Elayne Crain
@elaynecrain.bsky.social
Writer of childish things. Fan of sidequests. THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER (w/ John Ledda, Feiwel & Friends). #scbwi #12x12pb #kidlit #☕ #📚 elaynecrain.com/books + elaynecrain.substack.com
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Elayne Crain
@elaynecrain.bsky.social
· Apr 8
There's Something Odd About This Unboxing...
YouTube video by Elayne Crain
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THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THIS #UNBOXING...
Elayne's copies of her #debut #picturebook, 'There's Something Odd About the Babysitter' (w/ illus. John Ledda, from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social), are finally (kinda) delivered...
#pb #kidlit #humor #funnybooks #scbwi #june25
(🥰 Thanks to my son, Ben!)
Elayne's copies of her #debut #picturebook, 'There's Something Odd About the Babysitter' (w/ illus. John Ledda, from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social), are finally (kinda) delivered...
#pb #kidlit #humor #funnybooks #scbwi #june25
(🥰 Thanks to my son, Ben!)
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ANNOUNCEMENT! We've been working hard behind the scenes this year to revamp our approach to our scholarship program. It's now ready and applications for our 2026 scholarship program are LIVE! forms.gle/Pe2qKyaGMH67...
November 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT! We've been working hard behind the scenes this year to revamp our approach to our scholarship program. It's now ready and applications for our 2026 scholarship program are LIVE! forms.gle/Pe2qKyaGMH67...
So very excited for this long time writing buddy! Go, Kara, go!
Excited to share that I’ve officially signed with literary agent Maura Kye-Casella at Don Congdon Associates, Inc.!
@thewritingbarn.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social
@ctcwriters.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity
#kidlit
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@ctcwriters.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity
#kidlit
September 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
So very excited for this long time writing buddy! Go, Kara, go!
Picture Book Giveaway Alert! 🚨Interview and giveaway of "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" over at #picturebookplaces with @hdtorresauthor.bsky.social! (Thank you for hosting, Heather! So nice to meet you!)
#PictureBookPlaces with Elayne Crain — Heather Dawn Torres
Join me today on #PictureBookPlaces as we chat with author Elayne Crain about her newest picture book There’s Something Odd About the Babysitter!
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September 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Picture Book Giveaway Alert! 🚨Interview and giveaway of "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" over at #picturebookplaces with @hdtorresauthor.bsky.social! (Thank you for hosting, Heather! So nice to meet you!)
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Mommy's New Friend" by
Shelley Tougas and Sara Palacios.
A tough subject, handled with care and authenticity throughout.
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#pb #mirrorsandwindows #toughsubjects #divorce #newfamily #classroom
www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...
Shelley Tougas and Sara Palacios.
A tough subject, handled with care and authenticity throughout.
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#pb #mirrorsandwindows #toughsubjects #divorce #newfamily #classroom
www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...
Mommy's New Friend
Mommy's New Friend is a heartfelt, lyrical story about …
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September 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Mommy's New Friend" by
Shelley Tougas and Sara Palacios.
A tough subject, handled with care and authenticity throughout.
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#pb #mirrorsandwindows #toughsubjects #divorce #newfamily #classroom
www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...
Shelley Tougas and Sara Palacios.
A tough subject, handled with care and authenticity throughout.
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#pb #mirrorsandwindows #toughsubjects #divorce #newfamily #classroom
www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...
WA #scbwi folk: the annual SCBWI WWA summer potluck is this Sunday, August 17! Please bring a dish to share (or a picnic for yourself) and maybe a camp chair or picnic blanket. We'll provide the beverages, plates/utensils/napkins, and the company. Hope to see you there! #kidlit #washington
August 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
WA #scbwi folk: the annual SCBWI WWA summer potluck is this Sunday, August 17! Please bring a dish to share (or a picnic for yourself) and maybe a camp chair or picnic blanket. We'll provide the beverages, plates/utensils/napkins, and the company. Hope to see you there! #kidlit #washington
Reposted by Elayne Crain
Happy Monday! The bigger our crew the more we can change! If you have an author/illustrator in your life (esp if they're not on #BookSky) make sure they know about us. Share the form to join with them. Thank you!
AABB Author Sign-Up Form
Hello! We're Authors Against Book Bans, a group of authors who’ve come together to protect and promote the freedom to read on both the national and local levels. We’re creating a network of authors to...
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July 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Happy Monday! The bigger our crew the more we can change! If you have an author/illustrator in your life (esp if they're not on #BookSky) make sure they know about us. Share the form to join with them. Thank you!
Not sure how those amazing indie #booksellers pick the "Other Children's Indie Favorites" corner book, but gosh, we're SO honored they shared our tale of three tails (conspicuously poking out of a trench coat) with such impressive, storied company! Thank you, @americanbookseller.bsky.social!!
July 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Not sure how those amazing indie #booksellers pick the "Other Children's Indie Favorites" corner book, but gosh, we're SO honored they shared our tale of three tails (conspicuously poking out of a trench coat) with such impressive, storied company! Thank you, @americanbookseller.bsky.social!!
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Is it us or is there something . . . odd . . . about this babysitter? 🦝
A boy gets more than he bargained for when his babysitter may or may not be a stack of raccoons in a trench coat in this laugh out loud funny picture book that kids will want to read again and again ❤️ @elaynecrain.bsky.social
A boy gets more than he bargained for when his babysitter may or may not be a stack of raccoons in a trench coat in this laugh out loud funny picture book that kids will want to read again and again ❤️ @elaynecrain.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Is it us or is there something . . . odd . . . about this babysitter? 🦝
A boy gets more than he bargained for when his babysitter may or may not be a stack of raccoons in a trench coat in this laugh out loud funny picture book that kids will want to read again and again ❤️ @elaynecrain.bsky.social
A boy gets more than he bargained for when his babysitter may or may not be a stack of raccoons in a trench coat in this laugh out loud funny picture book that kids will want to read again and again ❤️ @elaynecrain.bsky.social
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "World of Rot" by
@grumpynaturalist.bsky.social and @brunice.bsky.social.
Spoils its readers rotten with facts and fascinations!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #science #nature #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
@grumpynaturalist.bsky.social and @brunice.bsky.social.
Spoils its readers rotten with facts and fascinations!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #science #nature #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Elayne Crain's review of World of Rot
5/5: Last year got away from me, and one elusivity was a lot of outstanding reading I wasn't organized enough to share. Thankfully, as one might expect, "World of Rot: Learn All About the Wriggly, Sli...
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July 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "World of Rot" by
@grumpynaturalist.bsky.social and @brunice.bsky.social.
Spoils its readers rotten with facts and fascinations!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #science #nature #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
@grumpynaturalist.bsky.social and @brunice.bsky.social.
Spoils its readers rotten with facts and fascinations!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #science #nature #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Reposted by Elayne Crain
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER by @elaynecrain.bsky.social, illustrated by John Ledda (Feiwel and Friends)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-...
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-...
July 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER by @elaynecrain.bsky.social, illustrated by John Ledda (Feiwel and Friends)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-...
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-...
Congrats to bimonthly critique partner (and all-around lovely person) @meilinc.bsky.social!! Can't wait to pre-order! 🔥Go, MeiLin, go!!
New book projects on the way from @sguillory262.bsky.social @meilinc.bsky.social @geraldovalerio.bsky.social + more buff.ly/4ET3Mxp
July 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Congrats to bimonthly critique partner (and all-around lovely person) @meilinc.bsky.social!! Can't wait to pre-order! 🔥Go, MeiLin, go!!
Reposted by Elayne Crain
Hear ye, hear ye! I declare that today is the Book Birthday of THE KING OF BOOKS by @ginaperry.bsky.social, published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social!
Available everywhere books are sold, including your local indie via bookshop.org/p/books/the-....
Congrats, Gina!!!
Available everywhere books are sold, including your local indie via bookshop.org/p/books/the-....
Congrats, Gina!!!
The King of Books
Check out The King of Books - <p><b>A laugh-out-loud story about an enthusiastic king who learns the power of books!</b><br><br>It’s Book Day, everyone!<br><br>And the King of Books cannot wait to sho...
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July 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Hear ye, hear ye! I declare that today is the Book Birthday of THE KING OF BOOKS by @ginaperry.bsky.social, published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social!
Available everywhere books are sold, including your local indie via bookshop.org/p/books/the-....
Congrats, Gina!!!
Available everywhere books are sold, including your local indie via bookshop.org/p/books/the-....
Congrats, Gina!!!
Reposted by Elayne Crain
Only a few more days to enter my #giveaway for a signed copy of THE KING OF BOOKS! Details in the newsletter... ginaperry.beehiiv.com/p/tiger-time #kidlit #kidlitart
Tiger Time
How-to-draw THE KING OF BOOKS drawing sheet, Switzerland vacation recap, Upcoming bookstore and library events, Book and Podcast recommendations.
ginaperry.beehiiv.com
July 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Only a few more days to enter my #giveaway for a signed copy of THE KING OF BOOKS! Details in the newsletter... ginaperry.beehiiv.com/p/tiger-time #kidlit #kidlitart
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Where the Deer Slip Through" by @kateywrites.bsky.social and Beth Krommes.
Brilliant use of language to enhance the theme of 'when wild beauty creeps into established structure.'
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #poem #heart #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Brilliant use of language to enhance the theme of 'when wild beauty creeps into established structure.'
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #poem #heart #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Elayne Crain's review of Where the Deer Slip Through
5/5: I bought "Where the Deer Slip Through" by Katey Howes and Beth Krommes on the Friday morning of ALA, read it in a hotel room, and have been thinking about its writing, on and off, ever since--its...
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July 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Where the Deer Slip Through" by @kateywrites.bsky.social and Beth Krommes.
Brilliant use of language to enhance the theme of 'when wild beauty creeps into established structure.'
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #poem #heart #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Brilliant use of language to enhance the theme of 'when wild beauty creeps into established structure.'
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #poem #heart #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Author-signed copies of "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" are back in stock at Brick & Mortar bookstore in Redmond, WA!
Author sighting! 👀
@elaynecrain.bsky.social stopped by to sign copies of her hilarious picture book THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER! 🦝
@elaynecrain.bsky.social stopped by to sign copies of her hilarious picture book THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER! 🦝
July 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Author-signed copies of "There's Something Odd About the Babysitter" are back in stock at Brick & Mortar bookstore in Redmond, WA!
Reposted by Elayne Crain
It's time for July's Doodle Mail (my author newsletter). This month features a book giveaway, a How-to-Draw The King printable, and a recap of my trip to Switzerland! #kidlit
Tiger Time
How-to-draw THE KING OF BOOKS drawing sheet, Switzerland vacation recap, Upcoming bookstore and library events, Book and Podcast recommendations.
ginaperry.beehiiv.com
July 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It's time for July's Doodle Mail (my author newsletter). This month features a book giveaway, a How-to-Draw The King printable, and a recap of my trip to Switzerland! #kidlit
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "To Catch a Ghost" by
@rachmakesbooks.bsky.social.
You are advised: catch this one!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #humor #heart #visualstorytelling #showandtell
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
@rachmakesbooks.bsky.social.
You are advised: catch this one!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #humor #heart #visualstorytelling #showandtell
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
July 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "To Catch a Ghost" by
@rachmakesbooks.bsky.social.
You are advised: catch this one!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #humor #heart #visualstorytelling #showandtell
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
@rachmakesbooks.bsky.social.
You are advised: catch this one!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #humor #heart #visualstorytelling #showandtell
www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
Reposted by Elayne Crain
This #PPBF debut is a super silly, humorous book about being engaged with others and making friends. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @elaynecrain.bsky.social John Ledda Feiwel & Friends #kidlit #humor #Giveaway
June 23, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This #PPBF debut is a super silly, humorous book about being engaged with others and making friends. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @elaynecrain.bsky.social John Ledda Feiwel & Friends #kidlit #humor #Giveaway
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Can You Imagine? The Art and Life of Yoko Ono" by
@lisatolin.bsky.social and @yasimamura.bsky.social.
Beautiful!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling #art #arthistory #pbbio
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
@lisatolin.bsky.social and @yasimamura.bsky.social.
Beautiful!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling #art #arthistory #pbbio
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Elayne Crain's review of Can You Imagine?
5/5: During my late 90s college years, there were two versions of songs about (but not really about) Yoko Ono on the non-Beatles/JohnLennon/PlasticOnoBand CDs I owned. One was the Barenaked Ladies' "B...
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June 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Can You Imagine? The Art and Life of Yoko Ono" by
@lisatolin.bsky.social and @yasimamura.bsky.social.
Beautiful!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling #art #arthistory #pbbio
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
@lisatolin.bsky.social and @yasimamura.bsky.social.
Beautiful!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling #art #arthistory #pbbio
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Reposted by Elayne Crain
Ta-da! It’s an unboxing (sort of!) for THE KING OF BOOKS. Out July 15th from Feiwel & Friends Macmillan. Many thanks to my editor Anna Roberto, designer Mike Burroughs and my agent @mccarthylit.com #kidlit #kidlitart #pug
June 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Ta-da! It’s an unboxing (sort of!) for THE KING OF BOOKS. Out July 15th from Feiwel & Friends Macmillan. Many thanks to my editor Anna Roberto, designer Mike Burroughs and my agent @mccarthylit.com #kidlit #kidlitart #pug
Reposted by Elayne Crain
Our June New Releases Roundup is live! Tap the link to see what we've got coming out this month, including the following picture books! bit.ly/4dE3Mtg
☀️ Angel Draws a Dinosaur
☀️ The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes
☀️ There's Something Odd About the Babysitter
#edusky #newbooks #kidsbooks
☀️ Angel Draws a Dinosaur
☀️ The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes
☀️ There's Something Odd About the Babysitter
#edusky #newbooks #kidsbooks
June 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Our June New Releases Roundup is live! Tap the link to see what we've got coming out this month, including the following picture books! bit.ly/4dE3Mtg
☀️ Angel Draws a Dinosaur
☀️ The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes
☀️ There's Something Odd About the Babysitter
#edusky #newbooks #kidsbooks
☀️ Angel Draws a Dinosaur
☀️ The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes
☀️ There's Something Odd About the Babysitter
#edusky #newbooks #kidsbooks
Interview and giveaway on Maria Marshall's blog! :) (Thank you so very much, @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social!)
Debut author @elaynecrain.bsky.social shares insights into creating her seriously silly picture book - There's Something Odd About the Babysitter. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... John Ledda Feiwel & Friends #interview #kidlit #humor
June 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Interview and giveaway on Maria Marshall's blog! :) (Thank you so very much, @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social!)
Reposted by Elayne Crain
Debut author @elaynecrain.bsky.social shares insights into creating her seriously silly picture book - There's Something Odd About the Babysitter. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... John Ledda Feiwel & Friends #interview #kidlit #humor
June 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Debut author @elaynecrain.bsky.social shares insights into creating her seriously silly picture book - There's Something Odd About the Babysitter. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... John Ledda Feiwel & Friends #interview #kidlit #humor
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Blue" by @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social.
The perfect bedtime read!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
The perfect bedtime read!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
June 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "Blue" by @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social.
The perfect bedtime read!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
The perfect bedtime read!
Online review here, Insta, Amazon & Goodreads!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #heart #visualstorytelling
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I *may* have just inscribed my two nephews' books, EACH, with: "Don't tell your brother, but you are my favorite." #chaosaunt
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June 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I *may* have just inscribed my two nephews' books, EACH, with: "Don't tell your brother, but you are my favorite." #chaosaunt