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Marcia Strykowski
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Children's Book Author~MG~PB~SCBWI~Librarian~Art~Music~Ocean www.marciastrykowski.com
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COVER REVEAL!

Lucia's Goals is a story about a young girl's determination to defy gender stereotypes and break through barriers to reach her dreams.

Pre-order you copy here a.co/d/iuevbx2

#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #childrensbooks #girlpower #goals #latina #soccer
September 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Cover reveal! 🎉
Monkey’s Sweet Surprise by @ediblewords.bsky.social, art by Bonnie Lui, is coming Nov 2025 from Picnic Heist!
A festive Lunar New Year tale full of sweets, heart, and humor. 🍍🐒

#CoverReveal #PictureBook #LunarNewYear #MonkeysSweetSurprise
June 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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bradfordagents.bsky.social
We are thrilled to share the cover reveal for Sun, Moon, and Star, a Korean folktale retold and illustrated by @nmillerillo.bsky.social 🌞🌝⭐

Three sisters must outsmart a hungry tiger in this fresh retelling of a beloved Korean folktale.

Out Feb. 24, 2026 by Holiday House Books!
October 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Honored to have Story Power! (coauthored with Simon Wildman Chung, illo. Estefania Razo) featured by Sara Kruger on her First Lines Substack. She also offers tips for great first lines - check out her monthly posts. www.sarakruger.com/first-lines/...
Sara Kruger - October 2025
"First lines are really important. First lines are essentially the opportunity any reader has of creating cerebral fusion. That’s when the reader’s brain and the storyteller’s brain essentially becom...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Huzzah and Happy 3 month Birthday to THE KING OF BOOKS! us.macmillan.com/books/978125... #kidlit
Photo of Gina Perry holding a copy of her newest picture book, THE KING OF BOOKS in her home studio.
October 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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deborahkalb.bsky.social
Q&A with Joy Nelkin Wieder about her new children's picture book, THE MOUSE WHO LOVED LATKES.
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@jnwieder.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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deborahkalb.bsky.social
Q&A with Sandra Neil Wallace about her new children's picture book, ROCK STAR.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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katielcarroll.com
Don't call Grammy a Grinch...she's a witch!
#picturebooks #kidlit #halloween #witches
October 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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judykeith.bsky.social
#Halloween #LimitedTimeOffer #Giveaway
On #sale thru 10/19
Don't miss out
#Download this free Amazon #bestseller #today
Give the #gift of #reading 2 someone U ❤️
#books 4 #presents
#shortstories #childrensbooks #bedtimereading #chapterbooks
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JB7LV96 #readingcommunity
October 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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HARRUMPH!
Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog, my first ever graphic novel, is now 3 months old!
#kidlit #books #WritingCommunity #amreading #amwriting #reading #comics #grouchy #reading @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social #writing #writerscommunity #wednesdaymotivation @tarajhannon.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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I raise a toast to the person who created pumpkin Oreo ice cream!
I hope you’ll stop by Beech Hill Farm in Hopkinton, NH this Sat., Oct. 18 for TWO corn mazes, more than 75 ice cream flavors, farm animals, and personalized #childrensbooks for fall birthdays and the upcoming holidays! #kidlit
October 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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A Visit With Jacqui Murray darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/a... @darlenefoster.bsky.social
A Visit With Jacqui Murray
Today, Amanda and I are visiting Jacqui Murray on her blog, Word Dreams, the next stop in the blog tour. She discusses things she learned while reading Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog, inclu…
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October 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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All the reasons I can't go 3 days without reading ITTY-BITTY KITTY-CORN: jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...

#kidlit #booksky
Toddler Teaches...ITTY-BITTY KITTY-CORN - Jennifer Tarr
Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn is toddler approved. It's got kittens, unicorns, punchy text, adorable illustrations, and onomatopoeia -- what more could you want in a book?
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October 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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lauraroettigerbooks.com/2025/10/14/t... I have 2 books on my blog today and you can choose which one you prefer for the #giveaway #boardbooks #JewishJoy #Shalom #Challah @pjlibrary.org @elizabethsuneby.bsky.social
Two Board Books and a Giveaway
Today I’m sharing two adorable board books written by author Elizabeth Suneby, both published by PJ Library. The first book released October 1st. SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG, illustrated by Elke …
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October 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Great deal from @waterstones.bsky.social for @linzie.bsky.social and I’s JUDGY BUNNY AND THE TERRIBLE BEACH out next Mach from @sbkslibrary.bsky.social. Get 25% off when you go on their site and preorder using code OCTOBER25. But only if you love books and saving money whilst purchasing them!
October 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Wonderful interview and triple giveaway on @writersrumpus.bsky.social with the amazing Amy Cherrix.
writersrumpus.com/2025/10/14/i... #kidlit #authorinterview
Interview with Nonfiction Kidlit Author Amy Cherrix…plus a TRIPLE giveaway!
Guest Post by Janet Daniels I met Amy Cherrix at Simmons University in 2008, when we began our master’s programs through the Center for the Study of Children’s Literature. After completing a Master…
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October 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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birdwriterwrites.bsky.social
There's a whimsical world and the wonder of nature in this Snow Bear winter story.

www.walmart.com/ip/Snugs-The... #entertainment #Fantasy #lightfantasy #childrensfantasybook #polarbearbook #moosebook #oceanbook #naturebeauty #NorthernStar #NorthernLights #snow #Santa #reading #youngreaders #mg
October 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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caswasshere.bsky.social
Felt so good to use watercolor again!

#kidlitart #kidlit #art #artsky #watercolor #dogs #goldenretriever
September 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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How do we stay motivated and get the writing done during difficult times? Join me today at 24 Carrot Writing for my top tips. www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/stayin...

#kidlit
#amwriting
#writingcommunity
5 Tips for Writing During Difficult Times: 1. Create Boundaries Around Your Creative Work Time 2. Harness the Power of Accountability Partners 3. The Daily “To Do”: Make Invisible Work Visible 4. Don’t Overload Your To-Do List 5. Embrace Flexibility Within Structure
September 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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bitingnclawing.bsky.social
Concentration is key 🎻

#kidlitart #cuteart #kidlit
Illustration of a little dog playing the violin on a rock next to a lake.
September 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Tap, tap, tap. It’s typing Tuesday. 🤭💻🐶 I hope your week is off to a great start. #violetlemay #illustrator #illustration #kidlit #amwriting #picturebook #writer #dogs #mbartists
September 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Did you know that I have a chapter book series called SPARKLE PIGS? They're written under the pseudonym Kit Holliday, with art from Dizzy Devil Designs!

I have some fun news to share about these cuties soon - stay tuned! 👀

www.harpercollins.com/search?q=%22...

#BookSky #KidLit
The 3 Sparkle Pigs chapter books, which show cartoonish guinea pigs in costumes. In the background are some friendship bracelets that say "sparkle"
September 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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I did a portfolio review earlier this year with @brianlarossa.com and 10/10 recommend it. He gave big picture advice and also suggested little tweaks, both of which made my portfolio feel way more ✨profesh✨ #kidlit #kidlitart
brianlarossa.com Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Sep 23
Hey #kidlit illustrators! I'll be presenting my “Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don’ts” talk to “At Home Author” on October 23rd, and will also be offering portfolio/picture-dummy reviews.

Register today! 💙❤️

▶️▶️▶️ www.athomeauthor.com/service-page...
The first slide of my Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don'ts talk. 1. Your Site 2. Your Social 3. Your Portfolio 4. Your Deal 5. Your Process
September 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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bradfordagents.bsky.social
✨ NEW RELEASE ✨
A gentle reminder from @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social that feelings are okay, and they can change each day!

And just like the wind, or the sun or the sea,
On some days I’m some ways, but all days, I’m me.

Illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova
Out now from @barefootbooks.bsky.social 🌬️🤍
September 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
Exciting news! I'm now booking #critiques for #pb and #mg manuscripts on my website! Check it out here to see pricing, testimonials, and book!

kaitlynleannsanchez.com/critiques-wi...

Please share with your #amwriting friends and happy #editing

#kidlit #picturebook #middlegrade
Critiques with Kaitlyn
Explore the options below for getting feedback on your picture book or middle-grade manuscripts from agent Kaitlyn Sanchez who has sold over 40 books in her first four years of agenting. Picture Bo…
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February 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM