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 (Nov 14): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Writing Scenes with Senses, Tabling Comic Shows, Crowdfunding webinar, more. Thanks @heatherbell37.bsky.social for the illustration, Manu Delpech and @laurenkerstein.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (11/14/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 14): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Writing Scenes with Senses, Tabling Comic Shows, Crowdfunding webinar, more. Thanks @heatherbell37.bsky.social for the illustration, Manu Delpech and @laurenkerstein.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, HOPE RODE by @laurenkerstein.bsky.social, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander (Union Square Kids)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... (+ more ways to win)
November 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, HOPE RODE by @laurenkerstein.bsky.social, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander (Union Square Kids)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... (+ more ways to win)
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, MAX & THE MIRACLE DRUM by Manu Delpech, illustrated by Trần Hà Trang.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... (+ more ways to win)
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, MAX & THE MIRACLE DRUM by Manu Delpech, illustrated by Trần Hà Trang.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 7): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: What Makes a PB work, @scbwi.bsky.social Winter Conference, Copywriting, more. Thanks Nancy So Miller for
the illustration & @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
for the PB giveaway.
the illustration & @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
for the PB giveaway.
The Weekly 411 (11/7/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 7): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: What Makes a PB work, @scbwi.bsky.social Winter Conference, Copywriting, more. Thanks Nancy So Miller for
the illustration & @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
for the PB giveaway.
the illustration & @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
for the PB giveaway.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the board book, MAZEL TOV, BABY! by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social, illustrated by Varda Livney (Sourcebooks Kids)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry is our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry is our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-...
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the board book, MAZEL TOV, BABY! by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social, illustrated by Varda Livney (Sourcebooks Kids)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry is our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry is our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-...
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 31): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Purpose of the Second Act, Free PB webinar, School Visit Primer, more. Thanks @mirandakramos.bsky.social for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Scholastic for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (10/31/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 31): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Purpose of the Second Act, Free PB webinar, School Visit Primer, more. Thanks @mirandakramos.bsky.social for the illustration, @cindyschrauben.bsky.social & Scholastic for the giveaways.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade book, DRAGON GIRLS: MAYA THE EMBER DRAGON by Maddy Mara (Scholastic)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
October 31, 2025 at 11:19 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade book, DRAGON GIRLS: MAYA THE EMBER DRAGON by Maddy Mara (Scholastic)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART by @cindyschrauben.bsky.social, illustrated by Sasha Richards (Little Press Publishing) out Nov. 4.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
October 31, 2025 at 11:18 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART by @cindyschrauben.bsky.social, illustrated by Sasha Richards (Little Press Publishing) out Nov. 4.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
Happy book birthday to @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social and LIMELIGHT!
#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 4:10 PM
Happy book birthday to @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social and LIMELIGHT!
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Hi friends! An e-ARC for STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery is available on Edelweiss. Check it out. Coming out from @scholastic.bsky.social on Feb. 3, 2026.
#bookposse #bookallies #booksoujourn #bookexpedition #booksquad #booktrek
#bookposse #bookallies #booksoujourn #bookexpedition #booksquad #booktrek
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Hi friends! An e-ARC for STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed mystery is available on Edelweiss. Check it out. Coming out from @scholastic.bsky.social on Feb. 3, 2026.
#bookposse #bookallies #booksoujourn #bookexpedition #booksquad #booktrek
#bookposse #bookallies #booksoujourn #bookexpedition #booksquad #booktrek
Reposted by Kidlit411
VAASL's Annual Fall Conference will be held in Williamsburg, VA, on November 5-7, 2025. We spy a great lineup of #SCBWI #kidlit creators authors who'll be there, including our member Dionna, @sylvialiu.bsky.social, @cynthiacliff.bsky.social, @ginjerclarkebooks.bsky.social, @suefliess.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
VAASL's Annual Fall Conference will be held in Williamsburg, VA, on November 5-7, 2025. We spy a great lineup of #SCBWI #kidlit creators authors who'll be there, including our member Dionna, @sylvialiu.bsky.social, @cynthiacliff.bsky.social, @ginjerclarkebooks.bsky.social, @suefliess.bsky.social
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 24): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Powerful PBs, Fix Word Count, Creativity Workshop with @sylvialiu.bsky.social, more. Thanks @nmillerillo.bsky.social for the illustration, @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and Sheri Dillard for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (10/24/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 24): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Powerful PBs, Fix Word Count, Creativity Workshop with @sylvialiu.bsky.social, more. Thanks @nmillerillo.bsky.social for the illustration, @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and Sheri Dillard for the PB giveaways.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE ZOMBEES, by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Katy Quarles (Simon & Shuster BFYR), out now.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
October 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE ZOMBEES, by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Katy Quarles (Simon & Shuster BFYR), out now.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, TIC, TAC, AND TOE by @sheridillard.bsky.social, illustrated by Charlie Alder (Reycraft Books) out on Nov. 4.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
October 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, TIC, TAC, AND TOE by @sheridillard.bsky.social, illustrated by Charlie Alder (Reycraft Books) out on Nov. 4.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 17): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Halloweensie contest, illustration classes, TikTok virality a myth, more. Thanks Tricia Candemeres for the illustration, @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social and @cassfederman.bsky.social for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (10/17/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 17): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Halloweensie contest, illustration classes, TikTok virality a myth, more. Thanks Tricia Candemeres for the illustration, @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social and @cassfederman.bsky.social for the giveaways.
We're pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade poetry anthology, LIMELIGHT: CURTAIN UP ON POETRY COMICS! by @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social illustrated by Chuck Gonzalez (Charlesbridge) out Oct. 28.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
October 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We're pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade poetry anthology, LIMELIGHT: CURTAIN UP ON POETRY COMICS! by @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social illustrated by Chuck Gonzalez (Charlesbridge) out Oct. 28.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, GRAY SQUIRREL LOSES IT written & illustrated by @cassfederman.bsky.social (Penguin Random House) out on Oct. 21.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
October 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, GRAY SQUIRREL LOSES IT written & illustrated by @cassfederman.bsky.social (Penguin Random House) out on Oct. 21.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
Two more days to put your finishing touches on your Kidlit411 banner design entry! (win cash prizes and more)
More details: kidlit411.com/2025/07/kidl...
More details: kidlit411.com/2025/07/kidl...
Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest 2025
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October 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Two more days to put your finishing touches on your Kidlit411 banner design entry! (win cash prizes and more)
More details: kidlit411.com/2025/07/kidl...
More details: kidlit411.com/2025/07/kidl...
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 10): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Writing Voice, Plot & Story Arc, KidLitWriMo & more. Thanks Judy Elizabeth Wilson for the illustration & @jennmoudahi.bsky.social and @swildmansf.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (10/10/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 10): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Writing Voice, Plot & Story Arc, KidLitWriMo & more. Thanks Judy Elizabeth Wilson for the illustration & @jennmoudahi.bsky.social and @swildmansf.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, STORY POWER! by @swildmansf.bsky.social and Simon Wildman Chung, illustrated by Estefanía Razo (Lawley Publishing) out Oct. 14.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
October 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, STORY POWER! by @swildmansf.bsky.social and Simon Wildman Chung, illustrated by Estefanía Razo (Lawley Publishing) out Oct. 14.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-...
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, CHARLOTTE'S NEW MOCCASINS by @jennmoudahi.bsky.social, illustrated by @raysdrawlings.bsky.social (Charlesbridge) out on Oct. 14.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
October 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, CHARLOTTE'S NEW MOCCASINS by @jennmoudahi.bsky.social, illustrated by @raysdrawlings.bsky.social (Charlesbridge) out on Oct. 14.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct. 3): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: Story in Reverse, PB Endings, PB pacing workshop, more. Thanks @staceybyer.bsky.social for the illustration, @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social & Jenna Elyse Johnson for the giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (10/3/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct. 3): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: Story in Reverse, PB Endings, PB pacing workshop, more. Thanks @staceybyer.bsky.social for the illustration, @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social & Jenna Elyse Johnson for the giveaways.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book EVERY BODY MOVE! by @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social
illustrated by Ananya Rao-Middleton (Barefoot Books)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-...
illustrated by Ananya Rao-Middleton (Barefoot Books)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-...
October 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book EVERY BODY MOVE! by @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social
illustrated by Ananya Rao-Middleton (Barefoot Books)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-...
illustrated by Ananya Rao-Middleton (Barefoot Books)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-...
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book MEATBALLS FOR GRANDPA by Jeanette Fazarri Jones, illustrated by Jacqueline Sinquette (Two Lions).
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-...
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-...
October 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book MEATBALLS FOR GRANDPA by Jeanette Fazarri Jones, illustrated by Jacqueline Sinquette (Two Lions).
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-...
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-...
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Sept 26): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: PB Tips, Humor in Kid Lit, Comp Title Workshop, more. Thanks Bodhi Kim for the illustration, @victorpineiro.bsky.social & @meganclendenan.bsky.social
for the MG & PB giveaways.
for the MG & PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (9/26/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Sept 26): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: PB Tips, Humor in Kid Lit, Comp Title Workshop, more. Thanks Bodhi Kim for the illustration, @victorpineiro.bsky.social & @meganclendenan.bsky.social
for the MG & PB giveaways.
for the MG & PB giveaways.