Looking forward to joining Rate Your Story's author chat tomorrow at 7pm! Link below.
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Looking forward to joining Rate Your Story's author chat tomorrow at 7pm! Link below.
TWO exciting things to share:
#1: ONE GIRL'S VOICE received a @scbwi.bsky.social Golden Kite Honor Award!
#2: The #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest is just around the corner. Check out the Heads-Up post for dates, guidelines & incredible prizes: viviankirkfield.com/2026/02/07/h...
When the headlines are difficult for us to bear, how can we begin to talk to kids about them? We've put together a list of books to share with children that can help them process tough topics.
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 21456:
There are two kinds of writer: the ones who write for love, and the ones who do it to get results. In a world in which writers are paid less and less, results are often uncertain. But if you really love what you do, you'll keep going.
Calling all teachers & librarians! I have 2 slots remaining for World Read Aloud Day. If interested, contact me via my website: I'd love to share Mister Rogers' gift of music & message of kindness with your class. www.donnacangelosi.com. #teachers#librarians#WRAD2026#Mrrrogers#kindness#reading
When will we start to actually value children? Children are not property or pets. They are not in a perpetual state of childhood. They are whole humans in the beginning stages of their lives. They deserve quality health care, education, and safety. It's not just up to parents to provide that.
Purple background with pastel colored cartoon owls and books, all gathered around a yellow sign that reads WORLD READ ALOUD DAY
Over 200 authors will be Zooming into classrooms & libraries for World Read Aloud Day on 2/4!
Teachers/librarians - Want to be first to see the list so you can book a free visit? It'll go out in my email newsletter in early December! Sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
So many beautiful picture books! ❣️
Day #5 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Rhyming Picture Books. Rhymes: They're harder than they look. Wanna know how to write them? Let today's book selection be your guide. #31days31lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/05/3...
Ready to rev up your bookshelves? We’re 3 months out from hitting the trail! Available for pre-order!
Have you read your positive news story of the day?
@mattcarless.bsky.social @joyces1.bsky.social @purpleduckydesigns.bsky.social @angietiradoart.bsky.social
So exciting! Congratulations!!
Excited to be signing MISTER ROGERS' GIFT OF MUSIC & meeting young readers at the Bookends Fall Book Festival this Sunday, from 11am- 4pm. And check out the other talented authors who will be participating! Hope to see you there! #misterrogers #bookfestaskids #picturebooks #elementarylibrarian
Header graphic for Picture Books 101. One spot illustration shows an enthusiastic woman handing a big pile of papers to another woman. First woman is saying, "Here's my 8628 word epic picture book mss!" Another spot illustration shows a blue flower-decorated cup full of drawing and writing tools.
Illustrated diagram showing how a cover is attached to a self-ended picture book.
Curious why a standard picture book is 32 pages in traditional #KidLit trade publishing? And why NOT all 32 pages are for story content? In this #PictureBooks101 post, I explain picture book format & construction:
debbieohi.com/2025/09/pict...
I am starting a new daily post of #encouragement. I need positivity and encouragement to help get through every day. Especially in this chaotic world we live in. I hope it helps, even if just one of you. Please feel free to share.
I am starting a new daily post of #encouragement. I need positivity and encouragement to help get through every day. Especially in this chaotic world we live in. I hope it helps, even if just one of you. Please feel free to share.
Congratulations, Vivian! ❣️
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Aug 29): kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... Inside: Reading Like a Writer, Art Notes in PBs, Submission Process, more. Thanks @colleenmuske.bsky.social for the illo, Scholastic, @maritererbellas.bsky.social @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
Monday writing tip time. And while it's geared toward picture book writers, it probably applies to all age groups.
And yes, Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast was the 12th picture book manuscript I wrote. The other 11 will likely never see the light of day - for good reason.
#amwriting #kidlit
Hey, #writingcommunity, never give up on the stories of your heart! My new blog post for @picturebookseh.bsky.social talks about my journey with THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press).
#kidlit #CanKidLit
picturebookseh.weebly.com/blog/dont-gi...
Especially for #Educators #backtoschool series. Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 1. Student connect to self, author, world, texts.
And don't miss the GIVEAWAY! 🥳📘🩷
#edusky #librarians #parents @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social #NFforkids
bethandersonwriter.com/2025/08/01/e...
Had a blast on Adam Lehrhaupt's Picture This podcast talking #picturebooks, #literacy & classroom creativity! Give a listen!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
iHeart: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/48eE6x6...
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC55...
& Amazon!
“To write, your heart has to be absolutely tender and you have to have the skin of a rhinoceros.”
-Katherine Paterson
Hi, Spring 2027
“At first, revision felt like defeat—like proof I hadn’t done it right the first time.”
I felt this for a while doing revisions, as if I hadn’t done it right. But stories are like diamonds, they NEED to be polished.
Thank you Anne for reminding me of this!
#KidLitZombieWeek
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.
Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Happy Book Birthday, MAKING LIGHT BLOOM! 🎉
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 1!
Check it out here kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/22/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ the prescription you want to try on your manuscript & why.
Thanks @literallylynne.bsky.social for kicking off Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 with this inspirational post!
No bones about it, #KidlitZombieWeek 2025 is going to be an all-out brain fest! Drag yourself on over to our events page to see just whose brains we're picking and what they'll be serving up.
sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity
So thankful gor for your help!
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (May 30): www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... Inside: Power of Connotation in PBs, Instagram tips, How to Tell if Criticism is Valid, more. Thanks Paula Piechna for the illustration, @authorsandhya.bsky.social and @deeromito.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.