Bonnie Kelso

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@jstremer.bsky.social @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social @MeganClendenan
@karigonzalezwrites@bsky.social @Robertagibson.bsky.social
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Dexter cover with standing dog

We at PBSpree25 continue our November celebration of books that had birthdays this year. Here is Dexter the Stand Up Dog by Kentee Pasek & Bonnie Kelso (illo. Bonnie, too) @bonniekelso.bsky.social #librarians #teachers

YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator Doodle Chat with special guest Ken Lamug

Learn how to draw Mayhem (the cat) with special guest Ken Lamug on today's DOODLE CHAT. We chat about mischievous cats, artistic self-confidence, and mean people who don't get our art. youtu.be/lgcVn5X3yUo

#kidlit #kidlitart
#teachers #librarians
#drawalong
#parents
#forkids
#doodlechat

While Dexter has been home recovering from a successful bionic elbow surgery in Milan, Italy . . . he won a book award! That dog is unstoppable! #kidlit #bookawards #dexterdogouray

Thanks to Patricia Newman for including me in her litlinks. Such a fantastic resource for educators! #homechoolers #teachers #librarians

YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator Doodle Chat with Special Guest Micah Player

Check out this great Doodle Chat episode with the talented Micah Player! #kidlit #kidlitart #doodlechat #drawalong #teachers #librarians #homeschoolers youtu.be/AqmHvpQIZjg?...

Your cat is the cutest!

Thanks for the request! This is art for a nonfiction story I'm pitching to publishers right now.

YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator Doodle Chat - Let's Draw A Dolphin!

Doodle Chat! Learn to draw a cute dolphin! This series is for kids, but adults are always welcome. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #drawalong #drawwithme #letsdraw #doodlechat youtu.be/9Tm-0cFvsCI?...

Thank you, Patricia, for including my lesson plan in your fantastic LITLINKS series for educators! #teachers #backtoschool #lessonplan #science #sleep

We are a few days late in celebrating National Dog Photography Day. These beautiful books are perfect fun for today and every day! Hound Won't Go, Ofrenda for Perro, Dexter: The Stand Up Dog by our talented @lisaljrogers.bsky.social @judithvaldesb.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social

Such a wonderful video! @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social talks with @bonniekelso.bsky.social about her book and doodles of chickens! #pbspree #pb #kidlit
#chickens

I had a fabulous time doodling chickens with #author and #illustrator @bonniekelso.bsky.social! Catch this episode to talk books, chickens, and doodle along with us!

#kidlit #pb #doodlechat #drawalong #parent

Check out my Spring 2025 release Gnome Road library haul! (And one coming soon)
@ttorrible.bsky.social @katieleereinert.bsky.social @attcreates.bsky.social @thesusankam.bsky.social @devikaoza.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social

YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator Doodle Chat with Special Guest Mirka Hokkanen

Check out the newest DOODLE CHAT show featuring special guest Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social
Doodle autumn leaves with us as we chat about fun things to do with leaves, photosynthesis, and more! #kidlit #kidlitart #parents #forkids #drawalong #teachers #librarians youtu.be/mVesSPOnsjU

YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator Doodle Chat with Special Guest: Lydia Lukidis

This DOODLE CHAT episode features special guest, Lydia Lukidis! Join us as we chat about and doodle groundhogs. Reach out to me if you would like to be a future guest on DOODLE CHAT. #kidlit #kidlitart #teachers #forkids #drawalong #librarians #bookstores #books #doodles youtu.be/Aw8LmJNdWb0?...

YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator Doodle Chat - Draw a Nautilus!

Check out my latest DOODLE CHAT! Learn to draw the nautilus from NUDI GILL: POISON POWERHOUSE OF THE SEA. #kidlit #forkids #teachers #librarians #artteachers #kidlitart youtu.be/ZSPl8ZpEd4c?...

Me, too! Thank you, Kari. And thanks to BINGO for making a special appearance. 🐓

love this activity! Kids will have so much fun with this book and the free download. Congrats @bonniekelso.bsky.social !

YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator Doodle Chat with Special Guest: Kari Ann Gonzalez

Watch the latest DOODLE CHAT show for kids on YouTube with special guest and author, Kari Ann Gonzalez! Doodle chickens and discover a super cute way to draw feathers. #kidlit #librarians #teachers #doodling #videosforkids youtu.be/13rEbhohJZ4 @liznealon.bsky.social @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social

Wishing a very happy 2nd anniversary to this fascinating great read! @bonniekelso.bsky.social

happy book birthday @kdmaz.bsky.social ! @pbspree.bsky.social ⤵️

Enjoy this SMILE craft after you read SEA SMILES by our very own @bonniekelso.bsky.social. Free download at bonniekelso.com
And for the full teacher guide go to gnomeroadpublishing.com

#guides #teeth #marinelife #seasmiles #activityforkids #forteachers #freedownload

SLEEPY SEA is out in the world! Two of my favorite things... together! In one book! SEA ANIMALS + SLEEP! @pbspree.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart #illustrators #mustread #bookbirthday #booktrailer

MOWMT: Fun Hybrid Formats by Bonnie Kelso March 8, 2025[Note: Click on Titles to Buy Books] Fun Hybrid Formats: PB + GN, Best Friends Forever! It’s true! Picture books have mutated into graphic novels! Graphic novels have body-snatched pictur...

Ever tried wrting a hybrid? Here are some mentor texts to help you out. #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting #illustrators #kidlitart @pbspree.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social
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Thank you, Lydia! 😍

Sea Smiles by Bonnie Kelso

@bonniekelso.bsky.social will help you celebrate #NationalDentistDay with her fun book SEA SMILES #reading #animals #BookSky

PBParty Contest Prep Tips 2025 ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland Tons of tips to help your PBParty contest entry gleam. 2025 PBParty Prep Zoom replay link, examples from the 2024 showcase, etc.

PBParty Contest Prep Tips 2025!

🌟#PBParty Prep Zoom replay
🌟Copy of Google entry form
🌟Make your query dazzle
🌟Streamlining tips
🌟View past showcase
🌟Tips, tips, tips!

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#PB #kidlit

WE DID IT! Thanks to your generosity we smashed our fundraising target, and we are so incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, bid, shared, and supported. You showed up for Los Angeles, and we can’t thank you enough!

The @Kidlit For Los Angeles team (Caroline, Charlotte, Tara and Jocelyn) 💖

Let’s meet PBSpree 2025! @bonniekelso.bsky.social