@morganlau
Mother of two. Gardener for life. Environmental Scientist. #SCBWI #kidlit Author-Illustrator #50PreciousWords winner '24 #PBParty ‘25, 24, 23 HM #FWFwinner'23+'22 #kidlit https://www.instagram.com/greengirlblueplanet/
The 2026 #PBParty contest has 39 participating agents/editors so far. Wahoooo!
It's only been a few days since e-mailing editors & a bit longer for agents, so I'm hoping we'll have tons more yeses by the showcase.
Enter to win one of over 45 critiques!
That's beyond awful. Your kid and all those in the class should not have experienced that.
Roses are red 🌹
Violets are blue 💙
We dropped a Valentine’s Day episode
And there’s a giveaway for you! 🎁
Listen on Youtube for details on how to enter 💘
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#kidlit #writingcommunity #giveaway
I really love Hyewon Yum's work.
Happy New Year to all our wonderful #kidlit writers! ✨
🎉 Start the year inspired by catching up on all nine #kdzpodcast episodes, and don’t forget to stay tuned—more are on the way!
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Awww thanks so much! I appreciate the tag. I just saw your snowman piece. Great job!!
Happy New Year to you! Are you continuing any art challenges into 2026?
I look forward to #Storystorm every January. It's definitely one of my favorite #kidlit things. ✨
If you want to sign up too, check it out here 👇
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Thanks @taralazar.bsky.social!
Hey #kidlit family! Check out this fun interview I did with Megan from @keepwritingkidlit.bsky.social.
There may be a free critique in it for you! 😉✍️
#keepwritingkidlit #kdzpodcast
It was a delight to chat with you!
#kidlit #kdzpodcast
3. The KDZ crew released a new episode of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast with the KDZ crew (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social) to get into the holiday spirit. bit.ly/48qXivx
#kidlit #kdzpodcast #writing
Check this out! @me-mwai.bsky.social 📚
text reads: giveaway! win books from past mentors! with four picture book covers of BOLD, BRILLIANT AND LATINE, SALON SATURDAY, WHAT IF YOU WISH?, and WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE
⭐️ GIVEAWAY TIME! ⭐️
We’re just ONE WEEK from our big, history-making #PBRisingStars announcement, so let’s celebrate with 4 incredible picture books from past mentors! 📚✨
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Bluesky
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3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 tag = 1 entry!)
Winner announced on 10/30 with our big news!
Image description Graphic that says Lititz Public Library's Local Author Expo. Saturday November 1st, 10am-noon. Meet and greet with local authors, light refreshments, purchase books from authors and aaron's books.
I'll be there Saturday 10-12 and I'd love to see you!
✨ Ready to get published?
Download the free 12 x 12 Guide to Getting Out of Your Own Way So You Can Get Published → buff.ly/7LP2GsQ
#12x12PB #kidlit
Do you love the darker side of kidlit? ✍️
If so, check out Episode 8, Tools for Gripping Horror! 🛠️
The episode sneakily appears on Apple Podcasts a few days early.
It's not a trick 👻 but there are plenty of treats in this episode!
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#KidLit #KDZPodcast #WritingCommunity
Loved Pippi Longstocking! I almost bought the movie at a local thrift store until I realized that it was VHS. 🫣 #KIdLitChat
I am a bit late to the #kidlitchat party.
My favorite childhood book was The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate The Wash. I haven't looked at it for inspiration but maybe I should!
KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast Episode 7
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Thanks for listening, commenting, & sharing!
@kdzpodcast.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitchat
Hola friends, do you have 7 minutes?
The KDZ crew had a blast discussion writing tools for nonfiction in this month’s episode of the #kidlitdeconstructionzone podcast. Check out our shorter ep, show notes, & resources!
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@kdzpodcast.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitchat
Hey all! A quick update from the @kdzpodcast.bsky.social crew on episodes moving forward.
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Next up…Episode 7 on Nonfiction drops 9/30!
KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast episode 6.
#KidLit writers, is your funny bone feeling a little out of alignment? Are you stuck giving dad jokes in your MS?
Check out ep 6 of the KidLit Deconstruction Zone podcast to add some humor to your story.
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/46jxhyr
YouTube: bit.ly/4p7B21j
(with @kdzpodcast.bsky.social)
Hey #KidLitChat, if you have 15 min, check out a KidLit Deconstruction Zone podcast episodes? Our first 5 eps cover story foundations, writing tips, & book talks!
➡️ bit.ly/40Obwnt
Let @kdzpodcast.bsky.social know what topics/books you’d like to see!
(Posted w/permission: @gregpincus.bsky.social)
😍💫✨Feeling lucky! My editor offered to send an extra early copy of SPARKLES FOR SUNNY so I could see for the first time! It’s all so GORGEOUS!!!💖
See sparklesforsunny.com for how to pre-order author-signed copies with special swag by 12/2/25!
@penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong
You don’t need permission to tell the story that’s on your heart. #amwriting #writingcommunity
I just saw the author sharing her story and inspiration for the book on PB Palooza last week. I cannot wait to read it.
This is gorgeous and most definitely I notice. I love art and nature.
In ep 3, over at the KidLit Deconstruction Zone Podcast (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social), we chat about making an impact with your story’s setting.
➡️ Apple Podcasts:
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➡️ YouTube:
bit.ly/4kheOqR
Hosts: Mel Mwai,
@morganlau.bsky.social, Rona Shirdan
#KidLit #Writing #StoryCraft
Glassblowing. It looks so cool but I don't want to be that hot. I will enjoy Blown Away on Netflix from my cozy sofa.
Knitting. I don't want a bunch of extra stuff in my house.
#firstworldproblems 😜
Ten years ago Jason Reynolds wrote Soundtrack. Now a decade later, it comes to us entirely as an audiobook. Today, I talk with Jason and his producers about the logistics of such a huge project. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/05/22/i...
"I am trying to brainwash children into creating a world that's better than the one we're in right now. I want to give them a glimpse of that in the fantasy world I've created." 🔥
- Angie Thomas, SLJ Day of Dialog
#kidlit
