Susan Wroble
@susanwroble.bsky.social
#Kidlit #STEM Author of DAWN CHORUS (Holiday House, Spring 2027). Active in @SCBWIRockyMtn, Gardener, Therapy dog handler, Leader 2E support group, website https://susanwroble.com, KidLit Bird Book Reviews at https://www.10000birds.com/author/susan
For families with young children who celebrate Christmas (and for anyone who collects Christmas books) THE BIRDS OF CHRISTMAS, published by @ebyrbooks.bsky.social will make a perfect gift. #Birds #KidLit #Christmas www.10000birds.com/the-birds-of...
The Birds of Christmas: A KidLit Bird Book Review
Described as “stunning folktale about the Nativity, set on a chilly night in Bethlehem,” The Birds of Christmas, written by Olivia Armstrong and illustrated by Mira Miroslavova is a true delight.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
For families with young children who celebrate Christmas (and for anyone who collects Christmas books) THE BIRDS OF CHRISTMAS, published by @ebyrbooks.bsky.social will make a perfect gift. #Birds #KidLit #Christmas www.10000birds.com/the-birds-of...
Looking for a #KidLit #Bird book that’s a perfect STEM #readaloud for the Spooky Season? Try "I AM WE: HOW CROWS COME TOGETHER TO SURVIVE" by @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social and Alexandra Finkeldey, from @chroniclebooks.bsky.social. Review here: www.10000birds.com/i-am-we-a-ki...
October 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Looking for a #KidLit #Bird book that’s a perfect STEM #readaloud for the Spooky Season? Try "I AM WE: HOW CROWS COME TOGETHER TO SURVIVE" by @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social and Alexandra Finkeldey, from @chroniclebooks.bsky.social. Review here: www.10000birds.com/i-am-we-a-ki...
Illustrator Brittany Cicchese’s artwork in #JUSTINCASE is incredible—so swirling with movement that you can almost feel the cold.
Time to celebrate! #JUSTINCASE by #MeganClendenan, illustrated by #BrittanyCicchese, is out now from Charlesbridge!
Perfect for curious young readers and future conservationists, JUST IN CASE shows how protecting seeds means protecting our planet. 🌍✨
Find it here: www.amazon.ca/Just-Case-Sa...
Perfect for curious young readers and future conservationists, JUST IN CASE shows how protecting seeds means protecting our planet. 🌍✨
Find it here: www.amazon.ca/Just-Case-Sa...
October 15, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Illustrator Brittany Cicchese’s artwork in #JUSTINCASE is incredible—so swirling with movement that you can almost feel the cold.
For #Kidlit creators… if you’re looking for a special submission opp, consider agent @ashleedani.bsky.social with Howland Literary. She’s
joined with Lynne Marie to give a literary Trick or Treat opening with #SeasonsOfKidLit this November.
www.SeasonsofKitlit.com @literallylynne.bsky.social
joined with Lynne Marie to give a literary Trick or Treat opening with #SeasonsOfKidLit this November.
www.SeasonsofKitlit.com @literallylynne.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
For #Kidlit creators… if you’re looking for a special submission opp, consider agent @ashleedani.bsky.social with Howland Literary. She’s
joined with Lynne Marie to give a literary Trick or Treat opening with #SeasonsOfKidLit this November.
www.SeasonsofKitlit.com @literallylynne.bsky.social
joined with Lynne Marie to give a literary Trick or Treat opening with #SeasonsOfKidLit this November.
www.SeasonsofKitlit.com @literallylynne.bsky.social
One of the #KidLit books I’m really looking forward to is @amberanovak.bsky.social's THE HULA PAINTED FROG, about an amphibian once thought to be
extinct. You can read more about her process here, and on the #PBMix26 Instagram.
extinct. You can read more about her process here, and on the #PBMix26 Instagram.
October 14, 2025 at 4:27 AM
One of the #KidLit books I’m really looking forward to is @amberanovak.bsky.social's THE HULA PAINTED FROG, about an amphibian once thought to be
extinct. You can read more about her process here, and on the #PBMix26 Instagram.
extinct. You can read more about her process here, and on the #PBMix26 Instagram.
Early Childhood Librarian @maryloveswords.bsky.social always has great book recs, and her latest list of must-reads focuses on developing math skills for the very littles. www.marykuehner.com/post/math-it... #EarlyMath #LibrarySky #Homeschool
Math! It's not just for elementary school anymore! (My favorite early math picture books)
Did you know learning about math begins early? I'm not talking learning to add and subtract, I'm talking about foundational math skills, which include things like numbers (obviously), quantities, size...
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October 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Early Childhood Librarian @maryloveswords.bsky.social always has great book recs, and her latest list of must-reads focuses on developing math skills for the very littles. www.marykuehner.com/post/math-it... #EarlyMath #LibrarySky #Homeschool
For the #KidLit community! Tomorrow (10/5) is the last day to register for the incredible @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social conference, 10/18-19 near Denver, CO. Tracks for illustrators, writing PBs, writing MG & YA, and marketing, for both emerging and well-published creators.
October 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
For the #KidLit community! Tomorrow (10/5) is the last day to register for the incredible @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social conference, 10/18-19 near Denver, CO. Tracks for illustrators, writing PBs, writing MG & YA, and marketing, for both emerging and well-published creators.
@rachelfunez.bsky.social is amazing — don’t miss her Book Chat on 9/17 (8pm ET) with on @12x12challenge.bsky.social. Free!
And...she's back! @rachelfunez.bsky.social joins us for a bonus September Book Chat on 9/17 at 8pm ET/5pm PT! Get ready for SONIA AND THE SUPER-DUPER DISASTER!
Book Chats are free for all writers. Sign up here: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #12x12PB #booksky
Book Chats are free for all writers. Sign up here: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #12x12PB #booksky
September 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
@rachelfunez.bsky.social is amazing — don’t miss her Book Chat on 9/17 (8pm ET) with on @12x12challenge.bsky.social. Free!
Have kids in your life? Have Blue Jays in view? Here’s a must-read, must-have #KidLit #Bird book for your collection: www.10000birds.com/the-blue-jay...
The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest: A KidLit Bird Book Review
One of the glories of nonfiction picture books for adults is a moment of amazement and awe. I had known that Blue Jays hid acorns, but I hadn’t realized the degree of mutualism between Blue Jays and…
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September 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Have kids in your life? Have Blue Jays in view? Here’s a must-read, must-have #KidLit #Bird book for your collection: www.10000birds.com/the-blue-jay...
For the #NF #KidLit creators: The first session today for the @scbwi.bsky.social University’s Nonfiction Series class with Lesa Cline Ransom was fabulous, with lots of insights into creative (often expository) NF. It’s recorded, and there’s still time to sign up for the full series.
September 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
For the #NF #KidLit creators: The first session today for the @scbwi.bsky.social University’s Nonfiction Series class with Lesa Cline Ransom was fabulous, with lots of insights into creative (often expository) NF. It’s recorded, and there’s still time to sign up for the full series.
For the #teachers and #librarians— a lovely opportunity for a school visit and books!
Calling all #teachers & #librarians! Win a copy of THE GHOST RULES, GHOST SCOUT'S HONOR, HART & SOULS, OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST, 150 Bookmarks, 3 Scout Pins, & a school visit with me, @rosenbaumwrites.bsky.social, & @careybk.bsky.social!
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September 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
For the #teachers and #librarians— a lovely opportunity for a school visit and books!
#KidLit Inspo! With thanks to PBMix’26, I’m sharing some of the inspiration behind my book: DAWN CHORUS: Protecting Birdsong Around the World. If you’ve ever been awakened early (too early?!) on a spring morning by birdsong, you’ve heard the dawn chorus.
September 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM
#KidLit Inspo! With thanks to PBMix’26, I’m sharing some of the inspiration behind my book: DAWN CHORUS: Protecting Birdsong Around the World. If you’ve ever been awakened early (too early?!) on a spring morning by birdsong, you’ve heard the dawn chorus.
For the #Kidlit lovers and creators—great interview by @hilarymargitich.bsky.social about the new PB REWRITING THE RULES. #cerebralpalsy #disability #brainresearch
Check out my brand-new interview with debut children’s author Danna Zieger and Dr. Kathleen Friel on the Writers’ Rumpus Blog! #kidlit #childrensbooks @drzathome.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @writersrumpus.bsky.social @joseebisaillon.bsky.social
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Writing About a Living Person: A Conversation with Author Danna Zeiger and Dr. Kathleen Friel
If you’ve been keeping up with our wildly engaging Writers’ Rumpus blog this summer, then you’ve already become well-acquainted with debut author Danna Zeiger and her critically acclaimed new book,…
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September 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
For the #Kidlit lovers and creators—great interview by @hilarymargitich.bsky.social about the new PB REWRITING THE RULES. #cerebralpalsy #disability #brainresearch
For the #Kidlit creators, I just wanted to take a moment to rave about publisher Bushel & Peck’s Acquired workshops. I signed up because I’d never before seen ROI (Return on Investment) mentioned in a workshop review. Worth it? Totally. bushelandpeckbooks.com/pages/acquir...
Acquired!
What submissions do children's publishers want? Find out so you can get . . . acquired! “It's so hard to get published," writers say. Yes . . . and no! It's true that only a small percentage of books ...
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August 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
For the #Kidlit creators, I just wanted to take a moment to rave about publisher Bushel & Peck’s Acquired workshops. I signed up because I’d never before seen ROI (Return on Investment) mentioned in a workshop review. Worth it? Totally. bushelandpeckbooks.com/pages/acquir...
First Day Jitters is a classic and beloved #KidLit, and I’m thrilled that @jdanneberg.bsky.social is back with another one—perfect for all the #teachers!
Mrs. Hartwell is back with a bad case of the jitters. Luckily her students know how to help her.
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Teacher Jitters
About Teacher Jitters Even teachers get the jitters sometimes! Mrs. Hartwell lets her class know that she is missing school the next day to take a class for teachers. “And to tell the truth, …
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August 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM
First Day Jitters is a classic and beloved #KidLit, and I’m thrilled that @jdanneberg.bsky.social is back with another one—perfect for all the #teachers!
I always love reading @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social's book posts—great questions, insightful answers:
4 fabulous @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share their four August #NF PBs. www.mariacmarshall.com/singlepost/t... Jennifer Swanson Workman Kids @jstremer.bsky.social Beach Lane Books @karenjameson15.bsky.social Yosemite Conservancy @deirdrelaide.bsky.social Tilbury House #interview #kidlit
August 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I always love reading @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social's book posts—great questions, insightful answers:
I loved @stacylwhitman.bsky.social's focus on worldbuilding for all kinds of writing, not just SF and fantasy.
Okay, deep breath! I put together my first workshop! Please share widely (and sign up if it sounds interesting!). I'm hoping to do a few of these before the holidays--both day-long events and maybe a few shorter online classes.
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EVERYTHING is Worldbuilding: A Full-Day Writing Workshop with Stacy Whitman
Your characters live in a world. Let's explore how to make that world matter.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I loved @stacylwhitman.bsky.social's focus on worldbuilding for all kinds of writing, not just SF and fantasy.
Put this incredible NF PB on your TBR lists! Author @jstremer.bsky.social and illustrator @gordywright.bsky.social have teamed up to create an amazing story for all of you who love #KidLit, #birds, and science. www.10000birds.com/plight-of-th...
Plight of the Pelican: A KidLit Bird Book Review
This was a case of being grabbed by a subtitle… “How Science Saved a Species” hooked me, and after reading, I knew this was a book to bring to the attention of 10,000 Bird followers.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Put this incredible NF PB on your TBR lists! Author @jstremer.bsky.social and illustrator @gordywright.bsky.social have teamed up to create an amazing story for all of you who love #KidLit, #birds, and science. www.10000birds.com/plight-of-th...
Love #KidLit #MG? This week’s Marvelous Middle Grade Monday has some great reviews for your TBR shelf. gpattridge.com/2025/08/11/m...
Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 8/11/2025
Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of THE SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN by Nicole M. Hewitt. ••Jenni Enzor has a double feat…
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August 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Love #KidLit #MG? This week’s Marvelous Middle Grade Monday has some great reviews for your TBR shelf. gpattridge.com/2025/08/11/m...
This one is for women writers, #writing women’s stories: a paid retreat (except for travel) for 2-4 weeks in Homer, Alaska. Applications for ‘26 due 8/31. storyknife.org/how-to-apply...
How to Apply
Application period for 2026 residencies is currently open and will close on August 31, 2025 at midnight. Notification of results will be sent in November. Click here to apply Women’s stories are vi…
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July 31, 2025 at 12:41 AM
This one is for women writers, #writing women’s stories: a paid retreat (except for travel) for 2-4 weeks in Homer, Alaska. Applications for ‘26 due 8/31. storyknife.org/how-to-apply...
This is a Save-the-Date for #Kidlit #NF creators: I was fortunate to attend the first Ninja Experience Revision Retreat this year. It was truly fabulous — and they are doing it again next June! The retreat center at Prairiewoods in Iowa was an oasis of birdsong and sustainability. Inspiring.
July 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If you’re ever planning a trip to #southafrica, I have a #bookrec for you! It says it is for kids, but my husband and I would dispute that. But if you are going with kids, this book is a field guide and activity book rolled into one. Incredible! #birds www.10000birds.com/faansies-bir...
Faansie’s Bird Book 2: A KidLit Bird Book Review
“The bottom line is that “normal” people just don’t have the sorts of crazy experiences that are the norm for birders.” (Faansie Peacock) When my husband and I arrived in Capetown, South Africa for a…
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July 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
If you’re ever planning a trip to #southafrica, I have a #bookrec for you! It says it is for kids, but my husband and I would dispute that. But if you are going with kids, this book is a field guide and activity book rolled into one. Incredible! #birds www.10000birds.com/faansies-bir...
So excited about this free course from @sondrae.bsky.social—it is exactly what I need right now!
Hi, #kidlit friends. Sometimes updating/creating your author website can make you feel like curling up in bed with a book and hot cup of tea! 📚 🫖
So I made a free course (based on 20 years as a web designer by day) to help you make your author website more intuitive: sondraeby.com/author-websi...
So I made a free course (based on 20 years as a web designer by day) to help you make your author website more intuitive: sondraeby.com/author-websi...
Demystifying Web Design for KidLit Authors
This free email course teaches you ways to engage a broad range of people on your author website using straightforward techniques.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
So excited about this free course from @sondrae.bsky.social—it is exactly what I need right now!
So thrilled that my #bookclub will be reading @lauraresau.bsky.social's debut adult novel, THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS—it is getting rave reviews prior to its release on 7/29! Our group started as a mother- daughter book club, and Laura spoke to our group nearly two decades ago.
July 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
So thrilled that my #bookclub will be reading @lauraresau.bsky.social's debut adult novel, THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS—it is getting rave reviews prior to its release on 7/29! Our group started as a mother- daughter book club, and Laura spoke to our group nearly two decades ago.
At a time when our diverse history is being hidden, I am really excited about this #kidlit book.
COVER REVEAL In the making since 1996, the seed for this Black Choctaw character grew during research for Talkin' About Bessie illustrated by the same E.B. Lewis! It's been a mighty long journey, during which I was joined by co-author Stacy Wells, introduced to me by Cynthia Leitich Smith. Yay team!
June 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
At a time when our diverse history is being hidden, I am really excited about this #kidlit book.