Kidlit411
@kidlit411.bsky.social
Everything kid lit, in one place! A website and community founded by Elaine Kiely Kearns and @sylvialiu.bsky.social. Follow us for weekly links to kid lit resources and book giveaways.
website: kidlit411.com
website: kidlit411.com
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 13): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: 1st Pages Critique w/Kat Brozozowski, 25 Marketing Tips, Website checklist, more. Thanks Cindy Chang for the illustration, @penguinkids @JoyRevBooks & Nina Snyder for the PB & YA giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (2/13/26)
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February 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 13): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: 1st Pages Critique w/Kat Brozozowski, 25 Marketing Tips, Website checklist, more. Thanks Cindy Chang for the illustration, @penguinkids @JoyRevBooks & Nina Snyder for the PB & YA giveaways.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, MARDI CLAW by @ninasnyder.bsky.social, illustrated by Paola Crisante (Pendragon Press).
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
February 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, MARDI CLAW by @ninasnyder.bsky.social, illustrated by Paola Crisante (Pendragon Press).
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the YA novel, CARNIVAL FANTÁSTICO by @angelamontoya.bsky.social (Joy Revolution).
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
February 13, 2026 at 2:21 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the YA novel, CARNIVAL FANTÁSTICO by @angelamontoya.bsky.social (Joy Revolution).
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, YOU ARE THE LAND, written and illustrated by @stephlittlebird.bsky.social (Nancy Paulsen Books) out on Feb. 24.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
February 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, YOU ARE THE LAND, written and illustrated by @stephlittlebird.bsky.social (Nancy Paulsen Books) out on Feb. 24.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 6): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: Annual Valentiny contest, How to Promote on Tiktok, MG craft tips, more. Thanks @debbiefong.com for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Jennifer Butts for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (2/6/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Feb 6): kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... Inside: Annual Valentiny contest, How to Promote on Tiktok, MG craft tips, more. Thanks @debbiefong.com for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Jennifer Butts for the PB giveaways.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE BIRTHDAY SHE GAVE AWAY by Alyssa Haley, illustrated by Jennifer Butts.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
February 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE BIRTHDAY SHE GAVE AWAY by Alyssa Haley, illustrated by Jennifer Butts.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART by @cindyschrauben.bsky.social, illustrated by @schadefox.bsky.social (The Little Press Publishing)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
February 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART by @cindyschrauben.bsky.social, illustrated by @schadefox.bsky.social (The Little Press Publishing)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
It's February so we have a new website banner design by Mark Holly and an Illustrator Spotlight: kidlit411.com/2026/02/illu...
Check out his art and enter to win a copy of his book, PEPPER THE PARROTFISH written by Stephanie Enser.
Check out his art and enter to win a copy of his book, PEPPER THE PARROTFISH written by Stephanie Enser.
Illustrator Spotlight: Mark Holly
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February 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM
It's February so we have a new website banner design by Mark Holly and an Illustrator Spotlight: kidlit411.com/2026/02/illu...
Check out his art and enter to win a copy of his book, PEPPER THE PARROTFISH written by Stephanie Enser.
Check out his art and enter to win a copy of his book, PEPPER THE PARROTFISH written by Stephanie Enser.
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 30): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: GN class w/ @teresarobeson.com, book festivals, chapter book course, more. Thanks @ericcastleman.bsky.social for the illustration, @sylvialiu.bsky.social & Nazneen Akbari for the MG & PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/30/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 30): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: GN class w/ @teresarobeson.com, book festivals, chapter book course, more. Thanks @ericcastleman.bsky.social for the illustration, @sylvialiu.bsky.social & Nazneen Akbari for the MG & PB giveaways.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, HOME AWAY FROM HOME by Nazneen Akbari, illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh (@barefootbooks.bsky.social) out on Feb. 3.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
January 30, 2026 at 3:23 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, HOME AWAY FROM HOME by Nazneen Akbari, illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh (@barefootbooks.bsky.social) out on Feb. 3.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, STEALING THE SCORE by @sylvialiu.bsky.social
(Scholastic) out on Feb.3
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
(Scholastic) out on Feb.3
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, STEALING THE SCORE by @sylvialiu.bsky.social
(Scholastic) out on Feb.3
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
(Scholastic) out on Feb.3
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 23): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor program, Story Stakes, Following Up with Agents, more. Thanks to @sjwinklerart.bsky.social for the illustration, @carriefinison.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (1/23/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 23): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor program, Story Stakes, Following Up with Agents, more. Thanks to @sjwinklerart.bsky.social for the illustration, @carriefinison.bsky.social for the PB giveaway.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, PLENTY OF PANCAKES by @carriefinison.bsky.social, illustrated by @briannefarley.bsky.social (GP Putnam's Sons) out on Jan. 27.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
January 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, PLENTY OF PANCAKES by @carriefinison.bsky.social, illustrated by @briannefarley.bsky.social (GP Putnam's Sons) out on Jan. 27.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 16): www.kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: What If for PBs, 20 Writing Podcasts, PB conference, more. Thank Katrina Snyder for the illustration, @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social and @ediblewords.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/16/26)
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January 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 16): www.kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: What If for PBs, 20 Writing Podcasts, PB conference, more. Thank Katrina Snyder for the illustration, @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social and @ediblewords.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, MONKEY'S SWEET SURPRISE: A LUNAR NEW YEAR MIX UP by @ediblewords.bsky.social illustrated by Bonnie Lui (Picnic Heist Publishing).
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-...
January 16, 2026 at 1:32 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, MONKEY'S SWEET SURPRISE: A LUNAR NEW YEAR MIX UP by @ediblewords.bsky.social illustrated by Bonnie Lui (Picnic Heist Publishing).
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-...
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, JUST LIKE TINA by @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social, illustrated by @maruga-koops.bsky.social (Penguin Workshop) out on Jan 27.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
January 16, 2026 at 1:32 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, JUST LIKE TINA by @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social, illustrated by @maruga-koops.bsky.social (Penguin Workshop) out on Jan 27.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 9): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social Social, Low residency MFA @lindenwoodmfa.bsky.social, Get Your Creativity Back. Thx @olgasmithart.bsky.social for the illo, @sarashacter.bsky.social Nicole Krashin for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/9/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 9): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social Social, Low residency MFA @lindenwoodmfa.bsky.social, Get Your Creativity Back. Thx @olgasmithart.bsky.social for the illo, @sarashacter.bsky.social Nicole Krashin for the giveaways.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE NEED FOR GREEN by Nicole Krashin, illustrated by Aline Bruniere.
To enter to win a copy, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter to win a copy, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE NEED FOR GREEN by Nicole Krashin, illustrated by Aline Bruniere.
To enter to win a copy, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter to win a copy, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, GEORGIA WATSON AND THE 99 PERCENT CAMPAIGN by @sarashacter.bsky.social (@regalhouse.bsky.social)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, GEORGIA WATSON AND THE 99 PERCENT CAMPAIGN by @sarashacter.bsky.social (@regalhouse.bsky.social)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 2): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: 9 Tips for PBs, @inkedvoices.bsky.social
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (1/2/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 2): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: 9 Tips for PBs, @inkedvoices.bsky.social
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, JUST A PIECE OF STONE by Mary Ann Hake (Elk Lake Publishing).
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
January 2, 2026 at 10:02 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, JUST A PIECE OF STONE by Mary Ann Hake (Elk Lake Publishing).
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, A YEAR WITHOUT HOME by @vtbidania.bsky.social
(Nancy Paulsen Books/ @penguinkids.bsky.social) out Jan. 13.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
(Nancy Paulsen Books/ @penguinkids.bsky.social) out Jan. 13.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
January 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, A YEAR WITHOUT HOME by @vtbidania.bsky.social
(Nancy Paulsen Books/ @penguinkids.bsky.social) out Jan. 13.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
(Nancy Paulsen Books/ @penguinkids.bsky.social) out Jan. 13.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 26): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: Subtext; Marketing & Publicity in 2026; Storystorm w @taralazar.bsky.social, more. Thanks @emmagrahampics.bsky.social for the illustration & Heather C. Morris for the PB giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (12/26/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Dec 26): kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... Inside: Subtext; Marketing & Publicity in 2026; Storystorm w @taralazar.bsky.social, more. Thanks @emmagrahampics.bsky.social for the illustration & Heather C. Morris for the PB giveaway.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, TRUNK GOES THUNK! A WOODLAND TALE OF OPPOSITES by Morris Heather C. Morris, illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social
(Gnome Road Publishing)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-...
(Gnome Road Publishing)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-...
December 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, TRUNK GOES THUNK! A WOODLAND TALE OF OPPOSITES by Morris Heather C. Morris, illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social
(Gnome Road Publishing)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-...
(Gnome Road Publishing)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-...