Katie Mazeika

I’m speechless….
MAYBE JUST ASK ME! is a 2026 NCTE Charlotte Huck recommended read. Thank you NCTE for this honor! Congratulations to all the other authors and illustrators who received Charlotte Huck and Orbis awards yesterday!!!!!
#ncte #ncte25 #charlottehuckawards

As I put the final touches on the typeset manuscript for HeartLand, I feel ecstatic and terrified. Will this book get hugged? Will kids care? I hope so. I hope it makes them laugh. I hope it makes them think. But right now, I'm going to focus on the joy I feel in sharing its cover with you! #kidlit

Will you be in Denver this week for #NCTE? Come find me at one of these events!
#ncte2025 #edusky

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Katie Mazeika, author and illustrator. I’m open for new projects in 2026. Rep’d by Sorche Fairbank.
More at: www.katiemazeika.com
(art from MAYBE JUST ASK ME, S&S, 2025) #kidlitart #picturebookart #schoollife

Especially for Educators: “Who Helps You Shine? Embracing a Growth Mindset to Reach Your Dreams” by Lisa Rogers Here’s another fantastic book from one of the Kid Lit for Growing Minds members! In this post for educators and librarians, author Lisa Rogers, a former library teacher, shares how WOODY&#821…

Want to win a copy of @lisaljrogers.bsky.social’s beautiful new #picturebook? Check out her post on @bandersonwriter.bsky.social’s blog that is helpful for #educators - bethandersonwriter.com/2025/09/19/e...

You might want to keep an eye on your PayPal account if you have one. I got an invoice through PayPal following a DM from a shady promoter.

New interview up at Jonathan Roth's blog: jonathan-roth.com/2025/09/10/g...
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #picturebook #outdooradventure #edusky #skybrarians #newbooks

Thank you Virginian Pilot and Caroline Luzzatto for including“Maybe Just Ask Me!” On your list of books to help kids navigate friendship!
#disabilityinclusion @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @edusky.bsky.social @libsk.bsky.social
#disabilityrepresentation

Behind the Scenes: “How Primary Sources Can Grow Your Nonfiction Nature Picture Book” by Lynn Street It’s quite amazing when you find primary sources that provide the seed, or acorn, that allows you to tell a story that for a while seemed lifeless. Check out this great post from debut author…

Don't miss this post about #primarysources and GIVEAWAY! #Nonfiction #Nature #PictureBook @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
@kl4gm.bsky.social #edusky
@annehunterstudio.bsky.social
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#birds #forests #nature
#kidlit #STEM #science

Hello #kidlitartpostcard Day!!! I’m Katie, an author and illustrator rep’d by Fairbank Literary.
🌟open to new projects! 🌟

✨See more of my work online at www.katiemazeika.com

#blackandwhite #back2school #schoollife

Hello #kidlitpostcard Day!!! I’m Katie, an author and illustrator rep’d by Fairbank Literary and open to new projects!

✨See more of my work online at www.katiemazeika.com

#blackandwhite #back2school #schoollife

Happy Book Birthday Mirka!!!

Picture Book Biographies: Teaching Tools Full of Possibility By Lisa Rogers

Our Sept. newsletter, article by @lisaljrogers.bsky.social, and #giveaway is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, & more. Subscribe to receive a special download and bio book list by our KL4GM creatives! 💕📚💕

#edusky #booksky #schoollibrarians #skybrarian tinyurl.com/2yzd9orb

Thank you Meridian Magazine for including MAYBE JUST ASK ME! in your back-to-school book list!! www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
@edusky.bsky.social #edusky

It’s a #backtoschool #giveaway! One lucky #teacher or #librarian will win this wonderful collection of #picturebooks! Like, comment, or repost by 9/1/25 to win. #kidlit #edusky #librarysky #booksky #literacy #pbjam #childrensbooks

Loved talking about the power books and storytelling with Matthew !

We can't wait for WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! Out on 9/2!

I’m headed to Philly next weekend for ALA!!! I’ll be presenting with Lyn Milller-Lachmann, Molli Ehlert and Bethany Walker on Saturday, and signing copies of IS THAT THE BUS? Sunday morning, and copies of MAYBE JUST ASK ME! Monday morning. If you’re there too, come say “hi”!!!
#ALAAC25 #ALA25

I just finished The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid and can’t stop thinking about it. Grady Hendrix’s Witchcraft for Wayward Girls was also wonderful.

If you are arrested today protesting the Trump administration in Illinois, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com.

On today's One on One, we talked with @kdmaz.bsky.social‬ about her latest book "MAYBE JUST ASK ME!". 📕♥️ Read the rest to get to know Maizie and her journey to overcome challenges! 💪

[🎨 Graphics by Lorain Lopez | 📋 Outreach & ✍️ Article by Cara Broel - @thebabybookworm.bsky.social] 📚💙

#BookSky

Thank you Banks Street College for selecting IS THAT THE BUS? (written by Libby Koponen) as one of the best books of the year!!!!!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social @boardbooks.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! I’m Katie Mazeika an author/illustrator represented by Sorche Fairbank @Fairbank Literary

Makes me wonder what Elon hasn’t spilled yet

Another great book heading your way from @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @tarajhannon.bsky.social!
We can’t wait! What a fun cover!
#pbspree #graphicnovel #kidlit
#groundhogs

@penguinschoollib.bsky.social #kokila #arttwink

We're celebrating the longest-running children's literacy initiative in the country with our 2025 releases! That's right, this is #ChildrensBookWeek, sponsored by the @cbcbooks.bsky.social
What books are you and your kids reading this week?

#KidLit #PictureBooks #edusky #ChildrensBooks #Poetry

We continue to celebrate @jstremer.bsky.social and #Josee Masse's lovely book WONDERFULLY WILD - out in the world today! Congratulations to you both! #BeachLaneBooks #PB #STEM #Kidlit

Q & A with Katie Mazeika We spoke with Katie Mazeika, author-illustrator and advocate for the neurodivergent and disabled, about her first fiction picture book, 'Maybe Just Ask Me!'

Thank you @patriciaj.murphy and Publishers Weekly for the wonderful interview and opportunity to share Maybe Just Ask Me!!!
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
@ssedlib.bsky.social #edusky