😊 thank you so much, @smithsmm.bsky.social !!

Tomorrow is the last day to preorder local Houston author & illustrator @katiewrayschon.bsky.social's debut picture book, PAINTING WONDER ✨if you want your copy personalized!✨

Orders received after tomorrow will be signed only. 🎨 Preorder here! buff.ly/Edt8jc0

So happy to be on this list, Melissa!! 🤩💛 thank you!!

Painting Wonder is coming soooooonnn!! Thrilled to have gotten a ⭐️ review from Kirkus 😳 and so excited to launch this book! If you want one, please consider going local and ordering from Blue Willow — you get a hand painted paintbrush, while supplies last!!

Preorder your copy of local Houston author & illustrator @katiewrayschon.bsky.social's debut picture book, PAINTING WONDER to receive a signed, personalized copy—plus a hand-painted paintbrush, while supplies last! 🎨

See details and preorder here! bluewillowbookshop.com/list/pre-ord...

Classroom Connections: Painting Wonder by Katie Wray Schon - Caroline Starr Rose age range: 6-8 yearsgenre / format: picture book biographyKatie Wray Schon’s website An accessible and inspiring mini-biography, delightfully illustrated.— Kirkus Reviews, starred review Please tell u...

Did a little interview about “Painting Wonder” with the sweet & awesome Caroline Starr Rose. carolinestarrrose.com/classroom-co...

#kidlitart #picturebooks #kidlit

Very sweet! Love the textures!

Preorder your copy of local Houston author & illustrator @katiewrayschon.bsky.social's debut picture book, PAINTING WONDER to receive a signed, personalized copy—plus a hand-painted paintbrush, while supplies last! 🎨

See details & preorder here! bluewillowbookshop.com/list/pre-ord...

❤️😊❤️

Preorder your copy of local Houston author & illustrator @katiewrayschon.bsky.social's debut picture book, PAINTING WONDER to receive a signed, personalized copy—plus a hand-painted paintbrush, while supplies last! 🎨

See details and preorder here! https://buff.ly/4h6yPis

Our annual Bookworm Festival for young readers is TOMORROW! 🤩

⭐ Free to attend
💙 Family friendly
🗣️ Fully bilingual

Register free now to join us for a day of reading and interactions with award-winning authors and illustrators! https://buff.ly/3Dsl6n4

All email apps should have a “burn it down and start fresh” button 🔥

PBParty Contest Prep Tips 2025 ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland Tons of tips to help your PBParty contest entry gleam. 2025 PBParty Prep Zoom replay link, examples from the 2024 showcase, etc.

PBParty Contest Prep Tips 2025!

🌟#PBParty Prep Zoom replay
🌟Copy of Google entry form
🌟Make your query dazzle
🌟Streamlining tips
🌟View past showcase
🌟Tips, tips, tips!

mindyalyseweiss.com/...

#PB #kidlit

These are preorder giveaways if you get PAINTING WONDER from the ever-awesome @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social - if you haven’t been there yet, Blue Willow is a Houston gem!

bluewillowbookshop.com/list/pre-ord...

#preorder #indiebookstores #paintingwonder #kidlit #kidlitart

These Books For Children, Tweens, and Teens Just Won Some Serious Awards Read your way into the best of the best of children's literature from 2024, as selected by librarians nationwide.

Here are the winners and honors from this year's ALA Youth Media Awards, including the Printz, Caldecott, Newbery, Stonewall, Coretta Scott King, and more --> bookriot.com/youth-media-...

🚨Important Announcement 🚨

AUCTION EXTENDED!

Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST.

We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!

🙌

🤯 Who figured this out, I wonder!?

Promo for children's books launching the week of Jan. 27-Feb 2nd, 2025, with instructions to reply with book info. Background illustration shows books joyously exploding into the air, with a blue heart in the corner with the week dates. Art is by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

If you have a #KidLitbook launching Jan.27-Feb.2nd, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find more info. Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to be launching books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky

Ahh so interesting!! I sort of enjoy finding signed copies of books that I love - I guess it makes me feel just a little bit more connected to the author/illustrator, even if that’s a very distant connection!

Also, that is a crazy story about Anne Perry - I had no clue!

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action.

Respond here with images and a link to your folio.

Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

Picture book cover for Painting Wonder, showing a hand painting fantastical scenes

Hand holding wooden paintbrushes that have been painted

It’s for real! “Painting Wonder” is coming out in April and available for pre-order!!! AND if you preorder from @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social there’s a special giveaway…
bluewillowbookshop.com/list/pre-order-wonder-schon

The image is a promotional graphic with a light blue background. On the left, bold navy blue text reads "Auction Sneak Peek!" Below is additional text about an auction opportunity with author Kate Messner. In the bottom left, there is an illustration of a bear holding oversized writing utensils with "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" written next to it. In the center-right, there is a circular photo of a smiling woman with long, wavy hair. Adjacent to the portrait is an abstract graphic of a person sitting on a crescent with a letter "B." In the bottom right, there is an image of a book cover titled "The Trouble with Heroes" featuring a child and a dog. The footer has the text "@KidlitForLosAngeles" in white against a navy blue strip.

It's time to bid on #KidLitforLA auctions for wildfire relief!

Heads up for MG writers - I'm offering a FULL novel critique and a skip-the-slush-pile pass with Bloomsbury Kids publishing director Mary Kate Castellani. Check out all the details & bid here: www.32auctions.com/organization...

Child and librarian in library

Three kids folding paper airplanes

Girl in a boat on a stormy sea

Two kids and a cat doing a science experiment

Hello! I hear it’s #portfolioDay - I’m Katie, and I’m an author / illustrator of picture books. My debut picture book is coming out in April (more on that soon)!

Have a great evening, all!
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlit

Two kids hugging and LA skyline

I’ve been feeling heavy hearted for LA, and worrying about some family and friends there. Sending hugs, hope and prayers 💛