Melissa Stoller Author
@melissastoller.bsky.social
Author & Educator #PictureBooks and #ChapterBooks. HAZEL AND MABEL: TWO HEARTS APART releasing from @GnomeRoadPublishing in Fall 2025. #SCBWI #12x12PBChallenge #WritingBarn #RateYourStory Judge
www.MelissaStoller.com
www.MelissaStoller.com
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Do you follow Sandy Brehl's Unpacking the Power of Picture Books Series? If not, I hope you'll check out her latest review...of ONE GIRL'S VOICE - #AstraBooksforYoungReaders #RebeccaGibbon #activism #WomensHistoryMonth #equalityforall unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/02/onr-...
ONE GIRL'S VOICE: Another Winner from Vivian Kirkfield
Calkins Creek, an Imprint of ASTRA BOOKS for YOUNG READERS, 2025 Anyone who reads my notes about picture books here will recognize the na...
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March 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Do you follow Sandy Brehl's Unpacking the Power of Picture Books Series? If not, I hope you'll check out her latest review...of ONE GIRL'S VOICE - #AstraBooksforYoungReaders #RebeccaGibbon #activism #WomensHistoryMonth #equalityforall unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/02/onr-...
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Mar 7): www.kidlit411.com/2025/03/the-... Inside: Tips for Voice, @scbwi.bsky.social grants, @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor applications open, more.
Thanks @me-mwai.bsky.social for the illo, Maria Antonia and Delacorte Press for the PB & YA giveaways.
Thanks @me-mwai.bsky.social for the illo, Maria Antonia and Delacorte Press for the PB & YA giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (3/7/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
www.kidlit411.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Mar 7): www.kidlit411.com/2025/03/the-... Inside: Tips for Voice, @scbwi.bsky.social grants, @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor applications open, more.
Thanks @me-mwai.bsky.social for the illo, Maria Antonia and Delacorte Press for the PB & YA giveaways.
Thanks @me-mwai.bsky.social for the illo, Maria Antonia and Delacorte Press for the PB & YA giveaways.
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, JANIE WRITES A PLAY: JANE YOLEN'S FIRST GREAT STORY by @heidieys.bsky.social, illus by Madelyn Goodnight (@charlesbridge.bsky.social) out Feb. 11.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/the-...
February 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, JANIE WRITES A PLAY: JANE YOLEN'S FIRST GREAT STORY by @heidieys.bsky.social, illus by Madelyn Goodnight (@charlesbridge.bsky.social) out Feb. 11.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/the-...
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/the-...
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 7): www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentors announced, Writing Humor, How to Pull off a Plot Twist, more. Thanks @sydneydunlap.bsky.social & @heidieys.bsky.social for the PB & MG giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (2/7/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
www.kidlit411.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 7): www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentors announced, Writing Humor, How to Pull off a Plot Twist, more. Thanks @sydneydunlap.bsky.social & @heidieys.bsky.social for the PB & MG giveaways.
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If you're a librarian who would like early release information about my 2026 S&S picture book, GET A HUG, let me know! It's a Boynton-esque, songlike rhymer about the power of compassion and kindness. Illustrations by the amazing @liliuhms.com!
February 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
If you're a librarian who would like early release information about my 2026 S&S picture book, GET A HUG, let me know! It's a Boynton-esque, songlike rhymer about the power of compassion and kindness. Illustrations by the amazing @liliuhms.com!
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Dear #educators and #librarians, I'm giving away some FREE #author presentations to celebrate my new #STEM new book! Register via QR code below.
#writingcommunity #kidlit #education #libraries #books #science #literacy #amreading #amwriting #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social
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#writingcommunity #kidlit #education #libraries #books #science #literacy #amreading #amwriting #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social
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February 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Dear #educators and #librarians, I'm giving away some FREE #author presentations to celebrate my new #STEM new book! Register via QR code below.
#writingcommunity #kidlit #education #libraries #books #science #literacy #amreading #amwriting #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social
@pbspree.bsky.social
#writingcommunity #kidlit #education #libraries #books #science #literacy #amreading #amwriting #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social
@pbspree.bsky.social
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The PB Rising Stars Mentorship Application window is approaching. A great opportunity for PB writers!
It's TODAY!
We've been dying to share the '25 #PBRisingStars Mentor class, and now we finally can!
Shoutout to @kidlit411.bsky.social for hosting our BIG announcement!
Click to see who the TWENTY-NINE incredible mentors are, each excited to help YOU chase your publishing dreams! bit.ly/25Mentors
We've been dying to share the '25 #PBRisingStars Mentor class, and now we finally can!
Shoutout to @kidlit411.bsky.social for hosting our BIG announcement!
Click to see who the TWENTY-NINE incredible mentors are, each excited to help YOU chase your publishing dreams! bit.ly/25Mentors
February 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The PB Rising Stars Mentorship Application window is approaching. A great opportunity for PB writers!
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In 2023 I went to Iceland to do some research for a book about kids who rescue baby puffins & I can finally share that the story was sold! @lindaolafsdottir.bsky.social is illustrating & the book comes out in the summer of 2026. I can't wait for you all to read it! @simonkids.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
In 2023 I went to Iceland to do some research for a book about kids who rescue baby puffins & I can finally share that the story was sold! @lindaolafsdottir.bsky.social is illustrating & the book comes out in the summer of 2026. I can't wait for you all to read it! @simonkids.bsky.social
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I wrote this book to the kid I was. Quiet. Introspective. Introverted. Full of ideas. It releases Sept. 2 from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social . Lovely art from Annie Cron. And, 25 percent off at @barnesandnoble.com if you pre-order now through Feb. 7 using code PREORDER25. #kidlit #megakidlit #onecanbe
February 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I wrote this book to the kid I was. Quiet. Introspective. Introverted. Full of ideas. It releases Sept. 2 from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social . Lovely art from Annie Cron. And, 25 percent off at @barnesandnoble.com if you pre-order now through Feb. 7 using code PREORDER25. #kidlit #megakidlit #onecanbe
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Hi everyone! Here’s the cover of my debut board book with illustrator extraordinaire Natalia Vasilica, coming August 2025 from Sourcebooks eXplore. Huge bouquets to Rachel Orr and Anna Sargeant for making this dream come to life! 🐝🌼💐 #KidLit #writingcommunity #boardbook #bedtime #bumblebee
November 17, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Hi everyone! Here’s the cover of my debut board book with illustrator extraordinaire Natalia Vasilica, coming August 2025 from Sourcebooks eXplore. Huge bouquets to Rachel Orr and Anna Sargeant for making this dream come to life! 🐝🌼💐 #KidLit #writingcommunity #boardbook #bedtime #bumblebee
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We’re always up for a sale! 😊 @barnesandnoble.com Rewards Members get 25% off all preorders today through Friday when you use the code PREORDER25 at checkout (and Premium Members get an additional 10% off) #BNPreorder @sourcebookskids #kidlit www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-bumbl...
February 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We’re always up for a sale! 😊 @barnesandnoble.com Rewards Members get 25% off all preorders today through Friday when you use the code PREORDER25 at checkout (and Premium Members get an additional 10% off) #BNPreorder @sourcebookskids #kidlit www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-bumbl...
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Learn all about the amazing and her just as amazing new book! ellenleventhal.com/2025/01/lydi...
Lydia Lukidis: UP, UP, HIGH: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere plus A GIVEAWAY!
EL: Hello, everyone! I’m happy to welcome Lydia Lukidis back to Writing Outside the Lines. Her newest book, UP, UP HIGH: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere, published by Capstone E…
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January 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Learn all about the amazing and her just as amazing new book! ellenleventhal.com/2025/01/lydi...
💕Thrilled for our new #picturebook HAZEL AND MABEL: TWO HEARTS APART releasing from @GnomeRoadPublishing illustrated by the amazing @AnitaBagdi💕
February 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
💕Thrilled for our new #picturebook HAZEL AND MABEL: TWO HEARTS APART releasing from @GnomeRoadPublishing illustrated by the amazing @AnitaBagdi💕
I was so happy to be a part of this Jewish Book Bundle auction item to benefit Kidlit for Los Angeles! Thrilled to donate SADIE’S SHABBAT STORIES! 📚
February 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I was so happy to be a part of this Jewish Book Bundle auction item to benefit Kidlit for Los Angeles! Thrilled to donate SADIE’S SHABBAT STORIES! 📚
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NEW Tu B'Shevat coloring page is up!
Tu B'Shevat this year falls on February 12-13. Happy Trees!
#tubshvat @tubishevat #Jewish #coloring #treecoloringpage #cat #kitten #illustration #picturebook
Tu B'Shevat this year falls on February 12-13. Happy Trees!
#tubshvat @tubishevat #Jewish #coloring #treecoloringpage #cat #kitten #illustration #picturebook
February 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
NEW Tu B'Shevat coloring page is up!
Tu B'Shevat this year falls on February 12-13. Happy Trees!
#tubshvat @tubishevat #Jewish #coloring #treecoloringpage #cat #kitten #illustration #picturebook
Tu B'Shevat this year falls on February 12-13. Happy Trees!
#tubshvat @tubishevat #Jewish #coloring #treecoloringpage #cat #kitten #illustration #picturebook
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Thanks @stacynockowitz for pulling this together!
February 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Thanks @stacynockowitz for pulling this together!
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Jumping for joy! I hope you will be, too! Please check out & share the HEADS-UP-The-#50PreciousWords CONTEST-IS-COMING-SOON post! Find DATES, GUIDELINES, and a list of fabulous PRIZES! And I hope you love my updated website thanks to @thebooklinksllc.bsky.social viviankirkfield.com/2025/02/01/h...
February 1, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Jumping for joy! I hope you will be, too! Please check out & share the HEADS-UP-The-#50PreciousWords CONTEST-IS-COMING-SOON post! Find DATES, GUIDELINES, and a list of fabulous PRIZES! And I hope you love my updated website thanks to @thebooklinksllc.bsky.social viviankirkfield.com/2025/02/01/h...