Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly

I’m so excited for this webinar tonight! I hope to see you there!

Spread the word! Literary agent @writeloudly.bsky.social always gives such amazing insights in clear and concise ways. This is sure to be a super helpful presentation to kickoff the #amwriting and #amquerying year!

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.

NEW WORKSHOP: How to Succeed in the Shifting Kidlit Landscape A Top Agent Reveals What Publishers Want *Right Now*

✏️Tomorrow: Literary agent Sera Rivers on how to position yourself for success in a rapidly changing publishing landscapes. @writeloudly.bsky.social #kidlit writeforkids.lpages.co/how-to-succe...

Amazing that publishers need to put out statements like this, but that's the world we live in.

Keep going, Franklin. You're on the right side of history.

a vertical shot of a placid, cloudy day. on the left, a barren tree reaches up to the overcast sky. on the right, a boxy white food truck has parked with its little window propped open for business. you can just make out the word “pizza” in black curly lettering on the front of the truck. in the center of the photo, sitting squarely in the middle of a green bike lane, a rather large dog that resembles a golden retriever or great pyrenees is sitting patiently in profile, staring expectantly at the food truck’s window while basking in the glow of its lights.

This dog was spotted politely waiting by a pizza truck. He doesn’t have to say what he wants. They already know his order. It is pizza. 13/10 (IG: lauren.bardini)

Thank you to the #kidlit community for 35 great years! We're super excited for year 36 & beyond. 😀

Robert Louis Stevenson on The Art of Writing - Write For Kids A rare look inside the writing process of the author of Treasure Island and other beloved stories for young readers.

✏️ TODAY'S FREEBIE: Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Essays on the Art of Writing', an entertaining & enlightening work from a truly great author. Enjoy! #kidlit writeforkids.online/robert-louis...

Free Mini-Blueprint: How to Title Your Book – Write For Kids Write For Kids

✏️ It's Freebie Week at WriteForKids!

Today, grab "How to Title Your Book", our Mini-Blueprint that teaches the core concepts of what makes a great #kidlit book title.

It's a gift for you. Enjoy - and watch out for another greet freebie tomorrow...

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How to Tell if Your Story Idea is Good Enough An excerpt from the 90 workshop "How to Generate Amazing Story Ideas", presented by Steve Swinburne, author of more than 25+ books.

✏️ Author Stephen Swinburne shares his time-tested technique to determine if your #kidlit story idea is good enough to develop into a book. Simple but very, very wise! writeforkids.online/how-to-tell-...

The 3 Questions You Must Answer Before Submitting Your Manuscript An excerpt from a 2.5 hour workshop presented by Emma Dryden, freelance editor and former Publisher of Atheneum Books for Young Readers

✏️ From @drydenbks.bsky.social, the crucial considerations every #kidlit author needs to take into account before submitting a manuscript to a publisher or agent.

Instructor Spotlight: Natascha Biebow on Editing Your Picture Book to Match Current Trends - Write For Kids Kidlit editor Natascha Biebow on how children's book writers can self-edit their picture book manuscripts to assure they fit current standards.

✏️ Laura interviews award-winning author & editor Natascha Biebow on how #kidlit authors can self-edit their picture book manuscripts to assure they fit with current trends and publisher preferences.

Thank you, Children's Book Insider. Your excellent courses and monthly magazine have helped me develop my writing skills!

✏️ New to writing children's books? Mitty has some great tips for beginning #kidlit writers!

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U.S. Faces ‘Expanded and Escalated’ Book Censorship, PEN America Reports PEN America has released its annual report on the book banning crisis in K–12 public schools, naming the top five most banned titles and authors. PEN found censorship increasingly routine; Florida,…

U.S. Faces ‘Expanded and Escalated’ Book Censorship, PEN America Reports

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Publishing Pros Band Together to Root Out Censorship Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans, a new resource-sharing community affiliated with Authors Against Book Bans and geared toward industry insiders, will host its first virtual town hall on…

Publishing Pros Band Together to Root Out Censorship

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How to Tell if Your Story Idea is Good Enough An excerpt from the 90 workshop

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Revise & Self-Edit Your Work - Write For Kids Revise your own work? NOT pay someone a fortune for a critique? Do your own edits that make your story strong and ready to submit to publishers and agents? Preposterous! Turn back now! How dare…

✏️ #Kidlit writers - want to learn the *right* way to revise and edit your own work? Here you go!

✏️ New to writing children's books? Mitty has some great tips for beginning #kidlit writers!

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Don’t Judge Young Readers Who Need a Break From Tough Topics | Opinion Author Ann Braden tackles difficult subject matter in her middle grade books. But she knows the value of an escapist read and wants the children's publishing world to respect and understand the kids…

Don’t Judge Young Readers Who Need a Break From Tough Topics

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The 3 Questions You Must Answer Before Submitting Your Manuscript An excerpt from a 2.5 hour workshop presented by Emma Dryden, freelance editor and former Publisher of Atheneum Books for Young Readers

✏️ Emma Dryden, freelance editor & former Publisher of Atheneum Books for Young Readers, reveals the 3 Questions every #kidlit author must answer before sending that manuscript off to a publisher or agent. Very powerful!@drydenbks.bsky.social‬

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Instructor Spotlight: Violet Lemay on the Power of Darkness in Kidlit - Write For Kids Learn how to confidently incorporate darker, more serious themes in children’s literature, creating emotionally complex narratives that resonate deeply with readers.

✏️It's a complex world, and young readers deserve more than just puppies and rainbows. In this interview, @violetlemay.bsky.social discusses the Power of Darkness in #Kidlit writeforkids.online/instructor-s...

Instructor Spotlight: Natascha Biebow on Editing Your Picture Book to Match Current Trends - Write For Kids Kidlit editor Natascha Biebow on how children's book writers can self-edit their picture book manuscripts to assure they fit current standards.

✏️ Laura interviews award-winning author & editor Natascha Biebow on how #kidlit authors can self-edit their picture book manuscripts to assure they fit with current trends and publisher preferences.

How to Tell if Your Story Idea is Good Enough An excerpt from the 90 workshop "How to Generate Amazing Story Ideas", presented by Steve Swinburne, author of more than 25+ books.

✏️ Author Stephen Swinburne shares his time-tested technique to determine if your #kidlit story idea is good enough to develop into a book. Simple but very, very wise! writeforkids.lpages.co/swinburne-we...

NEW WORKSHOP: Mastering Point of View A full workshop + one month of followup coaching!

✏️ TONIGHT: Learn the art of choosing the correct Point of View for your story - and learn how to use POV to add impact and connection to your next #kidlit manuscript .

Includes a month of free follow-up coaching from the instructors!

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Restless Books’ Immigrant New Writing Prize Finds New Underwriter Presented annually by Restless Books, the New Immigrant Writing Prize has found a new sponsor in one of the press’s own board members. Following a loss of $25,000 in federal funding this year,…

Restless Books’ Immigrant New Writing Prize Finds New Underwriter

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NEW WORKSHOP: Mastering Point of View A full workshop + one month of followup coaching!

✏️ TOMORROW: Learn the art of choosing the correct Point of View for your story - and learn how to use POV to add impact and connection to your next #kidlit manuscript .

Includes a month of free follow-up coaching from the instructors!

✏️ NEW: Here's the perfect starting point for beginning & still-struggling #kidlit writers. No fluff, just the exact info you need to get started and succeed.

Presented by CBI Publisher Laura Backes. Get it now for $30 off the regular price!

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We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.