Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author

The Weekly 411 (10/31/25) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 31): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Purpose of the Second Act, Free PB webinar, School Visit Primer, more. Thanks @mirandakramos.bsky.social for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Scholastic for the giveaways.

YouTube KidZuko clips of the first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow. Both of the clips have over 400,000 views each

The first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow have nearly 500,000 views each 🤯

Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚

And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋

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Thank you @cindyschrauben.bsky.social - I had a lot of fun chatting with you yesterday about the importance of joining creative communities.

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Do you want to create books for kids? Join The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators @scbwi.bsky.social Today on Author Pep Talk I chat with @Jodi McKay the Co-Regional Advisory for @scbwi-mi.bsky.social about all things kids books and how this organization can help. Link in comments.

My #1 tip for appreciating rejection letters. What do you do? #authorpeptalk #writing #books #inspiration #kidlit #dontquit #inspiration #writeabook #author #support

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

Agreed! There are so many more aspects to target such as character similarities, tone like humor, or a unique audience.
I find Pinterest to be a valuable search location because many teachers and librarians post lists.
#kidlitchat

Yes, that one aspect makes it far more difficult. Staying on top of new releases is tough but so important

#kidlitchat I wish I had a magic tip, but I just want to say... Celebrate the fact that you are querying. The only real failure is not getting to that point.

The discussion about seeing mistakes after hitting send makes me laugh because it's so true. I make myself wait a few hours at least and read again before hitting send. Sometimes it helps to spot the errors.

So true!

Thanks for having me on the author panel today! I had a great time with @berrietr.bsky.social @cindyschrauben.bsky.social @melissatrempe.bsky.social & Brentom Jackson!
If you reg. but missed the live event, a replay is coming soon!
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I am excited to announce that my YT channel Author PepTalk will launch on October 1. My first guest is @shannonisteaching As most of you know, Shannon is a TEDx speaker, certified brain coach, and award-winning children’s book author. Please subscribe. Link in first comment.

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Email a photo or screenshot of your receipt to cindy (at) cindyschrauben (dot) com by October 20 to receive the swag pack. Please put PREORDER SWAG in the subject line.

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I'm sorry, Diane. Quebec is already covered.

Yes! What state? Which would you prefer I use?

It is just a list I make as a back to school reference for teachers and librarians

If you are a traditionally published author or illustrator from any of these states or a Canadian province and would like to be included in this annual list for #teachers and #librarians send me a message.

Thank you!!!

@kidlitchat.bsky.social What a great discussion. Lots to add to my TBR. It's so interesting to see the variety

The best!

Agreed!

Yes!