Kathy Jo Watson
@kathywatson.bsky.social
Kid Lit Writer. Music and theater fanatic. Space Nerd.
Author of MY CITY IS A FORT and featured in BOY MOMS.
#SCBWI #StorytellerAcademy #ManuscriptAcademy
Author of MY CITY IS A FORT and featured in BOY MOMS.
#SCBWI #StorytellerAcademy #ManuscriptAcademy
Ode to the Recorder!
The small plastic instrument has long been the go-to instrument in elementary schools. But it is capable of so much more than "Hot Cross Buns."
In praise of the humble recorder — a gateway instrument for millions of schoolchildren
The small plastic instrument has long been the go-to instrument in elementary schools. But it is capable of so much more than "Hot Cross Buns."
n.pr
July 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Ode to the Recorder!
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Happy World Horse Day! 🐴 🌎
Today, we're trotting across continents with Around the World on 80 Horses by Jill Newton, a beautifully illustrated journey that celebrates incredible equines from all over the globe.
More via our bio +
fun downloadable activities
Today, we're trotting across continents with Around the World on 80 Horses by Jill Newton, a beautifully illustrated journey that celebrates incredible equines from all over the globe.
More via our bio +
fun downloadable activities
July 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Happy World Horse Day! 🐴 🌎
Today, we're trotting across continents with Around the World on 80 Horses by Jill Newton, a beautifully illustrated journey that celebrates incredible equines from all over the globe.
More via our bio +
fun downloadable activities
Today, we're trotting across continents with Around the World on 80 Horses by Jill Newton, a beautifully illustrated journey that celebrates incredible equines from all over the globe.
More via our bio +
fun downloadable activities
Forgot how much I love Indy Car racing!
Lifting my #MugoftheDay to cheer today’s wild Indianapolis 500.
Lifting my #MugoftheDay to cheer today’s wild Indianapolis 500.
May 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Forgot how much I love Indy Car racing!
Lifting my #MugoftheDay to cheer today’s wild Indianapolis 500.
Lifting my #MugoftheDay to cheer today’s wild Indianapolis 500.
Orange vehicle = Never losing it in a parking lot!
I’m also easy to see in a snowstorm.
I’m also easy to see in a snowstorm.
May 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Orange vehicle = Never losing it in a parking lot!
I’m also easy to see in a snowstorm.
I’m also easy to see in a snowstorm.
Woo hoo! Just when I was a bit in the dumps on the querying treadmill, @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social announced the Honorable Mentions for #PBParty! Grateful for the boost and positive vibes for ARE WE THERE YET? Highly encourage PB writers to enter and try, try again. This was my 3rd year. 😊
May 10, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Woo hoo! Just when I was a bit in the dumps on the querying treadmill, @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social announced the Honorable Mentions for #PBParty! Grateful for the boost and positive vibes for ARE WE THERE YET? Highly encourage PB writers to enter and try, try again. This was my 3rd year. 😊
Oh, Baby! New friends on the front porch. 🪺
April 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Oh, Baby! New friends on the front porch. 🪺
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She’s baaaaack!
To discover the idea that sparked MARY HAD A LITTLE JAM, check out my latest Picture Book Builders post.
➡️➡️Repost for a chance to win a signed copy.
This book is my attempt to bring a little harmony into this world.
🎶🎵🎶🎵
picturebookbuilders.com/2025/03/mary...
To discover the idea that sparked MARY HAD A LITTLE JAM, check out my latest Picture Book Builders post.
➡️➡️Repost for a chance to win a signed copy.
This book is my attempt to bring a little harmony into this world.
🎶🎵🎶🎵
picturebookbuilders.com/2025/03/mary...
March 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
She’s baaaaack!
To discover the idea that sparked MARY HAD A LITTLE JAM, check out my latest Picture Book Builders post.
➡️➡️Repost for a chance to win a signed copy.
This book is my attempt to bring a little harmony into this world.
🎶🎵🎶🎵
picturebookbuilders.com/2025/03/mary...
To discover the idea that sparked MARY HAD A LITTLE JAM, check out my latest Picture Book Builders post.
➡️➡️Repost for a chance to win a signed copy.
This book is my attempt to bring a little harmony into this world.
🎶🎵🎶🎵
picturebookbuilders.com/2025/03/mary...
I am an enormous advocate for early intervention for a reason: This guy.
18 years after “he may never walk or talk” he gets to be an example for others of why these programs are critical for children with developmental challenges.
A picture truly worth a thousand words.
18 years after “he may never walk or talk” he gets to be an example for others of why these programs are critical for children with developmental challenges.
A picture truly worth a thousand words.
March 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I am an enormous advocate for early intervention for a reason: This guy.
18 years after “he may never walk or talk” he gets to be an example for others of why these programs are critical for children with developmental challenges.
A picture truly worth a thousand words.
18 years after “he may never walk or talk” he gets to be an example for others of why these programs are critical for children with developmental challenges.
A picture truly worth a thousand words.
Nature’s lovely heads-up for the next few days.
February 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nature’s lovely heads-up for the next few days.
Got a kick out of a gaggle of high schoolers trying on prom dresses at my favorite re-sell shop this morning. One of them squealed from the dressing room, “THIS ONE HAS POCKETS!!”
Day made. 😆
Day made. 😆
February 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Got a kick out of a gaggle of high schoolers trying on prom dresses at my favorite re-sell shop this morning. One of them squealed from the dressing room, “THIS ONE HAS POCKETS!!”
Day made. 😆
Day made. 😆
February 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Have I mentioned how much I ❤️ StoryStorm? Is 100% why I look forward to January every year.
Big thanks to @taralazar.bsky.social and her inspiring team of idea magicians! 🪄
Big thanks to @taralazar.bsky.social and her inspiring team of idea magicians! 🪄
February 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Have I mentioned how much I ❤️ StoryStorm? Is 100% why I look forward to January every year.
Big thanks to @taralazar.bsky.social and her inspiring team of idea magicians! 🪄
Big thanks to @taralazar.bsky.social and her inspiring team of idea magicians! 🪄
January 31, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Reposted by Kathy Jo Watson
Love this reminder from @museumofbroadway.bsky.social that there's always a lot of work behind art that might look breezy & effortless. Check out Oscar Hammerstein's brainstorming for "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top."
January 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Love this reminder from @museumofbroadway.bsky.social that there's always a lot of work behind art that might look breezy & effortless. Check out Oscar Hammerstein's brainstorming for "The Surrey With the Fringe on Top."
Picture books and critiques? Yes, please!
#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above).
To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am
#kidlit
#cankidlit
To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am
#kidlit
#cankidlit
a canadian flag with a red maple leaf in the middle
ALT: a canadian flag with a red maple leaf in the middle
media.tenor.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Picture books and critiques? Yes, please!
Y’all. I picked up this color sample as a joke, but it looks really good in my living room. Think my house might honestly need More Cowbell!
@Valspar
#NeedsMoreCowbell
@Valspar
#NeedsMoreCowbell
January 29, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Y’all. I picked up this color sample as a joke, but it looks really good in my living room. Think my house might honestly need More Cowbell!
@Valspar
#NeedsMoreCowbell
@Valspar
#NeedsMoreCowbell
#MugoftheDay A classic favorite…filled with my favorite potion.
January 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
#MugoftheDay A classic favorite…filled with my favorite potion.
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This is a pinnable post for the #KidLitMegaFeed, a collab (multiple curated #KidLit lists). Admins: @boringstorybook.com @charlenedraws.bsky.social @debbieohi.com. READ THIS re: how to be added, how to post.
Pls:
📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy
🔁Repost to share
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Pls:
📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy
🔁Repost to share
bsky.app/profile/debb...
January 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This is a pinnable post for the #KidLitMegaFeed, a collab (multiple curated #KidLit lists). Admins: @boringstorybook.com @charlenedraws.bsky.social @debbieohi.com. READ THIS re: how to be added, how to post.
Pls:
📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy
🔁Repost to share
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Pls:
📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy
🔁Repost to share
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Inspired by @authorgracelin.bsky.social and @alvinaling.bsky.social to pick a word for 2025.
Mine is Brave.
Made it official in my sketch journal this morning.
Mine is Brave.
Made it official in my sketch journal this morning.
January 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Inspired by @authorgracelin.bsky.social and @alvinaling.bsky.social to pick a word for 2025.
Mine is Brave.
Made it official in my sketch journal this morning.
Mine is Brave.
Made it official in my sketch journal this morning.
Reposted by Kathy Jo Watson
Here are some Lindor chocolate wrapper ballerinas to start your day.
Pen: Pentel Pocket Brush, one of my favourite sketching tools - love how I can vary the line width, plus it's sometimes liberating to try without the safety net of an eraser or Un-Do.
#FoundObjectArt #Uplift
Pen: Pentel Pocket Brush, one of my favourite sketching tools - love how I can vary the line width, plus it's sometimes liberating to try without the safety net of an eraser or Un-Do.
#FoundObjectArt #Uplift
January 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Here are some Lindor chocolate wrapper ballerinas to start your day.
Pen: Pentel Pocket Brush, one of my favourite sketching tools - love how I can vary the line width, plus it's sometimes liberating to try without the safety net of an eraser or Un-Do.
#FoundObjectArt #Uplift
Pen: Pentel Pocket Brush, one of my favourite sketching tools - love how I can vary the line width, plus it's sometimes liberating to try without the safety net of an eraser or Un-Do.
#FoundObjectArt #Uplift
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Year of the Snake papercut design take 2! It is not as difficult as it looks but I’m going have a simpler, less challenging version as well. I’ll have it all available in my next newsletter so please make sure you sign up if you haven’t already:
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January 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Year of the Snake papercut design take 2! It is not as difficult as it looks but I’m going have a simpler, less challenging version as well. I’ll have it all available in my next newsletter so please make sure you sign up if you haven’t already:
lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/kEmJMT3/n...
lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/kEmJMT3/n...
A #Mugoftheday Snow Day!!
Shout out to my friends at @SCBWIOKAR. I know you all have a similar view today. ❄️ ⛄️
Shout out to my friends at @SCBWIOKAR. I know you all have a similar view today. ❄️ ⛄️
January 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A #Mugoftheday Snow Day!!
Shout out to my friends at @SCBWIOKAR. I know you all have a similar view today. ❄️ ⛄️
Shout out to my friends at @SCBWIOKAR. I know you all have a similar view today. ❄️ ⛄️
Expecting nine inches of snow today! I grew up in CO where that would be another day at the office. But here in AR it is Snowmageddon. I may be the only person on my block who owns a snow shovel.
January 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Expecting nine inches of snow today! I grew up in CO where that would be another day at the office. But here in AR it is Snowmageddon. I may be the only person on my block who owns a snow shovel.
January 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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A friend shared this Slate article on the value of reading physical books, not only as kids, but as adults. I personally need to spend more time reading, and will make a plan to do so. Join me! slate.com/life/2025/01...
There’s a Simple New Year’s Resolution That Will Help You Read More Books
I tried it—and the results were fantastic.
slate.com
January 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A friend shared this Slate article on the value of reading physical books, not only as kids, but as adults. I personally need to spend more time reading, and will make a plan to do so. Join me! slate.com/life/2025/01...