Connie Kingrey Anderson
@kingreyanderson.bsky.social
Author of MG mysteries, interactive chapter books, drama kits, and scripts. Creepers Mysteries: Haunted Cattle Drive, and Toadies. Audie and Saturn Award winner. Founder of Middle Grade Writers Group https://linktr.ee/MiddleGradeWritersGroup
Write Unforgettable Animal Novels
Lynne Kelly
Oct 20, 2025
7 pm CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/bdd87wmr
Some of the most unforgettable middle grade fiction features animals, whether they take center stage or are faithful friends of the human characters. Learn to make animals come alive on the page.
Lynne Kelly
Oct 20, 2025
7 pm CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/bdd87wmr
Some of the most unforgettable middle grade fiction features animals, whether they take center stage or are faithful friends of the human characters. Learn to make animals come alive on the page.
September 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Write Unforgettable Animal Novels
Lynne Kelly
Oct 20, 2025
7 pm CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/bdd87wmr
Some of the most unforgettable middle grade fiction features animals, whether they take center stage or are faithful friends of the human characters. Learn to make animals come alive on the page.
Lynne Kelly
Oct 20, 2025
7 pm CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/bdd87wmr
Some of the most unforgettable middle grade fiction features animals, whether they take center stage or are faithful friends of the human characters. Learn to make animals come alive on the page.
Novels-in-Verse: The Power of Poetic Narrative
Sept 15, 7 p.m. CT
Free: middlegradewritersgroup.eventbrite.com
Panelists: Meg Eden Kuyatt, Doan Phuong Nguyen, Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Padma Venkatraman
Authors discuss the creation of novels-in-verse using examples from their work.
#novels-in-verse
Sept 15, 7 p.m. CT
Free: middlegradewritersgroup.eventbrite.com
Panelists: Meg Eden Kuyatt, Doan Phuong Nguyen, Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Padma Venkatraman
Authors discuss the creation of novels-in-verse using examples from their work.
#novels-in-verse
July 20, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Novels-in-Verse: The Power of Poetic Narrative
Sept 15, 7 p.m. CT
Free: middlegradewritersgroup.eventbrite.com
Panelists: Meg Eden Kuyatt, Doan Phuong Nguyen, Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Padma Venkatraman
Authors discuss the creation of novels-in-verse using examples from their work.
#novels-in-verse
Sept 15, 7 p.m. CT
Free: middlegradewritersgroup.eventbrite.com
Panelists: Meg Eden Kuyatt, Doan Phuong Nguyen, Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Padma Venkatraman
Authors discuss the creation of novels-in-verse using examples from their work.
#novels-in-verse
Reposted by Connie Kingrey Anderson
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, THE GIRL IN THE WALLS by @medenkuyatt.bsky.social (Scholastic) out on May 20.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... (+ more ways to win)
May 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, THE GIRL IN THE WALLS by @medenkuyatt.bsky.social (Scholastic) out on May 20.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... (+ more ways to win)
The Pros and Cons of Getting an MFA in Writing for Children
Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer
May 19, 2025, 7PM CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/5exwx5j2
Erin Entrada Kelly & Eliot Schrefer teach in the MFAC program Hamline University. They will answer questions about program & their own careers.
Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer
May 19, 2025, 7PM CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/5exwx5j2
Erin Entrada Kelly & Eliot Schrefer teach in the MFAC program Hamline University. They will answer questions about program & their own careers.
April 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
The Pros and Cons of Getting an MFA in Writing for Children
Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer
May 19, 2025, 7PM CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/5exwx5j2
Erin Entrada Kelly & Eliot Schrefer teach in the MFAC program Hamline University. They will answer questions about program & their own careers.
Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer
May 19, 2025, 7PM CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/5exwx5j2
Erin Entrada Kelly & Eliot Schrefer teach in the MFAC program Hamline University. They will answer questions about program & their own careers.
Thank you to @mattmcmann.bsky.social and @lindsayncurrie.bsky.social for their terrific presentation at the April 21 Middle Grade Writers Group meeting, Writing Spooky Mysteries! @mgwg.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Thank you to @mattmcmann.bsky.social and @lindsayncurrie.bsky.social for their terrific presentation at the April 21 Middle Grade Writers Group meeting, Writing Spooky Mysteries! @mgwg.bsky.social
Writing Spooky Mysteries
with Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie
April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b
Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. They’ll talk about how they write spooky mysteries. #writingcommunity #mglit #kidlit
with Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie
April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b
Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. They’ll talk about how they write spooky mysteries. #writingcommunity #mglit #kidlit
April 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Writing Spooky Mysteries
with Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie
April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b
Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. They’ll talk about how they write spooky mysteries. #writingcommunity #mglit #kidlit
with Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie
April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT
Register Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b
Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. They’ll talk about how they write spooky mysteries. #writingcommunity #mglit #kidlit
Writing Spooky Mysteries
Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie
April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT
Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b
Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. We’ll learn how they map out their books, blend “scary” with “mysterious,” and construct zinger scenes.
Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie
April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT
Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b
Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. We’ll learn how they map out their books, blend “scary” with “mysterious,” and construct zinger scenes.
February 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Writing Spooky Mysteries
Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie
April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT
Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b
Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. We’ll learn how they map out their books, blend “scary” with “mysterious,” and construct zinger scenes.
Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie
April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT
Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b
Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. We’ll learn how they map out their books, blend “scary” with “mysterious,” and construct zinger scenes.
Who would you give this to?
February 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Who would you give this to?
Growing Your Author Platform on Social Media
with Matt Eicheldinger
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 17, 7 pm CT
Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj
The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit
with Matt Eicheldinger
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 17, 7 pm CT
Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj
The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit
February 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Growing Your Author Platform on Social Media
with Matt Eicheldinger
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 17, 7 pm CT
Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj
The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit
with Matt Eicheldinger
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 17, 7 pm CT
Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj
The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit
Growing Your Author Platform on Social Media
with Matt Eicheldinger
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 17, 2025, 7 pm CT
Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj
The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit
with Matt Eicheldinger
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 17, 2025, 7 pm CT
Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj
The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit
January 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Growing Your Author Platform on Social Media
with Matt Eicheldinger
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 17, 2025, 7 pm CT
Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj
The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit
with Matt Eicheldinger
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 17, 2025, 7 pm CT
Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj
The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit
The Middle Grade Book Publishing Landscape
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author & Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around.
#kidlit
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author & Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around.
#kidlit
January 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The Middle Grade Book Publishing Landscape
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author & Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around.
#kidlit
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author & Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around.
#kidlit
The Middle Grade Book Publishing Landscape
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author and Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around. #kidlit
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author and Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around. #kidlit
December 27, 2024 at 5:35 PM
The Middle Grade Book Publishing Landscape
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author and Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around. #kidlit
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author and Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around. #kidlit
The Girl in the Walls by @medenkuyatt.bsky.social was on SLJ's list of the Most Anticipated Middle Grade Reads of 2025! Congratulations Meg!! #mglit #amreading #mgauthor #TheGirlintheWalls #writingcommunity #teachers #librarians
December 18, 2024 at 2:25 PM
The Girl in the Walls by @medenkuyatt.bsky.social was on SLJ's list of the Most Anticipated Middle Grade Reads of 2025! Congratulations Meg!! #mglit #amreading #mgauthor #TheGirlintheWalls #writingcommunity #teachers #librarians
Thank you to our outstanding 2024 Middle Grade Writers Group presenters. This holiday season, purchase their award-winning books for yourself or someone you love!
Register Free for upcoming MGWG meetings. bit.ly/3PU0QPv
#kidlit/yabookboosters
#middlegradewriters #authorlife #amwriting #mgwriter
Register Free for upcoming MGWG meetings. bit.ly/3PU0QPv
#kidlit/yabookboosters
#middlegradewriters #authorlife #amwriting #mgwriter
December 7, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Thank you to our outstanding 2024 Middle Grade Writers Group presenters. This holiday season, purchase their award-winning books for yourself or someone you love!
Register Free for upcoming MGWG meetings. bit.ly/3PU0QPv
#kidlit/yabookboosters
#middlegradewriters #authorlife #amwriting #mgwriter
Register Free for upcoming MGWG meetings. bit.ly/3PU0QPv
#kidlit/yabookboosters
#middlegradewriters #authorlife #amwriting #mgwriter
The Middle Grade Book Publishing Landscape
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author and Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump and what's needed to turn it around.
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author and Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump and what's needed to turn it around.
November 25, 2024 at 3:55 PM
The Middle Grade Book Publishing Landscape
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author and Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump and what's needed to turn it around.
Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT
Free: bit.ly/41llRZh
Sam Subity, MG author and Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump and what's needed to turn it around.
Reposted by Connie Kingrey Anderson
It's official! Thank you to the #NCTE poetry award committee; I'm incredibly honored to be among the likes of Lisa Fipps, John Schu, Kwame Alexander, Renée Watson, Shifa Saltagi, Alicia D. Williams, Amber McBride, and Aida Salazar. Congratulations to all! #kidlit #verse #poetry
November 24, 2024 at 3:37 AM
How to Write About Tough Topics in Kidlit
with New York Times Bestseller Janae Marks
Middle Grade Writers Group
Nov 18, 2024, 7pm CST
Free. bit.ly/4gG97BE
We'll talk about tackling mature themes in middle grade novels with sensitivity and care.
#writingcommunity #kidlit
with New York Times Bestseller Janae Marks
Middle Grade Writers Group
Nov 18, 2024, 7pm CST
Free. bit.ly/4gG97BE
We'll talk about tackling mature themes in middle grade novels with sensitivity and care.
#writingcommunity #kidlit
November 4, 2024 at 10:25 PM
How to Write About Tough Topics in Kidlit
with New York Times Bestseller Janae Marks
Middle Grade Writers Group
Nov 18, 2024, 7pm CST
Free. bit.ly/4gG97BE
We'll talk about tackling mature themes in middle grade novels with sensitivity and care.
#writingcommunity #kidlit
with New York Times Bestseller Janae Marks
Middle Grade Writers Group
Nov 18, 2024, 7pm CST
Free. bit.ly/4gG97BE
We'll talk about tackling mature themes in middle grade novels with sensitivity and care.
#writingcommunity #kidlit
Perfect Imperfection: Writing Flawed Characters
Newbery Award Winner Erin Entrada Kelly
Middle Grade Writers Group
Monday, March 18, 2024, 7-8:00 pm CT, Online
Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/e/newbery-aw...
#Kidlit/YABookBoosters
#writingcommunity
March 16, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Perfect Imperfection: Writing Flawed Characters
Newbery Award Winner Erin Entrada Kelly
Middle Grade Writers Group
Monday, March 18, 2024, 7-8:00 pm CT, Online
Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/e/newbery-aw...
#Kidlit/YABookBoosters
#writingcommunity
Reposted by Connie Kingrey Anderson
Are you a kidlit book author or illustrator who enjoys connecting with schools & libraries? Read attached guidelines FIRST then reply w/info.
Shortlink to this thread: debbieohi.link/kidlit-creat....
Older thread here (incl. dormant accts hence this new thread)
#Edusky #Skybrarians #SchoolVisits
Shortlink to this thread: debbieohi.link/kidlit-creat....
Older thread here (incl. dormant accts hence this new thread)
#Edusky #Skybrarians #SchoolVisits
March 2, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Are you a kidlit book author or illustrator who enjoys connecting with schools & libraries? Read attached guidelines FIRST then reply w/info.
Shortlink to this thread: debbieohi.link/kidlit-creat....
Older thread here (incl. dormant accts hence this new thread)
#Edusky #Skybrarians #SchoolVisits
Shortlink to this thread: debbieohi.link/kidlit-creat....
Older thread here (incl. dormant accts hence this new thread)
#Edusky #Skybrarians #SchoolVisits
Perfect Imperfection: Writing Flawed Characters
Newbery Award Winner Erin Entrada Kelly
Middle Grade Writers Group
March 18, 7pm CT, Online Register Free: eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Post a photo/video of you & one of Erin's books on #ErinEntradaKellyDayMarch18!
Kidlit/YA Boosters
Newbery Award Winner Erin Entrada Kelly
Middle Grade Writers Group
March 18, 7pm CT, Online Register Free: eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Post a photo/video of you & one of Erin's books on #ErinEntradaKellyDayMarch18!
Kidlit/YA Boosters
February 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Perfect Imperfection: Writing Flawed Characters
Newbery Award Winner Erin Entrada Kelly
Middle Grade Writers Group
March 18, 7pm CT, Online Register Free: eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Post a photo/video of you & one of Erin's books on #ErinEntradaKellyDayMarch18!
Kidlit/YA Boosters
Newbery Award Winner Erin Entrada Kelly
Middle Grade Writers Group
March 18, 7pm CT, Online Register Free: eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Post a photo/video of you & one of Erin's books on #ErinEntradaKellyDayMarch18!
Kidlit/YA Boosters
Writing Your Truth with Superstar Author Angie Thomas
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 19, 7pm CT
Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES.📚👍
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 19, 7pm CT
Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES.📚👍
February 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Writing Your Truth with Superstar Author Angie Thomas
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 19, 7pm CT
Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES.📚👍
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 19, 7pm CT
Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES.📚👍
Writing Your Truth with Superstar Author Angie Thomas
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 19, 7pm CT
Register Free:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES.
#WritingAndBooks
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 19, 7pm CT
Register Free:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES.
#WritingAndBooks
February 14, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Writing Your Truth with Superstar Author Angie Thomas
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 19, 7pm CT
Register Free:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES.
#WritingAndBooks
Middle Grade Writers Group
Feb 19, 7pm CT
Register Free:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES.
#WritingAndBooks
THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY IN 2024 AND BEYOND
Andrew Karre, Executive Editor
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Middle Grade Writers Group
Jan 15, 7-8:00 pm CT
Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Questions? conniekingreyanderson@gmail.com
#Writing and Books
Andrew Karre, Executive Editor
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Middle Grade Writers Group
Jan 15, 7-8:00 pm CT
Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Questions? conniekingreyanderson@gmail.com
#Writing and Books
January 11, 2024 at 10:39 PM
THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY IN 2024 AND BEYOND
Andrew Karre, Executive Editor
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Middle Grade Writers Group
Jan 15, 7-8:00 pm CT
Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Questions? conniekingreyanderson@gmail.com
#Writing and Books
Andrew Karre, Executive Editor
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Middle Grade Writers Group
Jan 15, 7-8:00 pm CT
Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr...
Questions? conniekingreyanderson@gmail.com
#Writing and Books
There are toys from Petco and then there are TOYS!
#writerslife #amwriting #middlegradewriters #writingcommunity
#writerslife #amwriting #middlegradewriters #writingcommunity
January 11, 2024 at 10:33 PM
There are toys from Petco and then there are TOYS!
#writerslife #amwriting #middlegradewriters #writingcommunity
#writerslife #amwriting #middlegradewriters #writingcommunity