Carol Gordon Ekster
@cekster.bsky.social
#kidlit #author, retired #educator, yogi, #scbwi, #12x12, #edusky #couragetocreate
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Sharing this again. It's from four years ago, and censorship continues to rear its ugly head. Thank you, Meg, for stating this so well.
November 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Sharing this again. It's from four years ago, and censorship continues to rear its ugly head. Thank you, Meg, for stating this so well.
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It’s #kidlitartpostcard day and this turkey is ready to share some pumpkin pie with you! 🥧
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I’m ready to create some silly yet sweet characters for your upcoming #picturebook projects. #kidlitart
Newly represented by Lane Clarke✨
www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I’m ready to create some silly yet sweet characters for your upcoming #picturebook projects. #kidlitart
Newly represented by Lane Clarke✨
www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day and this turkey is ready to share some pumpkin pie with you! 🥧
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I’m ready to create some silly yet sweet characters for your upcoming #picturebook projects. #kidlitart
Newly represented by Lane Clarke✨
www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I’m ready to create some silly yet sweet characters for your upcoming #picturebook projects. #kidlitart
Newly represented by Lane Clarke✨
www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com
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#kidlitartpostcard day again!
This is from a NF MG manuscript that I plan to convert to a #GraphicNovel after it was orphaned when my editor left for another publisher. #kidlit
This is from a NF MG manuscript that I plan to convert to a #GraphicNovel after it was orphaned when my editor left for another publisher. #kidlit
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#kidlitartpostcard day again!
This is from a NF MG manuscript that I plan to convert to a #GraphicNovel after it was orphaned when my editor left for another publisher. #kidlit
This is from a NF MG manuscript that I plan to convert to a #GraphicNovel after it was orphaned when my editor left for another publisher. #kidlit
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Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I’m Mike and I love creating fun, character-driven work, spooky or no.
I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social and I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work.
See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co
#kidLitArt #spooky #werewolf #spookyMG #kidLit #MG
I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social and I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work.
See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co
#kidLitArt #spooky #werewolf #spookyMG #kidLit #MG
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I’m Mike and I love creating fun, character-driven work, spooky or no.
I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social and I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work.
See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co
#kidLitArt #spooky #werewolf #spookyMG #kidLit #MG
I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social and I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work.
See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co
#kidLitArt #spooky #werewolf #spookyMG #kidLit #MG
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For those posting about #CanKidLit, pls consider including my newest solo picture book, I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS? 🙏🏽📚🇨🇦 I also feature real-life Toronto libraries in my book, including one where I worked.
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For those posting about #CanKidLit, pls consider including my newest solo picture book, I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS? 🙏🏽📚🇨🇦 I also feature real-life Toronto libraries in my book, including one where I worked.
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
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Folks, I think it's fair to say that the Persian myths on your library shelves are in serious need of an upgrade. Happily, one is here, and we're talking about it today. I talk with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb about the rather gorgeous PERSIAN MYTHOLOGY #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/11/04/g...
“… good and evil, life and death, order and chaos.” We’re Talking Persian Mythology Today with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb
Folks, I think it's fair to say that the Persian myths on your library shelves are in serious need of an upgrade. Happily, one is here, and we're talking about it today.
afuse8production.slj.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Folks, I think it's fair to say that the Persian myths on your library shelves are in serious need of an upgrade. Happily, one is here, and we're talking about it today. I talk with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb about the rather gorgeous PERSIAN MYTHOLOGY #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/11/04/g...
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Tuesday tip: if you’re planning to fast-draft a manuscript this month, be sure to do up an outline first, even if you’re normally a pantser—it’s easier to write quickly when you know exactly where you’re going! Need help outlining? Look up the Snowflake Method! #writingtips #editor #writingcommunity
November 4, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Tuesday tip: if you’re planning to fast-draft a manuscript this month, be sure to do up an outline first, even if you’re normally a pantser—it’s easier to write quickly when you know exactly where you’re going! Need help outlining? Look up the Snowflake Method! #writingtips #editor #writingcommunity
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Lena the Chicken (but Really a Dinosaur) by Linda Bailey and K-Fai Steel. This seemingly simple story encourages kids to choose their own path and not be held back by others' expectations. An instant classic. #Tundra #Netgalley 📚👍🏼#Canlit
November 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Lena the Chicken (but Really a Dinosaur) by Linda Bailey and K-Fai Steel. This seemingly simple story encourages kids to choose their own path and not be held back by others' expectations. An instant classic. #Tundra #Netgalley 📚👍🏼#Canlit
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I'm now open to queries at querytracker.net/query/Michel... !! Do not send queries to my email as they will be deleted. I'm open until 10 pm EST on November 7th, accepting all Middle Grade and Young Adult. Also accepting Adult Mystery, Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fiction and Horror.
Query Michelle Hauck at Storm Literary Agency
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November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I'm now open to queries at querytracker.net/query/Michel... !! Do not send queries to my email as they will be deleted. I'm open until 10 pm EST on November 7th, accepting all Middle Grade and Young Adult. Also accepting Adult Mystery, Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fiction and Horror.
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Congratulations to artist María J. Guarda. Her picture book, PALOMA FLIES AWAY has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration! This beautiful book leaves a forever imprint @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
November 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Congratulations to artist María J. Guarda. Her picture book, PALOMA FLIES AWAY has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration! This beautiful book leaves a forever imprint @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
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Querying writers -- Please give yourselves some grace and stop fretting about a few silly typos in your queries. We probably won't notice them, we're not going to hold them against you, and if we DO hold them against you, you don't want to work with us anyway.
November 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Querying writers -- Please give yourselves some grace and stop fretting about a few silly typos in your queries. We probably won't notice them, we're not going to hold them against you, and if we DO hold them against you, you don't want to work with us anyway.
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My Bluesky philosophy: I’m here to build community, esp with book lovers, particularly kidlit. I block liberally anyone who is being a jerk, whether to myself or others. I want an uplifting space filled with books, cute animals, and random nerdery. Anyone who doesn’t like that, feel free to block.
November 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
My Bluesky philosophy: I’m here to build community, esp with book lovers, particularly kidlit. I block liberally anyone who is being a jerk, whether to myself or others. I want an uplifting space filled with books, cute animals, and random nerdery. Anyone who doesn’t like that, feel free to block.
Great #kidlit #Interview with LIMELIGHT author @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social by @monicaacker1.bsky.social at @writersrumpus.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2025/10/28/i...
Interview with LIMELIGHT author Renée M. LaTulippe
Liesl in the Sound of Music; Beth in Little Women; Helena Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. This seemingly random string of characters are some of the roles I had the privilege to bring to li…
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November 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Great #kidlit #Interview with LIMELIGHT author @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social by @monicaacker1.bsky.social at @writersrumpus.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2025/10/28/i...
#kidlit The Newton Children’s Book Festival-
a FREE event, Nov 16th, Sunday, 11 to 3 at the New Art Center. 60+ children’s book authors & illustrators. Newtonville Books will be selling the books.Signed books make great gifts for teachers & loved ones. Learn more here: newtonchildrensbookfest.com
a FREE event, Nov 16th, Sunday, 11 to 3 at the New Art Center. 60+ children’s book authors & illustrators. Newtonville Books will be selling the books.Signed books make great gifts for teachers & loved ones. Learn more here: newtonchildrensbookfest.com
Newton Children's Book Festival 2025 – Growing Readers in the Garden City
newtonchildrensbookfest.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
#kidlit The Newton Children’s Book Festival-
a FREE event, Nov 16th, Sunday, 11 to 3 at the New Art Center. 60+ children’s book authors & illustrators. Newtonville Books will be selling the books.Signed books make great gifts for teachers & loved ones. Learn more here: newtonchildrensbookfest.com
a FREE event, Nov 16th, Sunday, 11 to 3 at the New Art Center. 60+ children’s book authors & illustrators. Newtonville Books will be selling the books.Signed books make great gifts for teachers & loved ones. Learn more here: newtonchildrensbookfest.com
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Change one letter. Ruin a candy.
I’ll go first. Death Bar.
I’ll go first. Death Bar.
October 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Change one letter. Ruin a candy.
I’ll go first. Death Bar.
I’ll go first. Death Bar.
#kidlit Interview with LIMELIGHT author Renée M. LaTulippe writersrumpus.com/2025/10/28/i...
Interview with LIMELIGHT author Renée M. LaTulippe
Liesl in the Sound of Music; Beth in Little Women; Helena Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. This seemingly random string of characters are some of the roles I had the privilege to bring to li…
writersrumpus.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#kidlit Interview with LIMELIGHT author Renée M. LaTulippe writersrumpus.com/2025/10/28/i...
Great #kidlit Interview with @ainissaramirez.bsky.social , author of SPARK ... and a #giveaway! writersrumpus.com/2025/10/21/i...
Interview with Ainissa Ramirez, author of SPARK … and a giveaway!
Spark – Jim West’s Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone is the first nonfiction picture book biography in the Black Innovators Series by MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick…
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October 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Great #kidlit Interview with @ainissaramirez.bsky.social , author of SPARK ... and a #giveaway! writersrumpus.com/2025/10/21/i...
@engagereaders.bsky.social Congrats, Lisa, on receiving an Honors distinction in the Middle Grade/YA category from Massachusetts Center for the Book.
October 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
@engagereaders.bsky.social Congrats, Lisa, on receiving an Honors distinction in the Middle Grade/YA category from Massachusetts Center for the Book.
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WOW! Huge thanks to Carol Gordon Ekster and the @writersrumpus.bsky.social an amazing interview. Love, love, LOVE this interview! So grateful to stay connected to friends met along the paths writerly journeys take. Thank you, Carol!
October 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
WOW! Huge thanks to Carol Gordon Ekster and the @writersrumpus.bsky.social an amazing interview. Love, love, LOVE this interview! So grateful to stay connected to friends met along the paths writerly journeys take. Thank you, Carol!
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It's almost @wearealsc.bsky.social Mock Sibert time.
These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list.
@epartridge.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social
@mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social
@juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky
These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list.
@epartridge.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social
@mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social
@juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky
October 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It's almost @wearealsc.bsky.social Mock Sibert time.
These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list.
@epartridge.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social
@mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social
@juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky
These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list.
@epartridge.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social
@mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social
@juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky
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It was such an honor and pleasure to be interviewed by @deborahkalb.bsky.social 💗🥰 ⬇️
Q&A with Dara Henry about her new children's board book, MAZEL TOV, BABY!
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@darahenrywrites.bsky.social
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@darahenrywrites.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
It was such an honor and pleasure to be interviewed by @deborahkalb.bsky.social 💗🥰 ⬇️
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Today we are discussing our fourth abecedarian picture book on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast and our second Gorey. This is a "cult classic" picture book, best beloved by older children who read it and felt like they were getting away with something. 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/06/f...
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey
Today we are discussing our fourth abecedarian picture book on the podcast and our second Gorey. This is a
afuse8production.slj.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Today we are discussing our fourth abecedarian picture book on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast and our second Gorey. This is a "cult classic" picture book, best beloved by older children who read it and felt like they were getting away with something. 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/06/f...
Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall @lindaemarshall.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...
Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall
Linda for KWE Carol Gordon Ekster: Linda and I first connected at Jane Yolen’s Picture book boot camp about ten years ago, but have continued to cross paths across the world of children’…
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October 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall @lindaemarshall.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...
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Wonderful @writersrumpus.bsky.social interview of children’s nonfiction author Linda Elovitz Marshall by fellow kidlit author @cekster.bsky.social 🫶 #kidlit
writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...
writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...
Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall
Linda for KWE Carol Gordon Ekster: Linda and I first connected at Jane Yolen’s Picture book boot camp about ten years ago, but have continued to cross paths across the world of children’…
writersrumpus.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Wonderful @writersrumpus.bsky.social interview of children’s nonfiction author Linda Elovitz Marshall by fellow kidlit author @cekster.bsky.social 🫶 #kidlit
writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...
writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...