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laurastegman.bsky.social
Here's what's new in Jewish kidlit for September! Thanks to Stacy Nockowitz for compiling.

#kidlit #BookSky #Edusky #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amwriting #kidlitcommunity #middlegrade
September 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
m-moi.bsky.social
My Tuesday morning post is about when the road is long, taking baby steps is the way to go...🐥

mirkabreen.blogspot.com/2026/09/baby...
#KidLitMegaFeed #KidlitCommunity #writing #writinglife
lone walker on a long road
September 29, 2026 at 3:30 PM
jmkesslerwriter.bsky.social
Cosmic crackers! Nearly forgot to post this today! 💜⭐🌈💙📚
#zoeofplanetagapi #chapterbooksforkids #kidlitcommunity #kidlitwriterslife #amwriting #amquerying #booksky
September 28, 2026 at 9:10 PM
laurastegman.bsky.social
My author newsletter goes out tomorrow -- still time to subscribe (free!). See link in my bio!

@kittyfelde.bsky.social
@chesapeakepress.bsky.social

#kidlit #BookSky #Edusky #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amwriting #kidlitcommunity #middlegrade
September 28, 2026 at 12:41 PM
heatherstigall7.bsky.social
#kidlitcommunity: Ask the Agent/Ask the Editor returns with two perspectives on one topic. First up, an agent's POV on "series potential" on Oct 19. Registration open!
scbwiepa.bsky.social SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 15d
🎉We are happy to announce registration is still open for the SCBWI PA East webinar with Literary agent Estelle Laure of Folio Jr, Oct 19th www.scbwi.org/events/easte... Don't miss this opportunity to hear what to do with your stand-alone or series books! Part 2: Ask the Editor Oct 29 also available✏️
(SCBWI lettering logo in hand-drawn box) Pennsylvania East Region presents: Ask the Agent—What's the Deal with Series Potential? Oct 19— 7PM ET; In a graphic cartoon speech balloon: Ask the Agent (pencil graphic drawing squiggles "Part One of the Series") with Literary agent Estelle Laure Folio Jr. Literary (Folio Jr logo lettering —an owl holding an open book, riding "o" which is a unicycle wheel)
September 24, 2026 at 1:08 AM
agnesmg.bsky.social
Also donating to the @childreninread.bsky.social auction to benefit BBC Children in Need this autumn. Feel free to DM Paddy at CiR if you would like to donate a book to this wonderful cause #kidlitcommunity
childreninread.bsky.social Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 6d
Once again the wonderful
@janefallon.bsky.social
is supporting Children in Read.
If you are an author or Illustrator and would like to take part in this year's event simply reply to this post for further details.
We go live online 5th Oct.
All proceeds are in aid of B.B.C. Children in Need
September 23, 2026 at 11:19 AM
m-moi.bsky.social
My post this morning is about....
The value of writing your worries down and away✍🏻
mirkabreen.blogspot.com/2026/09/writ...
#KidLitMegaFeed #KidlitCommunity #writing #TheWritingLife #Coping
September 22, 2026 at 3:26 PM
jmkesslerwriter.bsky.social
Hold orbit. It's Monday, right? I'm slightly discombobulated after having family visit this past week, and I'm still catching up. 💜⭐🌈💙📚
#zoeofplanetagapi #chapterbooksforkids #kidlitcommunity #kidlitwriterslife #amwriting #booksky
September 21, 2026 at 6:50 PM
bookthreader.bsky.social
Need work on your pitches?
Check out @KidlitFirefly to attend Pitch Power: The Practice of Writing One-Liners.
Don’t wait until you’re ready to query agents and editors. Practice takes the pain away!

Friday, September 18th, 11 AM PT. Link in profile. #amquerying #pitchpractice #kidlitcommunity
September 16, 2026 at 1:08 AM
m-moi.bsky.social
Two posts today, the first grumpy/ranty and the second uplifting-

mirkabreen.blogspot.com/2026/09/when...

and--

mirkabreen.blogspot.com/2026/09/ask-...

#KidLitMegaFeed #KidlitCommunity #kidlit #writing #Life
September 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
jmkesslerwriter.bsky.social
Wait—the ending of the book is different from the movie? What the cosmos! 💜⭐🌈📚💙
#zoeofplanetagapi #chapterbooksforkids #kidlitcommunity #kidlitwriterslife #amwriting #booksky
September 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
mayaplim.bsky.social
Author advice requested! I’m debuting a board book this December and a picture book next May. What do you wish you did when debuting? What should I be doing to prepare? #kidlitchat #kidlitcommunity
September 9, 2026 at 8:28 PM
m-moi.bsky.social
Today's post is about how to digest various feedback. Remember that (just as pilot and co-pilot say to each other, "your plane" when they take the helm👩🏻‍✈️✈️👨🏻‍✈️) it's *your narration* ~✍🏻
mirkabreen.blogspot.com/2026/09/how-...
#KidLitMegaFeed #KidlitCommunity #kidlit #writing #WritersProcess
September 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
jmkesslerwriter.bsky.social
Sweet starlight! It's Labor Day! (USA) And also Buy a Book Day. 😉💜⭐🌈💙📚
#zoeofplanetagapi #chapterbooksforkids
#kidlitcommunity #kidlitwriterslife #amwriting #booksky
September 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
fernspikeart.bsky.social
I’m doing two story times next week for “Who Loves Blueberries?”
#kidlit #kidlitcommunity #storytime #pittsburghlibrary #fernspikeart #picturebook
September 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM
phoebecreates.bsky.social
Hello September #kidlitpostcard day! This is Phoebe from Australia, sending some love to all those who struggle with school projects on this #backtoschool month ! I'm an illustrator of children's book, repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social .

#kidlitcommunity #kidlitart
September 4, 2026 at 12:03 PM
m-moi.bsky.social
I posted about the dread of September first, or "this day in my personal history"~😨
mirkabreen.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
#KidLitMegaFeed #KidlitCommunity #writing #WritersLife #SeptemberFirst
The DREAD of SEPTEMBER 1ST
mirkabreen.blogspot.com
September 1, 2026 at 2:58 PM
alidemoro.bsky.social
Thrilled to share that picture book #2 is officially on its way! The book’s illustrator and I are currently buried in storyboard sketches, building out the story beat by beat. Here’s a look at behind the scenes! #PictureBook #Illustration #KidLitCommunity

www.instagram.com/reel/DcuFH9l...
August 31, 2026 at 11:43 PM
jmkesslerwriter.bsky.social
Or when your best friend thinks it's a good idea to follow her destiny three years early and you give her your serious look, but then she gives you her serious look. Oh, space noodles! 💜⭐🌈💙📚

#zoeofplanetagapi #chapterbooksforkids #booksky
#kidlitcommunity #kidlitwriterslife #amwriting
August 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM
scbwi-losangeles.bsky.social
Come join one of our Mingles this month! #kidlitcommunity
August 29, 2026 at 7:46 AM
lindajeantm.bsky.social
Happy #PoetryFriday to the #KidLitCommunity! Mona Voelkel is hosting this week…
Poetry Friday: A Wishing Rock Speaks…
Welcome to Poetry Friday! I am hosting today and so happy you’re here! Finding a wishing rock on Charlestown Beach (a smooth stone with an unbroken line going around its circumference) always…
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August 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM
lindajeantm.bsky.social
What is #PoetryFriday in the #KidLitCommunity? Here’s a helpful explanation from @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social

www.nowaterriver.com/what-in-the-...
What Is Poetry Friday?
Dear poetry bloggers, Over the years I have received many inquiries from interested poetry lovers who aren’t really sure what Poetry Friday is or even if they are “allowed” to joi…
www.nowaterriver.com
August 27, 2026 at 4:54 PM
m-moi.bsky.social
This morning's post is, oh my, STILL mulling AI🤨
mirkabreen.blogspot.com/2026/08/oh-n...
#KidLitMegaFeed #KidlitCommunity #writing #AI
OH, NO. STILL TALKING ABOUT AI
mirkabreen.blogspot.com
August 25, 2026 at 4:06 PM
jmkesslerwriter.bsky.social
About to start a new project, or stow away on your mother's spaceship? Love lights the way! 💜⭐🌈💙📚

#zoeofplanetagapi #chapterbooksforkids #kidlitcommunity #kidlitwriterslife #amwriting
August 24, 2026 at 10:09 PM
sonyaafnan.bsky.social
Born to be BRAVE. 💙 #kidlitcommunity
August 23, 2026 at 4:24 PM