Substacks recommended by Elayne Crain, Writer of Childish Things

Recommended by Elayne Crain, Writer of Childish Things

I'm a children's book author, and review kids' books on my Wordpress blog. This space will have to find its own destiny. Perhaps you'd like to encourage its journey.

todays special

By Christian Robinson

stories, pictures, and food for thought from christian robinson

Drawing a Blank

By Jacob Souva

An honest and authentic newsletter about making books for kids, from author-illustrator Jacob Souva. Loads of encouragement for illustrators, authors, and makers. Inspiration for getting better at <waves at everything> this together.

Looking at Picture Books

By Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen

Conversations about how picture books work.

The Kidlit Help Desk

By Brittany Pomales

Hey! I’m Brittany…your story-sidekick, pun-deliverer, and kidlit cheerleader. The KidLit Help Desk is your place for all things Kidlit. I’m here to help you figure it out. So, pull up a chair. Your ticket’s open, and we’re making kidlit magic happen.

Mel's Notebook

By Melanie Conklin

Weekly fodder for creative living.

Odd Thoughts

By Kayla Stark

Updates and odd thoughts from me, Kayla Stark, about illustration, life, inspiration, and whatever else I might be up to.

Slowpoke

By Carson Ellis

Arts & Entertainment from Carson Ellis

Everyday Creative

By Bridgitte Rodguez

Finding the Creative in the everyday. Tips, ideas, photos, inspiration to bring creativity to all aspects of your life.

Story Street

By Jane Porter

A monthly newsletter from award-winning author and illustrator Jane Porter, all about making picture books, comics and community art - and all things fiddle-related

AT THE KID TABLE

By Rachel Michelle Wilson

I make books for kids now, because I hated the kid table as a kid. I longed to be treated as an equal. This newsletter is my invitation to adults to sit with the child they left behind. Will you sit with me AT THE KID TABLE?

Rhymes with Pizza

By Jen Gubicza

Design, writing and illustration. Studying the secrets behind what makes stories extraordinary.

PICTURE DAY

By Adam Rex

Hi, I'm Adam Rex—I write and illustrate kid's books. Mostly this is about that.

Do the Work

By Julie Falatko

How to get writing done when the distractions of modern life are coming at you fast.

Bob's Shea-nanigans!

By Bob Shea

Stories, drawings and friendship from America's favorite author.

Jon Klassen Things

thoughts and updates on my work as a picture book author / illustrator

Cats Got My Tongue

By Isabella Kung

Sometimes it's about writing and illustrating, other times it's about cats.

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.