Andrea L. Mack

BUSTED arrives today! Just as the Olympics hockey competition heats up.

It's a story about young athletes dealing with the challenges of hockey’s “tough guy” culture, on and off the ice, and teammates figuring out a tough situation, together.

BUSTED Orca Anchor
@orcabook.bsky.social #CanKidLit

Me too! Great way to help evaluate your own writing, before sending to critique partners.

Illustration of dark haired kid with a black eye hanging out window of car below the title

Such an inspiring talk by @dangemeinhart.bsky.social via the Middle Grade Writers Group this evening. Now I’m excited to revise the opening of my MG. Also looking forward to reading Busted!

Guess who is now on Bluesky? #kidlit editor and author Eileen Robinson! Follow her at @eileenwrobinson.bsky.social

#Writing #WritingCommunity Don’t miss #12X12PB signups end in 2 days!
Do it now! Put yourself first! #ValentinesDay a gift that lasts all year ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼

Excited to read this when it comes out!! #kidlit #edusky

Collage of three images. Top: Judy Blume, a woman with short curly hair and blue glasses, holds a copy of Are You There God, It's Me Margaret while seated indoors; text reads “Photo: Sundance Institute.” Bottom left: close-up of a book jacket credit page showing “Jacket design by Lauren Rille” and “Jacket illustrations copyright © 2014 by Debbie Ridpath Ohi,” along with “Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Simon & Schuster • New York” and a website link. Bottom right: two women smiling for a selfie at an indoor event space.

Happy birthday, Judy Blume!

I can't yet share recent new covers I've just been working on with Lauren Rille (S&S art director) so am sharing THIS one, which we worked on yrs ago along with others: debbieohi.com/judyblume

Thanks to Lauren for her brilliant book designs!
#JudyBlume #KidLit

I'M BUSY | Kirkus Reviews Actor, comedian, and writer Black and illustrator Ohi team up once more, this time for the story of an overscheduled youngster who must make time to relax.

Thanks to Kirkus for the lovely review of I'M BUSY, new picture bk by @michaelianblack.bsky.social & me! I should point out, tho: it was art director Laurent Linn who did the "brilliant endpapers," not me.
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #KidLit

I will miss working with Laurent at S&S. cont'd

I'm looking forward to reading these!! #kidlit #CanKidLit #librarysky

12 x 12 challenge participant badge with illustration of black-haired girl holding a paint brush under the 12 x 12 logo

I’m so happy to be back in the 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge again! I love how it motivates me to write more picture book drafts. If you're interested, find out more at www.12x12challenge.com/membership. (Registration ends 2/15/26.) #12x12PB #kidlit @12x12challenge.bsky.social

Hurray! It’s almost time for the #50PreciousWords 2026 International Writing Contest.
Keep an eye on this website:
viviankirkfield.com/category/50p...
@viviankirkfield.bsky.social

Digital watercolor illustration of three bird friends in hats and scarves chatting together

Happy #KidLitArtPostCard day!

My name is Emma, I'm a Swedish picture book illustrator who loves to bring stories to life with my illustrations.

I'm also looking for representation!

www.emmawiklundillustrator.com
emmawiklundillustrator@outlook.com

#KidLit #KidLitArt #KidLitArtPostCardDay

So cute!

I taught kindergarten for many years but I do really love grade 1. It’s exciting to see kids get their start in reading.

Kudos to the person behind @andreabrownlit.bsky.social's social media. Their feed shows how they not only amplify individual clients (including illustrators) but also take the time to put together graphics like the one below, for new releases.

Also check their Starter Packs and Lists! #KidLit

Debbie Ridpath Ohi and Laurent Linn hold up a copy of a picture book called I'm Busy. Both people are smiling and wearing SCBWI conference lanyards.

Debbie Ridpath Ohi and Laurent Linn smiling as they sit behind a book signing table. An SCBWI conference sign has their name signs displayed.

Laurent Linn pretends to look baffled as he holds up a picture book called Where Are My Books? in his office, with art displayed on the walls.

Four smiling people sit around a table full of sketches. One is laughing and wearing a crown. Another is goofing around with a small Bert from Sesame Street. Art and books are on display behind them.

Such a joy to work w/ @simonkids.bsky.social art director & friend Laurent Linn on I'M BUSY, a new picture bk written by @michaelianblack.bsky.social & illus by me, launching Feb. 24 from Simon & Schuster BFYR.

Photo 1 : from #scbwiNYC26 (thanks @heidieys.bsky.social)
Photos 2-4: past events/books

Yes! Especially when we’re trying to develop future readers. So much competition for kids’ attention, books need to be fun. #kidlitchat

I did! So good! #kidlitchat

Yum #kidlitchat

Me too! I’ve already started hunting them down at my local library. #kidlitchat

That’s a great story!

The ALA Youth Media Awards Are Here: Meet the Latest Award-Winning Books for Young Readers Here are the 2026 Youth Media Award winners and honorees, highlighting the best of the best in youth literature.

Here are all of this year's Youth Media Award winners and honorees. What a great day to celebrate something, and how nice that it is youth literature.

bookriot.com/2026-youth-m...

Illustration of cute looking teddy bear in centre with cat’s face next to it, both under the title

I love stories about stuffed toys and pets, so I expected to enjoy this, but I especially liked the cat’s mission and how history was woven into this story. #kidlit #edusky #librarysky 📚👍🏻

Thank you!

It's hard to find time for everything. Luckily I can keep up with my picture book reading when reading to students.

Square collage made from rectangular hand painted papers in different sizes, values of shades of Cerulean blue and degrees of pattern. Also includes a blue crayon leaf rubbing and two line flower sketches.

A recent collage I made during Collage Breakthrough with Catherine Rains. Making art always helps me get through difficult times. "Tomorrow never comes."

River of Crows ebook by N.P. Thompson - Rakuten Kobo Read "River of Crows" by N.P. Thompson available from Rakuten Kobo. "Will effortlessly hook readers and keep them eagerly turning the pages until the very end." —Kirkus Reviews "An incredi...

Psst... River of Crows is only $1.99 on #Kobo right now! Definitely Canada and US, not sure about other countries, but worth checking if you've been waiting for a super-sale. 😊
#BookSky #AmReading 🪐📚 ⏰📚

www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...

It's so cute!

I know the feeling. was revising the same MG novel for at least 2 years. Finished (this revision) through sheer determination during the last week of December. #kidlitchat

Good for you! I love the 12 x 12 goals and the community there that cheers you on! #kidlitchat