TOPIC: The publishing industry changes daily, it seems. What are the most reliable sources for information on the currents and eddies that can affect how you navigate your creative career--publications? professional panels? best-seller lists? #kidlitchat
I also find talking to experienced indie booksellers is often a GREAT way to find out what's happening in bookselling & publishing, how books are sold.
Speaking of which, I highly recommend THE ART OF LIBROMANCY by @joshthelibromancer.bsky.social#kidlitchat
For anyone working in comics or graphic novels, the Kids Comics Unite group run by agent Janna Morishima is a great resource. #kidlitchatkidscomicsunite.com
To keep on top of publishing industry changes, I rely on SCBWI conferences, local monthly meetings and nat’l monthly newsletters. I use social media like BlueSky and the 12x12 Facebook group. I also sometimes read the Publishers Weekly newsletters. #kidlitchat
#kidlitchat I have an agent for kidlit, but the past few years I have worked with alot of reputable indie publishers illustrating for indie authors. It has come a long way in a few years.
I read the Publisher's Weekly Children's Bookshelf newsletter that gets delivered to my email. They have great articles on what's going on in publishing as well as deal announcements. #kidlitchat
I like the "Book Friends Forever" podcast hosted by editor Alvina Ling and author/illustrator Grace Lin. They regularly give publishing updates. #kidlitchat
I like PW for seeing what’s being acquired and by who, but also staying on top of the new shelf at the library to see what they are filling their stacks with.