Bonnie Kelso
@bonniekelso.bsky.social
Author illustrator of books for kids. Nature, humor, and cuteness are my pb & jam. Rep'd by Liz Nealon @GreatDogLit https://linktr.ee/bonniekelso
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Bonnie Kelso
@bonniekelso.bsky.social
· Oct 22
While Dexter has been home recovering from a successful bionic elbow surgery in Milan, Italy . . . he won a book award! That dog is unstoppable! #kidlit #bookawards #dexterdogouray
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We at PBSpree25 continue our November celebration of books that had birthdays this year. Here is Dexter the Stand Up Dog by Kentee Pasek & Bonnie Kelso (illo. Bonnie, too) @bonniekelso.bsky.social #librarians #teachers
November 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We at PBSpree25 continue our November celebration of books that had birthdays this year. Here is Dexter the Stand Up Dog by Kentee Pasek & Bonnie Kelso (illo. Bonnie, too) @bonniekelso.bsky.social #librarians #teachers
Learn how to draw Mayhem (the cat) with special guest Ken Lamug on today's DOODLE CHAT. We chat about mischievous cats, artistic self-confidence, and mean people who don't get our art. youtu.be/lgcVn5X3yUo
#kidlit #kidlitart
#teachers #librarians
#drawalong
#parents
#forkids
#doodlechat
#kidlit #kidlitart
#teachers #librarians
#drawalong
#parents
#forkids
#doodlechat
Doodle Chat with special guest Ken Lamug
YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator
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October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Learn how to draw Mayhem (the cat) with special guest Ken Lamug on today's DOODLE CHAT. We chat about mischievous cats, artistic self-confidence, and mean people who don't get our art. youtu.be/lgcVn5X3yUo
#kidlit #kidlitart
#teachers #librarians
#drawalong
#parents
#forkids
#doodlechat
#kidlit #kidlitart
#teachers #librarians
#drawalong
#parents
#forkids
#doodlechat
While Dexter has been home recovering from a successful bionic elbow surgery in Milan, Italy . . . he won a book award! That dog is unstoppable! #kidlit #bookawards #dexterdogouray
October 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
While Dexter has been home recovering from a successful bionic elbow surgery in Milan, Italy . . . he won a book award! That dog is unstoppable! #kidlit #bookawards #dexterdogouray
Thanks to Patricia Newman for including me in her litlinks. Such a fantastic resource for educators! #homechoolers #teachers #librarians
Children often wonder why we sleep. When you don’t understand the science behind it, sleep can seem like [an] enigma."
🆕 #LitLinks: How to decode the mysteries of sleep with sea animals
😴 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12926
@bonniekelso.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social #edusky
🆕 #LitLinks: How to decode the mysteries of sleep with sea animals
😴 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12926
@bonniekelso.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social #edusky
October 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Thanks to Patricia Newman for including me in her litlinks. Such a fantastic resource for educators! #homechoolers #teachers #librarians
Check out this great Doodle Chat episode with the talented Micah Player! #kidlit #kidlitart #doodlechat #drawalong #teachers #librarians #homeschoolers youtu.be/AqmHvpQIZjg?...
Doodle Chat with Special Guest Micah Player
YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Check out this great Doodle Chat episode with the talented Micah Player! #kidlit #kidlitart #doodlechat #drawalong #teachers #librarians #homeschoolers youtu.be/AqmHvpQIZjg?...
Doodle Chat! Learn to draw a cute dolphin! This series is for kids, but adults are always welcome. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #drawalong #drawwithme #letsdraw #doodlechat youtu.be/9Tm-0cFvsCI?...
Doodle Chat - Let's Draw A Dolphin!
YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Doodle Chat! Learn to draw a cute dolphin! This series is for kids, but adults are always welcome. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #drawalong #drawwithme #letsdraw #doodlechat youtu.be/9Tm-0cFvsCI?...
Thank you, Patricia, for including my lesson plan in your fantastic LITLINKS series for educators! #teachers #backtoschool #lessonplan #science #sleep
Children often wonder why we sleep. When you don’t understand the science behind it, sleep can seem like [an] enigma."
🆕 #LitLinks: How to decode the mysteries of sleep with sea animals
😴 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12926
@bonniekelso.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social #edusky
🆕 #LitLinks: How to decode the mysteries of sleep with sea animals
😴 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12926
@bonniekelso.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social #edusky
August 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Thank you, Patricia, for including my lesson plan in your fantastic LITLINKS series for educators! #teachers #backtoschool #lessonplan #science #sleep
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We are a few days late in celebrating National Dog Photography Day. These beautiful books are perfect fun for today and every day! Hound Won't Go, Ofrenda for Perro, Dexter: The Stand Up Dog by our talented @lisaljrogers.bsky.social @judithvaldesb.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We are a few days late in celebrating National Dog Photography Day. These beautiful books are perfect fun for today and every day! Hound Won't Go, Ofrenda for Perro, Dexter: The Stand Up Dog by our talented @lisaljrogers.bsky.social @judithvaldesb.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social
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Such a wonderful video! @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social talks with @bonniekelso.bsky.social about her book and doodles of chickens! #pbspree #pb #kidlit
#chickens
#chickens
I had a fabulous time doodling chickens with #author and #illustrator @bonniekelso.bsky.social! Catch this episode to talk books, chickens, and doodle along with us!
#kidlit #pb #doodlechat #drawalong #parent
#kidlit #pb #doodlechat #drawalong #parent
Watch the latest DOODLE CHAT show for kids on YouTube with special guest and author, Kari Ann Gonzalez! Doodle chickens and discover a super cute way to draw feathers. #kidlit #librarians #teachers #doodling #videosforkids youtu.be/13rEbhohJZ4 @liznealon.bsky.social @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Such a wonderful video! @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social talks with @bonniekelso.bsky.social about her book and doodles of chickens! #pbspree #pb #kidlit
#chickens
#chickens
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I had a fabulous time doodling chickens with #author and #illustrator @bonniekelso.bsky.social! Catch this episode to talk books, chickens, and doodle along with us!
#kidlit #pb #doodlechat #drawalong #parent
#kidlit #pb #doodlechat #drawalong #parent
Watch the latest DOODLE CHAT show for kids on YouTube with special guest and author, Kari Ann Gonzalez! Doodle chickens and discover a super cute way to draw feathers. #kidlit #librarians #teachers #doodling #videosforkids youtu.be/13rEbhohJZ4 @liznealon.bsky.social @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social
Doodle Chat with Special Guest: Kari Ann Gonzalez
YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator
youtu.be
May 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I had a fabulous time doodling chickens with #author and #illustrator @bonniekelso.bsky.social! Catch this episode to talk books, chickens, and doodle along with us!
#kidlit #pb #doodlechat #drawalong #parent
#kidlit #pb #doodlechat #drawalong #parent
Reposted by Bonnie Kelso
Check out my Spring 2025 release Gnome Road library haul! (And one coming soon)
@ttorrible.bsky.social @katieleereinert.bsky.social @attcreates.bsky.social @thesusankam.bsky.social @devikaoza.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social
@ttorrible.bsky.social @katieleereinert.bsky.social @attcreates.bsky.social @thesusankam.bsky.social @devikaoza.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social
May 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Check out my Spring 2025 release Gnome Road library haul! (And one coming soon)
@ttorrible.bsky.social @katieleereinert.bsky.social @attcreates.bsky.social @thesusankam.bsky.social @devikaoza.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social
@ttorrible.bsky.social @katieleereinert.bsky.social @attcreates.bsky.social @thesusankam.bsky.social @devikaoza.bsky.social @bonniekelso.bsky.social
Check out the newest DOODLE CHAT show featuring special guest Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social
Doodle autumn leaves with us as we chat about fun things to do with leaves, photosynthesis, and more! #kidlit #kidlitart #parents #forkids #drawalong #teachers #librarians youtu.be/mVesSPOnsjU
Doodle autumn leaves with us as we chat about fun things to do with leaves, photosynthesis, and more! #kidlit #kidlitart #parents #forkids #drawalong #teachers #librarians youtu.be/mVesSPOnsjU
Doodle Chat with Special Guest Mirka Hokkanen
YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator
youtu.be
August 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Check out the newest DOODLE CHAT show featuring special guest Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social
Doodle autumn leaves with us as we chat about fun things to do with leaves, photosynthesis, and more! #kidlit #kidlitart #parents #forkids #drawalong #teachers #librarians youtu.be/mVesSPOnsjU
Doodle autumn leaves with us as we chat about fun things to do with leaves, photosynthesis, and more! #kidlit #kidlitart #parents #forkids #drawalong #teachers #librarians youtu.be/mVesSPOnsjU
This DOODLE CHAT episode features special guest, Lydia Lukidis! Join us as we chat about and doodle groundhogs. Reach out to me if you would like to be a future guest on DOODLE CHAT. #kidlit #kidlitart #teachers #forkids #drawalong #librarians #bookstores #books #doodles youtu.be/Aw8LmJNdWb0?...
Doodle Chat with Special Guest: Lydia Lukidis
YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator
youtu.be
July 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This DOODLE CHAT episode features special guest, Lydia Lukidis! Join us as we chat about and doodle groundhogs. Reach out to me if you would like to be a future guest on DOODLE CHAT. #kidlit #kidlitart #teachers #forkids #drawalong #librarians #bookstores #books #doodles youtu.be/Aw8LmJNdWb0?...
Check out my latest DOODLE CHAT! Learn to draw the nautilus from NUDI GILL: POISON POWERHOUSE OF THE SEA. #kidlit #forkids #teachers #librarians #artteachers #kidlitart youtu.be/ZSPl8ZpEd4c?...
Doodle Chat - Draw a Nautilus!
YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator
youtu.be
July 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Check out my latest DOODLE CHAT! Learn to draw the nautilus from NUDI GILL: POISON POWERHOUSE OF THE SEA. #kidlit #forkids #teachers #librarians #artteachers #kidlitart youtu.be/ZSPl8ZpEd4c?...
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love this activity! Kids will have so much fun with this book and the free download. Congrats @bonniekelso.bsky.social !
April 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
love this activity! Kids will have so much fun with this book and the free download. Congrats @bonniekelso.bsky.social !
Watch the latest DOODLE CHAT show for kids on YouTube with special guest and author, Kari Ann Gonzalez! Doodle chickens and discover a super cute way to draw feathers. #kidlit #librarians #teachers #doodling #videosforkids youtu.be/13rEbhohJZ4 @liznealon.bsky.social @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social
Doodle Chat with Special Guest: Kari Ann Gonzalez
YouTube video by Bonnie Kelso, Artist and Author Illustrator
youtu.be
May 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Watch the latest DOODLE CHAT show for kids on YouTube with special guest and author, Kari Ann Gonzalez! Doodle chickens and discover a super cute way to draw feathers. #kidlit #librarians #teachers #doodling #videosforkids youtu.be/13rEbhohJZ4 @liznealon.bsky.social @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social
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Wishing a very happy 2nd anniversary to this fascinating great read! @bonniekelso.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Wishing a very happy 2nd anniversary to this fascinating great read! @bonniekelso.bsky.social
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happy book birthday @kdmaz.bsky.social ! @pbspree.bsky.social ⤵️
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to @pbspree.bsky.social's @kdmaz.bsky.social. Her book MAYBE JUST ASK ME is out today🎉🎉🎉!!!!
It's a "clever and heartfelt book, following a young girl who wants to bring discussion of her disability into the open."
A much needed addition to everyone's shelves!
It's a "clever and heartfelt book, following a young girl who wants to bring discussion of her disability into the open."
A much needed addition to everyone's shelves!
April 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
happy book birthday @kdmaz.bsky.social ! @pbspree.bsky.social ⤵️
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Enjoy this SMILE craft after you read SEA SMILES by our very own @bonniekelso.bsky.social. Free download at bonniekelso.com
And for the full teacher guide go to gnomeroadpublishing.com
#guides #teeth #marinelife #seasmiles #activityforkids #forteachers #freedownload
And for the full teacher guide go to gnomeroadpublishing.com
#guides #teeth #marinelife #seasmiles #activityforkids #forteachers #freedownload
April 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Enjoy this SMILE craft after you read SEA SMILES by our very own @bonniekelso.bsky.social. Free download at bonniekelso.com
And for the full teacher guide go to gnomeroadpublishing.com
#guides #teeth #marinelife #seasmiles #activityforkids #forteachers #freedownload
And for the full teacher guide go to gnomeroadpublishing.com
#guides #teeth #marinelife #seasmiles #activityforkids #forteachers #freedownload
SLEEPY SEA is out in the world! Two of my favorite things... together! In one book! SEA ANIMALS + SLEEP! @pbspree.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart #illustrators #mustread #bookbirthday #booktrailer
March 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
SLEEPY SEA is out in the world! Two of my favorite things... together! In one book! SEA ANIMALS + SLEEP! @pbspree.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart #illustrators #mustread #bookbirthday #booktrailer
Ever tried wrting a hybrid? Here are some mentor texts to help you out. #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting #illustrators #kidlitart @pbspree.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social
www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...
www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...
MOWMT: Fun Hybrid Formats by Bonnie Kelso
March 8, 2025[Note: Click on Titles to Buy Books] Fun Hybrid Formats: PB + GN, Best Friends Forever! It’s true! Picture books have mutated into graphic novels! Graphic novels have body-snatched pictur...
www.rateyourstory.org
March 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Ever tried wrting a hybrid? Here are some mentor texts to help you out. #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting #illustrators #kidlitart @pbspree.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social
www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...
www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...
Thank you, Lydia! 😍
Just wrote a 5 star review for my @pbspree.bsky.social buddy @bonniekelso.bsky.social! Check it out.
#writingcommunity #kidlit #STEM #books #amwriting #amreading
#writingcommunity #kidlit #STEM #books #amwriting #amreading
March 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Thank you, Lydia! 😍
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@bonniekelso.bsky.social will help you celebrate #NationalDentistDay with her fun book SEA SMILES #reading #animals #BookSky
March 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
@bonniekelso.bsky.social will help you celebrate #NationalDentistDay with her fun book SEA SMILES #reading #animals #BookSky
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PBParty Contest Prep Tips 2025!
🌟#PBParty Prep Zoom replay
🌟Copy of Google entry form
🌟Make your query dazzle
🌟Streamlining tips
🌟View past showcase
🌟Tips, tips, tips!
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
#PB #kidlit
🌟#PBParty Prep Zoom replay
🌟Copy of Google entry form
🌟Make your query dazzle
🌟Streamlining tips
🌟View past showcase
🌟Tips, tips, tips!
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
#PB #kidlit
PBParty Contest Prep Tips 2025 ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Tons of tips to help your PBParty contest entry gleam. 2025 PBParty Prep Zoom replay link, examples from the 2024 showcase, etc.
mindyalyseweiss.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
PBParty Contest Prep Tips 2025!
🌟#PBParty Prep Zoom replay
🌟Copy of Google entry form
🌟Make your query dazzle
🌟Streamlining tips
🌟View past showcase
🌟Tips, tips, tips!
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
#PB #kidlit
🌟#PBParty Prep Zoom replay
🌟Copy of Google entry form
🌟Make your query dazzle
🌟Streamlining tips
🌟View past showcase
🌟Tips, tips, tips!
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
#PB #kidlit
Reposted by Bonnie Kelso
WE DID IT! Thanks to your generosity we smashed our fundraising target, and we are so incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, bid, shared, and supported. You showed up for Los Angeles, and we can’t thank you enough!
The @Kidlit For Los Angeles team (Caroline, Charlotte, Tara and Jocelyn) 💖
The @Kidlit For Los Angeles team (Caroline, Charlotte, Tara and Jocelyn) 💖
January 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
WE DID IT! Thanks to your generosity we smashed our fundraising target, and we are so incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, bid, shared, and supported. You showed up for Los Angeles, and we can’t thank you enough!
The @Kidlit For Los Angeles team (Caroline, Charlotte, Tara and Jocelyn) 💖
The @Kidlit For Los Angeles team (Caroline, Charlotte, Tara and Jocelyn) 💖