EARTH MONTH 2026 FLAGSHIP EVENT TRACKER | Earth Day Discover some of the amazing Earth Day 2026 events happening worldwide. With over 10,000 events on the Global Event Map, this is our chance to celebrate people power. This is Our Power, Our Planet.

Im inspired by all the Earth Day events happening all around the world! www.earthday.org/earth-month-...

Stolen Letters That John Keats Sent to His Beloved Are Found

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God's Earth Is Something to Fight For A groundbreaking, faith-based picture book about God's call to take care of the Earth and fight climate change. Free guide for using the book: https://www.amyhouts.com/vbs-curriculum.html Winner of th...

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EarthDay2026 is Wednesday! Celebrate the Earth God created with my awardwinning Earth Day book from a faith perspective, God's Earth is Something to Fight For. Currently on sale from Bushel & Peck Books B2G2 free! (See link in comments.)

The Joy of Grandparenting! Preschool Parade: A celebration of books, activities, and ideas for parents of young children by Author Amy Houts

Read my April newsletter for creating precious memories with grandchildren. amyhouts.substack.com/p/the-joy-of...

Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026: Jacqueline Woodson on the Global Majority and the Future of Children’s Publishing In a wide-ranging conversation, National Book Award-Winning author and 2018–2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jacqueline Woodson spoke about her path to becoming an author, book b...

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The First Surprise of Spring
#Art #AIart #Easter

Insightful article by Harold Underdown, What’s Going on in Children’s Publishing? mailchi.mp/435ed3c02d61...

Look who's the "Illustrator of the Week" in ChildrensIllustrators.com! Berna Datema! Berna illustrated my book, In the Witch's House, published by Monarch Educational Services LLC Boutique Press. Congrats to the other artist chosen, too!

This is so much fun!🤩
I could see my 7yo falling in love with this as a #picturebook.

#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

Yes it is!

Oh my gosh! My husband is from Rock Port!

Thanks, Jody! I will!

Looking forward to this!

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Thanks for reposting, Kristen! I love your emojis!

Nature’s Night Light: Teaching Young Children the Moon Phases Plus a Giveaway!

"Nature's Night Light: Teaching Young Children the Moon Phases" is the theme of my March newsletter. Plus a giveaway of my nonfiction "Curious About Easter" book! Click below.amyhouts.substack.com/p/natures-night-light-te...

Happy to help, Tammi!

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Spanish editions of my books! Yay!🙌 🙌 🙌

The KidLit Weekly | Carolyn B Fraiser | Substack The KidLit Weekly is listing of KidLit webinars, courses, and conferences that are accessible for a majority of people. Most are online, but I have included larger in-person events. Click to read The ...

SO excited to announce that starting January 1st, the KidLit Weekly will be on Substack! If you are searching for #KidLit classes, conferences, retreats and webinars, head over and check it out!

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Let’s Talk About Self-Talk You should know that I am a person who talks to myself—out loud…in 3 different languages when necessary—to make sure that I haven’t missed anything. I am also a person whose brain never shuts…

Coming to understand what Self-Talk is and how it impacts both my #anxiety and my #amwriting, #amrevising, and #amquerying processes has been such a game changer!

Let's Talk About Self-Talk
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Monarch Monday features my book. 😀

Happy Presidents' Day! My new book for 8-12-year olds from The Creative Company/Amicus Learning, asks, "Who is celebrated on Presidents' Day?" Spark kids' curiosity with questions and answers about Presidents' Day's significance, history, and traditions.

SCBWI Winter Conference 2026: Editors and Agents Talk Trends and Wish Lists The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators held its 2026 Virtual Winter Conference on February 6–7, featuring a panel of two editors and two agents, who shared what they’re looking for, a...

Editors and Agents Talk Trends and Wish Lists at the SCBWI Winter Conference. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Thank you, Kristen, for reposting!

My newsletter features @nmillerillo.bsky.social and her new book, Sun, Moon, and Star: A Folktale from Korea. Help your child's imagination grow with fairy tales and folktales! Plus a giveaway! amyhouts.substack.com/p/help-your-...

www.nffest.com Read my guest blog post today in Nonfiction Fest NFFest “Assignment vs Freelance: Which One Wins?”

Just heard from a friend in MPLS how much this support means in keeping morale going there. Take a look and find something you like to bid on!

24 Tips for Better Health and Wellness (Gift Article) We asked doctors, therapists and other experts to sum up their best advice in a few memorable words.

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Confession: If your cover letter is longer than your picture book manuscript, I probably won’t read it. 🫣

Today’s Industry Insights post offers a solution: The Two-Sentence Cover Note.

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