Finding your book in a library never gets old. ❤️

Okay, this is fun! What I could talk about for 30 minutes with no prep: -figure skating (surprise! LOL) -writing & publishing -the National Parks -kids/parenting -the birth experience (like every other mom. It's the ultimate mom connection.) -Disney World (when I plan, I PLAN.)

We have exciting news, writers & illustrators! The #SCBWImidsouth19 conference page is now live! Our theme this year is THE MECHANICS OF STORY, and we've added a portfolio showcase, a retreat track, and a gala dinner. Check it out—tinyurl.com/yxtkcdn8 #kidlit #WritingCommunity

When the Game of Life goes horribly wrong.

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Summer has arrived at long last. Our contributors have decided that it is time to take a little break. We will be decreasing the number of new posts over this summer. But don't worry. All summer we will be sharing our favorite Kidliterati posts using #ArchiveSummer.

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Did you know Fridays are #humorwithheart days? Post your favorite funny MG books (because humor can be heartwarming too!). Mine for today is @bvam’s exciting and hilarious Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls series. Share your choices!

ICYMI -- Your book is out in the world. Now you have to face a room full of kids. Gail Nall has some thoughts for you. Secrets of Kidlit: Engaging Readers at Book Events. #ArchiveSummer kidliterati.com/2018/01/reachi…

SOMEDAY has arrived!! So excited to have this book out in the world! If you like strong but flawed girls, roller derby, explorations of the meaning of life, random presidential trivia, weather art, ropes courses, hand lettering or organ donation, this might be a book for you.

Best Writing Buddy ❤️

I just saw this because I’m slow on the Twitter these days but AAHHHHHHHH!! I couldn’t NOT RT this! Congratulations, Brent Taylor! #bestagentever

Keynote speaker Lynda Mullaly Hunt at #scbwimidsouth19

Happy book birthday to @_ACoops_ and Friend or Fiction!! I love this book so much and I know you will too! ❤️❤️❤️ charlesbridge.com/products/frien…

Happy book birthday, Jennie K. Brown!! I can't wait to read this one. I looooove a good ghost book!

Every time someone with no knowledge of publishing says something like "[famous author] got rejected by EIGHT WHOLE literary agents before signing that 7 figure deal so don't ever give up!!!1!" I die a little inside.

Gracie Gold. 😭❤️😭❤️

😍 I want to read this!