Amanda Hoving

Cover Letter for a Job I Don’t Want but Will Be Offended Not to Get My résumé reflects a pattern of, let’s call it, erratic brilliance punctuated by long stretches of disillusionment, which I’ve cleverly framed as “consulting.”

This tracks. www.newyorker.com/humor/shouts...

It is #kidlitchat day once again! Join us tonight at 9 PM Eastern/ 6 PM Pacific/Your Time Your Zone for an hour of talking with your #kidlit pals and soon to be pals. I predict you'll be glad you join us, though I admit to some pro-chat bias. Still! Give it a try, and I hope to see you tonight....

Two weeks ago vs. today. Big change. Short time. I think the universe is telling me it’s time to do the thing(s) I’ve been avoiding. We will resume this discussion in 14 days…

The fact that writers can use various combinations of 26 letters to make me care about people who never existed and then destroy me emotionally by making them suffer is the weirdest, most unfair, and wonderful of magics

Looks like I missed an important #kidlitchat last night. Grateful to have this thread to read through this morning and the support of other writers every day!

I made a starter pack of humor and satire publications as they start to come over to Bluesky—let me know additional ones I should add!

Started a starter pack for people who write funny parenting content (in any form). I am definitely missing lots of people so if you want to be added, just reply to this to let me know.

(Also appreciate any shares.)

go.bsky.app/6pmJ8MU

Teacher & librarian friends! I'm working on this year's list of author volunteers who'll be offering Zoom read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day on 2/5/25! It should be ready in a couple of weeks - be sure to follow if you'd like access to the list & please share this post to let your colleagues know!

Agreed. I learned the hard way that my ideas don't stay in my head forever. Sometimes not even for 55 seconds! #kidlitchat

I can only do creative writing while sitting comfortably in my spot on the couch. More academic/journalistic writing takes place at my desk. #kidlitchat

Parents - here's your reminder to take some candid photos of your partner with your children when they're not aware.

These will end up being your favorites.

I just saw a guy on a motorcycle with no helmet on, driving with one hand while scrolling on his phone with the other. While in motion.

Call me crazy, but this seems risky.

Because you have to be in the mood. 😉

Just a reminder that we’ve entered agitated bee season, where typical bee behavior includes following you around the grocery store parking lot and then unexpectedly popping out of your mini-cucumbers to attack. You have been warned.

You know those couples who are ALWAYS holding hands? Yesterday, I saw a duo holding hands while they were MOVING BOXES out of an apartment…inner hands linked, outer arms curved inward, with one hand from each partner on the box in the middle. I imagine they will be fully moved out in about 73 days.

The profile header image for "kidlitchat" features a whimsical illustration of a child in pajamas being lifted off the ground by the scent of a pie coming from a house window. The text "#KidLitChat" is written next to the child. The profile description mentions that #kidlitchat happens every Tuesday night and is co-hosted by Bonnie Adamson and Greg Pincus, with banner art credited to Brian Kirby.

Kidlit community! Don't forget that tonight/Tue is #KidLitChat. Follow @kidlitchat.bsky.social & co-hosts @bonnieadamson.com @gregpincus.bsky.social. Topic announced 9p ET/6 pm ET. Great way to meet others in the community.

Also check out #KidLitMegaFeed at bsky.app/profile/debb...
(collab feed)

I Would Rather Do Anything Else Than Write the Syllabus for Your Class Dear Students Who I Have Not Yet Met, I would rather do anything else than write the Syllabus for your class. I would rather go through the checkou...

would rather go through the checkout line in Target during freshman move-in weekend or allow myself to get cornered at the department holiday party by that one awkward faculty member than write the Syllabus for your class."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/i-w...

Waking up with a wonky back on the day I will be helping my daughter move seems accurate.

Ha! Clever!

Paths without railings
may lead to unforeseen joy.
Tread carefully, friend.

#haikusaturday #hike

Dear #kidlitart,
September is childhood cancer awareness month. It will remain unknown to most people, even those who "pink in October." September's color is gold, & I have yet to find a "go gold" shirt donating the proceeds. Does anyone have the energy to create & donate a design? #cancer

This would come in handy today. 💤

It's our day!!!!! #kidlit

The Fairy Forest
from my heavy, gilt-edged book,
really does exist!

#haikusaturday #hike

I think your sister is my kindred spirit!! 🤣

Getting Big-Issue Narrative Nonfiction in the Hands of Teens and Tweens, by Patricia Newman and Jessica Stremer Patricia Newman and Jessica Stremer talk about narrative non-fiction

Check out this post I co-wrote about the importance of getting nonfiction books in the hands of older kidlit readers.
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/08/05/g...

#teachers #librarians #kidlit #stem

Educators Prepare Early, Spend Their Own Money for New School Year As back-to-school looms, educators often spend unpaid time and personal funds to prepare for the year ahead.

Is this actually news? Replace "often" with "always," and go hug a #teacher friend today. Happy back-to-school season!

One of my favorite books!

Apostrophe Update: Making names that end in Z possessive is easier than making names that end in S possessive.

Z is like any other letter — add an apostrophe plus S:

Walz's schedule.

Bonus Tip: They're like everything else for plurals too.

The Walzes are bringing hotdish to the potluck.

Last night, one of the gymnastics commentators deemed a performance "NOT phenomenal." At first I balked, but now I may adopt it as life's signature catchphrase.