To celebrate my 30th year editing books for young readers, I'm giving away a FREE edit of a picture book manuscript (up to 900 words) or the first 20 pages of a chapter book, MG, YA, New Adult, or graphic novel (text only) manuscript. Go to DearEditor.com to enter! www.deareditor.com/2026/04/free...

I'm still making my way through the fabulous #kidlitartpostcard day art. 😍 Thank you all for sharing your talents and brightening my day! #KidLitArtPostcardDay

Thank you, and congrats to you!🎉

Thanks so much, Marcia!❤️

Yes, so many great stories! 😍🎉 Congrats to everyone who entered and helped make this such a fun KidLit community event.

Thank you and same to you!!!🎉

Congratulations!🎉

Thanks so much!❤️🦊

🎉I’m thrilled to be in the #50PreciusWords Winner’s Circle for ONO-MATO-PIZZA! 🍕 Thank you, @viviankirkfield.bsky.social & her team of judges, for tackling 677 entries. So many fabulous stories that I can't wait to see as #PictureBooks one day soon!😍 #KidLit #WritingCommunity

You're so kind. Thank you so much!🥰

Thanks, Dena! And congrats to you!🎉

Thanks so much! 🍕

Artists! I am looking for a Jewish illustrator for a middle-grade project focusing on Jewish history, practice, and culture. If your style feels fun, MG-appropriate, and both editorial & narrative, please drop a link or DM! (And editor & agent friends, if you have someone to rec, it's appreciated!)

Thank you so much! And I love the idea of adding pizzazz.🍕

The annual #50PreciousWords contest from @viviankirkfield.bsky.social is such fun! I love the challenge of telling a story in 50 words or less, plus the contest is a great way to connect with the amazing #Kidlit #WritingCommunity. Here's my entry: ono-mato-PIZZA! 🍕 #Pizza #PictureBook

Happy Purim 🎭
A holiday of joy, imagination, and endless possibilities.

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! 🎉

This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here!

You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. ☕

Heads up for anyone looking to participate in #pbparty this year- The #PBParty Prep Zoom will be Wednesday, February 25 at 6 pm Eastern! 🗓️💻

Yay! So glad you like how it came out. You were a big part of this book’s journey—it wouldn’t be here without you. Thanks for your fabulous feedback and ongoing support!❤️❤️❤️

Thanks so much, Jyn!❤️

Purim giveaway! 🎉 Three new @pjlibrary.org board books!

Comment on ellenleventhal.com blog to enter and share for an extra chance to win.

Details: ellenleventhal.com/2026/01/celebrats-purim-with-nancy-churnin-varda-livney-and-barbara-kimmel
#Purim #ChildrensBooks #JewishBooks #Giveaway

Thanks so much for sharing, @robinbwechsler.bsky.social!🥰

Purim Children's Book Author Panel Celebrating Three New PJ Library books! YouTube video by E Train Talks Books!

These @pjlibrary.org
Purim books are on their way to thousands of children across the globe & I spoke with all three #kidlit storytellers! Watch my interview with @nchurnin.bsky.social
@barbarakimmel.bsky.social
& Varda Livney
as they share their writing stories! youtu.be/4tL8YdGqPCA?si…

So excited to share that Purim Possibilities is officially out today 🎉

Find it here: www.amazon.com/Purim-Possib...

#KidLit #WritingCommunity #PJLibrary

Q&A with Barbara Kimmel about her new children's board book, PURIM POSSIBILITIES.
tinyurl.com/ms7vj8hx
@barbarakimmel.bsky.social

Thank you so much, Deborah! ❤️

It's always a joy to read your work. So glad you've reached the next step to turning these beautiful words into books for little ones. Congrats!🎉

🎉 I am so excited for my long-time critique partner @beckygoodman.bsky.social! Her stories are filled with humor and heart that will touch children as well as their grown-ups! Congratulations!

Congratulations to you both! Becky is a rock star writer with that magical mix of humor and heart. I can't wait to buy her books!🎉

🎉 Purim Possibilities is now available for pre-order on Amazon! This playful board book is SO much fun! It comes with 4 sheets of reusable stickers so kids can mix-and-match costumes. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! (Ages 3+) #PurimBooks #KidsBooks #KidLit