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Difference between character design for Middlegrade vs YA. My #OC for a fantasy mystery story and why I had to change her design to fit graphic novels for 9-12. Lessons I took from the kidslit GN course. #graphicnovel #ocsky #kidslit
October 31, 2026 at 1:59 PM
An illustration from a book that I illustrated. It depicts that moment in a creepy story before the creepy stuff happens. Whichever way he points, go the other way! #illustration #childrensillustration #CreepyStories #ArtIllustration #Storytime #BookIllustrator #ScaryTales #KidsLit catling-art.com
November 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
This week's story from The Doll's Storybook is a poem for Halloween: Victor the Vulture

#dolls #kidslit #Halloween

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Victor the Vulture, a Halloween Poem
From Our Favorite Verses: Stories from The Doll’s Storybook by Peggy Stuart.
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October 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Don't believe you can write a book? Well, author @ShawnPBRobinson managed to do so while recovering from encephalitis, sooo ... ow.ly/pHZN30nLbQw #authorQA #childrenslit #kidlit #kidslit #childrensauthor #selfpub #indiepub #selfpublishing #indiepublishing
November 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
British novelist & playwright Frances Hodgson Burnett died #OTD in 1924.

Best known for 3 children's books: Little Lord Fauntleroy (1885–1886), A Little Princess (1905), and The Secret Garden (1911).

The Secret Garden's hidden depths: www.theguardian.com/books/2011/a... #LitSky #KidsLit #BookSky
October 29, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Anyone remember these drawings? Who knows what series this is from? I grew up reading these books as a kid.
#booktalk #booksky #mystery #kidslit #mgmystery #books
October 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I wrote a kid's mystery about the theft of a Utahraptor's skeleton. #dinosaur skeletons can fetch millions. This Nanotyrannus (1st pic), a smaller T. rex relative just sold for $47.3 million. Utahaptor (3-4 pics)
#raptor #trex #booksky #booktalk #kidslit

Vanishing Raptor book: link.amazon/B05Wc7Du3
October 28, 2026 at 3:19 PM
🎨🌈 Add a splash of color, creativity, and joy to your little one's day with Beddy Bye Books coloring books! 📚✨ Every page is a new adventure filled with imagination, learning, and colorful fun! 🖍️

#BeddyByeBooks
#ReadingFun
#KidsBooks
#Storytime
#KidsLit
#Storytime
#ReadingForKids
#PictureBooks
October 30, 2026 at 7:59 AM
What a great topic to pick. I’ve gone old school, lots of memories with these titles.
#kidslit #kidslitfriday #kidsbooksfriday
October 30, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Gertie and the Thing Nobody Wants to Talk About - A book for children coping with a parent's addiction

#kidslit #fostercare #Fosterparents #socialworkers #teachers #parenting @sajamersa.bsky.social @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie @crtxla.bsky.social
October 27, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Explore a clear, heart-warming collection of stories about courage, friendship, and exciting animal escapades. Author Mariah Leal delivers a concise, expressive look at youth serialized literature.

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#BookSky #KidsLit #ChildrensBooks #BookSeries
The Adventures of Piper 5-Book Series
This series is the introduction to my educational books for kids. Since are mission is to cut down on dog bites with kids we cover many basics in this series. What makes these books fun to read is alt...
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October 28, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Posting this because it’s been much, MUCH too long since I mentioned my in-progress webcomic. I haven’t talked my about it because I’ve been nervous to say much before the first chapter is done but I wanted to introduce these characters!

#webcomic #comicartist #wip #kidslit
October 28, 2026 at 5:44 PM
🎃👻 Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve got the perfect gift to bring some spooky fun to your little one! 🧡📚 Let their imagination run wild as they learn, play, and explore a world of frightfully fun.

#BeddyByeBooks
#ReadingFun
#KidsBooks
#Storytime
#KidsLit
October 28, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Sorry we got too carried away. Marshmallow explicitly says this is not really very appropriate for younger bunnies. So maybe we should not have said #kidsbooks #kidslit #booksforkids
October 26, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Explore a clear, heart-warming story about courage, friendship, and a special pup on a purposeful journey. Author Mariah Leal delivers a concise, expressive look at youth animal literature. Read more and order here:

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#BookSky #KidsLit #ChildrensBooks #DogStories
Piper: A Dog with a Mission
This book takes the reader on a journey with Piper & me as we do our presentations at different Libraries, Boys & Girls Clubs, etc. It shows the impact we have had on communities & one special story t...
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October 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Looking for books that actually get reluctant readers turning pages? I rounded up short, engaging titles that captivated my 10-year-old — and they could work for yours too. wix.to/3rli8c1

#ReluctantReaders #KidsLit #ReadingTogether #BookRecommendations #Parenting
More Great Reads for Reluctant Readers
I am always looking for books to entice my reluctant readers, especially my 10-year-old. Here are some books we read together last year, and he positively devoured!
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October 26, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Ok, so as you can clearly see kidlit’s not my genre, but something just came up when I saw this prompt. And since the theme’s umm anyway #horror….
here it Is.
#Oulens #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #kidslit #poetryprompt
Thanks for the follow
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October 25, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Poetry lovers, your weekly treat is here! Loads of news & inspiration for little imaginations. What's cooking in kids' verse? Find out! 📖✨ kennn.com/NLtt3 #KidsLit #Poetry
Weekly Children’s Poetry Roundup – Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Kenn Nesbitt's Poetry4kids.com
Redirecting to https://poetry4kids.com/news/weekly-childrens-poetry-roundup-saturday-october-24-2026/.
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October 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A rainy day gets wildly creative in Rock, Paper, Scissors, Cheese! 🧀✂️ W. Kamau Bell & Adam Mansbach deliver a rhyming, hilarious read-aloud picture book about making indoor family fun totally chaotic. Pure joy for kids! #PictureBook #ChildrensBooks #KidBooks #NewRelease #KidsLit #WKamauBell
{2026 New Release} Rock Paper Scissors Cheese by: W. Kamau Bell, Adam Mansbach, Breanna Chambers
An ordinary game of rock, paper, scissors riotously goes off the rails in this rhyming, rollicking celebration of family and fun from two three-time dads: Peabody and Emmy award-winning producer and stand-up comedian W. Kamau Bell and mega-bestselling author Adam Mansbach. A bit after lunchon day eight of the rainThe youngest Bell, Peanutremembered a game . . .
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October 29, 2026 at 6:54 AM