When the Research Doesn't Match Your Vision

Excited to be on the #NFFest blog today talking about what I did when the research didn't match my vision for HOPE RODE: www.nffest.com/2026/02/when... NFFest is a free month of learning this February on our website nffest.com.
#kidlit #kidlitart @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Teacher's Pet: Supplemental Guides Get Your Book Chosen

If you write #nonfiction for children, then be sure to check out the annual #NFFest that has blog posts to help you learn the craft. Today’s is @louisemaamodt.bsky.social’s insightful piece on supplemental guides for #educators: www.nffest.com/2026/02/teac...

In between cheering on #olympians, come celebrate Nonfiction Fest #nffest with me. www.nffest.com/2026/02/the-...

I have a post about writing nonfiction picture books, including my latest, I AM LIGHT (Tilbury House Publishing). Thanks to the #NFFest ninjas at www.nffest.com/2026/02/writ...

Just followed the #nffest blog. Really looking forward to this month of posts!

Nonfiction Fest

Oooh, I get to kick off the monthlong #NFFest! Check it out on February 1–and every day for the next 28! Sooo many great #nonfiction #kidlit #authors coming your way. www.nffest.com

Join the Nonfiction Ninjas for our second annual kidlit writers' retreat! 📖🥷✍️#amwriting #kidlit #nffest #writing

I think all of my manifesting caused a ripple in the universe. ***I just sold my debut children’s picture book.*** I cannot wait to share it with you when it comes to bookstores in the fall of 2028✨✍🏻🖌️
#bookdeal #picturebookauthor #kidlit #writerslife #childrensbooks #nffest

It’s been a week. I just finished writing a tween/young teen nonfiction book for the educational market. It was a grind, but I made my deadline and sent it off to my editor this afternoon! I am footnoted out! 😆🥴 #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #nffest #kidlit

Celebrating World Tiger Day! Interview with Debra Kim Wolf, author of A FAMILY FOR ZOYA: The True Story of an Endangered Cub … and a giveaway!! When Debra wrote to our blog about a potential interview regarding her nonfiction picture book, A Family for Zoya: The True Story of an Endangered Cub, I took one look at the book cover and signed …

writersrumpus.com/2025/07/29/c... @writersrumpus.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbooks #nffest

Check out my Writers’ Rumpus blog interview!
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@janicehechter.bsky.social @writersrumpus.bsky.social #kidlit #amreading #nffest

Ninja Revision Retreat in Hiawatha, Iowa 🌽✍🏻🫶 #nffest #writingretreat #kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity

Ninja Revision Retreat in Hiawatha, Iowa 🌽✍🏻🫶 #nffest #writingretreat #kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity

First full day of writing retreat under my belt #writerslife #amwriting #writingcommunity #nffest #kidlit

What makes nonfiction work for kids? ✍️ I chat with @lydialukidis.bsky.social about structure, voice & crafting stories that sing.

Full interview: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2025/05/07/a...

#Kidlit #Nonfiction #NFfest #WritingTips

My school visits with kids in grades 1-5 over the last couple of months have been incredibly sweet and fun. Talking about my books, and my research and writing process as a nonfiction author.

#kidlit #writerslife #nffest #schoolvisit #teachers

My school visits with kids in grades 1-5 over the last couple of months have been incredibly sweet and fun. Talking about my books, and my research and writing process as a nonfiction author.

#kidlit #writerslife #nffest #schoolvisit #teachers

Didn’t plan my school visit outfit the night before, so I spent an hour overthinking that and trying on ten different outfits 🤦‍♀️🥴. Finally settled on one that (I hope) says, “Hi! I write children’s books.” 😀 #kidlit #schoolvisit #teachers #writerslife #nffest

Doing some (admittedly weird) vocal exercises before my school visit today. #kidlit #schoolvisit #teachers #writerslife #nffest

Excited to read this one 🥰 #kidlit #amreadingmg #nffest @rachelignotofsky.bsky.social @tenspeedpress.bsky.social

MOWMT: Mining Your Reading Pile by Lynne Marie March 3, 2025[Note: Click on the Titles to Buy the Books] I'm excited to kick off March On With Mentor Texts this year. As many who know me know, I have used Mentor Texts since the beginning of my car...

Starting the year off strong in the #Kidlit community! 📚 January brought #Storystorm, February had #NFFest, and now we’re Marching on with #MentorTexts! 🚀 #WritingCommunity #KidlitWriters #MarchOn

@literallylynne.bsky.social

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LET LYRICAL LANGUAGE ADD MUSIC TO YOUR WRITING

Thanks to #NFFEST for having me on your blog today!
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Another school visit to teach first graders about the wonderful world of writing nonfiction children’s books! 🫶✌️✍🏻 📚 #kidlit #nffest #writerslife #teachers #schoolvisits

#kidlit #schoolvisit #nffest #writerslife

#kidlit #nffest #writerslife #schoolvisits

#NFFEST Quote of the day:
So give yourself permission to follow strange threads. Trust in your gut. Follow your instincts and let yourself fall in love. Your interests matter, and by sharing them with us you widen our lives.

Sounds like permission for rabbit hole adventures. Thanks Jonathan Roth!

#NFFEST quote of the day:

Strange facts capture their curiosity and lead them to dive deeper into history and science without even realizing they’re learning.

Thanks for your insights @stephaniebearce.bsky.social!

GROSS AND GRIPPING: The Power of Strange Stories in NF Kidlit

NF Fest starts today! Head on over to www.nffest.com/2025/02/gros... to read the first post by @stephaniebearce.bsky.social and join the NF Fest Facebook group for more discussion! #NFFest #kidlit #nonfiction

Blue poster: February is NF Fest with guest blogs from: and a list of contributors. find more on nffest.com

Oh, the joy of learning, trying new things, and building community!

One more day.

#NFFest #kidlit #nonfiction

It’s been a frigid week here in greater Boston, but I received this book I’ve been waiting for, and it warmed me right up! Beautiful, fascinating and so, so good 😮😍 #kidlit #nffest #amreading @selenecastrovilla.bsky.social @jennharknee.bsky.social