Illustration of mice charpening a pencil with a hand crank pencil sharpener. Words read Shop Talk, #Kidlitart. Illustration by @victoriamaderna.com
That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua !
March's topic will be Shop Talk, featuring a new banner by Victoria Maderna
Join us on March 26, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat!
#KidLitArt
27.02.2026 03:00 —
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Bonus round: You have free tickets to go on a trip to somewhere that you find very inspiring. Where are you going?
#KidLitArt
27.02.2026 02:50 —
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Q4: Are there places or settings that you find inspiring? Tell us about them.
alt: Is there a way you set up your own space to make it feel more inspiring?
#KidLitArt
27.02.2026 02:40 —
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Q3: Who are some artists/authors/creators you find inspiring?
alt: Do you have any favorite books that have inspired you and your work?
#KidLitArt
27.02.2026 02:30 —
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Q2: What do you do when you're stuck in your art or writing and feel completely uninspired?
alt: Have you ever had a time where you felt uninspired, but pushed through anyway? Tell us about that experience.
#KidLitArt
27.02.2026 02:20 —
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Q1: We all could use some fresh inspiration sometimes. What are some of your favorite ways to get inspired?
alt: What's an online resource you'd recommend for finding inspiration?
#KidLitArt
27.02.2026 02:10 —
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Illustration of a young child drawing with crayons. Around the child is a cute teddy bear and a triceratops and some butterflies. Words read 'Inspiration, #kidlitart Illustration by @autumnseybert.bsky.social
Hello everyone! Tonight we are discussing Inspiration!
This month's art was created by Autumn Seybert
Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua
Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month!
#KidLitArt
27.02.2026 02:00 —
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To join the chat, you can:
1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here
2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart
3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time
4) Remember to add #KidLitArt to replies!
27.02.2026 00:32 —
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Illustration of a young child drawing with crayons. Around the child is a cute teddy bear and a triceratops and some butterflies. Words read 'Inspiration, #kidlitart Illustration by @autumnseybert.bsky.social
February's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Inspiration
Join your hosts on Feb 26, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about inspiration!
Banner art by Autumn Seybert
02.02.2026 14:10 —
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Illustration of a young child drawing with crayons. Around the child is a cute teddy bear and a triceratops and some butterflies. Words read 'Inspiration, #kidlitart Illustration by @autumnseybert.bsky.social
That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua !
February's topic will be Inspiration, featuring a new banner by Autumn Seybert
Join us next month on 26 Feb, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat!
#KidLitArt
30.01.2026 03:00 —
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Bonus round: If you could pick anyone, livign or dead, to critique your manuscript or portfolio, who would you choose? Why?
#KidLitArt
30.01.2026 02:50 —
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Q4: What are the pros and cons of having a critique group?
alt: Share tips on how to find or a start a good critique group.
#KidLitArt
30.01.2026 02:40 —
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Q3: Ugh, unsolicited critiques! What strategies do you have to deal with these?
alt: What's your advice for best etiquette when receiving a critique?
#KidLitArt
30.01.2026 02:30 —
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Q2: How do you tell a good critique from a bad one?
alt: What was the best or most helpful critique/ suggestion that you received?
#KidLitArt
30.01.2026 02:20 —
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Q1: Do you include or exclude critiques as part of your creative process? Why?
alt: What are some dos and don'ts when giving a critique?
#KidLitArt
30.01.2026 02:10 —
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Illustration of several crows looking at posters on the wall. Text reads Giving and Receiving Critiques, #kidlitart. Illustration by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Hi all! Tonight we are discussing Giving and Receiving Critiques!
This month's art was created by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua
Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month!
#KidLitArt
30.01.2026 02:00 —
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To join the chat, you can:
1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here
2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart
3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time
30.01.2026 01:10 —
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Illustration of several crows looking at posters on the wall. Text reads Giving and Receiving Critiques, #kidlitart. Illustration by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
January's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Giving and Receiving Critiques
Join your hosts on Jan 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about critiques!
Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
02.01.2026 14:30 —
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That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social !
Join us next month on January 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat when we'll be discussing Giving and Receiving Critiques!
#KidLitArt
19.12.2025 03:00 —
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Bonus round: Imagine you are granted one wish for the new year that will come true. What would your wish be?
#KidLitArt
19.12.2025 02:50 —
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Q4: Is there something you're looking forward to in 2026? Tell us about it!
alt: Is there something you're optimistic about for the new year?
#KidLitArt
19.12.2025 02:40 —
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Q3: Is there a goal you had for the year that you were able to achieve? What was it?
alt: Is there a goal you're still working toward that you're hopeful you'll achieve soon?
#KidLitArt
19.12.2025 02:30 —
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Q2: What's something you did this year that you're really proud of?
alt: What is something you did this year that made you happy?
#KidLitArt
19.12.2025 02:20 —
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Q1: A lot can happen in a year. What's something positive that has changed for you since this time last year?
alt: What's something that has stayed the same that you're thankful for?
#KidLitArt
19.12.2025 02:10 —
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A group of three white rabbits wearing yellow are looking out a window at fireworks. Yellow hand-drawn text reads, "Year End Round Up: All About Hope! #kidlitart". Art by Anne Appert.
Hi all! Tonight we are discussing our Year End Roundup: All About Hope!
This month's art was created by @anneappert.bsky.social
Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social
Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month!
#KidLitArt
19.12.2025 02:00 —
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Art of three bunnies looking up at fireworks in the night sky. Text reasd year end roundup: All About Hope #kidlitart. Art by Anne Appert
December's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Year End Roundup: All About Hope
Join your hosts on Dec 18, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about hope!
Banner art by @anneappert.bsky.social
09.12.2025 23:54 —
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That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social !
Join us next month on Dec 18, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat!
#KidLitArt
21.11.2025 03:00 —
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Bonus round: Someone sends you a mystery 'thank you' gift. What's inside?
#KidLitArt
21.11.2025 02:50 —
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Q4: Thankfulness takes practice! What are some ways you can be more aware of the good things in your life?
alt: Are there any books, shows, podcasts etc that help you be more thankful?
#KidLitArt
21.11.2025 02:40 —
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Q3: Is there a book that you are thankful you read? Why?
alt: Is there an artwork or exhibition you are thankful you saw? What was it?
#KidLitArt
21.11.2025 02:30 —
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