Yashika Mody

How do animals sound across languages? Analyzing animal onomatopoeia across languages can demystify how we shape sound into meaning.

I've always been very curious about etymology and linguistics, and this is such an interesting article about how onomatopoeia used for animal sounds varies across cultures. Helpful for PB authors to think about the universality of sounds!

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Just a gentle reminder that you can attend
@scbwi.bsky.social events from other regions outside of your own 🌏 I recently attended SCBWI Southern Breezes' webinar "Put It In Writing: What Authors Need to Know about Publishing Contracts" with Christyne Morrell which was SUCH a helpful legal primer!

Registration for the virtual SCBWI 2025 Summer Conference opens TOMORROW May 13 @ 10AM PST!!

Read about the entire lineup here: www.scbwi.org/events/virtu...

#scbwisummer25 #scbwi

Inside a New Exhibit That Celebrates the Most Unappreciated Part of Children’s Books. If you’ve ever opened a children’s book and thought this should be my wallpaper, know you’re in good company. Bruce Handy, the critic/journalist/humorist and multi-genre author, h…

An ode to endpapers, celebrating their sophistication, creativity, and whimsy 🧡 They can tell us so much about the tone and theme of the picture book, and it's easily one of my favorite parts of the PB reading experience!

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The American Picture Book’s Unsung Parent: Japan (Gift Article) Missing for decades from the Anglophile version of its origin story was another great visual narrative tradition, of the East.

A fascinating read about Japan's influence on picture book craft and making, and how Japan's earliest illustrated storybooks actually predated the West's.

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/b...

Great list! Hope this continues to grow and more stories about life in South East Asia reach young readers ❤️

Living in Singapore, soy sauce is an integral part of life here! Such a cool way to pay homage to soy sauce by using it in the art. What a stunning book!

Librarians are dangerous. A public service announcement

Love this hilarious ode to librarians and the magic of libraries by Brad Montague! Thank you librarians for all the work you do 🧡

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My kinda holiday! Looking forward to celebrating #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay on April 3rd 🥳

Just had a great chat with @juliefhedlund.bsky.social as the lucky bidder on her KidLit for LA Auction AMA session! Loved talking about narrative structures for diverse stories and how to balance authenticity vs. marketability. You're a legend, Julie 🤩 and thanks for your time! 💙

TOO MUCH by Laurel Goodluck and Bridget George could be one! About a boy navigating his large and often times overwhelming family, but coming to appreciate it!

“It all comes down, I think, to this: a children’s book is not a luxury good. It is fundamental to our culture, to the grown-ups we become, to the society we build. If, as an adult, you become lost, children’s books stand waiting, with their distilled vision of that which can never be lost.” ❤️

Officially completed my first ever #Storystorm! It was such a fun way to kick off the year and get back into writing-mode after holiday-mode! Now to get cracking on some of these ideas💡! A big thank you to @taralazar.bsky.social for running this and to all the amazing blog contributors!

Registration for the @12x12challenge.bsky.social is still open at www.12x12challenge.com/! Check it out and sign up! #12x12PB

Thanks so much, Christine! Lovely to e-meet you!

Thank you so much!! 💛

Thanks so much, Justin!! The Mechanics of Humor class was so helpful - I still go back to my notes weekly! Hope you're having a great start to the year and I can't wait to read THE ZOMBEES 🥳

Yayyyyy excited to do this crazy thing together!! 🎉

What a gorgeous book this will be!

So excited to join and officially be a part of the @12x12challenge.bsky.social community! I’ve loved watching their webinars and book chats as a non-member and I’m excited to get access to even more helpful resources now as a member! 🎉

‪Yes! I have a critique group through InkedVoices and SCBWI Singapore! They’ve been so helpful and it’s so nice to start building a community ❤️‬

I love webinars that share actual picture book examples for craft or writing techniques - it helps understand the concepts better!

🍦✨ Calling all aspiring picture book authors and illustrators! Join us for our Third Annual Virtual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, January 28th from 8-9:30 PM Eastern!

Connect with the co-directors, meet past mentees, get insider tips on applying to the program + more!

Register at pbrisingstars.com

Yes! I can't wait to attend the Picture Book Creators Conference and SCBWI's Winter Virtual Conference early in the year, and then have plans to attend the SCBWI Summer Conference and Picture Book Summit (of course!) 🥳

Tea! There’s something therapeutic about making a hot cup of tea and then subsequently forgetting it’s there and drinking it lukewarm 😂

Classic Mary Poppins ☂️, though that’s closely followed by PRINCESS DIARIES 😂👑

Excited to participate in my first #storystorm! Let's do this 💡✍️🥳! #PB #kidlit @taralazar.bsky.social

We are pleased to host a #giveaway of the picture book SQUAWK OF SPANISH by @writebetween.bsky.social, illustrated by Romina Galotta @charlesbridge.bsky.social.

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2024/12/the-... (+ more ways to win)

Definitely yes!!

Agreed!! 🙌🏻