Laura K Zimmermann
@laurak-pbwriter.bsky.social
Children’s Author | Professor | Rep’d by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at @Bradfordagents.bsky.social | MUSHROOM RAIN | TANGLED TALES OF AN UNDERGROUND MARKET coming Fall 2027 | #SCBWI | she/her
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I’m so excited! It’s official! TANGLED TALES OF AN UNDERGROUND MARKET is coming! I can’t wait to see Priscilla’s lovely work bring my words to life!
#picturebook #nature #kidlit
#naturewriting
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#picturebook #nature #kidlit
#naturewriting
@kaitlynleann7.bsky.social
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★ “A wealth of aunties contribute to an Indigenous child’s day-to-day” in HERE COME THE AUNTIES!, a “lovingly communal picture book portrait” from Cynthia Leitich Smith and illustrator Aphelandra
Here Come the Aunties! by Cynthia Leitich Smith
A wealth of aunties contribute to an Indigenous child’s day-to-day in this lovingly communal picture book portrait. Celebratory ...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
★ “A wealth of aunties contribute to an Indigenous child’s day-to-day” in HERE COME THE AUNTIES!, a “lovingly communal picture book portrait” from Cynthia Leitich Smith and illustrator Aphelandra
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I’m enjoying Janice Barton Woods quotes:
“Now is a great time to write for 15 minutes! Small steps lead to big outcomes!
Small progress is still progress.”
#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
“Now is a great time to write for 15 minutes! Small steps lead to big outcomes!
Small progress is still progress.”
#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
November 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I’m enjoying Janice Barton Woods quotes:
“Now is a great time to write for 15 minutes! Small steps lead to big outcomes!
Small progress is still progress.”
#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
“Now is a great time to write for 15 minutes! Small steps lead to big outcomes!
Small progress is still progress.”
#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
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It's Transgender Awareness Week! Here are 24 nonfiction and fiction books by trans people of color. 🏳️⚧️📚✍🏿
#transgenderawarenessweek #transawarenessweek #transgender #bipoc #ownvoices #transnonfiction #transfiction #bipocbooks #transbooks #bookpost #bookrecs #booksky💙📚 #books #read #november2025
#transgenderawarenessweek #transawarenessweek #transgender #bipoc #ownvoices #transnonfiction #transfiction #bipocbooks #transbooks #bookpost #bookrecs #booksky💙📚 #books #read #november2025
November 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
It's Transgender Awareness Week! Here are 24 nonfiction and fiction books by trans people of color. 🏳️⚧️📚✍🏿
#transgenderawarenessweek #transawarenessweek #transgender #bipoc #ownvoices #transnonfiction #transfiction #bipocbooks #transbooks #bookpost #bookrecs #booksky💙📚 #books #read #november2025
#transgenderawarenessweek #transawarenessweek #transgender #bipoc #ownvoices #transnonfiction #transfiction #bipocbooks #transbooks #bookpost #bookrecs #booksky💙📚 #books #read #november2025
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October 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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You can tell who got their PhD in Developmental Psychology.
October 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
You can tell who got their PhD in Developmental Psychology.
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Thank you kidlit411 for sharing my work with the kidlit community ❤️
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Oct 24): kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... Inside: Powerful PBs, Fix Word Count, Creativity Workshop with @sylvialiu.bsky.social, more. Thanks @nmillerillo.bsky.social for the illustration, @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and Sheri Dillard for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (10/24/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Thank you kidlit411 for sharing my work with the kidlit community ❤️
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We are thrilled to share the cover reveal for Sun, Moon, and Star, a Korean folktale retold and illustrated by @nmillerillo.bsky.social 🌞🌝⭐
Three sisters must outsmart a hungry tiger in this fresh retelling of a beloved Korean folktale.
Out Feb. 24, 2026 by Holiday House Books!
Three sisters must outsmart a hungry tiger in this fresh retelling of a beloved Korean folktale.
Out Feb. 24, 2026 by Holiday House Books!
October 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We are thrilled to share the cover reveal for Sun, Moon, and Star, a Korean folktale retold and illustrated by @nmillerillo.bsky.social 🌞🌝⭐
Three sisters must outsmart a hungry tiger in this fresh retelling of a beloved Korean folktale.
Out Feb. 24, 2026 by Holiday House Books!
Three sisters must outsmart a hungry tiger in this fresh retelling of a beloved Korean folktale.
Out Feb. 24, 2026 by Holiday House Books!
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For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (and all year long) we've created a booklist to highlight the voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers from across Canada.
Book list: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articles/truth-and-reconciliation-booklist
Book list: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articles/truth-and-reconciliation-booklist
Truth and Reconciliation Book List
For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (and all year long) we've created a booklist to highlight the voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers from across Canada. We believe in the p...
bookcentre.ca
September 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (and all year long) we've created a booklist to highlight the voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis writers from across Canada.
Book list: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articles/truth-and-reconciliation-booklist
Book list: bookcentre.ca/blogs/articles/truth-and-reconciliation-booklist
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Thank you so much @gayleenwrites.bsky.social @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social for interviewing me for @cynsations! #kidlit
cynthialeitichsmith.com/2025/09/auth...
cynthialeitichsmith.com/2025/09/auth...
Author Interview: Cynthia Levinson on Timely Topics & Finding Hope in Readers - Cynthia Leitich Smith
By Gayleen Rabakukk I’m excited to welcome Cynthia Levinson back to Cynsations. Last month, I attended an Austin book talk with Cynthia and her husband and co-author Sandy Levinson discussing the new ...
cynthialeitichsmith.com
September 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Thank you so much @gayleenwrites.bsky.social @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social for interviewing me for @cynsations! #kidlit
cynthialeitichsmith.com/2025/09/auth...
cynthialeitichsmith.com/2025/09/auth...
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Something I think more writers should know: the books that end up saving lives are often not the ones that set out trying to save lives. You don't know the impact of your work.
September 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Something I think more writers should know: the books that end up saving lives are often not the ones that set out trying to save lives. You don't know the impact of your work.
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I’ve joined @msthombookitis.bsky.social to create @thebookishstate.bsky.social where we highlight CT Nutmeg Award books & have a live webinar with the authors!
This month features Leslie Connor and @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social !
Sign up for their webinar now:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This month features Leslie Connor and @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social !
Sign up for their webinar now:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I’ve joined @msthombookitis.bsky.social to create @thebookishstate.bsky.social where we highlight CT Nutmeg Award books & have a live webinar with the authors!
This month features Leslie Connor and @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social !
Sign up for their webinar now:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This month features Leslie Connor and @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social !
Sign up for their webinar now:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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MUSHROOM RAIN by Laura K. Zimmermann @laurak-pbwriter.bsky.social (& Jamie Green)
Mushroom exploration!
Look at the illustrations again after reading the back matter.
(2022, Sleeping Bear Books)
Mushroom exploration!
Look at the illustrations again after reading the back matter.
(2022, Sleeping Bear Books)
September 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
MUSHROOM RAIN by Laura K. Zimmermann @laurak-pbwriter.bsky.social (& Jamie Green)
Mushroom exploration!
Look at the illustrations again after reading the back matter.
(2022, Sleeping Bear Books)
Mushroom exploration!
Look at the illustrations again after reading the back matter.
(2022, Sleeping Bear Books)
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SCBWI BookStop is back! 🎉📚
Put your book in the spotlight with BookStop—SCBWI’s annual showcase created just for our members! Every year, BookStop brings thousands of readers and book buyers right to your stories.
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/bookstop-faq
Put your book in the spotlight with BookStop—SCBWI’s annual showcase created just for our members! Every year, BookStop brings thousands of readers and book buyers right to your stories.
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/bookstop-faq
September 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
SCBWI BookStop is back! 🎉📚
Put your book in the spotlight with BookStop—SCBWI’s annual showcase created just for our members! Every year, BookStop brings thousands of readers and book buyers right to your stories.
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/bookstop-faq
Put your book in the spotlight with BookStop—SCBWI’s annual showcase created just for our members! Every year, BookStop brings thousands of readers and book buyers right to your stories.
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/bookstop-faq
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Intrigued by #WorldKidLitMonth but not sure where to start? Our website is for you!
We've featured children’s/YA books from 180+ countries and translated from 100+ languages.
Search bar on every page, 550+ blog posts and dozens of reading lists.
Happy exploring!
worldkidlit.org/read-the-wor...
We've featured children’s/YA books from 180+ countries and translated from 100+ languages.
Search bar on every page, 550+ blog posts and dozens of reading lists.
Happy exploring!
worldkidlit.org/read-the-wor...
Read the World: where to start?
Use the links below to find suggested books for young people from around the world, and recommended resources at other sites and blogs. Books for ages 0-6 Books for ages 7-12 Books for ages 13-18 A…
worldkidlit.org
September 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Intrigued by #WorldKidLitMonth but not sure where to start? Our website is for you!
We've featured children’s/YA books from 180+ countries and translated from 100+ languages.
Search bar on every page, 550+ blog posts and dozens of reading lists.
Happy exploring!
worldkidlit.org/read-the-wor...
We've featured children’s/YA books from 180+ countries and translated from 100+ languages.
Search bar on every page, 550+ blog posts and dozens of reading lists.
Happy exploring!
worldkidlit.org/read-the-wor...
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For artists interested in illustrating #KidLit: Wondering how to develope an illustration style? Gaining confidence as an artist? How to get "good enough at art" to illustrate children's bks? See my #PictureBooks101 post:
debbieohi.com/2025/09/pict... #KidLitArtist
debbieohi.com/2025/09/pict... #KidLitArtist
September 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
For artists interested in illustrating #KidLit: Wondering how to develope an illustration style? Gaining confidence as an artist? How to get "good enough at art" to illustrate children's bks? See my #PictureBooks101 post:
debbieohi.com/2025/09/pict... #KidLitArtist
debbieohi.com/2025/09/pict... #KidLitArtist
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#Writers. "Be brave enough to live creatively. The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. . . . What you will discover will be wonderful; yourself." --Alan Alda. #WritersLife #Amwriting
a man sitting in front of a microphone with the words create some magic below him
Alt: a man sitting in front of a microphone with the words create some magic below him
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August 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
#Writers. "Be brave enough to live creatively. The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. . . . What you will discover will be wonderful; yourself." --Alan Alda. #WritersLife #Amwriting
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Tips for writing humor for a child audience:
Tickling Funny Bones: 14 Tips for Crafting Humor in Children's Books share.google/PO2subvsDirz...
#kidlitchucklechallenge
Tickling Funny Bones: 14 Tips for Crafting Humor in Children's Books share.google/PO2subvsDirz...
#kidlitchucklechallenge
Tickling Funny Bones: 14 Tips for Crafting Humor in Children's Books
From facial expressions to word choice, here are 14 tips for crafting humor in children's books.
share.google
August 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Tips for writing humor for a child audience:
Tickling Funny Bones: 14 Tips for Crafting Humor in Children's Books share.google/PO2subvsDirz...
#kidlitchucklechallenge
Tickling Funny Bones: 14 Tips for Crafting Humor in Children's Books share.google/PO2subvsDirz...
#kidlitchucklechallenge
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If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social
#WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit
#WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit
August 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social
#WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit
#WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit
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“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill | Book Riot
"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill
In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.
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August 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill | Book Riot
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I was interviewed by @bookstr.bsky.social about WHODONUT! Want all the delicious details? Check out the full interview at bookstr.com/article/...
WHODONUT? A Holiday Mystery is available on 9.9.25 (but you can preorder now)!
WHODONUT? A Holiday Mystery is available on 9.9.25 (but you can preorder now)!
Josh Funk: How to Whip Up Delicious Stories for Little Readers
The children’s author sits down with Bookstr to talk burnt waffles as inspiration and the joy of writing books that kids and adults can share.
bookstr.com
August 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I was interviewed by @bookstr.bsky.social about WHODONUT! Want all the delicious details? Check out the full interview at bookstr.com/article/...
WHODONUT? A Holiday Mystery is available on 9.9.25 (but you can preorder now)!
WHODONUT? A Holiday Mystery is available on 9.9.25 (but you can preorder now)!
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We're gearing up for our next in-person event: Illustrator Day and PB Author Day Live in Lancaster on September 27! Meet one of our presenters, literary agent Alyssa Eisner Henkin in this interview by @heatherstigall7.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/08/13/c...
August 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We're gearing up for our next in-person event: Illustrator Day and PB Author Day Live in Lancaster on September 27! Meet one of our presenters, literary agent Alyssa Eisner Henkin in this interview by @heatherstigall7.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/08/13/c...
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You can browse all the amazing art in the SCBWI Summer Portfolio Showcase here:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
#scbwisummer25
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#scbwisummer25
Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social
Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷
Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷
August 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
You can browse all the amazing art in the SCBWI Summer Portfolio Showcase here:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
#scbwisummer25
bsky.app/profile/debb...
#scbwisummer25
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Are you writing a literary picture book or a commercial one? If you’re not sure what the difference is (or why it matters to publishers), this one’s for you. I break it all down clearly—like a former teacher would 😉 buff.ly/kQyjKTo #pb #WritingCommunity
Literary vs. Commercial Picture Books
When you’re writing a picture book, one of the most important things you can do is understand where your book fits in the marketplace.
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August 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Are you writing a literary picture book or a commercial one? If you’re not sure what the difference is (or why it matters to publishers), this one’s for you. I break it all down clearly—like a former teacher would 😉 buff.ly/kQyjKTo #pb #WritingCommunity
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Listen Back: Jin Xiaojing shares I MISS MY GRANDPA. This stunning picture book examines remembering a lost loved one through the memories and characteristics of other family members. www.matthewcwinner.com/post/listen-... #kidlit #podcast
Listen Back: Jin Xiaojing shares I Miss My Grandpa
Jin Xiaojing shares I MISS MY GRANDPA. This stunning picture book examines remembering a lost loved one through the memories and characteristics of other family members.
www.matthewcwinner.com
August 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Listen Back: Jin Xiaojing shares I MISS MY GRANDPA. This stunning picture book examines remembering a lost loved one through the memories and characteristics of other family members. www.matthewcwinner.com/post/listen-... #kidlit #podcast
I’m so excited! It’s official! TANGLED TALES OF AN UNDERGROUND MARKET is coming! I can’t wait to see Priscilla’s lovely work bring my words to life!
#picturebook #nature #kidlit
#naturewriting
@kaitlynleann7.bsky.social
#picturebook #nature #kidlit
#naturewriting
@kaitlynleann7.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I’m so excited! It’s official! TANGLED TALES OF AN UNDERGROUND MARKET is coming! I can’t wait to see Priscilla’s lovely work bring my words to life!
#picturebook #nature #kidlit
#naturewriting
@kaitlynleann7.bsky.social
#picturebook #nature #kidlit
#naturewriting
@kaitlynleann7.bsky.social