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Illustrator Spotlight: Daryna Rudyk A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

It's the first of the month so we have a new website banner, designed by illustrator Daryna Rudyk. Check out her banner and awesome art in our Illustrator Spotlight: kidlit411.com/2026/03/illu... #kidlitart

The Weekly 411 (2/27/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 27): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentorship, indie publishing, SCBWI SF conference, more. Thanks @ellenweinstein.bsky.social for the illo, @kbiddle.bsky.social @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social
for the giveaways!

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the board book, DISCO DAVE, by (@jodywrites4kids.bsky.social), illustrated by Yana Kodak (MaginationPress)

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book: AS YOU ARE: A HOPE FOR BLACK SONS, by @kbiddle.bsky.social, illustrated by David Wilkerson (Magination Press).

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)

The Weekly 411 (2/20/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 20): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: Fix Word Count, Writing Rhythm in PBs, Publishing Myths, more. Thanks @tammielyon.bsky.social for the illustration, @melrosenberg.bsky.social & @davidmcmullin.bsky.social for the PB & BB giveaways.

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the board book, ROCK 'N' ROLL BABY by @davidmcmullin.bsky.social, illustrated by Allison Black (Penguin Random House).

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, EMILY SAW A DOOR by @melrosenberg.bsky.social illustrated by Orit Magia (Random House Studio), out Feb. 24.

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)

The Weekly 411 (2/13/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 13): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: 1st Pages Critique w/Kat Brozozowski, 25 Marketing Tips, Website checklist, more. Thanks Cindy Chang for the illustration, @penguinkids @JoyRevBooks & Nina Snyder for the PB & YA giveaways.

How to Draw a Secret. Written by Cindy Chang. Art by Cindy Chang. Colors by Cristina Rose Chua. 2025. Allida Books, $15.99 (9780358659655).

How to say Goodbye in Cuban. Written by Daniel Miyares. Art by Daniel Miyares. 2025. Anne Schwartz Books, $21.99 (9780593568293).

I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods. Written by Anne Lambelet. Art by Anne Lambelet. 2025. Graphic Universe, $31.99 (9798765603055)

2025 Outstanding Comics Award for Children: Nonfiction www.ala.org/gncrt/awards...

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, MARDI CLAW by @ninasnyder.bsky.social, illustrated by Paola Crisante (Pendragon Press).

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the YA novel, CARNIVAL FANTÁSTICO by @angelamontoya.bsky.social (Joy Revolution).

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, YOU ARE THE LAND, written and illustrated by @stephlittlebird.bsky.social (Nancy Paulsen Books) out on Feb. 24.

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)

The Weekly 411 (2/6/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 6): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: Annual Valentiny contest, How to Promote on Tiktok, MG craft tips, more. Thanks @debbiefong.com for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Jennifer Butts for the PB giveaways.

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE BIRTHDAY SHE GAVE AWAY by Alyssa Haley, illustrated by Jennifer Butts.

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)

We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART by @cindyschrauben.bsky.social, illustrated by @schadefox.bsky.social (The Little Press Publishing)

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Illustrator Spotlight: Mark Holly A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

It's February so we have a new website banner design by Mark Holly and an Illustrator Spotlight: kidlit411.com/2026/02/illu...

Check out his art and enter to win a copy of his book, PEPPER THE PARROTFISH written by Stephanie Enser.

The Weekly 411 (1/30/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 30): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: GN class w/ @teresarobeson.com, book festivals, chapter book course, more. Thanks @ericcastleman.bsky.social for the illustration, @sylvialiu.bsky.social & Nazneen Akbari for the MG & PB giveaways.

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, HOME AWAY FROM HOME by Nazneen Akbari, illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh (@barefootbooks.bsky.social) out on Feb. 3.

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, STEALING THE SCORE by @sylvialiu.bsky.social
(Scholastic) out on Feb.3

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)

The Weekly 411 (1/23/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 23): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor program, Story Stakes, Following Up with Agents, more. Thanks to @sjwinklerart.bsky.social for the illustration, @carriefinison.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, PLENTY OF PANCAKES by @carriefinison.bsky.social, illustrated by @briannefarley.bsky.social (GP Putnam's Sons) out on Jan. 27.

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)

The Weekly 411 (1/16/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 16): www.kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: What If for PBs, 20 Writing Podcasts, PB conference, more. Thank Katrina Snyder for the illustration, @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social and @ediblewords.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, MONKEY'S SWEET SURPRISE: A LUNAR NEW YEAR MIX UP by @ediblewords.bsky.social illustrated by Bonnie Lui (Picnic Heist Publishing).

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-...

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, JUST LIKE TINA by @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social, illustrated by @maruga-koops.bsky.social (Penguin Workshop) out on Jan 27.

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)

The Weekly 411 (1/9/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 9): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social Social, Low residency MFA @lindenwoodmfa.bsky.social, Get Your Creativity Back. Thx @olgasmithart.bsky.social for the illo, @sarashacter.bsky.social Nicole Krashin for the giveaways.

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE NEED FOR GREEN by Nicole Krashin, illustrated by Aline Bruniere.

To enter to win a copy, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, GEORGIA WATSON AND THE 99 PERCENT CAMPAIGN by @sarashacter.bsky.social (@regalhouse.bsky.social)

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)

The Weekly 411 (1/2/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 2): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: 9 Tips for PBs, @inkedvoices.bsky.social
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, JUST A PIECE OF STONE by Mary Ann Hake (Elk Lake Publishing).

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, A YEAR WITHOUT HOME by @vtbidania.bsky.social
(Nancy Paulsen Books/ @penguinkids.bsky.social) out Jan. 13.

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)