Ronna Mandel
@ronnawriter.bsky.social
#kidlit #neurodivergentsupporter #12x12PBChallenge, fmr European expat, ❤️ cats, poodles, purple + chocolate, SCBWI-LA Mingle coord. PB debut fall ‘26. Rep’d by Marisa Cleveland. goodreadswithronna.com + RonnaMandel.com @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social
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Don’t miss out on the chance to help by bidding on a host of terrific opps. #kidlitcommunity
#publishibg #auction
#publishibg #auction
The auction ends at 11.45pm TONIGHT - please get your bids in for anything you're interested in!
Auction is currently raising $154,000, amazing!!! Let's get it higher before it closes!
#kidlit #publishing #auction
Auction is currently raising $154,000, amazing!!! Let's get it higher before it closes!
#kidlit #publishing #auction
I’m donating a portfolio or picture book manuscript/dummy review to this auction to benefit folks in Minnesota!
You can bid here: tinyurl.com/476wtx8n
#kidlit #books
You can bid here: tinyurl.com/476wtx8n
#kidlit #books
January 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Don’t miss out on the chance to help by bidding on a host of terrific opps. #kidlitcommunity
#publishibg #auction
#publishibg #auction
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Heads up, the annual year-end free trial period for Publishers Marketplace is live.
Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...
Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...
December 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Heads up, the annual year-end free trial period for Publishers Marketplace is live.
Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...
Great way to do research for those of you gearing up to query in the New Year. lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2025/12/a-pm...
So happy about this!!
The American Booksellers Association announced that it is reviving its Indies Choice Book Awards, the literary prize program that was initially launched in 1991 and has been on hiatus since 2019.
ABA Relaunches Indie Booksellers Awards
The American Booksellers Association announced that it is reviving its Indies Choice Book Awards, the literary prize program that was initially launched in 1991 and has been on hiatus since 2019.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:34 PM
So happy about this!!
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The best children's graphic novels are here! These stories will spark a lifelong love of reading. See the full list: bit.ly/3NPjI2Z #KidsComics #GraphicNovels #ChildrensLit #ReadingAdventures #BestBooks
January 29, 2026 at 9:45 PM
The best children's graphic novels are here! These stories will spark a lifelong love of reading. See the full list: bit.ly/3NPjI2Z #KidsComics #GraphicNovels #ChildrensLit #ReadingAdventures #BestBooks
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Ask Me Anything sessions with Connie Hsu, Alvina Ling, or Rotem Moscovich? These are amazing auctions.
Connie was my editor for Besos for Baby and Marta! Big and Small and remains my dream editor to this day.
Connie was my editor for Besos for Baby and Marta! Big and Small and remains my dream editor to this day.
The Publishing for Minnesota auction launches this week to support groups providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
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Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Ask Me Anything sessions with Connie Hsu, Alvina Ling, or Rotem Moscovich? These are amazing auctions.
Connie was my editor for Besos for Baby and Marta! Big and Small and remains my dream editor to this day.
Connie was my editor for Besos for Baby and Marta! Big and Small and remains my dream editor to this day.
Thrilled for all the wonderful winners and honorees this year! What a powerhouse of talent!
Watson, Chien, Smith Win 2026 Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards buff.ly/E80IPV1
January 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Thrilled for all the wonderful winners and honorees this year! What a powerhouse of talent!
The Legendary Life Story of the Lever, a new Mighty Models nonfiction picture book by @christinevanzandt.bsky.social w/art by Lesley Breen,
traces the history of the lever, a world-changing invention, and includes a build-it-yourself catapult. #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity
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traces the history of the lever, a world-changing invention, and includes a build-it-yourself catapult. #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity
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The Legendary Life Story of The Lever
This Mighty Models picture book traces the history of the lever, a world-changing invention, and includes a build-it-yourself catapult.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The Legendary Life Story of the Lever, a new Mighty Models nonfiction picture book by @christinevanzandt.bsky.social w/art by Lesley Breen,
traces the history of the lever, a world-changing invention, and includes a build-it-yourself catapult. #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity
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traces the history of the lever, a world-changing invention, and includes a build-it-yourself catapult. #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity
wp.me/p3X25n-bml
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Kick off your writing year with the 2026 12 x 12 Launch Webinar! Join Julie on Jan 8 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for top tips on navigating today’s picture book market and our annual speaker reveal.
Live attendees are eligible for prizes, including a registration refund.
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We can't wait!
Live attendees are eligible for prizes, including a registration refund.
buff.ly/dKGVsH0
We can't wait!
January 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Kick off your writing year with the 2026 12 x 12 Launch Webinar! Join Julie on Jan 8 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for top tips on navigating today’s picture book market and our annual speaker reveal.
Live attendees are eligible for prizes, including a registration refund.
buff.ly/dKGVsH0
We can't wait!
Live attendees are eligible for prizes, including a registration refund.
buff.ly/dKGVsH0
We can't wait!
Jayden likes lazy days at home when it’s raining. Or not raining tbh! 🤣 #caturday #catsofbluesky
January 3, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Jayden likes lazy days at home when it’s raining. Or not raining tbh! 🤣 #caturday #catsofbluesky
A boy and his dog wander in a wintry wonderland on Christmas day but can't find their way home. The Christmas sweater helps in a magical way in Jan Brett's latest, The Christmas Sweater. @randomhousekids.bsky.social
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
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#booksky #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
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#booksky #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity
The Christmas Sweater by Jan Brett
A boy and his dog wander in a wintry wonderland on Christmas day but can't find their way home. The Christmas sweater helps in a magical way.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A boy and his dog wander in a wintry wonderland on Christmas day but can't find their way home. The Christmas sweater helps in a magical way in Jan Brett's latest, The Christmas Sweater. @randomhousekids.bsky.social
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
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#booksky #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity
G.P. Putnam’s Sons
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#booksky #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity
Oh this speaks to me!! #booksky
“The last-minute christmas rush at the bookshop.” - my latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books
December 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Oh this speaks to me!! #booksky
Hanukkah poser! #caturday #catsofbluesky
December 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Hanukkah poser! #caturday #catsofbluesky
In The Book of Candles written by Laurel Snyder and illustrated by Leanne Hatch, eight poems bring #Hanukkah to life. Enjoy this fresh new take on the festival of lights featuring a contemporary Jewish family, their cat and evocative art. Clarion Books #picturebooks #booksky #kidlit
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The Book of Candles: Eight Poems for Hanukkah -
Eight poems bring Hanukkah to life in this fresh new take on the festival lights featuring a contemporary Jewish family and their cat.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In The Book of Candles written by Laurel Snyder and illustrated by Leanne Hatch, eight poems bring #Hanukkah to life. Enjoy this fresh new take on the festival of lights featuring a contemporary Jewish family, their cat and evocative art. Clarion Books #picturebooks #booksky #kidlit
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Something was stuck behind my break front drawer so I pulled it out. Mouse wasted no time in taking over. #caturday #catsofbluesky
December 14, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Something was stuck behind my break front drawer so I pulled it out. Mouse wasted no time in taking over. #caturday #catsofbluesky
Jay is soaking up the morning sun directly under my husband’s chair! #catsofbluesky #caturday
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Jay is soaking up the morning sun directly under my husband’s chair! #catsofbluesky #caturday
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And the 2025 Undies Case Cover Awards Go To . . . 100scopenotes.com/2025/11/24/a... @100scopenotes.bsky.social
And the 2025 Undies Case Cover Awards Go To . . .
Announcing the winners of the 2025 Undies Case Cover Awards!
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November 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
And the 2025 Undies Case Cover Awards Go To . . . 100scopenotes.com/2025/11/24/a... @100scopenotes.bsky.social
Mouse is sticking close to the heater because the weather in L.A. has gotten chilly! #caturday #catsofbluesky
November 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Mouse is sticking close to the heater because the weather in L.A. has gotten chilly! #caturday #catsofbluesky
Children's book author @marciecolleen.bsky.social
shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal in my interview about her new book HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera, Doubleday BYR/RH
#kidlit #picturebooks
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shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal in my interview about her new book HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera, Doubleday BYR/RH
#kidlit #picturebooks
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An Interview with Happy Friendsgiving Author Marcie Colleen
Children's book author Marcie Colleen shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Children's book author @marciecolleen.bsky.social
shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal in my interview about her new book HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera, Doubleday BYR/RH
#kidlit #picturebooks
wp.me/p3X25n-bkS
shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal in my interview about her new book HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera, Doubleday BYR/RH
#kidlit #picturebooks
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Mouse is starting to get used to it getting darker earlier. Me? Not so much. #catsofbluesky #caturday
November 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Mouse is starting to get used to it getting darker earlier. Me? Not so much. #catsofbluesky #caturday
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Swag
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Swag
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Hi friends!
To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created 'Words and Pictures', an e-book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes to making books!
Available now! tinyurl.com/Words-and-Pi... ✨✨✨
To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created 'Words and Pictures', an e-book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes to making books!
Available now! tinyurl.com/Words-and-Pi... ✨✨✨
'Words and Pictures' - 100 things I've learned making books
To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created this book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes t...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Hi friends!
To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created 'Words and Pictures', an e-book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes to making books!
Available now! tinyurl.com/Words-and-Pi... ✨✨✨
To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created 'Words and Pictures', an e-book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes to making books!
Available now! tinyurl.com/Words-and-Pi... ✨✨✨
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👀 #kidlit writers & artists! We will be open for submissions again on November 20th for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose!
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November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
👀 #kidlit writers & artists! We will be open for submissions again on November 20th for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose!
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Needed a break from all the ugliness so, seeking out some beauty, I visited the stunning Hollyhock House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright here in L.A.
November 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Needed a break from all the ugliness so, seeking out some beauty, I visited the stunning Hollyhock House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright here in L.A.