My husband was on his morning walk around the neighborhood and got behind three middle schoolers on their way to school. They were discussing what they would do if an active shooter got into their classroom. Gen Alpha is at the mercy of older generations. Let's make it better #genx #genz #boomers

Nature break out my window. I've been taking way too many breaks. #robins

Great quote by NYT Bestselling author, Khaled Hosseini.

If you love public radio, reach out to your congressperson. protectmypublicmedia.org

Blackwell's Bookstore at Oxford University has an entire floor for children's books. It's amazing. #childrensbooks #kidlit #indiebookstores

One of the best reasons to attend a writing conference—Inspiration. Thank you, author Rajani LaRocca, for these encouraging words. Sharing with other writers.

Many paths to publication take a long time. Nancy Stewart explains how her hard work paid off. #kidlit #amwriting middlegrademojo.com/2024/11/20/w...

THE PANTS GO MARCHING one-by-one…wait, what? Pants, with a P?! Precisely! With a humorous twist to the popular song, this counting rhyme is dressed in fun—Hurrah! Hurrah!! #C #rhyming #humor #skypitch

PIANO IN THE PARK. Based on a true story. When an old piano is dumped at a park, people are eager to play it—from Chopsticks to Beethoven. When the park manager says it must go, people try to find it a home, but it's hauled away. Will the piano return to the park? #skypitch #PB #playitagainpianos

EDDIE'S UMBRELLA. Eddie has aphasia and difficulty speaking. People in town don’t take time to listen, but little Fleur likes to talk, so Eddie listens. When the wind blows Eddie into the sky, he enjoys the ride but sees a tornado. Will he destroy his dear umbrella to save the town? #skypitch #SEL

#skypitch picture book pitch party in 16 days! #kidlit

More info: boringstorybook.com/skypitch/

If you have followers interested in writing, illustrating, representing, or publishing picture books (or wants to help support #KidLit creator community here), pls share about @skypitch.bsky.social #SkyPitch?

Pitch parties trad. held on Twitter, would be great to encourage them here on BLUESKY! 💪🏼💙🦋

STEM mobile! Great idea. #kidlit #STEMeduxation
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Found The Secret Notebook on a list of Top 100 STEM Middle Grade Books. Fiction with STEM themes often includes mystery, invention, and figuring stuff out! #STEM #Kidlit bookroo.com/explore/midd...

I'm so glad to find other #kidlit writers on a positive platform. Let's grow this community and invite teachers and librarians to join us while inspiring each other!

I purchased this illustration at an #SCBWI silent auction and it makes me smile every day. Thank you @nmillerillo.bsky.social for donating this beautiful artwork!