Bonnie Adamson
@bonnieadamson.com
Illustrator; writer of various things;
former #SCBWI IC and ARA;
co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P;
art and books at bonnieadamson.com
former #SCBWI IC and ARA;
co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P;
art and books at bonnieadamson.com
I teared up more than once tonight--I am SO GRATEFUL for the reminder of all that's good and joyful. Have a wonderful week, everyone. See you next time! #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I teared up more than once tonight--I am SO GRATEFUL for the reminder of all that's good and joyful. Have a wonderful week, everyone. See you next time! #kidlitchat
I should probably also thank my major professors in the MFA progam I never finished--they liked my work, but, oh, GOSH, the harsh critiques! Good preparation for the vagaries of this business. :-) #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I should probably also thank my major professors in the MFA progam I never finished--they liked my work, but, oh, GOSH, the harsh critiques! Good preparation for the vagaries of this business. :-) #kidlitchat
Likewise! #kidlitchat
Also for all the illustrator writer friends I met through joining the @scbwi.bsky.social and the @cbignyc.bsky.social
Where I found my tribe and realized I wasn't some odd duck. #kidlitchat
Where I found my tribe and realized I wasn't some odd duck. #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Likewise! #kidlitchat
My grandparents, tireless readers; the school librarian who saved A WRINKLE IN TIME just for me; the DeKalb County (GA) library for endless Saturdays; my husband, whose faith never wavered; my first critique group; #SCBWI; and @debjohnsonart.bsky.social, friend and
cheerleader. #kidlitchat
cheerleader. #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
My grandparents, tireless readers; the school librarian who saved A WRINKLE IN TIME just for me; the DeKalb County (GA) library for endless Saturdays; my husband, whose faith never wavered; my first critique group; #SCBWI; and @debjohnsonart.bsky.social, friend and
cheerleader. #kidlitchat
cheerleader. #kidlitchat
TOPIC: Join us for our annual ThankFest: your opportunity to share the people, institutions, incidents that you are most grateful for in your professional or personal life--now or in the past. #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
TOPIC: Join us for our annual ThankFest: your opportunity to share the people, institutions, incidents that you are most grateful for in your professional or personal life--now or in the past. #kidlitchat
I don't know about you, but I sure could use a #kidlitchat tonight. Fortunately, we have one! Coming up at 9E/6P. See you there!
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I don't know about you, but I sure could use a #kidlitchat tonight. Fortunately, we have one! Coming up at 9E/6P. See you there!
Wish I could! Actually, the dream is to be *in* the show. And then visit.
Hey #kidlt, if you visit the show in the next month or so before it comes down (and you should if you’re in NYC and love picture books) be sure to use the official Original Art Show hashtag (below) to help give the show, and the work, more visibility here on Bluesky.
#theoa2025
#theoa2025
November 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Wish I could! Actually, the dream is to be *in* the show. And then visit.
Sounds like fun! #kidlitart
Artists & Art lovers!
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
Time to get geared up for the biggest art event of the year on Bluesky!
Last year we had close to 1500 artists from 25 countries posting original work daily from December 1-24
#ArtAdventCalendar
In its 11th year, #artadventcalendar participants post an original piece of art from Dec 1-24. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, beading, photography. If it’s art and it beautifies th…
earthskyart.ca
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Sounds like fun! #kidlitart
Goodnight, all--I agree with @vbartles.com: it's fascinating to see how we each map out different paths. So many ways to get there. See you next time! #kidlitchat
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Goodnight, all--I agree with @vbartles.com: it's fascinating to see how we each map out different paths. So many ways to get there. See you next time! #kidlitchat
Just my humble opinion, but I think all picture books need to be somewhat circular--otherwise they are more short story than pb. Anyone else agree? #kidlitchat
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Just my humble opinion, but I think all picture books need to be somewhat circular--otherwise they are more short story than pb. Anyone else agree? #kidlitchat
For picture books, we can add Rule of Three, Day Cycle, and Circular structure. I tend to like There and Back Again. #kidlitchat
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
For picture books, we can add Rule of Three, Day Cycle, and Circular structure. I tend to like There and Back Again. #kidlitchat
TOPIC: How do you come up with your story's structure? Are you a Save the Cat person? A hero's journey lover? Do you follow a natural rhythm, have another template or not even think about it? Discuss away! #kidlitchat
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
TOPIC: How do you come up with your story's structure? Are you a Save the Cat person? A hero's journey lover? Do you follow a natural rhythm, have another template or not even think about it? Discuss away! #kidlitchat
Everybody ready? Got your snacks/desert/beverage of choice? Good! Because it's almost time for #kidlitchat. 9E/6P ON THE DOT. We'll be expecting you!
November 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Everybody ready? Got your snacks/desert/beverage of choice? Good! Because it's almost time for #kidlitchat. 9E/6P ON THE DOT. We'll be expecting you!
This tiny background character made me smile today. Some days, that's enough. #kidlitart #illustration
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This tiny background character made me smile today. Some days, that's enough. #kidlitart #illustration
Reposted by Bonnie Adamson
Easy to implement #writing craft edits that will immediately improve your WIP (from a pro #betareader):
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Easy to implement #writing craft edits that will immediately improve your WIP (from a pro #betareader):
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
They must have heard us talking at #kidlitchat this week! This landed in my inbox today--a Personal Retreat is what used to be called an Unworkshop. Whatever you call it, it's an *awesome* experience for yourself or a small group. Highly recommend.
www.highlightsfoundation.org/personal-ret...
www.highlightsfoundation.org/personal-ret...
Personal Retreats - Highlights Foundation
www.highlightsfoundation.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
They must have heard us talking at #kidlitchat this week! This landed in my inbox today--a Personal Retreat is what used to be called an Unworkshop. Whatever you call it, it's an *awesome* experience for yourself or a small group. Highly recommend.
www.highlightsfoundation.org/personal-ret...
www.highlightsfoundation.org/personal-ret...
Good grief--you can tell I need to call it a night. So many typos! Goodnight, everyone. :-)
#kidlitchat
#kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Good grief--you can tell I need to call it a night. So many typos! Goodnight, everyone. :-)
#kidlitchat
#kidlitchat
Goodnight, all--even you Ghost Bears out there. It's been another fun hour--thank you for being here! See you next time. #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Goodnight, all--even you Ghost Bears out there. It's been another fun hour--thank you for being here! See you next time. #kidlitchat
I haven't done any in-person events since before The Plague--but since I've retired from SCBWI, I don't know what I'd do at one anyone, lol. I have to have a job to hide behind. :-/ #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I haven't done any in-person events since before The Plague--but since I've retired from SCBWI, I don't know what I'd do at one anyone, lol. I have to have a job to hide behind. :-/ #kidlitchat
TOPIC: What workshops/conferences/challenges are capturing your attention now, as the year winds down? In-person or online? If you were a NaNo participant, have you found a replacement? #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
TOPIC: What workshops/conferences/challenges are capturing your attention now, as the year winds down? In-person or online? If you were a NaNo participant, have you found a replacement? #kidlitchat
Whatever else is happening in the world, you can count on a good solid hour of #kidlitchat every Tuesday--and that's tonight! See you in about 5 minutes! (9E/6P)
November 12, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Whatever else is happening in the world, you can count on a good solid hour of #kidlitchat every Tuesday--and that's tonight! See you in about 5 minutes! (9E/6P)
This is a great addition to the discussion on queries at #kidlitchat
last month.
Many thanks to @cherylklein.bsky.social for sharing!
last month.
Many thanks to @cherylklein.bsky.social for sharing!
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 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This is a great addition to the discussion on queries at #kidlitchat
last month.
Many thanks to @cherylklein.bsky.social for sharing!
last month.
Many thanks to @cherylklein.bsky.social for sharing!
I am REALLY feeling the time change tonight, but, as always, Tuesday nights are worth the effort! Thank you all for hanging out with us. See you next time. #kidlitchat
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I am REALLY feeling the time change tonight, but, as always, Tuesday nights are worth the effort! Thank you all for hanging out with us. See you next time. #kidlitchat
I don't think you should write to trends--but knowing what the current trends are helps you focus your pitch. What we create can be packaged so many different ways. #kidlitchat
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I don't think you should write to trends--but knowing what the current trends are helps you focus your pitch. What we create can be packaged so many different ways. #kidlitchat
There are a couple of business trends I've run across lately: looking for series potential, and cross-pollinating (as in a pb with a bb tie-in). #kidlitchat
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
There are a couple of business trends I've run across lately: looking for series potential, and cross-pollinating (as in a pb with a bb tie-in). #kidlitchat