Ali DeMoro

Nice! I’m not currently looking for an illustrator but I’ll keep you in mind.

Absolutely. There’s such a power in picture books because of that, it’s a collaboration between the author and illustrator to bring a story to life. ✨

Thanks! I’m glad I began my career in kidlit in this way. I’ve learned a lot! I think one of the best surprises came from working with an illustrator for the first time, some of the art that came about were things I wasn’t expecting, but loved and loved how it enriched the story!

3 Things I’ve Learned About Self-Publishing — Ali DeMoro In 2022, I began a pursuit of writing something that further connected to my heart. And that was in children’s literature. Yay, KidLit! I didn’t know anything about how to write for children or how ch...

New #blog post! I share a bit about my journey #self-publishing my first book. 📖✨

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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book GILBERT AND THE GHOST by @heatherstigall7.bsky.social, illustrated by Jess Mason (Beaming Books) out Aug. 19.

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)

🌍 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉
We’re giving away 3 books by Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin! 💫
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Announcing my latest blog post: I’m sharing my favorite childhood picture books—the ones that sparked my lifelong love of stories. If you love children’s literature or want some nostalgic recommendations, check out my blog - on alidemoro.com 😊💗 #picturebooks #childrensbooks #bookrecs #kidlit

Day 10 🎉🎉🎉 celebrating great #picturebooks!!!
The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown by #MacBarnett and #SarahJacoby
#nonfictionpb #pbbio #matgaretwisebrown

#SEL #factsoflife #animals #pets #pbfiction #lyrical

DAY 9 of celebrating great #picturebooks 💞
The Longest Letsgoboy by #DerickWilder and #CatiaChien 🐾

Day 8 of celebrating great #picturebooks ✨
Watercress by #AndreaWang and #JasonChin
#FamilyHistory #Multigenerational #SEL #Cultural

Day 7 of celebrating great #picturebooks 💕 The Boy and the Elephant by #FreyaBlackwood. #wordlesspb #picturebookfiction #SEL #imagination

Day 6 celebrating great #picturebooks! 🎉🎉🎉
In a Jar by #DeborahMarcero
#SEL #friendshipstory #imagination #pbfiction

#kevinhenkes #picturebookcelebration

Day 5 of celebrating great #picturebooks yay!!! 🎉
Waiting by Kevin Henkes ✨
#picturebookfiction #fiction #SEL

Day 4 of celebrating great #picturebooks with: I Talk Like a River by #jordanscott and #sydneysmith. Excellent and beautiful read 📖 #childrensbooks #picturebookcelebration 🎉🎉🎉

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Day 3 of celebrating great #picturebooks from the last 10 years! 🎉🎉🎉 #ittybittykittycorn #shannonhale #leuyenpham #picturebookcelebration

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Day 2 of celebrating great #picturebooks from the last 10 years! The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld 👏💕

Last month, I published my first blog post - recognizing 10 great #picturebooks published in the last 10 years! 🎉
Now I’m kicking off 10 days of celebrating these books!
Book 1: Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome. 👏 #nonfictionbio #picturebookcelebration

Nikki Grimes is a national treasure & we can prove it! In this episode, Nikki shares how lyrical picture books (& daydreaming!) can help children learn to love language We hope she inspires you as much as she inspires us.
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I published my first blog, woo!!! 🎉🎉🎉
I’ve rounded up 10 favorite picture books that have been published in the last 10 years. 😊 #kidlit #picturebooks #booklist #bookrecs #pbs #childrensbooks

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Thanks so much!! 😊

Thrilled to receive an Honorable Mention in this year’s #50PreciousWords! Inspired by my great-grandmother, this story is a tribute to her memory. Thank you, Vivian Kirkfield & judges! 💖🖋️ #PictureBookAuthor #WritingCommunity #picturebooks #writingcontest #kidlit #storychallenge #storytelling

Starting Year 3 in the 12x12 Picture Book Challenge 1st year as a GOLD member! Thanks to the 12x12’s amazing resources + community, I’ve learned so much about children's publishing. They are 100% the best place to be for writing and illustrating #picturebooks 👏 @12x12challenge.bsky.social #12x12PB

Is it okay to have a few?? Narrative nonfiction with Nancy Churin. Book chat with Sylvia Chen. Advocating for your career with Jyoti Gopal. And the chats with Karly Dizon. 😊

Sound of Music 🥰

I’d love to be added, thank you! I’m an RMC member.