😊 thank you so much, @smithsmm.bsky.social !!

Tomorrow is the last day to preorder local Houston author & illustrator @katiewrayschon.bsky.social's debut picture book, PAINTING WONDER ✨if you want your copy personalized!✨

Orders received after tomorrow will be signed only. 🎨 Preorder here! buff.ly/Edt8jc0

So happy to be on this list, Melissa!! 🤩💛 thank you!!

Painting Wonder is coming soooooonnn!! Thrilled to have gotten a ⭐️ review from Kirkus 😳 and so excited to launch this book! If you want one, please consider going local and ordering from Blue Willow — you get a hand painted paintbrush, while supplies last!!

Preorder your copy of local Houston author & illustrator @katiewrayschon.bsky.social's debut picture book, PAINTING WONDER to receive a signed, personalized copy—plus a hand-painted paintbrush, while supplies last! 🎨

See details and preorder here! bluewillowbookshop.com/list/pre-ord...

Did a little interview about “Painting Wonder” with the sweet & awesome Caroline Starr Rose. carolinestarrrose.com/classroom-co...

#kidlitart #picturebooks #kidlit

Preorder your copy of local Houston author & illustrator @katiewrayschon.bsky.social's debut picture book, PAINTING WONDER to receive a signed, personalized copy—plus a hand-painted paintbrush, while supplies last! 🎨

See details & preorder here! bluewillowbookshop.com/list/pre-ord...

Preorder your copy of local Houston author & illustrator @katiewrayschon.bsky.social's debut picture book, PAINTING WONDER to receive a signed, personalized copy—plus a hand-painted paintbrush, while supplies last! 🎨

See details and preorder here! https://buff.ly/4h6yPis

Our annual Bookworm Festival for young readers is TOMORROW! 🤩

⭐ Free to attend
💙 Family friendly
🗣️ Fully bilingual

Register free now to join us for a day of reading and interactions with award-winning authors and illustrators! https://buff.ly/3Dsl6n4

PBParty Contest Prep Tips 2025!

🌟#PBParty Prep Zoom replay
🌟Copy of Google entry form
🌟Make your query dazzle
🌟Streamlining tips
🌟View past showcase
🌟Tips, tips, tips!

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#PB #kidlit

These are preorder giveaways if you get PAINTING WONDER from the ever-awesome @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social - if you haven’t been there yet, Blue Willow is a Houston gem!

bluewillowbookshop.com/list/pre-ord...

#preorder #indiebookstores #paintingwonder #kidlit #kidlitart

Here are the winners and honors from this year's ALA Youth Media Awards, including the Printz, Caldecott, Newbery, Stonewall, Coretta Scott King, and more --> bookriot.com/youth-media-...

🚨Important Announcement 🚨

AUCTION EXTENDED!

Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST.

We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!

If you have a #KidLitbook launching Jan.27-Feb.2nd, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find more info. Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to be launching books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action.

Respond here with images and a link to your folio.

Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

It’s for real! “Painting Wonder” is coming out in April and available for pre-order!!! AND if you preorder from @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social there’s a special giveaway…
bluewillowbookshop.com/list/pre-order-wonder-schon

It's time to bid on #KidLitforLA auctions for wildfire relief!

Heads up for MG writers - I'm offering a FULL novel critique and a skip-the-slush-pile pass with Bloomsbury Kids publishing director Mary Kate Castellani. Check out all the details & bid here: www.32auctions.com/organization...

Hello! I hear it’s #portfolioDay - I’m Katie, and I’m an author / illustrator of picture books. My debut picture book is coming out in April (more on that soon)!

Have a great evening, all!
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlit

I’ve been feeling heavy hearted for LA, and worrying about some family and friends there. Sending hugs, hope and prayers 💛