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This month is a very special month, do you know why? I can see all of you scratching your heads, trying to guess what the reason might be. Let me help you out no it has nothing to do with Easter. Did that help? Hmmm…. No you’re right that didn’t narrow it down much either. It has nothing to do with birthday, anniversary, or party. Or does it……..



Did you guess it?? Not yet!? Okay, okay, I won’t keep you guessing anymore. It’s really mean on my part to keep you in suspense, wondering what in the world is this girl blabbing on and on about.



Okay here it is, are you ready? Come a little bit close to the screen so you can hear…


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That’s too close! Back up just a little!



Much better, thank you! Okay are you ready! Of course you are, I already asked that didn’t I? HAHA! Okay, Okay, for reals this time I promise!!

IT’S THE 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF KID LITERATURE!! WHOOO HOOOO!!



(Background filled with shouts, laughter, and bubbly being poured into glasses)



In honor of the 1 year anniversary for Kid Literature Karen Emma Hall, (founder) Steve Conoboy, Cat Michael’s, along with myself and other contributors have been thinking just how on earth are we going to celebrate this!?! Well, I am here to tell you that we have come up with a smashing way to celebrate! How you ask??

Come closer….

Oh wait, let’s not do this again. I’ll just tell you. Wait for it…. Wait for it… With a weeklong party! WOOT WOOT!! We are going to have videos, games, giveaways and more! Each day starting the 13-19th of April we will be having oodles and oodles of fun!


The Kid Literature Community did not form overnight. We came together as authors with a shared love of not only writing, but also that of reading children’s books (especially picture books). We wanted to create a place where not only could we share our works, but to encourage each other. To grow, to give back. Everything we do, we do it for the kids. That is something we have said since day one, and that is something that will never change. Everything comes back full circle for the kids, and because of the kids.

It was one year ago today that Karen started proposing the idea. Soon, that idea became a reality. Kid Literature became something bigger than any of us could have dreamed of! Kid Literature is made up not just from us Admins, but it is comprised of all of you too! Our supporters, our fans, our friends!

We couldn’t do this without all of you!



Because of this special week, I have decided to dedicate this month of blogs to Kid Literature. The community, the people, and the books. Kid Literature gives so much to all us as writers, parents and most importantly, the children.

So do join us next week for a fabulous party! I assure you it will be a week that you will not soon forget!




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This week marks the One year anniversary for Kid Literature (formerly known as Kid Literature Authors). I am ever so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community of authors, illustrators, and readers alike. It was this time last year a group of authors came together over a common thread, our love a reading, especially children’s books.

A little bit about Kid Literature



All of us apart of Kid Literature are writers, illustrators, parents, teachers and overall lovers of books. Striving to bridge the gap of books sitting on a shelf collecting dust, to enjoying what you are reading. All of us banning together to get books into the hands that matter the most important readers, the children. Trying to cultivate a love of reading in our young ones.

Kid Literature (or otherwise known as KL) is more than just a place to post about books, it has become a community. A place to share and receive encouragement. A place where you can go as a writer, a parent, or just lover of books, and share your insights. Your comments, your feelings, a place where you are surrounded by fellow bookies.

How did Kid Literature come about?

Things don’t just happen overnight, right? You’re right, they don’t. Like anything, it all started with an idea. That Idea came from founder Karen Emma Hall.

A group of us formed on twitter, we supported each other, shared thoughtful quotes and encouragement. We were all fellow authors with the same goal, getting our books into the hands of readers. How and where would we do this?

Karen approached us with the idea of starting a group online where other fellow authors would be able to join. A place where we could share our books with other individuals, and where we could share their books too. We would tell our friends about it inviting them to join, and all of us would share in making posts. And thus, Kid Literature was borne!

What started off as a simple plan, quickly grew like wildfire! Before we knew it KL had become its own entity! With more than 17k followers on Twitter, over 3,000k likes on Facebook, and over 800 followers on Pinterest! KL has become bigger than any of us could have imagined! All of it started with an idea, and little by little it became something more. Made of up a little bit of all of us, little bits of books and magic.



What does Kid Literature mean to me?

I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to have a share in Kid Literature from the ground up. Karen’s idea has grown and blossomed into something that I don’t think any of us could have imagined possible! I’ve have learned so much from all of these wonderful people I work with, friendships and bonds have been created that I never expected.

What started off as just something fun to do and share ideas, has resulted in a support system. A support system that has grown so massive that it’s hard to look back and remember a time before I had this. I do not know what I would do without ones like Karen, Cat, Steve, and Carolin, just to name a few of the many wonderful people apart of KL. In short, KL has become my writing family!

So I say to any of you who have not had the opportunity to visit this wonderful page, please don’t wait any longer! If you are looking for help starting out in writing, looking to share your latest book, or just need an inspirational quote; then Kid Literature is the place for you.

I am sure everyone has heard the saying It takes a village. That “village” applies to every aspect in writing! Writing can be, and often is a lonely road, but it doesn’t have to be! KL offers so much support, but just like with anything you have to be willing to accept it. So hop on over to the Facebook page, give us a like and let the magic begin!

This is what Kid Literature means to me. In a couple of weeks we will hear from Karen Emma Hall, Cat Michaels, and Carolin Palmer as they share with all of us what the Magic of Kid Literature Means to them.

Have you been a part of Kid Literature from the start, or have you just recently joined the community? Have you found KL to be helpful and fun place to visit? Please Leave a comment in the section below, and tell us what Kid Literature means to you?

In the meantime, here is a video of a look back over KL’s first year. To learn more about Kid Literature visit their new website! www.kidliteratureauthors.com or follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/kidliterature

Don’t forget to click enter the Giveaway for the chance to win oodles of prizes!

Kid Literature 1st Year Anniversary Video