I walked a mile in 94 degree NYC to get a signed copy of WHALES IN THE CITY by @nancycastaldoauthor! And it was so worth it!
@scbwi.bsky.social
#picturebooks
#nyc
#kidlit Book of the Day: Love, Canter, Action #horses #movies #middlegrade #romcom #fiction from @unionsqandco asuen.com/love-canter-... ππ
Pocket Bear
"When I think about the books Iβve most loved writing, it always it comes back to stories for middle grade readers. I so love that audience. I love their unquenchable curiosity. Their fierce idealism. And their boundless imaginations." @kaaauthor.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/06/a-gu...
Tomorrow is counting the days (6!) till her copy of TODAY AT SCHOOL by reneekurilla.bsky.social + me arrivesβher teacher gift for fall!π Are you a planner, too? Preorder a signed copy for your fav teacher or student from @parnassusbooks.bsky.social! Coming June 10 from @randomhousekids.bsky.social
Middle Grade is very much not deadβ¦so many fantastic books to read and no where near enough time!
β οΈ Time to pull out your pocketbooks! I have FIVE spots available in my TWO HOUR virtual critique group for picture book authors (or author-illusrators). This is a great chance to get one-on-one care for your WIP. Please bid! Or share! Or both!
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Miriam offers brilliant insights with her critiques! She gave great comments on my query and first pages - things Iβd never realized needed changing!
Hey #WritingCommunity! I'll be taking one-on-one pitches at the 2025 (Online) California Writing Workshop on June 13-14. Join me! Anyone from anywhere can attend. Learn more about the virtual writers conference here: californiawritingworkshop.com
We're delighted to announce that The Bletchley Riddle by
@rutasepetys.bsky.social and Steve Sheinkin has been shortlisted for the @histassoc.bsky.social's Young Quills award 2025!β¨β¨
Find out more hereβ¬οΈ history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
Readers & Writers in ππ‘ππππ‘π!
Join me Thursday, June 12th, for a free event at the Weston Library in Oxford where I will discuss the power of historical fiction. Register: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/jun25/...
I wish it were at my house. π This was taken at the botanic gardens. Hopefully your spring will arrive soon!
In Memphis
Spotted @alangratz.bsky.social books today in Chelsea Market NYC!
#books
#chelseamarketny
#kidlit
#middlegrade
My rug samples came in with my art on them! #artlicensing #artist #illustrator
Very interesting article about the glacial pace and lofty ideals of publishing keeping up with todayβs kids. He advocates for Hi-lo and one-off books, not just relying on #graphicnovels and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Iβve been adding Hi-los and they are checking out more, so I think heβs onto something
Congratulations Scott!
Cover image of Pup and Dragon (bearded dragon lizard) chasing the Easter Bunny
Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the Easter Bunny / Alice Walstead, Scott Soeder / Sourcebooks / Feb 11
How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch the Easter Bunny a.co/d/j3Dg40C
Your world needs to make your character grow.β ~ @tiffliao.bsky.social on world building at #scbwiny25
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#writerscommunity
Youβre the best! I canβt wait to see you in NYC!
Congratulations to @erinentrada.bsky.social! I'm reading this now and LOVE it!!!
#newberymedal
#kidlit
#timetravel
A huge thank you to our 2025 NY Conference Sponsors!
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SCBWI is thrilled to unveil its new logoβa vibrant symbol of creativity, connection, and inspiration.
Award-winning and New York Times best-selling illustrator John Hendrix, designed the new logo. @johnhendrix.bsky.social
www.johnhendrix.com
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/society-of-c...
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. πππ
Agents + editors can post what they β¨wishβ¨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Happy New Year! If you're planning to send your work out & would like some eyes on your query, please repost this message! I'm a published author and developmental editor and would love to help before we go back to school next week! #MG #YA #writing
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Leaving this open a few more days
#querytip #writingcommunity
Mostly text - SPREAD THE JOY. Rosebud Authors & The Tobias Literary Agency. "How do you spell love," Piglet asked. "You don't spell it, you feel it," answered Pooh. Day 12 - Critique from Ann Rose with a photo of her.
Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win a submission package critique (query, 1-2 pg synopsis, & 1st chapter) by ME! Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random.
(Day 27 & our last giveaway)
Love this!
Finally joining bsky! Hoping to connect with
#kidlit #readers #writers #SCBWI #HNS #booklovers #writingcommunity
