Vanessa Konoval
@vanessakaybooks.bsky.social
Picture book author. Figuring this wacky world out one picture book, one haiku, one overanalyzed nursery rhyme at a time.
Happy book birthday to this wonderful book from a wonderful person!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊
To celebrate the launch of MADE FOR MORE (out TOMORROW!!), I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways! Today is day 4, and the giveaway is a 25$ Bookshop gift card.
Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more.
#Edusky #Skybrarian #Kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #library #giveaway #read #readaloud
Check me out on Instagram or Bluesky to learn more.
#Edusky #Skybrarian #Kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #teacher #library #giveaway #read #readaloud
February 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Happy book birthday to this wonderful book from a wonderful person!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊
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Attention: teachers, librarians, writers, parents, humans, cats and dogs who enjoy story time
*I hope you read to alllllll the babies, fur included 😆
I'm doing a book launch giveaway 🎉 So please stay tuned!
#library #teacher #KidLitMegaFeed #writingcommunity #Edusky #kidlit #booksky #Skybrarian
*I hope you read to alllllll the babies, fur included 😆
I'm doing a book launch giveaway 🎉 So please stay tuned!
#library #teacher #KidLitMegaFeed #writingcommunity #Edusky #kidlit #booksky #Skybrarian
February 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Attention: teachers, librarians, writers, parents, humans, cats and dogs who enjoy story time
*I hope you read to alllllll the babies, fur included 😆
I'm doing a book launch giveaway 🎉 So please stay tuned!
#library #teacher #KidLitMegaFeed #writingcommunity #Edusky #kidlit #booksky #Skybrarian
*I hope you read to alllllll the babies, fur included 😆
I'm doing a book launch giveaway 🎉 So please stay tuned!
#library #teacher #KidLitMegaFeed #writingcommunity #Edusky #kidlit #booksky #Skybrarian
Fam’ly movie night
Nine-tenths setup and cleanup
One-tenth grownups’ nap
#haikusaturday #parenting #momlife #dadlife
Nine-tenths setup and cleanup
One-tenth grownups’ nap
#haikusaturday #parenting #momlife #dadlife
January 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Fam’ly movie night
Nine-tenths setup and cleanup
One-tenth grownups’ nap
#haikusaturday #parenting #momlife #dadlife
Nine-tenths setup and cleanup
One-tenth grownups’ nap
#haikusaturday #parenting #momlife #dadlife
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I'm looking for traditionally published pb creator's who can donate a critique for #KidlitCritiqueDay.
#KidlitCritiqueDay is a day where you can win critiques from people in the pb industry.
If you participate, I'll make sure to hype & promote your books. 👍❤
Please repost
#KidlitCritiqueDay is a day where you can win critiques from people in the pb industry.
If you participate, I'll make sure to hype & promote your books. 👍❤
Please repost
January 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I'm looking for traditionally published pb creator's who can donate a critique for #KidlitCritiqueDay.
#KidlitCritiqueDay is a day where you can win critiques from people in the pb industry.
If you participate, I'll make sure to hype & promote your books. 👍❤
Please repost
#KidlitCritiqueDay is a day where you can win critiques from people in the pb industry.
If you participate, I'll make sure to hype & promote your books. 👍❤
Please repost
Austere steel-grey air
Branches like blades strain upward
Soon, snow softens all
#haikusaturday #winter #snow
Branches like blades strain upward
Soon, snow softens all
#haikusaturday #winter #snow
January 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Austere steel-grey air
Branches like blades strain upward
Soon, snow softens all
#haikusaturday #winter #snow
Branches like blades strain upward
Soon, snow softens all
#haikusaturday #winter #snow
Is a bagel toast?
The question becomes vital
Kids’ mealtime debates
#haikusaturday #parenting #momlife #bagels
The question becomes vital
Kids’ mealtime debates
#haikusaturday #parenting #momlife #bagels
January 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Is a bagel toast?
The question becomes vital
Kids’ mealtime debates
#haikusaturday #parenting #momlife #bagels
The question becomes vital
Kids’ mealtime debates
#haikusaturday #parenting #momlife #bagels
Did AI have to turn into such a huge topic *after* we all agreed to switch to sans serif fonts nearly everywhere? Now I always have to make sure we’re not all talking about some guy named Al who’s threatening creative jobs, squandering resources, etc. 😩
January 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Did AI have to turn into such a huge topic *after* we all agreed to switch to sans serif fonts nearly everywhere? Now I always have to make sure we’re not all talking about some guy named Al who’s threatening creative jobs, squandering resources, etc. 😩
My mind is spinning
Keeping track of my kids’ “friends.”
I need a spreadsheet. :(
#haikusaturday #momsofbluesky #parenting #kidlit
Keeping track of my kids’ “friends.”
I need a spreadsheet. :(
#haikusaturday #momsofbluesky #parenting #kidlit
January 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
My mind is spinning
Keeping track of my kids’ “friends.”
I need a spreadsheet. :(
#haikusaturday #momsofbluesky #parenting #kidlit
Keeping track of my kids’ “friends.”
I need a spreadsheet. :(
#haikusaturday #momsofbluesky #parenting #kidlit
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Librarians, teachers, educators etc! I'm putting together a giveaway, and I'm wondering what would be most beneficial to you? A virtual author visit, picture books, coffee giftcards, a four year cruise around the world to lessen the unrelenting pressures of life? I don't really have the
#EduSky
#EduSky
January 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Librarians, teachers, educators etc! I'm putting together a giveaway, and I'm wondering what would be most beneficial to you? A virtual author visit, picture books, coffee giftcards, a four year cruise around the world to lessen the unrelenting pressures of life? I don't really have the
#EduSky
#EduSky
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Here's a link to info about my other debut, since Bluesky will only let me pin one post.
bsky.app/profile/kati...
bsky.app/profile/kati...
If you're looking for a few feminist rage-y books to get you through Thanksgiving with the extended family, I got you. (BTW, the cover image doesn't match the subhead, don't be confused!)
#booksky 💙📚 #kidlit #amreading
katievenit.substack.com/p/winter-202...
#booksky 💙📚 #kidlit #amreading
katievenit.substack.com/p/winter-202...
Winter 2025 Book Recommendations
Now with more feminist rage!
katievenit.substack.com
January 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Here's a link to info about my other debut, since Bluesky will only let me pin one post.
bsky.app/profile/kati...
bsky.app/profile/kati...
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Surprise!!
I'm thrilled to announce ANOTHER debut picture book CASSINI'S MISSION, gorgeously illustrated by Julia Blattman, published by Candlewick/MIT Kids Press. Release date: 8/12.
Preorders now open! katievenit.com/cassinis-mis...
#kidlit
thx always to
@joycesweeney.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to announce ANOTHER debut picture book CASSINI'S MISSION, gorgeously illustrated by Julia Blattman, published by Candlewick/MIT Kids Press. Release date: 8/12.
Preorders now open! katievenit.com/cassinis-mis...
#kidlit
thx always to
@joycesweeney.bsky.social
January 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Surprise!!
I'm thrilled to announce ANOTHER debut picture book CASSINI'S MISSION, gorgeously illustrated by Julia Blattman, published by Candlewick/MIT Kids Press. Release date: 8/12.
Preorders now open! katievenit.com/cassinis-mis...
#kidlit
thx always to
@joycesweeney.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to announce ANOTHER debut picture book CASSINI'S MISSION, gorgeously illustrated by Julia Blattman, published by Candlewick/MIT Kids Press. Release date: 8/12.
Preorders now open! katievenit.com/cassinis-mis...
#kidlit
thx always to
@joycesweeney.bsky.social
A “normal weekend”?
I seriously forget:
What even is that?
#haikusaturday #parenting #January #kidlit
I seriously forget:
What even is that?
#haikusaturday #parenting #January #kidlit
January 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A “normal weekend”?
I seriously forget:
What even is that?
#haikusaturday #parenting #January #kidlit
I seriously forget:
What even is that?
#haikusaturday #parenting #January #kidlit
“Hurray for being brave and just forging forward” indeed! Welcome to Bluesky and 2025!
Very excited to participate once again in Tara Lazar’s Storystorm in 2025! One of my fav ways to start the new year! Also, my first post to Bluesky! No idea if I’m doing this correctly, but hurray for being brave and just forging forward!
#storystorm #kidlit
#storystorm #kidlit
January 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“Hurray for being brave and just forging forward” indeed! Welcome to Bluesky and 2025!
I definitely had some setbacks and blows to my #kidlit confidence over the past year (e.g. a couple of rejections that really stung). But I also co-founded an amazing new async critique group, and between them and certain national events, I’m inspired to - and know I need to - keep writing!!
TOPIC: Last week we looked forward, but this week we're wondering... what event(s) from last year most impacted your work life or process? Did you make a change? Find a new rhythm? Make new pies? Or...? #kidlitchat
January 1, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I definitely had some setbacks and blows to my #kidlit confidence over the past year (e.g. a couple of rejections that really stung). But I also co-founded an amazing new async critique group, and between them and certain national events, I’m inspired to - and know I need to - keep writing!!
I’m so proud of this family we’ve made
And the light from these kids never fades
But these days long and lazy
Have them going stir-crazy…
Welp. Here they come with a kazoo parade.
#LimerickSunday #parenting #kidlit
And the light from these kids never fades
But these days long and lazy
Have them going stir-crazy…
Welp. Here they come with a kazoo parade.
#LimerickSunday #parenting #kidlit
December 29, 2024 at 9:15 PM
I’m so proud of this family we’ve made
And the light from these kids never fades
But these days long and lazy
Have them going stir-crazy…
Welp. Here they come with a kazoo parade.
#LimerickSunday #parenting #kidlit
And the light from these kids never fades
But these days long and lazy
Have them going stir-crazy…
Welp. Here they come with a kazoo parade.
#LimerickSunday #parenting #kidlit
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Might be a dumb question (haaaaa) but do picture book dummies need covers? #kidlitart
Also would it be bad to share single page wips/snippets on social media before querying?
Also would it be bad to share single page wips/snippets on social media before querying?
December 29, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Might be a dumb question (haaaaa) but do picture book dummies need covers? #kidlitart
Also would it be bad to share single page wips/snippets on social media before querying?
Also would it be bad to share single page wips/snippets on social media before querying?
Reposted by Vanessa Konoval
December 28, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Scattered pine needles
Peppermint and cinnamon
Yuletide leftovers
#haikusaturday @fablefixer.bsky.social
Peppermint and cinnamon
Yuletide leftovers
#haikusaturday @fablefixer.bsky.social
December 28, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Scattered pine needles
Peppermint and cinnamon
Yuletide leftovers
#haikusaturday @fablefixer.bsky.social
Peppermint and cinnamon
Yuletide leftovers
#haikusaturday @fablefixer.bsky.social
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Hello Bluesky #Kidlit Friends — We have an upcoming 2-part open call for submissions at Little Thoughts Press Magazine, which I’m super excited about. Feel free to message me with any questions. www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme
THEME | Little Thoughts
www.littlethoughtspress.com
December 28, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Hello Bluesky #Kidlit Friends — We have an upcoming 2-part open call for submissions at Little Thoughts Press Magazine, which I’m super excited about. Feel free to message me with any questions. www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme
It’s that time of year again! Toss me a “+1” in the comments if you’re Storystorming next month too!! Taralazar.com
December 27, 2024 at 10:29 PM
It’s that time of year again! Toss me a “+1” in the comments if you’re Storystorming next month too!! Taralazar.com
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Cookie pitch style pitch:
Housefly Hide and Seek - In this look and find littles will search the page for the housefly to swat. Comes with a miniature fly swatter.
This may or may not be based on a true story.
#kidlit #sillypitch #PleaseTeachTheKidsToCloseTheDoor
Housefly Hide and Seek - In this look and find littles will search the page for the housefly to swat. Comes with a miniature fly swatter.
This may or may not be based on a true story.
#kidlit #sillypitch #PleaseTeachTheKidsToCloseTheDoor
July 23, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Cookie pitch style pitch:
Housefly Hide and Seek - In this look and find littles will search the page for the housefly to swat. Comes with a miniature fly swatter.
This may or may not be based on a true story.
#kidlit #sillypitch #PleaseTeachTheKidsToCloseTheDoor
Housefly Hide and Seek - In this look and find littles will search the page for the housefly to swat. Comes with a miniature fly swatter.
This may or may not be based on a true story.
#kidlit #sillypitch #PleaseTeachTheKidsToCloseTheDoor
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📣📚New books coming from me in 2026! And they're the chewable variety (and by that I mean board books! 😂)
Thrilled to be working on these joyfully playful books celebrating the sensory delights of landscaping, starting with LAWN MOWING!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social
Thrilled to be working on these joyfully playful books celebrating the sensory delights of landscaping, starting with LAWN MOWING!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social
July 23, 2024 at 9:06 PM
📣📚New books coming from me in 2026! And they're the chewable variety (and by that I mean board books! 😂)
Thrilled to be working on these joyfully playful books celebrating the sensory delights of landscaping, starting with LAWN MOWING!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social
Thrilled to be working on these joyfully playful books celebrating the sensory delights of landscaping, starting with LAWN MOWING!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social
If you see this, repost with your “own it” #kidlit moment!
I’ll start: last week, I gave my card to a random stranger who had a particular accessory I’m working on a NF #PB about. I started by saying, without qualification, “I’m a picture book author”!
You go, @rachelrcreates.bsky.social !
I’ll start: last week, I gave my card to a random stranger who had a particular accessory I’m working on a NF #PB about. I started by saying, without qualification, “I’m a picture book author”!
You go, @rachelrcreates.bsky.social !
Recently traveled to visit family, and I always get a wee bit nervous on planes. I was distracting myself by drawing, and the lady next to me said, "Excuse me, but are you an animator?"
Continued...
#kidlitart
Continued...
#kidlitart
July 21, 2024 at 3:53 PM
If you see this, repost with your “own it” #kidlit moment!
I’ll start: last week, I gave my card to a random stranger who had a particular accessory I’m working on a NF #PB about. I started by saying, without qualification, “I’m a picture book author”!
You go, @rachelrcreates.bsky.social !
I’ll start: last week, I gave my card to a random stranger who had a particular accessory I’m working on a NF #PB about. I started by saying, without qualification, “I’m a picture book author”!
You go, @rachelrcreates.bsky.social !
This is an interesting craft question!
July 19, 2024 at 3:53 PM
This is an interesting craft question!
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Happy #BookFaceFriday! 🦒📚
Courtesy of the fine folks over at Nebraska Library Commission. 🙌 nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/nlcblog/2020...
Courtesy of the fine folks over at Nebraska Library Commission. 🙌 nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/nlcblog/2020...
July 19, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Happy #BookFaceFriday! 🦒📚
Courtesy of the fine folks over at Nebraska Library Commission. 🙌 nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/nlcblog/2020...
Courtesy of the fine folks over at Nebraska Library Commission. 🙌 nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/nlcblog/2020...