Lori Knutsen: Kidlit Writer, Teacher and Photographer
@lknutsenkidlit.bsky.social
I write #PB #YA to uplift, inspire, and entertain kids.❤️ Boy mom. MS teacher. Coordinator for #Mightykidlit. ND 💫🤩📝🌈
Seeking Rep- https://loriknutsen.my.canva.site
#50Preciouswords ‘25 HM
#springflingkidlit ‘25 Winner
#Halloweensie ‘25 HM
#SCBWI
#12X12
Seeking Rep- https://loriknutsen.my.canva.site
#50Preciouswords ‘25 HM
#springflingkidlit ‘25 Winner
#Halloweensie ‘25 HM
#SCBWI
#12X12
Pinned
In an industry of rejection, it truly is about the small victories and growth along the way. Out of 333 entries, 14 winners, and 32 or so honorable mentions, I’m proud of this!✨ I share it with my amazing critique group who help me see what I don’t see. 😂 @susancorry.bsky.social Marty, and Theresa.
November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
In an industry of rejection, it truly is about the small victories and growth along the way. Out of 333 entries, 14 winners, and 32 or so honorable mentions, I’m proud of this!✨ I share it with my amazing critique group who help me see what I don’t see. 😂 @susancorry.bsky.social Marty, and Theresa.
mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/GIxDTK...
Industry webinars and submission opportunities for Mighty Kidlit members coming soon!🎉 Check it out!
🌟Adam Blackman,Cardinal Rule Press Editor
🌟Lynne Marie, The Little Press Editor
🌟John Rudolph, Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC Agent
#kidlit #writers #growth
Industry webinars and submission opportunities for Mighty Kidlit members coming soon!🎉 Check it out!
🌟Adam Blackman,Cardinal Rule Press Editor
🌟Lynne Marie, The Little Press Editor
🌟John Rudolph, Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC Agent
#kidlit #writers #growth
Mighty KidLit
This site is for authors and illustrators who are passionate about KidLit, and want to improve their creativity! Our goal is to be trendsetters, not followers —a group so revered, editors and agents w...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Industry webinars and submission opportunities for Mighty Kidlit members coming soon!🎉 Check it out!
🌟Adam Blackman,Cardinal Rule Press Editor
🌟Lynne Marie, The Little Press Editor
🌟John Rudolph, Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC Agent
#kidlit #writers #growth
Industry webinars and submission opportunities for Mighty Kidlit members coming soon!🎉 Check it out!
🌟Adam Blackman,Cardinal Rule Press Editor
🌟Lynne Marie, The Little Press Editor
🌟John Rudolph, Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC Agent
#kidlit #writers #growth
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Remember as you gear up for family gatherings this week, if anyone asks “are you still doing that writing thing?” you ARE entitled to challenge them to single combat.
November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Remember as you gear up for family gatherings this week, if anyone asks “are you still doing that writing thing?” you ARE entitled to challenge them to single combat.
Do you write or illustrate stories for kids? Join Mighty Kidlit, a free community with membership opportunities! 🎉 Below are QR codes with links to membership levels and info about a FREE Q & A with the incredible mentors of the ✨NEW✨ Mighty Kidlit Mentorship Program. #kidlit #pb #mg #ya #gn
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
✨Contest and Prize Alert: ☃️ 🎁 Start spinning your holiday-themed tales of 100 mighty words and JOIN the Mighty Kidlit Community. 🎄🎅 #kidlit #mightykidlit #pb #mg #ya #gn #chapterbook #community #writingforkids
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
✨Contest and Prize Alert: ☃️ 🎁 Start spinning your holiday-themed tales of 100 mighty words and JOIN the Mighty Kidlit Community. 🎄🎅 #kidlit #mightykidlit #pb #mg #ya #gn #chapterbook #community #writingforkids
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November is almost upon us (this weekend!) and the #KidLit events calendar is crazy busy -- all the way up to Thanksgiving week. Sign up for the KidLit Weekly so you don't miss out! #KidLitEvents
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October 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
November is almost upon us (this weekend!) and the #KidLit events calendar is crazy busy -- all the way up to Thanksgiving week. Sign up for the KidLit Weekly so you don't miss out! #KidLitEvents
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A 3rd positive trade review for The Abominable Snow Dancer, this time from Booklist 🥰
My picture book debut, about a yeti who secretly dreams of dancing, comes out in just 🩰❄️3 days❄️🩰!
There's still time to pre-order and get a limited edition sparkly sticker: stephlaubooks.com/abominable
#booksky
My picture book debut, about a yeti who secretly dreams of dancing, comes out in just 🩰❄️3 days❄️🩰!
There's still time to pre-order and get a limited edition sparkly sticker: stephlaubooks.com/abominable
#booksky
November 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A 3rd positive trade review for The Abominable Snow Dancer, this time from Booklist 🥰
My picture book debut, about a yeti who secretly dreams of dancing, comes out in just 🩰❄️3 days❄️🩰!
There's still time to pre-order and get a limited edition sparkly sticker: stephlaubooks.com/abominable
#booksky
My picture book debut, about a yeti who secretly dreams of dancing, comes out in just 🩰❄️3 days❄️🩰!
There's still time to pre-order and get a limited edition sparkly sticker: stephlaubooks.com/abominable
#booksky
Happy Halloween from my character, Perry Penguin! 🐧 👻 🎃 Have a spooktacular day!!!! #kidlit #halloween #writing
two pumpkins are sitting next to a gravestone that says rip
Alt: two pumpkins are sitting next to a gravestone that says rip. A penguin pops out and says BOO!
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October 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Happy Halloween from my character, Perry Penguin! 🐧 👻 🎃 Have a spooktacular day!!!! #kidlit #halloween #writing
An incredible TREAT for querying writers #PB to #YA 🎃👻 Thank you @ashleedani.bsky.social and #seasonsofkidlit
Check out this agent submission opportunity, #amquerying #kidlit #picturebook #creators www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
#seasonsofkidlit
@ashleedani.bsky.social
#seasonsofkidlit
@ashleedani.bsky.social
Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside!
Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
An incredible TREAT for querying writers #PB to #YA 🎃👻 Thank you @ashleedani.bsky.social and #seasonsofkidlit
Hi! I’m a member of Mighty KidLit, and I think you should be too. Come join me!
mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/GIxDTK... #kidlit #PB #MG #YA
mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/GIxDTK... #kidlit #PB #MG #YA
Mighty KidLit
This site is for authors and illustrators who are passionate about KidLit, and want to improve their creativity! Our goal is to be trendsetters, not followers —a group so revered, editors and agents w...
mighty-kidlit.mn.co
October 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Hi! I’m a member of Mighty KidLit, and I think you should be too. Come join me!
mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/GIxDTK... #kidlit #PB #MG #YA
mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/GIxDTK... #kidlit #PB #MG #YA
For all the ✨Kidlit writers ✨out there who want to continue to grow in their craft, check this out. I’ve been a part of this growing community for the past five months and love it! They are starting new mentorships as well as submission opportunities. #kidlit #PB #MG #YA
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October 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Was told this year that children's books weren't profitable enough and should be deprioritized, which is just a load of horsecrap:
1) Kidlit is recession-proof bc parents will always buy books for their kids.
2) With all these book bans happening, it's more important than ever to support kidlit.
1) Kidlit is recession-proof bc parents will always buy books for their kids.
2) With all these book bans happening, it's more important than ever to support kidlit.
October 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Was told this year that children's books weren't profitable enough and should be deprioritized, which is just a load of horsecrap:
1) Kidlit is recession-proof bc parents will always buy books for their kids.
2) With all these book bans happening, it's more important than ever to support kidlit.
1) Kidlit is recession-proof bc parents will always buy books for their kids.
2) With all these book bans happening, it's more important than ever to support kidlit.
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#ReVISIONweek is around the corner! @Literallylynne.bsky.social @shannonstocker.bsky.social, and I can't wait to #revise with you! Check out my latest blog post: laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/q...
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
Quick-Read Crafty Tips: #ReVISIONweek Updates and MORE!
Guess what?! #ReVISIONweek is just around the corner! Lynne, Shannon, and I are looking forward to opening new revision doors with you October 22-29th! Here’s what you need to know: Registrat…
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October 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#ReVISIONweek is around the corner! @Literallylynne.bsky.social @shannonstocker.bsky.social, and I can't wait to #revise with you! Check out my latest blog post: laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/q...
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2025: Children’s Books in a Fragile World
Frankfurt Book Fair 2025: Children’s Books in a Fragile World
This year’s Frankfurt Kids Conference will address the importance of engaging young readers in times of global unrest.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Frankfurt Book Fair 2025: Children’s Books in a Fragile World
Lessons in Chemistry X She Persisted
The extraordinary true story of how 1940’s pilot Jerrie Cobb overcame insurmountable rejection to blaze a flightpath to space for female astronauts— while challenging Congress for gender equality.
There is no #PB about this incredible woman.
#NF #DVPit 🚀👩🚀
The extraordinary true story of how 1940’s pilot Jerrie Cobb overcame insurmountable rejection to blaze a flightpath to space for female astronauts— while challenging Congress for gender equality.
There is no #PB about this incredible woman.
#NF #DVPit 🚀👩🚀
October 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Noah wants more than anything to play pirates with Kai forever…🏴☠️
When Kai moves away, a heartbroken Noah must learn to navigate the ever-changing weather of his enormous feelings before he loses out on new friendships.
🌧️THE WEATHER OF GOODBYE🌈
#DVPit #lyrical #SEL #PB #ND #F
When Kai moves away, a heartbroken Noah must learn to navigate the ever-changing weather of his enormous feelings before he loses out on new friendships.
🌧️THE WEATHER OF GOODBYE🌈
#DVPit #lyrical #SEL #PB #ND #F
October 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Creepy Carrots with 🎃 and 🐧
Perry Penguin isn’t scared of one freaky-frighty thing, but when a sinister penguin-eating pumpkin appears on the ice, Perry must push aside his new fear and plot the zaniest plan to take down this monster before it devours his pals. #DVPit #PB #ND #humor
Perry Penguin isn’t scared of one freaky-frighty thing, but when a sinister penguin-eating pumpkin appears on the ice, Perry must push aside his new fear and plot the zaniest plan to take down this monster before it devours his pals. #DVPit #PB #ND #humor
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Submit your entry NOW for the 2025 #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition. See post for more details!
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
2025 Fall Writing Frenzy Entry Form is UP!
Click on the blog post above to enter into the Fall Writing Frenzy for 2025! Make sure to thank our donors and invite all your #kidlit writing friends to submit a story for great prizes by Oct 3rd! Find the rules here. If you have any questions, make sure to check our FAQs. Can't wait to read your work! Sincerely, Kaitlyn Sanchez
kaitlynleannsanchez.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Submit your entry NOW for the 2025 #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition. See post for more details!
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
Hoooooray! 👻 🍂🎃I just submitted my #FallWritingFrenzy story. Thank you @lydialukidis.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @professoraixa.bsky.social for offering inspirational and helpful #Kidlit contests that encourage growth and community. Someday I hope to give back like you all do:)
October 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Hoooooray! 👻 🍂🎃I just submitted my #FallWritingFrenzy story. Thank you @lydialukidis.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @professoraixa.bsky.social for offering inspirational and helpful #Kidlit contests that encourage growth and community. Someday I hope to give back like you all do:)
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The Honest Editor | Phoebe Morgan | Substack
Behind the books: how publishing works. Click to read The Honest Editor, by Phoebe Morgan, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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