Coming up very soon! For #kidlit writers sending out or about to send out manuscripts, what works and what doesn't work in 2024. Handouts and Q and A time. Two nights, $59, with recordings. Register at highlightsfoundation.org

An Emotional Night of Revelations from Caldecott, Newbery Award Winners ow.ly/ryOk50SwjNX

The Highlights Foundation (The Highlights Foundation) has announced the Bernette Ford Fund. This fund celebrates Bernette for her pioneering work in children’s publishing and was established to honor and support Black women in children’s publishing. For more info: highlightsfoundation.org/the-bernette-f…

We've a very special guest star (Stephanie Lucianovic 🦋) and a very special Swedish import from 1974 to discuss on the Fuse8Kate podcast. It's our ALA Annual Conference episode! afuse8production.slj.com/2024/07/08/fus…

I get giddy when I see and hold a new book for the first time--especially in the wilds. WHIRLIGIGS, THE DOLL TEST, CROWNING GLORY and HAIR LIKE OBAMA'S, HANDS LIKE LEBRON'S release this fall as does KIN in paperback. Members save 25% on pre-orders thru July 17 barnesandnoble.

We spoke with a number of children’s booksellers who are finding innovative ways to get books into readers’ hands bit.ly/4bE5HeR

Last call! This Mon./Weds. nights, for #kidlit writers sending out or about to send out manuscripts, what works and what doesn't work in 2024. Handouts and Q and A time. $59, with recordings to see it again or can't make it live. Register/more info. at highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/succe…

I'm so pleased to have brought these books to the US: a simple story, fun backmatter, beautiful design--and don't miss the endpapers!

I completely agree!

23 Notable Authors and Public Figures Share Their Joy ow.ly/fXP350SJECw #ReasonstoLoveLibraries

Looking forward to this Mini!

This fall's Crash Course! For anyone wanting a comprehensive grounding in how to get started in #kidlit, and how the business works....

Happy book birthday to Hannah Chung's The Most Perfect Persimmon!

Labor Day Updates: Who's Moving Where and Fall Workshops - mailchi.mp/754daac03425/p…

Labor Day Updates: Who's Moving Where and Fall Workshops - mailchi.mp/754daac03425/p…

Join us for a lunchtime chat with Editor Harold Underdown -- hunderdown.bsky.social as we discuss his upcoming mini, “Practical Matters in Children’s Book Publishing.” 🗓️Monday, September 9 @ 12pm ET 📱

Kane Press News and Children's Book Agent Panel - mailchi.mp/56196e862e80/p…

My #kidlit CPs got together for our 2nd self-led #writing retreat. We met at a The Highlights Foundation online Crash Course taught by Harold Underdown -- hunderdown.bsky.social We've all entered the query trenches with multiple #picturebook drafts. It's fun to mark this growth together. Find #writing #buddies!