Pam Vaughan
@pamvau.bsky.social
Children's book author. NE-SCBWI co-ARA. Director of Whispering Pines Writers’ Retreat. #kidlit #PB #MG #12x12 www.pamvaughanauthor.com
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I'm grateful to PEN and to Julia Goldberg for the chance to talk about the work I get to do with authors.
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Why Editor Andrew Karre Can’t Imagine YA Literature Without Sexual Content
'If it became impossible to publish YA novels with sex in them, I think it would effectively become impossible to publish YA novels.'
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November 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I'm grateful to PEN and to Julia Goldberg for the chance to talk about the work I get to do with authors.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Thanks to @12x12challenge.bsky.social for having me as the featured author this month:-)
This month’s featured author, @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social, shares what inspires her:
“When writing, I aim to create stories that adults will enjoy reading and kids will enjoy listening to – again and again.”
📚 Read the full post: buff.ly/EycvID7
#kidlit #12x12PB
“When writing, I aim to create stories that adults will enjoy reading and kids will enjoy listening to – again and again.”
📚 Read the full post: buff.ly/EycvID7
#kidlit #12x12PB
November 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Thanks to @12x12challenge.bsky.social for having me as the featured author this month:-)
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I’m excited to share the official cover reveal tomorrow! #picturebook #Canadian #butterly #siblingstory #kidlitmegafeed #libsky #edusky #pb #kidlit #Cankidlit
October 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I’m excited to share the official cover reveal tomorrow! #picturebook #Canadian #butterly #siblingstory #kidlitmegafeed #libsky #edusky #pb #kidlit #Cankidlit
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1st graders are learning about the human body, so we read YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by @rajanilarocca.bsky.social w/art by @laurenpaigeconrad.bsky.social then used toothpicks, marshmallows & ❤️ stickers to make tools to measure their ❤️beats. They were fascinated! #SchoolLibrary #TLSky #EduSky #kidlit
October 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
1st graders are learning about the human body, so we read YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by @rajanilarocca.bsky.social w/art by @laurenpaigeconrad.bsky.social then used toothpicks, marshmallows & ❤️ stickers to make tools to measure their ❤️beats. They were fascinated! #SchoolLibrary #TLSky #EduSky #kidlit
📣TENACIOUS & HAZEL’S FINAL EVENT and we’re going out with a BARK!💥Join us @anunlikelystory this Saturday (Oct 4 @ 4pm) for reading, chatting, laughing, and behind-the-scenes about our books!
Perfect for anyone that’s ever tried something challenging & dog lovers alike!
Hope to see you!
Perfect for anyone that’s ever tried something challenging & dog lovers alike!
Hope to see you!
October 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
📣TENACIOUS & HAZEL’S FINAL EVENT and we’re going out with a BARK!💥Join us @anunlikelystory this Saturday (Oct 4 @ 4pm) for reading, chatting, laughing, and behind-the-scenes about our books!
Perfect for anyone that’s ever tried something challenging & dog lovers alike!
Hope to see you!
Perfect for anyone that’s ever tried something challenging & dog lovers alike!
Hope to see you!
So excited for back to back story times! Saturday at The Blue Bunny Bookstore w/ @jamiemichalak.bsky.social & Sunday @lalabooks.bsky.social w/ @mariettaa.bsky.social
Sharing stories about perseverance, independence, & kindness
#kidlit #picturbooks #kidlit411
@peterhreynolds.bsky.social
Sharing stories about perseverance, independence, & kindness
#kidlit #picturbooks #kidlit411
@peterhreynolds.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
So excited for back to back story times! Saturday at The Blue Bunny Bookstore w/ @jamiemichalak.bsky.social & Sunday @lalabooks.bsky.social w/ @mariettaa.bsky.social
Sharing stories about perseverance, independence, & kindness
#kidlit #picturbooks #kidlit411
@peterhreynolds.bsky.social
Sharing stories about perseverance, independence, & kindness
#kidlit #picturbooks #kidlit411
@peterhreynolds.bsky.social
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Book marketing doesn't have to be scary. In this low-cost webinar, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social will show how to create joy-filled strategies in Joyful Book Marketing on 9/29. Join & get access to the extended replay and extensive handout!
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#amwriting #kidlit #booksky
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#amwriting #kidlit #booksky
September 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Book marketing doesn't have to be scary. In this low-cost webinar, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social will show how to create joy-filled strategies in Joyful Book Marketing on 9/29. Join & get access to the extended replay and extensive handout!
www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #booksky
www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #booksky
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Reminded today that you might be putting the work in and feel like no one sees it (and maybe they don't!), but nonetheless it is making a difference under the surface. Maybe a BIG difference.
Good to keep in mind during times like these. Keep at it. Good work matters.
Good to keep in mind during times like these. Keep at it. Good work matters.
September 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Reminded today that you might be putting the work in and feel like no one sees it (and maybe they don't!), but nonetheless it is making a difference under the surface. Maybe a BIG difference.
Good to keep in mind during times like these. Keep at it. Good work matters.
Good to keep in mind during times like these. Keep at it. Good work matters.
Tenacious is going on the road - with friends! Catch TENACIOUS WON'T GIVE UP on tour. Hope to see you somewhere! @jamiemichalakbooks @mar_illustrates @tentreesbooks @bluebunnybooks @lalabookslowell @anunlikelystory @knopfyoungreaders #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbook #independentbookstores
September 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Tenacious is going on the road - with friends! Catch TENACIOUS WON'T GIVE UP on tour. Hope to see you somewhere! @jamiemichalakbooks @mar_illustrates @tentreesbooks @bluebunnybooks @lalabookslowell @anunlikelystory @knopfyoungreaders #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbook #independentbookstores
Mark your calendars! The Whispering Pines Writers’ Retreat 2026! Meet agent & editor mentors, connect with colleagues, be enlightened by insightful workshops…oh and did we mention the fun!? Registration in December. More details to come.
September 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Mark your calendars! The Whispering Pines Writers’ Retreat 2026! Meet agent & editor mentors, connect with colleagues, be enlightened by insightful workshops…oh and did we mention the fun!? Registration in December. More details to come.
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This!!!
Books and so much more. From ebooks and audiobooks to maker labs and museum passes—a library card is the key to it all. One Card. Endless Possibilities.
September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. https://ilovelibraries.org/librarycard/
September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. https://ilovelibraries.org/librarycard/
September 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This!!!
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Hi Friends, Just a reminder that you're always welcome to wander around a bookstore & browse without buying anything. If you need to slow down for a little bit, idly picking books off a shelf & reading a little bit of them for awhile is really nice way to do so.
August 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Hi Friends, Just a reminder that you're always welcome to wander around a bookstore & browse without buying anything. If you need to slow down for a little bit, idly picking books off a shelf & reading a little bit of them for awhile is really nice way to do so.
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Love this review from Cooking the Books - five stars for the novel AND for the chocolate-chip-peanut-butter cookies!
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Cooking the Books | The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner - Galesburg Public Library
Welcome to Cooking the Books (where we try recipes found in, well, books!) This month, Children’s Assistant & STEM Specialist Ms. Meghan tried out a recipe from a middle grade novel. I wasn’t expectin...
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August 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Love this review from Cooking the Books - five stars for the novel AND for the chocolate-chip-peanut-butter cookies!
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galesburglibrary.org/cooking-the-...
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galesburglibrary.org/cooking-the-...
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Join us tomorrow for Librarians, Legislation, and Media Training.
Successfully advocate for libraries in the legislature and your local community
www.slj.com/event/librar...
Successfully advocate for libraries in the legislature and your local community
www.slj.com/event/librar...
Librarians, Legislation, and Media Training: Successfully advocate for libraries in legislature and your local community
Learn how to track library-related legislation and testify in front of legislators from grassroots advocates and librarians who have successfully lobbied for libraries in their states.
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August 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Join us tomorrow for Librarians, Legislation, and Media Training.
Successfully advocate for libraries in the legislature and your local community
www.slj.com/event/librar...
Successfully advocate for libraries in the legislature and your local community
www.slj.com/event/librar...
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This is tomorrow!!! If you are in the Boston area and want to meet a bunch of cool #KidLit authors and get signed books, this is gonna be a fun one! Hope to see you there! 😃
Hi folks! Excited to announce I'll be at Hummingbird Books in Chestnut Hill (MA) on Saturday, August 23rd, as part of their local children's author fair! Come on by to get a signed copy of THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT and I, ROCK! Plus there will be loads of other local talented #KidLit authors! 😁
Children’s Local Author Fair — Hummingbird Books
Children’s local author fair -line up announced!
www.hummingbirdbooks.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This is tomorrow!!! If you are in the Boston area and want to meet a bunch of cool #KidLit authors and get signed books, this is gonna be a fun one! Hope to see you there! 😃
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One easy way to support a banned book: Tell the world you're reading it! If you share on social media include a link to somewhere people can get it. Word of mouth is a powerful way to draw attention to books & that takes readers like you shouting about the books you love!
August 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
One easy way to support a banned book: Tell the world you're reading it! If you share on social media include a link to somewhere people can get it. Word of mouth is a powerful way to draw attention to books & that takes readers like you shouting about the books you love!
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Did you know Maria Mitchell "was the first woman to get any kind of government job when she was hired by the United States Naval Observatory"? Read about her passion for science and her activist achievements in HER EYES ON THE STARS by @lauriewallmark.bsky.social lernerbooks.com/shop/show/22...
Her Eyes on the Stars: Maria Mitchell, Astronomer
Maria Mitchell’s curiosity about the night sky led her to spend hours studying the stars. She discovered a comet as a young woman, winning an award from the King of Denmark for being the first...
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August 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Did you know Maria Mitchell "was the first woman to get any kind of government job when she was hired by the United States Naval Observatory"? Read about her passion for science and her activist achievements in HER EYES ON THE STARS by @lauriewallmark.bsky.social lernerbooks.com/shop/show/22...
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Heads-up to #KidLit artists interesting in practising their #SciArt skills - check out the #SciArtSeptember challenge! Art directors, editors, & agents: This could also be a great way of finding artists who can illustrate certain types of non-fiction children's books?
I love that this project lets me make and share things with friends every year, so it’s extra exciting to co-host this year’s #SciArtSeptember with my friend Lucy, who illustrated this week’s banner. 🌟
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#sciart #scicomm #wildlife
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#sciart #scicomm #wildlife
August 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Heads-up to #KidLit artists interesting in practising their #SciArt skills - check out the #SciArtSeptember challenge! Art directors, editors, & agents: This could also be a great way of finding artists who can illustrate certain types of non-fiction children's books?
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Each week, I’m highlighting a resource you can find in the Children’s Book Resource Hub. This week, I’d like to showcase the treasure trove of educational content created by Kidlit for Growing Minds.
Go give them a look!
#kidlit #edusky #booksky #teachers
kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com
Go give them a look!
#kidlit #edusky #booksky #teachers
kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com
Kidlit for Growing Minds | Substack
Supporting teachers and librarians, and inspiring curious kids with the power of story for real world learning. Click to read Kidlit for Growing Minds, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscrib...
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August 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Each week, I’m highlighting a resource you can find in the Children’s Book Resource Hub. This week, I’d like to showcase the treasure trove of educational content created by Kidlit for Growing Minds.
Go give them a look!
#kidlit #edusky #booksky #teachers
kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com
Go give them a look!
#kidlit #edusky #booksky #teachers
kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com
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🚨FREE WEBINAR IN 2 DAYS🚨
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⚡️Behind the Buzzwords: ⚡️
What Makes a Picture Book ‘High Concept’ or ‘Lyrical’
Grab your spot NOW for Thursday's FREE event at 8pm ET!
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky
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⚡️Behind the Buzzwords: ⚡️
What Makes a Picture Book ‘High Concept’ or ‘Lyrical’
Grab your spot NOW for Thursday's FREE event at 8pm ET!
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky
August 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
🚨FREE WEBINAR IN 2 DAYS🚨
Sign up now: picturebooksummit.co...
⚡️Behind the Buzzwords: ⚡️
What Makes a Picture Book ‘High Concept’ or ‘Lyrical’
Grab your spot NOW for Thursday's FREE event at 8pm ET!
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky
Sign up now: picturebooksummit.co...
⚡️Behind the Buzzwords: ⚡️
What Makes a Picture Book ‘High Concept’ or ‘Lyrical’
Grab your spot NOW for Thursday's FREE event at 8pm ET!
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky
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Looking for science picture books that spark curiosity? Check out this great list, which includes THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW (illus. by @cornelia-illo.bsky.social)
🔗 www.hachettebookgroup.com/little-brown...
#STEMKids #PictureBooks #Curiosity #ChildrensBooks
🔗 www.hachettebookgroup.com/little-brown...
#STEMKids #PictureBooks #Curiosity #ChildrensBooks
Science Picture Books to Spark Curiosity
Looking for books for your future biologists, engineers, and astrophysicists? After your curious kids are finished researching the day away, tuck them in at night with these picture books about cha…
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August 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Looking for science picture books that spark curiosity? Check out this great list, which includes THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW (illus. by @cornelia-illo.bsky.social)
🔗 www.hachettebookgroup.com/little-brown...
#STEMKids #PictureBooks #Curiosity #ChildrensBooks
🔗 www.hachettebookgroup.com/little-brown...
#STEMKids #PictureBooks #Curiosity #ChildrensBooks
Super excited for some fun storytime events! Hope to see you there!
Lots of fun HAZEL THE HANDFUL events coming up with my talented friends #GaiaCornwall & @pamvau.bsky.social! Come hang out with us for storytimes, signings, activities, and treats. @anunlikelystory.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Super excited for some fun storytime events! Hope to see you there!
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Free picture book webinar! 📚✨
Go behind the scenes of THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW, illus. by @cornelia-illo.bsky.social . Help me celebrate the book's launch & learn how to rethink your story when you're stuck.
🔗 Sign up: https://kirstenwlarson.com/category/events/ #kidlit #picturebooks #nonfictionkidlit
Go behind the scenes of THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW, illus. by @cornelia-illo.bsky.social . Help me celebrate the book's launch & learn how to rethink your story when you're stuck.
🔗 Sign up: https://kirstenwlarson.com/category/events/ #kidlit #picturebooks #nonfictionkidlit
August 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Free picture book webinar! 📚✨
Go behind the scenes of THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW, illus. by @cornelia-illo.bsky.social . Help me celebrate the book's launch & learn how to rethink your story when you're stuck.
🔗 Sign up: https://kirstenwlarson.com/category/events/ #kidlit #picturebooks #nonfictionkidlit
Go behind the scenes of THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW, illus. by @cornelia-illo.bsky.social . Help me celebrate the book's launch & learn how to rethink your story when you're stuck.
🔗 Sign up: https://kirstenwlarson.com/category/events/ #kidlit #picturebooks #nonfictionkidlit