Ronna Mandel
@ronnawriter.bsky.social
#kidlit #neurodivergentsupporter #12x12PBChallenge, fmr European expat, ❤️ cats, poodles, purple + chocolate, SCBWI-LA Mingle coord. PB debut fall ‘26. Rep’d by Marisa Cleveland. goodreadswithronna.com + RonnaMandel.com @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social
Mouse is sticking close to the heater because the weather in L.A. has gotten chilly! #caturday #catsofbluesky
November 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Mouse is sticking close to the heater because the weather in L.A. has gotten chilly! #caturday #catsofbluesky
Children's book author @marciecolleen.bsky.social
shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal in my interview about her new book HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera, Doubleday BYR/RH
#kidlit #picturebooks
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shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal in my interview about her new book HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera, Doubleday BYR/RH
#kidlit #picturebooks
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An Interview with Happy Friendsgiving Author Marcie Colleen
Children's book author Marcie Colleen shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Children's book author @marciecolleen.bsky.social
shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal in my interview about her new book HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera, Doubleday BYR/RH
#kidlit #picturebooks
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shares what Friendsgiving means to her and how meaningful it can be to come together over a meal in my interview about her new book HAPPY FRIENDSGIVING illustrated by Laura Sandoval Herrera, Doubleday BYR/RH
#kidlit #picturebooks
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Mouse is starting to get used to it getting darker earlier. Me? Not so much. #catsofbluesky #caturday
November 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Mouse is starting to get used to it getting darker earlier. Me? Not so much. #catsofbluesky #caturday
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Swag
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/11/swag...
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/11/swag...
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Swag
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/11/swag...
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/11/swag...
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Hi friends!
To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created 'Words and Pictures', an e-book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes to making books!
Available now! tinyurl.com/Words-and-Pi... ✨✨✨
To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created 'Words and Pictures', an e-book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes to making books!
Available now! tinyurl.com/Words-and-Pi... ✨✨✨
'Words and Pictures' - 100 things I've learned making books
To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created this book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes t...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Hi friends!
To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created 'Words and Pictures', an e-book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes to making books!
Available now! tinyurl.com/Words-and-Pi... ✨✨✨
To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created 'Words and Pictures', an e-book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes to making books!
Available now! tinyurl.com/Words-and-Pi... ✨✨✨
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👀 #kidlit writers & artists! We will be open for submissions again on November 20th for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme
www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
👀 #kidlit writers & artists! We will be open for submissions again on November 20th for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme
www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme
Needed a break from all the ugliness so, seeking out some beauty, I visited the stunning Hollyhock House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright here in L.A.
November 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Needed a break from all the ugliness so, seeking out some beauty, I visited the stunning Hollyhock House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright here in L.A.
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It's National Family Literacy Month! Here are 24 picture books about kids learning to read and their love of books.
#nationalfamilyliteracymonth #familyliteracymonth #childrensbooks #readtogether #read #books #bookpost #bookrecs #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksky💙📚 #november2025
#nationalfamilyliteracymonth #familyliteracymonth #childrensbooks #readtogether #read #books #bookpost #bookrecs #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksky💙📚 #november2025
November 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
It's National Family Literacy Month! Here are 24 picture books about kids learning to read and their love of books.
#nationalfamilyliteracymonth #familyliteracymonth #childrensbooks #readtogether #read #books #bookpost #bookrecs #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksky💙📚 #november2025
#nationalfamilyliteracymonth #familyliteracymonth #childrensbooks #readtogether #read #books #bookpost #bookrecs #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #booksky💙📚 #november2025
The Haunted Scavenger Hunt by Steve Patschke w/art by Roland Garrigue, is an entertaining read for kids who ❤️ a good mystery adventure coupled w/a haunted house tale for #halloween. Four pals find a box on which these ominous words are written:
Don’t Look at it!
Don’t Touch it!
Don’t Open it! …
Don’t Look at it!
Don’t Touch it!
Don’t Open it! …
October 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Haunted Scavenger Hunt by Steve Patschke w/art by Roland Garrigue, is an entertaining read for kids who ❤️ a good mystery adventure coupled w/a haunted house tale for #halloween. Four pals find a box on which these ominous words are written:
Don’t Look at it!
Don’t Touch it!
Don’t Open it! …
Don’t Look at it!
Don’t Touch it!
Don’t Open it! …
A wannabe witch, Brume, helps save her village from the dangerous forest dragon while also learning more about her magical roots. Enchanting #graphicnovel for ages 7-11, perfect for #Halloween! Created by Jérôme Pélissier + Carine Hinder. Hippo Park
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A New Graphic Novel Series for Halloween - Brume, Volume 1 -
A wannabe witch, Brume, with pals, helps save her village from the dangerous forest dragon while also learning more about her magical roots.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
A wannabe witch, Brume, helps save her village from the dangerous forest dragon while also learning more about her magical roots. Enchanting #graphicnovel for ages 7-11, perfect for #Halloween! Created by Jérôme Pélissier + Carine Hinder. Hippo Park
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It's #LetFreedomReadDay! The freedom to read is under attack — what are you doing about it? All you need is 5 minutes to make an impact!
October 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's #LetFreedomReadDay! The freedom to read is under attack — what are you doing about it? All you need is 5 minutes to make an impact!
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY!🎉🎂📚🎈
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @amandadavisart.bsky.social!🎉
📚 SOMETIMES STORMY: A STORY ABOUT FINDING CALM AND STAYING SAFE WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE DRINKS TOO MUCH, published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social, is here! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/9DqKW0y
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 SOMETIMES STORMY: A STORY ABOUT FINDING CALM AND STAYING SAFE WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE DRINKS TOO MUCH, published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social, is here! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/9DqKW0y
#kidlit #12x12PB
October 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY!🎉🎂📚🎈
Body Beautiful, Susan Verde’s lyrical #picturebook w/lovely art by @stephlittlebird.bsky.social models body positivity, showing kids that our bodies are unique .+ our own to love, no matter the size, shape, color, or ability. @rondaeinbinder.bsky.social reviews.
Abrams Kids
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#kidlit
Abrams Kids
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#kidlit
Body Beautiful by Susan Verde and Steph Littlebird
Body Beautiful models body positivity, showing kids that our bodies are unique + our own to love, no matter the size, shape, color, or ability.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Body Beautiful, Susan Verde’s lyrical #picturebook w/lovely art by @stephlittlebird.bsky.social models body positivity, showing kids that our bodies are unique .+ our own to love, no matter the size, shape, color, or ability. @rondaeinbinder.bsky.social reviews.
Abrams Kids
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#kidlit
Abrams Kids
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#kidlit
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Still time to enter!
11 Picture Books on the Natural World & 5 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
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#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #naturalworld
11 Picture Books on the Natural World & 5 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
buff.ly/nF5iEXM via @pragmaticmom
#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #naturalworld
October 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Still time to enter!
11 Picture Books on the Natural World & 5 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
buff.ly/nF5iEXM via @pragmaticmom
#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #naturalworld
11 Picture Books on the Natural World & 5 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
buff.ly/nF5iEXM via @pragmaticmom
#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #naturalworld
Is your kitty into suitcases? Jay sure is! #caturday #catsofbluesky
September 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Is your kitty into suitcases? Jay sure is! #caturday #catsofbluesky
This cracks me up! Happy #punctuationday, especially to those of you who, like me, cannot understand how people continue to incorrectly use its and it’s! 🤣
Every year on #PunctuationDay, I realize once again how many comics I've created about punctuation (but also how many more I need!). 😁
September 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This cracks me up! Happy #punctuationday, especially to those of you who, like me, cannot understand how people continue to incorrectly use its and it’s! 🤣
This ball of fluff turns 14 today. Last week he was diagnosed with heart failure on top of his pancreatitis. We are treasuring every cuddly day we have with him. #catsofbluesky
September 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This ball of fluff turns 14 today. Last week he was diagnosed with heart failure on top of his pancreatitis. We are treasuring every cuddly day we have with him. #catsofbluesky
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HEY! Two of my client's books are on this list of the Best Picture Books of the century! 😍 Yay for VAMOS, LET'S GO TO THE MARKET by @raulthethird.bsky.social and LITTLE WITCH HAZEL by @phoebewahl.bsky.social ! 😍😍😍
Thanks, @slate.com !
slate.com/culture/2025...
Thanks, @slate.com !
slate.com/culture/2025...
The 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Century
There’s been a revolution in children’s storytelling—and it’s not just that the stories are more diverse.
slate.com
September 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
HEY! Two of my client's books are on this list of the Best Picture Books of the century! 😍 Yay for VAMOS, LET'S GO TO THE MARKET by @raulthethird.bsky.social and LITTLE WITCH HAZEL by @phoebewahl.bsky.social ! 😍😍😍
Thanks, @slate.com !
slate.com/culture/2025...
Thanks, @slate.com !
slate.com/culture/2025...
Thanks for being a mind reader!
How do we stay motivated and get the writing done during difficult times? Join me today at 24 Carrot Writing for my top tips. www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/stayin...
#kidlit
#amwriting
#writingcommunity
#kidlit
#amwriting
#writingcommunity
September 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thanks for being a mind reader!
Greetings from L.A. this beautiful #caturday! #catsofbluesky
September 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Greetings from L.A. this beautiful #caturday! #catsofbluesky
Another #caturday, another shoe. #catsofbluesky
September 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Another #caturday, another shoe. #catsofbluesky
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Teachers & librarians are facing so many book challenges & bans. We need to fight to protect the rights of kids to read what they want. Meanwhile, as the 2025-26 school year kicks in, maybe share some banned books with your own kids & teens. Here's a recent list to get started. #kitlit #bookbans
PEN America Index of School Book Bans – 2023-2024 - PEN America
PEN America's 2022-2023 Index of Banned Books found 3,362 instances of books banned, affecting 1,557 unique titles. This searchable banned book list includes each documented ban.
pen.org
September 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Sandals, shoes, sneakers - Jay is not picky where he chooses to rest. 🤣 #caturday #catsofbluesky
August 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Sandals, shoes, sneakers - Jay is not picky where he chooses to rest. 🤣 #caturday #catsofbluesky
Author @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social discusses her new #picturebook Finding Forgiveness (w/ @dianamayoillo.bsky.social art) sharing tips for picture book writers about rhyming + more in an interview w/ @janalyssa.bsky.social
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #fsg
#kidlit #authorsofbsky
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@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #fsg
#kidlit #authorsofbsky
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An Interview with Rebecca Gardyn Levington
Rebecca Gardyn Levington discusses her new picture book Finding Forgiveness and shares tips for picture book writers about rhyming and more!
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August 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Author @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social discusses her new #picturebook Finding Forgiveness (w/ @dianamayoillo.bsky.social art) sharing tips for picture book writers about rhyming + more in an interview w/ @janalyssa.bsky.social
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #fsg
#kidlit #authorsofbsky
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@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #fsg
#kidlit #authorsofbsky
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Mouse thinks she’s hiding behind the sheet. #caturday #catsofbluesky
August 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Mouse thinks she’s hiding behind the sheet. #caturday #catsofbluesky