Andrew_Fairchild
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Dad by day! Word wrangler by night!
PB/MG/CB. #Artist #QueerKidlit Mentee
[They/Them] Queer! 🌈
PB/MG/CB. #Artist #QueerKidlit Mentee
[They/Them] Queer! 🌈
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Say hello to Donna Marx, author of Good Luck, Puck! illustrated by Daniel Sulzberg! When Puck does all the work and his teammates get the credit, he decides to find a life outside the hockey rink. Despite mishaps and penalties, Puck realizes he can shine and still be a team player.
#kidlit
#kidlit
December 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Say hello to Donna Marx, author of Good Luck, Puck! illustrated by Daniel Sulzberg! When Puck does all the work and his teammates get the credit, he decides to find a life outside the hockey rink. Despite mishaps and penalties, Puck realizes he can shine and still be a team player.
#kidlit
#kidlit
Mixed medium piece, titled: Metamorphosis. My interpretation of the spiritual transition from this life into the next, yet bound by earthy things. #artadventcalendar #artist #art #writer
December 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Mixed medium piece, titled: Metamorphosis. My interpretation of the spiritual transition from this life into the next, yet bound by earthy things. #artadventcalendar #artist #art #writer
Turkey vs. Santa is such a fun holiday pick! Todd Tarpley keeps the humor snappy, and the art is fantastic. Great read-aloud for December. ❄️📖 #picturebook #holidaybooks #iamreading #author
December 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Turkey vs. Santa is such a fun holiday pick! Todd Tarpley keeps the humor snappy, and the art is fantastic. Great read-aloud for December. ❄️📖 #picturebook #holidaybooks #iamreading #author
I’m thrilled to share A Cowpoke’s Christmas! A beautiful story illustrated by the talented @laurengallegos.bsky.social. Head on over to #SeasonsofKidLit and read about her inspiration for bringing this cozy ranch Christmas to life. @annvngalls.bsky.social
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It's Season's Readings with Lauren Gallegos!
Hi readers, writers, and cowpokes of all kinds! We have a rootin’-tootin’ holiday treat for you today. We’re thrilled to welcome the talented illustrator Lauren Gallegos as she shares her festive new ...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I’m thrilled to share A Cowpoke’s Christmas! A beautiful story illustrated by the talented @laurengallegos.bsky.social. Head on over to #SeasonsofKidLit and read about her inspiration for bringing this cozy ranch Christmas to life. @annvngalls.bsky.social
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Nothing like a sweet treat to satisfy that holiday sweet tooth. Head on over to #SeasonsofKidLit and check out the sugary post by @dellarossferreri.bsky.social and her book, The Mouse Buffet - A Christmas Treat.
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DOUBLE FEATURE! It's Season's Readings with Della Ross Ferreri!
Hello readers, writers, and fellow buffet enthusiasts like us! Today we’re serving up a delicious double feature with another fabulous Sleeping Bear Press author, and this book is almost too sweet to ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Nothing like a sweet treat to satisfy that holiday sweet tooth. Head on over to #SeasonsofKidLit and check out the sugary post by @dellarossferreri.bsky.social and her book, The Mouse Buffet - A Christmas Treat.
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...
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Oy, Santa! isn’t about mixing holidays. It celebrates what makes Christmas and Hanukkah different! A story for interfaith families and anyone who loves a kid with big Hanukkah pride. Check out the #SeasonsofKidLit interview with @joyceschriebman.bsky.social
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It's Season's Readings with Joyce Schriebman!
Hi readers, writers and latke lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to celebrate wintry holidays with a book that’s a perfect read for Hanukkah. Joyce Schriebman is with us sharing her delightful book,...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Oy, Santa! isn’t about mixing holidays. It celebrates what makes Christmas and Hanukkah different! A story for interfaith families and anyone who loves a kid with big Hanukkah pride. Check out the #SeasonsofKidLit interview with @joyceschriebman.bsky.social
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Check out this wonderful interview by @robincurrie.bsky.social over at #SeasonsofKidLit! 🎄✨
She shares the inspiration behind her beautiful new book, Just Enough Room For Christmas — a story filled with warmth, joy, and the true spirit of the season. ❤️📚
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She shares the inspiration behind her beautiful new book, Just Enough Room For Christmas — a story filled with warmth, joy, and the true spirit of the season. ❤️📚
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se...
It's Season's Readings with Robin Currie!
Hi readers, writers, and holiday enthusiasts of all kinds! We’re wrapping up our Season’s Readings event with the wonderful Robin Currie and her new book - a heartfelt Christmas story perfect for read...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Check out this wonderful interview by @robincurrie.bsky.social over at #SeasonsofKidLit! 🎄✨
She shares the inspiration behind her beautiful new book, Just Enough Room For Christmas — a story filled with warmth, joy, and the true spirit of the season. ❤️📚
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se...
She shares the inspiration behind her beautiful new book, Just Enough Room For Christmas — a story filled with warmth, joy, and the true spirit of the season. ❤️📚
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se...
#Illustrators! Enter the #JollyCon logo contest!
Your design could become the official logo for our winter children’s writers conference.
Winner gets FREE Dec 17 admission + recordings.
Show your art to #kidlit creatives and boost your portfolio.
#kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #kidlitartpostcard
Your design could become the official logo for our winter children’s writers conference.
Winner gets FREE Dec 17 admission + recordings.
Show your art to #kidlit creatives and boost your portfolio.
#kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #kidlitartpostcard
December 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
#Illustrators! Enter the #JollyCon logo contest!
Your design could become the official logo for our winter children’s writers conference.
Winner gets FREE Dec 17 admission + recordings.
Show your art to #kidlit creatives and boost your portfolio.
#kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #kidlitartpostcard
Your design could become the official logo for our winter children’s writers conference.
Winner gets FREE Dec 17 admission + recordings.
Show your art to #kidlit creatives and boost your portfolio.
#kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #kidlitartpostcard
Another sweet #Seasonsofkitlit post to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth—from the amazing picture book author Sonja Anderson. @sonjaanderson.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social #picturebooks #reading #literacy
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It's Season's Readings with Sonja Anderson!
Hello readers, writers, and Dala Horse lovers of every kind! We have an especially heartwarming treat for you today. The lovely Sonja Anderson is here sharing her new book, A Christmas Wish for Little...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Another sweet #Seasonsofkitlit post to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth—from the amazing picture book author Sonja Anderson. @sonjaanderson.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social #picturebooks #reading #literacy
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Welcoming December with #SeasonsofKitlit and Season’s Readings! If you love Winter Solstice books, stop by to discover a beautiful story—and enter to win a goodie. @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social #reading #picturebooks”
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It's Season's Readings with Kate Allen Fox & Editor Naomi Krueger!
Hi readers, writers, and lovers of all things winter! December 1st has arrived, and with it comes the start of our Season’s Readings celebration - a cozy week dedicated to winter holidays, crisp weath...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Welcoming December with #SeasonsofKitlit and Season’s Readings! If you love Winter Solstice books, stop by to discover a beautiful story—and enter to win a goodie. @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social #reading #picturebooks”
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Little moments like this are what I enjoy the most. Our daughter reading to me from one of her favorite books. #literacy #booklover #familytime #family
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Little moments like this are what I enjoy the most. Our daughter reading to me from one of her favorite books. #literacy #booklover #familytime #family
Being a #Capricorn means I try to carry everything alone. But writing—and being part of a #community taught me that asking for help doesn’t make me weak. It makes me better. I don’t have to hold the whole mountain by myself. #writer #author #writing #iamwriting
November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Being a #Capricorn means I try to carry everything alone. But writing—and being part of a #community taught me that asking for help doesn’t make me weak. It makes me better. I don’t have to hold the whole mountain by myself. #writer #author #writing #iamwriting
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Artists & Art lovers!
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
#ArtAdventCalendar
In its 11th year, #artadventcalendar participants post an original piece of art from Dec 1-24. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, beading, photography. If it’s art and it beautifies th…
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November 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Artists & Art lovers!
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
What do I do I my spare time? Why, I ❤️ takings pictures of bugs and insects. Guess I missed my calling of being an entomologist! #bugs #insects #photography #hobby
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 PM
What do I do I my spare time? Why, I ❤️ takings pictures of bugs and insects. Guess I missed my calling of being an entomologist! #bugs #insects #photography #hobby
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My latest author interview, where I talk about my pet bunny, my artistic journey, and how Over and Under the Snow saved my bacon.
Join YABC for an #authorinterivew with Steph Lau about THE ABOMINABLE SNOW DANCER is at YABC!
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#kidlit #childrenslit #abominablesnowman #yeti #dance
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#kidlit #childrenslit #abominablesnowman #yeti #dance
November 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
My latest author interview, where I talk about my pet bunny, my artistic journey, and how Over and Under the Snow saved my bacon.
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Getting geared up to query, but need that extra boost? I have openings! Whether you're looking for developmental guidance or an extra eye on your query letter or synopsis, I can help get you to your next step.
www.alisonweisseditorial.com/services
Please reach out with any questions!
www.alisonweisseditorial.com/services
Please reach out with any questions!
For Authors — Alison Weiss Editorial
For Authors
www.alisonweisseditorial.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Getting geared up to query, but need that extra boost? I have openings! Whether you're looking for developmental guidance or an extra eye on your query letter or synopsis, I can help get you to your next step.
www.alisonweisseditorial.com/services
Please reach out with any questions!
www.alisonweisseditorial.com/services
Please reach out with any questions!
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Melissa Stewart talks the Five Kinds of Nonfiction, the power of hooks, and heartfelt nonfiction writing. 🎙️ Watch on youtube here or wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/6ItgKQNLzZk
#KidLit #Nonfiction #WritingTips #WritersCommunity @mstewartscience.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#KidLit #Nonfiction #WritingTips #WritersCommunity @mstewartscience.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Melissa Stewart talks the Five Kinds of Nonfiction, the power of hooks, and heartfelt nonfiction writing. 🎙️ Watch on youtube here or wherever you get your podcasts. https://youtu.be/6ItgKQNLzZk
#KidLit #Nonfiction #WritingTips #WritersCommunity @mstewartscience.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#KidLit #Nonfiction #WritingTips #WritersCommunity @mstewartscience.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
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As the spooky season is upon us, #GhostPit is coming up fast on October 30th!
See the rules below and follow @ghostpit.bsky.social for more information!
#WriteSky #WritingCommuntiy #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting #LitAgents #Writers
See the rules below and follow @ghostpit.bsky.social for more information!
#WriteSky #WritingCommuntiy #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting #LitAgents #Writers
Rules for #GhostPit
1. While this is a Halloween event, all pitches are welcome, but if your pitch is Halloween related you can use the 👻 emoji to mark it as so.
2. Absolutely NO AI allowed! AI steals from creators and is bad for the environment. AI usage can be reported to any of our hosts...
1. While this is a Halloween event, all pitches are welcome, but if your pitch is Halloween related you can use the 👻 emoji to mark it as so.
2. Absolutely NO AI allowed! AI steals from creators and is bad for the environment. AI usage can be reported to any of our hosts...
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
As the spooky season is upon us, #GhostPit is coming up fast on October 30th!
See the rules below and follow @ghostpit.bsky.social for more information!
#WriteSky #WritingCommuntiy #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting #LitAgents #Writers
See the rules below and follow @ghostpit.bsky.social for more information!
#WriteSky #WritingCommuntiy #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting #LitAgents #Writers
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New Pitch Event! #HopePit is coming up on November 9th!
See the rules below and follow @hopepit.bsky.social for more information!
Similar to #BluePit, it's open to other forms of media too!
#WriteSky #WritingCommuntiy #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting#Writers #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #TTRPG
See the rules below and follow @hopepit.bsky.social for more information!
Similar to #BluePit, it's open to other forms of media too!
#WriteSky #WritingCommuntiy #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting#Writers #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #TTRPG
Let's spin visions of hope & resilience!
🌞🌱
We hope you can JOIN US Nov 9 for #Hopepit, uplifting all types of media under the big #hopepunk & #clifi ⛱️ umbrellas.
Here on 🦋.
#solarpunk #permaculture #hopecore #hope
#WritingCommunity #GameDev #IndieDev #TTRPG #Comic
#WriteSky #Writers #MusicSky
🌞🌱
We hope you can JOIN US Nov 9 for #Hopepit, uplifting all types of media under the big #hopepunk & #clifi ⛱️ umbrellas.
Here on 🦋.
#solarpunk #permaculture #hopecore #hope
#WritingCommunity #GameDev #IndieDev #TTRPG #Comic
#WriteSky #Writers #MusicSky
October 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
New Pitch Event! #HopePit is coming up on November 9th!
See the rules below and follow @hopepit.bsky.social for more information!
Similar to #BluePit, it's open to other forms of media too!
#WriteSky #WritingCommuntiy #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting#Writers #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #TTRPG
See the rules below and follow @hopepit.bsky.social for more information!
Similar to #BluePit, it's open to other forms of media too!
#WriteSky #WritingCommuntiy #AmQuerying #AmWriting #AmAgenting#Writers #GameDev #TTRPG #Comic #TTRPG
Time to blow some dust off a manuscript that's been sitting on my shelf and dive into #ReVISIONweek
It's time to sign up for #ReVISIONweek! HOORAY! Scan the QR code or click on the link below. Lynne, Shannon, & I love coming together as a community to revise! laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/q... #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity #authors #illustrators #fridaymotivation
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Time to blow some dust off a manuscript that's been sitting on my shelf and dive into #ReVISIONweek
Put on your running shoes and dart on over to #seasonsofkidlit for an unbelievable submission opportunity. Time is running out, so head on over - NOW! #iamquerying www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside!
Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Put on your running shoes and dart on over to #seasonsofkidlit for an unbelievable submission opportunity. Time is running out, so head on over - NOW! #iamquerying www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
#Seasonsofkidlit has it all with Mark Snoad's new book, Maggie and the Mountain of Light. It has anxiety, asthma, food allergies and an apocalyptic training camp. Head on over for a chance to win his new book. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...
Double Feature: Trick or Treat with Mark Snoad!
Hi, readers, writers, and light-seekers, too! If you’re looking for an exciting, action-packed, fantastical adventure featuring an unlikely yet relatable hero… you’ve come to the right place today!We’...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
#Seasonsofkidlit has it all with Mark Snoad's new book, Maggie and the Mountain of Light. It has anxiety, asthma, food allergies and an apocalyptic training camp. Head on over for a chance to win his new book. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...
Sniff your way on over to #seasonsofkidlit for an insightful post with Anthony Barlow of Tiny Tree Books and read about Hector's Halloween. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
Trick or Treat with Tiny Tree Books!
Hi readers, writers, and book lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to have an incredible guest with us today. Anthony Barlow, Marketing Manager at Tiny Tree Books, is here to share more about the books...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Sniff your way on over to #seasonsofkidlit for an insightful post with Anthony Barlow of Tiny Tree Books and read about Hector's Halloween. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
Another delightfully sweet post from author Laura Sassi. So, head on over to #seasonsofkidlit for some inspiration and a chance to win her newest book, A Punpkin for Boo and Belle. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
Trick or Treat with Laura Sassi!
Hi readers, writers, and pumpkin-lovers, too! What’s better than having tea? Having tea with a friend, of course.We're thrilled to celebrate the season with author Laura Sassi and her beautiful new bo...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Another delightfully sweet post from author Laura Sassi. So, head on over to #seasonsofkidlit for some inspiration and a chance to win her newest book, A Punpkin for Boo and Belle. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...