Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION!
@caitdarfler.com
picture book writer. mom. geologist. environmentalist. gardener. jigsaw puzzler. #SCBWI #kidlit 🏳️🌈
Co-Assistant Regional Advisor, SCBWI NY: West/Central
PBParty2025 Finalist!
www.caitdarfler.com
Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
Co-Assistant Regional Advisor, SCBWI NY: West/Central
PBParty2025 Finalist!
www.caitdarfler.com
Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
The Search for Carmella
Chloe Savage
Gorgeous illustrations. I want anything by this creator. I love that we may never know all the ocean's secrets, but there is joy in looking. My 6yr marine-biologist wannabe asked for this over and over.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
The Search for Carmella
Chloe Savage
Gorgeous illustrations. I want anything by this creator. I love that we may never know all the ocean's secrets, but there is joy in looking. My 6yr marine-biologist wannabe asked for this over and over.
February 13, 2026 at 12:28 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
The Search for Carmella
Chloe Savage
Gorgeous illustrations. I want anything by this creator. I love that we may never know all the ocean's secrets, but there is joy in looking. My 6yr marine-biologist wannabe asked for this over and over.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
The Search for Carmella
Chloe Savage
Gorgeous illustrations. I want anything by this creator. I love that we may never know all the ocean's secrets, but there is joy in looking. My 6yr marine-biologist wannabe asked for this over and over.
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
The Cave Downwind of The Cafe
Mikey Please
(I know this is the sequel. I have the first one in my TBR pile upstairs.) I enjoyed this. Gobin, ogre and humans each with own needs and a storyline. Fun, rich illustrations.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
The Cave Downwind of The Cafe
Mikey Please
(I know this is the sequel. I have the first one in my TBR pile upstairs.) I enjoyed this. Gobin, ogre and humans each with own needs and a storyline. Fun, rich illustrations.
February 12, 2026 at 12:41 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
The Cave Downwind of The Cafe
Mikey Please
(I know this is the sequel. I have the first one in my TBR pile upstairs.) I enjoyed this. Gobin, ogre and humans each with own needs and a storyline. Fun, rich illustrations.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
The Cave Downwind of The Cafe
Mikey Please
(I know this is the sequel. I have the first one in my TBR pile upstairs.) I enjoyed this. Gobin, ogre and humans each with own needs and a storyline. Fun, rich illustrations.
Yay! Love celebrating good news of a CP!
I’m excited to announce that I’m now represented by @janinele.bsky.social at JLLA!!! Grateful to so many who have been along on my writing journey thus far, but for now I’ll start with a shoutout to #PBParty for providing the opportunity for this connection!
#KidLitMegaFeed #PictureBooks
#KidLitMegaFeed #PictureBooks
February 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Yay! Love celebrating good news of a CP!
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SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Picture Book Connect on Feb.17th
We will talk about structure in picture books including page turns and the rule of three.
REGISTER HERE:
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-we...
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
We will talk about structure in picture books including page turns and the rule of three.
REGISTER HERE:
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-we...
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
February 11, 2026 at 3:42 PM
SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Picture Book Connect on Feb.17th
We will talk about structure in picture books including page turns and the rule of three.
REGISTER HERE:
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-we...
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
We will talk about structure in picture books including page turns and the rule of three.
REGISTER HERE:
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-we...
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
My Dad is the Best
Fran Pintadera & Joan Turu
Very cute. Imagination one-ups-manship to the extreme as these dads struggle to be the "best" and the ending is beyond sweet.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
My Dad is the Best
Fran Pintadera & Joan Turu
Very cute. Imagination one-ups-manship to the extreme as these dads struggle to be the "best" and the ending is beyond sweet.
February 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
My Dad is the Best
Fran Pintadera & Joan Turu
Very cute. Imagination one-ups-manship to the extreme as these dads struggle to be the "best" and the ending is beyond sweet.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
My Dad is the Best
Fran Pintadera & Joan Turu
Very cute. Imagination one-ups-manship to the extreme as these dads struggle to be the "best" and the ending is beyond sweet.
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A Conversation with London Ladd: Bringing Depth to Your Work
"This event is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America."
REGISTER HERE:
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-we...
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
"This event is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America."
REGISTER HERE:
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-we...
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
February 11, 2026 at 4:17 AM
A Conversation with London Ladd: Bringing Depth to Your Work
"This event is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America."
REGISTER HERE:
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-we...
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
"This event is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America."
REGISTER HERE:
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-we...
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
Too beautiful. Had to share. I'm Ready for spring.
February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Too beautiful. Had to share. I'm Ready for spring.
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Snow Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead & Erin E. Stead
A story like a warm blanket. Perfect snow day book. What a lovely echo of the original - Sick Day for Amos McGee.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Snow Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead & Erin E. Stead
A story like a warm blanket. Perfect snow day book. What a lovely echo of the original - Sick Day for Amos McGee.
February 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Snow Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead & Erin E. Stead
A story like a warm blanket. Perfect snow day book. What a lovely echo of the original - Sick Day for Amos McGee.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Snow Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead & Erin E. Stead
A story like a warm blanket. Perfect snow day book. What a lovely echo of the original - Sick Day for Amos McGee.
Debut #pb from my CP. I can't wait to get my hands on this!
Here it is! The cover for my first #PB. Art by @suetodd.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Debut #pb from my CP. I can't wait to get my hands on this!
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Diggers, Dozers & Dumpers
Ole Konnecke
Got a big machine lover? They will adore this.
Boyton-esque animals using all sorts of heavy machinery for useful and ridiculous purposes. Cute!
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Diggers, Dozers & Dumpers
Ole Konnecke
Got a big machine lover? They will adore this.
Boyton-esque animals using all sorts of heavy machinery for useful and ridiculous purposes. Cute!
February 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Diggers, Dozers & Dumpers
Ole Konnecke
Got a big machine lover? They will adore this.
Boyton-esque animals using all sorts of heavy machinery for useful and ridiculous purposes. Cute!
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Diggers, Dozers & Dumpers
Ole Konnecke
Got a big machine lover? They will adore this.
Boyton-esque animals using all sorts of heavy machinery for useful and ridiculous purposes. Cute!
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Safe Crossing
Kari Percival
Kari Percival
A fantastic story interwoven with non-fiction content. Really well done. I loved the use of color and the vibrant nighttime scenes. Touching story.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Safe Crossing
Kari Percival
Kari Percival
A fantastic story interwoven with non-fiction content. Really well done. I loved the use of color and the vibrant nighttime scenes. Touching story.
February 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Safe Crossing
Kari Percival
Kari Percival
A fantastic story interwoven with non-fiction content. Really well done. I loved the use of color and the vibrant nighttime scenes. Touching story.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Safe Crossing
Kari Percival
Kari Percival
A fantastic story interwoven with non-fiction content. Really well done. I loved the use of color and the vibrant nighttime scenes. Touching story.
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
When You're a Boy
Blake Nuto
I wish this book could reach the hand of every young boy, or older ones for that matter. In a kaleidoscope of emotions & ways to act, you don't have to pick the ones that are repeated most loudly in society.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
When You're a Boy
Blake Nuto
I wish this book could reach the hand of every young boy, or older ones for that matter. In a kaleidoscope of emotions & ways to act, you don't have to pick the ones that are repeated most loudly in society.
February 7, 2026 at 12:14 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
When You're a Boy
Blake Nuto
I wish this book could reach the hand of every young boy, or older ones for that matter. In a kaleidoscope of emotions & ways to act, you don't have to pick the ones that are repeated most loudly in society.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
When You're a Boy
Blake Nuto
I wish this book could reach the hand of every young boy, or older ones for that matter. In a kaleidoscope of emotions & ways to act, you don't have to pick the ones that are repeated most loudly in society.
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Making Art
Diana Ejaita
A book about the rainbow of ways to make art, from a master artist! Find your creativity.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Making Art
Diana Ejaita
A book about the rainbow of ways to make art, from a master artist! Find your creativity.
February 6, 2026 at 12:40 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Making Art
Diana Ejaita
A book about the rainbow of ways to make art, from a master artist! Find your creativity.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Making Art
Diana Ejaita
A book about the rainbow of ways to make art, from a master artist! Find your creativity.
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Gather Grateful
Megan Litwin & Alexandra Finkeldey
Megan Litwin
My new go-to Thanksgiving book. All about community and an ode to autumn. Sweet, touching, and lyrical. I enjoyed both the animal and human gatherings.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Gather Grateful
Megan Litwin & Alexandra Finkeldey
Megan Litwin
My new go-to Thanksgiving book. All about community and an ode to autumn. Sweet, touching, and lyrical. I enjoyed both the animal and human gatherings.
February 5, 2026 at 12:33 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Gather Grateful
Megan Litwin & Alexandra Finkeldey
Megan Litwin
My new go-to Thanksgiving book. All about community and an ode to autumn. Sweet, touching, and lyrical. I enjoyed both the animal and human gatherings.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Gather Grateful
Megan Litwin & Alexandra Finkeldey
Megan Litwin
My new go-to Thanksgiving book. All about community and an ode to autumn. Sweet, touching, and lyrical. I enjoyed both the animal and human gatherings.
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Don't Eat Eustace
Lian Cho
Lian Cho
Read it for the twist ending. I loved the surprise.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Don't Eat Eustace
Lian Cho
Lian Cho
Read it for the twist ending. I loved the surprise.
February 4, 2026 at 12:08 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Don't Eat Eustace
Lian Cho
Lian Cho
Read it for the twist ending. I loved the surprise.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Don't Eat Eustace
Lian Cho
Lian Cho
Read it for the twist ending. I loved the surprise.
That might have been my voice...
“Blah,” said a voice from inside the house.
February 3, 2026 at 9:31 PM
That might have been my voice...
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Salmon Run: An Epic Journey to the Ocean and Back
Annie Chen
Annie Chen
Fantastic. Absolutely gorgeous. I loved the well done non-fiction content. The illustration was outstanding and drew me in. They were works of art.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Salmon Run: An Epic Journey to the Ocean and Back
Annie Chen
Annie Chen
Fantastic. Absolutely gorgeous. I loved the well done non-fiction content. The illustration was outstanding and drew me in. They were works of art.
February 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Salmon Run: An Epic Journey to the Ocean and Back
Annie Chen
Annie Chen
Fantastic. Absolutely gorgeous. I loved the well done non-fiction content. The illustration was outstanding and drew me in. They were works of art.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Salmon Run: An Epic Journey to the Ocean and Back
Annie Chen
Annie Chen
Fantastic. Absolutely gorgeous. I loved the well done non-fiction content. The illustration was outstanding and drew me in. They were works of art.
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Here are the picture books I read for this January’s #StoryStudy reading challenge that I started, inspired by @taralazar.bsky.social’s #StoryStorm writing challenge.
Thank you for following along, & a BIG thank you @mlapointemalchik.bsky.social for joining me in sharing wonderful PBs! 💜 #KidLit
Thank you for following along, & a BIG thank you @mlapointemalchik.bsky.social for joining me in sharing wonderful PBs! 💜 #KidLit
February 3, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Here are the picture books I read for this January’s #StoryStudy reading challenge that I started, inspired by @taralazar.bsky.social’s #StoryStorm writing challenge.
Thank you for following along, & a BIG thank you @mlapointemalchik.bsky.social for joining me in sharing wonderful PBs! 💜 #KidLit
Thank you for following along, & a BIG thank you @mlapointemalchik.bsky.social for joining me in sharing wonderful PBs! 💜 #KidLit
This is amazing! Congratulations @katievenit.bsky.social
I am so honored and humbled that the Dolly Parton Imagination Library selected my picture book FORTS to be one of the books sent to hundreds of thousands of children this year. This is the greatest professional honor I could hope for.
#picturebooks #kidlit
imaginationlibrary.com/usa/book-list/
#picturebooks #kidlit
imaginationlibrary.com/usa/book-list/
February 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM
This is amazing! Congratulations @katievenit.bsky.social
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Axolotl and Axolittle
Jess Hitchman & Sarah Rebar
I'm so glad someone did this word-play. What a wonderful sibling story. Dr. Suess-esque words were so fun to read. The frolicking rhythm and bright colors made this very engaging.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Axolotl and Axolittle
Jess Hitchman & Sarah Rebar
I'm so glad someone did this word-play. What a wonderful sibling story. Dr. Suess-esque words were so fun to read. The frolicking rhythm and bright colors made this very engaging.
February 2, 2026 at 12:52 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Axolotl and Axolittle
Jess Hitchman & Sarah Rebar
I'm so glad someone did this word-play. What a wonderful sibling story. Dr. Suess-esque words were so fun to read. The frolicking rhythm and bright colors made this very engaging.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Axolotl and Axolittle
Jess Hitchman & Sarah Rebar
I'm so glad someone did this word-play. What a wonderful sibling story. Dr. Suess-esque words were so fun to read. The frolicking rhythm and bright colors made this very engaging.
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
We Go Slow
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie & Aaron Becker
Aaron Becker
This is the bedtime read I needed. From fast to slow. Gorgeous. Lyrical. Like a deep calming breath at the end of a busy day.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
We Go Slow
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie & Aaron Becker
Aaron Becker
This is the bedtime read I needed. From fast to slow. Gorgeous. Lyrical. Like a deep calming breath at the end of a busy day.
February 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
We Go Slow
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie & Aaron Becker
Aaron Becker
This is the bedtime read I needed. From fast to slow. Gorgeous. Lyrical. Like a deep calming breath at the end of a busy day.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
We Go Slow
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie & Aaron Becker
Aaron Becker
This is the bedtime read I needed. From fast to slow. Gorgeous. Lyrical. Like a deep calming breath at the end of a busy day.
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Winter's Morning
Angélique Léone & Grégoire Solotareff
Would you look at the colors in this winter scene? I was drawn into each picture. A modern Velveteen Rabbit story. Perfect for any stuffed animal lover.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Winter's Morning
Angélique Léone & Grégoire Solotareff
Would you look at the colors in this winter scene? I was drawn into each picture. A modern Velveteen Rabbit story. Perfect for any stuffed animal lover.
January 31, 2026 at 12:52 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Winter's Morning
Angélique Léone & Grégoire Solotareff
Would you look at the colors in this winter scene? I was drawn into each picture. A modern Velveteen Rabbit story. Perfect for any stuffed animal lover.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Winter's Morning
Angélique Léone & Grégoire Solotareff
Would you look at the colors in this winter scene? I was drawn into each picture. A modern Velveteen Rabbit story. Perfect for any stuffed animal lover.
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Bear and the Three Goldilocks
Patrick Horne & Dan Yaccarino
I adore fractured fairytales. Cute and silly.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Bear and the Three Goldilocks
Patrick Horne & Dan Yaccarino
I adore fractured fairytales. Cute and silly.
January 30, 2026 at 12:51 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Bear and the Three Goldilocks
Patrick Horne & Dan Yaccarino
I adore fractured fairytales. Cute and silly.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
Bear and the Three Goldilocks
Patrick Horne & Dan Yaccarino
I adore fractured fairytales. Cute and silly.
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You're invited! Megibow Literary Agency is presenting QUERY LETTERS & PITCHES at this year's Penrose House Workshop. Beverages, a light breakfast, and lunch are included.
Visit bit.ly/Penrose2026 to learn more, register, and choose your lunch option. @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social
Visit bit.ly/Penrose2026 to learn more, register, and choose your lunch option. @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 3:36 AM
You're invited! Megibow Literary Agency is presenting QUERY LETTERS & PITCHES at this year's Penrose House Workshop. Beverages, a light breakfast, and lunch are included.
Visit bit.ly/Penrose2026 to learn more, register, and choose your lunch option. @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social
Visit bit.ly/Penrose2026 to learn more, register, and choose your lunch option. @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Song for Nolan
Rushie Ellenwood & Sally Chen
@salpalc.bsky.social
My nuerospicyness makes the sensory pieces of roller skating parties something I'd never experienced, but I still loved this story. The use of color is excellent!
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Song for Nolan
Rushie Ellenwood & Sally Chen
@salpalc.bsky.social
My nuerospicyness makes the sensory pieces of roller skating parties something I'd never experienced, but I still loved this story. The use of color is excellent!
January 29, 2026 at 12:23 PM
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Song for Nolan
Rushie Ellenwood & Sally Chen
@salpalc.bsky.social
My nuerospicyness makes the sensory pieces of roller skating parties something I'd never experienced, but I still loved this story. The use of color is excellent!
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
A Song for Nolan
Rushie Ellenwood & Sally Chen
@salpalc.bsky.social
My nuerospicyness makes the sensory pieces of roller skating parties something I'd never experienced, but I still loved this story. The use of color is excellent!