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Adding to my #tbr #kidlit lists!

One of our favorite books to read as a family! Thanks for sharing about the new collaboration.

Still a couple of spots left!

The book cover for THE ZOMBEES, written by Justin Colón, and illustrated by Kaly Quarles. The title is in large white hand-drawn letters in a serifed font on a black background with tiny green bees flying up and around the title lettering with a green spine. It's super cute!

Happy Book Birthday to THE ZOMBEES, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @kalyquarles.bsky.social--a picture book dream team!

Don't miss this funny, adorable picture book with a fun unexpected twist and lots of heart at a bookstore near you!

Congratulations, Justin and Kaly!

#ALAAC25 caught up with a few awesome #kidlit authors (and an illustrator).

Curious how other writers went from idea to book deal? 📚💫

Watch real #12x12PB members share their journeys in our Success Stories playlist—full of rejections, wins, and aha moments.

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This is such a fun and unique themed week. Can't wait to get started (although I am a day late).

a cemetery scene with a hulu originals logo Alt: a cemetery scene with the Warner Brothers cartoon and a hulu originals logo

Can I say I'm going to try them all?! (Because I am!) So I think the one I have to try first is to kill my darlings...after all, I might be able to resurrect them in another manuscript next year.

Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 2: REVIVING THE DEAD: Six Ways to Breathe Life into a Beloved (but Stale) Tale by Shannon Stocker(6/24/2025) #KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2!

Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...

Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.

Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

These manuscripts aren't rolling over in their graves anymore. Come back all this week for more great tools to make that #KidLit zombie un-funeral (or un-birthday party?) a reality!

Want to join in the fun? sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...

#KidlitZombieWeek 2025 #WriterSky #WriingCommunity

Pride Month Display at Book People Kids Section in Austin, TX

Museum of Ice Cream Sign in Austin, TX

Selfie at Book People bookstore in Austin, TX

Walking into First Light Book Shop in Austin, TX

Had a great time visiting #austin #atx favorites like #amysicecreams #museumoficecream #firstlightbooks & #bookpeoplekids (where I spotted a few #NVSCBWI PALs on the shelves #axieoh #ellenhopkins!)

We're 🤩🤩 to offer a BIG prize for #KidlitZombieWeek 💙🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️ We're giving a 'Pitch Packet Critique' that includes a critique of one of your query letters plus 5-7 of your additional picture book pitches! Hooray! And BRAINS!

#kidlit #picturebooks #authors #illustrators #critique #pb

#yabooks opportunity for #amwriting #writingcommunity

@NVSCBWI Let's talk about word choice in #kidlit! Come to #EastLasVegasLibrary June 1 at 3:30pm #writingcommunity. Thanks @lvccld for hosting this series! More information -https://www.scbwi.org/regions/nevada

#lasvegaswriters #picturebooks #lovebooks #lovelibraries #MiddleGradebooks #YAbooks

The Weekly 411 (5/9/25) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (May 9): www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... Inside: @scbwi.bsky.social Summer Conference, Publicity, Combatting Isolation, more. Thanks Kira Sokolovskaia for the illustration, @penguinkids.bsky.social and Bright Matter Books for the PB & MG giveaways.

Newsletter | Nevada The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

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Check it out! The lastest #NVSCBWI #WriteRiders newsletter is out!

It is a brilliant idea for a contest and something I look so forward to! Thank you again for doing this for our kidlit community 💕

Congrats to all the winners and HMs! It was humbling to read the winning entries and realize so much could come from just #50preciouswords! And a round of applause for @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and this year's dedicated judges!

Post by @literaticat What makes a story high concept? I keep seeing this word get tossed around by agents, but want to make sure I’m understanding its meaning. Is high-concept generally just something that can be explain…

Ask the Agent Question of the Day: What makes a story "High Concept" --is that the same thing as "commercial"?

My answer (with examples):
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Illustrated promotional graphic displaying a light yellow sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. At the bottom of the graphic is an illustration of five young people splayed out atop a grassy hill and reading books. The title text says, “Celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day!” followed by the date April 3rd, 2025.

Illustrated promotional graphic displaying a light yellow sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. At the bottom of the graphic is an illustration of five young people splayed out atop a grassy hill and reading books. At the top of the graphic is title text that says, “What is We Need Diverse Books Day?” followed by a brief description. The description reads as follows: “To celebrate a decade of work, WNDB is launching We Need Diverse Books Day, to be celebrated on April 3rd! This holiday is intended to highlight the importance of reading books that reflect our beautifully diverse world.”

🎉 We Need Diverse Books Day is April 3rd!

#WeNeedDiverseBooksDay was created to celebrate a decade of WNDB’s efforts to diversify the publishing industry. This holiday is intended to highlight the importance of reading books that reflect our beautifully diverse world.

Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.

We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!

We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗

mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...

Huge thanks to @heidieys.bsky.social for an incredible #12x12PB Book Chat! 📚✨

We loved the insights about JANIE WRITES A PLAY! Members: Catch the replay.

Not a member? Get the free limited-time replay: www.12x12challenge.c...

#writer #booksforkids #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity

Thanks @viviankirkfield and all the #50preciouswords judges and prize donors! There are so many fun, creative entries! Good luck to all the participants :)

Nevada Reading Week Activities with Teach for America Nevada. Visit a school; volunteer to read; donate to double literacy rates and bring a love of reading to students; learn and network at the State of Education event.

Thanks to those who already donated on my fundraising pg! We have a little friendly competition going, so if you wanna help a girl out... fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2030Readt...

Even better, my #LasVegasfriends can sign up to read to students or visit a classroom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This is a tough one. Beginnings come easier to me, but I usually end up changing them...I'd love a webinar on great beginnings! Maybe we can start a great beginnings book study group on the forum??

On sale, 34% off, on Amazon, in honor of #westernmonarchday. Learn about this amazing butterfly’s life cycle in my book #milkweedformonarchs by @beamingbooksmn. Art by Barajas. #monarch #monarchbutterfly #caterpillar #lifecycle #elementaryschool #elementaryschoolteacher #nonfiction #picturebook

How cute is this!

Find the free downloadable poster at @rakfoundation.bsky.social

Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Poster: "Make Kindness the Norm."

Happy #RandomActsOfKindnessDay!