Karen Richard, MSc-SLP

Hi, I'm Karen Richard, a former #SLP and #Storyteller turned #StartUp founder and #AuthorCoach. Empowering aspiring #KidLit authors to fill the world with stories that matter. Self-Publishing Software and Support: made.live

Newly Updated! 60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen #ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit

Newly Updated! 45 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children’s Books buff.ly/3xLMk5p via @pragmaticmom #Jewish #KidLit #contemporary

Newly Updated! 30 Wonderful Multicultural Board Books for Babies and Toddlers buff.ly/3uWm82Z via @pragmaticmom #ReadYourWorld #boardbooks #diverse

Adding this to my list! Haven’t read it yet but I imagine it will be a fabulous book for all schools to have on their shelves.

🇨🇦 Canadian Authors! 🇨🇦

It's always been the case that "buying" an ebook from amazon was only actually a loan they could rescind at any point, but lately Amazon have gone harder on this, and it is 100% so that they can wipe banned books from your libraries without your consent. Buy direct from authors. Get your files.

@juliusgoat.bsky.social

Yes!! I’ve been hearing/reading/saying this for weeks. This is what they want you to pay attention to. It’s a distraction from everything else that’s happening in the background. Pay attention. Look deeper.

…orrrr… we could just celebrate any kid who reads for fun, entertainment, or any other reason. Never mind how gross it is to add a pinch of food shaming?!

Are picture books undervalued? Author and LoC Ambassador for young people’s literature Mac Barnett thinks so — and so do I. #KidLit #literacy #reading #publishing #selfpublishing www.npr.org/2025/02/07/n...

For my friends looking to support more 🇨🇦 businesses. Here's a great list or Canadian brands to look for on store shelves. Screenshot it, save it to your favorites, and check it out next time you go shopping. #shopCanadian

I am so proud to see SIXTEEN Canadian books made the ALA's 2025 Rainbow Book List. Want to know how to support 🇨🇦 and 🏳️‍🌈 authors? #buyCanadianBooks !! Representation matters. Bravo, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Amazing news for those looking for alternatives!!

Great reminder about process and progress… #writingcommunity

Trying to keep up with copyright and AI? We have a recent update from @copyrightalliance.org !!

It’s 🎉 #KidLitArtPostcard 🎉 day! The perfect day to find your ideal illustration style or the artist for your next project. Check it out and make some connections!!

#TLSkyChat A6: The ALSC Notable Children's Books List was released last week. www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...

My TBR pile just keeps growing

🚨Attention PB authors looking for illustration inspiration! Check out #KidLitArtPostcard day (tomorrow). A great opportunity to find your ideal art style (and maybe your next illustrator).

So happy I finally made the leap over here. Reminiscent of early-days Twitter. Please, please, please don't let this place get taken over by idiots! Seriously wondering what took me so long.

Still one of my favorites. Gifted to countless preschoolers heading to kindergarten. Still do this with my sometimes "too cool for mom" 11yo. #audreypenn forever!

Heads up aspiring #kidlit authors!! This thread is a GREAT place to search for an illustrator for your next (or current) project!

The 23 Most Banned Picture Books of the 2023-24 School Year. Many titles are sure to surprise you. *Immediately adds all to cart* Remember to support your local #bookshop! Even if they don't have these titles in stock, most would be *ecstatic* to bring them in for you! pen.org/banned-pictu...

@bookshop-org.bsky.social any plans for 🇨🇦?

This looks like a great find, given that he world lately. Thanks!!

Hey #kidlit, with everything going on in the world I think we could all use a collective reminder. *Why* do you choose to make books for children?

There’s hope for the #kidlit community here!

Fabulous read for #indieauthors wanting to get their books into libraries

Did you know your public library's hoopla digital collections are absolutely destroying their budget? That prices have gone up in some instances of over 400%, while library budgets have been stagnant or cut? Everything you should know as a library user: bookriot.com/library-hoop...

Wordless books were my absolute favorite for working with young kids and struggling communicators as an SLP!!

Your regular reminder that there is no wrong medium for reading. Comic books, light novels, RPGs, games, ebooks, magazines all have text that tests comprehension - they demand you follow a story. Novels, short stories, poems are great, but any form of reading is fine, and opens the gate to more.