Karen Richard, MSc-SLP
@madelive.bsky.social
Retired SLP. Kidlit fanatic. Unapologetic nerd. Publishing tech startup founder on a mission to empower aspiring kidlit authors. 🇨🇦
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Hi, I'm Karen Richard, a former #SLP and #Storyteller turned #StartUp founder and #AuthorCoach. Empowering aspiring #KidLit authors to fill the world with stories that matter.
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Newly Updated!
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids
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#ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids
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#ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids - Pragmatic Mom
58 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids including topics such as disability and neurodiversity.
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February 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Newly Updated!
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids
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#ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids
buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen
#ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit
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45 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children’s Books
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#Jewish #KidLit #contemporary
45 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children’s Books
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#Jewish #KidLit #contemporary
45 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children's Books - Pragmatic Mom
38 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children's Books. A book list to show Jewish modern day life around the world.
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February 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Newly Updated!
45 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children’s Books
buff.ly/3xLMk5p via @pragmaticmom
#Jewish #KidLit #contemporary
45 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children’s Books
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#Jewish #KidLit #contemporary
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30 Wonderful Multicultural Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
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#ReadYourWorld #boardbooks #diverse
30 Wonderful Multicultural Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
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#ReadYourWorld #boardbooks #diverse
Multicultural Board Books: Top 10 Picks - Pragmatic Mom
20 Wonderful Multicultural Board Books for Babies and Toddlers. A fantastic selection of diverse books for storytime.
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February 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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30 Wonderful Multicultural Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
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#ReadYourWorld #boardbooks #diverse
30 Wonderful Multicultural Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
buff.ly/3uWm82Z via @pragmaticmom
#ReadYourWorld #boardbooks #diverse
Adding this to my list! Haven’t read it yet but I imagine it will be a fabulous book for all schools to have on their shelves.
MORE THAN WORDS by Roz McLean describes many different ways of communicating. Loved the beautiful illustrations! I especially appreciate this book for all the quiet kids who communicate in their own unique ways. It would be great for classroom discussion! #kidlit 👍🏻📚 #primarysky #booksky
February 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Adding this to my list! Haven’t read it yet but I imagine it will be a fabulous book for all schools to have on their shelves.
🇨🇦 Canadian Authors! 🇨🇦
Canadian authors: registration for the Public Lending Right #PLR program is open now until May 1, 2025. This awesome program pays royalties to Canadian authors for books in Canadian public libraries. For those already enrolled, payments should be arriving soon.
publiclendingright.ca
publiclendingright.ca
The Public Lending Right (PLR) Program
It pays to have your books in Canada’s libraries! Learn more about the Public Lending Right Program
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February 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🇨🇦 Canadian Authors! 🇨🇦
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It's always been the case that "buying" an ebook from amazon was only actually a loan they could rescind at any point, but lately Amazon have gone harder on this, and it is 100% so that they can wipe banned books from your libraries without your consent.
Buy direct from authors. Get your files.
Buy direct from authors. Get your files.
February 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It's always been the case that "buying" an ebook from amazon was only actually a loan they could rescind at any point, but lately Amazon have gone harder on this, and it is 100% so that they can wipe banned books from your libraries without your consent.
Buy direct from authors. Get your files.
Buy direct from authors. Get your files.
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February 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Yes!! I’ve been hearing/reading/saying this for weeks. This is what they want you to pay attention to. It’s a distraction from everything else that’s happening in the background. Pay attention. Look deeper.
February 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Yes!! I’ve been hearing/reading/saying this for weeks. This is what they want you to pay attention to. It’s a distraction from everything else that’s happening in the background. Pay attention. Look deeper.
Still scratching my head how leaving to live your freckles is seen as a DEI threat worth of banning this book by Julianne Moore. Here’s a reminder to add it to your own library since it’s being banned from schools. Thanks for the post on this one @penamerica.bsky.social
#imwiththebanned #kidlit
#imwiththebanned #kidlit
February 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Still scratching my head how leaving to live your freckles is seen as a DEI threat worth of banning this book by Julianne Moore. Here’s a reminder to add it to your own library since it’s being banned from schools. Thanks for the post on this one @penamerica.bsky.social
#imwiththebanned #kidlit
#imwiththebanned #kidlit
…orrrr… we could just celebrate any kid who reads for fun, entertainment, or any other reason. Never mind how gross it is to add a pinch of food shaming?!
Can you imagine how adult readers would respond to this? "Sorry...no more mysteries or romance novels until you polish off Crime and Punishment..."
Oof.
February 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
…orrrr… we could just celebrate any kid who reads for fun, entertainment, or any other reason. Never mind how gross it is to add a pinch of food shaming?!
Are picture books undervalued? Author and LoC Ambassador for young people’s literature Mac Barnett thinks so — and so do I.
#KidLit #literacy #reading #publishing #selfpublishing
www.npr.org/2025/02/07/n...
#KidLit #literacy #reading #publishing #selfpublishing
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Are picture books undervalued? Our new 'ambassador' of children's books thinks so
Picture book author Mac Barnett has been named the Library of Congress' new ambassador for young people's literature. He discusses what the role means when engaging kids in reading can be a struggle.
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February 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Are picture books undervalued? Author and LoC Ambassador for young people’s literature Mac Barnett thinks so — and so do I.
#KidLit #literacy #reading #publishing #selfpublishing
www.npr.org/2025/02/07/n...
#KidLit #literacy #reading #publishing #selfpublishing
www.npr.org/2025/02/07/n...
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I feel like we remove power from amazon by NOT TALKING ABOUT AMAZON.
Mention the library. Mention the indie bookseller. Mention the direct stores.
LINK to the publisher or the direct store or the author website.
You don’t even have to bring up Amazon or link to them.
Mention the library. Mention the indie bookseller. Mention the direct stores.
LINK to the publisher or the direct store or the author website.
You don’t even have to bring up Amazon or link to them.
February 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I feel like we remove power from amazon by NOT TALKING ABOUT AMAZON.
Mention the library. Mention the indie bookseller. Mention the direct stores.
LINK to the publisher or the direct store or the author website.
You don’t even have to bring up Amazon or link to them.
Mention the library. Mention the indie bookseller. Mention the direct stores.
LINK to the publisher or the direct store or the author website.
You don’t even have to bring up Amazon or link to them.
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Quite obvious:
February 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Quite obvious:
Hi, I'm Karen Richard, a former #SLP and #Storyteller turned #StartUp founder and #AuthorCoach. Empowering aspiring #KidLit authors to fill the world with stories that matter.
Self-Publishing Software and Support: made.live
Self-Publishing Software and Support: made.live
February 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Hi, I'm Karen Richard, a former #SLP and #Storyteller turned #StartUp founder and #AuthorCoach. Empowering aspiring #KidLit authors to fill the world with stories that matter.
Self-Publishing Software and Support: made.live
Self-Publishing Software and Support: made.live
For my friends looking to support more 🇨🇦 businesses. Here's a great list or Canadian brands to look for on store shelves. Screenshot it, save it to your favorites, and check it out next time you go shopping.
#shopCanadian
#shopCanadian
February 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
For my friends looking to support more 🇨🇦 businesses. Here's a great list or Canadian brands to look for on store shelves. Screenshot it, save it to your favorites, and check it out next time you go shopping.
#shopCanadian
#shopCanadian
I am so proud to see SIXTEEN Canadian books made the ALA's 2025 Rainbow Book List. Want to know how to support 🇨🇦 and 🏳️🌈 authors? #buyCanadianBooks !!
Representation matters. Bravo, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Representation matters. Bravo, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Sixteen (yes, sixteen!) Canadian books were included on the ALA's 2025 Rainbow Book List. The annual list highlights books with significant and authentic 2SLGBTQTIA+ representation recommended for young readers. #BookSky
Details: bit.ly/4gvTRpo
Details: bit.ly/4gvTRpo
The 2025 Rainbow Book List features 16 Canadian titles
Sixteen Canadian titles have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Rainbow Book List. Created by the Rainbow Book List Committee of the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association, the l...
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February 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I am so proud to see SIXTEEN Canadian books made the ALA's 2025 Rainbow Book List. Want to know how to support 🇨🇦 and 🏳️🌈 authors? #buyCanadianBooks !!
Representation matters. Bravo, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Representation matters. Bravo, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Amazing news for those looking for alternatives!!
Flashes, a photo-sharing app for Bluesky, opens beta
Flashes, a photo-sharing app for Bluesky, opens beta
Flashes, an Instagram alternative built on top of the Bluesky social network, is now opening its doors to beta testers. Announced just weeks ago, the app offers people a means of exiting Meta’s social networking empire for a more open alternative, while…
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February 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Amazing news for those looking for alternatives!!
Great reminder about process and progress… #writingcommunity
"It’s not just the final story—that pitch-perfect and cleanly-edited draft or the beautifully bound book that you and (hopefully) readers can hold—that matters. What matters the most is the blank page where you start."
www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
From Chaos to Clarity: What Old Writing Notebooks Teach Us About Creativity, Storytelling, and Growth
Author Angela Brown discusses what old writing notebooks teach writers about creativity, storytelling, and growth as writers. This includes remembering the ups and downs of the creative process and how we get from the blank page to the finished book.
www.writersdigest.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Great reminder about process and progress… #writingcommunity
Trying to keep up with copyright and AI? We have a recent update from @copyrightalliance.org !!
On Jan. 29, the U.S. #Copyright Office released Part 2 of its #AI Study, analyzing issues re: the copyrightability of works that are partially or wholly generated by AI. Read our report summary by Jackeline Zelaya to learn what the Office has to say! copyrightalliance.org/ai-report-pa...
February 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Trying to keep up with copyright and AI? We have a recent update from @copyrightalliance.org !!
It’s 🎉 #KidLitArtPostcard 🎉 day! The perfect day to find your ideal illustration style or the artist for your next project. Check it out and make some connections!!
February 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It’s 🎉 #KidLitArtPostcard 🎉 day! The perfect day to find your ideal illustration style or the artist for your next project. Check it out and make some connections!!
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#TLSkyChat A6: The ALSC Notable Children's Books List was released last week. www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
Notable Children's Books - 2025 under construction
Each year a committee of ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outs...
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February 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
#TLSkyChat A6: The ALSC Notable Children's Books List was released last week. www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
My TBR pile just keeps growing
#TLSkyChat A6. I always look forward to the Rise List!
2024 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 has been promoting quality feminist literature for young readers since 2002 as a part of the Feminist Task Force and the Social Responsibilities Round Table...
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February 6, 2025 at 3:12 AM
My TBR pile just keeps growing
🚨Attention PB authors looking for illustration inspiration! Check out #KidLitArtPostcard day (tomorrow). A great opportunity to find your ideal art style (and maybe your next illustrator).
Hello new and old #kidlit - Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day! You can read all about the monthly #kidlitart event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
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February 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
🚨Attention PB authors looking for illustration inspiration! Check out #KidLitArtPostcard day (tomorrow). A great opportunity to find your ideal art style (and maybe your next illustrator).
So happy I finally made the leap over here. Reminiscent of early-days Twitter. Please, please, please don't let this place get taken over by idiots! Seriously wondering what took me so long.
February 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
So happy I finally made the leap over here. Reminiscent of early-days Twitter. Please, please, please don't let this place get taken over by idiots! Seriously wondering what took me so long.
Still one of my favorites. Gifted to countless preschoolers heading to kindergarten. Still do this with my sometimes "too cool for mom" 11yo. #audreypenn forever!
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚
Day 8
One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚
Day 8
February 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Still one of my favorites. Gifted to countless preschoolers heading to kindergarten. Still do this with my sometimes "too cool for mom" 11yo. #audreypenn forever!