April Berry | KidLit
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB
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I have critiqued 100s of picture book manuscripts. Some of those manuscripts have gone on to land offers of representation from agents, some are out on submission, and some are even published books found on store shelves right now.
I have critiqued 100s of picture book manuscripts. Some of those manuscripts have gone on to land offers of representation from agents, some are out on submission, and some are even published books found on store shelves right now.
Ahhh! These are so fun! I'm printing a few of them to keep the kids busy during our Thanksgiving festivities. ❤️
Do you want a fun 30min activity for kids? I recently taught a sea creature drawing workshop with 5 how-to-draw printables. These 3, plus whale shark and cuttlefish. Find all of them at: www.ginaperry.com/printables #edsky #kidlit
November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Ahhh! These are so fun! I'm printing a few of them to keep the kids busy during our Thanksgiving festivities. ❤️
👀 I can't say enough good things about these two friends and their amazing critique skills. A team critique from them would be awesome! 🤩
🚨#WritingCommunity!🗣
@teachertoauthor.bsky.social (Nicole Garnett) and I are thrilled to announce the re-opening of...
PEAK TEAM CRITIQUES!! 🥳🏔🙋♀️🙋♀️
We are excited to offer TEAM critiques for #PB manuscripts! 👀👀>👀
Inquire before 11/27 🦃 to receive $20 off! 🤗
See comments for more info👇
#kidlit
@teachertoauthor.bsky.social (Nicole Garnett) and I are thrilled to announce the re-opening of...
PEAK TEAM CRITIQUES!! 🥳🏔🙋♀️🙋♀️
We are excited to offer TEAM critiques for #PB manuscripts! 👀👀>👀
Inquire before 11/27 🦃 to receive $20 off! 🤗
See comments for more info👇
#kidlit
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
👀 I can't say enough good things about these two friends and their amazing critique skills. A team critique from them would be awesome! 🤩
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November 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Call for submissions! I'm currently looking for math fiction, social studies fiction, and authors writing about disabilities. Learn more and submit here: freespiritpublishing.submittable.com/submit
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November 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Call for submissions! I'm currently looking for math fiction, social studies fiction, and authors writing about disabilities. Learn more and submit here: freespiritpublishing.submittable.com/submit
Hannah always recommends THE BEST books, including this beautiful MG novel in verse. ❤️
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Hannah always recommends THE BEST books, including this beautiful MG novel in verse. ❤️
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
Inspiration is a funny thing. You never know when it will find you. For instance, after weeks of no new ideas, I had three super fun ideas today while brushing my teeth.
Must. Start. Writing. Immediately.
Must. Start. Writing. Immediately.
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Inspiration is a funny thing. You never know when it will find you. For instance, after weeks of no new ideas, I had three super fun ideas today while brushing my teeth.
Must. Start. Writing. Immediately.
Must. Start. Writing. Immediately.
First snowfall of the season! This calls for a day filled hot cocoa and Hallmark holiday movies. ❄️ ❤️ ✨️
November 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
First snowfall of the season! This calls for a day filled hot cocoa and Hallmark holiday movies. ❄️ ❤️ ✨️
Emma the dog and I have been reading about the magic and wonder of nature this morning. ✨️
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
November 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Emma the dog and I have been reading about the magic and wonder of nature this morning. ✨️
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social is amazing, and @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social is also amazing... so you know that this episode of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social was absolute 🔥🔥🔥!
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social is amazing, and @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social is also amazing... so you know that this episode of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social was absolute 🔥🔥🔥!
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
Take a look at these spooky great books!
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Take a look at these spooky great books!
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
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Our spooky chat is happening tonight! Join me and @charlenedraws.bsky.social to talk about all things scary and mysterious during this month’s #KidLitArt chat. 9pm ET/6pm PT.
October's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Spooky Chat!
Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff!
Banner art by Rubin Pingk
Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff!
Banner art by Rubin Pingk
October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Our spooky chat is happening tonight! Join me and @charlenedraws.bsky.social to talk about all things scary and mysterious during this month’s #KidLitArt chat. 9pm ET/6pm PT.
What a great episode of the @booksmitten.bsky.social podcast! It was fascinating to learn more about Kate DiCamillo's writing processes. (Kate DiCamillo!!!!! 🤩)
October 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
What a great episode of the @booksmitten.bsky.social podcast! It was fascinating to learn more about Kate DiCamillo's writing processes. (Kate DiCamillo!!!!! 🤩)
Likewise, Lori! It was a joy working with you on this delightful story. I'm so glad you found my feedback helpful. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of this picture book's journey.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Likewise, Lori! It was a joy working with you on this delightful story. I'm so glad you found my feedback helpful. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of this picture book's journey.
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⭐️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ⭐️
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)
Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)
Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!
October 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
⭐️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ⭐️
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)
Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)
Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!
Shouting this announcement from the rooftops! 📣📣📣
Congrats to my super talented CP, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! ✨️
Congrats to my super talented CP, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! ✨️
🎉 Overjoyed to share my Publishers Weekly announcement!
I’m so grateful to have the talented Tasneem Amiruddin as our illustrator!
Shout out to my awesome agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social & the amazing editors Deidra & Alison at Free Spirit Publishing!
#kidlit
I’m so grateful to have the talented Tasneem Amiruddin as our illustrator!
Shout out to my awesome agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social & the amazing editors Deidra & Alison at Free Spirit Publishing!
#kidlit
October 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Shouting this announcement from the rooftops! 📣📣📣
Congrats to my super talented CP, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! ✨️
Congrats to my super talented CP, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! ✨️
MY FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE SERIES CONTINUES:
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the second fairytale adventure.
WE WENT TO NARNIA!!!! I know, I know. Technically, that's not a fairytale... but to this fangirl (me), it very much felt like a fairytale.
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the second fairytale adventure.
WE WENT TO NARNIA!!!! I know, I know. Technically, that's not a fairytale... but to this fangirl (me), it very much felt like a fairytale.
October 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
MY FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE SERIES CONTINUES:
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the second fairytale adventure.
WE WENT TO NARNIA!!!! I know, I know. Technically, that's not a fairytale... but to this fangirl (me), it very much felt like a fairytale.
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the second fairytale adventure.
WE WENT TO NARNIA!!!! I know, I know. Technically, that's not a fairytale... but to this fangirl (me), it very much felt like a fairytale.
Hey, #kidlit #writingcommunity friends! I'm looking for some book recommendations.
Can you recommend any recent picture books centered around procrastination?
Thank you!
Can you recommend any recent picture books centered around procrastination?
Thank you!
two men in a car with one saying " i don 't procrastinate "
ALT: two men in a car with one saying " i don 't procrastinate "
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October 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Hey, #kidlit #writingcommunity friends! I'm looking for some book recommendations.
Can you recommend any recent picture books centered around procrastination?
Thank you!
Can you recommend any recent picture books centered around procrastination?
Thank you!
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Something to remember is that here in BlueSky if you like something and want other people to see it, do not only heart it, share it! #kidlitchat
October 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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2AM WRITER'S CLUB
I woke up in the middle of the night with the perfect idea for fixing my latest picture book manuscript, and my mind would not let me get back to sleep.
And that is the story of why I'm up and writing at 2am.
I woke up in the middle of the night with the perfect idea for fixing my latest picture book manuscript, and my mind would not let me get back to sleep.
And that is the story of why I'm up and writing at 2am.
October 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM
2AM WRITER'S CLUB
I woke up in the middle of the night with the perfect idea for fixing my latest picture book manuscript, and my mind would not let me get back to sleep.
And that is the story of why I'm up and writing at 2am.
I woke up in the middle of the night with the perfect idea for fixing my latest picture book manuscript, and my mind would not let me get back to sleep.
And that is the story of why I'm up and writing at 2am.
MY FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE SERIES:
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the first fairytale adventure.
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the first fairytale adventure.
October 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
MY FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE SERIES:
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the first fairytale adventure.
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the first fairytale adventure.
In yet a new episode of failed autocorrects...
What I wrote:
always
What my phone changed it to:
ashtrays
What I wrote:
always
What my phone changed it to:
ashtrays
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
In yet a new episode of failed autocorrects...
What I wrote:
always
What my phone changed it to:
ashtrays
What I wrote:
always
What my phone changed it to:
ashtrays
Lately, the big dipper constellation has been tipped up on its side when I wake in the mornings. It reminds me of a question mark... and I can't help but to wonder what the universe is trying to ask us.
October 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Lately, the big dipper constellation has been tipped up on its side when I wake in the mornings. It reminds me of a question mark... and I can't help but to wonder what the universe is trying to ask us.
OMGoodness! I'm only 16 minutes in to this podcast episode, and it has been so fascinating and informative so far. Wow, wow, wow! Thank you, @lydialukidis.bsky.social! #kidlit #writingcommunity
October 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
OMGoodness! I'm only 16 minutes in to this podcast episode, and it has been so fascinating and informative so far. Wow, wow, wow! Thank you, @lydialukidis.bsky.social! #kidlit #writingcommunity
Yayyyy! 🎉🎉🎉
✨SEASON 3 IS COMING✨👇👇
I repeat, SEASON 3 is COMINGGG with some amazing guests!!! Schedule to be released in the coming days! For now, mark your calendars!!!! 📆#writingcommunity #YMWJPodcast
I repeat, SEASON 3 is COMINGGG with some amazing guests!!! Schedule to be released in the coming days! For now, mark your calendars!!!! 📆#writingcommunity #YMWJPodcast
October 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Yayyyy! 🎉🎉🎉
After a bit of a dry spell, I'm feeling very writery again.
This morning, I wrote a new PB draft AND a contest entry. Three cheers for new WIPs! 🎉🎉🎉
This morning, I wrote a new PB draft AND a contest entry. Three cheers for new WIPs! 🎉🎉🎉
October 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
After a bit of a dry spell, I'm feeling very writery again.
This morning, I wrote a new PB draft AND a contest entry. Three cheers for new WIPs! 🎉🎉🎉
This morning, I wrote a new PB draft AND a contest entry. Three cheers for new WIPs! 🎉🎉🎉