Mikki McFeve
@mikkimcfeve.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer. Traveler. Memory Maker.
Rep'd by Katie Erickson @JDLitAgency
#SBCWI #12x12 #kidlit
Rep'd by Katie Erickson @JDLitAgency
#SBCWI #12x12 #kidlit
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All of my daydreams, drafts and deep edits of picture books just got the best plot twist… I now have a literary agent!
I am thrilled to announce that I am represented by @katieerickson.bsky.social of @JDLitAgency. #kidlit
I am thrilled to announce that I am represented by @katieerickson.bsky.social of @JDLitAgency. #kidlit
I know the feeling ❤️📚
🥳So excited to share the cover reveal for Emma Wasn't Ready, coming out March 10 from Lawley Publishing! 🥳
Written by me and illustrated by Nemu Takahashi, it tells the story of Emma who just isn't ready to part with her favorite library book. Available for pre-order now!
Written by me and illustrated by Nemu Takahashi, it tells the story of Emma who just isn't ready to part with her favorite library book. Available for pre-order now!
November 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I know the feeling ❤️📚
All of my daydreams, drafts and deep edits of picture books just got the best plot twist… I now have a literary agent!
I am thrilled to announce that I am represented by @katieerickson.bsky.social of @JDLitAgency. #kidlit
I am thrilled to announce that I am represented by @katieerickson.bsky.social of @JDLitAgency. #kidlit
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
All of my daydreams, drafts and deep edits of picture books just got the best plot twist… I now have a literary agent!
I am thrilled to announce that I am represented by @katieerickson.bsky.social of @JDLitAgency. #kidlit
I am thrilled to announce that I am represented by @katieerickson.bsky.social of @JDLitAgency. #kidlit
Whipped up a little #kidlitchucklechallenge story today! You’ve got a couple hours left to do so too.
September 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Whipped up a little #kidlitchucklechallenge story today! You’ve got a couple hours left to do so too.
A few #picturebooks I’m loving lately. #kidlit
April 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A few #picturebooks I’m loving lately. #kidlit
Reposted by Mikki McFeve
Hey #educator friends! This would be a great #PB to have in your classroom, especially for any students affected by a disaster or painful move.
And for my #STEM friends, an engineering challenge to see how many “things” your robot chipmunk could carry?
susannahill.com/2025/03/18/t...
And for my #STEM friends, an engineering challenge to see how many “things” your robot chipmunk could carry?
susannahill.com/2025/03/18/t...
Tuesday Debut – Presenting Katie Lee Reinert! PLUS A Giveaway!
Hi Everyone! It’s time for another exciting installment of Tuesday Debut! What will we learn today?
susannahill.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Hey #educator friends! This would be a great #PB to have in your classroom, especially for any students affected by a disaster or painful move.
And for my #STEM friends, an engineering challenge to see how many “things” your robot chipmunk could carry?
susannahill.com/2025/03/18/t...
And for my #STEM friends, an engineering challenge to see how many “things” your robot chipmunk could carry?
susannahill.com/2025/03/18/t...
#kidlit friends, you’ll want to watch this. This PB is soooo good! Heartwarming & I giggled out loud.
A chipmunk’s home is destroyed so he stuffs his cheeks with his remaining possessions— and in time, he finds that it’s okay to let go of his tight hold on the past so he can smile again.
A chipmunk’s home is destroyed so he stuffs his cheeks with his remaining possessions— and in time, he finds that it’s okay to let go of his tight hold on the past so he can smile again.
Can't make it live for tomorrow's sprint? No worries. This sprint will be recorded and available to watch for 3 days after the live event for those who register. Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@katieleereinert.bsky.social
@katieleereinert.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 5:11 AM
#kidlit friends, you’ll want to watch this. This PB is soooo good! Heartwarming & I giggled out loud.
A chipmunk’s home is destroyed so he stuffs his cheeks with his remaining possessions— and in time, he finds that it’s okay to let go of his tight hold on the past so he can smile again.
A chipmunk’s home is destroyed so he stuffs his cheeks with his remaining possessions— and in time, he finds that it’s okay to let go of his tight hold on the past so he can smile again.
Flying in just under the cutoff, my #50PreciousWords entry, Pelican Plunge, was inspired from this beach scene I captured last weekend.
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/02/5... #kidlit
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/02/5... #kidlit
March 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Flying in just under the cutoff, my #50PreciousWords entry, Pelican Plunge, was inspired from this beach scene I captured last weekend.
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/02/5... #kidlit
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/02/5... #kidlit
Hot chocolate + Snuggles w/Grandpa = Happy place.
When Coco learns a fun trick to drink in the calm when anxiety heats up, he realizes it not only soothes him— but brings his family closer together.
HOT CHOCOLATE IN YOUR POCKET
#P2Ppit #PB #Q #SEL
When Coco learns a fun trick to drink in the calm when anxiety heats up, he realizes it not only soothes him— but brings his family closer together.
HOT CHOCOLATE IN YOUR POCKET
#P2Ppit #PB #Q #SEL
two cups of hot chocolate with whipped cream and chocolate chips on a table with the word delish in the corner
ALT: two cups of hot chocolate with whipped cream and chocolate chips on a table with the word delish in the corner
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January 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
#PB While M mutters 𝑚𝑚𝑚 while munching macaroni & P sings 𝑝𝑢ℎ-𝑝𝑢ℎ-𝑝𝑢ℎ while popping popcorn, C is quiet.
From A to Z, all of the letters find their sound– except C.
LOST AT C, he learns to follow his joy. With K & S, C finds a way to have not 1 sound, but 2! #P2Ppit #Q #Phonics
From A to Z, all of the letters find their sound– except C.
LOST AT C, he learns to follow his joy. With K & S, C finds a way to have not 1 sound, but 2! #P2Ppit #Q #Phonics
January 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
#PB Benny wants to put on an art show. But can he? He zips & zooms. He flits & flies.
When Benny’s energy buzzes out of control, he becomes a MOSQUITO IN A BURRITO! Tightly wrapped in a blanket, he quiets the buzz... & gets to doing what he loves: ART!
#P2Ppit #Q #Neurodiversity
When Benny’s energy buzzes out of control, he becomes a MOSQUITO IN A BURRITO! Tightly wrapped in a blanket, he quiets the buzz... & gets to doing what he loves: ART!
#P2Ppit #Q #Neurodiversity
January 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
#PB Benny wants to put on an art show. But can he? He zips & zooms. He flits & flies.
When Benny’s energy buzzes out of control, he becomes a MOSQUITO IN A BURRITO! Tightly wrapped in a blanket, he quiets the buzz... & gets to doing what he loves: ART!
#P2Ppit #Q #Neurodiversity
When Benny’s energy buzzes out of control, he becomes a MOSQUITO IN A BURRITO! Tightly wrapped in a blanket, he quiets the buzz... & gets to doing what he loves: ART!
#P2Ppit #Q #Neurodiversity
Super cute!
PREORDER GIVEAWAY! Purchase or complete a library request for Ready to Smile Again and enter to win a handmade chipmunk stuffy! Makes a great gift bundle!
Comment and repost to enter. 2 winners will be drawn on 3/11/25!
Signed copies available from my local indie at annieblooms.com/book/9781957...
Comment and repost to enter. 2 winners will be drawn on 3/11/25!
Signed copies available from my local indie at annieblooms.com/book/9781957...
January 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Super cute!
Reposted by Mikki McFeve
I have a post up today on @janefriedman.com 's blog, on picture book structure: janefriedman.com/the-surprisi...
The Surprising Complexity of Picture Books | Jane Friedman
Protagonist, antagonist, rising and falling action, arc of change, emotion—all must be developed in a picture book, and in under 500 words.
janefriedman.com
January 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I have a post up today on @janefriedman.com 's blog, on picture book structure: janefriedman.com/the-surprisi...
Mojo... let's go!
Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2025.
May the odds be ever in your favor.
May the odds be ever in your favor.
January 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Mojo... let's go!
Writing highlights of 2024:
* Wrote more PBs
* Attended 1st #kidlit conference #MMW
* #PitchMe finalist
* #KidLitChuckleChallenge winner
* #BooksThatHelp runner-up
* #SpringFlingKidLit HM
*Query Milestone: 100 all-time sent
* #12x12 & #SCBWI learning
Tell me yours.
* Wrote more PBs
* Attended 1st #kidlit conference #MMW
* #PitchMe finalist
* #KidLitChuckleChallenge winner
* #BooksThatHelp runner-up
* #SpringFlingKidLit HM
*Query Milestone: 100 all-time sent
* #12x12 & #SCBWI learning
Tell me yours.
December 27, 2024 at 2:48 AM
Writing highlights of 2024:
* Wrote more PBs
* Attended 1st #kidlit conference #MMW
* #PitchMe finalist
* #KidLitChuckleChallenge winner
* #BooksThatHelp runner-up
* #SpringFlingKidLit HM
*Query Milestone: 100 all-time sent
* #12x12 & #SCBWI learning
Tell me yours.
* Wrote more PBs
* Attended 1st #kidlit conference #MMW
* #PitchMe finalist
* #KidLitChuckleChallenge winner
* #BooksThatHelp runner-up
* #SpringFlingKidLit HM
*Query Milestone: 100 all-time sent
* #12x12 & #SCBWI learning
Tell me yours.
A few 2024 PBs I loved… #kidlitchat
December 18, 2024 at 3:25 AM
A few 2024 PBs I loved… #kidlitchat
I just hit # 100!
I have now sent 💯 queries to agents and publishers since I started writing picture books. That's 100 knocks on doors of opportunities looking for my just-right-goldilocks door that gets my stories in the hands & hearts of kids & families. #kidlit #amquerying
I have now sent 💯 queries to agents and publishers since I started writing picture books. That's 100 knocks on doors of opportunities looking for my just-right-goldilocks door that gets my stories in the hands & hearts of kids & families. #kidlit #amquerying
a man singing in front of a drum set with the words `` you make my dreams come true '' written on it .
ALT: a man singing in front of a drum set with the words `` you make my dreams come true '' written on it .
media.tenor.com
December 17, 2024 at 6:09 PM
I just hit # 100!
I have now sent 💯 queries to agents and publishers since I started writing picture books. That's 100 knocks on doors of opportunities looking for my just-right-goldilocks door that gets my stories in the hands & hearts of kids & families. #kidlit #amquerying
I have now sent 💯 queries to agents and publishers since I started writing picture books. That's 100 knocks on doors of opportunities looking for my just-right-goldilocks door that gets my stories in the hands & hearts of kids & families. #kidlit #amquerying
I've got a fiction picture book manuscript that weaves a phonics lesson into a hero's journey.
There may be publishers w/ a focus on education that I can submit this to that are not yet on my radar. Any recommendations?
#kidlit #phonics #educationalmarket #readingeducation #readingresources
There may be publishers w/ a focus on education that I can submit this to that are not yet on my radar. Any recommendations?
#kidlit #phonics #educationalmarket #readingeducation #readingresources
While M muttered 𝑚𝑚𝑚 while munching macaroni & P made 𝑝𝑢ℎ-𝑝𝑢ℎ-𝑝𝑢ℎ while popping popcorn, C was quiet.
From A to Z, all of the letters found their sound– except C.
While LOST AT C, he learns to follow his joy and finds a way to have not one sound, but two! #skypitch
From A to Z, all of the letters found their sound– except C.
While LOST AT C, he learns to follow his joy and finds a way to have not one sound, but two! #skypitch
December 12, 2024 at 7:52 PM
I've got a fiction picture book manuscript that weaves a phonics lesson into a hero's journey.
There may be publishers w/ a focus on education that I can submit this to that are not yet on my radar. Any recommendations?
#kidlit #phonics #educationalmarket #readingeducation #readingresources
There may be publishers w/ a focus on education that I can submit this to that are not yet on my radar. Any recommendations?
#kidlit #phonics #educationalmarket #readingeducation #readingresources
#kidlitchat A couple years ago, I reread my favorite book from my pre-teens. I wonder if anyone else has ever paired Christopher Pike with a Pinot noir. 🍷
November 20, 2024 at 3:33 AM
#kidlitchat A couple years ago, I reread my favorite book from my pre-teens. I wonder if anyone else has ever paired Christopher Pike with a Pinot noir. 🍷
It’s all fun and ghouls with these #Halloweensie stories. I just voted for my favorite. #kidlit
The 14th Annual Halloweensie Writing Contest Finalists Are HERE!!! Vote For Your Favorite!!!
Hi Everyone! All evidence to the contrary, I have not disappeared from the face of the earth! Okay. That may not be quite true. I was holed up with my assistant judges, so we may have appeared to d…
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November 17, 2024 at 4:18 AM
It’s all fun and ghouls with these #Halloweensie stories. I just voted for my favorite. #kidlit
November 15, 2024 at 9:39 PM
This cheeky little chipmunk is adorable!
I just pre-ordered my signed copy of READY TO SMILE AGAIN by Katie Reinert from her local, indie bookstore.
I just pre-ordered my signed copy of READY TO SMILE AGAIN by Katie Reinert from her local, indie bookstore.
Pre-orders for Ready to Smile Again available now! For signed copies, you can order from my local indie here:
annieblooms.com/book/9781957...
And keep your receipt handy because here's a sneak peek at a giveaway coming in early 2025 for pre-orders!
annieblooms.com/book/9781957...
And keep your receipt handy because here's a sneak peek at a giveaway coming in early 2025 for pre-orders!
October 30, 2024 at 6:53 PM
This cheeky little chipmunk is adorable!
I just pre-ordered my signed copy of READY TO SMILE AGAIN by Katie Reinert from her local, indie bookstore.
I just pre-ordered my signed copy of READY TO SMILE AGAIN by Katie Reinert from her local, indie bookstore.
👻🎃Happy Halloween🎃👻
I hope you all get a jumbo Reese's- or whatever your favorite candy is to sneak!
Here's my #Halloweensie entry- a teensy weensy Halloween story in 100 words or less using the words tiptoe, goblin and chill.
I hope you all get a jumbo Reese's- or whatever your favorite candy is to sneak!
Here's my #Halloweensie entry- a teensy weensy Halloween story in 100 words or less using the words tiptoe, goblin and chill.
October 30, 2024 at 4:12 PM
👻🎃Happy Halloween🎃👻
I hope you all get a jumbo Reese's- or whatever your favorite candy is to sneak!
Here's my #Halloweensie entry- a teensy weensy Halloween story in 100 words or less using the words tiptoe, goblin and chill.
I hope you all get a jumbo Reese's- or whatever your favorite candy is to sneak!
Here's my #Halloweensie entry- a teensy weensy Halloween story in 100 words or less using the words tiptoe, goblin and chill.
While M muttered 𝑚𝑚𝑚 while munching macaroni & P made 𝑝𝑢ℎ-𝑝𝑢ℎ-𝑝𝑢ℎ while popping popcorn, C was quiet.
From A to Z, all of the letters found their sound– except C.
While LOST AT C, he learns to follow his joy and finds a way to have not one sound, but two! #skypitch
From A to Z, all of the letters found their sound– except C.
While LOST AT C, he learns to follow his joy and finds a way to have not one sound, but two! #skypitch
October 23, 2024 at 5:26 PM
While M muttered 𝑚𝑚𝑚 while munching macaroni & P made 𝑝𝑢ℎ-𝑝𝑢ℎ-𝑝𝑢ℎ while popping popcorn, C was quiet.
From A to Z, all of the letters found their sound– except C.
While LOST AT C, he learns to follow his joy and finds a way to have not one sound, but two! #skypitch
From A to Z, all of the letters found their sound– except C.
While LOST AT C, he learns to follow his joy and finds a way to have not one sound, but two! #skypitch
Hot Chocolate
➕
Snuggles with Grandpa
🟰
Happy Place
Coco learns how to pull this feeling out anytime he’s anxious with a cup of imaginary ☕ and 3 breaths to cool it. When Grandpa has a hospital stay, Coco finds even more solace with HOT CHOCOLATE IN YOUR POCKET. #skypitch
➕
Snuggles with Grandpa
🟰
Happy Place
Coco learns how to pull this feeling out anytime he’s anxious with a cup of imaginary ☕ and 3 breaths to cool it. When Grandpa has a hospital stay, Coco finds even more solace with HOT CHOCOLATE IN YOUR POCKET. #skypitch
October 23, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Hot Chocolate
➕
Snuggles with Grandpa
🟰
Happy Place
Coco learns how to pull this feeling out anytime he’s anxious with a cup of imaginary ☕ and 3 breaths to cool it. When Grandpa has a hospital stay, Coco finds even more solace with HOT CHOCOLATE IN YOUR POCKET. #skypitch
➕
Snuggles with Grandpa
🟰
Happy Place
Coco learns how to pull this feeling out anytime he’s anxious with a cup of imaginary ☕ and 3 breaths to cool it. When Grandpa has a hospital stay, Coco finds even more solace with HOT CHOCOLATE IN YOUR POCKET. #skypitch