Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚
@lindsayleslie.bsky.social
Tickle-fight champion. People-watching connoisseur. Lover of all things snark. Oh, and I dream up picture books!
GUS HEARTS THE BUS (July 1, 2025) | SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY | DUSK EXPLORERS | Etc.
rep’d by Charlotte Wenger
www.lindsayleslie.com
GUS HEARTS THE BUS (July 1, 2025) | SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY | DUSK EXPLORERS | Etc.
rep’d by Charlotte Wenger
www.lindsayleslie.com
Reposted by Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚
After a busy week, yesterday I got to hear wonderful #picturebook authors @coffeycreative.bsky.social @karilavellewrites.bsky.social and @lindsayleslie.bsky.social talking and about the power of critique groups at the @scbwiatx.bsky.social monthly meeting at @bookpeople.com. So good! #scbwi
August 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
After a busy week, yesterday I got to hear wonderful #picturebook authors @coffeycreative.bsky.social @karilavellewrites.bsky.social and @lindsayleslie.bsky.social talking and about the power of critique groups at the @scbwiatx.bsky.social monthly meeting at @bookpeople.com. So good! #scbwi
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As the flowers bloom & the sun is shining, check out our favorite Diverse Picture Books About Nature. 🦋☀️🌷📕
www.kidlit.tv/2025/07/dive...
@candlewickpress.bsky.social @alexmorssauthor.bsky.social @seantaylorreal.bsky.social @carmenmok.bsky.social @saraoleary.bsky.social @lindsayleslie.bsky.social
www.kidlit.tv/2025/07/dive...
@candlewickpress.bsky.social @alexmorssauthor.bsky.social @seantaylorreal.bsky.social @carmenmok.bsky.social @saraoleary.bsky.social @lindsayleslie.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
As the flowers bloom & the sun is shining, check out our favorite Diverse Picture Books About Nature. 🦋☀️🌷📕
www.kidlit.tv/2025/07/dive...
@candlewickpress.bsky.social @alexmorssauthor.bsky.social @seantaylorreal.bsky.social @carmenmok.bsky.social @saraoleary.bsky.social @lindsayleslie.bsky.social
www.kidlit.tv/2025/07/dive...
@candlewickpress.bsky.social @alexmorssauthor.bsky.social @seantaylorreal.bsky.social @carmenmok.bsky.social @saraoleary.bsky.social @lindsayleslie.bsky.social
I’m celebrating a #bookbirthday today! Welcome to the world, GUS HEARTS THE BUS! May you zoom into young readers’ hearts. 💕 @geetaladi.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I’m celebrating a #bookbirthday today! Welcome to the world, GUS HEARTS THE BUS! May you zoom into young readers’ hearts. 💕 @geetaladi.bsky.social
Whenever I get a chance to connect with @viviankirkfield.bsky.social, it’s a good day! She is such a lifter of writers, educators & librarians, and held dear by all of us in the kidlit community. Thanks for hosting me on your blog, Vivian!
viviankirkfield.com/2025/06/28/w...
viviankirkfield.com/2025/06/28/w...
Will Write for Cookies: LINDSAY LESLIE Plus Giveaway
WILL WRITE FOR COOKIES INSIGHT – INFORMATION – INSPIRATION FOR WRITERS, ILLUSTRATORS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS,AND BOOK LOVERS EVERYWHERE TODAY’S GUEST LINDSAY LESLIE I’ve known today…
viviankirkfield.com
June 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Whenever I get a chance to connect with @viviankirkfield.bsky.social, it’s a good day! She is such a lifter of writers, educators & librarians, and held dear by all of us in the kidlit community. Thanks for hosting me on your blog, Vivian!
viviankirkfield.com/2025/06/28/w...
viviankirkfield.com/2025/06/28/w...
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Will you write for cookies? How about for a Tart Cherry Pie recipe from a former pie company owner? Please don't miss this inspiring interview w/the fabulous @lindsayleslie.bsky.social and snag her NO FAIL CRUST recipe & a chance to win a copy of her newest book viviankirkfield.com/2025/06/28/w...
June 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Will you write for cookies? How about for a Tart Cherry Pie recipe from a former pie company owner? Please don't miss this inspiring interview w/the fabulous @lindsayleslie.bsky.social and snag her NO FAIL CRUST recipe & a chance to win a copy of her newest book viviankirkfield.com/2025/06/28/w...
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, GUS HEARTS THE BUS by @lindsayleslie.bsky.social, illustrated by @geetaladi.bsky.social (Sleeping Bear Press) out on July 1.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... (+ more ways to win)
June 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, GUS HEARTS THE BUS by @lindsayleslie.bsky.social, illustrated by @geetaladi.bsky.social (Sleeping Bear Press) out on July 1.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... (+ more ways to win)
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Thank you @lindsayleslie.bsky.social for the interview!
June 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thank you @lindsayleslie.bsky.social for the interview!
Reposted by Lindsay Leslie 🖊️📚
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (June 20): www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... Inside: Messy Characters, POV in Picture Books, Hiring Illustrators, more. Thanks @cyndiharvell.bsky.social for the illustration, @lindsayleslie.bsky.social & @tanyakonerman.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (6/20/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
www.kidlit411.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (June 20): www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... Inside: Messy Characters, POV in Picture Books, Hiring Illustrators, more. Thanks @cyndiharvell.bsky.social for the illustration, @lindsayleslie.bsky.social & @tanyakonerman.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
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When Gus and his family go on an outing and take the city bus to get there, Gus realizes he HEARTS the bus...
Join Lindsay Leslie on July 13th discussing and signing her picture book GUS HEARTS THE BUS!
More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
@lindsayleslie.bsky.social
Join Lindsay Leslie on July 13th discussing and signing her picture book GUS HEARTS THE BUS!
More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
@lindsayleslie.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
When Gus and his family go on an outing and take the city bus to get there, Gus realizes he HEARTS the bus...
Join Lindsay Leslie on July 13th discussing and signing her picture book GUS HEARTS THE BUS!
More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
@lindsayleslie.bsky.social
Join Lindsay Leslie on July 13th discussing and signing her picture book GUS HEARTS THE BUS!
More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
@lindsayleslie.bsky.social
A little cover reveal for you today…
GUS HEARTS THE BUS
Illustrated by Geeta Ladi
July 1, 2025
Sleeping Bear Books
Everyone of us knows a Gus, whether you are Gus, have a Gus, or are acquainted with a Gus. This story is all about passions & pursuing them with abandon!
GUS HEARTS THE BUS
Illustrated by Geeta Ladi
July 1, 2025
Sleeping Bear Books
Everyone of us knows a Gus, whether you are Gus, have a Gus, or are acquainted with a Gus. This story is all about passions & pursuing them with abandon!
April 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A little cover reveal for you today…
GUS HEARTS THE BUS
Illustrated by Geeta Ladi
July 1, 2025
Sleeping Bear Books
Everyone of us knows a Gus, whether you are Gus, have a Gus, or are acquainted with a Gus. This story is all about passions & pursuing them with abandon!
GUS HEARTS THE BUS
Illustrated by Geeta Ladi
July 1, 2025
Sleeping Bear Books
Everyone of us knows a Gus, whether you are Gus, have a Gus, or are acquainted with a Gus. This story is all about passions & pursuing them with abandon!
Join @karilavellewrites.bsky.social and me at the Arlington Public Library this Saturday (3/15) to kick off Spring Break 2025 with:
BATTLE OF THE GENRES! It will be good times and loads of fun!!
More info here 👉🏻 arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/13910488
BATTLE OF THE GENRES! It will be good times and loads of fun!!
More info here 👉🏻 arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/13910488
March 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Join @karilavellewrites.bsky.social and me at the Arlington Public Library this Saturday (3/15) to kick off Spring Break 2025 with:
BATTLE OF THE GENRES! It will be good times and loads of fun!!
More info here 👉🏻 arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/13910488
BATTLE OF THE GENRES! It will be good times and loads of fun!!
More info here 👉🏻 arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/13910488
I’m gearing up for this fantastic day of all things books w/ all these talented creators!!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Calling all cool cats of Central Texas - mark your calendars for a full-day of fun & FREE activities for all ages! @karilavellewrites.bsky.social @lindsayleslie.bsky.social @katfcomix.bsky.social @lalenafisher.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I’m gearing up for this fantastic day of all things books w/ all these talented creators!!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Where are my elementary librarians & teachers? I’m giving away paperback copies of SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY! Reply with what is a must-have in your library (besides books!), and you will be entered into a drawing. I’ll pick 3 winners. Good luck!! Ends 1/8 @ 11:59 pm.
January 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Where are my elementary librarians & teachers? I’m giving away paperback copies of SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY! Reply with what is a must-have in your library (besides books!), and you will be entered into a drawing. I’ll pick 3 winners. Good luck!! Ends 1/8 @ 11:59 pm.
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year:
WORLD READ ALOUD DAY!
Feb. 5, 2025
If you’d like me to Zoom into your students’ classroom, read a book, book talk, & answer Q&A, I’d love nothing more!
Sign up here 👇🏻
m.signupgenius.com#!/showSignUp...
#librarians #educators #kidlit #WRAD
WORLD READ ALOUD DAY!
Feb. 5, 2025
If you’d like me to Zoom into your students’ classroom, read a book, book talk, & answer Q&A, I’d love nothing more!
Sign up here 👇🏻
m.signupgenius.com#!/showSignUp...
#librarians #educators #kidlit #WRAD
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December 3, 2024 at 8:31 PM
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year:
WORLD READ ALOUD DAY!
Feb. 5, 2025
If you’d like me to Zoom into your students’ classroom, read a book, book talk, & answer Q&A, I’d love nothing more!
Sign up here 👇🏻
m.signupgenius.com#!/showSignUp...
#librarians #educators #kidlit #WRAD
WORLD READ ALOUD DAY!
Feb. 5, 2025
If you’d like me to Zoom into your students’ classroom, read a book, book talk, & answer Q&A, I’d love nothing more!
Sign up here 👇🏻
m.signupgenius.com#!/showSignUp...
#librarians #educators #kidlit #WRAD
I had 666 people I was following and needed to immediately change that!
😈 be gone
😈 be gone
November 19, 2024 at 11:56 PM
I had 666 people I was following and needed to immediately change that!
😈 be gone
😈 be gone
I’m glad I don’t have to say the word “tweet” or derivations thereof any more.
November 19, 2024 at 6:57 PM
I’m glad I don’t have to say the word “tweet” or derivations thereof any more.
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I made a starter pack of Austin Kid Lit Authors! If you're looking for a bunch of fun, passionate, kid lit writers to follow, this is a great place to start!
go.bsky.app/Rke2No5
go.bsky.app/Rke2No5
November 18, 2024 at 6:09 PM
I made a starter pack of Austin Kid Lit Authors! If you're looking for a bunch of fun, passionate, kid lit writers to follow, this is a great place to start!
go.bsky.app/Rke2No5
go.bsky.app/Rke2No5
When reality is far better than fiction.
Happy 24th anniversary to my co-author in life:
@ryan-leslie.bsky.social!
Happy 24th anniversary to my co-author in life:
@ryan-leslie.bsky.social!
November 18, 2024 at 6:48 PM
When reality is far better than fiction.
Happy 24th anniversary to my co-author in life:
@ryan-leslie.bsky.social!
Happy 24th anniversary to my co-author in life:
@ryan-leslie.bsky.social!
Anne Wynter is cooking up the perfect story at The Texas Book Festival!!
November 17, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Anne Wynter is cooking up the perfect story at The Texas Book Festival!!
Doing her BUTT OR FACE? thing at the Texas Book Festival! GO @karilavelle.bsky.social!!!
November 17, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Doing her BUTT OR FACE? thing at the Texas Book Festival! GO @karilavelle.bsky.social!!!
The many faces of me while reading to kiddos. 😂
November 16, 2024 at 9:25 PM
The many faces of me while reading to kiddos. 😂
I’m going to spend my time making sure kids know the power of books.
I’ll be here this weekend, doing just that:
www.readingisrevolutionary.org/read-to-me-p...
I’ll be here this weekend, doing just that:
www.readingisrevolutionary.org/read-to-me-p...
November 15, 2024 at 4:31 PM
I’m going to spend my time making sure kids know the power of books.
I’ll be here this weekend, doing just that:
www.readingisrevolutionary.org/read-to-me-p...
I’ll be here this weekend, doing just that:
www.readingisrevolutionary.org/read-to-me-p...
My very first nonfiction PB is out on sub! (I never thought I would utter those words.)
Plz give it a 🤞🤞🤞!!!
Plz give it a 🤞🤞🤞!!!
June 20, 2024 at 7:03 PM
My very first nonfiction PB is out on sub! (I never thought I would utter those words.)
Plz give it a 🤞🤞🤞!!!
Plz give it a 🤞🤞🤞!!!
This past year has been one of growth for me in my writing.
☑️ Work with novelist husband to create a hilarious fantasy MG graphic novel. Now on sub!
☑️ Research and write my very first nonfiction PB. Now with my critique partners!
This old fiction PB writer is learning new tricks.
☑️ Work with novelist husband to create a hilarious fantasy MG graphic novel. Now on sub!
☑️ Research and write my very first nonfiction PB. Now with my critique partners!
This old fiction PB writer is learning new tricks.
November 16, 2023 at 10:40 PM
This past year has been one of growth for me in my writing.
☑️ Work with novelist husband to create a hilarious fantasy MG graphic novel. Now on sub!
☑️ Research and write my very first nonfiction PB. Now with my critique partners!
This old fiction PB writer is learning new tricks.
☑️ Work with novelist husband to create a hilarious fantasy MG graphic novel. Now on sub!
☑️ Research and write my very first nonfiction PB. Now with my critique partners!
This old fiction PB writer is learning new tricks.