@RobertaAbussi
@robertaabussi.bsky.social
Kidlit writer, desserts lover, wannabe expert traveler 😊
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If you're an unagented writer or author/illustrator of picture books, I hope you'll enter the 2025 #PBParty contest. It has helped make so many agent and editor matches in the past...and we can't wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year.
mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...
mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...
2025 PBParty Annual Contest ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
The annual PBParty contest is for unagented writers and author/illustrators with finished and polished picture book manuscripts. We pick a wide variety of genres for agents/editors to browse in the sh...
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January 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
If you're an unagented writer or author/illustrator of picture books, I hope you'll enter the 2025 #PBParty contest. It has helped make so many agent and editor matches in the past...and we can't wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year.
mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...
mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...
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Day 31: 31 Days, 31 Lists: Best Picture Books of 2024. What a long and crazy month it's been, eh? Enjoy what is inarguably a lovely collection of books. And thank you for reading my lists this month! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/31/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: Best Picture Books of 2024
Our final list! Enjoy what is inarguably a lovely list of books. And thank you for reading my lists this month!
afuse8production.slj.com
December 31, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Day 31: 31 Days, 31 Lists: Best Picture Books of 2024. What a long and crazy month it's been, eh? Enjoy what is inarguably a lovely collection of books. And thank you for reading my lists this month! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/31/3...
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#KidlitHaHa Week Day 5:
Last but certainly not least! Subvert expectations with Brian Gehrlein in his post, SAYING THE QUIET PART OUT LOUD.
brittanypomales.com/2024/04/05/k...
Last but certainly not least! Subvert expectations with Brian Gehrlein in his post, SAYING THE QUIET PART OUT LOUD.
brittanypomales.com/2024/04/05/k...
April 5, 2024 at 3:42 PM
#KidlitHaHa Week Day 5:
Last but certainly not least! Subvert expectations with Brian Gehrlein in his post, SAYING THE QUIET PART OUT LOUD.
brittanypomales.com/2024/04/05/k...
Last but certainly not least! Subvert expectations with Brian Gehrlein in his post, SAYING THE QUIET PART OUT LOUD.
brittanypomales.com/2024/04/05/k...
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"Where there was a place that never was..." Today we join one of our favorite small publishers, @transitbooks.bsky.social, to look at two upcoming titles, each a jewel, each wholly and utterly original. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/01/16/p...
January 16, 2024 at 3:51 PM
"Where there was a place that never was..." Today we join one of our favorite small publishers, @transitbooks.bsky.social, to look at two upcoming titles, each a jewel, each wholly and utterly original. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/01/16/p...
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Yes, we've announced them already, but we're too excited not to share again! You are not going to want to miss this amazing lineup of speakers for 2024! 🤩 Not a member? Register today! www.12x12challenge.c... #amwriting #amquerying
January 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Yes, we've announced them already, but we're too excited not to share again! You are not going to want to miss this amazing lineup of speakers for 2024! 🤩 Not a member? Register today! www.12x12challenge.c... #amwriting #amquerying
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How FLAT CAT got its start...and how you can guest blog for Storystorm:
taralazar.com/2023/11/01/f...
taralazar.com/2023/11/01/f...
My Latest Book! Plus…Storystorm Announcement!
It’s my 13th book so maybe I just got lazy, but I neglected to blog about my latest release, FLAT CAT. One chilly winter night during the pandemic, I heard a loud MEOW! at our back door. I dr…
taralazar.com
November 1, 2023 at 7:27 PM
How FLAT CAT got its start...and how you can guest blog for Storystorm:
taralazar.com/2023/11/01/f...
taralazar.com/2023/11/01/f...
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The Bluesky #kidlit community is growing!
Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST
And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA
Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST
And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA
Kidlit Community on Bluesky Social
This is a list of authors, illustrators, teachers, librarians, bloggers, publishing professionals, and other people who make and/or love books for young readers.
forms.gle
July 1, 2023 at 8:28 PM
The Bluesky #kidlit community is growing!
Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST
And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA
Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST
And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA
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*Updated* My custom feeds for Kidlit/YA Editors (who work with traditional publishers) and Kidlit/YA Agents.
Kidlit/YA Editors custom feed - 38 total
Kidlit/YA Agents custom feed - 94 total
Kidlit/YA Editors custom feed - 38 total
Kidlit/YA Agents custom feed - 94 total
October 4, 2023 at 6:17 PM
*Updated* My custom feeds for Kidlit/YA Editors (who work with traditional publishers) and Kidlit/YA Agents.
Kidlit/YA Editors custom feed - 38 total
Kidlit/YA Agents custom feed - 94 total
Kidlit/YA Editors custom feed - 38 total
Kidlit/YA Agents custom feed - 94 total
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I've put together a short video showing how to use @deck.blue to participate in a livechat like #Kidlitchat, hosted every Tue by @bonnieadamson.bsky.social @gregpincus.bsky.social at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT.
Video: youtu.be/-5N2CZRIit4...
Video: youtu.be/-5N2CZRIit4...
October 3, 2023 at 9:19 PM
I've put together a short video showing how to use @deck.blue to participate in a livechat like #Kidlitchat, hosted every Tue by @bonnieadamson.bsky.social @gregpincus.bsky.social at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT.
Video: youtu.be/-5N2CZRIit4...
Video: youtu.be/-5N2CZRIit4...
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"Once a floating city, where sailors scurried as planes launched into battle, the USS Oriskany completed hundreds of daring missions, earning the nickname, the Mighty-O."
Read about that first line from @jstremer.bsky.social's debut #PB Great Carrier Reef here:
www.sarakruger.com/first-lines/...
Read about that first line from @jstremer.bsky.social's debut #PB Great Carrier Reef here:
www.sarakruger.com/first-lines/...
October 2, 2023 at 7:39 PM
"Once a floating city, where sailors scurried as planes launched into battle, the USS Oriskany completed hundreds of daring missions, earning the nickname, the Mighty-O."
Read about that first line from @jstremer.bsky.social's debut #PB Great Carrier Reef here:
www.sarakruger.com/first-lines/...
Read about that first line from @jstremer.bsky.social's debut #PB Great Carrier Reef here:
www.sarakruger.com/first-lines/...
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I posted a little bit of a guide to help people navigate and connect on #kidlit Bluesky. Let’s get more people over here. boringstorybook.com/kidlit-commu...
Kidlit Community on Bluesky - INCREDIBLY BORING STORIES
Connecting with and navigating the kidlit community on Bluesky. Authors, illustrators, publishers, educators, librarians, agents and more.
boringstorybook.com
September 19, 2023 at 5:02 AM
I posted a little bit of a guide to help people navigate and connect on #kidlit Bluesky. Let’s get more people over here. boringstorybook.com/kidlit-commu...
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I had a blast chatting with Brenna and Josh! Listen in for a chance to win a copy of A FEW BEAUTIFUL MINUTES!!
🚨NEW VERSE SHOW EPISODE AND GIVEAWAY with the incredible @kateallenfox.bsky.social🚨
jmonken.podbean.com/e/a-few-beau...
Enter to win a copy of A Few Beautiful Minutes!
Follow, me, Kate, @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and @jseymour.bsky.social!
Share the episode and your favorite moment from the show!
jmonken.podbean.com/e/a-few-beau...
Enter to win a copy of A Few Beautiful Minutes!
Follow, me, Kate, @joshmonkwords.bsky.social and @jseymour.bsky.social!
Share the episode and your favorite moment from the show!
A Few Beautiful Minutes With Kate Allen Fox | You May Contribute A Verse
I’m Brenna Jeanneret, children’s lit author, mother, rock climber, outdoors person, and podcaster joined by Josh Monken, children’s lit author, father, science communicator, and podcaster.
Josh ...
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September 26, 2023 at 1:46 PM
I had a blast chatting with Brenna and Josh! Listen in for a chance to win a copy of A FEW BEAUTIFUL MINUTES!!
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For your GRAMMY® consideration, I'm so excited to share that Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed has been submitted for Best Children's Album. If you're a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, I really appreciate your consideration! Please visit and share our FYC link: www.taratrudel.com/fyc/
September 26, 2023 at 6:55 PM
For your GRAMMY® consideration, I'm so excited to share that Fractured: Fairy Tales Remixed has been submitted for Best Children's Album. If you're a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, I really appreciate your consideration! Please visit and share our FYC link: www.taratrudel.com/fyc/
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Thanks CBC books for featuring BOYS DON’T FRY in this awesome list of upcoming picture books!
Please check out the full list here www.cbc.ca/books/45-pic...
#kidlit #kidlitart
Please check out the full list here www.cbc.ca/books/45-pic...
#kidlit #kidlitart
September 21, 2023 at 6:14 PM
Thanks CBC books for featuring BOYS DON’T FRY in this awesome list of upcoming picture books!
Please check out the full list here www.cbc.ca/books/45-pic...
#kidlit #kidlitart
Please check out the full list here www.cbc.ca/books/45-pic...
#kidlit #kidlitart
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Eee I just got the most fun sparkly stickers to give out at my book events for THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU! I’ll be all over the SF Bay Area, including Los Altos, Napa, Campbell, Oakland, San Carlos, and Palo Alto, so mark your calendars! I’d love to see you! vickyfang.com/news/
September 21, 2023 at 8:04 PM
Eee I just got the most fun sparkly stickers to give out at my book events for THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU! I’ll be all over the SF Bay Area, including Los Altos, Napa, Campbell, Oakland, San Carlos, and Palo Alto, so mark your calendars! I’d love to see you! vickyfang.com/news/
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Updated my custom feed of K-12 educators: bsky.app/profile/did:...
Are you a K-12 educator and/or librarian here on Bluesky? Pls REPLY TO THIS POST so kidlit community can see!
I also encourage you to add yourself to @edusky.bsky.social's list (all educators, not just K-12): bsky.app/profile/edus...
I also encourage you to add yourself to @edusky.bsky.social's list (all educators, not just K-12): bsky.app/profile/edus...
September 16, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Updated my custom feed of K-12 educators: bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Looking for indie bookstores and booksellers active on Bluesky? Browse my custom feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
If you know of an INDIE BOOKSTORE or BOOKSELLER on Bluesky, could you please reply w/ info? Ideally with 1) Name of bookstore 2) Specialty, if any. Esp if they have a good kidlit/YA section! 3) Link outside of Bluesky to where people can find out more about their bkstore.
Working on custom feed.
Working on custom feed.
September 15, 2023 at 10:19 PM
Looking for indie bookstores and booksellers active on Bluesky? Browse my custom feed: bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Storytime! 📚 Do you want to hear Kate Allen Fox and me read our books to you? Join us on September 27 at 6 pm MST/8 pm EST to hear our beautiful stories!
RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#kidlit #teachers #parents #Booktwt #WritingCommunity #librarians #SEL
RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#kidlit #teachers #parents #Booktwt #WritingCommunity #librarians #SEL
September 15, 2023 at 2:46 AM
Storytime! 📚 Do you want to hear Kate Allen Fox and me read our books to you? Join us on September 27 at 6 pm MST/8 pm EST to hear our beautiful stories!
RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#kidlit #teachers #parents #Booktwt #WritingCommunity #librarians #SEL
RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#kidlit #teachers #parents #Booktwt #WritingCommunity #librarians #SEL
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For those looking to connect with others: My Bluesky post with custom feeds & other info: debbieohi.link/bluesky-kidlit
You can find my Custom Feeds by going to my FEEDS tab on my profile.
Working on Bluesky intro post with tips! Thx to all who have contributed so far: bsky.app/profile/debb...
You can find my Custom Feeds by going to my FEEDS tab on my profile.
Working on Bluesky intro post with tips! Thx to all who have contributed so far: bsky.app/profile/debb...
September 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM
For those looking to connect with others: My Bluesky post with custom feeds & other info: debbieohi.link/bluesky-kidlit
You can find my Custom Feeds by going to my FEEDS tab on my profile.
Working on Bluesky intro post with tips! Thx to all who have contributed so far: bsky.app/profile/debb...
You can find my Custom Feeds by going to my FEEDS tab on my profile.
Working on Bluesky intro post with tips! Thx to all who have contributed so far: bsky.app/profile/debb...
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In SIX days, my 19th book, DEAR UNICORN, releases. To celebrate, I’m giving away 19 copies along with a favorite picture book of mine. Today's #Giveaway includes INVENT-A-PET by @fangmousbooks.bsky.social & Tidawan Thaipinnarong
To enter:
✅ FOLLOW
❤️ LIKE
🔃 RT/QT
BONUS: 👉 REPLY & TAG A FRIEND
To enter:
✅ FOLLOW
❤️ LIKE
🔃 RT/QT
BONUS: 👉 REPLY & TAG A FRIEND
September 13, 2023 at 7:09 PM
In SIX days, my 19th book, DEAR UNICORN, releases. To celebrate, I’m giving away 19 copies along with a favorite picture book of mine. Today's #Giveaway includes INVENT-A-PET by @fangmousbooks.bsky.social & Tidawan Thaipinnarong
To enter:
✅ FOLLOW
❤️ LIKE
🔃 RT/QT
BONUS: 👉 REPLY & TAG A FRIEND
To enter:
✅ FOLLOW
❤️ LIKE
🔃 RT/QT
BONUS: 👉 REPLY & TAG A FRIEND
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Halloooo teachers, librarians, educators! I've got a #giveaway for A RIVER OF DUST: The Life-Giving Link Between North Africa and the Amazon at the Blissfully Bookish blog. I'm happy to give away both a book and 20-min virtual visit. Cheers!! lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2023/09/06/a...
September 9, 2023 at 11:44 PM
Halloooo teachers, librarians, educators! I've got a #giveaway for A RIVER OF DUST: The Life-Giving Link Between North Africa and the Amazon at the Blissfully Bookish blog. I'm happy to give away both a book and 20-min virtual visit. Cheers!! lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2023/09/06/a...