Rebecca J. Gomez
@rebeccajgomez.bsky.social
Children's book author and illustrator, story time enthusiast, young-ish grandma of six (so far).
I've read 29 books (not counting picture books) this year. Can I make it to 30? We'll see!
November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I've read 29 books (not counting picture books) this year. Can I make it to 30? We'll see!
To me, today isn't Black Friday, it's Second Thanksgiving! All the yummies without the work.
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
To me, today isn't Black Friday, it's Second Thanksgiving! All the yummies without the work.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, so today will be spent primarily baking pies and bread. My house is going to smell great! #Thanksgiving
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, so today will be spent primarily baking pies and bread. My house is going to smell great! #Thanksgiving
My brain decided I needed a cozy Christmas project, so I'll be working on a new mousey Christmas picture book manuscript over the holidays! #PictureBookAuthor
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
My brain decided I needed a cozy Christmas project, so I'll be working on a new mousey Christmas picture book manuscript over the holidays! #PictureBookAuthor
I have two projects that I'm focusing on right now. Illustrations for a picture book featuring a snowman, and the third draft of a historical novel in verse. How about you? #WritingCommunity #KidLit
November 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I have two projects that I'm focusing on right now. Illustrations for a picture book featuring a snowman, and the third draft of a historical novel in verse. How about you? #WritingCommunity #KidLit
Forest and trees are part of a consistent thread that has woven its way through the story of my life, and therefore into my writing. Other threads that I’ve noticed often are bodies of water and family, especially sibling relationships. What are those threads for you? #WritingCommunity
November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Forest and trees are part of a consistent thread that has woven its way through the story of my life, and therefore into my writing. Other threads that I’ve noticed often are bodies of water and family, especially sibling relationships. What are those threads for you? #WritingCommunity
Even before they are reading on their own, the picture books and chapter books we read with our children can expose them to a rich and wonderful world of words. This is why I like to use some "big" words in my picture books!
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Even before they are reading on their own, the picture books and chapter books we read with our children can expose them to a rich and wonderful world of words. This is why I like to use some "big" words in my picture books!
Rhyme writers, remember: Language has a natural rhythm. It’s important to make sure that rhythm works *with* a story’s meter, not against it. #WriteTip #WritingInRhyme
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Rhyme writers, remember: Language has a natural rhythm. It’s important to make sure that rhythm works *with* a story’s meter, not against it. #WriteTip #WritingInRhyme
I don't like the saying "all reading is good reading" because it's not true. It matters what you feed your brain, whether it's through reading or other forms of media. And this is especially true for kids. #kidlit
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I don't like the saying "all reading is good reading" because it's not true. It matters what you feed your brain, whether it's through reading or other forms of media. And this is especially true for kids. #kidlit
My son asked me if I have a nemesis among my fellow kidlit authors, and the answer is no because we're just a big group of creatives sincerely cheering each other on. #KidlitAuthors
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
My son asked me if I have a nemesis among my fellow kidlit authors, and the answer is no because we're just a big group of creatives sincerely cheering each other on. #KidlitAuthors
I put a whole big stack of children's poetry books on hold at my library, and all of them were ready for me within a day or two. So, I thought I'd take this moment to remind you that you don't have to wait until National Poetry Month to read poetry with kids.
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I put a whole big stack of children's poetry books on hold at my library, and all of them were ready for me within a day or two. So, I thought I'd take this moment to remind you that you don't have to wait until National Poetry Month to read poetry with kids.
Currently tweaking a newish daily work schedule in which I focus on writing in the morning and illustrating in the afternoon, with an hour or so somewhere in there for the businessy stuff. It's been two days and it's going great! 😆
October 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Currently tweaking a newish daily work schedule in which I focus on writing in the morning and illustrating in the afternoon, with an hour or so somewhere in there for the businessy stuff. It's been two days and it's going great! 😆
For #Inktober2025 I'm doing a series of miniature block prints that tell a story. Each tiny print is 1 x 1.5 inches Here's what I have so far.
October 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
For #Inktober2025 I'm doing a series of miniature block prints that tell a story. Each tiny print is 1 x 1.5 inches Here's what I have so far.
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Still space available (for writers of ANY format or genre--illustrators, too!) and it's happening Thursday:
Schools and colleges are planning the year's events now. Consider joining my webinar called "How to Pitch Your Author/Illustrator Visits," during which we'll cover:
-approaching schools/PTA groups
-record-keeping
-whether to offer book sales
-creating your presentation
+ more
-approaching schools/PTA groups
-record-keeping
-whether to offer book sales
-creating your presentation
+ more
September 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Still space available (for writers of ANY format or genre--illustrators, too!) and it's happening Thursday:
I wrote three new poems in my novel in verse WIP yesterday, and today I'm ignoring the voice in my head saying, "You made such progress yesterday. Take today off!"
September 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I wrote three new poems in my novel in verse WIP yesterday, and today I'm ignoring the voice in my head saying, "You made such progress yesterday. Take today off!"
I decided to create a series of lino cut book covers for some of my favorite middle grade books. Here's the first one! #BookArt #Illustrator #MiddleGrade #LinoCut
September 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I decided to create a series of lino cut book covers for some of my favorite middle grade books. Here's the first one! #BookArt #Illustrator #MiddleGrade #LinoCut
Write what you want to write. You can figure out the rest later.
September 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Write what you want to write. You can figure out the rest later.
A poetry book is like the food table at a party. Stand and feast if you like, or taste a bit here and there, savoring, letting the flavors linger. Here are a couple favorites (for feasting or snacking).
September 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A poetry book is like the food table at a party. Stand and feast if you like, or taste a bit here and there, savoring, letting the flavors linger. Here are a couple favorites (for feasting or snacking).
It's been a challenging week, and I can't decide if I should spend today recovering or playing catch-up. Maybe half and half?
August 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It's been a challenging week, and I can't decide if I should spend today recovering or playing catch-up. Maybe half and half?
I'm rarely around for #kidlitchat live because we have grandkids at the house on Tuesday nights. But I write MG because MG books are always at the top of my favorites lists. And I write rhyming PBs because they are my favorite thing to read aloud. I guess that part of me has never grown up!
TOPIC: Why do you create/read the stories you create/read? Like… if you write MG, what makes THAT the age range you focus on? Yes, we all do lots of stuff, but if you gravitate towards one thing... why? #kidlitchat
August 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I'm rarely around for #kidlitchat live because we have grandkids at the house on Tuesday nights. But I write MG because MG books are always at the top of my favorites lists. And I write rhyming PBs because they are my favorite thing to read aloud. I guess that part of me has never grown up!
Reposted by Rebecca J. Gomez
Happy First Day of School to all who celebrate!
Illus Claire Messer @simonandschuster.bsky.social
Illus Claire Messer @simonandschuster.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Happy First Day of School to all who celebrate!
Illus Claire Messer @simonandschuster.bsky.social
Illus Claire Messer @simonandschuster.bsky.social
Plan for the day:
1. Work on my verse novel revision
2. Finish my picture book dummy
3. Try not to add too many more books to my enormous library holds list
1. Work on my verse novel revision
2. Finish my picture book dummy
3. Try not to add too many more books to my enormous library holds list
August 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Plan for the day:
1. Work on my verse novel revision
2. Finish my picture book dummy
3. Try not to add too many more books to my enormous library holds list
1. Work on my verse novel revision
2. Finish my picture book dummy
3. Try not to add too many more books to my enormous library holds list
My 3yo grandson is really excited about playing in the snow this year, and now I'm like, "Why isn't it December yet?"
August 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
My 3yo grandson is really excited about playing in the snow this year, and now I'm like, "Why isn't it December yet?"
Just finished this fun, action packed middle grade adventure!
August 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just finished this fun, action packed middle grade adventure!
Much of my writing time is actually spent meandering around the garden while drafting rhyming lines in my head.
August 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Much of my writing time is actually spent meandering around the garden while drafting rhyming lines in my head.