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Cathy Ballou Mealey
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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · Oct 8
This "speckled beauty" lands April 2026 from Sleeping Bear. TY Billie Michael for gorgeous illustrations about the legendary Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby!

#picturebook #biography #coverreveal #flyfishing #Maine #Flyrod #Maineguide #vacationland #CorneliaCrosby
Cover of children's picturebook FLY ROD WAS FIRST: Cornelia Crosby's Adventures in Angling from Sleeping Bear Press, written by Cathy Ballou Mealey and illustrated by Billie Michael
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Check out this amazing opportunity from agent Ashlee MacCallum and #SeasonsOfKidLit!

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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 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Some new #kidlit #kidlitart art work and musings from the studio this week 👇

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Taking on Risk
5 things from the studio this week
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October 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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This "speckled beauty" lands April 2026 from Sleeping Bear. TY Billie Michael for gorgeous illustrations about the legendary Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby!

#picturebook #biography #coverreveal #flyfishing #Maine #Flyrod #Maineguide #vacationland #CorneliaCrosby
Cover of children's picturebook FLY ROD WAS FIRST: Cornelia Crosby's Adventures in Angling from Sleeping Bear Press, written by Cathy Ballou Mealey and illustrated by Billie Michael
October 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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"VERDICT A lovely look at the seasons, and an excellent choice for story time, showing the sensory experience of a child who wholly embraces every moment. -Melisa Bailey, SLJ"

#schoollibraryjournal #picturebookreview #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebooksofinstagram #anneschwartzbooks
Book cover image showing a girl with her face and arms raised to the sky, surrounded by symbols of the seasons.
October 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Trick or Treat with Mirka Hokkanen!
Hi, readers, writers, and seasons lovers of all kinds! We’re thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Mirka Hokkanen, who’s here today to share her wonderful new books - perfect for fall or any time...
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October 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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#peachtober prompt today is GINGHAM ✨

just a lil guy for your feed today!

made with acrylics, coloured pencil and a teeny bit adjusted digitally

#kidlit #kidlitart #peachtober25
A crow with a red and white gingham patterned scarf. Orange leaves sprinkled around him
October 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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A cozy family of owls having a good night sleep!
Illustration for #calmtober prompts- Owl, Lantern, Quilt

#kidlitart #kidlitartist #mixedmedia
October 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Hello again! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here’s an oldie but goodie to welcome spooky season! 🎃🐿️

My name is Rebecca and I’m a #kidlitartist from MI. I’m open for rep and would love to illustrate your picture or board books, covers, #kidlit magazines, or products 🧡

www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com
Rebecca Sinclair: Picture book Illustrator www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com Image: squirrels holding up their carved Halloween acorns
October 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard 🖍️

I'm Katiuska, a Venezuelan illustrator who would love to work on picture books and board books 🌸 I am also looking for rep.

Check out my portfolio:
www.katiuskapino.com

#KidLitArt #kidlit
Illustration of a little black girl creating a giant statue of her white dog. The girl and the dog are each standing at the top of very tall stairs. The image reads “Katiuska Pino” and “www.katiuskapino.com.”
October 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Today on the blog: Guest post with Lisa Rogers, author of Woody’s Words: Woodrow Wilson Rawls and Where the Red Fern Grows! Please stop by! @lisaljrogers.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social

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September 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Thank you @bookendswinchester.bsky.social for a fun Saturday #storytime sharing #smores and stories with readers and families! 🐻🍫🔥

Sleeping Bear Books / Make More S'mores / @ariellandyart.bsky.social
Cathy Ballou Mealey, author of Make More Smores, at a bookstore storytime
September 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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kelseybuzzell.bsky.social Kelsey Buzzell @kelseybuzzell.bsky.social · Sep 17
Crisp mornings. 🤍🤍

I know fall doesn’t “officially” start (in the N hemisphere) for another week, but as the acorns continue to tumble down our roof, I can’t help but declare it’s already here! 🤗 Getting all my sweaters and beanies out.

How are you preparing?

#fall #illustration #kidlitart
Illustration of a fox carrying acorns.
September 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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September 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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COVER REVEAL!

Coming in May and available for pre-order.
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By me and Mike Deas and @orcabook.bsky.social.
September 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Join me for *s'more* fun storytime in Winchester, MA at Book Ends Winchester on Saturday, September 20th at 11 am! We will build a make-believe campfire and have roasty-toasty-ooey-gooey fun with Roscoe and the bears 🐻

#smores #picturebook #kidlit #storytime #sharing
Cover of MAKE MORE SMORES from Sleeping Bear Press, written by Cathy Ballou Mealey and illustrated by Ariel Landy
September 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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mikepetrik.bsky.social Mike Petrik @mikepetrik.bsky.social · Sep 10
The best time of the year is here! Get out there and share some apple cider donuts with a best bud.

#illustration #kidlitart #fall #appleciderdonuts
September 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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carriefinison.bsky.social Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · Sep 8
Hooray! EVEN STEVEN: A BOOK ABOUT SHARING is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! It's a lighthearted, humorous picture book about a boy who wants everything to be perfectly even. Learn more: www.carriefinison.com/books/even-s...

Available now for preorder & will be in stores 4-14-26.
September 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Boosting! 🐯
ginaperry.bsky.social Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Sep 8
Today is my birthday! To celebrate, I am giving away 2 copies of THE KING OF BOOKS (Feiwel & Friends). To enter:
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I will announce 2 winners on Friday, September 12th!
#KidLit #EduSky #Skybrarians
Illustration of a tiger, elephant, boar, and monkey celebrating in the jungle with the word HUZZAH! above monkey. In the top corner is a cover of the picture book THE KING OF BOOKS by Gina Perry. At the bottom, text reads BIRTHDAY BOOK GIVEAWAY
September 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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September Owl Post art mail 🍂🐿️ inspired by the colours of my latest walks and encounters with oaks, brimming with acorns.
Mixed media illustration of a squirrel wearing a green cloak, holding an acorn branch staff, standing on a mossy rock.
September 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Picture Book Biographies: Teaching Tools Full of Possibility
+ #educatorresources! ✍️
+book bundle #giveaway! 🥳
from @kl4gm.bsky.social 😍
#edusky #librarians #educators #NFforkids #bios

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Picture Book Biographies: Teaching Tools Full of Possibility
By Lisa Rogers
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September 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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🐷 I’m squealing with delight cuz PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY got a great review from Kirkus!

📘 It hits the shelves this Tue, Sept 2nd!

💰It’s the 4th in the popular pun-ny money series by @kimberlywilson.bsky.social & me!

#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks
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kimberlywilson.bsky.social Kimberly Wilson @kimberlywilson.bsky.social · Aug 28
Thank you Kirkus for the fantastic review of the next book in @studiohoffmann.bsky.social and my pun-ny money series, PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY, out September 2nd with Page Street Kids ! 🐷📚

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August 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Happy #Bookbirthday to @stacysjensen.bsky.social and #victongai @holidayhouse.bsky.social! BEFORE I LIVED HERE is a book you need to read! ✨ holidayhouse.com/book/before-...
August 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Author @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social discusses her new #picturebook Finding Forgiveness (w/ @dianamayoillo.bsky.social art) sharing tips for picture book writers about rhyming + more in an interview w/ @janalyssa.bsky.social
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #fsg
#kidlit #authorsofbsky
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An Interview with Rebecca Gardyn Levington
Rebecca Gardyn Levington discusses her new picture book Finding Forgiveness and shares tips for picture book writers about rhyming and more!
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August 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Still living in summer #vacation mode? Hop over to For the Love of #KidLit with educator extraordinaire @jennifermaryg for a sample of the silly adventures in Sloth & Squirrel on Vacation! Link: bit.ly/4oFZu9W @kidscanpress.bsky.social

#picturebook #sloth #kidlit
Two images of a sloth relaxing on a unicorn pool floatie from Sloth and Squirrel on Vacation from Kids Can Press
August 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Massachusetts friends - please join me for two upcoming back-to-school story times to help get your little ones ready for the start of school! Find out more here: www.carriefinison.com/events/
August 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM