From HOLES to BUBBLES, author Nora Nickum is writing about the things kids want to know about. Check out this fun interview with Nora!
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My home state got hit hard last night. Love and support to everyone affected by the tornadoes.
#iowa #tornado #hawkeyestate

My pal Susan Johnston Taylor (she/her) knows her stuff. If you want to build on your basic Canva skills, this workshop is just the ticket.
#kidlit #writercommunity #canva

I’m so thrilled with this cover! Wonderful job Gözde Eyce

HOLES? That's what we're talking about on my SIX QUESTIONS blog this week. Including a little behind-the-scenes chat about one particular hole that didn't make it into Nora Nickum, children’s author' newest picture book.
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We all have the right to voice our opinions, but let us strive to do so with dignity and respect. #abovethenoise

Social media comments are hilarious.

Few realize that Lisa Bluder has the 10th most wins in the sport’s history:

Want to know a secret about Lisl H. Detlefsen's new picture book AT THE END OF THE DAY?
Well, then you better read this week's Six Questions Blog!
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'Walkies' is out today in every bookstore in the US and everywhere online!

Edited by Kayla Tostevin and art directed Melia Parsloe for Page Street Kids !!

Thank you again to my super agent James McGowan

#kidlitart #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitart ist #kidlitillustrator

I've been editing a TON of query letters and first ten pages lately, and I think it's worth reframing how writers think about their submission packages.

The most important takeaway: writers need to think more like literary agents when they query.

Allow me to explain. 🧵

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I didn’t think anyone loved a clipboard as much as my husband does!
#corportatelife #realestatelife

All this talk about middle grade dying, and I am ready to fight to keep it alive. Ive got this one coming out in October and I’m already seeing such a huge response to it at my school visits. Keep pushing. These bridge books are so crucial to keeping kids at the table of reading.

Such a sweet story! Glad to see it getting some ❤️!
#kidlit #picturebook #fathers

Author Gabriele Davis wrote the first draft of her new picture book three decades ago. THREE DECADES. Don't miss this interview about Gabriele's writing path and inspiration.
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This makes my fact-loving heart so happy!
#kidlit #NonFiction #writing

The cat's (finally) out of the bag! Our next animal poetry collection releases in spring 2026 with Gnome Road Publishing, illustrated by Sandie Sonke. Can't wait for readers to meet this menagerie of poets' pets. #AmWriting #ChildrensBooks #Poetry4All #Kidlit #12x12PB

YAY! #SummerASolsticeStory launches today!
Special thanks to talented artist Renata Liwska, editor Paula Wiseman & the team @simonkids, agent Mary Cummings, my amazing CPs and friends & family. So thankful🩷 Available now wherever books are sold! #kidlit #picturebook #newbook

It’s BOOK BIRTHDAY time for Gabriele Davis!
She’s on my Six Questions blog talking about her new picture book, PEACHES.🍑
Don’t miss it, she’s got stories!
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COVER REVEAL! Thanks to the talented Lisa Anchin for adding beauty and depth to this story, and to agent Stacey Kondla for finding it the perfect publishing home!
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Looking for a way to celebrate Asian & Pacific Heritage Month with students? Check out Traci Huahn ✨MAMIE TAPE FIGHTS TO GO TO SCHOOL✨'s new #picturebook
It's illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan 🎨 陈芷萍 (preorder MAMIE TAPE!) and releases next week! You can read more about it -- and Traci -- here: boonewrites.com/post/six-quest…