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Literary Activism

By Book Riot

News and tools for engaging in literary activism, from ending book bans to supporting libraries and more.

Alexis’s Bookdragon Substack

By Alexis Ennis

Where I share all things books kidLit, writing, cats, poetry and whatever else I end up rambling about.

Notes from a creative journal

By Andrea L. Mack

What I’m reading, writing and creating, with ideas and inspiration for writers and teachers

The Brave Edit by Jess Keating

The Brave Edit is a space for uncommonly curious & creative humans. Get ideas, inspiration, & creative sparks from bestselling author, artist, & scientist, Jess Keating, to help you cultivate the art noticing & feed your creative practice.

sharpread | Colby Sharp

Tips, strategies, and stories to help kids fall in love with reading.

We *met* Colby in one of those other bookish places, and will follow him just about anywhere. The combination of his amazing book talks, his presentation style, and his passion for young readers make Sharp Reads a must read.

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Sarah’s Smorgasbord

By Sarah Allen

From the world of kid lit: insider interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, good resources, and bad drawings, delivered 2x a month from award winning children's author Sarah Allen.

Inkygirl by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

By Debbie Ridpath Ohi's Inkygirl Newsletter

Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. Her posts include nuts & bolts tips about the craft and biz, behind-the-scenes process, bibliophile comics.

Light, fun, inspiring art. Thoughtful and thought-provoking writing. Always informative and welcoming. Spending time with Debbie is like visiting with a neighbor.

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Lit With Amy Makechnie

Love stories, books, and creative inspiration from the author of The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair and other books for young people.

AT THE KID TABLE

By Rachel Michelle Wilson

Let’s explore the world like we’re sitting at the kid table — a celebration of books, art, and connection from a kidlit author-illustrator

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. On books, work, wellbeing & creativity. 5th literature Substack globally. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" —The Times

Ten Minute Artist with Adam Ming

Startup cofounder turned picture book illustrator. 📚 11 book deals in 2 years with top publishers. I write about Strategies and steps to help you: Make art daily, Break into Children’s Publishing and keep going without burning out.

SoNovelicious, Books & Reading & More Books

By Gayla Gray

All things books, reading and looking forward to retirement

Mittens and Boots

By Julie Turner

Children's book recommendations and activities

Ask the Agent (the Newsletter)

By Jennifer Laughran

children's book publishing, from an agent's point of view.

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