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Children’s poet. Abrams will publish Little Witch’s To-Do List in 2025–the first of four Magical List Books. Co-winner 2021 YorkMix International Children’s Poetry Prize & 2018 MG Katherine Paterson Prize. Poems published in many magazines and anthologies

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Lit Box web page featuring a book titled Little Witch’s To-Do List

Lit Box web page featuring a book titled Little Witch’s To-Do List

After reading an article on NPR about a new book vending machine concept, I went to that company’s website, and found a familiar name front and center on their page— @helenzax.bsky.social . I ❤️ having writing friends. #kidlit #picturebooks

17.10.2025 09:27 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0

Thank you for sharing!!

25.10.2025 18:44 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Congrats, Helen!

15.07.2025 21:06 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Thank you, Brian! You are the best!

16.07.2025 14:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It's LITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST's book birthday. So grateful to my wonderful editor Meredith Mundy, to my talented illustrator Kiersten Eagan, to my relentless agent Steven Chudney, and to the entire Abrams team. #kidlitmeagfeed #kidlit #poet #writingcommunity

15.07.2025 17:08 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
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The charming art and upbeat text is full of surprises from feeding her pet phoenix to baking a toadstool cake. Kiddos will also adore the twist at the end! LITTLE WITCH’S TO-DO LIST by @helenzax.bsky.social and Kiersten Eve Eagan is a magical story that little ones will ask to read again and again!

13.07.2025 19:22 👍 15 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0

Thank you!

14.07.2025 02:02 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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LITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST received an exciting review from Publisher's Weekly: "Sorcery joyously infuses a child’s day in Zax’s pleasant rhyming take on one witch’s accounting of tasks." Eagan makes "this enchanted 'to-do list' feel as much like play as work."

On my to-do list: feeling grateful.

10.06.2025 13:43 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks for sharing, Brian!

08.06.2025 16:43 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Thrilled that SLJ has included LITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST in this season's list: 35 Picture Book Fiction Series Perfect for Comfort and Discovery. #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #poet

07.06.2025 19:06 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Thank you for reposting!

11.05.2025 00:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks, Brian!!

11.05.2025 00:53 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Excited to have our first, lovely review of LITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST from the School Library Journal: "A welcome addition for all those who hold spookiness in their heart all year round . . . . VERDICT A fun supernatural read." #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #poet

08.05.2025 18:32 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1
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Grateful to have two poems in Mel Woodend's new anthology POEMS FOR HEARING DOGS, in support of hearing dogs for deaf people.

23.04.2025 15:03 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."

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A graphic for the "Practical Matters in Children's Book Publishing" workshop, March 16 and 18.

Key topics covered during the program will include:
•	A guide to types of children’s books;
•	Getting support and feedback;
•	Researching types of publishers, editors, and agents;
•	Understanding the submission process;
•	How manuscripts are acquired;
•	Key terms in contracts and how they work;
•	What to expect in the publishing process;
•	and so much more!
There will be time saved for a Q&A on the final night of the program.

A graphic for the "Practical Matters in Children's Book Publishing" workshop, March 16 and 18. Key topics covered during the program will include: • A guide to types of children’s books; • Getting support and feedback; • Researching types of publishers, editors, and agents; • Understanding the submission process; • How manuscripts are acquired; • Key terms in contracts and how they work; • What to expect in the publishing process; • and so much more! There will be time saved for a Q&A on the final night of the program.

Announcement! All the practical stuff in #kidlit publishing, coming up 3/16 + 3/18! Join me for a jam-packed 2-night course covering everything from book types to contracts and the publishing process—plus a chance to ask your pressing questions! More details: tinyurl.com/mtadfe5u

Please repost.

14.02.2025 20:28 👍 23 🔁 12 💬 1 📌 1

Thanks, Brian! You are so kind to repost!

11.02.2025 00:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Little Bunny's To-Do List (A Magical List Book): A Picture Book|Hardcover

Excited to share the cover of LITTLE BUNNY'S TO-DO LIST. This time the EASTER BUNNY has lots to get done! Thanks to Kiersten Eagan, Meredith Mundy, and the Abrams team. #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed

Available for pre-order here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-bun...
www.abramsbooks.com?s=Little+Bun...

10.02.2025 17:30 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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LITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST with lots more of Kiersten Eagan's adorable illustrations is available for preorder at B&N for 25% off TODAY! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-wit... #AbramsKids #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #poet #writingcommunity

07.02.2025 21:15 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you, Brian! And I learned that though tomorrow preorders from Barnes & Noble are 25 percent off for members— and signing up for membership is free!

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What fun to find LITTLE WITCH'S TO-DO LIST in Publishers Weekly's Children's Books for Spring! LITTLE WITCH is available for pre-order at www.amazon.com/Little-Witch...
www.barnesandnoble.com/.../little......
Please share some witchy magic with a child you love! #AbramsKids #kidlitmeagfeed

05.02.2025 22:27 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
KidLit Auction Jan. 20-26, raising funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief. Art shows a cute bear in a construction hat carrying a giant pencil, paintbrush, and pen. Background is L.A. skyline in a loosely drawn ink line. Art by Sydney Hanson.

KidLit Auction Jan. 20-26, raising funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief. Art shows a cute bear in a construction hat carrying a giant pencil, paintbrush, and pen. Background is L.A. skyline in a loosely drawn ink line. Art by Sydney Hanson.

Bidding ends Jan.26! KidLit For Los Angeles auction aka @kidlitforla.bsky.social raises funds for wildfire relief efforts. Items incl advice from #KidLit editors, agents, ADs, creators. I'm offering KidLit portfolio critique and an AMA (Ask Me Anything).

Art: Sydney Hanson.
#KidLitForLosAngeles

23.01.2025 13:44 👍 61 🔁 31 💬 2 📌 5

Thank you!

22.01.2025 18:52 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Good luck

19.01.2025 23:02 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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MAMIACHI & ME has been out in the world for nearly a week! Have you had a chance to read and review it yet? Links for places to leave reviews follow:

Amazon: www.amazon.com/Mamiachi-Me-...

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...

Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mamiachi-m...

🙏

14.01.2025 03:42 👍 12 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0

Rebecca’s book is pure inspiration for young writers!

17.01.2025 03:58 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A graphic that shows the title, Book Recommendations, and a five-star review that reads: Stunning in both text and illustrations!

This picture book is stunning in both text and illustrations! The lyrical, evocative language made me feel as though I were at the mariachi band concert in person, while the illustrations are realistic and full of emotion. The book also features interesting facts about mariachi.
The graphic shows the front cover of the picture book MAMIACHI AND ME by Jolene Gutiérrez, Dakota Gutiérrez, and Mirelle Ortega along with some pictures of mariachi instruments and a child dancing.

A graphic that shows the title, Book Recommendations, and a five-star review that reads: Stunning in both text and illustrations! This picture book is stunning in both text and illustrations! The lyrical, evocative language made me feel as though I were at the mariachi band concert in person, while the illustrations are realistic and full of emotion. The book also features interesting facts about mariachi. The graphic shows the front cover of the picture book MAMIACHI AND ME by Jolene Gutiérrez, Dakota Gutiérrez, and Mirelle Ortega along with some pictures of mariachi instruments and a child dancing.

Check out MAMIACHI & ME, the new big-hearted #picturebook by @writerjolene.bsky.social, Dakota Gutiérrez & @msmirelle.bsky.social!

#kidlit #EduSky #BookReview #librarians

16.01.2025 12:14 👍 23 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1

I so agree!

17.01.2025 03:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. 📚

Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. 🙏

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One of the very best days! #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #poet

16.01.2025 22:27 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0