Andrea L. Mack

My mother-in-law who recently passed away was fond of reminding us to do it now; when you say you’ll do it tomorrow, tomorrow never comes. #kidlitchat

That in-bed-with-a-flashlight vibe is so #kidlit! But I bet the consistency of writing so much keeps the ideas flowing. #kidlitchat

Ooh, sounds cool! #kidlitchat

I have generated lots of random dialogue with interesting words! #kidlitchat

It does! And it’s getting harder with cutbacks to staff, increasing class sizes and less resources. But I love working with the kids. Feel so lucky to help them learn to read. #kidlitchat

I’ve been using the daily Wordle word as a writing prompt. Having lots of fun with it! #kidlitchat

Sounds fun!! #kidlitchat

Interesting! I have too many creative interests (different types of writing projects, art) and not enough time with a full time teaching job. But I try to do some writing every day…ideally art making too but that doesn’t always happen. #kidlitchat

That’s amazing! I am struggling to complete 1 pb draft a month. #kidlitchat

Wow! That’s impressive!

Cartoony illustration of girl looking anxious, carrying and trailing a collection of papers and books under the book title with concerned flamingo friend looking on

It was fun to try some balanced or busy activities from the teacher guide for the #picturebook I'M BUSY with my Gr 1 students. We ended up discussing being mindful of how time is spent on devices. (The guide is on @debbieohi.com.) #edusky #SchoolLibrarians @marciecolleen.bsky.social

That is very cool!!

I’m going to get it ASAP!

Ooh, that looks interesting! I like the title. We all feel that way sometimes. #kidlitchat

That’s such a lot of work. I hope you celebrated!

Wow! That’s impressive. Way to go! #KidLitChat

You sound very productive! #kidlitchat

I read I’M BUSY to my students today. There was laughter, several stories about times they were busy and lots of interest in making door hangers. #kidlitchat

Black silhouette of back to back human face and bird face against a weathered green background that has hints of trees. Illustration is below the title.

Thanks @12x12challenge.bsky.social and @heidieys.bsky.social for the wonderful AMA session. It was so inspiring!! "Do it because you love how...the creating feels." I'm looking forward to reading Heidi's MG verse novel, The Poetry of Car Mechanics. #kidlit #amwriting

So exciting! This book has so much potential for discussion in primary classrooms…and it’s fun! #kidlit #edusky

Cartoon style illustration of girl trailing large pile of papers with concerned looking flamingo and book title in red

Yay! So excited for the launch of I’M BUSY, illustrated by my friend @debbieohi.com and written by @michaelianblack.bsky.social. A busy girl, a flamingo and a potato trying to cope with life stresses — so great for discussions about emotions! #kidlit #edusky debbieohi.com/book/book-im...

I love how the questions in the application help writers think more deeply about their work and what they need to progress, even if they don’t end up applying.

This is waiting for my son when he gets home today: I’M BUSY - with illustrations by one of our household’s favourite #kidlit creators, @debbieohi.com, and written by @michaelianblack.bsky.social. (My son’s stuffy is getting a sneak-peek before him!)

@simonkids.bsky.social #ImBusy

Decorated paper door hanger that says I'm Busy Creating and has collage paper scraps stuck to it.

Cartoon style illustration of girl looking anxious trailing a collection of papers under the title I'm Busy

So excited for I'M BUSY by Michael Ian Black and @debbieohi.com! I'm looking forward to reading this to my grade 1 students and trying out the cute door hanger craft (look for it on debbieohi.com) #kidlit #edusky #picturebook

BUSTED arrives today! Just as the Olympics hockey competition heats up.

It's a story about young athletes dealing with the challenges of hockey’s “tough guy” culture, on and off the ice, and teammates figuring out a tough situation, together.

BUSTED Orca Anchor
@orcabook.bsky.social #CanKidLit

Me too! Great way to help evaluate your own writing, before sending to critique partners.

Illustration of dark haired kid with a black eye hanging out window of car below the title

Such an inspiring talk by @dangemeinhart.bsky.social via the Middle Grade Writers Group this evening. Now I’m excited to revise the opening of my MG. Also looking forward to reading Busted!

Guess who is now on Bluesky? #kidlit editor and author Eileen Robinson! Follow her at @eileenwrobinson.bsky.social

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Excited to read this when it comes out!! #kidlit #edusky