Kristi Mahoney
@kristimahoney.bsky.social
PB author
🦙 ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS (Out now!)
🦉OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (Gnome Road, March 2026)
12x12 PB, SCBWI, PBSoar, 24CarrotWriting
rep'd by @elisahouot.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/kristimahoneybooks
🦙 ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS (Out now!)
🦉OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (Gnome Road, March 2026)
12x12 PB, SCBWI, PBSoar, 24CarrotWriting
rep'd by @elisahouot.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/kristimahoneybooks
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Introducing the INCREDIBLE cover design by illustrators
@chantelleburgen.bsky.social for our book OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS coming in March 2026!
(By the same crew that brought you ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS) ⬇️
@chantelleburgen.bsky.social for our book OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS coming in March 2026!
(By the same crew that brought you ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS) ⬇️
Reposted by Kristi Mahoney
At #24 Carrot Writing, we've wrapped up our picture book favorites for you to find a perfect gift and/or mentor text (a gift in itself): www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/h... @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social @kristimahoney.bsky.social
Holiday Book Pick Wrap-Up!
Looking for that perfect something-to-read to wrap up your holiday gift shopping? Browse 24 Carrot Writing's Book Picks for 2025, as well as some of our Book Pick authors' personal favorites to...
www.24carrotwriting.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
At #24 Carrot Writing, we've wrapped up our picture book favorites for you to find a perfect gift and/or mentor text (a gift in itself): www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/h... @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social @kristimahoney.bsky.social
Reposted by Kristi Mahoney
Check out this fun video by PBSoar Member Ana Velez and THE THREE LITTLE GUINEA PIGS featuring ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS by @kristimahoney.bsky.social and @chantelleburgen.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/shorts/S_nv6...
www.youtube.com/shorts/S_nv6...
The 3 Little Guinea Pigs read Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians
YouTube video by Guinea Pigs love books
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November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Check out this fun video by PBSoar Member Ana Velez and THE THREE LITTLE GUINEA PIGS featuring ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS by @kristimahoney.bsky.social and @chantelleburgen.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/shorts/S_nv6...
www.youtube.com/shorts/S_nv6...
Reposted by Kristi Mahoney
This week on #24CarrotWriting Vicky Fang shares excellent advice on creating a series-worthy character and tips for developing a book series. www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/writin... @fangmousbooks.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social @kristimahoney.bsky.social
Writing a Series-Worthy Character
Guest blog by Vicky Fang Having a main character that can drive multiple books is a key part of creating a chapter book series. But how do you create a series-worthy character? I’m...
www.24carrotwriting.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This week on #24CarrotWriting Vicky Fang shares excellent advice on creating a series-worthy character and tips for developing a book series. www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/writin... @fangmousbooks.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social @kristimahoney.bsky.social
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Check out this video book review of THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY NOT CURSED perfect for Halloween (or all year) by PBSoar member @meganwoodward.bsky.social ⬇️
www.youtube.com/shorts/wuh1g...
www.youtube.com/shorts/wuh1g...
The 3 Little Guinea Pigs read This Book is Definitely not Cursed by Megan Woodward.
YouTube video by Guinea Pigs love books
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October 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Check out this video book review of THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY NOT CURSED perfect for Halloween (or all year) by PBSoar member @meganwoodward.bsky.social ⬇️
www.youtube.com/shorts/wuh1g...
www.youtube.com/shorts/wuh1g...
Congrats, @steenahernandez.bsky.social and team! Such a fantastic book!
✨Please join us in wishing a happy 1 year book birthday to this incredible book 🤎LUPITA'S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS by
@steenahernandez.bsky.social
🤎(illustrated by Melissa Castillo) Click the link in our bio to purchase! 🎉
@steenahernandez.bsky.social
🤎(illustrated by Melissa Castillo) Click the link in our bio to purchase! 🎉
October 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Congrats, @steenahernandez.bsky.social and team! Such a fantastic book!
If I could bring REAL Alpacas to picture books events, I would. This is what I do instead…
October 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
If I could bring REAL Alpacas to picture books events, I would. This is what I do instead…
In #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook, @briangehrlein.bsky.social & Jennifer Harney work their magic, juggling both the sweet, lyrical & classic storybook words/setting AND the chaotic, colorful & super fun shenanigans that happen inside Bear’s den. Hilariously distributing bedtimes starting Nov 11, 2025!
October 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
In #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook, @briangehrlein.bsky.social & Jennifer Harney work their magic, juggling both the sweet, lyrical & classic storybook words/setting AND the chaotic, colorful & super fun shenanigans that happen inside Bear’s den. Hilariously distributing bedtimes starting Nov 11, 2025!
Reposted by Kristi Mahoney
One year ago, ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS arrived into the world!🦙📚 Happy 1st book birthday to PB Soar member @kristimahoney.bsky.social & illustrators @chantelleburgen.bsky.social
More good news! If you like it, the second book, OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS, is coming in March 2026 🦉
More good news! If you like it, the second book, OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS, is coming in March 2026 🦉
October 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
One year ago, ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS arrived into the world!🦙📚 Happy 1st book birthday to PB Soar member @kristimahoney.bsky.social & illustrators @chantelleburgen.bsky.social
More good news! If you like it, the second book, OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS, is coming in March 2026 🦉
More good news! If you like it, the second book, OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS, is coming in March 2026 🦉
It's ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS first book birthday & this spunky alpaca loves a celebration!
If you like this one, there's more good news! The 2nd book is coming 3/10/26 --OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (both published by Gnome Road and illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social)
🦙🦉
If you like this one, there's more good news! The 2nd book is coming 3/10/26 --OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (both published by Gnome Road and illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social)
🦙🦉
October 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
It's ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS first book birthday & this spunky alpaca loves a celebration!
If you like this one, there's more good news! The 2nd book is coming 3/10/26 --OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (both published by Gnome Road and illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social)
🦙🦉
If you like this one, there's more good news! The 2nd book is coming 3/10/26 --OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (both published by Gnome Road and illustrated by @chantelleburgen.bsky.social)
🦙🦉
Reposted by Kristi Mahoney
📚👍Happy #AlpacaDay! 🦙
2 #PB recommendations today:
ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS @kristimahoney.bsky.social & C & B Thorne #gnomeroadpublishing
ALPACAS HERE, ALPACAS THERE @carrietillotson.bsky.social & E Chavarri #BeachLaneBooks
My reviews:
#kidlit
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
2 #PB recommendations today:
ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS @kristimahoney.bsky.social & C & B Thorne #gnomeroadpublishing
ALPACAS HERE, ALPACAS THERE @carrietillotson.bsky.social & E Chavarri #BeachLaneBooks
My reviews:
#kidlit
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
September 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
📚👍Happy #AlpacaDay! 🦙
2 #PB recommendations today:
ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS @kristimahoney.bsky.social & C & B Thorne #gnomeroadpublishing
ALPACAS HERE, ALPACAS THERE @carrietillotson.bsky.social & E Chavarri #BeachLaneBooks
My reviews:
#kidlit
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
2 #PB recommendations today:
ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS @kristimahoney.bsky.social & C & B Thorne #gnomeroadpublishing
ALPACAS HERE, ALPACAS THERE @carrietillotson.bsky.social & E Chavarri #BeachLaneBooks
My reviews:
#kidlit
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
Reposted by Kristi Mahoney
How do we stay motivated and get the writing done during difficult times? Join me today at 24 Carrot Writing for my top tips. www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/stayin...
#kidlit
#amwriting
#writingcommunity
#kidlit
#amwriting
#writingcommunity
September 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
How do we stay motivated and get the writing done during difficult times? Join me today at 24 Carrot Writing for my top tips. www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/stayin...
#kidlit
#amwriting
#writingcommunity
#kidlit
#amwriting
#writingcommunity
A queen of organizing and productivity @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social shares her tips to success in the #24CarrotWriting blog. Learn how you can implement her tools - even in your most challenging moments. www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/stayin...
@amanda4kidlit.bsky.social @annieromano.bsky.social
@amanda4kidlit.bsky.social @annieromano.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A queen of organizing and productivity @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social shares her tips to success in the #24CarrotWriting blog. Learn how you can implement her tools - even in your most challenging moments. www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/stayin...
@amanda4kidlit.bsky.social @annieromano.bsky.social
@amanda4kidlit.bsky.social @annieromano.bsky.social
Yesterday, we gathered to celebrate my incredibly talented friend/critique partner
@meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social
on the launch of her beautiful new book GATHER GRATEFUL! (art: Alexandra Finkeldey). With themes of love, gratitude, and togetherness, this book is sure to become a treasured favorite!🍂
@meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social
on the launch of her beautiful new book GATHER GRATEFUL! (art: Alexandra Finkeldey). With themes of love, gratitude, and togetherness, this book is sure to become a treasured favorite!🍂
September 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Yesterday, we gathered to celebrate my incredibly talented friend/critique partner
@meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social
on the launch of her beautiful new book GATHER GRATEFUL! (art: Alexandra Finkeldey). With themes of love, gratitude, and togetherness, this book is sure to become a treasured favorite!🍂
@meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social
on the launch of her beautiful new book GATHER GRATEFUL! (art: Alexandra Finkeldey). With themes of love, gratitude, and togetherness, this book is sure to become a treasured favorite!🍂
DEXTER: THE STAND UP DOG is amazing! Dexter faced hardships, but didn't let them hinder him. This real-life picture book story of adversity will live on through readers for years to come. Highly recommended by both me and Smudge the cat! 🙌 @bonniekelso.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
DEXTER: THE STAND UP DOG is amazing! Dexter faced hardships, but didn't let them hinder him. This real-life picture book story of adversity will live on through readers for years to come. Highly recommended by both me and Smudge the cat! 🙌 @bonniekelso.bsky.social
Alpacas everywhere are headed to the library!
Thank you Ohio County Public Library (in West Virginia) for featuring ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS!
Thank you Ohio County Public Library (in West Virginia) for featuring ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS!
September 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Alpacas everywhere are headed to the library!
Thank you Ohio County Public Library (in West Virginia) for featuring ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS!
Thank you Ohio County Public Library (in West Virginia) for featuring ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS!
Congrats, @darahenrywrites.bsky.social! So excited for you!!
MAZEL TOV, BABY! has arrived in the world! 🎉Written by PBSoar member @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
and illustrated by Varda Livney, this delightful lift-the-flap board book makes an ideal gift! Congrats, Dara!!
and illustrated by Varda Livney, this delightful lift-the-flap board book makes an ideal gift! Congrats, Dara!!
September 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Congrats, @darahenrywrites.bsky.social! So excited for you!!
This INCREDIBLE book, GATHER GRATEFUL, by my friend, CP, and one of my favorite authors is out in the world TODAY!! So happy for you @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social 🍂🙌 For my full, glowing, review check out-- www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/g...
September 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This INCREDIBLE book, GATHER GRATEFUL, by my friend, CP, and one of my favorite authors is out in the world TODAY!! So happy for you @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social 🍂🙌 For my full, glowing, review check out-- www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/g...
Reposted by Kristi Mahoney
One week from today (9/16/25), MAZEL TOV, BABY arrives in the world! 🎉Written by PBSoar member @darahenrywrites.bsky.social and illustrated by Varda Livney, this delightful lift-the-flap board book makes an ideal gift! Pre-order today to arrive next week!
September 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
One week from today (9/16/25), MAZEL TOV, BABY arrives in the world! 🎉Written by PBSoar member @darahenrywrites.bsky.social and illustrated by Varda Livney, this delightful lift-the-flap board book makes an ideal gift! Pre-order today to arrive next week!
Introducing the INCREDIBLE cover design by illustrators
@chantelleburgen.bsky.social for our book OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS coming in March 2026!
(By the same crew that brought you ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS) ⬇️
@chantelleburgen.bsky.social for our book OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS coming in March 2026!
(By the same crew that brought you ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS) ⬇️
September 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Introducing the INCREDIBLE cover design by illustrators
@chantelleburgen.bsky.social for our book OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS coming in March 2026!
(By the same crew that brought you ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS) ⬇️
@chantelleburgen.bsky.social for our book OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS coming in March 2026!
(By the same crew that brought you ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS) ⬇️
My favorite new book-pick for fall is up on #24CarrotWriting's blog --GATHER GRATEFUL by @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social and Alexandra Finkeldey
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GATHER GRATEFUL by @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social is the perfect book to celebrate fall! Read @kristimahoney.bsky.social review and join Megan @anunlikelystory.bsky.social for her launch on September 21. www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks/g... @annieromano.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social
GATHER GRATEFUL by Megan Litwin
Review by Kristi Mahony If you are looking for a book to help welcome in the fall season, Gather Grateful (Candlewick Press, September 2025) by author Megan Litwin and illustrator Alexandra Finkeldey....
www.24carrotwriting.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
My favorite new book-pick for fall is up on #24CarrotWriting's blog --GATHER GRATEFUL by @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social and Alexandra Finkeldey
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Reposted by Kristi Mahoney
✨Please join us in wishing a happy 1 year book birthday 🎂🎉🥳 to this incredible book 😍 HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
(illustrated by Olga Ivanov and Aleksey Ivanov)
(illustrated by Olga Ivanov and Aleksey Ivanov)
September 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
✨Please join us in wishing a happy 1 year book birthday 🎂🎉🥳 to this incredible book 😍 HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS by @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
(illustrated by Olga Ivanov and Aleksey Ivanov)
(illustrated by Olga Ivanov and Aleksey Ivanov)
If you write funny picture books, check out #KidlitChuckleChallenge ⬇️ It's great!
Wow! Great big THANK YOU to Kristi Mahoney for donating a prize for the #KidlitChuckleChallenge this year!
@kristimahoney.bsky.social is offering a winner's choice of a critique (pitch, query, or PB manuscript) OR a signed copy of ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS.
@kristimahoney.bsky.social is offering a winner's choice of a critique (pitch, query, or PB manuscript) OR a signed copy of ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS.
September 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
If you write funny picture books, check out #KidlitChuckleChallenge ⬇️ It's great!
Wouldn’t it be amazing if REAL alpacas came to the library? Thanks to In The Meadow Farm and Lunenburg Public Library, this happened last week! We read ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS and got to meet the sweetest alpacas ever—Jak and Phantom! Turns out they make better visitors than librarians 😉
August 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Wouldn’t it be amazing if REAL alpacas came to the library? Thanks to In The Meadow Farm and Lunenburg Public Library, this happened last week! We read ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS and got to meet the sweetest alpacas ever—Jak and Phantom! Turns out they make better visitors than librarians 😉