Chelsea📚Lin🌴Wallace
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social
Award-Winning Children’s Author
Poet + Drama Queen 📝📚🎭
📖DARE TO BE DARING (Abrams)
📖THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY (Chronicle)
📖ODE TO A BAD DAY (Chronicle)
📖A HOME NAMED WALTER (Macmillan)
#12x12pb #kidlit #scbwi
https://chelsealinwallace.com
Poet + Drama Queen 📝📚🎭
📖DARE TO BE DARING (Abrams)
📖THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY (Chronicle)
📖ODE TO A BAD DAY (Chronicle)
📖A HOME NAMED WALTER (Macmillan)
#12x12pb #kidlit #scbwi
https://chelsealinwallace.com
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Announcing new deals for @alliewritesalot.bsky.social @lagaia.bsky.social @chelseaauthor.bsky.social @joelleretener.bsky.social + more buff.ly/L1d4pCi
May 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Announcing new deals for @alliewritesalot.bsky.social @lagaia.bsky.social @chelseaauthor.bsky.social @joelleretener.bsky.social + more buff.ly/L1d4pCi
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Announcing new deals for @alliewritesalot.bsky.social @lagaia.bsky.social @chelseaauthor.bsky.social @joelleretener.bsky.social + more buff.ly/L1d4pCi
May 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Announcing new deals for @alliewritesalot.bsky.social @lagaia.bsky.social @chelseaauthor.bsky.social @joelleretener.bsky.social + more buff.ly/L1d4pCi
This was an experience I’ll never forget! I’m so grateful to @thehornbook.bsky.social for awarding ODE TO A BAD DAY this honor. ❤️
From January/February #HBMag @bostonglobe.com–Horn Book #BGHB #PictureBook honoree @chelseaauthor.bsky.social's speech for ODE TO A BAD DAY www.hbook.com/story/ode-to... #BGHB24 #kidlit @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
Ode to a Bad Day: Chelsea Lin Wallace's 2024 BGHB Picture Book Honor Speech
From the January/February 2025 issue of The Horn Book Magazine.
www.hbook.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This was an experience I’ll never forget! I’m so grateful to @thehornbook.bsky.social for awarding ODE TO A BAD DAY this honor. ❤️
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From January/February #HBMag @bostonglobe.com–Horn Book #BGHB #PictureBook honoree @chelseaauthor.bsky.social's speech for ODE TO A BAD DAY www.hbook.com/story/ode-to... #BGHB24 #kidlit @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
Ode to a Bad Day: Chelsea Lin Wallace's 2024 BGHB Picture Book Honor Speech
From the January/February 2025 issue of The Horn Book Magazine.
www.hbook.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
From January/February #HBMag @bostonglobe.com–Horn Book #BGHB #PictureBook honoree @chelseaauthor.bsky.social's speech for ODE TO A BAD DAY www.hbook.com/story/ode-to... #BGHB24 #kidlit @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
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Special thanks to the book teams I was lucky to collaborate with:
THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Alison Farrell, pub by @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
KABOOM: A VOLCANO ERUPTS by Jessica Kulekjian and @zoesees.bsky.social, pub by @kidscanpress.bsky.social
THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Alison Farrell, pub by @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
KABOOM: A VOLCANO ERUPTS by Jessica Kulekjian and @zoesees.bsky.social, pub by @kidscanpress.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Special thanks to the book teams I was lucky to collaborate with:
THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Alison Farrell, pub by @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
KABOOM: A VOLCANO ERUPTS by Jessica Kulekjian and @zoesees.bsky.social, pub by @kidscanpress.bsky.social
THE BOO-BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Alison Farrell, pub by @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
KABOOM: A VOLCANO ERUPTS by Jessica Kulekjian and @zoesees.bsky.social, pub by @kidscanpress.bsky.social
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Our second Starter Pack is just as great as the first one. Still space here, so if you're a member and want to be added, comment here with your handle. bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 16, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Our second Starter Pack is just as great as the first one. Still space here, so if you're a member and want to be added, comment here with your handle. bsky.app/starter-pack...
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It's been fun seeing familiar faces pop up here this week!
If you're just arriving & are an author, illustrator, educator, or librarian, here's a list of like-minded folks to follow: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
And here's how to add yourself to the list: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you're just arriving & are an author, illustrator, educator, or librarian, here's a list of like-minded folks to follow: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
And here's how to add yourself to the list: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Kidlit Community on Bluesky Social (Responses)
docs.google.com
November 12, 2024 at 9:37 PM
It's been fun seeing familiar faces pop up here this week!
If you're just arriving & are an author, illustrator, educator, or librarian, here's a list of like-minded folks to follow: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
And here's how to add yourself to the list: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you're just arriving & are an author, illustrator, educator, or librarian, here's a list of like-minded folks to follow: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
And here's how to add yourself to the list: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Okay now that have hopefully ALL left that other place and there’s critical mass of kids book creators, readers, agents and editors here — WHAT WILL IT TAKE to make the big publishers follow suit?
I’M JUST AN AGENT
STANDING IN FRONT OF THE BOOK PUBLICITY DEPARTMENTS
BEGGING
I’M JUST AN AGENT
STANDING IN FRONT OF THE BOOK PUBLICITY DEPARTMENTS
BEGGING
Back in the day (yesterday) we used to announce and celebrate every time time Bluesky added another million users. I remember it like it was yesterday (it was yesterday). Simpler times, simpler times.
November 15, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Okay now that have hopefully ALL left that other place and there’s critical mass of kids book creators, readers, agents and editors here — WHAT WILL IT TAKE to make the big publishers follow suit?
I’M JUST AN AGENT
STANDING IN FRONT OF THE BOOK PUBLICITY DEPARTMENTS
BEGGING
I’M JUST AN AGENT
STANDING IN FRONT OF THE BOOK PUBLICITY DEPARTMENTS
BEGGING
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Well, that was fast! Our first 12 x 12 Starter Pack is full. If you are a member of 12 x 12 and:
1. Are not in the first Starter Pack - PLEASE CHECK! (bsky.app/starter-pack...), AND,
2. WANT to be added to the next one that we're creating now, PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS POST WITH YOUR HANDLE. Thanks!
1. Are not in the first Starter Pack - PLEASE CHECK! (bsky.app/starter-pack...), AND,
2. WANT to be added to the next one that we're creating now, PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS POST WITH YOUR HANDLE. Thanks!
November 15, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Well, that was fast! Our first 12 x 12 Starter Pack is full. If you are a member of 12 x 12 and:
1. Are not in the first Starter Pack - PLEASE CHECK! (bsky.app/starter-pack...), AND,
2. WANT to be added to the next one that we're creating now, PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS POST WITH YOUR HANDLE. Thanks!
1. Are not in the first Starter Pack - PLEASE CHECK! (bsky.app/starter-pack...), AND,
2. WANT to be added to the next one that we're creating now, PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS POST WITH YOUR HANDLE. Thanks!
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DARE TO BE DARING by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social received a star from Kirkus!
🌟 “addressing our fears has never been this fun." 🌟
Read the full review here
Learn more about the book here
@jenrofe.bsky.social
🌟 “addressing our fears has never been this fun." 🌟
Read the full review here
Learn more about the book here
@jenrofe.bsky.social
July 22, 2024 at 6:22 PM
DARE TO BE DARING by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social received a star from Kirkus!
🌟 “addressing our fears has never been this fun." 🌟
Read the full review here
Learn more about the book here
@jenrofe.bsky.social
🌟 “addressing our fears has never been this fun." 🌟
Read the full review here
Learn more about the book here
@jenrofe.bsky.social
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This week–
THE PRESIDENT OF THE JUNGLE by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo, and illustrated by Pedro Markun
THE BOO BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY written by
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by Alison Farrell
THE PRESIDENT OF THE JUNGLE by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo, and illustrated by Pedro Markun
THE BOO BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY written by
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by Alison Farrell
September 17, 2024 at 5:43 PM
This week–
THE PRESIDENT OF THE JUNGLE by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo, and illustrated by Pedro Markun
THE BOO BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY written by
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by Alison Farrell
THE PRESIDENT OF THE JUNGLE by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo, and illustrated by Pedro Markun
THE BOO BOOS OF BLUEBELL ELEMENTARY written by
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by Alison Farrell
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I have a super sore throat so 9 read to me tonight.
#picturebooks @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Lian Cho
#picturebooks @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Lian Cho
October 25, 2024 at 12:59 AM
I have a super sore throat so 9 read to me tonight.
#picturebooks @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Lian Cho
#picturebooks @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Lian Cho
DARE TO BE DARING was selected as one of Amazon’s Best Books of the Year! 🏆 @liantomato.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 3:48 AM
DARE TO BE DARING was selected as one of Amazon’s Best Books of the Year! 🏆 @liantomato.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social
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To new Bluesky users: This place has the BEST curation & moderation tools of any social media platform I've been on (& I've been around for a while 🦕). *Strongly* recommend TAKING A FEW MINUTES to learn.
I've summarized the essentials in my Unofficial Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
I've summarized the essentials in my Unofficial Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
November 14, 2024 at 7:28 PM
To new Bluesky users: This place has the BEST curation & moderation tools of any social media platform I've been on (& I've been around for a while 🦕). *Strongly* recommend TAKING A FEW MINUTES to learn.
I've summarized the essentials in my Unofficial Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
I've summarized the essentials in my Unofficial Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
Thank you so much, Mark!!!
#LibraryHaul part 2!
Super fun #picturebooks by:
Ame Dykman & Jennifer Harney
Kerri Kokias & Mike Lowery
Travis Jonker
@stacymcanulty.bsky.social & Claire Keane
Alex Latimer
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social & Alison Farrell
#Kidlit #childrensbooks
📚👍 #📚👍
Super fun #picturebooks by:
Ame Dykman & Jennifer Harney
Kerri Kokias & Mike Lowery
Travis Jonker
@stacymcanulty.bsky.social & Claire Keane
Alex Latimer
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social & Alison Farrell
#Kidlit #childrensbooks
📚👍 #📚👍
February 27, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Thank you so much, Mark!!!
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#LibraryHaul part 2!
Super fun #picturebooks by:
Ame Dykman & Jennifer Harney
Kerri Kokias & Mike Lowery
Travis Jonker
@stacymcanulty.bsky.social & Claire Keane
Alex Latimer
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social & Alison Farrell
#Kidlit #childrensbooks
📚👍 #📚👍
Super fun #picturebooks by:
Ame Dykman & Jennifer Harney
Kerri Kokias & Mike Lowery
Travis Jonker
@stacymcanulty.bsky.social & Claire Keane
Alex Latimer
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social & Alison Farrell
#Kidlit #childrensbooks
📚👍 #📚👍
February 25, 2024 at 8:07 PM
#LibraryHaul part 2!
Super fun #picturebooks by:
Ame Dykman & Jennifer Harney
Kerri Kokias & Mike Lowery
Travis Jonker
@stacymcanulty.bsky.social & Claire Keane
Alex Latimer
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social & Alison Farrell
#Kidlit #childrensbooks
📚👍 #📚👍
Super fun #picturebooks by:
Ame Dykman & Jennifer Harney
Kerri Kokias & Mike Lowery
Travis Jonker
@stacymcanulty.bsky.social & Claire Keane
Alex Latimer
@chelseaauthor.bsky.social & Alison Farrell
#Kidlit #childrensbooks
📚👍 #📚👍
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I love that this picture book gives children permission to feel their feelings! The creative rhymes, childlike art style, and universal and hilarious moments in ODE TO A BAD DAY by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Hyewon Yum will resonate deeply with ALL readers! Highly recommend!
January 20, 2024 at 9:23 PM
I love that this picture book gives children permission to feel their feelings! The creative rhymes, childlike art style, and universal and hilarious moments in ODE TO A BAD DAY by @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Hyewon Yum will resonate deeply with ALL readers! Highly recommend!
We are thrilled to see BLUEBELL as a pick for best book release this month by Book Riot!!
November 6, 2023 at 4:07 PM
We are thrilled to see BLUEBELL as a pick for best book release this month by Book Riot!!
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I just watched the @12x12challenge.bsky.social book chat replay with @chelseaauthor.bsky.social & it was stellar. Full of laughs, truth, & a beautiful book—you don’t want to miss it!
November 2, 2023 at 8:44 PM
I just watched the @12x12challenge.bsky.social book chat replay with @chelseaauthor.bsky.social & it was stellar. Full of laughs, truth, & a beautiful book—you don’t want to miss it!
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The Bluesky #kidlit community is growing!
Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST
And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA
Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST
And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA
Kidlit Community on Bluesky Social
This is a list of authors, illustrators, teachers, librarians, bloggers, publishing professionals, and other people who make and/or love books for young readers.
forms.gle
July 1, 2023 at 8:28 PM
The Bluesky #kidlit community is growing!
Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST
And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA
Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST
And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA
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K-12 Educators/Librarians: If you'd like to be added to my K-12 Educators & Librarians custom feed, pls let me know.
Also see:
Edusky feed
Kidlit/YA Book Boosters
Kidlit/YA authors & illustrators who enjoy connecting w/schools & libraries.
#Edusky
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Also see:
Edusky feed
Kidlit/YA Book Boosters
Kidlit/YA authors & illustrators who enjoy connecting w/schools & libraries.
#Edusky
cont'd
October 27, 2023 at 11:57 AM
K-12 Educators/Librarians: If you'd like to be added to my K-12 Educators & Librarians custom feed, pls let me know.
Also see:
Edusky feed
Kidlit/YA Book Boosters
Kidlit/YA authors & illustrators who enjoy connecting w/schools & libraries.
#Edusky
cont'd
Also see:
Edusky feed
Kidlit/YA Book Boosters
Kidlit/YA authors & illustrators who enjoy connecting w/schools & libraries.
#Edusky
cont'd
6 more daysssssss!!!!
This book is perfect for any kids who have had boo-boos, ouchies, sniffles, itchies, or uh-ohs!
The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary a.co/d/f4pspdZ
This book is perfect for any kids who have had boo-boos, ouchies, sniffles, itchies, or uh-ohs!
The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary a.co/d/f4pspdZ
November 1, 2023 at 6:36 PM
6 more daysssssss!!!!
This book is perfect for any kids who have had boo-boos, ouchies, sniffles, itchies, or uh-ohs!
The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary a.co/d/f4pspdZ
This book is perfect for any kids who have had boo-boos, ouchies, sniffles, itchies, or uh-ohs!
The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary a.co/d/f4pspdZ
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Do you know a kidlit/YA person new to Bluesky? Here are starting resources that might help, pls see full thread 👇🏼
My take on social media
Quick tips + templates
My Bluesky how-to videos
KidLit Authors & Illustrators On Bluesky
Kate Messner's KidLit Community list
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My take on social media
Quick tips + templates
My Bluesky how-to videos
KidLit Authors & Illustrators On Bluesky
Kate Messner's KidLit Community list
cont'd
November 1, 2023 at 12:35 PM