April Berry | KidLit
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB
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Thank you for the kind words and wonderful review, Andrea! It was a pleasure working on this picture book with you. I can't wait to see it on bookstore shelves next year! 🤩
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Thank you for the kind words and wonderful review, Andrea! It was a pleasure working on this picture book with you. I can't wait to see it on bookstore shelves next year! 🤩
Hannah always recommends THE BEST books, including this beautiful MG novel in verse. ❤️
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Hannah always recommends THE BEST books, including this beautiful MG novel in verse. ❤️
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
First snowfall of the season! This calls for a day filled hot cocoa and Hallmark holiday movies. ❄️ ❤️ ✨️
November 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
First snowfall of the season! This calls for a day filled hot cocoa and Hallmark holiday movies. ❄️ ❤️ ✨️
Emma the dog and I have been reading about the magic and wonder of nature this morning. ✨️
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
November 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Emma the dog and I have been reading about the magic and wonder of nature this morning. ✨️
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social is amazing, and @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social is also amazing... so you know that this episode of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social was absolute 🔥🔥🔥!
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social is amazing, and @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social is also amazing... so you know that this episode of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social was absolute 🔥🔥🔥!
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
Take a look at these spooky great books!
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Take a look at these spooky great books!
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
What a great episode of the @booksmitten.bsky.social podcast! It was fascinating to learn more about Kate DiCamillo's writing processes. (Kate DiCamillo!!!!! 🤩)
October 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
What a great episode of the @booksmitten.bsky.social podcast! It was fascinating to learn more about Kate DiCamillo's writing processes. (Kate DiCamillo!!!!! 🤩)
Likewise, Lori! It was a joy working with you on this delightful story. I'm so glad you found my feedback helpful. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of this picture book's journey.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Likewise, Lori! It was a joy working with you on this delightful story. I'm so glad you found my feedback helpful. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of this picture book's journey.
aprilberrybooks.com/services/
aprilberrybooks.com/services/
On a trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we hiked the Bush Bay Trail (also referred to as the Narnia Trail). The scenery feels very otherwordly and magical... very Narnia-like. It even had a lamp post in the middle of the woods. What an adventure!
Check back tomorrow for more fairytale adventures.
Check back tomorrow for more fairytale adventures.
October 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
On a trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we hiked the Bush Bay Trail (also referred to as the Narnia Trail). The scenery feels very otherwordly and magical... very Narnia-like. It even had a lamp post in the middle of the woods. What an adventure!
Check back tomorrow for more fairytale adventures.
Check back tomorrow for more fairytale adventures.
MY FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE SERIES CONTINUES:
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the second fairytale adventure.
WE WENT TO NARNIA!!!! I know, I know. Technically, that's not a fairytale... but to this fangirl (me), it very much felt like a fairytale.
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the second fairytale adventure.
WE WENT TO NARNIA!!!! I know, I know. Technically, that's not a fairytale... but to this fangirl (me), it very much felt like a fairytale.
October 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
MY FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE SERIES CONTINUES:
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the second fairytale adventure.
WE WENT TO NARNIA!!!! I know, I know. Technically, that's not a fairytale... but to this fangirl (me), it very much felt like a fairytale.
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the second fairytale adventure.
WE WENT TO NARNIA!!!! I know, I know. Technically, that's not a fairytale... but to this fangirl (me), it very much felt like a fairytale.
We did not hear the trip-trap trip-trap of any billy goats gruff during our visit. 🐐 🐐 🐐 However, we did hear quite the clatter when a garbage truck drove overhead. 💥 So loud!
Check back tomorrow for another fall fairytale adventure.
Check back tomorrow for another fall fairytale adventure.
October 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We did not hear the trip-trap trip-trap of any billy goats gruff during our visit. 🐐 🐐 🐐 However, we did hear quite the clatter when a garbage truck drove overhead. 💥 So loud!
Check back tomorrow for another fall fairytale adventure.
Check back tomorrow for another fall fairytale adventure.
On a trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we visited the Cut River Bridge. While exploring the trails over, under, and around the bridge, we discovered where the troll lives under the bridge!!!
October 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
On a trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we visited the Cut River Bridge. While exploring the trails over, under, and around the bridge, we discovered where the troll lives under the bridge!!!
MY FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE SERIES:
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the first fairytale adventure.
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the first fairytale adventure.
October 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
MY FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE SERIES:
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the first fairytale adventure.
I've been on three fairytale adventures recently. Here's the first fairytale adventure.
Lately, the big dipper constellation has been tipped up on its side when I wake in the mornings. It reminds me of a question mark... and I can't help but to wonder what the universe is trying to ask us.
October 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Lately, the big dipper constellation has been tipped up on its side when I wake in the mornings. It reminds me of a question mark... and I can't help but to wonder what the universe is trying to ask us.
OMGoodness! I'm only 16 minutes in to this podcast episode, and it has been so fascinating and informative so far. Wow, wow, wow! Thank you, @lydialukidis.bsky.social! #kidlit #writingcommunity
October 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
OMGoodness! I'm only 16 minutes in to this podcast episode, and it has been so fascinating and informative so far. Wow, wow, wow! Thank you, @lydialukidis.bsky.social! #kidlit #writingcommunity
I have been listening to Slow Productivity by Cal Newport on audio, and all I can say is YESSSSSSS! When it comes to knowledge work and creative work, a slower pace can really be key to higher quality. I've definitely seen this in my own writing.
October 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I have been listening to Slow Productivity by Cal Newport on audio, and all I can say is YESSSSSSS! When it comes to knowledge work and creative work, a slower pace can really be key to higher quality. I've definitely seen this in my own writing.
DID YOU KNOW...
I have critiqued 100s of picture book manuscripts. Some of those manuscripts have gone on to land offers of representation from agents, some are out on submission, and some are even published books found on store shelves right now.
I have critiqued 100s of picture book manuscripts. Some of those manuscripts have gone on to land offers of representation from agents, some are out on submission, and some are even published books found on store shelves right now.
October 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
DID YOU KNOW...
I have critiqued 100s of picture book manuscripts. Some of those manuscripts have gone on to land offers of representation from agents, some are out on submission, and some are even published books found on store shelves right now.
I have critiqued 100s of picture book manuscripts. Some of those manuscripts have gone on to land offers of representation from agents, some are out on submission, and some are even published books found on store shelves right now.
Also, let's give a HUGE CHEER for this year's #KidlitChuckleChallenge HA-norable Mentions! 🎉🎉🎉
These entries were so good, we simply could not let them go without any recognition. Truly hilarious! Well done, HMs! #kidlit #WritingCommunity
These entries were so good, we simply could not let them go without any recognition. Truly hilarious! Well done, HMs! #kidlit #WritingCommunity
September 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Also, let's give a HUGE CHEER for this year's #KidlitChuckleChallenge HA-norable Mentions! 🎉🎉🎉
These entries were so good, we simply could not let them go without any recognition. Truly hilarious! Well done, HMs! #kidlit #WritingCommunity
These entries were so good, we simply could not let them go without any recognition. Truly hilarious! Well done, HMs! #kidlit #WritingCommunity
OMGoodness, #kidlit friends! You are all so funny. 😂 It was so difficult (yet so very fun) judging the #KidlitChuckleChallenge entries this year!
I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨
Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉
I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨
Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉
September 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
OMGoodness, #kidlit friends! You are all so funny. 😂 It was so difficult (yet so very fun) judging the #KidlitChuckleChallenge entries this year!
I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨
Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉
I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨
Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉
We discovered this monarch chrysalus a couple weeks ago.
11 days later, the chrysalus started turning translucent. See how you can see its wings through the chrysalus walls. So pretty, so fascinating!
11 days later, the chrysalus started turning translucent. See how you can see its wings through the chrysalus walls. So pretty, so fascinating!
September 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We discovered this monarch chrysalus a couple weeks ago.
11 days later, the chrysalus started turning translucent. See how you can see its wings through the chrysalus walls. So pretty, so fascinating!
11 days later, the chrysalus started turning translucent. See how you can see its wings through the chrysalus walls. So pretty, so fascinating!
The #KidlitChuckleChallenge entry submission window is now closed.
Stay tuned though! Winners will be announced as soon as possible.
Stay tuned though! Winners will be announced as soon as possible.
September 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The #KidlitChuckleChallenge entry submission window is now closed.
Stay tuned though! Winners will be announced as soon as possible.
Stay tuned though! Winners will be announced as soon as possible.
The northern lights made an appearance last night, and I was able to see it right from my backyard. 😍
September 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The northern lights made an appearance last night, and I was able to see it right from my backyard. 😍
Fall is starting to show up around our area, and the trees all look so lovely!
September 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Fall is starting to show up around our area, and the trees all look so lovely!
Our dog and her bestest buddy both went for grooming this week and they came back home afterwards wearing matching bandanas. (Go, Lions!)
September 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Our dog and her bestest buddy both went for grooming this week and they came back home afterwards wearing matching bandanas. (Go, Lions!)
What were some of your favorite recent moments?
Here's a thread of a few of my favorite moments from the last few days:
We found a monarch chrysalus at our house. It's been really fun checking on it every day.
Here's a thread of a few of my favorite moments from the last few days:
We found a monarch chrysalus at our house. It's been really fun checking on it every day.
September 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What were some of your favorite recent moments?
Here's a thread of a few of my favorite moments from the last few days:
We found a monarch chrysalus at our house. It's been really fun checking on it every day.
Here's a thread of a few of my favorite moments from the last few days:
We found a monarch chrysalus at our house. It's been really fun checking on it every day.