Just Cynthia Alonso being AMAZING as usual! SO EXCITED for this! Can’t wait to see the “gayest corner of the exhibition” at Neurotitan Gallery in Berlin! 🪁 🩷💜💙🪁 #thebibook #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

Kidlit friends! I’d love to see your cork boards or a pic of your writing space! My dad’s favorite cowboy hat & letters & art from my kids, mom, grandma, editors, & writing besties lives in mine. These things help me keep creating when times get tough ❤️ #kidlit #booksky

Friday is the last day to vote for your favorite books in the Crystal Kite Awards! Cynthia and I are grateful for all love and support THE BI BOOK has received over the last year! Thank you! ✨🩷💜💙✨ 🪁 You can vote in every division!🪁 www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite #CrystalKiteAward #kidlit #booksky

Much love to all the illustrators! Much love to all the text-only PB authors who do it right! I’ve noticed some newbie authors who need a wake up call. “Your book” wouldn’t exist without an illustrator. Don’t forget about the person who helped you make a picture book a PICTURE book! #booksky #kidlit

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Working with my @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentee, Abby Saunders Nolin, has been such an incredible experience. We talked for hours yesterday. I love watching her grow and glow! She also inspired me to work on an R&R that I’ve been struggling with for months. Kidlit connections truly are magical!✨

This weekend my sister and I were talking about visiting a dark sky park, which inspired me to read some space picture books from our home library. I realized I haven’t shared two of my favorites on here! Meet the most adorable rocket in the galaxy! 🚀 🌌 #kidlit #booksky

Proud to be a @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentor with @sylviaichen.bsky.social, @lisaljrogers.bsky.social, and Namita Moolani Mehra! ⭐️ SCBWI members can vote in all divisions! Voting ends July 17. 💫 www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite 🌟 #kidlit #booksky

This is what my kid was doing at 1:13 am. 😭🥰😂

THE BI BOOK, bravely & brilliantly illustrated by Cynthia Alonso, was an especially difficult PB to write, publish, promote etc. This means so much to me on so many levels. Thank you! Cast your votes for your fave books in every division from 6/26-7/17! www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite #kidlit #booksky

Pretty sure we receive more appreciation than any other library branch. Jail Library Patron ❤️ #ilovemyjob

GOING OVERBOARD by @carolinehuntoon.bsky.social is one of my fave recent MG books! I fell in love with the characters so much that I didn’t want it to end! This enemies to friends, reverse-parent trap story is filled with hilarious & touching moments that will resonate deeply with readers! #kidlit

Last year, I participated in @authorsabb.bsky.social’s #PrideInOurBooks campaign. Authors shared letters they had received from readers to show the importance of queer books. I received this after the campaign ended, but I think it is worthy of sharing now. Thanks for listening 🩷 #kidlit #booksky

I stopped by the King’s English Bookshop to pick up my copy of IN THIS CLASSROOM by @andrewchacket.bsky.social and Arthur Lin! It’s adorable! I’m so excited to add it to our home library and share it with my teacher friends! Congratulations, Andrew and Arthur!!! 💙💚💛🩵🩷

Oh, my heartstrings! DO YOU SEE ME? by @lgmiss.bsky.social & @reggiebrownart.bsky.social is an empowering call and response PB told in rhyme. The uplifting text and gorgeous art will delight little ones and their grownups! Love! Love! Love! #kidlit #booksky

This is one of the most powerful picture books I’ve ever read. Charlotte Watson Sherman’s words & Esther J. Stimphat’s art makes you feel like you are experiencing history in real time. LEARN BABY LEARN is an essential and unforgettable book that I encourage everyone to read! #kidlit #booksky

This is the cutest picture book! Readers will adore Leif and his pet, Hortus! LEIF’S GIFT, with sweet text by @mwstories.bsky.social and charming art by @lennywendraws.bsky.social is a unique picture book that kiddos and grownups will be wild about reading again and again! 💚 🪴 💚 #kidlit #booksky

I’m at home sick and I think I’m going to 🤮 again. Is this shit for real? People are encouraging others to use AI in challenges!?!?!? Oh, and “Hee-Haw for Jesus.” If that actually becomes an AI children’s book I am going to completely lose it. #fuckai #kidlit #booksky

1 week left to vote for your favorite books in the Crystal Kite Awards! THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso & me is in the SW Division. 1st round voting closes June 23. We are hoping our brave little PB makes it to round 2! TY for your support! Happy Pride! 🩷💜💙🪁 www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite #kidlit #booksky

Every spread of this spectacular PB pulls you in & holds you there. Such a perfect pairing of simple text by @karanewhouse.bsky.social & powerful art by @k8cosgrove.bsky.social. Readers will feel like they are experiencing something special. A remarkable debut about an extraordinary world! #kidlit

Children & adults will be completely captivated by zooplankton in this stunning PB. With brilliant lyrical text by @jilanne.bsky.social & gorgeous art by Khoa Le, we watch these tiny creatures go on an incredible journey from the deep, dark waters of the twilight zone to the ocean’s surface. #kidlit

When I was growing up, my mom gave me “I believe in you/good luck” cards before every single basketball and softball game. Now, I’m 43 and she follows all my book awards/news and immediately sends me texts like this. I love you, Mom 💕

Thrilled to learn THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso and me is one of Bank Street’s Best Books of the Year! 🥳🩷💜💙🥳 #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

📣 Booksellers Recommend Kids Picture Books for Pride Month! 44 fabulous queer PB are on sale at Bookshop.org Get 15% off these titles during Pride month! Thank you to Anita at Raven Bookstore for recommending THE BI BOOK by Cynthia &me! 🏳️‍🌈📚🏳️‍⚧️ bookshop.org/lists/pride-... #kidlit #booksky #pride

SCBWI friends! THE BI BOOK is in the SW Division of the Crystal Kite Awards! 1st round voting is OPEN! We are hoping our brave little PB makes it to round 2! TY for your support! Happy Pride! 🌈💖 🪁 Cast your vote: www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite... #kidlit #queerkidlit #scbwi #CrystalKiteAward #booksky

Happy #LGBTQFamiliesDay! Much love from our family to yours! 🏳️‍🌈💖🏳️‍⚧️

PRIDE stars tomorrow! Hooray! 🥳 Friendly reminder that the B belongs in LGBTQ+! 🌈🩷💜💙 #PrideMonth #pride2026 #representationmatters #bivisibilty #queerkidlit #kidlit #booksky

Graduation weekend! I’m such a proud mama! 💕

“My daughter asked me to draw her some cute cartoon animals. Do you have those sort of drawing books? She’s turning ten. Thank you.” I love my job ❤️

I can’t believe THE BI BOOK has been out for one year! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who has supported our brave little picture book. Much love! 💕 #bookbirthday #kidlit #kidlitart #queerkidlit #booksky