“Unboxing & holding our book will never cease to be a highlight for me, no matter how many books I illustrate.” @lucianaillustra.bsky.social
the amazing Illus of
SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS @erindealey.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
Yayyy! It’s here!

Longtime teacher and author Cisneros spoke with PW about his third middle grade novel, ‘Queso, Just in Time,’ how his 30-year career as a teacher has influenced his writing, and how he offers advice for navigating grief throughout the novel buff.ly/sWSIpuO

Ten yrs ago this week I became a published author for the first time working with my buddy Scott Peterson! After 15 years writing together on multiple TV series, middle grade books and comics, 2027 is going to be our biggest adventure yet! STAY TUNED!

❤️ #ReadAcrossAmerica #WorldBookDay with kids TK to 8th—CA to MD & VA @eastwestlit.bsky.social
DEAR EARTH Illus. @lupencita.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social
JUST FLOWERS @k8cosgrove.bsky.social
Sleeping Bear
SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS @lucianaillustra.bsky.social
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Congratulations @meganefreeman.bsky.social NYT #Bestseller ALONE paperback edition. @simonkids.bsky.social /Aladdin

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day✨ I'm Shiho and I love illustrating books for kids! Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work. I am represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlitart

Close up of illustration of the first sea creatures on the planet in bright colors splooshing around in blues and aqua water.

Hello #kidlitartpostcard buddies,
I make books for kids!
Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #kidlit #evolution #nonfiction #NYTbestseller

She’s heeeeere! My DEBUT as and AUTHOR 😭 AND illustrator! So exciting and scary. @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social #debutpicturebook

Anyone up for COVER REVEAL!
NIGHTMARE BURGER is coming this fall from @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social Cover Art by @grahamph60.bsky.social !!!

Happy #BookBirthday to Wild Mountain Ivy + Eight Questions about Writing mg with Shannon Hitchcock - Erin Dealey, Children's Author Shannon Hitchcock talks about the inspriation and process behind her latest historical middle grade novel Wild Mountain Ivy

Happy #BookBirthday to Wild Mountain Ivy + Eight Questions about Writing mg with Shannon Hitchcock @eastwestlit.bsky.social erindealey.com/book-birthda... #kidlit #Skybrarian #LibrarianSky #TLSky

Happy #BookBirthday to Wild Mountain Ivy + Eight Questions about Writing mg with Shannon Hitchcock - Erin Dealey, Children's Author Shannon Hitchcock talks about the inspriation and process behind her latest historical middle grade novel Wild Mountain Ivy

Happy #BookBirthday to Wild Mountain Ivy + Eight Questions about Writing mg with Shannon Hitchcock @eastwestlit.bsky.social erindealey.com/book-birthda... #kidlit #Skybrarian #LibrarianSky #TLSky

UNBOXING:
THE STORY OF EVERYTHING written by the amazing Kara Newhouse
/ art by me Kate Cosgrove / published by holidayhousepeachtree

AVAILABLE for pre order wherever you buy books!!
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
@hownowbooking
#bigbang #kidlit #kidlitart picturebook scienceforkids #evolution

When the Research Doesn't Match Your Vision

Excited to be on the #NFFest blog today talking about what I did when the research didn't match my vision for HOPE RODE: www.nffest.com/2026/02/when... NFFest is a free month of learning this February on our website nffest.com.
#kidlit #kidlitart @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Great update and event list. Worth a read. I am a featured author.

Want to win a signed paperback copy of AWAY? Click the link in my bio to pre-order The Secret to Belonging from @boulderbookstore.bsky.social then comment below “I’ve ordered!”

Now through mid-March.

@simonkids.bsky.social @simonteen.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @authorcade.bsky.social

SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS: HELPING CHILDREN NAVIGATE EMOTIONS with Erin Dealey PLUS a giveaway! Welcome! Happy International Social-Emotional Learning Day! I am excited to have a guest on my blog today, the talented, kind, and funny Erin Dealey. You are in for a treat! LHK: Hi Erin! I am thri…

VERY special guest on my blog today! Check out this fabulous post about @erindealey.bsky.social & #LucianaNavarroPowell's new book: SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS. Plus a #giveaway! #kidlit @eastwestlit.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
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It’s #SocialEmotionalLearningDay
Thank you for this interview about #SEL & our new #kidlit book! @laurenkerstein.bsky.social
@lucianaillustra.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Thank you for this interview, Lauren! Happy Monday, friends.

Good News from East to West! Find out more about books, events, and good news from East West Literary Agency's talent.

Feb news:
mailchi.mp/eastwestlite... Book Bdays: @patricianewman.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @kbiddle.bsky.social @staciawrites.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social Deals:@almafullerton.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social Kudos @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social @erindealey.bsky.social

Behold the stunning cover of my forthcoming YA debut, The Secret to Belonging. Art by Natalie Foss.

Pre-order your signed, personalized copy from the Boulder Bookstore at the link in my bio!

@simonteen.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @boulderbookstore.bsky.social @authorcade.bsky.social

10 Books by Muslim Authors to Read This #Ramadan2026 featured on People.com (74,265,425 UVM) includes Hilwa's Gifts by Safa Suleiman; illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan

Explore Nature's Musicians 🐦‍⬛ a #LitLinks lesson
Young learners delve into birdsong and storytelling through sound, science, art, and literacy Ideal for STEAM, nature studies, and mindful education
🆓 resources included
🎼 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13233

@eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky #TLSky

My 3rd WHO for Big Finish! I got to write for Mel again! And Kate Stewart! More to come!

It's a PAWsitively Happy #BookBirthday to PROMISE PETS + 5 Qs with NYT Bestselling author Stacia Deutsch - Erin Dealey, Children's Author We're celebrating the Book Birthday of Promise Pets: The Adopt-A-Pup Plan with Questions for #1 NYT Bestselling author Stacia Deutsch.

Happy Book Birthday @staciawrites.bsky.social PROMISE PETS: The Adopt-A-Pup Plan , illus. Heather Burns, Macmillan / Build-a-Bear / OddDot erindealey.com/book-birthda... #kidlit

Thank you for sharing. I'm honored to have Bats Beneath the Bridge on so many wonderful lists. @albertwhitman.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Yayy! Something beautiful to listen to and share.

Excited to be interviewed for AIArchitect magazine! Thank you to architect Lori Apfel Cardeli for such a terrific article, "How authors shape early design literacy" (part of a three part series). aia.org/aia-architec... 🌟 @ssedlib.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlit

LitLinks: How to explore #Fibonacci numbers with flowers | Literacy activities, Poetry activities, Fun math The Fibonacci number sequence is found everywhere in nature—even flowers. Give these fun math + poetry activities a try.

Love this Pinterest click from www.pinterest.com/pin/33509602... #LitLinks Thanks @patricianewman.bsky.social JUST FLOWERS Illus @k8cosgrove.bsky.social Sleeping Bear @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlit #Fibonacci #LibrarianSky

As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons read by Kimberly A Gordon Biddle YouTube video by American Psychological Association

Beautiful read-aloud by author @kbiddle.bsky.social
AS YOU ARE: A Hope for Black Sons /Magination Press /illus. David Wilkerson #picturebooks #BlackHistoryMonth #kidlit

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“Get ready to go back in time…” with Ernesto Cisneros’ QUESO, Just in Time —repost from Insta

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