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Author/illustrator #12x12 #PB #MG #engineer #STEAM #scbwi #2021PBParty Finalist. Will not engage in DMs from unknown people. www.rgspaulding.com
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A little late... Happy #earthday to all. This is an oldie but appropriate for today. #kidlit #kidlitart

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

#Kidlit #mg 👍🏽📚 My favorite line from this book. They poured themselves out--we were full because they were empty. Loved all the references to Tamil culture and food. Wonderful read @msmarianayagam.bsky.social #kidlit

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

Mademoiselle Purr is 7 years old and stuck at a Petsmart in New Jersey. Let’s get this lady home. Can you help? @jortsthecat.bsky.social @missybbbobtail.bsky.social @catsofyore.bsky.social @fishtopher.bsky.social ws.petango.com/webservices/...

submitted 34 days ago • 35 comments

Hi, I’m Laura Roettiger #Kidlit author, teacher, reader, member of PictureBookGold, SCBWI, 12x12, dog mom

submitted 44 days ago • 3 comments

Have Pinterest? Turn this setting off.

submitted 49 days ago • 34 comments

"During a special conversation hosted by ANAD Board President Dr. Maria Rago, we will talk with John about the power of sharing our stories and explore his work including Louder Than Hunger . . ." —ANAD www.zeffy.com/ticketing/st...

submitted 50 days ago • 0 comments

SOME OF US has received its first trade review, and it's a STAR from @publisherswkly.bsky.social! Full review: www.publishersweekly.com/9780316571753 In these trying times, this book is more important than ever. Preorder: www.rajanilarocca.com/picture-book... #someofus #picturebook #nonfiction

submitted 53 days ago • 4 comments

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. Packing to move. Didn’t have time for a new art. Here’s an oldie. #kidlit #kidlitart @brianlarossa.com responding to your nudge.

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

A few days late, but couldn't pass up on this rite of passage of my official unboxing of Crack Goes the Cascarón Art by @denarmen.bsky.social 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 🐓🥚 Order signed copies from @copperfieldsbooks in Novato. www.copperfieldsbooks.com/novato #KidLit #AuthorUnboxing #NewReleases

submitted 66 days ago • 0 comments

I'm looking to do something helpful (to you!) and joyful (to me!) so I am giving away a picture book critique. To enter to win, comment on this post by midnight Central tonight, 2/27. I will draw a random winner in the morning. #kidlit #picturebooks #critiques

submitted 61 days ago • 14 comments

@isabellakung.bsky.social Isabella, Thank you so much for your time reviewing my illustration pieces and for all the great tips on #kidlit portfolios and websites. @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

submitted 65 days ago • 1 comment

#kidlit friends. Let me tell you that @devpetty.bsky.social is the best. She gives such great and honest critiques to make your work shine. I'll definitely be reaching out to her for my PB which stars a dog in existential crisis. Check out her services at www.devpetty.com

submitted 65 days ago • 1 comment

@sdlflights.bsky.social Thank you for being a mentor at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #BigSur writing conference and for the words of wisdom from an editor's pov. Truly appreciate it.

submitted 65 days ago • 0 comments

@devpetty.bsky.social I bid on your critique for the LA wildfire auction but didn't win the bid but the universe sent you as my mentor at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #BIGSUR conference. I feel so lucky. Thank you 🙏🏽 for your notes on my work.

submitted 65 days ago • 2 comments

While organizing the @kidlitforla.bsky.social auction, we connected with Rohan, an amazing 13-year-old who lost his home in the fires but is working to get books to other kids who who lost everything. This thread has details on how to help. #kidlit #booksky #writers #authors #illustrators #books

submitted 70 days ago • 0 comments

Any #kidlit published authors what to chime in?

submitted 75 days ago • 0 comments

This is a great offer. Don't miss it.

submitted 77 days ago • 1 comment

Ask the Agent Question of the Day: "Is it possible for a book to be Genre-less"? Answser: No. But also, "genre" comes from the same root as "genus" and I am extra and have a snow day today, so I created a Taxonomy of Books. www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

submitted 79 days ago • 7 comments

Dear #educators and #librarians, I'm giving away some FREE #author presentations to celebrate my new #STEM new book! Register via QR code below. #writingcommunity #kidlit #education #libraries #books #science #literacy #amreading #amwriting #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments