ablakeywrites.bsky.social
@ablakeywrites.bsky.social
kidlit author, fall admirer, fan of books and musicals, dancer, weather and space enthusiast, pro-spreadsheet, toy marketer, mom of two
#KidLit | #SCBWI | #12x12PB | #50PreciousWords Winner 2024| #STEM | #SEL
#KidLit | #SCBWI | #12x12PB | #50PreciousWords Winner 2024| #STEM | #SEL
What are you reading this summer?
June 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
What are you reading this summer?
On a roadtrip, we passed a community of houses that all looked the same. My daughter said “It could be in A Wrinkle in Time.” Proud Momma moment! #summerreading
June 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
On a roadtrip, we passed a community of houses that all looked the same. My daughter said “It could be in A Wrinkle in Time.” Proud Momma moment! #summerreading
Do your stories start as daydreams? #kidlit #daydreams
a woman in a purple shirt is laying on a bed with her legs crossed
ALT: a woman in a purple shirt is laying on a bed with her legs crossed
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June 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Do your stories start as daydreams? #kidlit #daydreams
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I am more surprised when librarians are not funny - anyway fine collection here: 20+ Times Librarians Surprised Everyone With Their Sense Of Humor https://buff.ly/2sf6dzH #ThursdayThoughts
December 1, 2024 at 10:25 AM
I am more surprised when librarians are not funny - anyway fine collection here: 20+ Times Librarians Surprised Everyone With Their Sense Of Humor https://buff.ly/2sf6dzH #ThursdayThoughts
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Looking for a kidlit critique group or hoping for one that better aligns with your interests? The Kidlit 2025 Critique Match is here: forms.gle/HsoHLUbQnMEH...
Kid Lit Critique Partner Meet-Up 2025
This is for children's writers looking to join an online critique group. Writers will be organized into groups based on common interests and receive an email the first week of May 2025 introducing the...
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April 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Looking for a kidlit critique group or hoping for one that better aligns with your interests? The Kidlit 2025 Critique Match is here: forms.gle/HsoHLUbQnMEH...
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Happy #nationallibraryweek ! Libraries are essential! This week, why not use your @5calls.org to tell your congressperson to supports IMLS (libraries & museums)? 🙏
April 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Happy #nationallibraryweek ! Libraries are essential! This week, why not use your @5calls.org to tell your congressperson to supports IMLS (libraries & museums)? 🙏
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Excited to announce our 3rd annual MGHub Off-Social-Media pitching event for all ages of kidlit: PB / CB / MG / YA Click to learn more… #mglit #kidlit #pitch
MG Hub Pitch Party 2025
MG Hub Pitch Party 2025 The Middle Grade Hub (MG Hub - (https://bsky.app/profile/middlegradehub.bsky.social) is hosting its third annual pitch party! The Pitch Party Unlike other pitch parties, this...
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March 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Boosting! Read below for how to win a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Good luck participants!
#giveaway #kidlit #amwriting #critique
#giveaway #kidlit #amwriting #critique
Here's another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!
Korena Di Roma Howley is offering a critique on fiction picture books up to 500 words or nonfiction up to 800 words.
@korena.bsky.social
Korena Di Roma Howley is offering a critique on fiction picture books up to 500 words or nonfiction up to 800 words.
@korena.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Boosting! Read below for how to win a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Good luck participants!
#giveaway #kidlit #amwriting #critique
#giveaway #kidlit #amwriting #critique
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#KidLitCritiqueDay is here! To enter to win one of the critiques
@kidlitjenny.bsky.social is hosting, go to her original post and:
like
comment
repost
You must do all three!
Below is the giveaway from yours truly.
Good luck everyone!
@kidlitjenny.bsky.social is hosting, go to her original post and:
like
comment
repost
You must do all three!
Below is the giveaway from yours truly.
Good luck everyone!
Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!
Heather Stigall is offering a critique on a fiction or informational fiction picture book. Prose or rhyme is ok (no free-verse). 850 words or under please.
To enter like, comment, and repost. Must do all three.
Good luck!
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
Heather Stigall is offering a critique on a fiction or informational fiction picture book. Prose or rhyme is ok (no free-verse). 850 words or under please.
To enter like, comment, and repost. Must do all three.
Good luck!
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#KidLitCritiqueDay is here! To enter to win one of the critiques
@kidlitjenny.bsky.social is hosting, go to her original post and:
like
comment
repost
You must do all three!
Below is the giveaway from yours truly.
Good luck everyone!
@kidlitjenny.bsky.social is hosting, go to her original post and:
like
comment
repost
You must do all three!
Below is the giveaway from yours truly.
Good luck everyone!
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Here’s another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Laura Bontje is offering a critique on a picture book that is in prose or rhyme and up to 1,000 words long.
To enter like, comment, and repost. Must do all three.
Good luck!
@LauraBontje
To enter like, comment, and repost. Must do all three.
Good luck!
@LauraBontje
March 29, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Here’s another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Laura Bontje is offering a critique on a picture book that is in prose or rhyme and up to 1,000 words long.
To enter like, comment, and repost. Must do all three.
Good luck!
@LauraBontje
To enter like, comment, and repost. Must do all three.
Good luck!
@LauraBontje
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Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!
Lisa Katzenberger is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less.
To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.
Good luck!
@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social
Lisa Katzenberger is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less.
To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.
Good luck!
@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!
Lisa Katzenberger is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less.
To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.
Good luck!
@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social
Lisa Katzenberger is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less.
To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.
Good luck!
@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social
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This is a pinnable post for the #KidLitMegaFeed, a collab (multiple curated #KidLit lists). Admins: @boringstorybook.com @charlenedraws.bsky.social @debbieohi.com. READ THIS re: how to be added, how to post.
Pls:
📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy
🔁Repost to share
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Pls:
📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy
🔁Repost to share
bsky.app/profile/debb...
January 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This is a pinnable post for the #KidLitMegaFeed, a collab (multiple curated #KidLit lists). Admins: @boringstorybook.com @charlenedraws.bsky.social @debbieohi.com. READ THIS re: how to be added, how to post.
Pls:
📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy
🔁Repost to share
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Pls:
📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy
🔁Repost to share
bsky.app/profile/debb...
I know I’m late to the party here, but does anyone else get upset at the prince’s treatment of library books in the Wicked film? I mean, does he have to stomp on them???
a library with a sign on the wall that says " no smoking "
ALT: a library with a sign on the wall that says " no smoking "
media.tenor.com
March 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I know I’m late to the party here, but does anyone else get upset at the prince’s treatment of library books in the Wicked film? I mean, does he have to stomp on them???
It seems to be the time of year for some great writing contests. Did you enter any?
March 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It seems to be the time of year for some great writing contests. Did you enter any?
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TOPIC: Let's talk process. Do you start at the beginning of ideas and power through? Do you just work on whatever hits your mind? Are you a plotter or a pantser? Spill the beans (and give tips) here at #kidlitchat
February 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
TOPIC: Let's talk process. Do you start at the beginning of ideas and power through? Do you just work on whatever hits your mind? Are you a plotter or a pantser? Spill the beans (and give tips) here at #kidlitchat
In my former role, I marketed and played many board games. I still love a good game! Describe your WIP in emojis, and we can try to guess. No hints! Mine is...
👦🏽🚲🚌
#kidlit
👦🏽🚲🚌
#kidlit
February 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
In my former role, I marketed and played many board games. I still love a good game! Describe your WIP in emojis, and we can try to guess. No hints! Mine is...
👦🏽🚲🚌
#kidlit
👦🏽🚲🚌
#kidlit
Any ideas on how to keep myself busy during the #PBParty waiting period? I truly appreciate the judges. Over 1,000 entries to get through in about a month!
February 7, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Any ideas on how to keep myself busy during the #PBParty waiting period? I truly appreciate the judges. Over 1,000 entries to get through in about a month!
Going back and watching some writing classes from the past. I'm hoping that it positions me well for the new year. I am always inspired by these brilliant author teachers. #kidlit
December 27, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Going back and watching some writing classes from the past. I'm hoping that it positions me well for the new year. I am always inspired by these brilliant author teachers. #kidlit
The Nutcracker never disappoints but this year’s Clara and Prince were truly special. I took my daughter once years ago and she declared it a tradition. So…
December 24, 2024 at 11:47 PM
The Nutcracker never disappoints but this year’s Clara and Prince were truly special. I took my daughter once years ago and she declared it a tradition. So…
My Japanese maple ate the sunset. 🌅
December 4, 2024 at 8:59 PM
My Japanese maple ate the sunset. 🌅