Kathleen Lowry
@lifeontamiami.bsky.social
Homeschool mama to 3, wife, PB author, off-the-beaten-path explorer & kombucha lover. Writing Coach w/ Picture Book Author Academy.
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Remember how I said I have it written into my foreign-language contracts that my work has to be translated by an actual human? This shit is why.
Those book translations are gonna suck. They'll save money putting out books that are going to be painful to read. That's not a great long-term strategy.
Those book translations are gonna suck. They'll save money putting out books that are going to be painful to read. That's not a great long-term strategy.
French publishing house Harlequin decided to use AI translation instead of human translations.
All their freelance translators (some of whom had been working with Harlequin for +30y!!!) were told they would no longer receive work from Harlequin
All their freelance translators (some of whom had been working with Harlequin for +30y!!!) were told they would no longer receive work from Harlequin
December 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Remember how I said I have it written into my foreign-language contracts that my work has to be translated by an actual human? This shit is why.
Those book translations are gonna suck. They'll save money putting out books that are going to be painful to read. That's not a great long-term strategy.
Those book translations are gonna suck. They'll save money putting out books that are going to be painful to read. That's not a great long-term strategy.
7 days till Christmas and until we can start binge reading all the books we get for gifts!!
#kidlit #amreading
#kidlit #amreading
a stack of books with the words " i want to read all the books " on it
ALT: a stack of books with the words " i want to read all the books " on it
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December 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
7 days till Christmas and until we can start binge reading all the books we get for gifts!!
#kidlit #amreading
#kidlit #amreading
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#StandUpToJewishHate. In A DRAGON CALLED SPARK: A HANUKKAH STORY by Lily Murray, Eva shares her Jewish traditions with others, bridging connections and making new friends. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all learned about each other’s cultures?
December 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
#StandUpToJewishHate. In A DRAGON CALLED SPARK: A HANUKKAH STORY by Lily Murray, Eva shares her Jewish traditions with others, bridging connections and making new friends. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all learned about each other’s cultures?
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE MITHAI BOX IS NOT EMPTY by @namrataag.bsky.social, illustrated by Parvati Pillai (Holiday House)/
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... (+ more ways to win)
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE MITHAI BOX IS NOT EMPTY by @namrataag.bsky.social, illustrated by Parvati Pillai (Holiday House)/
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/12/the-... (+ more ways to win)
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Calling all #KidLit authors! I’m honored to be taking pitches at the Picture Book Creator Conference 🎉📚 Want insider tips on crafting a winning picture book? You don’t want to miss this! Use code MORGAN30 to get a discount. ✍️ Secure your spot now: www.allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc
December 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Calling all #KidLit authors! I’m honored to be taking pitches at the Picture Book Creator Conference 🎉📚 Want insider tips on crafting a winning picture book? You don’t want to miss this! Use code MORGAN30 to get a discount. ✍️ Secure your spot now: www.allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc
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A heads up to querying authors! We're reaching that time of year when offer of rep deadlines may need to extend past the standard of two weeks and into the new year if you want to give everyone the opportunity to consider. Many agents, including myself, are out of the office starting next week.
December 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
A heads up to querying authors! We're reaching that time of year when offer of rep deadlines may need to extend past the standard of two weeks and into the new year if you want to give everyone the opportunity to consider. Many agents, including myself, are out of the office starting next week.
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♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
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🎉Our new Poetry Toolkit is designed to be flexible and adaptable to your poetry teaching needs. Access this free resource today: www.leeandlow.com/wp-content/u...
📚Discover more poetry titles from Lee & Low: www.leeandlow.com/books/?type=...
📚Discover more poetry titles from Lee & Low: www.leeandlow.com/books/?type=...
December 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
🎉Our new Poetry Toolkit is designed to be flexible and adaptable to your poetry teaching needs. Access this free resource today: www.leeandlow.com/wp-content/u...
📚Discover more poetry titles from Lee & Low: www.leeandlow.com/books/?type=...
📚Discover more poetry titles from Lee & Low: www.leeandlow.com/books/?type=...
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
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It's my birthday month! Anyone want to buy a book for my school library? The students thank you. And so do i!
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December 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM
It's my birthday month! Anyone want to buy a book for my school library? The students thank you. And so do i!
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
My 7yo loves the Mega Man universe. This is his "what to wear present" this year and I can already hear his screams of joy. 🎅
December 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
My 7yo loves the Mega Man universe. This is his "what to wear present" this year and I can already hear his screams of joy. 🎅
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While you may be wrapping things up for the holidays, it's the perfect time to line up editorial services so you can dive into next steps in the new year. Let me know if I can help! www.alisonweisseditorial.com
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December 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
While you may be wrapping things up for the holidays, it's the perfect time to line up editorial services so you can dive into next steps in the new year. Let me know if I can help! www.alisonweisseditorial.com
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35ºC today, my koala dove straight into the underwater post office, the octopus postman knows how to keep things cool!
Perfect timing too. It’s December #KidLitPostcard day!
I love creating whimsical little worlds full of charm and adventure.
If you think we’d be a great match, please reach out!
Perfect timing too. It’s December #KidLitPostcard day!
I love creating whimsical little worlds full of charm and adventure.
If you think we’d be a great match, please reach out!
December 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
35ºC today, my koala dove straight into the underwater post office, the octopus postman knows how to keep things cool!
Perfect timing too. It’s December #KidLitPostcard day!
I love creating whimsical little worlds full of charm and adventure.
If you think we’d be a great match, please reach out!
Perfect timing too. It’s December #KidLitPostcard day!
I love creating whimsical little worlds full of charm and adventure.
If you think we’d be a great match, please reach out!
Over on Instagram, the Picture Book Author Academy coaches are sharing our revision processes.
My top tip: use the search find function to highlight all your weak words: was, is, are, just, felt, etc.
This helps spot areas you are telling over showing or a need stronger voice. #KIDLITMEGAFEED
My top tip: use the search find function to highlight all your weak words: was, is, are, just, felt, etc.
This helps spot areas you are telling over showing or a need stronger voice. #KIDLITMEGAFEED
December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Over on Instagram, the Picture Book Author Academy coaches are sharing our revision processes.
My top tip: use the search find function to highlight all your weak words: was, is, are, just, felt, etc.
This helps spot areas you are telling over showing or a need stronger voice. #KIDLITMEGAFEED
My top tip: use the search find function to highlight all your weak words: was, is, are, just, felt, etc.
This helps spot areas you are telling over showing or a need stronger voice. #KIDLITMEGAFEED
I tried showing my big kids (9 and 7) National Lampoon's Christmas. As a kid, this was my family's Christmas movie.
10 minutes in my husband looks at me and says, "This is highly inappropriate." 😅 which sums up every childhood movie I ever watched in the 80's-90's.
10 minutes in my husband looks at me and says, "This is highly inappropriate." 😅 which sums up every childhood movie I ever watched in the 80's-90's.
a man in shorts is standing next to a pile of trash and a car .
ALT: a man in shorts is standing next to a pile of trash and a car .
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December 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I tried showing my big kids (9 and 7) National Lampoon's Christmas. As a kid, this was my family's Christmas movie.
10 minutes in my husband looks at me and says, "This is highly inappropriate." 😅 which sums up every childhood movie I ever watched in the 80's-90's.
10 minutes in my husband looks at me and says, "This is highly inappropriate." 😅 which sums up every childhood movie I ever watched in the 80's-90's.
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You're not going to believe me when I tell you that this first 31 Days 31 Lists post represents just a small smattering of the board books published in 2025, but it's the truth! We kick off with books for the youngest readers today! #31days31lists 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/01/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: The Great Board Books of 2025
You're not going to believe me when I tell you that this is just a small smattering of board books published in 2025, but it's the truth.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
You're not going to believe me when I tell you that this first 31 Days 31 Lists post represents just a small smattering of the board books published in 2025, but it's the truth! We kick off with books for the youngest readers today! #31days31lists 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/01/3...
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For people who think book banning isn't a big deal because even if they're not available in libraries and schools, you can still buy them--this is an elitist argument. Most kids ONLY have access to books from their library. Libraries ensure info access for all. Libraries are vital in democracies.
It's not a badge of honor when books get banned. It stinks for everyone. For the book creators, who worked hard to create something special that now won't be shared. The kids who miss out. The librarians and teachers who are treated like criminals. And taxpayers who have to pay for this nonsense.
December 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
For people who think book banning isn't a big deal because even if they're not available in libraries and schools, you can still buy them--this is an elitist argument. Most kids ONLY have access to books from their library. Libraries ensure info access for all. Libraries are vital in democracies.
📣 I have a funny, commercial NF picture book with a reader engagement layer!
It's a topic I am passionate about (FOOD!) because of my 3 kiddos' allergies and needing to look at every.single.ingredient to find safe treats.
One day it'll be a book. 🤞
#amquerying #kidlit
It's a topic I am passionate about (FOOD!) because of my 3 kiddos' allergies and needing to look at every.single.ingredient to find safe treats.
One day it'll be a book. 🤞
#amquerying #kidlit
December 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
📣 I have a funny, commercial NF picture book with a reader engagement layer!
It's a topic I am passionate about (FOOD!) because of my 3 kiddos' allergies and needing to look at every.single.ingredient to find safe treats.
One day it'll be a book. 🤞
#amquerying #kidlit
It's a topic I am passionate about (FOOD!) because of my 3 kiddos' allergies and needing to look at every.single.ingredient to find safe treats.
One day it'll be a book. 🤞
#amquerying #kidlit
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Afoma is a beacon of light for the kidlit world!
No matter your reader, she has a book rec for them.
No matter your reader, she has a book rec for them.
Shoutout to the bloggers & Lit-fluencers like Afoma at Reading Middle Grade who make their own Best Books lists and take the care and time to email authors to let them know. Every single time I get an email like this, it absolutely makes my day. ❤️
December 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Afoma is a beacon of light for the kidlit world!
No matter your reader, she has a book rec for them.
No matter your reader, she has a book rec for them.
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I am honored to be a client of @starlingliterary.bsky.social , founded by ABLA agent alumni, @marchsoloway.bsky.social, @jemiscoe.bsky.social and @pterlip.bsky.social.
Be sure to give them and the agency a follow, as well as check out their shiny new website: www.starlingliterary.com
Be sure to give them and the agency a follow, as well as check out their shiny new website: www.starlingliterary.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I am honored to be a client of @starlingliterary.bsky.social , founded by ABLA agent alumni, @marchsoloway.bsky.social, @jemiscoe.bsky.social and @pterlip.bsky.social.
Be sure to give them and the agency a follow, as well as check out their shiny new website: www.starlingliterary.com
Be sure to give them and the agency a follow, as well as check out their shiny new website: www.starlingliterary.com
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Another incredible mentorship opportunity for #PB writers with Rosie Pova’s Picture Book Academy. 🎉🎉🎉The #Kidlit community is generous! Take advantage! Mighty Kidlit, 12 X 12, Writer’s Barn, Inked Voices… @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @brilawyer.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Another incredible mentorship opportunity for #PB writers with Rosie Pova’s Picture Book Academy. 🎉🎉🎉The #Kidlit community is generous! Take advantage! Mighty Kidlit, 12 X 12, Writer’s Barn, Inked Voices… @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @brilawyer.bsky.social
We have a life-sized skeleton in our storage unit we call Arturo.
My 7yo today"How did Arturo die?'
Husband: He's plastic, Buddy
Me: You thought we had a real dead body in our house?
7yo: (sad) Yeah. Now he's not as cool.
Wondering how many friends he told we have a dead body in our basement 🙈
My 7yo today"How did Arturo die?'
Husband: He's plastic, Buddy
Me: You thought we had a real dead body in our house?
7yo: (sad) Yeah. Now he's not as cool.
Wondering how many friends he told we have a dead body in our basement 🙈
a poster for the outlaws shows a woman sitting in front of a graffiti covered wall
ALT: a poster for the outlaws shows a woman sitting in front of a graffiti covered wall
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December 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
We have a life-sized skeleton in our storage unit we call Arturo.
My 7yo today"How did Arturo die?'
Husband: He's plastic, Buddy
Me: You thought we had a real dead body in our house?
7yo: (sad) Yeah. Now he's not as cool.
Wondering how many friends he told we have a dead body in our basement 🙈
My 7yo today"How did Arturo die?'
Husband: He's plastic, Buddy
Me: You thought we had a real dead body in our house?
7yo: (sad) Yeah. Now he's not as cool.
Wondering how many friends he told we have a dead body in our basement 🙈
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I'm doing a picture book workshop in the new year!
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Inked Voices - Online Writing Groups & Workshops
Join online writing groups for constructive feedback and critique. Connect with writers, improve your craft, and get your work published.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I'm doing a picture book workshop in the new year!
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Alert: I've gotten several reports of non-payment by Graveside Press, from authors w/ stories in one or more anthologies. Also failing to provide author copies, & failing to respond to emails & messages. Anyone w/ similar experiences, pls contact me (Writer Beware) in confidence: beware@sfwa.org
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Alert: I've gotten several reports of non-payment by Graveside Press, from authors w/ stories in one or more anthologies. Also failing to provide author copies, & failing to respond to emails & messages. Anyone w/ similar experiences, pls contact me (Writer Beware) in confidence: beware@sfwa.org