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Kelsey E. Gross
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#kidlit author. WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2023) and SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2024), both #picturebooks from Paula Wiseman/ Simon & Schuster. Coming fall 2026: FALL: A SEASONS STORY (Beach Lane). Member #12x12PB & #SCBWI. kelseyegross.com
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Yay! Tomorrow is the first of two WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY events at Black Ice Comics & Books! Always a joy to partner with a fabulous #indiebookstore! #kidlit #bookevent
Poster for a book event with author KELSEY GROSS at BLACK ICE COMICS AND BOOKS in Houghton, Michigan. The cover of the book WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY is shown along with info about the events: Saturday 11/15 and Saturday 12/13.
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Such a charming and relatable #picturebook from Bee Johnson! It's hard to be patient and wait for grown ups all the time... but there are ways to have fun while you wait 😊 #kidlit
Cover of the picture book, WHILE WE WAIT by Bee Johnson. Two girls (sisters) in a home, on the stairs. One is blowing bubble gum and the other is wearing a cat purse. Books are on the stairs as well as a pet dinosaur.
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Love the change of the seasons 😍
Autumn leaves covered in a layer of snow
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Just discovered this nonfiction #picturebook from 2020 by @katysduffield.bsky.social & Mike Orodán -- it's so inspiring to see how people around the world are creating ways for animals to move freely. An uplifting and educational #STEM book, with beautiful animal illustrations. #kidlit
Cover of the picture book, ANIMAL CROSSINGS by Katy. S. Duffield and Mike Orodán -- shows a tunnel with a highway running through it, and with a sunset on the other side. An animal (panther) runs over the top of it.
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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I'm swooning over this new #picturebook from the talented creator Michaela Goade --- it's absolutely stunning (both text and art). I'm definitely going to add this to my collection of winter books 😍 #kidlit
Cover of the picture book, MOON SONG by Michaela Goade. Two children are in the foreground wearing winter coats, mittens, and hats. Behind them is a blue winter nighttime landscape with foliage, icy water and mountains, and the moon.
October 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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I love @jessiesima.bsky.social's work and of course, I also love all #picturebooks about snow/winter!! This charming story is about how we all grow and change, becoming our unique selves. 💜 #kidlit
Cover of the picture book, SNOW KID by Jessie Sima. Picture of a smiling snowman with a red cardinal and soft pastel /snowy background.
October 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Excited to have my song for kids (and adults😊) -- WILD AND FREE -- out in the world as part of the Protect the Porkies songwriting contest. Happy to support this group in their efforts to protect this beautiful area. protecttheporkies.bandcamp.com/album/discou...
Cover of a music album, PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS: DISCOUNT NICKEL AND COPPER, DISC ONE . Shows a moose playing stand-up bass, a fox playing banjo, and a porcupine playing electric guitar, with trees in the background.
October 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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This is a stunning #picturebook by Paloma Angelina Lopez & Abraham Matias. A beautiful exploration of the beliefs around dying in Indigenous Mexican culture, the warmth of family love, and the experience of grief. The art is so soft and inviting! Check out this masterpiece! #kidlit #kidlitart
Cover of the picture book, POPO THE XOLO. An older woman is shown outdoors wearing a shawl and using a walking stick. A small dog is at her side. There is a sunset in the background in purple, pink and orange, along with a tree.
October 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Stunning new #picturebook from @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social and @scatterbee.bsky.social -beautiful lyrical language, gorgeous art, and told with a sense of awe and wonder. A must-read! #kidlit
Cover of the picture. book, I AM WE: HOW CROWS COME TOGETHER TO SURVIVE by Leslie Barnard Booth and Alexandra Finkeldey. A large crow is in the forefront, while other crows are in the background, sitting in a tree. The sky is a sunset.
September 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Excited to find this new #picturebook from @joannahowrites.bsky.social , Caroline Pritchard, and @dansantat.bsky.social. Encourages readers to be open to new ideas, to love books, and support everyone's freedom to read. Awesome! (with amazing illustrations, of course). 👏 #kidlit
Boy reading a book about flight with his eyes open wide in surprise. Behind him, other students look bewildered, empty-handed, with the word "POOF!" floating above them.
September 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Next year this scene will be even more beautiful: I'll be holding FALL: A SEASONS STORY with Renata Liwska's gorgeous illustrations! ❤️ Wishing everyone a wonderful season! #kidlit
Hand outstretched with trees in the background, autumn colors of orange and yellow leaves.
September 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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It's so exciting when a friend spots your book in the wild -- here's WINTER at Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Center! (wish I could go there right now!!)
#kidlit #picturebook
The picture book, WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY on the shelf at Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Center. Cover has an owl at the top, and other woodland animals at the bottom; natural objects like feathers and nuts and grasses form a circle in the middle
September 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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This is a #picturebook that feels like a hug! So many relatable everyday kid experiences with a sweet grandma/child relationship. The illustrations are delightful! Well done, @steph-graegin.bsky.social !! #kidlit
Cover of the picture book, EVERYDAY BEAN by Stephanie Graegin. Shows a child-like hedgehog character dressed in a shirt, boots, and bandanna jumping through the air off a swing with a blue background.
September 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Happy Friday! It's the perfect day to read FISH FRY FRIDAY, a new #picturebook from @armyvet5.bsky.social & C.G. Esperanza. I love SOUL FOOD SUNDAY and this one is just as great! Family love, joy, tradition... a heartwarming text w/ colorful art that invites you into the story. A must-read! #kidlit
Cover of the picture book, FISH FRY FRIDAY by Winsome Bingham and C.G. Esperanza. Shows a girl and her grandmother, dressed in colorful printed clothing. The grandmother is holding a fish, while the girl holds a plate with fried fish and sides. They are smiling at each other.
August 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Fun #picturebook packed with puns and kid-friendly humor --but also explores what it's like to feel like you don't fit in, the immigrant experience, and how traditions can change over time. Adorable boba characters, too! Well done, @joannahowrites.bsky.social and Amber Ren! #kidlit
Cover of the picture book, BECOMING BOBA by Joanna Ho and Amber Ren. Picture of a cartoon-like boba tea character smiling and waving while standing on a bridge, behind it are two big buildings that appear to be apartments in an urban area.
August 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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So exciting to get my own copy of this beautiful #picturebook! Congrats, @natashakhankazi.bsky.social!! #kidlit
Cover of the picture book, BELA AND LILY by Natasha Khan Kazi. There are two girls pictured smiling. They are laying in the grass and flowers.
August 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Fantastic new #picturebook biography about the first female smokejumper. The text is perfectly geared toward kids and the illustrations are evocative and so soft. Well done, Jessica Lawson and Sarah Gonzales! #kidlit
Cover of the picture book, ABLAZE by Jessica Lawson and Sarah Gonzales. Shows a women in the center, behind her is a red, yellow, and orange background with a wildfire, and someone jumping with a parachute near the fire.
August 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Thank you, @katiedavisburps.bsky.social for mentioning WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY in your blog!! It's an honor!
Some great tips here: katiedavis.com/blog/craft-a... #kidlit #picturebooks
Screenshot from Katie Davis's blog about kidlit. Shows the heading "Elevate Language and Rhythm" and the cover of the picture book, Winter: A Solstice Story by Kelsey E. Gross and Renata Liwska. Picture is a winter scene with various woodland animals gathered together, an owl is prominent in the upper right-hand corner.
July 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Absolutely spectacular new #picturebook by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social and Cátia Chien that captures the excitement of a summer day through lush sensory details, lyrical writing and stunning illustrations. One of my new favorites! #kidlit #kidlitart
Cover of the picture book, FIREWORKS by Matthew Burgess and Cátia Chien. Two figures are in the foreground with their arms up in the air, while a dark sky is above, with colorful fireworks.
July 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Reminds me of the heart-shaped berries deer shares in SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY💜 #kidlit #picturebook
A hand holding a heart-shaped strawberry; grass, trees, and rocks in the background
July 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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I'm late to the party on this 2023 #picturebook, but I'm so glad I found it! Spot-on kid humor and relatable emotions... All told with the use of only two words! Well done, @rhodemontijo.bsky.social! Now I have to read the new one, Hola, Adios! #kidlit
Cover of the picture book, "Sí. No!" by Rhode Montijo. Cartoon skeleton figures are down with a sign that says, "Skeletown." Background is bright pink with white and black.
June 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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HAPPY SOLSTICE! Enjoy the warmth, joy, and abundance of the summer season! (and maybe read a #picturebook?) #kidlit
graphic, background has daisies and a smiling sun. Text says: "As Owl says in Summer: A Solstice Story: "The summer season has begun!" Happy solstice! Enjoy this beautiful season!" The cover of the picture book, Summer: A Solstice Story is shown (author: Kelsey E. Gross, illustrator: Renata Liwska)
June 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Summer solstice is THIS WEEK! Are you ready? Share how you're celebrating summer! #kidlit #picturebooks
Cover of the picture book, SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY with woodland animals, flowers, and strawberries with a green and yellow background. Text says "Get ready for summer solstice -- this Friday, June 20th" Read Summer: A Solstice Story and check out kid-friendly activities at kelseyegross.com under "Activities."
June 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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This is a FABULOUS new #nf #picturebook by @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social and Katie Melrose. It's got fun animal facts + text that's a joy to read aloud + eye-catching illustrations. A perfect #kidlit pick!!!
Cover of the picture book, WHAT FISH ARE SAYING: STRANGE SOUNDS IN THE OCEAN by Kirsten Pendreigh and Katie Melrose, underwater view with different colored fish, a clam, coral, and seaweeds all in bright colors.
June 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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SO cute!! Saw this little one on my walk today. 😍 Reminds me of illustrator Renata Liwska's baby deer in SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY! Fun fact I learned while writing: Most young male deer leave their mothers 1 year after they are born, with females sometimes sticking around a little longer. #kidlit
A baby fawn struggles to stand, crouches behind weeds. A forest with some downed trees and brush are in the background.
May 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM