I'll just mention since so many people seem to be jumping ship, I'm still on Insta and TikTok as SarahLuAnnArt. 😁

Are there any #autistic or #neurodivergent literary agents that are accepting queries? Does anyone in #kidlit or #WritingCommunity have any suggestions? #MSWL hasn't been able to help. Thank you!! 💓

Me: we gotta keep you hydrated! Do you know what hydrated means? 6yo: yeah. It means un-thirsty.

This is why I tell Exmos to go read Murderbot.

I really hate being allergic to cats.

All the Art Directors on here are furiously trying to save their links & artists for future use. NOW IS THE TIME TO LINK A WEBSITE IN YOUR BIO. No not a alternative social media account. A website. That shows your work. And has your email address. No, not a contact form.

'I will do it tomorrow,' said Toad. 'Today I will take life easy.'

Unpopular opinion: I don't think high schoolers should be forced to read classic literature. I know, I wasn't ready until much later. Rather, I'd like to see them read contemporary fiction that meets them where they are and turns them into lifelong readers. That's our future.

Tumblr is a wild ride, my friends. I almost wish I could actually watch Goncharov.

does harpercollins really not understand that authors—future and present—are witnessing this, and now the last place they’ll feel confident publishing with is the one leaving their employees out in the cold for weeks after asking for the bare minimum?

Hi friends! Just a reminder: After 2 years of moderating, your moderators are stepping down. It's time to pass the reigns to someone else! If you are interested in being involved/running #KidLitArt in 2023, please fill out this form: forms.gle/Xvu6F8uYQg93M6… Thank you!

I drew a self portrait. #kidlitartist

Oh hey 😆 So nice to meet you in person too!

4 Editors, 1 Agent, 35 writers, and one beautiful Silver Bay location. The deadline to submit for Falling Leaves Masterclass Weekend is Feb 28th! #writingretreat #kidlit #SCBWI The dates are June 2-4th, but you have to apply by the end of Feb. easternny.scbwi.org/events/falling…

Author-illustrator Sarah LuAnn Perkins 🎨 set out to tell an entire story in onomatopoeia. When an editor asked her to add prose, she balked. It would distract from her story. But then she woke up with an idea… #writing #kidlit #WritingCommunity boonewrites.com/post/six-quest…

Writing as a parent is challenging. Author-illustrator Sarah LuAnn Perkins 🎨 knows this firsthand. Her new picture book had many starts and stops along the way because, well, life. #kidlit #books #writing boonewrites.com/post/six-quest…

Well it’s my balloon day 😳 will y’all perhaps RT my work?? I’m a queer & trans illustrator seeking rep in middlegrade & kidlit! it would mean a lot to me!! 💙💙

HOW TO COUNT PICTURE BOOK PAGES! A 🧵 for illustrators (and curious authors). 1/