Kirsten Author
@kirsten321.bsky.social
Spanish teacher turned writer of children's picture books. Member of SCBWI. Midwest born and raised. Lucky to live in a blue state.
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Congratulations to SCBWI Member of the Year, Debbie Ohi! 🎉
Head over to www.debbieohi.com or click the link in our bio to see Debbie's work!
@debbieohi.com
Head over to www.debbieohi.com or click the link in our bio to see Debbie's work!
@debbieohi.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Congratulations to SCBWI Member of the Year, Debbie Ohi! 🎉
Head over to www.debbieohi.com or click the link in our bio to see Debbie's work!
@debbieohi.com
Head over to www.debbieohi.com or click the link in our bio to see Debbie's work!
@debbieohi.com
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“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”
-Maya Angelou
-Maya Angelou
August 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”
-Maya Angelou
-Maya Angelou
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I decided it was time for a website!
www.nataschamorris.com
www.nataschamorris.com
Natascha Morris
After a childhood spent reading, Natascha Morris knew she would be a certifiable “Publishing Nerd”. She joined The Tobias Agency in 2020 after previously working at BookEnds Literary and Simon & Schuster. Her editorial philosophy stems from the idea that all books should be well written and entertaining, and that all children should see themselves and their lives in books.
www.nataschamorris.com
December 16, 2024 at 11:06 PM
I decided it was time for a website!
www.nataschamorris.com
www.nataschamorris.com
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August 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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August 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
When a parent is experiencing an emotional crisis, their child still needs to thrive. Small events in one character's day yield resilience and empathy.
I'm querying my 2nd children's picture book: The Day I Learned How To Make a Paper Flower. #querying
I'm querying my 2nd children's picture book: The Day I Learned How To Make a Paper Flower. #querying
August 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
When a parent is experiencing an emotional crisis, their child still needs to thrive. Small events in one character's day yield resilience and empathy.
I'm querying my 2nd children's picture book: The Day I Learned How To Make a Paper Flower. #querying
I'm querying my 2nd children's picture book: The Day I Learned How To Make a Paper Flower. #querying
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Getting started early today! Happy writing, #5amwritersclub 🥰
July 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Getting started early today! Happy writing, #5amwritersclub 🥰
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I’m calling this my last draft before I press send. Every page needs a personality, a moment, a mood and a story. This is my happy place. Add coffee and I’m good for hours #writersky
June 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I’m calling this my last draft before I press send. Every page needs a personality, a moment, a mood and a story. This is my happy place. Add coffee and I’m good for hours #writersky
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maybe there's still some good left in this world after all
July 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
maybe there's still some good left in this world after all
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NEW EPISODE! @joycekay.bsky.social with The Seymour Agency joins us to explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s publishing landscape. 📚 #kidlit #writers #writingcommunity #amquerying #querytip #writingpodcast #podcast #scbwi
www.writerswithwrinkles.net/navigating-k...
www.writerswithwrinkles.net/navigating-k...
Navigating KidLit and Publishing Realities with Agent Joyce Sweeney
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, literary agent and author Joyce Sweeney joins Beth and Lisa to explore the challenges and …
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July 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
NEW EPISODE! @joycekay.bsky.social with The Seymour Agency joins us to explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s publishing landscape. 📚 #kidlit #writers #writingcommunity #amquerying #querytip #writingpodcast #podcast #scbwi
www.writerswithwrinkles.net/navigating-k...
www.writerswithwrinkles.net/navigating-k...
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The most important thing happening in Massachusetts today: @malindalo.bsky.social of @authorsabb.bsky.social speaking at the Massachusetts State House in support of An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594 and S.2328).
#booksky #edusky #freedomtoread #skybrarian #kidlit
#booksky #edusky #freedomtoread #skybrarian #kidlit
July 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The most important thing happening in Massachusetts today: @malindalo.bsky.social of @authorsabb.bsky.social speaking at the Massachusetts State House in support of An Act Regarding Free Expression (H.3594 and S.2328).
#booksky #edusky #freedomtoread #skybrarian #kidlit
#booksky #edusky #freedomtoread #skybrarian #kidlit
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YEARS AGO,
I WAS TOLD TO GO BACK TO MY COUNTRY,
SO I WROTE A BOOK.
Please join us on this inspiring journey!
#Bluecrew #Resistance #Blacksky #Booksky #Writingcommunity #WritingandBooks #BSKYBookClub #BSKY #Kidlit #Resist #Readers
Now available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Go-Back-Your...
I WAS TOLD TO GO BACK TO MY COUNTRY,
SO I WROTE A BOOK.
Please join us on this inspiring journey!
#Bluecrew #Resistance #Blacksky #Booksky #Writingcommunity #WritingandBooks #BSKYBookClub #BSKY #Kidlit #Resist #Readers
Now available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Go-Back-Your...
July 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
YEARS AGO,
I WAS TOLD TO GO BACK TO MY COUNTRY,
SO I WROTE A BOOK.
Please join us on this inspiring journey!
#Bluecrew #Resistance #Blacksky #Booksky #Writingcommunity #WritingandBooks #BSKYBookClub #BSKY #Kidlit #Resist #Readers
Now available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Go-Back-Your...
I WAS TOLD TO GO BACK TO MY COUNTRY,
SO I WROTE A BOOK.
Please join us on this inspiring journey!
#Bluecrew #Resistance #Blacksky #Booksky #Writingcommunity #WritingandBooks #BSKYBookClub #BSKY #Kidlit #Resist #Readers
Now available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Go-Back-Your...
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Stuff I’ve learned about making books for kids #37:
👑 Story rules all. It’s the King, Queen, and Supreme Leader. (Just about every decision should be based on the question “does this make the story better?)
✨ more here: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
#kidlit #kidlitart
👑 Story rules all. It’s the King, Queen, and Supreme Leader. (Just about every decision should be based on the question “does this make the story better?)
✨ more here: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
#kidlit #kidlitart
The Truth About Making Books for Kids*
*According to me, just one guy, so far
open.substack.com
July 22, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Stuff I’ve learned about making books for kids #37:
👑 Story rules all. It’s the King, Queen, and Supreme Leader. (Just about every decision should be based on the question “does this make the story better?)
✨ more here: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
#kidlit #kidlitart
👑 Story rules all. It’s the King, Queen, and Supreme Leader. (Just about every decision should be based on the question “does this make the story better?)
✨ more here: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
#kidlit #kidlitart
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IN THE EVERGLADES
A sneak peak of something on submission! Written by Gordon MacMillan & illustrated by me, our book is all about exploring a unique place, a misunderstood animal, & finding out about keystone species!
🎨 lots of painted pieces combined with digital colour
#kidlitart #kidlit
A sneak peak of something on submission! Written by Gordon MacMillan & illustrated by me, our book is all about exploring a unique place, a misunderstood animal, & finding out about keystone species!
🎨 lots of painted pieces combined with digital colour
#kidlitart #kidlit
July 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
IN THE EVERGLADES
A sneak peak of something on submission! Written by Gordon MacMillan & illustrated by me, our book is all about exploring a unique place, a misunderstood animal, & finding out about keystone species!
🎨 lots of painted pieces combined with digital colour
#kidlitart #kidlit
A sneak peak of something on submission! Written by Gordon MacMillan & illustrated by me, our book is all about exploring a unique place, a misunderstood animal, & finding out about keystone species!
🎨 lots of painted pieces combined with digital colour
#kidlitart #kidlit
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DIEGO FUEGO,The Firefighting Dragon is oficially Out in the world!
Our new Picture Book written by the awesome @allisonrozo.bsky.social and Rafael Rozo and published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY🎉🔥❄️
#kidlitart #picturebook #kidlit #book #dragon
Our new Picture Book written by the awesome @allisonrozo.bsky.social and Rafael Rozo and published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY🎉🔥❄️
#kidlitart #picturebook #kidlit #book #dragon
July 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
DIEGO FUEGO,The Firefighting Dragon is oficially Out in the world!
Our new Picture Book written by the awesome @allisonrozo.bsky.social and Rafael Rozo and published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY🎉🔥❄️
#kidlitart #picturebook #kidlit #book #dragon
Our new Picture Book written by the awesome @allisonrozo.bsky.social and Rafael Rozo and published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY🎉🔥❄️
#kidlitart #picturebook #kidlit #book #dragon
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Hello #PortfolioDay! I'm Kelsey, an illustrator with a focus on narrative, editorial, and surface illustration. My style ranges from painterly and focused on light to cute animals and pencil-like line work.
www.kelseykingillustration.com
#art #illustration #kidlitart
www.kelseykingillustration.com
#art #illustration #kidlitart
July 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Hello #PortfolioDay! I'm Kelsey, an illustrator with a focus on narrative, editorial, and surface illustration. My style ranges from painterly and focused on light to cute animals and pencil-like line work.
www.kelseykingillustration.com
#art #illustration #kidlitart
www.kelseykingillustration.com
#art #illustration #kidlitart
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I'm looking forward to presenting on August 12th with author Cynthia M. Surrisi: "Changing Lanes: Moving from Picture Book to Middle Grade Writing, and Vice Versa."
Thanks to SCBWI Kansas/Missouri and SCBWI Minnesota for hosting us!
Learn more and register:
www.scbwi.org/events/chang...
Thanks to SCBWI Kansas/Missouri and SCBWI Minnesota for hosting us!
Learn more and register:
www.scbwi.org/events/chang...
Changing Lanes: Moving from Picture Book to Middle Grade Writing, and Vice Versa
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT THE SCBWI-MINNESOTA PAGE:
https://www.scbwi.org/events/transitioning-from-picture-book-to-middle-grade-writing-and-vice-versa
Are you a picture book author looking t...
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July 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I'm looking forward to presenting on August 12th with author Cynthia M. Surrisi: "Changing Lanes: Moving from Picture Book to Middle Grade Writing, and Vice Versa."
Thanks to SCBWI Kansas/Missouri and SCBWI Minnesota for hosting us!
Learn more and register:
www.scbwi.org/events/chang...
Thanks to SCBWI Kansas/Missouri and SCBWI Minnesota for hosting us!
Learn more and register:
www.scbwi.org/events/chang...
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I am migrating from X to here. As an artist and children's book author, I am eager to connect with educators, librarians, writers, and fellow artists. If you're passionate about children's literature, art, or comic books, I'd love to connect with you!
November 11, 2024 at 3:04 AM
I am migrating from X to here. As an artist and children's book author, I am eager to connect with educators, librarians, writers, and fellow artists. If you're passionate about children's literature, art, or comic books, I'd love to connect with you!
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Hello new followers. I’m a disabled writer who loves to help other writers. These are my children’s books published by Firefly Press. WW2 & horses what more could you want? I’m also the PL for the BA Creative Writing at Uni of Winchester. Writer & lecturer - I’m so lucky #writers #kidlit #histfic
November 15, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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An excellent discussion on the representation of #disability in #children's #books following the session at the Verb Wellington Readers and #Writers Festival. www.thesapling.co.nz/disability-l...
Disability Literati: on representation of disability in children’s books - The Sapling
Bee Trudgeon attended the ‘Disability Literati’ session at Verb Wellington, to learn more about how children and young people are portrayed in literature and a perceived historical tendency for disabl...
www.thesapling.co.nz
November 27, 2024 at 1:51 AM
An excellent discussion on the representation of #disability in #children's #books following the session at the Verb Wellington Readers and #Writers Festival. www.thesapling.co.nz/disability-l...
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Speaking of children's books and abolition—if you're in Chicago, join @mayaschenwar.bsky.social, @ollycostello.bsky.social, and Keisa Reynolds on Wednesday, June 18 for a conversation on caregiving, kids, and liberation, and more: www.eventbrite.com/e/on-caregiv...
June 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Speaking of children's books and abolition—if you're in Chicago, join @mayaschenwar.bsky.social, @ollycostello.bsky.social, and Keisa Reynolds on Wednesday, June 18 for a conversation on caregiving, kids, and liberation, and more: www.eventbrite.com/e/on-caregiv...
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Have you voted in the Crystal Kite Awards yet?
Each year we recognize great books from around the world. The Crystal Kite Awards are chosen by other children's book writers and illustrators, making them the only peer-given awards in publishing for young readers.
Vote via your Member Home.
Each year we recognize great books from around the world. The Crystal Kite Awards are chosen by other children's book writers and illustrators, making them the only peer-given awards in publishing for young readers.
Vote via your Member Home.
June 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Have you voted in the Crystal Kite Awards yet?
Each year we recognize great books from around the world. The Crystal Kite Awards are chosen by other children's book writers and illustrators, making them the only peer-given awards in publishing for young readers.
Vote via your Member Home.
Each year we recognize great books from around the world. The Crystal Kite Awards are chosen by other children's book writers and illustrators, making them the only peer-given awards in publishing for young readers.
Vote via your Member Home.
First week of querying for my picture book Brutus, All of The Time. Taking this journey. It's humbling, yet exciting. Wish me good luck (or good advice). #amquerying
July 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
First week of querying for my picture book Brutus, All of The Time. Taking this journey. It's humbling, yet exciting. Wish me good luck (or good advice). #amquerying
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From @theathletic.com: Venus Williams at 45 became the oldest player to win a WTA Tour singles match in 20 years. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion had not played a WTA Tour match since March 2024. https://trib.al/H5MpjPP
July 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
From @theathletic.com: Venus Williams at 45 became the oldest player to win a WTA Tour singles match in 20 years. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion had not played a WTA Tour match since March 2024. https://trib.al/H5MpjPP
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Hi everyone! I'm a #picturebook writer and #amquerying two of my four picture books about a Coloring Queen who has to use problem solving skills to color the restaurant coloring page with only three crayons and a fabulous dog who explores self expression through wearing clothes. #kidlit #kidlitchat
July 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Hi everyone! I'm a #picturebook writer and #amquerying two of my four picture books about a Coloring Queen who has to use problem solving skills to color the restaurant coloring page with only three crayons and a fabulous dog who explores self expression through wearing clothes. #kidlit #kidlitchat