Marcia Strykowski

Look who's joining the donations list! Thank you @dowphumiruk.bsky.social . #SunWriteFun2025 is happening. It's the weekend - perfect time to write your STEAM #picturebook #story - 200 words - You can do it! Join @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social

This is Quilly 🦔 and oops, he just poked the soccer team's ball. Quilly would like you to know that he has a book coming out next year and would love everyone to read it 💕

"Quilly" is written by Mary Permann, illustrated by me 😃 and published by Lawley Publishing
Coming soon in April 2026.

My illustrated book cover for THE RED DOOR, published by Bandersnatch Books. #kidlit #kidlitart

Little Boat emotions

Some emotions for my Little Boat.

#kidlit #kidlitartist #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration @makeartthatsells.bsky.social

Books have a way of capturing the heart of human experience. "By the Second Spring" immerses us in resilience and hope amidst chaos. It reminds me of the strength found in stories. 🌻 #BookSky #ReadBooks

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, M IS FOR MASON JAR by @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social, illustrated by Sally Garland (Familius) out Aug 12.

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)

Looks like a great book!

Illustrator Spotlight: Shiho Pate 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 @shihopate.bsky.social. Check out our Illustrator Spotlight and her beautiful art!

www.kidlit411.com/2025/08/illu...

They're both adorable! But the blobfish looks grumpier. 😀

Let’s help @mrsmbooks.bsky.social #CleartheList #kidlit #kidlitchat

Wow, good for you!

@kmgreenwald.bsky.social

Hi BlueSky friends! I've missed posting here in a long time.

Doing more sketching to avoid doomscrolling. How do you keep your focus? #kidlit ##kidlitart #characterart #sketchpad #sketch #filipinoartist

Look at this awesome Kids’ Reading Guide from NZ Booksellers! It’s packed full of gorgeous books. I’m so pleased to see PEKAPEKA Secret Forest Bat included 🦇 … and there’s RURU Night Hunter amongst the NZCYA finalists! #NZCYA

Smorgasbord Summer Book Fair – #Memoirs #Life D. G. Kaye, #Cancer #Survival Miriam Hurdle, #Travel Sally Jane Smith Welcome to the summer book fair where I will be sharing my personal recommendations for the books I have read which I would like to give a boost to. I will also be featuring any new books published…

Smorgasbord Summer Book Fair - #Memoirs #Life D. G. Kaye, #Cancer #Survival Miriam Hurdle, #Travel Sally Jane Smith smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/07/17/s...

Biographies and autobiographies for children and teens Biographies and autobiographies for children with titles by Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Michael Rosen, Vashti Harrison & Floella Benjamin.

Biographies and autobiographies for children featuring books by Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Michael Rosen, Vashti Harrison, Floella Benjamin, John Agard, Alastair Humphreys, Malala Yousafzai, David Long & William Grill schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/biogr... #teachertwitter #kidlit

Architecture, buildings and homes children's books Architecture books for children including titles by Charlotte Guillain, Britta Teckentrup, Moira Butterfield, Roman Belyaev and more.

Architecture, buildings and homes books for children, featuring books by Charlotte Guillain, Britta Teckentrup, Moira Butterfield, Roman Belyaev, Andrea Beaty, Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Jenny Jacoby, Paul Farrell and more. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/archi... #teachertwitter #kidlit

We are super excited to have Estelle Laure, agent & developemental editor at Folio Literary for a MG Opening Pages workshop. A great way to get marketing and editorial feedback on your opening pages. Perfect for querying writers and those planning to query soon! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

This upcoming YA/Crossover workshop with @keslupo.bsky.social is now open for non-member registration! Don't miss out on this terrific opportunity to get your opening pages critiqued, plus one-on-one live call time with Kesia. More info and registration: app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

And to you! Beautiful flowers. 🌸

The Weekly 411 (6/27/25) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (June 27): kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... Inside: Lyrical Language Lab Summer Poetry Contest, Comic/Manga Art contest, Marketing 101, more. Thanks
@susischaeferart.bsky.social for the illustration and Erika Lynne Jones and Nadia Solomon for the giveaways.

We are thrilled to be welcoming ‪@keslupo.bsky.social‬ and Miloni Vora for these upcoming workshops. This is an excellent opportunity to get tip-top feedback from an in-house editor on your opening pages! Non-member registration opens soon! app.inkedvoices.com/events?types...

Take a risk and be brave!

#amwriting #WritingCommunity #authorcommunity #writerslife #writer #writersky #booksky #authorsky #thriller #suspense

Seriously. Have you seen the great lineup of #KidlitZombieWeek 2025 prize donors?
@christiemegill.bsky.social @saraharonson.bsky.social @lauraparnum.bsky.social @alisongreenmyers.bsky.social @melissatrempe.bsky.social @ellenlramseybooks.bsky.social
...just to name a few.

I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek

I wanted to read b/c of my connection to ALS. I loved the whole story. Fractured family, mystery, adventure, loneliness, healing - this will be a huge hit with readers. Thanks @erindowning.bsky.social , @scholastic.bsky.social for sharing with #bookposse. Heading to @beth1campbell.bsky.social

Really enjoyed this novel by @donnagalanti.bsky.social , #wildtrailpress, @mediamastersbks.bsky.social. This story packs a BIG emotional punch, complete with exciting adventure and a hint of romance. Out now! On its way to #bookposse reader @hottsnewreads.bsky.social

Kidlit Zombie Week - Forms Please note: forms will open up the Friday of Kidlit Zombie Week. So excited to see your pitches and pledges!

The Pitch and Pledge forms are alive! Go to sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... to fill them out for a chance to win prizes.

Remember to take the pledge by commenting below (or your own post) with "I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek"

The time has come to pick that right hand up off the ground and wave it in the air... Have you sworn in over at #KidlitZombieWeek 2025 yet?

@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social
sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...

#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity