Samantha M Clark
@samanthamclark.com
Author of books for kids and young at heart. Repped by Rachel Orr, Prospect Literary. Samanthamclark.com | Samanthamclark.substack.com | Bsky.app/profile/samanthamclark.com
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Samantha M Clark
@samanthamclark.com
· Dec 2
Intro post! I'm a dog lover, ghostwriter, writing mentor and author of these books for kids: ARROW (MG, Simon & Schuster) Mad Max meets Jungle Book. Arrow's the only human in a magically hidden rainforest. When they're found by the arid outside world, he must figure out the truth to save his home
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🤩🥢🥳*LOVED* being at the 19th annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair today—chatting with so many kids, families, and fans, plus reuniting with and meeting cool #kidlit peeps! *THANK YOU* for a fab time!
#kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org #loftypigeonbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
#kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org #loftypigeonbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 AM
🤩🥢🥳*LOVED* being at the 19th annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair today—chatting with so many kids, families, and fans, plus reuniting with and meeting cool #kidlit peeps! *THANK YOU* for a fab time!
#kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org #loftypigeonbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
#kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org #loftypigeonbooks @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
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Getting ready for a full assembly school visit!
O’win is so excited!!
(Me? You bet!)
O’win is so excited!!
(Me? You bet!)
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Getting ready for a full assembly school visit!
O’win is so excited!!
(Me? You bet!)
O’win is so excited!!
(Me? You bet!)
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It's a Kirkus star for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK written by Brian Gehrlein, illustrated by Jennifer Harney!
🌟 “A standout read-aloud that definitely will not put readers to sleep.” 🌟
Read the full review here
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
🌟 “A standout read-aloud that definitely will not put readers to sleep.” 🌟
Read the full review here
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It's a Kirkus star for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK written by Brian Gehrlein, illustrated by Jennifer Harney!
🌟 “A standout read-aloud that definitely will not put readers to sleep.” 🌟
Read the full review here
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
🌟 “A standout read-aloud that definitely will not put readers to sleep.” 🌟
Read the full review here
@briangehrlein.bsky.social
This might be the best thing I’ve seen all day
Otters with hats again, for no reason other than otters in hats!
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This might be the best thing I’ve seen all day
Congratulations @katemessner.com and all the new books on the Texas Bluebonnet list #kidlit
Holy smokes - thank you, Texas librarians!!! I couldn't be more thrilled that THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES has been named to the 2026-2027 Texas Bluebonnet Award List! And in such incredible company, too - congrats to all of the authors & illustrators!
Here's the full list: txla.org/news/2026-20...
Here's the full list: txla.org/news/2026-20...
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Congratulations @katemessner.com and all the new books on the Texas Bluebonnet list #kidlit
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"The paperback editions of The Story of Us and A Place to Call Home are being released July 14, 2026, the same day that the third Hedgehog book comes out!" —Lauren Castillo mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/scho...
November 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"The paperback editions of The Story of Us and A Place to Call Home are being released July 14, 2026, the same day that the third Hedgehog book comes out!" —Lauren Castillo mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/scho...
Look at these SO CUTE bookmarks!! #librarians you’ll love these
Interesting bookmark that'll add a uniquely novel look to your favourite novel.
Let's learn how to make Fox Bookmarks.
#handicraft #origami #bookmark #howtomake #paperfolding
Let's learn how to make Fox Bookmarks.
#handicraft #origami #bookmark #howtomake #paperfolding
November 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Look at these SO CUTE bookmarks!! #librarians you’ll love these
Saturday cuteness
Please take a moment to appreciate this very, very small water sausage!
November 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Saturday cuteness
For the later crowd! Austin TX, see you tomorrow.
It's Texas Book Festival weekend! Really excited to see all the authors and illustrators, celebrate all the wonderful books, AND I get to chat with readers at the @scbwiatx.bsky.social book at noon! Come visit in Tent 5. Great time to get signed books for pressies. #kidlit #kidsneedbooks
November 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
For the later crowd! Austin TX, see you tomorrow.
Truth #amwriting
I regret to inform you that the only way to finish your novel is to keep writing.
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Truth #amwriting
All our dogs have come from shelters. Don't regret that at all. This sounds like sage advice for weekend plans.
Making weekend plans? Why not head to a local shelter and find a snuggle bunny like this baby for those cold winter nights 🤗 You won’t regret it! #cats #catsofbluesky #adoptdontshop
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
All our dogs have come from shelters. Don't regret that at all. This sounds like sage advice for weekend plans.
Years ago a wrote a YA time travel romance novel (I've been procrastinating from its revision for years too) and in its future, they had holographic pods that were controlled by squeezing them. Just call me prophet.
November 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Years ago a wrote a YA time travel romance novel (I've been procrastinating from its revision for years too) and in its future, they had holographic pods that were controlled by squeezing them. Just call me prophet.
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NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2025 www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2025
In its 73rd year of highlighting children’s books, the 'New York Times Book Review' and the New York Public Library have announced the 10 winners of the Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.
www.publishersweekly.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2025 www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Oh my goodness! This makes me want to crochet scarves and hats for my dogs.
November 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Oh my goodness! This makes me want to crochet scarves and hats for my dogs.
Soooooo looking forward to this.
“I basically tailored the part for Rhea," Gilligan says. "I wanted her to be a star, I figured it was long past time for her to be number one on the call sheet, and I wanted to be the person to get her there.”
Pluribus’ Vince Gilligan on making shows that ‘attract really smart viewers’
It starts streaming in November.
www.theverge.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Soooooo looking forward to this.
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📝🥢 📙👩🏻🏫 Do you know anyone who’d be interested in a library workshop for kids 9+yo about the secret writing tricks I used to create TRICKY CHOPSTICKS? I’m hosting this fun session on Monday, Nov 10 @ 6pm at the Lake Hiawatha Branch!
#LakeHiawathaBranch @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
#LakeHiawathaBranch @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
📝🥢 📙👩🏻🏫 Do you know anyone who’d be interested in a library workshop for kids 9+yo about the secret writing tricks I used to create TRICKY CHOPSTICKS? I’m hosting this fun session on Monday, Nov 10 @ 6pm at the Lake Hiawatha Branch!
#LakeHiawathaBranch @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
#LakeHiawathaBranch @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
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Happy Friday from the bookshelves. 📚✨
November 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Happy Friday from the bookshelves. 📚✨
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Go behind the scenes of Meefs and Feefs with graphic novelist Liza N. Cooper in today’s author interview.
#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #WritingCommunity
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #WritingCommunity
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Interview with Graphic Novelist Liza N. Cooper - From The Mixed Up Files
I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Liza Cooper, author of Meems and Feefs, to the blog today! I can’t wait to hear how these adorable characters came to life. As someone who once had a ferret named F...
fromthemixedupfiles.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Go behind the scenes of Meefs and Feefs with graphic novelist Liza N. Cooper in today’s author interview.
#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #WritingCommunity
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #WritingCommunity
fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
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"School for Woodland Creatures’ illustrations were, as usual, an absolute joy to create." —Lauren Castillo mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/scho...
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"School for Woodland Creatures’ illustrations were, as usual, an absolute joy to create." —Lauren Castillo mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/scho...
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Excited for this event with the fabulous @despinakarras.com ❤️
Come and join us!
Come and join us!
Hey everyone! I'm happy to announce that @authorsguild.org D.C. chapter will be hosting a panel on pitch events! The panelists are @annmrose.bsky.social (Tobias Lit) and @despinakarras.com (Host of @pitchdis.com ). RSVP link ⬇️. #writingcommunity #writesky #amquerying #queryingsoon
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Excited for this event with the fabulous @despinakarras.com ❤️
Come and join us!
Come and join us!
It's Texas Book Festival weekend! Really excited to see all the authors and illustrators, celebrate all the wonderful books, AND I get to chat with readers at the @scbwiatx.bsky.social book at noon! Come visit in Tent 5. Great time to get signed books for pressies. #kidlit #kidsneedbooks
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It's Texas Book Festival weekend! Really excited to see all the authors and illustrators, celebrate all the wonderful books, AND I get to chat with readers at the @scbwiatx.bsky.social book at noon! Come visit in Tent 5. Great time to get signed books for pressies. #kidlit #kidsneedbooks
Love children's books? Want to see more? Do below... #kidlit
It's a challenging time for #KidLit book creators. How can YOU can help: browse wkly #KidLitLaunches threads & help boost a book or two? Thanks to those who have been using & helping boost these threads so far! 📚🩷 #EduSky
9/29-10/5 - 10/6-10/12 - 10/13-10/19 - 10/20-10/26 - 10/27-11/2 - 11/3-11/9
9/29-10/5 - 10/6-10/12 - 10/13-10/19 - 10/20-10/26 - 10/27-11/2 - 11/3-11/9
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Love children's books? Want to see more? Do below... #kidlit
#artists heads up!
Hey illustrators/agents!
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#artists heads up!
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🥢📚🥳I’m thrilled to be part of the 19th annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair this Sunday with nearly 50 authors+illustrators! If you’re around, please drop by—I’ll be chatting, signing TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, & giving out fun swag!
#kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
#kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🥢📚🥳I’m thrilled to be part of the 19th annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair this Sunday with nearly 50 authors+illustrators! If you’re around, please drop by—I’ll be chatting, signing TRICKY CHOPSTICKS, & giving out fun swag!
#kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social
#kidlit @brooklynmuseum.org @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social