Mother Moon
@mothermoonbooks.bsky.social
Kidlit Author | 12x12 | SCBWI
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Mother Moon
@mothermoonbooks.bsky.social
· May 24
PRESENTING: the 2025 PB RISING STARS mentees, runners up, and honorable mentions! 🤩🤩🤩
We’re thrilled to work with our 28 new mentees, and we’re so proud of our RUs and HMs.
CONGRATS TO ALL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
We’re thrilled to work with our 28 new mentees, and we’re so proud of our RUs and HMs.
CONGRATS TO ALL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Beyond thrilled to receive an HM! Congrats to all the mentees, runner ups, and honorable mentions! 💖
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Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
www.manuscriptwishlist.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
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🕒 LAST CHANCE! 🕒
Today’s your final day to enter our Susan Verde book giveaway! 💥
You could be our winner—ready to start your hero origin story? 😉
Fly over to picturebooksummit.co... before midnight TONIGHT!
#giveaway #bookgiveaway #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
Today’s your final day to enter our Susan Verde book giveaway! 💥
You could be our winner—ready to start your hero origin story? 😉
Fly over to picturebooksummit.co... before midnight TONIGHT!
#giveaway #bookgiveaway #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
July 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🕒 LAST CHANCE! 🕒
Today’s your final day to enter our Susan Verde book giveaway! 💥
You could be our winner—ready to start your hero origin story? 😉
Fly over to picturebooksummit.co... before midnight TONIGHT!
#giveaway #bookgiveaway #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
Today’s your final day to enter our Susan Verde book giveaway! 💥
You could be our winner—ready to start your hero origin story? 😉
Fly over to picturebooksummit.co... before midnight TONIGHT!
#giveaway #bookgiveaway #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
Kai Po Che: Mini’s Perfect Kite received an SLJ Review! I’m thrilled to see Mini’s story recognized by such a respected voice in the literary world. The full review is here: slj.com/review/kai-p...
#Kidlit #PictureBook #literacy #Teachers #Librarians #schools #texas @slj.com
Kai Po Che: Mini’s Perfect Kite received an SLJ Review! I’m thrilled to see Mini’s story recognized by such a respected voice in the literary world. The full review is here: slj.com/review/kai-p...
#Kidlit #PictureBook #literacy #Teachers #Librarians #schools #texas @slj.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
Kai Po Che: Mini’s Perfect Kite received an SLJ Review! I’m thrilled to see Mini’s story recognized by such a respected voice in the literary world. The full review is here: slj.com/review/kai-p...
#Kidlit #PictureBook #literacy #Teachers #Librarians #schools #texas @slj.com
Kai Po Che: Mini’s Perfect Kite received an SLJ Review! I’m thrilled to see Mini’s story recognized by such a respected voice in the literary world. The full review is here: slj.com/review/kai-p...
#Kidlit #PictureBook #literacy #Teachers #Librarians #schools #texas @slj.com
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There's NOTHING odd about the number of reviews our participants sent in after our last @storytimesprint.bsky.social with @elaynecrain.bsky.social !
This silly story received 51 reviews! Incredible, everyone👏
And the winner is...
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@mothermoonbooks.bsky.social 🥳
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
This silly story received 51 reviews! Incredible, everyone👏
And the winner is...
.
.
@mothermoonbooks.bsky.social 🥳
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
There's NOTHING odd about the number of reviews our participants sent in after our last @storytimesprint.bsky.social with @elaynecrain.bsky.social !
This silly story received 51 reviews! Incredible, everyone👏
And the winner is...
.
.
@mothermoonbooks.bsky.social 🥳
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
This silly story received 51 reviews! Incredible, everyone👏
And the winner is...
.
.
@mothermoonbooks.bsky.social 🥳
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
Awesome Giveaway!
There's still time to enter the #PBSummit 2025 TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Just share our reveal posts with your writer friends on social media and tell us about it at:
www.picturebooksummi...
Enter today! Ends 6/9/25.
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
Just share our reveal posts with your writer friends on social media and tell us about it at:
www.picturebooksummi...
Enter today! Ends 6/9/25.
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
June 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Awesome Giveaway!
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Super thrilled to be an Honorable Mention in this wonderful competition with my story Zombies Can't Dance! Thank you to @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social, the judges, all the prize donors and my CPs!! #pbandkidjudges #kidlit #WritingCommunity
May 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Super thrilled to be an Honorable Mention in this wonderful competition with my story Zombies Can't Dance! Thank you to @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social, the judges, all the prize donors and my CPs!! #pbandkidjudges #kidlit #WritingCommunity
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It was lovely to catch up with @krahim.bsky.social about her debut - #TheDoughnutClub! This wonderful story about family and friendship was recently published by @nosycrow.bsky.social. Kristina has some great advice for writers: “Keep going, because the more you write the more you learn!”
DEBUT JOURNEYS Kristina Rahim
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
May 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
It was lovely to catch up with @krahim.bsky.social about her debut - #TheDoughnutClub! This wonderful story about family and friendship was recently published by @nosycrow.bsky.social. Kristina has some great advice for writers: “Keep going, because the more you write the more you learn!”
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Excited for this - time to mark the calendar! @mothermoonbooks.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Excited for this - time to mark the calendar! @mothermoonbooks.bsky.social
Beyond thrilled to receive an HM! Congrats to all the mentees, runner ups, and honorable mentions! 💖
PRESENTING: the 2025 PB RISING STARS mentees, runners up, and honorable mentions! 🤩🤩🤩
We’re thrilled to work with our 28 new mentees, and we’re so proud of our RUs and HMs.
CONGRATS TO ALL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
We’re thrilled to work with our 28 new mentees, and we’re so proud of our RUs and HMs.
CONGRATS TO ALL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Beyond thrilled to receive an HM! Congrats to all the mentees, runner ups, and honorable mentions! 💖
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PRESENTING: the 2025 PB RISING STARS mentees, runners up, and honorable mentions! 🤩🤩🤩
We’re thrilled to work with our 28 new mentees, and we’re so proud of our RUs and HMs.
CONGRATS TO ALL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
We’re thrilled to work with our 28 new mentees, and we’re so proud of our RUs and HMs.
CONGRATS TO ALL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
PRESENTING: the 2025 PB RISING STARS mentees, runners up, and honorable mentions! 🤩🤩🤩
We’re thrilled to work with our 28 new mentees, and we’re so proud of our RUs and HMs.
CONGRATS TO ALL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
We’re thrilled to work with our 28 new mentees, and we’re so proud of our RUs and HMs.
CONGRATS TO ALL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I feel so honored and grateful that my story NO MORE BEDTIME STORIES received an Honorable Mention! Thank you so much @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for this incredible opportunity and ALL the amazing judges who made this contest possible! 🩵
May 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I feel so honored and grateful that my story NO MORE BEDTIME STORIES received an Honorable Mention! Thank you so much @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for this incredible opportunity and ALL the amazing judges who made this contest possible! 🩵
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2025 #PBParty honorable mentions are up. Congrats everyone! 🎉
I'm happy dancing for those on the list & sending hugs & cyber chocolate to those who didn't make it in this year. 🍫 Keep working and putting yourself out there & I know your YES will come.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
I'm happy dancing for those on the list & sending hugs & cyber chocolate to those who didn't make it in this year. 🍫 Keep working and putting yourself out there & I know your YES will come.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
2025 PBParty Honorable Mentions ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Huge congrats to the 2025 PBParty Honorable Mentions. I'm happy dancing for you. :) Let's get all of you prepared for the next contest!
mindyalyseweiss.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:35 AM
2025 #PBParty honorable mentions are up. Congrats everyone! 🎉
I'm happy dancing for those on the list & sending hugs & cyber chocolate to those who didn't make it in this year. 🍫 Keep working and putting yourself out there & I know your YES will come.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
I'm happy dancing for those on the list & sending hugs & cyber chocolate to those who didn't make it in this year. 🍫 Keep working and putting yourself out there & I know your YES will come.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
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The everything store has Squawk of Spanish at 50% off! It’s a great time to get a copy (and one for your classroom!) 🦜
If you end up ordering, let me know. I’d love to send you a bookmark and a signed bookplate. 💕
If you end up ordering, let me know. I’d love to send you a bookmark and a signed bookplate. 💕
April 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The everything store has Squawk of Spanish at 50% off! It’s a great time to get a copy (and one for your classroom!) 🦜
If you end up ordering, let me know. I’d love to send you a bookmark and a signed bookplate. 💕
If you end up ordering, let me know. I’d love to send you a bookmark and a signed bookplate. 💕
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Aaaahhh, thank you so much for your support and kind words! I'm so grateful!! 🎉🥰
April 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Aaaahhh, thank you so much for your support and kind words! I'm so grateful!! 🎉🥰
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Jolene is a phenomenal writer (and friend)! 🙌 thank you for supporting her stories!!!
April 7, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Jolene is a phenomenal writer (and friend)! 🙌 thank you for supporting her stories!!!
Thank you to all the generous #SpringFlingKidlit donors!
To show my support for @writerjolene.bsky.social, I ordered a copy of “Too Much” and I can’t wait to read it! Please join me in supporting her by checking out her wonderful books! 😊
www.jolenegutierrez.com/p/books.html...
To show my support for @writerjolene.bsky.social, I ordered a copy of “Too Much” and I can’t wait to read it! Please join me in supporting her by checking out her wonderful books! 😊
www.jolenegutierrez.com/p/books.html...
Books
Mamiachi and Me: My Mami's Mariachi Band Today’s the day! Rosa will take the stage next to her mami and play along with her popular mariachi...
www.jolenegutierrez.com
April 7, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Thank you to all the generous #SpringFlingKidlit donors!
To show my support for @writerjolene.bsky.social, I ordered a copy of “Too Much” and I can’t wait to read it! Please join me in supporting her by checking out her wonderful books! 😊
www.jolenegutierrez.com/p/books.html...
To show my support for @writerjolene.bsky.social, I ordered a copy of “Too Much” and I can’t wait to read it! Please join me in supporting her by checking out her wonderful books! 😊
www.jolenegutierrez.com/p/books.html...
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If you're not on our mailing list, you might not have heard the news... but we're winding down #PBPowerHour. June 1 will be our the last session, so you really don't want to miss this Sunday's event! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
April 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
If you're not on our mailing list, you might not have heard the news... but we're winding down #PBPowerHour. June 1 will be our the last session, so you really don't want to miss this Sunday's event! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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To show my support for the #SpringFlingKidlit donors, check out @viviankirkfield.bsky.social critique and editing services on her website! Also, take a peek at her amazing lineup of books – you won’t be disappointed!
viviankirkfield.com/critiques-ed...
viviankirkfield.com/critiques-ed...
Critiques & Editing
Hurray! You’ve written a picture book or chapter book manuscript. What started as a spark of an idea has developed into a full-fledged story. Now what? Maybe you have critique partners and th…
viviankirkfield.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
To show my support for the #SpringFlingKidlit donors, check out @viviankirkfield.bsky.social critique and editing services on her website! Also, take a peek at her amazing lineup of books – you won’t be disappointed!
viviankirkfield.com/critiques-ed...
viviankirkfield.com/critiques-ed...
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I got a chance to read Pedro the Pirate to a group of kiddos! It was fun and funny to talk to them about what makes a good friend. 😂😂😂😂 #kidlit #friends #spring #playoutside #amreading
March 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I got a chance to read Pedro the Pirate to a group of kiddos! It was fun and funny to talk to them about what makes a good friend. 😂😂😂😂 #kidlit #friends #spring #playoutside #amreading
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Today's the last day to submit a 150-word #SpringFlingKidlit story. You have until 11:59 PM CST. Do it and you could win one of these generous and fun prizes:
sites.google.com/view/springf...
I'm posting my story now! #Entered @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social
sites.google.com/view/springf...
I'm posting my story now! #Entered @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social
Spring Fling Writing Contest - Prizes
Prizes 2025
sites.google.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today's the last day to submit a 150-word #SpringFlingKidlit story. You have until 11:59 PM CST. Do it and you could win one of these generous and fun prizes:
sites.google.com/view/springf...
I'm posting my story now! #Entered @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social
sites.google.com/view/springf...
I'm posting my story now! #Entered @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social
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HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY, #RainbowDays: The Orange Wall! Thanks to my agent extraordinaire, @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social; talented illustrator, Kai Robinson; and amazing Scholastic editors, Katie Carella and Cindy Kim.
#kidlit #kidlitart #earlyreader #art #girl #puppylove #creativity #painting #joy #fun
#kidlit #kidlitart #earlyreader #art #girl #puppylove #creativity #painting #joy #fun
April 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY, #RainbowDays: The Orange Wall! Thanks to my agent extraordinaire, @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social; talented illustrator, Kai Robinson; and amazing Scholastic editors, Katie Carella and Cindy Kim.
#kidlit #kidlitart #earlyreader #art #girl #puppylove #creativity #painting #joy #fun
#kidlit #kidlitart #earlyreader #art #girl #puppylove #creativity #painting #joy #fun
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Guess what???
I'm in the NYC School Librarian's newsletter, thanks to Patricia Sarles, former librarian of my alma mater, @brooklyncollege.bsky.social to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with ONE GIRL'S VOICE & my other books about strong women @crestonbooks.bsky.social mailchi.mp/7cdc76f62f1e...
I'm in the NYC School Librarian's newsletter, thanks to Patricia Sarles, former librarian of my alma mater, @brooklyncollege.bsky.social to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with ONE GIRL'S VOICE & my other books about strong women @crestonbooks.bsky.social mailchi.mp/7cdc76f62f1e...
March 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Guess what???
I'm in the NYC School Librarian's newsletter, thanks to Patricia Sarles, former librarian of my alma mater, @brooklyncollege.bsky.social to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with ONE GIRL'S VOICE & my other books about strong women @crestonbooks.bsky.social mailchi.mp/7cdc76f62f1e...
I'm in the NYC School Librarian's newsletter, thanks to Patricia Sarles, former librarian of my alma mater, @brooklyncollege.bsky.social to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with ONE GIRL'S VOICE & my other books about strong women @crestonbooks.bsky.social mailchi.mp/7cdc76f62f1e...
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IT'S TIME TO REVEAL THE WINNERS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS FOR #50PRECIOUSWORDS!! Huge thanks to my judges, prize donors, and of course, to all 586 brave writers who submitted their precious words! You are ALL winners in my book! viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...
March 31, 2025 at 4:15 AM
IT'S TIME TO REVEAL THE WINNERS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS FOR #50PRECIOUSWORDS!! Huge thanks to my judges, prize donors, and of course, to all 586 brave writers who submitted their precious words! You are ALL winners in my book! viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...
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Happy Book Birthday to PLIGHT OF THE PELICAN written by Jessica Stremer, illus by Gordy Wright, published by Holiday House. THIS BOOK WAS A #50PreciousWrods Honorable Mention in 2022! And now it's a real book! A gorgeous Book. Read all about how Jessica did it!! viviankirkfield.com/2025/04/01/h...
Happy Book Birthday: PLIGHT OF THE PELICAN: How Science Saved a Species
YES! YES! YES! It’s time to sing Happy Birthday to another beautiful new book! And this book has a VERY SPECIAL back story…this book was an Honorable Mention in the 2022 #50PreciousWord…
viviankirkfield.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Happy Book Birthday to PLIGHT OF THE PELICAN written by Jessica Stremer, illus by Gordy Wright, published by Holiday House. THIS BOOK WAS A #50PreciousWrods Honorable Mention in 2022! And now it's a real book! A gorgeous Book. Read all about how Jessica did it!! viviankirkfield.com/2025/04/01/h...
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If you're looking for great Passover books, check out this awesome round-up from @slj.com ! 😍(and yes, proud to say that AFIKOMAN, WHERE'D YOU GO? is included! :) www.slj.com/story/17-pas... @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #NoaKelner #RockyPond
March 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
If you're looking for great Passover books, check out this awesome round-up from @slj.com ! 😍(and yes, proud to say that AFIKOMAN, WHERE'D YOU GO? is included! :) www.slj.com/story/17-pas... @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #NoaKelner #RockyPond