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jseymour.bsky.social
Writer, Kidlit Author, Team #Versey editor for "You May Contribute A Verse" podcast. Big publishing project underway!
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I wanted to share a few ideas that helped me immensely with writing, art, and life in general. So here are 5 (well, sort of) topics to help with creative momentum: 🧵

submitted 201 days ago • 1 comment

Hey everyone! I haven't been here in a while but getting ready to gear back up. Sharing that I am SO excited to teach this workshop at this year's #PBSummit, which also happens to be our 10th anniversary. Hope to see you there! #kidlit #writingcommunity #picturebooks

submitted 270 days ago • 1 comment

Today's episode is a special one! We dive behind the scenes with @tielmourpress.bsky.social @jseymour.bsky.social AND announce our very own @joshmonkwords.bsky.social debut PB NEIGH KID!! #kidlit #WritingCommunity jmonken.podbean.com/e/behind-the...

submitted 360 days ago • 0 comments

The Bluesky #kidlit community is growing! Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA

submitted 608 days ago • 90 comments

My niece becomes a *debut* picture book author today!!!!! Yes, I am bursting with auntly pride ❤️. MIRA AND BAKU 🇯🇵 launches today from Annick Press 🇨🇦, written by Sara Truuvert and gorgeously illustrated by Michelle Theodore. I interviewed both on my blog today: debbieohi.com/2023/09/mira... cont'd

submitted 522 days ago • 2 comments

🚨NEW VERSE SHOW EPISODE AND GIVEAWAY with the incredible @kateallenfox.bsky.social🚨 jmonken.podbean.com/e/a-few-beau... Enter to win a copy of A Few Beautiful Minutes! Follow, me, Kate, @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and @jseymour.bsky.social! Share the episode and your favorite moment from the show!

submitted 522 days ago • 7 comments

Teacher friends! Do you have HISTORY SMASHERS: CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS AND THE TAINO PEOPLE ready to share with readers this October? It's co-authored by Taino elder & scholar Dr. José Barreiro with art by @dylanmeconis.bsky.social & @falynnk.bsky.social - available now from your favorite bookstore!

submitted 547 days ago • 2 comments

Not a teacher, so boosting!

submitted 545 days ago • 0 comments

Reminder that tomorrow at 5pm is our weekly #MiddleGrade chat! We've had a lovely couple of weeks so far, so if you can pop along and join in, it'd be great to see you! #authors #writing #kidlit

submitted 546 days ago • 1 comment

DEAR UNICORN Daily Double #Giveaway #2: WEATHER TOGETHER by Jessie Sima DEAR UNICORN written by me (Josh Funk) and Charles Santoso To enter: ✅ FOLLOW ❤️ LIKE 🔃 REPOST/QUOTEPOST BONUS: 👉 REPLY & TAG A FRIEND ALSO: Enter on all other social media platforms @joshfunkbooks Winner announced on 9/24.

submitted 545 days ago • 3 comments

Debbie's lists are the unofficial "Kidlit on Bluesky" starter packs!

submitted 547 days ago • 1 comment

There...are no ads here!? There are no ads here.

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If you are an AGENT who reps kidlit/YA authors and/or illustrators, please reply? To creators: Pls do your research before querying, to make sure agent is legit & the right fit for you & your work. Also do NOT query agents directly via Bluesky (unless they ask). Be professional/courteous.

submitted 551 days ago • 16 comments

Brilliant idea!

submitted 550 days ago • 0 comments

Hello [Kidlit] world! Hoping that this platform has a bit more longevity for the kid lit fam! To new beginnings!...again!

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