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School Reading ListNew on our website April 2025 book club picks <a href="https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/school-book-club/april-2025/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no">https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/school-book-club/april-2025/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#education</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/teaching" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#teaching</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#kidlit</a>

School Reading ListNew on our website Wild Magic: The Legend of the Black Lion by Abiola Bello, Illustrated by Emma McCann <a href="https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-book-reviews/wild-magic-the-legend-of-the-black-lion/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no">https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-book-reviews/wild-magic-the-legend-of-the-black-lion/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#education</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/teaching" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#teaching</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#kidlit</a>

School Reading ListNew on our website School Reading List Children’s Book of the Month <a href="https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-releases/books-of-the-month/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no">https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-releases/books-of-the-month/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#education</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/teaching" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#teaching</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#kidlit</a>

danielmorrisdrawsCue the trippy dream sequence. Colouring this proved to be a lot of fun. I ended up trying something different and going with a psychedelic vibe. <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/childrensbookillustration?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#childrensbookillustration</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/illustration?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#illustration</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/art?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#art</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/artist?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#artist</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/kidlit?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/digitalart?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#digitalart</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/childrensbook?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#childrensbook</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/dream?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dream</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/artwork?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#artwork</a>

A Blue Box Full of Books<a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/bookspotlight" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookspotlight</a> ! With its rhythmic storytelling and eye-catching illustrations, Power Posey is both engaging and meaningful. I love how it instills confidence, perseverance, and positivity, serving as a powerful reminder that every child has the strength to overcome obstacles and thrive. <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/gifted" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gifted</a> by <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/avradavidoff" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#avradavidoff</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/booksky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#booksky</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/kidlit" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@kidlit</a>

Emme KlamaIt's time for------the cover reveal for my new kids picture book! Thanks for my talented illustrator: Sofie Engstrom von Alten: <a href="https://hyperkitsch.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://hyperkitsch.com/</a>Find it on Apple (or Amazon for now): <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/mr-tippy-tappy-the-tale-of-a-blue-jay-in-new-orleans/id6743642307" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://books.apple.com/us/book/mr-tippy-tappy-the-tale-of-a-blue-jay-in-new-orleans/id6743642307</a><a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/BooksWorthReading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksWorthReading</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/Book" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Book</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/indie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#indie</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/kidlitcommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlitcommunity</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/kidlitauthor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlitauthor</a>

danielmorrisdrawsMemories. This was a really fun design to work on. I had already produced quite a few chapter book illustrations by this point in the project so it was a lot of fun improvising slightly younger versions of the characters. <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/art?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#art</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/illustrations?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#illustrations</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/artist?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#artist</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/childrensbook?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#childrensbook</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/kidlit?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/design?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#design</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/photograph?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#photograph</a>

School Reading ListNew on our website Dadbot by Jack Noel <a href="https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-book-reviews/dadbot/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no">https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-book-reviews/dadbot/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#education</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/teaching" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#teaching</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#kidlit</a>

Baroness Book TroveCheck out the Baroness’ picks for new releases for the 13th Week of the year. Tell me what you think. Do you have any recommendations? Authors: Lauren Elliott, Leslie Meier, Sofie Ryan, Heidi Heilig, Gayle Leeson, Daryl Wood Gerber, Erica Ruth Neubauer, Sandie Jones, Jen Calonita, Elisa A. Bonnin, Allie Pleiter, Holly James, Agatha Frost, Elizabeth Everett, and Amy Ratcliffe.<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cozymysteries" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#cozymysteries</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/historicalmystery" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#historicalmystery</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/psychthriller" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#psychthriller</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/yafantasy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#yafantasy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/historicalromance" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#historicalromance</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/romcom" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#romcom</a> <a href="https://baronessbooktrove.com/new-books-publishing-week-13-of-2025/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no">https://baronessbooktrove.com/new-books-publishing-week-13-of-2025/</a>

CYA ConferenceAbigail Nathan from Alex Adsett Literary will be doing one-on-one assessment sessions at this year’s CYA Conference. With experience as an editor and literary agent, she will be providing feedback on a range of genres, including commercial fiction, crime, fantasy, YA, middle grade, and more.These sessions include pre-reading and are designed to offer constructive editorial guidance. Bookings are available to conference attendees, with limited spots available. For more details, visit the CYA Conference website.www.cyaconference.com/assessments<a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/CYAC2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CYAC2025</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/WritingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritingCommunity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/AmEditing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AmEditing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/KidLit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#KidLit</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/PublishingTips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PublishingTips</a>

A Blue Box Full of BooksIn the <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/littlefreelibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#littlefreelibrary</a> ! Inspired by never-before-seen sketches by Dr. Seuss, creator Lala Watkins builds a bright and playful story about a worm in this brand-new beginning reader that is the first in the Seuss Studios line of Beginner Books. <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/gifted" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gifted</a> by <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/randomhousekids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#randomhousekids</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/booksky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#booksky</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/kidlit" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@kidlit</a>

A Blue Box Full of BooksIn the <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/littlefreelibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#littlefreelibrary</a> ! Two new released picture books, perfect for <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/Spring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Spring</a> ! <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/gifted" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gifted</a> by <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/randomhousekids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#randomhousekids</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/booksky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#booksky</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/kidlit" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@kidlit</a>

A Blue Box Full of BooksIn the <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/littlefreelibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#littlefreelibrary</a> ! Follow a blue whale’s enormous body to the bottom of the ocean, where it sets the stage for a bustling new ecosystem to flourish. <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/gifted" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gifted</a> by <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/holidayhousebks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#holidayhousebks</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/booksky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#booksky</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/kidlit" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@kidlit</a>

danielmorrisdrawsFuture career drawings. Creating in-world drawings by the characters that was more simplistic than the art style used for the actual book was a lot of fun. I think I found a happy medium. <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/illustration?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#illustration</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/art?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#art</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/artwork?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#artwork</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/kidlit?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/childrensbook?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#childrensbook</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/drawing?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#drawing</a>

School Reading ListNew on our website Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins <a href="https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-book-reviews/sunrise-on-the-reaping/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no">https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-book-reviews/sunrise-on-the-reaping/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#education</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/teaching" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#teaching</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#kidlit</a>

A Blue Box Full of BooksIn the <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/littlefreelibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#littlefreelibrary</a> ! Charlie Wags in London is a heartwarming and adventurous picture book that takes young readers on an exciting journey through London with an extraordinary pup. <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/gifted" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gifted</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/thechildrensbookreview" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#thechildrensbookreview</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/booksky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#booksky</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/kidlit" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@kidlit</a>

A Blue Box Full of Books<a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/bookreleaseday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookreleaseday</a> ! The Tiny Moments boardbook series is growing with two new titles celebrating baby’s life biggest milestones ! 🌟 Baby on the Way! by J.D. Forester and Christine Gore (March 18, 2025 by Grosset & Dunlap)🌟 I Love You, Mama by J.D. Forester and Christine Gore (March 18, 2025 by Grosset & Dunlap) <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/gifted" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gifted</a> by <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/penguinkids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#penguinkids</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/booksky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#booksky</a> 📚💙 <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://bookstodon.com/tags/bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookstodon</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/kidlit" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@kidlit</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@bookstodon</a>

danielmorrisdrawsAnother Chapter Book illustration 🐠 <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/illustration?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#illustration</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/art?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#art</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/artist?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#artist</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/illustrator?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#illustrator</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/childrensbook?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#childrensbook</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/kidlit?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a>

Emme KlamaFound out that "Snow White" in the original German version Brothers Grimm is "Schneewittchen". Just sounds to me like something you say when you sneeze...😆<a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/kidlit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kidlit</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/tuesdayThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tuesdayThoughts</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/writer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writer</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/writingcommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writingcommunity</a>

CYA ConferenceManuscript and Illustration Assessment SessionsDo you want to get professional feedback on your manuscript or illustrations in a 15-minute one-on-one online session? Editors and agents will review your work in advance, allowing for a focused and constructive discussion.Find the full details at www.cyaconference.com/assessmentsSession Dates: • July 12–13 • July 19–20 There is no limit to the number of sessions you can book.Submission Requirements:Children’s & Young Adult Manuscripts / Illustrations • Short bio, career goals, and a photograph • Picture books: Up to 2 texts • Novels: 2,500 words + 600-word synopsis • Illustrations: 4–10 samples (bring your full portfolio to the session)Adult Literature • Short bio, career goals, and a photograph • 2,500 words + 600-word synopsis Why not take advantage of this opportunity to refine your work with industry professionals.’<a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/ManuscriptAssessment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ManuscriptAssessment</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/WritingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WritingCommunity</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/KidLit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#KidLit</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/PublishingTips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PublishingTips</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/IllustratorLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IllustratorLife</a> <a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/CYA2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CYA2025</a>

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