April Berry | KidLit
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB
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I have critiqued 100s of picture book manuscripts. Some of those manuscripts have gone on to land offers of representation from agents, some are out on submission, and some are even published books found on store shelves right now.
I have critiqued 100s of picture book manuscripts. Some of those manuscripts have gone on to land offers of representation from agents, some are out on submission, and some are even published books found on store shelves right now.
I've been wasting wayyyyyy too much time watching videos of people airwalking.
It looks so cool! I want to learn but...
I'm also afraid of breaking my ankle and/or making a total fool of myself. Lol!
It looks so cool! I want to learn but...
I'm also afraid of breaking my ankle and/or making a total fool of myself. Lol!
December 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I've been wasting wayyyyyy too much time watching videos of people airwalking.
It looks so cool! I want to learn but...
I'm also afraid of breaking my ankle and/or making a total fool of myself. Lol!
It looks so cool! I want to learn but...
I'm also afraid of breaking my ankle and/or making a total fool of myself. Lol!
The news is out! I'm starting a new book blog called PICTURE BOOK POSTCARDS.
If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.
More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...
If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.
More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...
Author Friends, Will You Send Me a Postcard? - April Berry Books LLC
My dear author friends, I am so excited that you have a new picture book or middle grade novel on the market (or coming out soon), and I was wondering… Will you send me a postcard? Let me explain. I’v...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The news is out! I'm starting a new book blog called PICTURE BOOK POSTCARDS.
If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.
More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...
If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.
More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-a-po...
Oooooh! I'm going to try to tune in for this one.
#kidlit peeps! This Monday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m EST I will be doing a presentation on Well-Being in the Kidlit Journey w/ Mighty Kidlit. You should join us!! Mighty Kidlit has free or paid memberships (either would allow you to attend)! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Oooooh! I'm going to try to tune in for this one.
I have not been the best at keeping up with social media lately. Sorry, friends! I wanted to pop in here briefly thought to mention that I'll have an author update email coming out within the next few days. Please watch your inbox for it!
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I have not been the best at keeping up with social media lately. Sorry, friends! I wanted to pop in here briefly thought to mention that I'll have an author update email coming out within the next few days. Please watch your inbox for it!
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For querying writers: I did a critiques today for an SCBWI conf & got questions about what kind of books you can cite as comps, & I think it’s worth distinguishing between *pitching* comps and *selling* comps. A brief 🧵:
November 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Congrats, @andreakoehlejones.com! So excited for your book to come out next year!
#BookDeal Don't Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!
A laugh-out-loud, interactive picture book about a wildly enthusiastic puppy with big tree-planting dreams!
andreakoehlejones.com
#KidLit #BookTok #KidLitDebut #ChildrensBooks
Special thanks to @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social + @briangehrlein.bsky.social.
A laugh-out-loud, interactive picture book about a wildly enthusiastic puppy with big tree-planting dreams!
andreakoehlejones.com
#KidLit #BookTok #KidLitDebut #ChildrensBooks
Special thanks to @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social + @briangehrlein.bsky.social.
December 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Congrats, @andreakoehlejones.com! So excited for your book to come out next year!
Thank you for the kind words and wonderful review, Andrea! It was a pleasure working on this picture book with you. I can't wait to see it on bookstore shelves next year! 🤩
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Thank you for the kind words and wonderful review, Andrea! It was a pleasure working on this picture book with you. I can't wait to see it on bookstore shelves next year! 🤩
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Have you heard about my kids' new favorite #BedtimeStory ? Snuggle down and warm up with this #funny new #PB by @briangehrlein.bsky.social and @jennharknee.bsky.social
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Bedtime Story Picks - This is NOT A Sleepy Bear Book
This is NOT A Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein and illustrated by Jennifer Harney"The classic “bear hibernation” story is turned on its head in this hilarious read-aloud full of surprises, perfect f...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Have you heard about my kids' new favorite #BedtimeStory ? Snuggle down and warm up with this #funny new #PB by @briangehrlein.bsky.social and @jennharknee.bsky.social
#kidlit
www.hannahlorenzobooks.com/post/bedtime...
#kidlit
www.hannahlorenzobooks.com/post/bedtime...
So... most years, I read a book aloud with my kids during the holiday season. They are older now (16 and 13) so it's getting trickier to find books they will enjoy.
DO YOU HAVE ANY BOOK RECS FOR US? Looking for YA with winter or Christmas vibes. A little magic and/or science would be a big plus.
DO YOU HAVE ANY BOOK RECS FOR US? Looking for YA with winter or Christmas vibes. A little magic and/or science would be a big plus.
November 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
So... most years, I read a book aloud with my kids during the holiday season. They are older now (16 and 13) so it's getting trickier to find books they will enjoy.
DO YOU HAVE ANY BOOK RECS FOR US? Looking for YA with winter or Christmas vibes. A little magic and/or science would be a big plus.
DO YOU HAVE ANY BOOK RECS FOR US? Looking for YA with winter or Christmas vibes. A little magic and/or science would be a big plus.
Ahhh! These are so fun! I'm printing a few of them to keep the kids busy during our Thanksgiving festivities. ❤️
Do you want a fun 30min activity for kids? I recently taught a sea creature drawing workshop with 5 how-to-draw printables. These 3, plus whale shark and cuttlefish. Find all of them at: www.ginaperry.com/printables #edsky #kidlit
November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Ahhh! These are so fun! I'm printing a few of them to keep the kids busy during our Thanksgiving festivities. ❤️
👀 I can't say enough good things about these two friends and their amazing critique skills. A team critique from them would be awesome! 🤩
🚨#WritingCommunity!🗣
@teachertoauthor.bsky.social (Nicole Garnett) and I are thrilled to announce the re-opening of...
PEAK TEAM CRITIQUES!! 🥳🏔🙋♀️🙋♀️
We are excited to offer TEAM critiques for #PB manuscripts! 👀👀>👀
Inquire before 11/27 🦃 to receive $20 off! 🤗
See comments for more info👇
#kidlit
@teachertoauthor.bsky.social (Nicole Garnett) and I are thrilled to announce the re-opening of...
PEAK TEAM CRITIQUES!! 🥳🏔🙋♀️🙋♀️
We are excited to offer TEAM critiques for #PB manuscripts! 👀👀>👀
Inquire before 11/27 🦃 to receive $20 off! 🤗
See comments for more info👇
#kidlit
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
👀 I can't say enough good things about these two friends and their amazing critique skills. A team critique from them would be awesome! 🤩
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November 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Call for submissions! I'm currently looking for math fiction, social studies fiction, and authors writing about disabilities. Learn more and submit here: freespiritpublishing.submittable.com/submit
Free Spirit Publishing and Shell Education Submission Manager
Submission GuidelinesDetermining Whether Your Work Is a Fit If you are interested in being a Teacher Created Materials, Free Spirit, or Shell Education author, please familiarize yourself with our boo...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Call for submissions! I'm currently looking for math fiction, social studies fiction, and authors writing about disabilities. Learn more and submit here: freespiritpublishing.submittable.com/submit
Hannah always recommends THE BEST books, including this beautiful MG novel in verse. ❤️
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Hannah always recommends THE BEST books, including this beautiful MG novel in verse. ❤️
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
Neshama by Marcella Pixley
Thanks for the great book rec, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! 📚👍
Inspiration is a funny thing. You never know when it will find you. For instance, after weeks of no new ideas, I had three super fun ideas today while brushing my teeth.
Must. Start. Writing. Immediately.
Must. Start. Writing. Immediately.
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Inspiration is a funny thing. You never know when it will find you. For instance, after weeks of no new ideas, I had three super fun ideas today while brushing my teeth.
Must. Start. Writing. Immediately.
Must. Start. Writing. Immediately.
First snowfall of the season! This calls for a day filled hot cocoa and Hallmark holiday movies. ❄️ ❤️ ✨️
November 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
First snowfall of the season! This calls for a day filled hot cocoa and Hallmark holiday movies. ❄️ ❤️ ✨️
Emma the dog and I have been reading about the magic and wonder of nature this morning. ✨️
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
November 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Emma the dog and I have been reading about the magic and wonder of nature this morning. ✨️
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
Here are our favorites from today's reading stack. 📚👍
BEFORE I LIVED HERE
(Stacy S Jensen / Victo Ngai)
NATURE'S FRIEND: THE GWEN FROSTIC STORY
(Lindsey McDivitt / Eileen Ryan Ewen)
REDWOODS
Jason Chin
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social is amazing, and @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social is also amazing... so you know that this episode of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social was absolute 🔥🔥🔥!
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social is amazing, and @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social is also amazing... so you know that this episode of @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social was absolute 🔥🔥🔥!
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
I highly recommend you listen to it right away. Trust me, you're going to find it inspiring. ✨️
Take a look at these spooky great books!
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Take a look at these spooky great books!
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
👀 THIS YEAR, A WITCH!
Zoey Abbott
👀 THE ZOMBEES
Justin Colón / Kaly Quarles
👀 BOB THE VAMPIRE SNAIL
Andrea Zuill
👀 GILBERT AND THE GHOST
Heather Pierce Stigal / Jess Mason
Perfect reads for Halloween and beyond! 📚👍
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Our spooky chat is happening tonight! Join me and @charlenedraws.bsky.social to talk about all things scary and mysterious during this month’s #KidLitArt chat. 9pm ET/6pm PT.
October's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Spooky Chat!
Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff!
Banner art by Rubin Pingk
Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff!
Banner art by Rubin Pingk
October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Our spooky chat is happening tonight! Join me and @charlenedraws.bsky.social to talk about all things scary and mysterious during this month’s #KidLitArt chat. 9pm ET/6pm PT.
What a great episode of the @booksmitten.bsky.social podcast! It was fascinating to learn more about Kate DiCamillo's writing processes. (Kate DiCamillo!!!!! 🤩)
October 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
What a great episode of the @booksmitten.bsky.social podcast! It was fascinating to learn more about Kate DiCamillo's writing processes. (Kate DiCamillo!!!!! 🤩)
Likewise, Lori! It was a joy working with you on this delightful story. I'm so glad you found my feedback helpful. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of this picture book's journey.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Likewise, Lori! It was a joy working with you on this delightful story. I'm so glad you found my feedback helpful. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of this picture book's journey.
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aprilberrybooks.com/services/
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⭐️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ⭐️
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)
Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)
Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!
October 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
⭐️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ⭐️
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)
Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)
Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!
Shouting this announcement from the rooftops! 📣📣📣
Congrats to my super talented CP, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! ✨️
Congrats to my super talented CP, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! ✨️
🎉 Overjoyed to share my Publishers Weekly announcement!
I’m so grateful to have the talented Tasneem Amiruddin as our illustrator!
Shout out to my awesome agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social & the amazing editors Deidra & Alison at Free Spirit Publishing!
#kidlit
I’m so grateful to have the talented Tasneem Amiruddin as our illustrator!
Shout out to my awesome agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social & the amazing editors Deidra & Alison at Free Spirit Publishing!
#kidlit
October 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Shouting this announcement from the rooftops! 📣📣📣
Congrats to my super talented CP, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! ✨️
Congrats to my super talented CP, @haloteachlearn.bsky.social! ✨️