s.e.cottrill
@secottrill.bsky.social
Illustration, graphics & words for KidLit. Designer/AD by day. #SCBWI #12x12PB #mightykidlit #KidLit #authorillustrator www.secottrill.com
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The Publishing for Minnesota Auction goes live at midnight on Wednesday. The number of items for auction has doubled since I first heard about it this evening and they're still adding more: www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:19 AM
The Publishing for Minnesota Auction goes live at midnight on Wednesday. The number of items for auction has doubled since I first heard about it this evening and they're still adding more: www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
"Hope for Lease." From today's walk on a sunny, cold day.
January 17, 2026 at 10:30 PM
"Hope for Lease." From today's walk on a sunny, cold day.
Today’s library haul…15.4 lbs! I need a bigger back pack😊
January 10, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Today’s library haul…15.4 lbs! I need a bigger back pack😊
A little winter walk in the local park to clear the holiday fog and caught this image. Frozen ice formation in the lagoon. View from a bridge. Thank you nature❤️
January 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
A little winter walk in the local park to clear the holiday fog and caught this image. Frozen ice formation in the lagoon. View from a bridge. Thank you nature❤️
Oh what fun it is! My favorite list of all. Especially love the intro to the post. "...this list stands as the antithesis of everything AI." Thank you, thank you, thank you @fuse8.bsky.social!
Day #17: 31 Days, 31 Lists - 2025 Unconventional Children's Books. Oh yeah, AI? Here are the books for kids that will crush your creations with their sheer unpredictability. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/17/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Unconventional Children’s Books
Oh yeah, AI? Here are the books for kids that will crush your creations with their sheer unpredictability.
afuse8production.slj.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Oh what fun it is! My favorite list of all. Especially love the intro to the post. "...this list stands as the antithesis of everything AI." Thank you, thank you, thank you @fuse8.bsky.social!
Just posted 100 words on a fave holiday memory for Mighty Kid Lit holiday writing contest. There's still time to enter!
#MightyKidlit! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #kidlit
@ziemkemichele.bsky.social
#MightyKidlit! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #kidlit
@ziemkemichele.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Just posted 100 words on a fave holiday memory for Mighty Kid Lit holiday writing contest. There's still time to enter!
#MightyKidlit! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #kidlit
@ziemkemichele.bsky.social
#MightyKidlit! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #kidlit
@ziemkemichele.bsky.social
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Will she or won’t she
make beautiful night music?
Modest Katy…did!
#HaikuSaturday
Oh, hey! Nothing political for a change 🙃
make beautiful night music?
Modest Katy…did!
#HaikuSaturday
Oh, hey! Nothing political for a change 🙃
September 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Will she or won’t she
make beautiful night music?
Modest Katy…did!
#HaikuSaturday
Oh, hey! Nothing political for a change 🙃
make beautiful night music?
Modest Katy…did!
#HaikuSaturday
Oh, hey! Nothing political for a change 🙃
News you can use 🙌🏻
🔗🏆
If you're on #LinkedIn, this is the link for declining their use of your data for training their AI models:
www.linkedin.com/mypreference...
www.linkedin.com/mypreference...
September 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
News you can use 🙌🏻
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🔗🏆
If you're on #LinkedIn, this is the link for declining their use of your data for training their AI models:
www.linkedin.com/mypreference...
www.linkedin.com/mypreference...
September 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🔗🏆
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Explore this GIFT ARTICLE from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/b...
50 Great Board Books for Babies
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Explore this GIFT ARTICLE from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/b...
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Brittany, an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw with vibrant colorful palettes and rich textures 🩷
Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social
britspixels.com
#kidlitart #cuteart #illustration
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britspixels.com
#kidlitart #cuteart #illustration
September 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Brittany, an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw with vibrant colorful palettes and rich textures 🩷
Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social
britspixels.com
#kidlitart #cuteart #illustration
Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social
britspixels.com
#kidlitart #cuteart #illustration
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End papers, anyone? #KidLitArtPostcard day is upon us and today I decided to post something a bit different. I am an author/illustrator looking for representation and new projects. You can find my work at: www.deborahpaquette.com #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #repeatingpattern #kidlit #illustration
September 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
End papers, anyone? #KidLitArtPostcard day is upon us and today I decided to post something a bit different. I am an author/illustrator looking for representation and new projects. You can find my work at: www.deborahpaquette.com #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #repeatingpattern #kidlit #illustration
Sounds fun!
💥NEW SERIES ALERT! 💥
First pitched as “Shaun the Sheep meets Die Hard,” I’m excited to introduce readers to the adventures of Steel Wool.🐑
#kidscomics #comics #kidlit #randomhousegraphic #kidsgraphicnovels
First pitched as “Shaun the Sheep meets Die Hard,” I’m excited to introduce readers to the adventures of Steel Wool.🐑
#kidscomics #comics #kidlit #randomhousegraphic #kidsgraphicnovels
August 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Sounds fun!
April 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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April 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Amazing speech by @hcrichardson.bsky.social on the 250 year anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and all of the other people who were a part of it. She writes about how little things can add up to impact history.
Her full speech:
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
#teslatakedown #handsoff #april19
Her full speech:
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
#teslatakedown #handsoff #april19
April 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Amazing speech by @hcrichardson.bsky.social on the 250 year anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and all of the other people who were a part of it. She writes about how little things can add up to impact history.
Her full speech:
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
#teslatakedown #handsoff #april19
Her full speech:
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
#teslatakedown #handsoff #april19
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Happy to have been featured in this list of 100 Best Children's Book Blogs and Websites in 2025!
bloggers.feedspot.com/childrens_bo...
bloggers.feedspot.com/childrens_bo...
100 Best Children’s Book Blogs and Websites in 2025
100 Best Children's Book Blogs ⋅ 1. Kids' Book Review ⋅ 2. The Childrens Book Review ⋅ 3. Mr. Schu Reads ⋅ 4. Writing for Kids (While Raising Them) ⋅ 5. Free Kids Books Blog
bloggers.feedspot.com
April 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Happy to have been featured in this list of 100 Best Children's Book Blogs and Websites in 2025!
bloggers.feedspot.com/childrens_bo...
bloggers.feedspot.com/childrens_bo...
Goodnight Moon stamps! ❤️ Release date May 2.
April 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Goodnight Moon stamps! ❤️ Release date May 2.
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Today at the “Stand up for Science” demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial.
March 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Today at the “Stand up for Science” demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial.
February 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I love “List” time of year.
Oh, my darlings. It's almost here. The marathon of children's books of 2024. You ain't seen nothing like this before! Get ready for 31 Days, 31 Lists, starting December 1st! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/11/30/i...
It’s Here! 31 Days, 31 Lists 2024!
So exciting, so exciting!! Each year I dedicate the 31 days of December to a different list of children’s books released in America in the current publishing year. What that means is that all year lon...
afuse8production.slj.com
December 24, 2024 at 1:19 AM
I love “List” time of year.
FAB Blog post. Chock full of great tips and examples! Thanks @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social ❤️
How to Craft an Amazing Picture Book Query mindyalyseweiss.com/how-to-craft...
How to Craft an Amazing Picture Book Query mindyalyseweiss.com/how-to-craft...
February 20, 2024 at 1:45 PM
FAB Blog post. Chock full of great tips and examples! Thanks @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social ❤️
How to Craft an Amazing Picture Book Query mindyalyseweiss.com/how-to-craft...
How to Craft an Amazing Picture Book Query mindyalyseweiss.com/how-to-craft...
Gonna be a great year! Yay!!#12x12picturebookchallenge
Yes, we've announced them already, but we're too excited not to share again! You are not going to want to miss this amazing lineup of speakers for 2024! 🤩 Not a member? Register today! www.12x12challenge.c... #amwriting #amquerying
January 13, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Gonna be a great year! Yay!!#12x12picturebookchallenge
November 11, 2023 at 11:51 PM
In honor of tonight’s time change.
Now, Fall’s Time retreats.
Crouches in early darkness.
Please leave Time alone.
#haikusaturday
Now, Fall’s Time retreats.
Crouches in early darkness.
Please leave Time alone.
#haikusaturday
November 4, 2023 at 6:48 PM
In honor of tonight’s time change.
Now, Fall’s Time retreats.
Crouches in early darkness.
Please leave Time alone.
#haikusaturday
Now, Fall’s Time retreats.
Crouches in early darkness.
Please leave Time alone.
#haikusaturday