SK Wenger | KidLit author
@skwenger.bsky.social
Reader, Writer, Adventurer
#kidlit #12x12PB #scbwi #thewritingbarn #educator #sciencegeek #author
CHICKEN FRANK, DINOSAUR (2021)
Upcoming PBs (MIT Kids Press 2027, 2028)
#kidlit #12x12PB #scbwi #thewritingbarn #educator #sciencegeek #author
CHICKEN FRANK, DINOSAUR (2021)
Upcoming PBs (MIT Kids Press 2027, 2028)
My mother is an artist.
I love her work to pieces.
Some shown here.
Fully.
I love her work to pieces.
Some shown here.
Fully.
August 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
My mother is an artist.
I love her work to pieces.
Some shown here.
Fully.
I love her work to pieces.
Some shown here.
Fully.
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🎉 Signed copies of Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures are now available for preorder from @belcantobooks!
📦 Shipped to U.S. addresses or pick up in-store.
🔗 Shop link: belcantobooks.myshopify.com/products/pre-b…
📦 Shipped to U.S. addresses or pick up in-store.
🔗 Shop link: belcantobooks.myshopify.com/products/pre-b…
July 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🎉 Signed copies of Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures are now available for preorder from @belcantobooks!
📦 Shipped to U.S. addresses or pick up in-store.
🔗 Shop link: belcantobooks.myshopify.com/products/pre-b…
📦 Shipped to U.S. addresses or pick up in-store.
🔗 Shop link: belcantobooks.myshopify.com/products/pre-b…
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A post from a few years back, I still feel like I was onto something here…
#kidlitart, #kidlitillustration,
#kidlitart, #kidlitillustration,
June 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A post from a few years back, I still feel like I was onto something here…
#kidlitart, #kidlitillustration,
#kidlitart, #kidlitillustration,
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“In-between Places” by #AlexKillian and #GradyMcFerrin is a wonderful book about transitions. It’s about those moments between. The simple text moves from statement to metaphor and is accompanied by rich illustrations. It’s a perfect book to explore those moments of uncertainty. #PicturebookPage
June 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“In-between Places” by #AlexKillian and #GradyMcFerrin is a wonderful book about transitions. It’s about those moments between. The simple text moves from statement to metaphor and is accompanied by rich illustrations. It’s a perfect book to explore those moments of uncertainty. #PicturebookPage
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Learn five reasons that commonly appear in rejection letters for novels and picture books, translated and then followed by solutions for addressing the problem. Join me!
April 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Learn five reasons that commonly appear in rejection letters for novels and picture books, translated and then followed by solutions for addressing the problem. Join me!
Happy gift to me!
I forgot I planted these last fall… seeing their blooms on a rainy gray morning earlier this week surprised and delighted me!
#tulips #happyspring
I forgot I planted these last fall… seeing their blooms on a rainy gray morning earlier this week surprised and delighted me!
#tulips #happyspring
April 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Happy gift to me!
I forgot I planted these last fall… seeing their blooms on a rainy gray morning earlier this week surprised and delighted me!
#tulips #happyspring
I forgot I planted these last fall… seeing their blooms on a rainy gray morning earlier this week surprised and delighted me!
#tulips #happyspring
Thank you, Hawai’i. Mahalo. You were beautiful. Until next time. 🌸🌺🌼
#springbreak
#hawaii
#ocean #family
#springbreak
#hawaii
#ocean #family
April 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Thank you, Hawai’i. Mahalo. You were beautiful. Until next time. 🌸🌺🌼
#springbreak
#hawaii
#ocean #family
#springbreak
#hawaii
#ocean #family
Going to work
Is not so bad
With views like this
Is not so bad
With views like this
March 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Going to work
Is not so bad
With views like this
Is not so bad
With views like this
March 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Check this out #kidlit writers! I can’t wait for this class to begin! #nfkidlit there’s still time to join!
It’s no secret that Rob Sanders is a master of style & substance! ✨
In his upcoming six-session course, Rob will cover many of the essential ingredients needed for students to leave this class with a draft they’re proud of.
Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/pb-bios-i-st...
In his upcoming six-session course, Rob will cover many of the essential ingredients needed for students to leave this class with a draft they’re proud of.
Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/pb-bios-i-st...
March 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Thank you so much for the awesome “Bitsy Bat, Team Star” interview, Monica! This was so fun! #kidlit #bitsybat #bitsybatteamstar #autismacceptance
I am so excited that for my very first post as part of Writer’s Rumpus I had the opportunity to interview acclaimed author and illustrator @kazwindness.bsky.social
The Bitsy books are must haves and I’m thrilled that more are in the works!
writersrumpus.com/2025/02/25/i...
#kidlit
The Bitsy books are must haves and I’m thrilled that more are in the works!
writersrumpus.com/2025/02/25/i...
#kidlit
Interview with Kaz Windness
Hello, readers! I am a new writer to Writer’s Rumpus and will be bringing you interviews, reviews, and more every other month. I am excited to share my first interview with you starring the amazing…
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February 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Thank you so much for the awesome “Bitsy Bat, Team Star” interview, Monica! This was so fun! #kidlit #bitsybat #bitsybatteamstar #autismacceptance
The Weekly 411 (2/28/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
www.kidlit411.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
March 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
February 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I’ll follow this ‘nose to the ground’
anywhere.
“Puppy love”
anywhere.
“Puppy love”
February 17, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I’ll follow this ‘nose to the ground’
anywhere.
“Puppy love”
anywhere.
“Puppy love”
My goal was to sketch a jolly and portly baker juggling pancakes…
😆🖊️I suppose next time I should spend less time watching the game…
#kidlit
Good practice anyway
😆🖊️I suppose next time I should spend less time watching the game…
#kidlit
Good practice anyway
February 6, 2025 at 3:39 AM
My goal was to sketch a jolly and portly baker juggling pancakes…
😆🖊️I suppose next time I should spend less time watching the game…
#kidlit
Good practice anyway
😆🖊️I suppose next time I should spend less time watching the game…
#kidlit
Good practice anyway
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Great deal on this week! All preorders at B&N are 25% off! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantastic-... @candlewickpress.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Great deal on this week! All preorders at B&N are 25% off! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantastic-... @candlewickpress.bsky.social
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Did you enter the #PBParty contest yet?
Don't let fear get in the way. Put yourself out there and make 2025 your year to shine.
You have a little over 3 1/2 hours left to enter.
Huge thanks to PBParty judge @staceybyer.bsky.social for this adorable, inspiring graphic. 💗
Don't let fear get in the way. Put yourself out there and make 2025 your year to shine.
You have a little over 3 1/2 hours left to enter.
Huge thanks to PBParty judge @staceybyer.bsky.social for this adorable, inspiring graphic. 💗
February 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Did you enter the #PBParty contest yet?
Don't let fear get in the way. Put yourself out there and make 2025 your year to shine.
You have a little over 3 1/2 hours left to enter.
Huge thanks to PBParty judge @staceybyer.bsky.social for this adorable, inspiring graphic. 💗
Don't let fear get in the way. Put yourself out there and make 2025 your year to shine.
You have a little over 3 1/2 hours left to enter.
Huge thanks to PBParty judge @staceybyer.bsky.social for this adorable, inspiring graphic. 💗
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It's submission day for the #PBParty contest. Did you enter yet?
Please don't wait until the last minute!
We can't wait to find out where you live, what genre/s you submitted & what other genres you write.
Please don't wait until the last minute!
We can't wait to find out where you live, what genre/s you submitted & what other genres you write.
February 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's submission day for the #PBParty contest. Did you enter yet?
Please don't wait until the last minute!
We can't wait to find out where you live, what genre/s you submitted & what other genres you write.
Please don't wait until the last minute!
We can't wait to find out where you live, what genre/s you submitted & what other genres you write.
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We are pleased to host a #giveaway of the picture book, KAHO'OLAWE by @kamalani3.bsky.social, illustrated by Harinani Orme (@lernerbooks.bsky.social) out on Feb. 4.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/01/the-... (+ more ways to win).
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/01/the-... (+ more ways to win).
January 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We are pleased to host a #giveaway of the picture book, KAHO'OLAWE by @kamalani3.bsky.social, illustrated by Harinani Orme (@lernerbooks.bsky.social) out on Feb. 4.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/01/the-... (+ more ways to win).
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/01/the-... (+ more ways to win).
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It's the first of the month, so we have a new website banner and Illustrator Spotlight on Sian Moore. Check out her awesome art, and enter to win a copy of her book COWBOY CAM, by William Russell.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry here: www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/illu... #giveaway
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry here: www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/illu... #giveaway
February 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It's the first of the month, so we have a new website banner and Illustrator Spotlight on Sian Moore. Check out her awesome art, and enter to win a copy of her book COWBOY CAM, by William Russell.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry here: www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/illu... #giveaway
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry here: www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/illu... #giveaway
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Just a reminder to find your people and hold them close. There is power in community.
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
February 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Just a reminder to find your people and hold them close. There is power in community.
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart