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"The Waga-Laga Bugs" as a Best Indie Books of April

"The Waga-Laga Bugs" as a Best Indie Books of April

Kirkus Reviews "Best Indie Books of April" is out, and LOOK!🪲 "The Waga-Laga Bugs" was chosen as a featured book by Kirkus, and I'm kinda bugging out🤯

After so much time spent making this book the *best* it could be, it's nice for our hard work to be seen and noticed by this side of the industry!

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"The Waga-Laga Bugs" on Susanna Leonard Hill's Blog!

"The Waga-Laga Bugs" on Susanna Leonard Hill's Blog!

I'm so ecstatic to be hosted by Susanna Leonard Hill on her blog this morning! We talked all about the experience of self-publishing "The Waga-Laga Bugs", and of course there's a GIVEAWAY🤩

You can read the interview here: susannahill.com/2026/04/14/t...

#picturebooks #bugs

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The cover art is compelling

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Love the writing in this one

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Today! 💙❤️

Related: I’m looking for an illustrator with a textured, painterly, elevated, serious, realistic, literary style to illustrate a lovely sports themed jacketed, hardcover picture book.

Feel free to respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions

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Jacqueline Woodson; @mattdelapena.bsky.social, Christian Robinson, Marcy Campbell, @corinnaluyken.bsky.social, @authorjamilah.bsky.social, Philip Stead, Erin Stead, @cordellmatthew.bsky.social

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Promotional graphic for MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) featuring a friendly purple cartoon character holding a paintbrush and pencil, with text inviting artists and writers to submit their work, a QR code for more information, and a cautionary note to research submission legitimacy.

Promotional graphic for MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) featuring a friendly purple cartoon character holding a paintbrush and pencil, with text inviting artists and writers to submit their work, a QR code for more information, and a cautionary note to research submission legitimacy.

This is a pinnable post for the MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) & Call For Art & Writing feed. Searches list of approved users for terms like #MSWL #CallForArtists #CallForSubmissions
etc.

More info & to check if you're on the feed here. Those in my Editors, Agents & Art Directors lists already added.

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Have you read the #pb Two Many Birds by Cindy Derby ? So funny

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🤩✨💫 Look at this “Highly Recommended” review by School Library Journal for SPARKLES FOR SUNNY! This is such an honor when industry reviews can feel elusive to receive—let alone a stellar recommendation like this one. *Thank you* to @slj.com! 🥳🌟

@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

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"The Waga-Laga Bugs" is on sale for 14.95 until Thursday

"The Waga-Laga Bugs" is on sale for 14.95 until Thursday

"The Waga-Laga Bugs" is on sale for 14.95 until Thursday

"The Waga-Laga Bugs" is on sale for 14.95 until Thursday

"The Waga-Laga Bugs" is on sale for 14.95 until Thursday

"The Waga-Laga Bugs" is on sale for 14.95 until Thursday

If you've been thinking about getting a copy of "The Waga-Laga Bugs"... now is the time!

This Kirkus-starred, buggy book will only be on sale for a limited time (until Thursday!)🐝🐜🐛

www.andichittybooks.com/order-books

#bugs #picturebooks

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rocky road ice cream :)

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As the SAVE Act goes to debate in the Senate, this would be a good time to register to vote now if you aren't yet registered or say you moved or had a major life change. I can almost guarantee that regardless of the result, they will try to make it near impossible to register next. vote.gov

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Entered! Im in portland, oregon and I submitted character driven fiction. I mostly write PBs but id love to write mg one day too, mostly i enjoy reading it with my 9 yr old.

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9 and I are enjoying The Misfits by @lisayee.bsky.social and @dansantat.bsky.social 📚👍#MG #kidlit

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Andi has been such a kind, generous resource - her books are so fun and she is so knowledgable about publishing - highly recommend!

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Storytime Sprint at 8pm on Wednesday

Storytime Sprint at 8pm on Wednesday

Our Waga-Laga Storytime Sprint is TOMORROW!

If you want to:
🦋 hear me read "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (bring your kids if you'd like)!
🦋learn more about this Kirkus starred book!
🦋 ask questions about self-publishing!

Please join us Wednesday at 8pm EST! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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May I dm you a question?

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I hope to see you at one or more of my events!

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also 📚👍

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Congrats to you both!

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If you're in Dallas County and were turned away, you have until 9 to find your precinct and vote. Judge ruled it.

And if you're still in line when the polls have closed, stay in line. You have a right to cast that ballot.

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#internationalfriendshipmonth #kidlit #MG 📚👍
LEGENDS OF LOTUS ISLAND @soontornvat.bsky.social
Happy & Sad & Everything True by Alex Thayer
Hello, Universe @erinentrada.bsky.social
On the Block edited by Ellen Oh
The Everybody Experiment @lisamooreramee.bsky.social

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#internationalfriendshipmonth #chapterbooks 📚👍
Our Friend Hedgehog by Lauren Castillo
Diary of an Ice Princess @soontornvat.bsky.social

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#internationalfriendshipmonth #kidlit #PB #picturebooks 📚👍
Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse MarcyCampbell/ @corinnaluyken.bsky.social
Just Like Millie by Lauren Castillo
I Lived Inside A Whale by Xin Li
The Wishing Flower by A.J. Irving
Alone like me by Rebecca Evans

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#internationalfriendshipmonth #kidlit #PB #picturebooks 📚👍
Be a Friend @salinayoon.bsky.social
Sister Friend @authorjamilah.bsky.social
I walk with vanessa - Kerascoët
How to Spot a Best Friend @beabirdsong.bsky.social
Alfie gives a hand by Shirley Hughes
Evelyn del ray is Moving Away by Meg Medina

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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day and Happy New Year 🎉 I’m Sarah, a children’s book illustrator and writer. Open to new illustration projects for 2026 and seeking representation. Wishing everyone a cozy year ahead!

View my work here:

www.sarahsurprisestudio.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

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Congratulations, Kimberly - what a gorgeous book! Can't wait to read!

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Oregon Action for Immigrant Justice & Democracy Defense Please join me and my colleagues here in Salem who are advancing these bills in the 2026 legislative session. You can click the links below to go to a bill's homepage on the Oregon Legislative Infor...

I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Oregon Action for Immigrant Justice & Democracy Defense. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/immi...

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Images of Minnesota Wildlife (Loon, Monarch, Walleye, Wolf) that are part of a sticker pack to raise money for the Minnesota Women's Foundation of Minnesota Immigrant Rapid Response Fund

Images of Minnesota Wildlife (Loon, Monarch, Walleye, Wolf) that are part of a sticker pack to raise money for the Minnesota Women's Foundation of Minnesota Immigrant Rapid Response Fund

sticker sheet layout featuring stars, monarch butterfly, loon, wolf family and walleye

sticker sheet layout featuring stars, monarch butterfly, loon, wolf family and walleye

Here's a small way to support Minnesotans and add unique wildlife stickers to your collection!

Proceeds to the Women's Foundation of Minnesota Immigrant Rapid Response Fund (www.wfmn.org/funds/immigr...)

art by: @feral-pony.bsky.social, @katytanis.bsky.social , @tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social

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