list of biiks for winter on 12 x 12. Click to view whole list and purchase on Bookshop. See also a review of the classic winter book, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. on my blog. helenedebelak.com/the-snowy-da...
January 6, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Wonderful list of biiks for winter on 12 x 12. Click to view whole list and purchase on Bookshop. See also a review of the classic winter book, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. on my blog. helenedebelak.com/the-snowy-da...
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Looking for picture books to match the winter mood? Our 2026 list is here! ❄️
📚 HELLO, SNOW!
📚 SNOW IS…
📚 A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC
📚 TEACH YOUR GIRAFFE TO SKI
Full list: buff.ly/kr2IeyU
Insider Tip: #12x12PB members can have their books featured in our Bookshop! 😉
📚 HELLO, SNOW!
📚 SNOW IS…
📚 A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC
📚 TEACH YOUR GIRAFFE TO SKI
Full list: buff.ly/kr2IeyU
Insider Tip: #12x12PB members can have their books featured in our Bookshop! 😉
January 5, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Looking for picture books to match the winter mood? Our 2026 list is here! ❄️
📚 HELLO, SNOW!
📚 SNOW IS…
📚 A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC
📚 TEACH YOUR GIRAFFE TO SKI
Full list: buff.ly/kr2IeyU
Insider Tip: #12x12PB members can have their books featured in our Bookshop! 😉
📚 HELLO, SNOW!
📚 SNOW IS…
📚 A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC
📚 TEACH YOUR GIRAFFE TO SKI
Full list: buff.ly/kr2IeyU
Insider Tip: #12x12PB members can have their books featured in our Bookshop! 😉
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
January 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
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Happy Stranger Things Finale Day to all who celebrate! Here’s hoping to poor little Holly Wheeler makes it out in the New Year. 🙏🏼 #strangerthings5 #strangerthingsfinale #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity
December 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Happy Stranger Things Finale Day to all who celebrate! Here’s hoping to poor little Holly Wheeler makes it out in the New Year. 🙏🏼 #strangerthings5 #strangerthingsfinale #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity
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Merry Christmas! #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart
December 26, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Merry Christmas! #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart
@sharonpeerless.bsky.social Hi Sharon- I'm querying ,too. I've received tremendous help from
The Complete Picture Book Submission System. I finally launched a website this year..
A big accomplishment for me. This ain't easy, right? With you.
The Complete Picture Book Submission System. I finally launched a website this year..
A big accomplishment for me. This ain't easy, right? With you.
System
System is a free, open, and living public resource that aims to explain how anything in the world is connected to everything else.
System.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:53 PM
@sharonpeerless.bsky.social Hi Sharon- I'm querying ,too. I've received tremendous help from
The Complete Picture Book Submission System. I finally launched a website this year..
A big accomplishment for me. This ain't easy, right? With you.
The Complete Picture Book Submission System. I finally launched a website this year..
A big accomplishment for me. This ain't easy, right? With you.
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This piece took soooo long but finally done with this snow day 😅! #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
This piece took soooo long but finally done with this snow day 😅! #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity
@laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social Hi Layne- I'm querying too. 🙂 I like your illustrations. Author-illustrators have a good chance! I'll repost your recent picture Here's my website. Helenedebelak.com
Helene Bouman Debelak | Children's Author | Parent Resource
Helene Debelak is a writer, poet, and passionate children's book advocate from Cleveland, Ohio. In 1984, she and her husband co-founded an independent private school where she helped to develop a dyna...
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January 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM
@laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social Hi Layne- I'm querying too. 🙂 I like your illustrations. Author-illustrators have a good chance! I'll repost your recent picture Here's my website. Helenedebelak.com
My website went live this week. Many resources for parents to help them read aloud to their children. #picturebooks #readaloud #whyread
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helenedebelak.com
Helene Bouman Debelak | Children's Author | Parent Resource
Helene Debelak is a writer, poet, and passionate children's book advocate from Cleveland, Ohio. In 1984, she and her husband co-founded an independent private school where she helped to develop a dyna...
helenedebelak.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:26 AM
My website went live this week. Many resources for parents to help them read aloud to their children. #picturebooks #readaloud #whyread
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What is going on in #picturebook #publishing? Is it slow for everyone or is it just you? Are global events affecting the industry?
Emma, Julie, and Kelli explore it all on the #PBSummit #Podcast
picturebooksummit.co...
#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky
Emma, Julie, and Kelli explore it all on the #PBSummit #Podcast
picturebooksummit.co...
#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky
September 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
What is going on in #picturebook #publishing? Is it slow for everyone or is it just you? Are global events affecting the industry?
Emma, Julie, and Kelli explore it all on the #PBSummit #Podcast
picturebooksummit.co...
#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky
Emma, Julie, and Kelli explore it all on the #PBSummit #Podcast
picturebooksummit.co...
#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky
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The series is officially complete! ALL OF US: A FIRST CONVERSATION ABOUT DISABILITY is a powerful new addition to the First Conversations series, written by Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison with Jessica Ralli + art by Jonathan Eden. #kidlit #BookstagramTuesday #NewBooks bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
July 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The series is officially complete! ALL OF US: A FIRST CONVERSATION ABOUT DISABILITY is a powerful new addition to the First Conversations series, written by Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison with Jessica Ralli + art by Jonathan Eden. #kidlit #BookstagramTuesday #NewBooks bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
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🦸♀️ GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🦸♂️
We’re giving away a Susan Verde picture book to one lucky winner—because every hero needs a little inspiration! 💥
Enter July 8–14 at picturebooksummit.co....
#giveaway #bookgiveaway #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #susanverde #amwriting #amreading #booksky
We’re giving away a Susan Verde picture book to one lucky winner—because every hero needs a little inspiration! 💥
Enter July 8–14 at picturebooksummit.co....
#giveaway #bookgiveaway #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #susanverde #amwriting #amreading #booksky
July 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🦸♀️ GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🦸♂️
We’re giving away a Susan Verde picture book to one lucky winner—because every hero needs a little inspiration! 💥
Enter July 8–14 at picturebooksummit.co....
#giveaway #bookgiveaway #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #susanverde #amwriting #amreading #booksky
We’re giving away a Susan Verde picture book to one lucky winner—because every hero needs a little inspiration! 💥
Enter July 8–14 at picturebooksummit.co....
#giveaway #bookgiveaway #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #susanverde #amwriting #amreading #booksky
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Love this thoughtful analysis - thank you @patriciatoht.bsky.social !
On the Rhyme Doctors' HOUSE CALLS blog today, we examine two books that choose to rhyme-- some of the time.
www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/...
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May 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Love this thoughtful analysis - thank you @patriciatoht.bsky.social !
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Kirkus Reviews, a notoriously finicky reviewer, released a list of "Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far)."
SOPHIE'S SQUASH is one of 100 picture books listed. I'm slightly teary about this.
I need to go to the library. I've only read 55 of the choices. Here's the list: tinyurl.com/27bd3246
SOPHIE'S SQUASH is one of 100 picture books listed. I'm slightly teary about this.
I need to go to the library. I've only read 55 of the choices. Here's the list: tinyurl.com/27bd3246
March 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Kirkus Reviews, a notoriously finicky reviewer, released a list of "Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far)."
SOPHIE'S SQUASH is one of 100 picture books listed. I'm slightly teary about this.
I need to go to the library. I've only read 55 of the choices. Here's the list: tinyurl.com/27bd3246
SOPHIE'S SQUASH is one of 100 picture books listed. I'm slightly teary about this.
I need to go to the library. I've only read 55 of the choices. Here's the list: tinyurl.com/27bd3246
DOGE is targeting the National Endowment for the Humanities. History Day is in serious danger.Quality history education and understanding historical truth are essential to democracy-Contact your Members of Congress.This is provided by the National Humanities Alliance to reach out: p2a.co/DdtlGIT
URGENT: Save the NEH
I just took action to oppose the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities! Join me and take action here.
p2a.co
April 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
DOGE is targeting the National Endowment for the Humanities. History Day is in serious danger.Quality history education and understanding historical truth are essential to democracy-Contact your Members of Congress.This is provided by the National Humanities Alliance to reach out: p2a.co/DdtlGIT
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Congratulations to all the honorees of this year’s Youth Media Awards!
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
January 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Congratulations to all the honorees of this year’s Youth Media Awards!
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
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True for every age. action.everylibrary.org/reading_as_p...
Reading as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
Reading is fun and it can also impact your wellbeing
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March 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
True for every age. action.everylibrary.org/reading_as_p...
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Spot on, something I think of every day.
Reading for pleasure has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children's life chances. And every reader is different, and enjoys reading different things in different ways. So please: let kids read for pleasure and celebrate books EVERY DAY - not just #WorldBookDay!
March 4, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Spot on, something I think of every day.
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Huge thanks to @heidieys.bsky.social for an incredible #12x12PB Book Chat! 📚✨
We loved the insights about JANIE WRITES A PLAY! Members: Catch the replay.
Not a member? Get the free limited-time replay: www.12x12challenge.c...
#writer #booksforkids #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity
We loved the insights about JANIE WRITES A PLAY! Members: Catch the replay.
Not a member? Get the free limited-time replay: www.12x12challenge.c...
#writer #booksforkids #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity
March 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Huge thanks to @heidieys.bsky.social for an incredible #12x12PB Book Chat! 📚✨
We loved the insights about JANIE WRITES A PLAY! Members: Catch the replay.
Not a member? Get the free limited-time replay: www.12x12challenge.c...
#writer #booksforkids #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity
We loved the insights about JANIE WRITES A PLAY! Members: Catch the replay.
Not a member? Get the free limited-time replay: www.12x12challenge.c...
#writer #booksforkids #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity
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#Kidlit #Anxiety #MentalHealth #picturebooks #Camping #WritingCommunity
IT’S HERE!🎉
My debut PB is now available for pre-order! This book is perfect for any child struggling with anxiety. The in-depth backmatter makes it perfect for the classroom!📚
Retweets appreciated!❤️
bsky.app/profile/dced...
IT’S HERE!🎉
My debut PB is now available for pre-order! This book is perfect for any child struggling with anxiety. The in-depth backmatter makes it perfect for the classroom!📚
Retweets appreciated!❤️
bsky.app/profile/dced...
Great news! Now available for preorder on our website: www.dc-canada.ca/calm_down_co...
If you know an anxious child, this is the perfect book to teach self-regulation (with the 5-4-3-2-1 method)!
Author: @suzelsonauthor.bsky.social
Illustrator: Dania El Khatib
#BookSky #kidlit #anxiety #nature
If you know an anxious child, this is the perfect book to teach self-regulation (with the 5-4-3-2-1 method)!
Author: @suzelsonauthor.bsky.social
Illustrator: Dania El Khatib
#BookSky #kidlit #anxiety #nature
February 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
#Kidlit #Anxiety #MentalHealth #picturebooks #Camping #WritingCommunity
IT’S HERE!🎉
My debut PB is now available for pre-order! This book is perfect for any child struggling with anxiety. The in-depth backmatter makes it perfect for the classroom!📚
Retweets appreciated!❤️
bsky.app/profile/dced...
IT’S HERE!🎉
My debut PB is now available for pre-order! This book is perfect for any child struggling with anxiety. The in-depth backmatter makes it perfect for the classroom!📚
Retweets appreciated!❤️
bsky.app/profile/dced...
Hallow’s School for the Dead: An upcoming spooky MG novel series
@hallowsschool.bsky.social
· Feb 14
#Kidlit #Anxiety #MentalHealth #picturebooks #Camping #WritingCommunity
IT’S HERE!🎉
My debut PB is now available for pre-order! This book is perfect for any child struggling with anxiety. The in-depth backmatter makes it perfect for the classroom!📚
Retweets appreciated!❤️
bsky.app/profile/dced...
IT’S HERE!🎉
My debut PB is now available for pre-order! This book is perfect for any child struggling with anxiety. The in-depth backmatter makes it perfect for the classroom!📚
Retweets appreciated!❤️
bsky.app/profile/dced...
February 16, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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If you want a picture book recommendation, a chance to win FOUR new picture books and a cover reveal for an upcoming picture book from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social, check out this blog post! picturebookbuilders.com/2025/02/one-...
February 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If you want a picture book recommendation, a chance to win FOUR new picture books and a cover reveal for an upcoming picture book from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social, check out this blog post! picturebookbuilders.com/2025/02/one-...
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📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Farmhouse
Sophie Blackall
I picked this up at #scbwiNY25 and looked at it during a PB revisions workshop. What a masterpiece! The details are outstanding and it's one long sentence. *Chef's kiss*
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Farmhouse
Sophie Blackall
I picked this up at #scbwiNY25 and looked at it during a PB revisions workshop. What a masterpiece! The details are outstanding and it's one long sentence. *Chef's kiss*
February 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Farmhouse
Sophie Blackall
I picked this up at #scbwiNY25 and looked at it during a PB revisions workshop. What a masterpiece! The details are outstanding and it's one long sentence. *Chef's kiss*
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Farmhouse
Sophie Blackall
I picked this up at #scbwiNY25 and looked at it during a PB revisions workshop. What a masterpiece! The details are outstanding and it's one long sentence. *Chef's kiss*
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#Kidlit #Anxiety #MentalHealth #picturebooks #Camping #WritingCommunity
IT’S HERE!🎉
My debut PB is now available for pre-order! This book is perfect for any child struggling with anxiety. The in-depth backmatter makes it perfect for the classroom!📚
Retweets appreciated!❤️
bsky.app/profile/dced...
IT’S HERE!🎉
My debut PB is now available for pre-order! This book is perfect for any child struggling with anxiety. The in-depth backmatter makes it perfect for the classroom!📚
Retweets appreciated!❤️
bsky.app/profile/dced...
Great news! Now available for preorder on our website: www.dc-canada.ca/calm_down_co...
If you know an anxious child, this is the perfect book to teach self-regulation (with the 5-4-3-2-1 method)!
Author: @suzelsonauthor.bsky.social
Illustrator: Dania El Khatib
#BookSky #kidlit #anxiety #nature
If you know an anxious child, this is the perfect book to teach self-regulation (with the 5-4-3-2-1 method)!
Author: @suzelsonauthor.bsky.social
Illustrator: Dania El Khatib
#BookSky #kidlit #anxiety #nature
February 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM