Andi Chitty
@andichitty.bsky.social
Marveling at the magical world of #kidlit and creepy crawlies! Writer and backyard adventurer.
"Bananas in the Bath" (released June '25)
Co-host of @StorytimeSprint.bsky.social
www.andichittybooks.com
Logo by @mollyippolito.bsky.social
"Bananas in the Bath" (released June '25)
Co-host of @StorytimeSprint.bsky.social
www.andichittybooks.com
Logo by @mollyippolito.bsky.social
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Andi Chitty
@andichitty.bsky.social
· Sep 6
Now I know why my book wasn't on the shelves when I stopped in to check😂❤️
Gosh, I love libraries.
#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook
Gosh, I love libraries.
#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook
I started this writing journey in 2021, but 2025 was the year I finally felt like an author. It was a year for the books (literally), and I am SO EXCITED for 2026... the year of The Waga-Laga Bugs!
I hope 2026 brings good things to you on this crazy author journey, no matter which path you choose❤️
I hope 2026 brings good things to you on this crazy author journey, no matter which path you choose❤️
December 31, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I started this writing journey in 2021, but 2025 was the year I finally felt like an author. It was a year for the books (literally), and I am SO EXCITED for 2026... the year of The Waga-Laga Bugs!
I hope 2026 brings good things to you on this crazy author journey, no matter which path you choose❤️
I hope 2026 brings good things to you on this crazy author journey, no matter which path you choose❤️
With #Storystorm on the 1st, my Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter launching on the 5th, and the kids starting school again, January is going to be a BUSY month!
I highly recommend you check out @taralazar.bsky.social blog and sign up for this year's Storystorm!
#kidlit #childrensauthors #busyjanuary
I highly recommend you check out @taralazar.bsky.social blog and sign up for this year's Storystorm!
#kidlit #childrensauthors #busyjanuary
December 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
With #Storystorm on the 1st, my Waga-Laga Bugs Kickstarter launching on the 5th, and the kids starting school again, January is going to be a BUSY month!
I highly recommend you check out @taralazar.bsky.social blog and sign up for this year's Storystorm!
#kidlit #childrensauthors #busyjanuary
I highly recommend you check out @taralazar.bsky.social blog and sign up for this year's Storystorm!
#kidlit #childrensauthors #busyjanuary
Recording this sing-along was SO much fun, and I'm so excited for little Yoto users to read and sing along to "Bananas in the Bath"!
If you have a Yoto Player, be sure to check it out in the Open Mic section🎉
Composed by: @nitashajackson
#yoto #yotoplayer #boardbook
If you have a Yoto Player, be sure to check it out in the Open Mic section🎉
Composed by: @nitashajackson
#yoto #yotoplayer #boardbook
December 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Recording this sing-along was SO much fun, and I'm so excited for little Yoto users to read and sing along to "Bananas in the Bath"!
If you have a Yoto Player, be sure to check it out in the Open Mic section🎉
Composed by: @nitashajackson
#yoto #yotoplayer #boardbook
If you have a Yoto Player, be sure to check it out in the Open Mic section🎉
Composed by: @nitashajackson
#yoto #yotoplayer #boardbook
🌟It's Happening🌟
"The Waga-Laga Bugs" will be launching on Kickstarter this month! Visit the link, and be sure to click "Notify Me On Launch" if you'd like to receive an email when the campaign begins❤️
Illustrations by Sandra Attema
#picturebook #Bugs
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
"The Waga-Laga Bugs" will be launching on Kickstarter this month! Visit the link, and be sure to click "Notify Me On Launch" if you'd like to receive an email when the campaign begins❤️
Illustrations by Sandra Attema
#picturebook #Bugs
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
December 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🌟It's Happening🌟
"The Waga-Laga Bugs" will be launching on Kickstarter this month! Visit the link, and be sure to click "Notify Me On Launch" if you'd like to receive an email when the campaign begins❤️
Illustrations by Sandra Attema
#picturebook #Bugs
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
"The Waga-Laga Bugs" will be launching on Kickstarter this month! Visit the link, and be sure to click "Notify Me On Launch" if you'd like to receive an email when the campaign begins❤️
Illustrations by Sandra Attema
#picturebook #Bugs
www.kickstarter.com/projects/120...
I went 2 weeks with no sales (or so I thought), then BAM!
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I went 2 weeks with no sales (or so I thought), then BAM!
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
-I sold out at one location,
-another wants 10 more books
-and someone ordered a book bundle from my website!
BONUS: someone let me know their kid carries their copy around AND sleeps with it
#boardbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #publishing
Reposted by Andi Chitty
Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.
November 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Nov.3-9, 2025 #2025-Wk45.
It's a Bananas in the Bath SING-ALONG! Well, a teaser at least😆 This video took a bit of time to put together, so I'm sharing a sneak-peek before I dive into the rest of the book!
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It's a Bananas in the Bath SING-ALONG! Well, a teaser at least😆 This video took a bit of time to put together, so I'm sharing a sneak-peek before I dive into the rest of the book!
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
ENJOY!!
#singalong #childrensbooks #boardbooks #toddlers #preschoolers #childrenssong
Reposted by Andi Chitty
HAPPENING TOMORROW at 8 p.m. EST. Join us to hear
@barbakoffbooks.bsky.social read MAZEL TOES! (illustrated by Annita Soble). Note: this sprint WILL BE recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@andichitty.bsky.social
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
@barbakoffbooks.bsky.social read MAZEL TOES! (illustrated by Annita Soble). Note: this sprint WILL BE recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@andichitty.bsky.social
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
HAPPENING TOMORROW at 8 p.m. EST. Join us to hear
@barbakoffbooks.bsky.social read MAZEL TOES! (illustrated by Annita Soble). Note: this sprint WILL BE recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@andichitty.bsky.social
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
@barbakoffbooks.bsky.social read MAZEL TOES! (illustrated by Annita Soble). Note: this sprint WILL BE recorded. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@andichitty.bsky.social
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
Join us on @StorytimeSprint tomorrow at 8pm as we talk with @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social about "Mazel Toes!" (art by Annita Soble) and hear Audrey read it! We'll also have a Q&A and GIVEAWAY!
Don't forget to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
#kidlit
Don't forget to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
#kidlit
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Join us on @StorytimeSprint tomorrow at 8pm as we talk with @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social about "Mazel Toes!" (art by Annita Soble) and hear Audrey read it! We'll also have a Q&A and GIVEAWAY!
Don't forget to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
#kidlit
Don't forget to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
#kidlit
I try to do 1 thing everyday for my books (nothing is too small), and today I added them to the SCBWI BookStop page! It was $25 per listing (so $50 for the 2 books). Will it be worth it? Time will tell, but as always I'll let you know :)
#publishing #scbwi #kidlit #boardbooks
#publishing #scbwi #kidlit #boardbooks
October 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I try to do 1 thing everyday for my books (nothing is too small), and today I added them to the SCBWI BookStop page! It was $25 per listing (so $50 for the 2 books). Will it be worth it? Time will tell, but as always I'll let you know :)
#publishing #scbwi #kidlit #boardbooks
#publishing #scbwi #kidlit #boardbooks
Susanna Hill's 15th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest opens on Wednesday! I don't have the bandwidth to write an entry this year, but I love this contest (and all of Susanna's contests) so I wanted to do a quick shoutout!
Check out more details here: susannahill.com/2025/10/11/i...
Check out more details here: susannahill.com/2025/10/11/i...
October 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Susanna Hill's 15th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest opens on Wednesday! I don't have the bandwidth to write an entry this year, but I love this contest (and all of Susanna's contests) so I wanted to do a quick shoutout!
Check out more details here: susannahill.com/2025/10/11/i...
Check out more details here: susannahill.com/2025/10/11/i...
"Rock-a-Bye Forever" is officially open to preorders! This has been such a labor of love, and we're so happy to release it into the world💕
*Preorders will NOT arrive until January*
(Link in bio)
#boardbook #babyshowergift #singtoyourbabies #kidlit #babies #newbabygift
*Preorders will NOT arrive until January*
(Link in bio)
#boardbook #babyshowergift #singtoyourbabies #kidlit #babies #newbabygift
October 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"Rock-a-Bye Forever" is officially open to preorders! This has been such a labor of love, and we're so happy to release it into the world💕
*Preorders will NOT arrive until January*
(Link in bio)
#boardbook #babyshowergift #singtoyourbabies #kidlit #babies #newbabygift
*Preorders will NOT arrive until January*
(Link in bio)
#boardbook #babyshowergift #singtoyourbabies #kidlit #babies #newbabygift
Just a little promise from us to you👌
This is a screenshot of the copyright page for our upcoming book, "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (TM). It's so important for kids to read my words and admire Sandra's art while *knowing* they're made by us and not AI.
#childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #Bugs
This is a screenshot of the copyright page for our upcoming book, "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (TM). It's so important for kids to read my words and admire Sandra's art while *knowing* they're made by us and not AI.
#childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #Bugs
October 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Just a little promise from us to you👌
This is a screenshot of the copyright page for our upcoming book, "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (TM). It's so important for kids to read my words and admire Sandra's art while *knowing* they're made by us and not AI.
#childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #Bugs
This is a screenshot of the copyright page for our upcoming book, "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (TM). It's so important for kids to read my words and admire Sandra's art while *knowing* they're made by us and not AI.
#childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #Bugs
Reposted by Andi Chitty
Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Oct.20-26th, 2025 #2025-Wk43.
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Oct.20-26th, 2025 #2025-Wk43.
October 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Oct.20-26th, 2025 #2025-Wk43.
Reply below with info + link to the post.
Only for books launching Oct.20-26th, 2025 #2025-Wk43.
The digital proof for "Rock-a-Bye Forever" arrived, and I am so in love I had to share it with you all🥹 I can't wait to hold this book in my hands❤️
Incredible illustrations by Naya Kirichenko 💕
#boardbooks #singtoyourbabies #lullaby #childrensbooks
Incredible illustrations by Naya Kirichenko 💕
#boardbooks #singtoyourbabies #lullaby #childrensbooks
October 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The digital proof for "Rock-a-Bye Forever" arrived, and I am so in love I had to share it with you all🥹 I can't wait to hold this book in my hands❤️
Incredible illustrations by Naya Kirichenko 💕
#boardbooks #singtoyourbabies #lullaby #childrensbooks
Incredible illustrations by Naya Kirichenko 💕
#boardbooks #singtoyourbabies #lullaby #childrensbooks
Reposted by Andi Chitty
It's SPOOKY SEASON!! And what's scarier to an author-mom than ripped books👻Sorry for the awful joke, everyone😂
#halloween #spookyseason #books #kidlit
#halloween #spookyseason #books #kidlit
October 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
It's SPOOKY SEASON!! And what's scarier to an author-mom than ripped books👻Sorry for the awful joke, everyone😂
#halloween #spookyseason #books #kidlit
#halloween #spookyseason #books #kidlit
Reposted by Andi Chitty
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
www.manuscriptwishlist.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Reposted by Andi Chitty
Got my copy! The text is fun, bouncy just like the illustrations!
@andichitty.bsky.social @alexandraelliott.bsky.social
@andichitty.bsky.social @alexandraelliott.bsky.social
What a fun cover art by our ⚡Illustrator of the Month⚡ Alexandra Elliot!
Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/alexandraell...
#childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart
Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/alexandraell...
#childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart
October 9, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Got my copy! The text is fun, bouncy just like the illustrations!
@andichitty.bsky.social @alexandraelliott.bsky.social
@andichitty.bsky.social @alexandraelliott.bsky.social
Go Alex!🥳
What a fun cover art by our ⚡Illustrator of the Month⚡ Alexandra Elliot!
Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/alexandraell...
#childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart
Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/alexandraell...
#childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart
October 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Go Alex!🥳
Reposted by Andi Chitty
Yes. This. And also, make stuff. Write poems. Paint with watercolors. Scribble stories in your notebook. Make zines, novels, sculptures, screenplays, cartoons, all of it. Make it with your hands and your own human brain. Doesn't matter if it's good or not. It's YOURS.
Chatbots and AI slop are going to ruin countless brains. Yours doesn't have to be one of them. Study history. Read poetry. Get acquainted with Bach, Shakespeare, George Eliot. In a time when people are rapidly getting dumber, we need communities devoted to the life of the mind.
October 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Yes. This. And also, make stuff. Write poems. Paint with watercolors. Scribble stories in your notebook. Make zines, novels, sculptures, screenplays, cartoons, all of it. Make it with your hands and your own human brain. Doesn't matter if it's good or not. It's YOURS.
500 felt like a lofty goal when I set it, but it gets closer and closer to becoming a reality every day! ❤️
October 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
500 felt like a lofty goal when I set it, but it gets closer and closer to becoming a reality every day! ❤️
Having accurate backmatter is a MUST for picture books, so I was ecstatic to connect with Professor Kristen E. Reiter on this journey! "The Waga-Laga Bugs" is entomologist approved!
Bugs are *fascinating*, I can't wait to share all about them!🦋🐞🐝🐛🐜
#backmatter #bugs #picturebooks #kidlit
Bugs are *fascinating*, I can't wait to share all about them!🦋🐞🐝🐛🐜
#backmatter #bugs #picturebooks #kidlit
September 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Having accurate backmatter is a MUST for picture books, so I was ecstatic to connect with Professor Kristen E. Reiter on this journey! "The Waga-Laga Bugs" is entomologist approved!
Bugs are *fascinating*, I can't wait to share all about them!🦋🐞🐝🐛🐜
#backmatter #bugs #picturebooks #kidlit
Bugs are *fascinating*, I can't wait to share all about them!🦋🐞🐝🐛🐜
#backmatter #bugs #picturebooks #kidlit
September 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Now I know why my book wasn't on the shelves when I stopped in to check😂❤️
Gosh, I love libraries.
#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook
Gosh, I love libraries.
#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook
September 6, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Now I know why my book wasn't on the shelves when I stopped in to check😂❤️
Gosh, I love libraries.
#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook
Gosh, I love libraries.
#libraries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #kidlit #librarybook