Kelsey E. Gross

@kelseyegross

#kidlit author. FALL: A SEASONS STORY (August 2026, Beach Lane), SPRING: A SEASONS STORY (spring 2028, Beach Lane), WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2023) & SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2024) from Paula Wiseman/Simon & Schuster. #12x12PB #SCBWI kelseyegross.com

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Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· 11d

Thrilled to win an honorable mention in the Lyrical Language Lab Summer Poetry Contest for my #kidlit poem, VISITING THE REDWOODS. Thank you again to judges @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social @suzylevinson.bsky.social. Check out all the winning poems! www.reneelatulippe.com/winners-summ...

Poem called VISITING THE REDWOODS by Kelsey E. Gross, backdrop is a child in front of a redwood tree, in the forest. This poem earned HONORABLE MENTION.

Graphic displaying all the winners and honorable mentions for the Lyrical Language Lab 3rd Annual Summer Poetry Contest. Flowers accent the graphic.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· 13d

This is a delightful early MG mystery from @margipreus.bsky.social! It's got a fun POV from a tiny shrew, a perfectly constructed mystery, clever writing, and cozy illustrations. So charming!! #kidlit

Cover of the book THE SHREW DETECTIVE: THE CASE OF THE PILFERED PEARLS by Margi Preus, art by Junyi Wu. A shrew is in the foreground dressed as a detective; behind is a cat, and above, a pearl necklace.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· 13d

Whoa -- I made the shortlist! 😲 Thank you to judges @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social, @suzylevinson.bsky.social and Michelle Barnes. Can't wait to read all the winning entries on Saturday! #kidlit #poetry

Graphic with the Lyrical Language Lab 3rd Annual Summer Poetry Contest "Congratulations to our Shortlist Poets!" The top ten titles are listed. Background is green and there is a flower/leaves in the corners. Text at bottom says names and poems of winners and honorable mentions will be revealed Aug. 1st at www.reneelatulippe.com/winners-gallery.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· 15d

WOW!! 😮 Thrilled to have made the longlist in the Lyrical Language Lab's Summer #Poetry Contest! Thank you @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social , Michelle Barnes, and @suzylevinson.bsky.social for hosting and judging this fun event. Can't wait to read all the entries!! #kidlit

Lyrical Language Lab's 3rd Annual Summer Poetry Contest - Congratulations to our Longlist Poets! All the titles of winning poems are listed. The background is yellow and there are flowers and leaves around the edges.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· 16d

Preorder FALL: A SEASONS STORY from one of my favorite indie bookstores, Honest Dog Books, & get a signed bookplate, sticker, and bookmark from monarchwatch.org. Link: honestdogbooks.com/item/uhkEB3h... #kidlit #picturebooks LAUNCHING AUG 25!! 🍁

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· 20d

I've been a huge fan of Deborah Underwood ever since I started writing #picturebooks -- this is another perfect book!! Paired with beautiful art from Jax Chow. Celebrates the small things, appreciation of nature, and staying true to your own vision. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this one!! #kidlit

Cover of the picture book TINY GARDEN by Deborah Underwood and Jax Chow. A boy and his dog are in the center, in front of a patch of flowers. A watering can is next to them. They are framed by a huge sun.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· 29d

Owl and I are so excited... My author copies of FALL: A SEASONS STORY have arrived!!! 🍁🍂🦋 Can't wait to share this sweet story -- with Renata Liwska's gorgeous fall art. Launching August 25 with @simonkids.bsky.social Preorder now! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Jul 6

A profound tribute to all the Black Americans who contributed to this country. Beautiful text + illustrations make for a moving experience -- by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie. #kidlit

Picture book, BLACK HANDS by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie. An outline of a hand, filled with images of different Black figures from American history. Background is USA flag.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Jun 26

Look what my nephews found at Rocky Mountain National Park! So cool! Thank you for carrying WINTER and SUMMER in your gift shops. #NPS #NationalParkService #RockyMountainNationalPark #kidlit

A child pointing to books on a shelf - WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY and SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY by Kelsey E. Gross and Renata Liwska.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Jun 24

Heartwarming sibling story about caring for one another and the joy of storytelling (and includes info about frog development!) Well done, Katie Palazzola! #kidlit #picturebooks

Cover of the picture book THE GREAT FROG by Katie Palazzola. Two siblings stand together in an outline of an acorn, while above a frog rides a horse in the sky.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Jun 23

Great deal for Barnes & Noble Members: 25% off all upcoming releases--- like FALL: A SEASONS STORY! (launching August 25th) #BNPreorder #kidlit #picturebook

Graphic - picture book FALL A SEASONS STORY with a pumpkin and woodland animals. Background is leaves and words BARNES & NOBLE: 25% off preorders for members! Code: PREORDER25.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Jun 21

Happy Solstice! Enjoy the beauty and abundance of summer. #kidlit ☀️🌻

Graphic with a sunrise over a lake in the background. Foreground says HAPPY SOLSTICE, "May you all shine bright with solstice light," and an image of the cover of SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY - -a picture book by Kelsey E. Gross and Renata Liwska.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Jun 17

THIS is the #picturebook we all need to celebrate #america250. We are one people -- unity in diversity! By Howard W. Reeves and Duncan Tonatiuh. #kidlit

Cover of the picture book, WE THE PEOPLE IS ALL THE PEOPLE by Howard W. Reeves and Duncan Tonatiuh. American flag is in the background and diverse people form a circle around the edge of the cover.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Jun 15

Solstice countdown: one week! (June 21st) Owl's ready to sing...are you? The solstice coincides with World Music Day. So make some music, then read SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY! #picturebook #kidlit ☀️

A stuffed Owl sits next to a ukulele and the picture book SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Jun 1

#solstice countdown: 3 weeks! Flowers are part of many solstice traditions. Take a walk around your neighborhood and see how many different flowers you can find. Kids can also make a crown w/ real or paper flowers. And of course, make sure you're ready with a good #picturebook! #kidlit

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· May 29

Summer solstice will be here soon! (June 21). I love pairing my and Renata Liwska's SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY (about animals) with @kateallenfox.bsky.social and Elisa Paganelli's SUMMER SOLSTICE WISH (a lovely meditation on how people mark the day). Happy almost summer! #kidlit

Covers of the picture books, SUMMER A SOLSTICE STORY and SUMMER SOLSTICE WISH. Background is a window with green trees and grass.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· May 19

Gorgeous new #picturebook about overcoming your fears with a touch of magic. Captivating words by @laurelsnyder.bsky.social and stunning art from LeUyen Pham. Definitely adding this one to my bookshelf. #kidlit

Cover of the picture book SHRINKING VIOLET by Laurel Snyder and LeUyen Pham. Purple background, frame of flowers and greens with a bird and a spider. In the center is a girl wearing a dress and holding purple flowers.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· May 15

Love this sweet, relatable, and giggle-inducing #picturebook from @randyribay.bsky.social and Zeke Peña. So much emotion in spare text and the art! #kidlit

Cover of the picture book HOLD by Randy Ribay and Zeke Peña. A dad holds a child on his shoulder, while the child holds up the word HOLD, filled with a variety of objects like toys, an umbrella, shoes, and keys.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· May 12

These are just SOME of the incredible diverse books I've read since January of this year. Congrats to all these amazing authors and illustrators! #showusyourincrediblebooks #weneeddiversebooks #kidlit

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· May 7

Thank you, Kirkus for the lovely review! Can't wait to share FALL: A SEASONS STORY (launching Aug. 25). Available now for preorder wherever you buy books! #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart @simonkids.bsky.social

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· May 5

I've always been a big fan of Kevin Henkes' work. He really gets how kids think and conveys so much with so few words. And the art is wonderful! This new one is another treasure... Perfectly captures the in-between time as the seasons change. #kidlit

Cover of IS IT SPRING? a picture book by Kevin Henkes. Picture of a tree with squirrels in a burrow. There's snow along the branches as well as flowers.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Apr 30

Important history told through beautiful text and art. This is stunning! A must-read #picturebook from Carole Boston Weatherford and Bryan Collier. #kidlit

Cover of the picture book TROUBLED WATERS by Carole Boston Weatherford and Bryan Collier. Shows marchers during the Civil Rights period and a river flowing past them.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Apr 27

Fantastic new #middlegrade novel from Ernesto Cisneros! A compelling family story with a time travel element and lots of heart. #kidlit

Cover of middle grade novel, QUESO, JUST IN TIME by Ernesto Cisneros. A boy looks up at a treehouse, lit up by the moon in the background.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Apr 21

Celebrating a beautiful, unhurried day together (and a reminder to be flexible when plans change). Love this new one from Anne Wynter and Micha Archer! It's GORGEOUS! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

Picture book, WHILE WE'RE HERE by Anne Wynter and Micha Archer. A mother and child are hugging. Background is green/leaves, and the child is holding a red balloon.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Apr 8

NAVIGATING NIGHT is a heartfelt story about family and the immigrant experience. The art adds so much emotion! An excellent #picturebook by Julie Leung and Angie Kang. #kidlit

Cover of the picture book NAVIGATING NIGHT by Julie Leung and Angie Kang; Dad and girl are in a car on a rainy dark night. In the backseat are plastic bags of takeout food.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Apr 2

I adore @margaretrenkl.bsky.social's work-I'm rereading The Comfort of Crows again😊. Her new #picturebook with art by Billy Renkl is another treasure! Lovely lyrical language & stunning art make this a feast for the eyes and ears. Kids will be inspired to seek out (& protect!) wild places. #kidlit

Two books: THE COMFORT OF CROWS by Margaret Renkl and THE WEEDY GARDEN by Margaret Renkl and Billy Renkl. Both show colorful plants and animals. THE WEEDY GARDEN has a child on a bicycle.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Mar 17

Fab new #picturebook from @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social & Michelle Lee features loving family relationships and introduces kids to the idea that not every word can be easily translated... but kindness and love is universal. I enjoyed learning about the Korean concept of jeong! Heartwarming! #kidlit

Cover of the picture book JEONG IS JEONG by Jessica Yoon and Michelle Lee. Illustration of a girl in the center, around her are images of family members, a pet dog, a bird, and a tiger.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Mar 13

I love seasonal #picturebooks, especially @reneekurilla.bsky.social's series. IT'S SPRING is such a delight! So much color and joy. (And it's a nice boost as I look out at a blizzard right now🤨). #kidlit

Cover of the picture book, IT'S SPRING by Renée Kurilla. A girl wears a flower crown and lays on green crass, a cat is by her side. Surrounded by flowers and a rabbit.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Mar 10

Such a kid-friendly, relatable premise! And I love how imagination is the solution to the problem. A well-crafted #picturebook by Felicita Sala. #kidlit

Cover of the picture book, BORED by Felicita Sala. A child lays on their back on a heap of clothing/ pillows.

Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross· Feb 27

🍁COVER REVEAL! Thrilled to share Renata Liwska's beautiful cover for FALL: A SEASONS STORY, available now for preorder wherever you buy books! Owl & friends return for another adventure...this time with a new friend, Monarch. Fluttering onto shelves August 25😊 @simonkids.bsky.social #kidlit