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Laurel Gale @laurelgale.bsky.social · 1d

Whether you're starting your holiday shopping or simply want to decorate your own walls now that the nights are getting longer, I'd be honored if you considered my wildlife photography. Any sales help me continue to go out and take more photos.

laurel-gale.pixels.com

#birds #wildlife 📷

A screenshot showing a collection of wildlife photographs: a great horned owl portrait, a great blue heron, a composite of a barn owl against a rainbow background, a rock wren, a gosling, two great horned owls, a great horned owl with her owlet, a composite of a silhouetted great blue heron against the full moon, two bald eagles screaming at each other, a raccoon, a common merganser with her ducklings, a bobcat, a great blue heron in flight, a western screech owl, a bald eagle in flight, and a composite of a dragonfly hovering over water.

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 1d

The next #PortfolioDay is TOMORROW Tuesday, October 14th! If you’re a creative looking for work or someone looking to hire talent, this is the tag for you! Watch this video to find out how to participate.

👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈

More info at portfolioday.art 💛

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 1d

Sunflowers are so fall!!

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 1d

I really want to read this! Looking forward to it.

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 1d

Holiday centrepiece with the results of my #gardening this year. A mystery vine produced 9 gourds.

Photo of zinnias, dahlias and snapdragons in a glass vase surrounded by ornamental gourds

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 1d

I love this cozy early chapter book series, The Heartwood Hotel by Kallie George, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. The latest, Family Forever, includes a birthday related mystery. Not for every kid but for nature or animal lovers, an absorbing escape from our screen based world. #kidlit 📚👍🏻 #edusky

Illustrated mouse and squirrel inside a heart shape

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to this!

Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 2d

This Tuesday and Thursday!

Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 5d

A reminder: NEXT week I will be offering "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities," online via @highlightsfound.bsky.social, October 14 and 16, recording available, and resources included. $59

See the screenshot below for details or go here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 1d

THOSE SHOES by Maribeth Boelts, illustrated by Noah Z. Jones, is a moving picture book about want vs need, making do and fitting in. Important reading material for all elementary students. #kidlit 📚👍🏻 #edusky #librarysky

Illustration of three boys on the street each wearing black shoes with white stripes and another boy walking by with plan white shoes and a glum expression

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 4d

We read banned books 📚 SCBWI Staff and our favorite SCBWI blogger @themermancam share our picks for what banned book we’d recommend!

What is your favorite banned book and why is it important to you? Comment below ⬇️

Learn more about how to combat censorship here: www.scbwi.org/essential-re...

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 7d

Wonderful news!

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 7d

I think people get way too far into the weeds in picking comps that fit plot and theme exactly. Going more broad and picking a vibe is probably the best bet. #kidlitchat

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 13d

Posting for a friend to bring more awareness to this rare inflammatory bone disease that primarily affects children and young adults.

Graphic of bone with purple ribbon over the words CRMO awareness Month (Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyletis)

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 17d

So excited about our projects!

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 17d

Great catch-up with @andreamack.bsky.social! Each month, we meet online to talk about our Accountability Goals, how we did with the previous month, our plans for the next month. Both of us are working on middle grade book projects right now & we are also collaborating on a picture book. #KidLit

Zoom screenshot of two women: Andrea Mack in one window and Debbie Ridpath Ohi in the other. Andrea's background is much more clean and organized than Debbie's cluttered office background.

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 17d

Such a fun book! Magic and baking! No wonder she loves it.

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 18d

Pretty visitor!

Close up photo of monarch butterfly hanging from orange zinnia flower

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · 19d

This was a very useful webinar! I learned a lot! Thanks so much for your perspective.

Chiara Colombi @chiaracolombi.com · May 21

Thank you, @12x12challenge.bsky.social, for creating such an incredible space within the #kidlit community for critical conversations and meaningful connections. I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to give back to a community that has helped me in so many ways!

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · May 20

Huge thanks to @chiaracolombi.com‬ for an amazing #12x12PB webinar about how kidlit creators can effectively & ethically use AI & how to protect our work!

We loved this conversation & all the insights shared! Members, check yesterday's email for the link!

#amwriting #kidlit #picturebooks

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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 19d

Tonight, KLTV team member Andrea Davis Pinkney is receiving the 2025 Carle Mentor Honor for “her deep commitment to improving the quality of children’s lives by illuminating culturally relevant stories & depictions” over the course 30 years as a publishing exec, editor, & author! Congrats, Andrea!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 21d

Advice I'd give my younger self:
Celebrate every success, no matter how small. Don't be so obsessed with the Next Goal that you forgot to appreciate how far you've come so far, and to enjoy the journey.
#KidLitChat

Alt text: Comic with four panels under the heading "You May Be Luckier Than You Think."
Top left: Person says, "What if no one wants to publish my book? I envy published writers & illustrators. They have it made."
Top right: Person says, "What if my book gets bad reviews or people don’t buy it? I envy bestselling authors & illustrators. They have it made."
Bottom left: Person says, "What if my second book doesn’t sell as well as my first? I envy established authors & illustrators. They have it made."
Bottom right: Person says, "What if people get tired of my books? Publishers want new talent. I envy hopeful newbie writers & illustrators. They have it made."

Text at bottom: ©Debbie Ridpath Ohi ~ DebbieOhi.com.

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Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · Sep 14

I'm excited to announce "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, & Opportunities" is now open for sign-ups! Yes, what's happening now in #kidlit, but *also* how to follow trends yourself and decide how to respond. October. 14 and 16, $59, will be recorded.

www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...

Publishing Trends, Market Shifts & Opportunities: A Two-Night Mini - Highlights Foundation

www.highlightsfoundation.org

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · Sep 13

Love this chapter book, Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship, about a Syrian girl finding her place in a new country and school! Important underlying themes of kindness and not being afraid to be yourself. Good for read alouds with class discussion. #kidlit #chapterbooks #eduskyprimary

Illustration of girl wearing hijab and backpack with school in the background

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · Sep 13

Yay! So glad you got to meet up!!!

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Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social · Sep 13

What a fun treasure hunt and mystery in The Last Chance Academy: A Study in Secrets by @debbimichiko.bsky.social! I really liked the friendship issues, how the kids worked them out and learned trust. A good classroom book! #MG #kidlit #edusky 📚👍🏻 #childrensbooks

Illustration of girl in school uniform with cat by her feet walking in front of building with windows showing other kids inside

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Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · Sep 10

Who do YOU think stole Agatha Crispy's book? It's one of THESE 20+ suspects.⁠
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#whodonut #whodunit #kidlit #booksky #edusky #skybrarian #mystery

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Groundwood Books @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social · Sep 10

These Groundwood Books publish in one month! 📚

Lean more about these titles here: houseofanansi.com/collections/... #kidlit #booksky #cankidlit #kidlitart

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Sep 12

Next Great Canadian Picture Book Party happening Monday Sept 29 at 7 pm on Zoom! Hear new #cankidlit read by the creators, with surprise 🇨🇦 musical guest! Look for the @canscaip.bsky.social invite or write to [email protected] for the link.

#canlit @debbieohi.com @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

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