Srividhya Venkat
@srividhyavenkat.bsky.social
Children's Author/Storyteller/PB lover
SEEKER OF TRUTH (2024)
GIRLS ON WHEELS (2023)
DANCING IN THATHA'S FOOTSTEPS (2021)
#SCBWI, PB Rising Stars 2024 Mentor
Rep'd by Adria Goetz @ K.T. Literary Agency
SEEKER OF TRUTH (2024)
GIRLS ON WHEELS (2023)
DANCING IN THATHA'S FOOTSTEPS (2021)
#SCBWI, PB Rising Stars 2024 Mentor
Rep'd by Adria Goetz @ K.T. Literary Agency
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To do list: write. Read. Call your reps. You may feel helpless, but you have a voice!
August 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
To do list: write. Read. Call your reps. You may feel helpless, but you have a voice!
Congrats to @sarah.kurpiel for winning the 2025 SCBWI #CrystalKiteAward (Midwest Division)!🎉👏 I am delighted to share the platform with her as an HONOR winner!! Thanks to #SCBWI member-peers who voted for my book! Your support means the world to me.🙏❤️
#SCBWI25CK
#danicadasilvapereira
#littlebeebooks
#SCBWI25CK
#danicadasilvapereira
#littlebeebooks
July 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Congrats to @sarah.kurpiel for winning the 2025 SCBWI #CrystalKiteAward (Midwest Division)!🎉👏 I am delighted to share the platform with her as an HONOR winner!! Thanks to #SCBWI member-peers who voted for my book! Your support means the world to me.🙏❤️
#SCBWI25CK
#danicadasilvapereira
#littlebeebooks
#SCBWI25CK
#danicadasilvapereira
#littlebeebooks
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📚👍If you live near Penn State and ❤️ books, this is the event for you! Crafts! Meet the authors! Books! Schlow Library, July 30th!
#kidlit #authorevent #authorlife #writingcommunity #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity #pennstate #educators #readingcommunity #paisleysbigbirthday #gilbertandtheghost
#kidlit #authorevent #authorlife #writingcommunity #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity #pennstate #educators #readingcommunity #paisleysbigbirthday #gilbertandtheghost
July 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
📚👍If you live near Penn State and ❤️ books, this is the event for you! Crafts! Meet the authors! Books! Schlow Library, July 30th!
#kidlit #authorevent #authorlife #writingcommunity #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity #pennstate #educators #readingcommunity #paisleysbigbirthday #gilbertandtheghost
#kidlit #authorevent #authorlife #writingcommunity #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity #pennstate #educators #readingcommunity #paisleysbigbirthday #gilbertandtheghost
Thrilled to announce my next book... PRIYA'S NOT-SO-PERFECT BRAND-NEW OUTFIT.🎉
It is part imagination and part real - a story 'little me' would have loved.
I'm grateful to my CPs and agent @adriagoetz, and excited to have the talent of @colourbyvaish.
#picturebook #kidlit #southasian #pavadai
It is part imagination and part real - a story 'little me' would have loved.
I'm grateful to my CPs and agent @adriagoetz, and excited to have the talent of @colourbyvaish.
#picturebook #kidlit #southasian #pavadai
July 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Thrilled to announce my next book... PRIYA'S NOT-SO-PERFECT BRAND-NEW OUTFIT.🎉
It is part imagination and part real - a story 'little me' would have loved.
I'm grateful to my CPs and agent @adriagoetz, and excited to have the talent of @colourbyvaish.
#picturebook #kidlit #southasian #pavadai
It is part imagination and part real - a story 'little me' would have loved.
I'm grateful to my CPs and agent @adriagoetz, and excited to have the talent of @colourbyvaish.
#picturebook #kidlit #southasian #pavadai
SEEKER OF TRUTH is a SCBWI Crystal Kite Award *finalist*!! My deepest gratitude to everyone who voted for my book in the first round.❣️I am thrilled to be among several creators I admire.
Voting for the final round is now open. I seek your continued support.
#scbwicrystalkiteaward #SeekerofTruth
Voting for the final round is now open. I seek your continued support.
#scbwicrystalkiteaward #SeekerofTruth
July 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
SEEKER OF TRUTH is a SCBWI Crystal Kite Award *finalist*!! My deepest gratitude to everyone who voted for my book in the first round.❣️I am thrilled to be among several creators I admire.
Voting for the final round is now open. I seek your continued support.
#scbwicrystalkiteaward #SeekerofTruth
Voting for the final round is now open. I seek your continued support.
#scbwicrystalkiteaward #SeekerofTruth
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Scribbling sunflowers with oil pastels is my #1 coping mechanism in this mad, scary world 🌻🖍️
#arttherapy #oilpastels #art #sunflowers
#arttherapy #oilpastels #art #sunflowers
July 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Scribbling sunflowers with oil pastels is my #1 coping mechanism in this mad, scary world 🌻🖍️
#arttherapy #oilpastels #art #sunflowers
#arttherapy #oilpastels #art #sunflowers
I was at the book launch of Laura Smetana's new book, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE THE NIGHT SKY.🌟It is a beautiful PB with collage art and lyrical text, with space-related facts sprinkled throughout.
It was also wonderful to meet @shirinshamsi1!
#LauraSmetana #picturebooks #lyricalPB #authorillustrator
It was also wonderful to meet @shirinshamsi1!
#LauraSmetana #picturebooks #lyricalPB #authorillustrator
June 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I was at the book launch of Laura Smetana's new book, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE THE NIGHT SKY.🌟It is a beautiful PB with collage art and lyrical text, with space-related facts sprinkled throughout.
It was also wonderful to meet @shirinshamsi1!
#LauraSmetana #picturebooks #lyricalPB #authorillustrator
It was also wonderful to meet @shirinshamsi1!
#LauraSmetana #picturebooks #lyricalPB #authorillustrator
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FAVE FOUR
If you'd like to see other kidlit recommendations, pop on over to cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com.
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
@srividhyavenkat.bsky.social
@elisaboxer.bsky.social
#kidlit
#kidlitbookstack
#kidlitrecommendations
If you'd like to see other kidlit recommendations, pop on over to cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com.
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
@srividhyavenkat.bsky.social
@elisaboxer.bsky.social
#kidlit
#kidlitbookstack
#kidlitrecommendations
May 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
FAVE FOUR
If you'd like to see other kidlit recommendations, pop on over to cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com.
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
@srividhyavenkat.bsky.social
@elisaboxer.bsky.social
#kidlit
#kidlitbookstack
#kidlitrecommendations
If you'd like to see other kidlit recommendations, pop on over to cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com.
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
@srividhyavenkat.bsky.social
@elisaboxer.bsky.social
#kidlit
#kidlitbookstack
#kidlitrecommendations
It's National Library Week!
I'll be at Glen Ellyn Public Library tomorrow, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive process that leads to beautifully created picture books.
gepl.librarycalendar.com/event/pictur...
#authortalk #picturebooks #localauthorevent #chicagoauthor #aspiringauthors
I'll be at Glen Ellyn Public Library tomorrow, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive process that leads to beautifully created picture books.
gepl.librarycalendar.com/event/pictur...
#authortalk #picturebooks #localauthorevent #chicagoauthor #aspiringauthors
April 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It's National Library Week!
I'll be at Glen Ellyn Public Library tomorrow, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive process that leads to beautifully created picture books.
gepl.librarycalendar.com/event/pictur...
#authortalk #picturebooks #localauthorevent #chicagoauthor #aspiringauthors
I'll be at Glen Ellyn Public Library tomorrow, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive process that leads to beautifully created picture books.
gepl.librarycalendar.com/event/pictur...
#authortalk #picturebooks #localauthorevent #chicagoauthor #aspiringauthors
Last week, I had a blast hanging out with @scbwi.illinois creators, attending talks, and meeting teachers and librarians at the Illinois Reading Council Conference @ilreadcouncil in Springfield.
Thanks to @sarahnaronson for pic#2.
#ILReads2025 #ilreads
#IRCC2025 #SpringfieldIllinois
Thanks to @sarahnaronson for pic#2.
#ILReads2025 #ilreads
#IRCC2025 #SpringfieldIllinois
March 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Last week, I had a blast hanging out with @scbwi.illinois creators, attending talks, and meeting teachers and librarians at the Illinois Reading Council Conference @ilreadcouncil in Springfield.
Thanks to @sarahnaronson for pic#2.
#ILReads2025 #ilreads
#IRCC2025 #SpringfieldIllinois
Thanks to @sarahnaronson for pic#2.
#ILReads2025 #ilreads
#IRCC2025 #SpringfieldIllinois
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We will study scenes, pick them apart by their craft elements (dialogue, pacing, conflict, etc.), and talk about revision. Register today! Link in bio.
March 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We will study scenes, pick them apart by their craft elements (dialogue, pacing, conflict, etc.), and talk about revision. Register today! Link in bio.
I had so much fun today presenting @scbwi.illinois books with @jennymariewagh at #pumpupprimary2025 #ilascd2025.
March 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I had so much fun today presenting @scbwi.illinois books with @jennymariewagh at #pumpupprimary2025 #ilascd2025.
SEEKER OF TRUTH is one of the 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People! 🎉🥳
I am so honored to be among several creators I admire.
See the entire list at www.cbcbooks.org/wp-content/u...
Greatful to:
@littlebeebooks
@yetanotherbydanica
@adriagoetz
I am so honored to be among several creators I admire.
See the entire list at www.cbcbooks.org/wp-content/u...
Greatful to:
@littlebeebooks
@yetanotherbydanica
@adriagoetz
February 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
SEEKER OF TRUTH is one of the 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People! 🎉🥳
I am so honored to be among several creators I admire.
See the entire list at www.cbcbooks.org/wp-content/u...
Greatful to:
@littlebeebooks
@yetanotherbydanica
@adriagoetz
I am so honored to be among several creators I admire.
See the entire list at www.cbcbooks.org/wp-content/u...
Greatful to:
@littlebeebooks
@yetanotherbydanica
@adriagoetz
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Tip for authors: set Google alerts to your name and book titles to discover mentions & reviews. Reshare! Sharing reviews= social proof…aka. others endorsing your books for you.) #bookmarketing #kidlit
December 5, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Tip for authors: set Google alerts to your name and book titles to discover mentions & reviews. Reshare! Sharing reviews= social proof…aka. others endorsing your books for you.) #bookmarketing #kidlit
I'm delighted that SEEKER OF TRUTH is on @chicagopubliclibrary 's Best of the Best Books 2024 list in the 'Best Informational Books for Younger Readers' category.
Thank you, CPL! 🙏🏽 You're the best!🎊
@yetanotherbydanica
@littlebeebooks
#picturebooks #socialjustice #pbbio #southasiantrailblazers
Thank you, CPL! 🙏🏽 You're the best!🎊
@yetanotherbydanica
@littlebeebooks
#picturebooks #socialjustice #pbbio #southasiantrailblazers
November 28, 2024 at 5:24 PM
I'm delighted that SEEKER OF TRUTH is on @chicagopubliclibrary 's Best of the Best Books 2024 list in the 'Best Informational Books for Younger Readers' category.
Thank you, CPL! 🙏🏽 You're the best!🎊
@yetanotherbydanica
@littlebeebooks
#picturebooks #socialjustice #pbbio #southasiantrailblazers
Thank you, CPL! 🙏🏽 You're the best!🎊
@yetanotherbydanica
@littlebeebooks
#picturebooks #socialjustice #pbbio #southasiantrailblazers
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To those disheartened by publisher rejections: I started submitting queries & manuscripts to kidlit publishers in 1995. During the 15 yrs before my first children's book contract, I sometimes felt like giving up.
Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.
Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.
January 28, 2024 at 1:34 PM
To those disheartened by publisher rejections: I started submitting queries & manuscripts to kidlit publishers in 1995. During the 15 yrs before my first children's book contract, I sometimes felt like giving up.
Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.
Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.
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POETRY CONTEST!!
We're baaaaaaaack ... but this time it's for RHYMING VERSE for PB, MG, YA! Submissions open Monday, November 18.
My fellow judges are back: Michelle Heidenrich Barnes, Suzy Levinson, and Lou Piccolo. We can't wait to read your kidlit poems!
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
We're baaaaaaaack ... but this time it's for RHYMING VERSE for PB, MG, YA! Submissions open Monday, November 18.
My fellow judges are back: Michelle Heidenrich Barnes, Suzy Levinson, and Lou Piccolo. We can't wait to read your kidlit poems!
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
November 13, 2024 at 5:57 AM
POETRY CONTEST!!
We're baaaaaaaack ... but this time it's for RHYMING VERSE for PB, MG, YA! Submissions open Monday, November 18.
My fellow judges are back: Michelle Heidenrich Barnes, Suzy Levinson, and Lou Piccolo. We can't wait to read your kidlit poems!
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
We're baaaaaaaack ... but this time it's for RHYMING VERSE for PB, MG, YA! Submissions open Monday, November 18.
My fellow judges are back: Michelle Heidenrich Barnes, Suzy Levinson, and Lou Piccolo. We can't wait to read your kidlit poems!
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
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Okay, here's the first 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Starter Pack. Let me know if you are a member and would like to be added (check to make sure you're not on it already). We're going to need more packs given the number of members we have, but it's a start! go.bsky.app/SE9YQfH
November 15, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Okay, here's the first 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Starter Pack. Let me know if you are a member and would like to be added (check to make sure you're not on it already). We're going to need more packs given the number of members we have, but it's a start! go.bsky.app/SE9YQfH
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Teacher & librarian friends! I'm working on this year's list of author volunteers who'll be offering Zoom read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day on 2/5/25! It should be ready in a couple of weeks - be sure to follow if you'd like access to the list & please share this post to let your colleagues know!
November 10, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Teacher & librarian friends! I'm working on this year's list of author volunteers who'll be offering Zoom read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day on 2/5/25! It should be ready in a couple of weeks - be sure to follow if you'd like access to the list & please share this post to let your colleagues know!
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If you're a person who cares about book banning this is a sexy bit of news.
It's worth saying, PRH is too big, and we can talk about monopolies in publishing separately and ALSO they are the ones LEADING THE WAY among publishers. This is a big move, and a big deal.
slate.com/culture/2024...
It's worth saying, PRH is too big, and we can talk about monopolies in publishing separately and ALSO they are the ones LEADING THE WAY among publishers. This is a big move, and a big deal.
slate.com/culture/2024...
America’s Biggest Publisher Just Hired a Lobbyist to Fight Book Banning. She’s Got a Plan.
An interview with Rosalie Stewart, the new senior public policy manager at Penguin Random House.
slate.com
October 4, 2024 at 5:29 PM
If you're a person who cares about book banning this is a sexy bit of news.
It's worth saying, PRH is too big, and we can talk about monopolies in publishing separately and ALSO they are the ones LEADING THE WAY among publishers. This is a big move, and a big deal.
slate.com/culture/2024...
It's worth saying, PRH is too big, and we can talk about monopolies in publishing separately and ALSO they are the ones LEADING THE WAY among publishers. This is a big move, and a big deal.
slate.com/culture/2024...
I'll be at the Author Fair at @gailbordenlibrary on Sunday, October 6 along with several other local authors.
Please stop by, enjoy art + games, and check out my books. I hope to see you there!
#picturebookauthor #chicagoauthor #chicagothisweekend
#kidlitchicago #supportlocalauthors
Please stop by, enjoy art + games, and check out my books. I hope to see you there!
#picturebookauthor #chicagoauthor #chicagothisweekend
#kidlitchicago #supportlocalauthors
October 4, 2024 at 5:51 PM
I'll be at the Author Fair at @gailbordenlibrary on Sunday, October 6 along with several other local authors.
Please stop by, enjoy art + games, and check out my books. I hope to see you there!
#picturebookauthor #chicagoauthor #chicagothisweekend
#kidlitchicago #supportlocalauthors
Please stop by, enjoy art + games, and check out my books. I hope to see you there!
#picturebookauthor #chicagoauthor #chicagothisweekend
#kidlitchicago #supportlocalauthors
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"WHO’S WRITING THIS STORY?! started with a horrible case ...of writer’s block that makes you want to move to Australia and requires multiple sittings of staring at a blank computer screen with a pint of coffee chip ice cream" - Robin Newman kathytemean.wordpress.com/2024/07/11/b...
Book Giveaway: WHO’S WRITING THIS STORY?! by Robin Newman
Robin Newman has a new picture book, WHO’S WRITING THIS STORY?!, illustrated by Deborah Zemke and published by Creston Books today. Robin has agreed to send a copy with one lucky winner. To enter, lea...
kathytemean.wordpress.com
August 7, 2024 at 10:08 AM
"WHO’S WRITING THIS STORY?! started with a horrible case ...of writer’s block that makes you want to move to Australia and requires multiple sittings of staring at a blank computer screen with a pint of coffee chip ice cream" - Robin Newman kathytemean.wordpress.com/2024/07/11/b...
Grateful for the opportunity to talk about the picture book making process at #WinnetkaNorthfieldPublicLibraryDistrict
Registration at: wnpld.org/event/pictur...
Hope to see you there!
#littlebeebooks #danicadasilvapereira
#authortalk #supportlocalauthors #SeekerofTruth #aspiringauthors
Registration at: wnpld.org/event/pictur...
Hope to see you there!
#littlebeebooks #danicadasilvapereira
#authortalk #supportlocalauthors #SeekerofTruth #aspiringauthors
August 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Grateful for the opportunity to talk about the picture book making process at #WinnetkaNorthfieldPublicLibraryDistrict
Registration at: wnpld.org/event/pictur...
Hope to see you there!
#littlebeebooks #danicadasilvapereira
#authortalk #supportlocalauthors #SeekerofTruth #aspiringauthors
Registration at: wnpld.org/event/pictur...
Hope to see you there!
#littlebeebooks #danicadasilvapereira
#authortalk #supportlocalauthors #SeekerofTruth #aspiringauthors
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August 1, 2024 at 12:11 AM
I had a wonderful book launch for SEEKER OF TRUTH on Saturday, July 27.
Huge thanks to everyone who attended and showed their support. Gratitude to the lovely folks at #barbarasbookstoreyt for hosting and making this event possible.
@littlebeebooks
@yetanotherbydanica
Huge thanks to everyone who attended and showed their support. Gratitude to the lovely folks at #barbarasbookstoreyt for hosting and making this event possible.
@littlebeebooks
@yetanotherbydanica
July 31, 2024 at 3:11 PM
I had a wonderful book launch for SEEKER OF TRUTH on Saturday, July 27.
Huge thanks to everyone who attended and showed their support. Gratitude to the lovely folks at #barbarasbookstoreyt for hosting and making this event possible.
@littlebeebooks
@yetanotherbydanica
Huge thanks to everyone who attended and showed their support. Gratitude to the lovely folks at #barbarasbookstoreyt for hosting and making this event possible.
@littlebeebooks
@yetanotherbydanica