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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · 2h

Mine too!

Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · 4h

Looking for a #KidLit #Bird book that’s a perfect STEM #readaloud for the Spooky Season? Try "I AM WE: HOW CROWS COME TOGETHER TO SURVIVE" by @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social and Alexandra Finkeldey, from @chroniclebooks.bsky.social. Review here: www.10000birds.com/i-am-we-a-ki...

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · 19h

Illustrator Brittany Cicchese’s artwork in #JUSTINCASE is incredible—so swirling with movement that you can almost feel the cold.

The Rights Factory @therightsfactory.bsky.social · 1d

Time to celebrate! #JUSTINCASE by #MeganClendenan, illustrated by #BrittanyCicchese, is out now from Charlesbridge!

Perfect for curious young readers and future conservationists, JUST IN CASE shows how protecting seeds means protecting our planet. 🌍✨

Find it here: www.amazon.ca/Just-Case-Sa...

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · 1d

For #Kidlit creators… if you’re looking for a special submission opp, consider agent @ashleedani.bsky.social with Howland Literary. She’s
joined with Lynne Marie to give a literary Trick or Treat opening with #SeasonsOfKidLit this November.

www.SeasonsofKitlit.com @literallylynne.bsky.social

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · 1d

One of the #KidLit books I’m really looking forward to is @amberanovak.bsky.social's THE HULA PAINTED FROG, about an amphibian once thought to be
extinct. You can read more about her process here, and on the #PBMix26 Instagram.

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · 4d

Early Childhood Librarian @maryloveswords.bsky.social always has great book recs, and her latest list of must-reads focuses on developing math skills for the very littles. www.marykuehner.com/post/math-it... #EarlyMath #LibrarySky #Homeschool

Math! It's not just for elementary school anymore! (My favorite early math picture books)

Did you know learning about math begins early? I'm not talking learning to add and subtract, I'm talking about foundational math skills, which include things like numbers (obviously), quantities, size...

www.marykuehner.com

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · 11d

For the #KidLit community! Tomorrow (10/5) is the last day to register for the incredible @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social conference, 10/18-19 near Denver, CO. Tracks for illustrators, writing PBs, writing MG & YA, and marketing, for both emerging and well-published creators.

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 14

@rachelfunez.bsky.social is amazing — don’t miss her Book Chat on 9/17 (8pm ET) with on @12x12challenge.bsky.social. Free!

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Sep 13

And...she's back! @rachelfunez.bsky.social joins us for a bonus September Book Chat on 9/17 at 8pm ET/5pm PT! Get ready for SONIA AND THE SUPER-DUPER DISASTER!

Book Chats are free for all writers. Sign up here: www.12x12challenge.c...

#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #12x12PB #booksky

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 10

Polite versus Honest… I would never have pictured a book with garden gnomes giving advice on this dilemma! Can’t wait to read it.

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks so much, Amy!

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 9

Have kids in your life? Have Blue Jays in view? Here’s a must-read, must-have #KidLit #Bird book for your collection: www.10000birds.com/the-blue-jay...

The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest: A KidLit Bird Book Review

One of the glories of nonfiction picture books for adults is a moment of amazement and awe. I had known that Blue Jays hid acorns, but I hadn’t realized the degree of mutualism between Blue Jays and…

www.10000birds.com

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 9

For the #NF #KidLit creators: The first session today for the @scbwi.bsky.social University’s Nonfiction Series class with Lesa Cline Ransom was fabulous, with lots of insights into creative (often expository) NF. It’s recorded, and there’s still time to sign up for the full series.

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thanks for sharing the review! It’s such a wonderful book!

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 5

For the #teachers and #librarians— a lovely opportunity for a school visit and books!

Lisa Schmid @lisalschmid.bsky.social · Sep 4

Calling all #teachers & #librarians! Win a copy of THE GHOST RULES, GHOST SCOUT'S HONOR, HART & SOULS, OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST, 150 Bookmarks, 3 Scout Pins, & a school visit with me, @rosenbaumwrites.bsky.social, & @careybk.bsky.social!
Enter:
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👻Share
👻Tag 2 Teachers or Librarians
📅Ends 9/15

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks so much, Sally! Are you headed back to L&L this year? What are you working on these days?

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 3

#Kitlitchat I’m mostly re-envisioning old manuscripts, breathing life into them in newer, different forms. Attended the amazing Acquired Workshop offered by Bushel & Peck, and am looking forward to @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social’s conference in October.

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 3

#KidLit Inspo! With thanks to PBMix’26, I’m sharing some of the inspiration behind my book: DAWN CHORUS: Protecting Birdsong Around the World. If you’ve ever been awakened early (too early?!) on a spring morning by birdsong, you’ve heard the dawn chorus.

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Sep 1

For the #Kidlit lovers and creators—great interview by @hilarymargitich.bsky.social about the new PB REWRITING THE RULES. #cerebralpalsy #disability #brainresearch

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · Sep 1

Check out my brand-new interview with debut children’s author Danna Zieger and Dr. Kathleen Friel on the Writers’ Rumpus Blog! #kidlit #childrensbooks @drzathome.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @writersrumpus.bsky.social @joseebisaillon.bsky.social
writersrumpus.com/2025/08/05/w...

Writing About a Living Person: A Conversation with Author Danna Zeiger and Dr. Kathleen Friel

If you’ve been keeping up with our wildly engaging Writers’ Rumpus blog this summer, then you’ve already become well-acquainted with debut author Danna Zeiger and her critically acclaimed new book,…

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Aug 29

For the #Kidlit creators, I just wanted to take a moment to rave about publisher Bushel & Peck’s Acquired workshops. I signed up because I’d never before seen ROI (Return on Investment) mentioned in a workshop review. Worth it? Totally. bushelandpeckbooks.com/pages/acquir...

Acquired!

What submissions do children's publishers want? Find out so you can get . . . acquired! “It's so hard to get published," writers say. Yes . . . and no! It's true that only a small percentage of books ...

bushelandpeckbooks.com

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Aug 14

First Day Jitters is a classic and beloved #KidLit, and I’m thrilled that @jdanneberg.bsky.social is back with another one—perfect for all the #teachers!

e.g. Julie Danneberg @jdanneberg.bsky.social · Aug 6

Mrs. Hartwell is back with a bad case of the jitters. Luckily her students know how to help her.
juliedanneberg.com/fiction-book...
@summitlibraries.bsky.social @boulderlibrary.bsky.social @susanwroble.bsky.social @judylove.bsky.social

Teacher Jitters

About Teacher Jitters Even teachers get the jitters sometimes! Mrs. Hartwell lets her class know that she is missing school the next day to take a class for teachers. “And to tell the truth, …

juliedanneberg.com

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Aug 13

I always love reading @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social's book posts—great questions, insightful answers:

Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · Aug 13

4 fabulous @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share their four August #NF PBs. www.mariacmarshall.com/singlepost/t... Jennifer Swanson Workman Kids @jstremer.bsky.social Beach Lane Books @karenjameson15.bsky.social Yosemite Conservancy @deirdrelaide.bsky.social Tilbury House #interview #kidlit

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Aug 13

I loved @stacylwhitman.bsky.social's focus on worldbuilding for all kinds of writing, not just SF and fantasy.

Stacy Whitman @stacylwhitman.bsky.social · Aug 12

Okay, deep breath! I put together my first workshop! Please share widely (and sign up if it sounds interesting!). I'm hoping to do a few of these before the holidays--both day-long events and maybe a few shorter online classes.

www.eventbrite.com/e/everything...

EVERYTHING is Worldbuilding: A Full-Day Writing Workshop with Stacy Whitman

Your characters live in a world. Let's explore how to make that world matter.

www.eventbrite.com

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Aug 13

Put this incredible NF PB on your TBR lists! Author @jstremer.bsky.social and illustrator @gordywright.bsky.social have teamed up to create an amazing story for all of you who love #KidLit, #birds, and science. www.10000birds.com/plight-of-th...

Plight of the Pelican: A KidLit Bird Book Review

This was a case of being grabbed by a subtitle… “How Science Saved a Species” hooked me, and after reading, I knew this was a book to bring to the attention of 10,000 Bird followers.

www.10000birds.com

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Aug 11

Love #KidLit #MG? This week’s Marvelous Middle Grade Monday has some great reviews for your TBR shelf. gpattridge.com/2025/08/11/m...

Marvelous Middle Grade Monday for 8/11/2025

Enjoy all these great posts from our line-up this week: ••ALWAYS in the MIDDLE is featuring a review of THE SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN by Nicole M. Hewitt. ••Jenni Enzor has a double feat…

gpattridge.com

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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social · Jul 31

This one is for women writers, #writing women’s stories: a paid retreat (except for travel) for 2-4 weeks in Homer, Alaska. Applications for ‘26 due 8/31. storyknife.org/how-to-apply...

How to Apply

Application period for 2026 residencies is currently open and will close on August 31, 2025 at midnight. Notification of results will be sent in November. Click here to apply Women’s stories are vi…

storyknife.org

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