Mari Louise
@marilouisewrites.bsky.social
Writer
#kidlit #SCBWI #ALA #CBI
#kidlit #SCBWI #ALA #CBI
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The amazing Kirsten W. Larson (@kirstenwlarson.bsky.social ) has a new craft book to guide nonfiction children's book writers. She teaches from a wealth of knowledge and an open heart.
Congratulations, Kirsten, and thanks for all you give to writers!
I'm off to read . . .
#kidlit #pbwriters
Congratulations, Kirsten, and thanks for all you give to writers!
I'm off to read . . .
#kidlit #pbwriters
January 24, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The amazing Kirsten W. Larson (@kirstenwlarson.bsky.social ) has a new craft book to guide nonfiction children's book writers. She teaches from a wealth of knowledge and an open heart.
Congratulations, Kirsten, and thanks for all you give to writers!
I'm off to read . . .
#kidlit #pbwriters
Congratulations, Kirsten, and thanks for all you give to writers!
I'm off to read . . .
#kidlit #pbwriters
Reposted by Mari Louise
Book 22 of 2026 - Outside In by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Cindy Derby. This is a beautiful #PictureBook that so gently reminds us how nature is a part of us. 1/2 #BookSky #KidLit
www.goodreads.com/book/show/44...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/44...
Outside In
Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. T…
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January 25, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Book 22 of 2026 - Outside In by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Cindy Derby. This is a beautiful #PictureBook that so gently reminds us how nature is a part of us. 1/2 #BookSky #KidLit
www.goodreads.com/book/show/44...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/44...
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Listen to our new free podcast - with regular episodes looking at new and classic children's and YA books. music.amazon.com/podcasts/276... #booktwitter #teachersofx
School Reading List
The School Reading List Podcast - presented by Tom Tolkien. In each episode, we recommend new and classic children's and young adult books.
music.amazon.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Listen to our new free podcast - with regular episodes looking at new and classic children's and YA books. music.amazon.com/podcasts/276... #booktwitter #teachersofx
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I love that librarians have been sending me photos of the Cascade and Porter cookies their readers baked using the recipe from THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES - I seem to have written a book that makes everyone crave cookies!
January 24, 2026 at 2:12 AM
I love that librarians have been sending me photos of the Cascade and Porter cookies their readers baked using the recipe from THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES - I seem to have written a book that makes everyone crave cookies!
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GUESS WHAT? I started a podcast for #12x12PB! I'm GIDDY with excitement. I launched today because it's also my daughter's birthday, which seems like an auspicious time. If you're a #picturebook creator or lover, I hope you check it out!
BIG NEWS! 12 x 12 has a PODCAST! The 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast is ready to bring you #author, #illustrator, agent, & editor interviews & things you need to know about writing #picturebooks! Listen now:
12x12challenge.com/1...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast
12x12challenge.com/1...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast
January 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM
GUESS WHAT? I started a podcast for #12x12PB! I'm GIDDY with excitement. I launched today because it's also my daughter's birthday, which seems like an auspicious time. If you're a #picturebook creator or lover, I hope you check it out!
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Wondering what to do while everything in publishing is so slow? We talked about this very issue in the latest Picture Book Summit podcast episode. #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity
.Emma Walton Hamilton, Julie Hedlund, & Kelli Panique explore the current state of picture book publishing, what the future may hold, and what we can do about it right now.
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#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
picturebooksummit.co...
#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
Podcast - The State of Picture Book Publishing
Emma, Julie, and Kelli explore the current state of picture book publishing, what the future may hold, and what we can do about it right now.
picturebooksummit.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Wondering what to do while everything in publishing is so slow? We talked about this very issue in the latest Picture Book Summit podcast episode. #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity
January 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM