It's ALIVE! The #SeasonsOfKidLit Book Awards Contest is officially back @ SeasonsOfKidLit.com + NEWS!

Hi authors, illustrators, agents, publishers, and #kidlit creators of all kinds!

Lynne Marie and I are absolutely THRILLED to announce that the #SeasonsofKidLit 2026 Book Awards are officially LIVE at seasonsofkidlit.com! 🎉📚

We're already receiving entries and couldn't be more excited to see the amazing seasonal and holiday-themed books and manuscripts being shared with us.

If you have a seasonal book that's been published or a holiday manuscript you'd love to celebrate, head over to our official rules page for submission details at 2026 Book Awards | SeasonsOfKidlit.

Want a peek at last year's winners? You can find them here.

We can't wait to read your books and manuscripts, discover new seasonal stories, and celebrate and promote seasonal #kidlit alongside this wonderful #kidlit community. 🫶🖤

UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay tuned - we have TWO authors featured next week!

On 6/22, join us for a closer look at Mary Helen Berg's new book with Sue Todd - Enough To Share - a wonderful read for World Rainforest Day!

Join Andi Chitty as she shares her adorable book with Sandra Attema-Welte, The Waga-Laga Bugs Want To Play for Insect Week! She'll be talking about her journey to publication on 6/24!

LAUNCH AND LEARN

Join #SeasonsOfKidLit's Lynne Marie for a Fun and Festive Launch and Learn for her and Dea Lenihan's A Slice of America, with special guest Judy Cooper! Includes a copy of the book, a Draw with Dea Session, a reading and the webinar for only $17.50!!! REPLAY AVAILABLE to Registered Rate Your Story Members! Register here.  

Thank you for your support, as always! We appreciate all the blog love, shares, likes, featured books, and encouragement, as well as everything you do to support so many amazing creators in the #kidlit community.

Sincerely,

Heather & Lynne Marie