Lauren H. Kerstein
@laurenkerstein.bsky.social
Author. Therapist. Ghost Writer. Developmental Editor.
#12x12PB #EastWestLit #SCBWI #kidlit #ReVISIONweek
www.LaurenKerstein.net
#12x12PB #EastWestLit #SCBWI #kidlit #ReVISIONweek
www.LaurenKerstein.net
I am thrilled to be on @kidlit411.bsky.social's weekly big list of #kidlit links and #giveaways! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #beccastadtlander @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
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.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I am thrilled to be on @kidlit411.bsky.social's weekly big list of #kidlit links and #giveaways! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #beccastadtlander @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
Reposted by Lauren H. Kerstein
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)
I want to send you a copy of ROSIE THE DRAGON AND CHARLIE MAKE WAVES or ROSIE THE DRAGON AND CHARLIE SAY GOOD NIGHT plus fun swag!
#giveaway #books #win #trending #dragonbooks #kidlit #kidlitart
#giveaway #books #win #trending #dragonbooks #kidlit #kidlitart
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I want to send you a copy of ROSIE THE DRAGON AND CHARLIE MAKE WAVES or ROSIE THE DRAGON AND CHARLIE SAY GOOD NIGHT plus fun swag!
#giveaway #books #win #trending #dragonbooks #kidlit #kidlitart
#giveaway #books #win #trending #dragonbooks #kidlit #kidlitart
Best time celebrating HOPE RODE & WORTHY's #bookbirthday with @andreaywang.bsky.social at @boulderbookstore.bsky.social! TY to the staff for everything. TY @carmelacoyle.bsky.social @susanwroble.bsky.social & @dowphumiruk.bsky.social. How lucky are we to have such wonderful friends & family!
#kidlit
#kidlit
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Best time celebrating HOPE RODE & WORTHY's #bookbirthday with @andreaywang.bsky.social at @boulderbookstore.bsky.social! TY to the staff for everything. TY @carmelacoyle.bsky.social @susanwroble.bsky.social & @dowphumiruk.bsky.social. How lucky are we to have such wonderful friends & family!
#kidlit
#kidlit
The #ReVISIONweek prize post is UP!
TY contributors! @meganefreeman.bsky.social @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social @imaginationsoup.bsky.social @juliefhedlund.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social #JimAverbeck @literallylynne.bsky.social & @shannonstocker.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
TY contributors! @meganefreeman.bsky.social @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social @imaginationsoup.bsky.social @juliefhedlund.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social #JimAverbeck @literallylynne.bsky.social & @shannonstocker.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
#ReVISIONweek 2025 Prize Winners!
First, we want to thank EVERYONE who participated in #ReVISIONweek. Each year, we find ourselves so inspired by this event, and this year was no different! You can all consider yourselves winners b…
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November 11, 2025 at 3:57 AM
It was so much fun finishing up final details for our #book #event tomorrow. Planning an event with @andreaywang.bsky.social is the best! We hope you will join us at the @boulderbookstore.bsky.social TOMORROW! I mean, did you see those awesome cookies Andrea ordered. You need to eat one! 🤩
November 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It was so much fun finishing up final details for our #book #event tomorrow. Planning an event with @andreaywang.bsky.social is the best! We hope you will join us at the @boulderbookstore.bsky.social TOMORROW! I mean, did you see those awesome cookies Andrea ordered. You need to eat one! 🤩
I can't believe it has been two years since REMEMBERING SUNDAYS WITH GRANDPA danced to bookshelves.
Illo #NanetteRegan
Publ @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
In honor of the #bookbirthday, consider a donation to: Judi's House - For Grieving Children and Families share.google/0ZXzS2MHe335...
#kidlit
Illo #NanetteRegan
Publ @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
In honor of the #bookbirthday, consider a donation to: Judi's House - For Grieving Children and Families share.google/0ZXzS2MHe335...
#kidlit
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I can't believe it has been two years since REMEMBERING SUNDAYS WITH GRANDPA danced to bookshelves.
Illo #NanetteRegan
Publ @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
In honor of the #bookbirthday, consider a donation to: Judi's House - For Grieving Children and Families share.google/0ZXzS2MHe335...
#kidlit
Illo #NanetteRegan
Publ @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
In honor of the #bookbirthday, consider a donation to: Judi's House - For Grieving Children and Families share.google/0ZXzS2MHe335...
#kidlit
Thank you for hosting us! I can't wait!
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
Join us next Sunday to celebrate two amazing children's book authors, @andreaywang.bsky.social & @laurenkerstein.bsky.social, & their beautiful new nonfiction picture books for kids, "Worthy" & "Hope Rode"! This is a FREE event! RSVP: WangKersteinBBS.eventbrite.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Thank you for hosting us! I can't wait!
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
The #ReVISIONweek prize post is UP! Scan the QR code to check it out. Thank you for #revising with us! We hope you are feeling energized and inspired!
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
October 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The #ReVISIONweek prize post is UP! Scan the QR code to check it out. Thank you for #revising with us! We hope you are feeling energized and inspired!
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
Day Seven has arrived! A little post and a ZOOOOOM!
We can't wait!
#Kidlit #kidlitauthors #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
We can't wait!
#Kidlit #kidlitauthors #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
October 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Day Seven has arrived! A little post and a ZOOOOOM!
We can't wait!
#Kidlit #kidlitauthors #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
We can't wait!
#Kidlit #kidlitauthors #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
October 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
#ReVISIONweek Day Five is up! Learn the Magic of Musicality with @shannonstocker.bsky.social
Today's writing goals:
1. Begin revising back matter with musicality and kid-sensibility in mind.
2. Read and review mentor texts.
3. Take a walk.
What are your goals?
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
Today's writing goals:
1. Begin revising back matter with musicality and kid-sensibility in mind.
2. Read and review mentor texts.
3. Take a walk.
What are your goals?
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
October 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#ReVISIONweek Day Five is up! Learn the Magic of Musicality with @shannonstocker.bsky.social
Today's writing goals:
1. Begin revising back matter with musicality and kid-sensibility in mind.
2. Read and review mentor texts.
3. Take a walk.
What are your goals?
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
Today's writing goals:
1. Begin revising back matter with musicality and kid-sensibility in mind.
2. Read and review mentor texts.
3. Take a walk.
What are your goals?
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
Day #3 is up! My goals:
Read mentor texts (& review because reviews REALLY help creators!)
Continue revising ms #1
Read revisions I did on ms #2 (aloud!)
Self care: Take a walk & possibly a quick nap!
What are your goals? What will you do for self care?
#kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
Read mentor texts (& review because reviews REALLY help creators!)
Continue revising ms #1
Read revisions I did on ms #2 (aloud!)
Self care: Take a walk & possibly a quick nap!
What are your goals? What will you do for self care?
#kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
October 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Day #3 is up! My goals:
Read mentor texts (& review because reviews REALLY help creators!)
Continue revising ms #1
Read revisions I did on ms #2 (aloud!)
Self care: Take a walk & possibly a quick nap!
What are your goals? What will you do for self care?
#kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
Read mentor texts (& review because reviews REALLY help creators!)
Continue revising ms #1
Read revisions I did on ms #2 (aloud!)
Self care: Take a walk & possibly a quick nap!
What are your goals? What will you do for self care?
#kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
It's Day 2! What's your plan? I'm going to spend time on the manuscript I revised yesterday, & I really want to dive into the 2nd ms I planned to revise yesterday & didn't because I ended up working more on the 1st ms. I have a lot of meetings today, so we will see!
#kidlit #kidlitart #writing
#kidlit #kidlitart #writing
October 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's Day 2! What's your plan? I'm going to spend time on the manuscript I revised yesterday, & I really want to dive into the 2nd ms I planned to revise yesterday & didn't because I ended up working more on the 1st ms. I have a lot of meetings today, so we will see!
#kidlit #kidlitart #writing
#kidlit #kidlitart #writing
October 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Thank you for hosting me, Kathy! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/10/21/b...
@unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart
@unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart
Book Giveaway: HOPE RODE by Lauren H. Kerstein
Author Lauren H. Kerstein has written a new picture book titled HOPE RODE, illustrated by Becca Stadtlander and published by Union Square Kids on August 12, 2025. Union Square Kids has agreed to sh…
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October 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Thank you for hosting me, Kathy! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/10/21/b...
@unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart
@unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart
It's time to sign up for #ReVISIONweek! HOORAY! Scan the QR code or click on the link below. Lynne, Shannon, & I love coming together as a community to revise! laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/q... #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity #authors #illustrators #fridaymotivation
October 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's time to sign up for #ReVISIONweek! HOORAY! Scan the QR code or click on the link below. Lynne, Shannon, & I love coming together as a community to revise! laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/q... #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity #authors #illustrators #fridaymotivation
It's time! It's time! It's time! #ReVISIONweek registration is here!
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#kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
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#kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
Quick-Read Crafty Tips: #ReVISIONweek Registration is HERE!
It’s time! It’s time! It’s time! Are you as excited as Lynne, Shannon, and me? We hope so! Registering is simple. Just add your name to the comments. Bonus points if you add a #Re…
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October 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
It's time! It's time! It's time! #ReVISIONweek registration is here!
laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/q...
#kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
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#kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
October 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Reposted by Lauren H. Kerstein
This is a fun and friendly event.
#ReVISIONweek is around the corner! @Literallylynne.bsky.social @shannonstocker.bsky.social, and I can't wait to #revise with you! Check out my latest blog post: laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/q...
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
Quick-Read Crafty Tips: #ReVISIONweek Updates and MORE!
Guess what?! #ReVISIONweek is just around the corner! Lynne, Shannon, and I are looking forward to opening new revision doors with you October 22-29th! Here’s what you need to know: Registrat…
laurenkerstein.wordpress.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This is a fun and friendly event.
#ReVISIONweek is around the corner! @Literallylynne.bsky.social @shannonstocker.bsky.social, and I can't wait to #revise with you! Check out my latest blog post: laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/q...
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
Quick-Read Crafty Tips: #ReVISIONweek Updates and MORE!
Guess what?! #ReVISIONweek is just around the corner! Lynne, Shannon, and I are looking forward to opening new revision doors with you October 22-29th! Here’s what you need to know: Registrat…
laurenkerstein.wordpress.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#ReVISIONweek is around the corner! @Literallylynne.bsky.social @shannonstocker.bsky.social, and I can't wait to #revise with you! Check out my latest blog post: laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/q...
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
Thank you so much for sharing, @jeannewharvey.bsky.social!
"Although I was in the comfort of my own home, and didn’t have to ride through snow, sleet, rain, and intense heat, there were days I felt like I’d ridden thousands of miles in order to polish this manuscript until it did justice to these bold and brave women."- @laurenkerstein.bsky.social 📚🏇
Happy (belated) Book Birthday to HOPE RODE + 9 Qs with author @laurenkerstein.bsky.social Illus. Becca Stadtlander (Union Square Kids) erindealey.com/book-birthda... This one's for you, dear librarians ! #Skybrarians #KidlitMegaFeed #SkyBlogger #EduSky @eastwestlit.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Thank you so much for sharing, @jeannewharvey.bsky.social!
Reposted by Lauren H. Kerstein
Thank you Siobhan Ciminera, VP/ Ed. Director Simon Spotlight for joining our ZOOMtacular!. @simonkids.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social @lmperdew.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @shihopate.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Thank you Siobhan Ciminera, VP/ Ed. Director Simon Spotlight for joining our ZOOMtacular!. @simonkids.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social @lmperdew.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @shihopate.bsky.social
Thank you for hosting me, @erindealey.bsky.social You are such an inspiration! Thank you for all you do and the beautiful books you write! 🐎🐎🐎💖💖💖
Happy (belated) Book Birthday to HOPE RODE + 9 Qs with author @laurenkerstein.bsky.social Illus. Becca Stadtlander (Union Square Kids) erindealey.com/book-birthda... This one's for you, dear librarians ! #Skybrarians #KidlitMegaFeed #SkyBlogger #EduSky @eastwestlit.bsky.social
Happy (belated) Birthday to HOPE RODE + 9 Qs with author Lauren H. Kerstein. - Erin Dealey, Children's Author
HOPE RODE + Qs with author Lauren H. Kerstein about her new picture book.
erindealey.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Thank you for hosting me, @erindealey.bsky.social You are such an inspiration! Thank you for all you do and the beautiful books you write! 🐎🐎🐎💖💖💖