Mo Davey
@modavey.bsky.social
Author & illustrator
Debut PB - I am Tree Rex! out August 2024
Primary teacher/ high school art teacher
Born on Old Jersey, living in Australia
Debut PB - I am Tree Rex! out August 2024
Primary teacher/ high school art teacher
Born on Old Jersey, living in Australia
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1/2 Crockett Johnson would turn 119 today, and Harold (of purple crayon fame) turns 70. What does it mean to celebrate Johnson or Harold today? It means to celebrate human creativity, to resist the lure of the algorithm, and to become an active dreamer.
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Turn off AI. Pick up a crayon.
Google Gemini offers “a new way to bring your imagination to life.” Adobe Firefly promises “The ultimate creative AI solution.” And Craiyon invites you to “Create AI Art.” Don't believe the tech hype.
blog.oup.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
1/2 Crockett Johnson would turn 119 today, and Harold (of purple crayon fame) turns 70. What does it mean to celebrate Johnson or Harold today? It means to celebrate human creativity, to resist the lure of the algorithm, and to become an active dreamer.
blog.oup.com/2025/10/turn...
blog.oup.com/2025/10/turn...
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Meta stealing copyrighted books for its AI-training isn’t just criminal, it’s dangerous. Several of my older or out of print stolen titles have outdated medical info in them, now being fed into its maw to eventually poo out wrong AI info on critical women’s health, baby safety advice, etc.
March 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Meta stealing copyrighted books for its AI-training isn’t just criminal, it’s dangerous. Several of my older or out of print stolen titles have outdated medical info in them, now being fed into its maw to eventually poo out wrong AI info on critical women’s health, baby safety advice, etc.
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"Children's Book Roundup: March 2025." www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/chi... @candlewickpress.bsky.social @berbaybooks.bsky.social @modavey.bsky.social @timothyknapman.bsky.social @jeanjullien.bsky.social #booksky
March 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Tip #3 on how to use my picture book ‘I am Tree Rex!’ In the classroom. Why did Rex disguise himself as a tree? What would you do? #kindyteacher #preschoolteacher #homeschoolcurriculum
#picturebooks
#environmentalactivism
#kidlit
#picturebooks
#environmentalactivism
#kidlit
February 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Tip #3 on how to use my picture book ‘I am Tree Rex!’ In the classroom. Why did Rex disguise himself as a tree? What would you do? #kindyteacher #preschoolteacher #homeschoolcurriculum
#picturebooks
#environmentalactivism
#kidlit
#picturebooks
#environmentalactivism
#kidlit
It’s back to school time here in Australia. I am Tree Rex! Is the perfect classroom book to help develop visual literacy or be one of the 1000 books you can read before starting school. Buy a copy or borrow one from your library! #visualliteracy #kidlit #treeconservation #dinosaurpicturebook
January 31, 2025 at 3:35 AM
It’s back to school time here in Australia. I am Tree Rex! Is the perfect classroom book to help develop visual literacy or be one of the 1000 books you can read before starting school. Buy a copy or borrow one from your library! #visualliteracy #kidlit #treeconservation #dinosaurpicturebook
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I wrote about PRH's acquisition of Text Publishing and my skepticism about the reach of Charters of Independence and such like.
And yet again, I express despair at the ALP's reluctance to put their money where their mouth is on funding AU arts and culture.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/30/t...
And yet again, I express despair at the ALP's reluctance to put their money where their mouth is on funding AU arts and culture.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/30/t...
Another publishing house gets swallowed, leaving Australian literature on shaky ground
Penguin Random House's acquisition of Text Publishing leaves Australian publishing further concentrated in the hands of a few multinational companies.
www.crikey.com.au
January 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I wrote about PRH's acquisition of Text Publishing and my skepticism about the reach of Charters of Independence and such like.
And yet again, I express despair at the ALP's reluctance to put their money where their mouth is on funding AU arts and culture.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/30/t...
And yet again, I express despair at the ALP's reluctance to put their money where their mouth is on funding AU arts and culture.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/30/t...
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Oh hi, it's just me reminding you that #KidLitArtPostcard is one week away. February 6th! Read more here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Oh hi, it's just me reminding you that #KidLitArtPostcard is one week away. February 6th! Read more here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit
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Have you signed your class/school up for 🇦🇺2025 Author Penpals? www.authorpenpals.com www.authorpenpals.com
AUTHOR PEN PALS
AUTHORS and ILLUSTRATORS! SIGN UP HERE FOR THE 2025 PROGRAMME
www.authorpenpals.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Have you signed your class/school up for 🇦🇺2025 Author Penpals? www.authorpenpals.com www.authorpenpals.com
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January 30, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Good morning from an overcast Sydney. If it was a sunnier day I would be swimming like my latest character Chirpy! #kidlitartist
January 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Good morning from an overcast Sydney. If it was a sunnier day I would be swimming like my latest character Chirpy! #kidlitartist
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Need something positive to look forward to? Announcing the perfect retreat for picture book creators! "All About Picture Books" June 1-4 at The Highlights Foundation. The manuscript I wrote at Highlights last fall was picked up by Simon & Schuster. Highlights works! #kidlit #illustration #writing
January 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Need something positive to look forward to? Announcing the perfect retreat for picture book creators! "All About Picture Books" June 1-4 at The Highlights Foundation. The manuscript I wrote at Highlights last fall was picked up by Simon & Schuster. Highlights works! #kidlit #illustration #writing
Chirpy is my new little character that I am having the most fun playing with and exploring his world. #boardbookart #kindykids #kidlitartist
January 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Chirpy is my new little character that I am having the most fun playing with and exploring his world. #boardbookart #kindykids #kidlitartist
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I asked a child what their fave book from last year was and their answer was a series that was published about a decade ago. A good reminder that a book is always new to a child who hasn't read it. The constant publishing hustle for novelty has nothing to do with what children want. #KidLitUK
January 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I asked a child what their fave book from last year was and their answer was a series that was published about a decade ago. A good reminder that a book is always new to a child who hasn't read it. The constant publishing hustle for novelty has nothing to do with what children want. #KidLitUK
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Jon Klassen on #BoardBook magic www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/b...
Jon Klassen on the Art of the Board Book (Gift Article)
Your imaginary audience has a note taped to them: “I can’t read. I can’t talk. I don’t care about stories, plots or characters. What do you have for me?”
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Jon Klassen on #BoardBook magic www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/b...
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Here’s the deal: Make reading your hobby this year. It’ll expand your mind, grow your perspective, and if you grab a library card, you’ll be supporting authors too (yes, in places like the UK, AU, NZ, and Canada, libraries pay authors!). Reading isn’t just fun—it’s a win for everyone.
January 2, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Here’s the deal: Make reading your hobby this year. It’ll expand your mind, grow your perspective, and if you grab a library card, you’ll be supporting authors too (yes, in places like the UK, AU, NZ, and Canada, libraries pay authors!). Reading isn’t just fun—it’s a win for everyone.
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If you're on Instagram, my kids and I just shared our roundups of our favorite middle grade novels and picture books of 2024! If you want to check it out, I'm @llavoieauthor there, too (or you can find my account via the link on my bio). Here's a sneak peek at *some* books we included:
December 21, 2024 at 6:53 PM
If you're on Instagram, my kids and I just shared our roundups of our favorite middle grade novels and picture books of 2024! If you want to check it out, I'm @llavoieauthor there, too (or you can find my account via the link on my bio). Here's a sneak peek at *some* books we included:
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Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
December 20, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
Reading graphic novels is reading.
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The SoA has joined a new creative industries coalition calling on government to protect copyright in the face of generative AI.
See our three key principles and read more below.
#CreativeRightsInAI
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/16/c...
See our three key principles and read more below.
#CreativeRightsInAI
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/16/c...
societyofauthors.org
December 16, 2024 at 10:01 AM
The SoA has joined a new creative industries coalition calling on government to protect copyright in the face of generative AI.
See our three key principles and read more below.
#CreativeRightsInAI
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/16/c...
See our three key principles and read more below.
#CreativeRightsInAI
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/16/c...
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A must-read and a must-act-upon!
The importance of reading to children: empathy, bonding, literacy and communication skills, emotional awareness
childmind.org/article/why-... #literacy #childhood #reading #parenting #teachers #earlyyears #kidlit
childmind.org/article/why-... #literacy #childhood #reading #parenting #teachers #earlyyears #kidlit
Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child? - Child Mind Institute
Parents hear it all the time: it’s important to read to your kids. But why exactly is that? And does it matter how — or when, or what — you read to them?
childmind.org
December 16, 2024 at 10:02 AM
A must-read and a must-act-upon!
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I’m on the list! And I still have a few slots available - check out the SignUp Genius on my website for details!
World Read Aloud Day with @litworld.bsky.social is coming up on February 5th! Want an author to Zoom into your classroom or library for a free virtual read-aloud on that day? Check out the list of volunteers here: katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...
December 16, 2024 at 11:10 AM
I’m on the list! And I still have a few slots available - check out the SignUp Genius on my website for details!
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The @societyofauthors.bsky.social is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/09/c...
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/09/c...
Call to acknowledge all writers behind celebrity books - The Society of Authors
The Society of Authors is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children
societyofauthors.org
December 9, 2024 at 5:11 PM
The @societyofauthors.bsky.social is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/09/c...
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/09/c...
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Editor and AD friends, please fill this survey out to help Debbie get accurate information out to #kidlit illustrators!
Editors, art directors, & others who hire freelance illustrators: pls answer a 7-question multiple choice survey re: how you find artists? You can stay anonymous: hiring-illus.paperform.co
Researching for my @scbwi.bsky.social wkshop at #scbwiNY25 + will also share aggregate results publicly.
Researching for my @scbwi.bsky.social wkshop at #scbwiNY25 + will also share aggregate results publicly.
Hiring Illustrators: Insights From Decision-Makers
Survey for those who hire freelance illustrators. - Powered by Paperform™
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December 10, 2024 at 2:37 AM
Editor and AD friends, please fill this survey out to help Debbie get accurate information out to #kidlit illustrators!
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Dysania [dahy-SAY-nee-yuh]
(n.)
-The state of finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
Used in a sentence:
“I struggle with dysania every day, but Mondays are just the worst!”
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(n.)
-The state of finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
Used in a sentence:
“I struggle with dysania every day, but Mondays are just the worst!”
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December 10, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Dysania [dahy-SAY-nee-yuh]
(n.)
-The state of finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
Used in a sentence:
“I struggle with dysania every day, but Mondays are just the worst!”
_
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(n.)
-The state of finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
Used in a sentence:
“I struggle with dysania every day, but Mondays are just the worst!”
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Governance Institute of Australia's 2024 Ethics Index has revealed that artificial intelligence #AI is Australia's top future ethical concern www.governanceinstitute.com.au/ethics-index/
Ethics Index - Governance Institute of Australia
Governance Institute's Ethics Index
www.governanceinstitute.com.au
December 10, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Governance Institute of Australia's 2024 Ethics Index has revealed that artificial intelligence #AI is Australia's top future ethical concern www.governanceinstitute.com.au/ethics-index/
If you live in Byron Bay, there are 3 copies of my book in the book shop. Perfect for little three huggers at Xmas! #dinosaurpicturebook #treehuggers #kidlit #kidlitartist
December 9, 2024 at 8:59 PM
If you live in Byron Bay, there are 3 copies of my book in the book shop. Perfect for little three huggers at Xmas! #dinosaurpicturebook #treehuggers #kidlit #kidlitartist