Robynn Hyde
@robynnhyde.bsky.social
Children's author of #kidlit #pb #cb
Member of #12x12PB #SCBWI
Canadian living in the UK
#KidlitCraze Blog
robynnhyde.com/kidlit-craze
Member of #12x12PB #SCBWI
Canadian living in the UK
#KidlitCraze Blog
robynnhyde.com/kidlit-craze
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Interview with ... KG Mach
It has been a pleasure getting to talk with KG Mach and hear about her publishing journey and how her historical middle-grade novel came to life! Her book Present, Still Missing was published in Septe...
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I chatted with @kgmachwrites.bsky.social about her journey and how her historical #MG novel, #PresentStillMissing (Sept 2025, Golden Bridges Publishing) came to life! She says "follow your heart" to writers and is offering a giveaway open to US/Can/UK! www.robynnhyde.com/post/interview-with-kg-mach
I chatted with @kgmachwrites.bsky.social about her journey and how her historical #MG novel, #PresentStillMissing (Sept 2025, Golden Bridges Publishing) came to life! She says "follow your heart" to writers and is offering a giveaway open to US/Can/UK! www.robynnhyde.com/post/interview-with-kg-mach
Interview with ... KG Mach
It has been a pleasure getting to talk with KG Mach and hear about her publishing journey and how her historical middle-grade novel came to life! Her book Present, Still Missing was published in Septe...
www.robynnhyde.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I chatted with @kgmachwrites.bsky.social about her journey and how her historical #MG novel, #PresentStillMissing (Sept 2025, Golden Bridges Publishing) came to life! She says "follow your heart" to writers and is offering a giveaway open to US/Can/UK! www.robynnhyde.com/post/interview-with-kg-mach
First up: Without giving context, share the last line of dialogue you wrote 🗣️ #FiFRevPit
November 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Ever been tempted to write a rhyming #PB? I am in the long process of perfecting one! I have shared what I have learnt along the way and my favourite resources in my latest #kidlitcraze post!
www.robynnhyde.com/post/to-rhym...
www.robynnhyde.com/post/to-rhym...
peter griffin says that almost rhymes in a family guy cartoon
ALT: peter griffin says that almost rhymes in a family guy cartoon
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October 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Ever been tempted to write a rhyming #PB? I am in the long process of perfecting one! I have shared what I have learnt along the way and my favourite resources in my latest #kidlitcraze post!
www.robynnhyde.com/post/to-rhym...
www.robynnhyde.com/post/to-rhym...
I am so excited for this book by @briangehrlein.bsky.social! It perfectly mirrors the descent into chaos that my evenings used to (and still often do) take! 🤣😴
(We have to wait a little longer here in the UK - it hits shelves Dec 4th!)
#thisisnotasleepybearbook #pb #bedtimestories #kidlit
(We have to wait a little longer here in the UK - it hits shelves Dec 4th!)
#thisisnotasleepybearbook #pb #bedtimestories #kidlit
October 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I am so excited for this book by @briangehrlein.bsky.social! It perfectly mirrors the descent into chaos that my evenings used to (and still often do) take! 🤣😴
(We have to wait a little longer here in the UK - it hits shelves Dec 4th!)
#thisisnotasleepybearbook #pb #bedtimestories #kidlit
(We have to wait a little longer here in the UK - it hits shelves Dec 4th!)
#thisisnotasleepybearbook #pb #bedtimestories #kidlit
This is a fascinating real-life look at what kids gravitate towards! I love that humour is top of the list! I wonder what might change if non-fiction were an option? I know my youngest loves NF above all else! Thank you Chrissie for sharing!
librarychrissie.substack.com/p/kids-genre...
librarychrissie.substack.com/p/kids-genre...
Kids + genre in the library
I asked 300 kids which genres they prefer and here's what I found... (plus a not-fancy unit plan)
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October 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This is a fascinating real-life look at what kids gravitate towards! I love that humour is top of the list! I wonder what might change if non-fiction were an option? I know my youngest loves NF above all else! Thank you Chrissie for sharing!
librarychrissie.substack.com/p/kids-genre...
librarychrissie.substack.com/p/kids-genre...
Just one more day to enter this #giveaway for #crooksandnannies! Read about @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social's entry into publishing (writing funny pieces for magazines and newspapers) and how he found his unique voice and confidence!
🥳 Interview and Giveaway! 🥳
It was great chatting to @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and hearing about his unique route into kidlit, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book #crooksandnannies, published by @candyjarbooks.bsky.social.
See blog for full details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
It was great chatting to @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and hearing about his unique route into kidlit, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book #crooksandnannies, published by @candyjarbooks.bsky.social.
See blog for full details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
Interview with ... Chris McGuire
I am happy I had the chance to talk to Chris McGuire and hear about his unique route into children's publishing, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book Crooks and Nannies: A NAUGHTY Beginning (publi...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Just one more day to enter this #giveaway for #crooksandnannies! Read about @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social's entry into publishing (writing funny pieces for magazines and newspapers) and how he found his unique voice and confidence!
Reposted by Robynn Hyde
👀 COMING SOON!
Our From Trash to Treasure #kidlitpoetry contest is back this November with special guest judge @tracierenee.bsky.social!
Check out last year's contest entries & start scrounging through your discarded lines!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/from-tr...
Our From Trash to Treasure #kidlitpoetry contest is back this November with special guest judge @tracierenee.bsky.social!
Check out last year's contest entries & start scrounging through your discarded lines!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/from-tr...
October 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
👀 COMING SOON!
Our From Trash to Treasure #kidlitpoetry contest is back this November with special guest judge @tracierenee.bsky.social!
Check out last year's contest entries & start scrounging through your discarded lines!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/from-tr...
Our From Trash to Treasure #kidlitpoetry contest is back this November with special guest judge @tracierenee.bsky.social!
Check out last year's contest entries & start scrounging through your discarded lines!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/from-tr...
🥳 Interview and Giveaway! 🥳
It was great chatting to @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and hearing about his unique route into kidlit, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book #crooksandnannies, published by @candyjarbooks.bsky.social.
See blog for full details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
It was great chatting to @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and hearing about his unique route into kidlit, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book #crooksandnannies, published by @candyjarbooks.bsky.social.
See blog for full details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
Interview with ... Chris McGuire
I am happy I had the chance to talk to Chris McGuire and hear about his unique route into children's publishing, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book Crooks and Nannies: A NAUGHTY Beginning (publi...
www.robynnhyde.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🥳 Interview and Giveaway! 🥳
It was great chatting to @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and hearing about his unique route into kidlit, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book #crooksandnannies, published by @candyjarbooks.bsky.social.
See blog for full details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
It was great chatting to @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and hearing about his unique route into kidlit, as well as his slime-tastic chapter book #crooksandnannies, published by @candyjarbooks.bsky.social.
See blog for full details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
What a way to close out Trick or Treat with #seasonsofkidlit - an interview with @ashleedani.bsky.social! She shares her love of kidlit horror and it was fun to learn about the blue men of minch!
If you haven't gone through the 13 days of spooky posts and books, so it now and watch your TBR grow!
If you haven't gone through the 13 days of spooky posts and books, so it now and watch your TBR grow!
Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside!
Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...
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October 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
What a way to close out Trick or Treat with #seasonsofkidlit - an interview with @ashleedani.bsky.social! She shares her love of kidlit horror and it was fun to learn about the blue men of minch!
If you haven't gone through the 13 days of spooky posts and books, so it now and watch your TBR grow!
If you haven't gone through the 13 days of spooky posts and books, so it now and watch your TBR grow!
Reposted by Robynn Hyde
GUESS WHAT!!! Special BlueSky only submission opportunity!
I will open my QueryManager link Wednesday 10/15 at 9 AM EST and leave it open until Monday 10/20 9 AM EST.
Please make sure to check my MSWL and only submit what I am looking for.
ONE submission per author.
I will open my QueryManager link Wednesday 10/15 at 9 AM EST and leave it open until Monday 10/20 9 AM EST.
Please make sure to check my MSWL and only submit what I am looking for.
ONE submission per author.
a man in a tie is shouting yay in a kitchen .
ALT: a man in a tie is shouting yay in a kitchen .
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October 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
GUESS WHAT!!! Special BlueSky only submission opportunity!
I will open my QueryManager link Wednesday 10/15 at 9 AM EST and leave it open until Monday 10/20 9 AM EST.
Please make sure to check my MSWL and only submit what I am looking for.
ONE submission per author.
I will open my QueryManager link Wednesday 10/15 at 9 AM EST and leave it open until Monday 10/20 9 AM EST.
Please make sure to check my MSWL and only submit what I am looking for.
ONE submission per author.
Reposted by Robynn Hyde
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
www.manuscriptwishlist.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Such a fantastic own-voices story about the power of friendship! ❤️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
October 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Such a fantastic own-voices story about the power of friendship! ❤️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
A downpour of marshmallows and sugary chaos - sign me up!! 🤣⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
October 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A downpour of marshmallows and sugary chaos - sign me up!! 🤣⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
This is a wonderfully unique story that is needed so much right now! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
#DVPit #Q
Fahrenheit 451 x Extra Yarn. As beloved literary characters disappear into THE DUMP, the bookish narrator struggles to navigate an increasingly dreary landscape. When it all becomes too much to bear, he ventures in after them to uncover a vibrant surprise.
#BannedBooksWeek #PB #dystopian
Fahrenheit 451 x Extra Yarn. As beloved literary characters disappear into THE DUMP, the bookish narrator struggles to navigate an increasingly dreary landscape. When it all becomes too much to bear, he ventures in after them to uncover a vibrant surprise.
#BannedBooksWeek #PB #dystopian
October 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This is a wonderfully unique story that is needed so much right now! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Such a unique story about nature and relationships! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
October 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Such a unique story about nature and relationships! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
I want to level up my "mentor text" game. Does anyone have any resources/blog posts/advice/etc. on the best way to use mentor texts?? (PB/CB specific if possible!)
a cartoon cat with a blue nose and the words never stop learning below it
ALT: a cartoon cat with a blue nose and the words never stop learning below it
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October 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I want to level up my "mentor text" game. Does anyone have any resources/blog posts/advice/etc. on the best way to use mentor texts?? (PB/CB specific if possible!)
So excited to be at my second #pbsummit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social ! Such amazing presentations and panels coming up! It ends at 12:30am my time...let the coffee drinking begin!
October 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
So excited to be at my second #pbsummit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social ! Such amazing presentations and panels coming up! It ends at 12:30am my time...let the coffee drinking begin!
And the winner is... @pragmaticmom.bsky.social!
Congratulations! We will be in touch about how to get your book! 🥳
Thank you to everyone who liked, shared, commented, and read about Darlene's wonderful journey!
#giveaway #thecenteroftheearthnovel #writingcommunity #kidlitcraze
Congratulations! We will be in touch about how to get your book! 🥳
Thank you to everyone who liked, shared, commented, and read about Darlene's wonderful journey!
#giveaway #thecenteroftheearthnovel #writingcommunity #kidlitcraze
I had the pleasure to interview Darlene about her historical #MG book #TheCenteroftheEarthNovel, published by @bluehandlebooks.bsky.social in Sept 2025! She had a lot of ups and downs with this book - her perseverance is a real inspiration!
Giveaway details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
Giveaway details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
Interview with ... Darlene P. Campos
I had the pleasure of interviewing Darlene P. Campos and hearing her story about her new MG book The Center of the Earth (published Sept 9, 2025 by Blue Handle Publishing) and also the many ups and do...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
And the winner is... @pragmaticmom.bsky.social!
Congratulations! We will be in touch about how to get your book! 🥳
Thank you to everyone who liked, shared, commented, and read about Darlene's wonderful journey!
#giveaway #thecenteroftheearthnovel #writingcommunity #kidlitcraze
Congratulations! We will be in touch about how to get your book! 🥳
Thank you to everyone who liked, shared, commented, and read about Darlene's wonderful journey!
#giveaway #thecenteroftheearthnovel #writingcommunity #kidlitcraze
I had so much fun doing #fallwritingfrenzy this year! Thank you @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @professoraixa.bsky.social plus all the amazing prize donors!
Check out my entry 'Til Undeath Do Us Part on #kidlitcraze here:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/fall-writing-frenzy-2025
Check out my entry 'Til Undeath Do Us Part on #kidlitcraze here:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/fall-writing-frenzy-2025
Fall Writing Frenzy 2025
What a fun contest! This is a great community building event based on photo prompts with a 200 word count. Thank you Kaitlyn, Lydia and Aixa for putting it all together and judging all the amazing ent...
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October 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I had so much fun doing #fallwritingfrenzy this year! Thank you @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @professoraixa.bsky.social plus all the amazing prize donors!
Check out my entry 'Til Undeath Do Us Part on #kidlitcraze here:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/fall-writing-frenzy-2025
Check out my entry 'Til Undeath Do Us Part on #kidlitcraze here:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/fall-writing-frenzy-2025
I had the pleasure to interview Darlene about her historical #MG book #TheCenteroftheEarthNovel, published by @bluehandlebooks.bsky.social in Sept 2025! She had a lot of ups and downs with this book - her perseverance is a real inspiration!
Giveaway details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
Giveaway details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
Interview with ... Darlene P. Campos
I had the pleasure of interviewing Darlene P. Campos and hearing her story about her new MG book The Center of the Earth (published Sept 9, 2025 by Blue Handle Publishing) and also the many ups and do...
www.robynnhyde.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I had the pleasure to interview Darlene about her historical #MG book #TheCenteroftheEarthNovel, published by @bluehandlebooks.bsky.social in Sept 2025! She had a lot of ups and downs with this book - her perseverance is a real inspiration!
Giveaway details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
Giveaway details:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
A new blog post has dropped about what I learned at the #scbwi summer conference! I would love to hear everyone's thoughts - was it worthwhile for you? Who has your favourite speaker? Any gems of wisdom?
#kidlitcraze #WritingCommunity #kidlit
#kidlitcraze #WritingCommunity #kidlit
September 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM
A new blog post has dropped about what I learned at the #scbwi summer conference! I would love to hear everyone's thoughts - was it worthwhile for you? Who has your favourite speaker? Any gems of wisdom?
#kidlitcraze #WritingCommunity #kidlit
#kidlitcraze #WritingCommunity #kidlit
Make sure to check out the blog if you want to win a signed copy! I will choose the winner at 12pm BST tomorrow (Mon 15/9)!
I loved talking with @kclarkwriter.bsky.social about her debut #YA novel - #ThingsILearnedWhileIWasDead - published July 2025 by @faberchildrens.bsky.social. Check out the blog to hear about her writing journey and the signed copy giveaway!
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
#kidlit #kidlitcraze
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
#kidlit #kidlitcraze
September 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Make sure to check out the blog if you want to win a signed copy! I will choose the winner at 12pm BST tomorrow (Mon 15/9)!
I loved talking with @kclarkwriter.bsky.social about her debut #YA novel - #ThingsILearnedWhileIWasDead - published July 2025 by @faberchildrens.bsky.social. Check out the blog to hear about her writing journey and the signed copy giveaway!
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
#kidlit #kidlitcraze
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
#kidlit #kidlitcraze
September 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I loved talking with @kclarkwriter.bsky.social about her debut #YA novel - #ThingsILearnedWhileIWasDead - published July 2025 by @faberchildrens.bsky.social. Check out the blog to hear about her writing journey and the signed copy giveaway!
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
#kidlit #kidlitcraze
www.robynnhyde.com/post/intervi...
#kidlit #kidlitcraze
So...I have started a blog! 😳🙃
Still getting it up and running but if anyone wants to check it out, here it is: robynnhyde.com/kidlit-craze
Still getting it up and running but if anyone wants to check it out, here it is: robynnhyde.com/kidlit-craze
KidLit Craze | Robynn Hyde
A blog for aspiring (and established!) writers with resources and interviews
robynnhyde.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
So...I have started a blog! 😳🙃
Still getting it up and running but if anyone wants to check it out, here it is: robynnhyde.com/kidlit-craze
Still getting it up and running but if anyone wants to check it out, here it is: robynnhyde.com/kidlit-craze
I do enjoy the PB Summit podcast - always fun to listen to and so informative!
#PBSummit Podcast: Homage, Parody, and Plagiarism, Oh My!
“Oh my” is right! Does your manuscript allude to another book or story? The Team explains the differences and what you need to know before sending your story on submission.
picturebooksummit.co...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky
“Oh my” is right! Does your manuscript allude to another book or story? The Team explains the differences and what you need to know before sending your story on submission.
picturebooksummit.co...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky
Podcast - Homage, Parody, and Plagiarism, Oh My!
What you need to know about using homage, parody, and plagiarism in writing picture books for today's children's market.
picturebooksummit.com
August 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I do enjoy the PB Summit podcast - always fun to listen to and so informative!