Jessica is the author of Billy and the Hole, a darkly funny and refreshing take on toxic friendships. Her ability to weave just the right amount of macabre with laugh-out-loud moments and let the illustrations do their share of the heavy lifting sets her apart from other creators. It's true that there aren't really any new stories out there to tell, but rather how they are told that makes them new. Everything about Jessica's style feels fresh and new, and that's what I love a

There was something wonderful about every story submitted. So, without further ado, let's cheer for our champs!

Welcome, KidLit friends, to the 2026 #KidlitChuckleChallenge! The first-ever KidLit writing contest geared entirely toward HUMOR is back for its THIRD year in a row.

Julie interviews Ryan Rae Harbuck, whose stories create a much needed place across genres for characters who have disabilities, and invite the reader to get to know the whole, beautiful, complex people they are.

Get to know Tonnye Fletcher, author of MUSIC PLANTS HOPE and host of the PBJamz podcast!

Andi has a wealth of knowledge on craft, querying, and self-publishing, and I'm so excited to share a bit about her publishing journey here.

I'm so excited that my first creator interview of the new year (and my first since returning from a hiatus in 2025!) is with Christina. She's the author of 3 beautiful picture books...

A new initiative to support kidlit authors!