"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!
"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
The cover art is compelling
Love the writing in this one
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
Jacqueline Woodson; @mattdelapena.bsky.social, Christian Robinson, Marcy Campbell, @corinnaluyken.bsky.social, @authorjamilah.bsky.social, Philip Stead, Erin Stead, @cordellmatthew.bsky.social
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.
Have you read the #pb Two Many Birds by Cindy Derby ? So funny
🤩✨💫 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
"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
rocky road ice cream :)
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
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.
Andi has been such a kind, generous resource - her books are so fun and she is so knowledgable about publishing - highly recommend!
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...
May I dm you a question?
I hope to see you at one or more of my events!
also 📚👍
Congrats to you both!
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.
#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
#internationalfriendshipmonth #chapterbooks 📚👍
Our Friend Hedgehog by Lauren Castillo
Diary of an Ice Princess @soontornvat.bsky.social
#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
#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
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
Congratulations, Kimberly - what a gorgeous book! Can't wait to read!
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Oregon Action for Immigrant Justice & Democracy Defense. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/immi...
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
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
