Amy Houts

Award-winning author of 100+ #picturebooks Love, Faith & Family Repped by @StephanieCardel

[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

So honored to win this award. It's the most important book I've written, a faith-based picture book about God's call to take care of Earth. I hope winning helps to raise #ClimateAwareness to fight this existential threat. #EarthDay #kidlit #kidlitart #MissouriWriters

[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

@PhyllisHarris @kathleeneclark3 Wow! So thrilled for you, Phyllis!

[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

Are you traveling with young children this summer? Read my newsletter to find out the best snacks. Click on the link to read the full article. Enjoy! https://t.co/aSgs8zibAQ

[Phyllis Harris @PhyllisHarris]

It has truly been miraculous to see Claude as the #1 Amazon new release for the past 7 days. I am so grateful to Familius and to ALL of you who have followed along and supported me along this journey. I have tried to enjoy every moment of it.

[Karen Boss 🦩 @kbworld33]

Picture Book Palooza PB Query Fest deadline is Monday! (June 1) There's still time!

[Carolyn B. Fraiser 🌙🌲 @CarolynBFraiser]

EEEK! Look what arrived today! MUSIC PLANTS HOPE by @tonnyef and Natalia Bruno at @ReycraftBooks -- what an amazing story and stunning illustrations!

Happy Book Birthday!!! 🧁

#KidLit #PictureBooks #NewRelease

[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

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[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

Read my latest Substack newsletter for #parents of young children, #preschool #teachers, #grandparents. "Raising #Readers and Writers: Create Your Own Books to Engage Young Children in Reading and Writing." See link in comments.

[Sue Irwin @SueIrwinWrites]

This little board book has its very own website - and it's now live! https://t.co/efsLnzWJLS 🐦📚 #amwriting #Christian #kidlit #boardbooks @BHpub

[Carolyn B. Fraiser 🌙🌲 @CarolynBFraiser]

Looking for books to celebrate #EarthDay? My publisher, @familiustalk publishes several. This is just one of them!

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#kidlit #picturebooks #masonjar #homesteading

[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

Happy Earth Day! #EarthDay2026

[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

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[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

#EarthDay2026 is Wednesday! Celebrate the Earth God created with my #awardwinning #EarthDay book from a #faith perspective, God's Earth is Something to Fight For. Currently on #sale from Bushel & Peck Books B2G2 #free! (See link in comments.)

[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

Thank you, Carol Federlin Baldwin, @Write2Ignite, and author JJ Johnson for the wonderful Master Class on writing humorous children's books! I learned so much and enjoyed meeting with Pam, Rona, @SueIrwinWrites, Jennifer, and Cynthya in our breakout session.

[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

https://t.co/MxWmWVJ7DH Read my April newsletter for creating precious memories with #grandchildren.

[Valerie Fentress @FentressValerie]

Happy Easter All!

It is this redemptive story that we all crave.

[Heather Macht @AuthorHMacht]

We’re celebrating #Easter in the best way possible-with books!

Hop on by #SeasonsOfKidLit for an interview w/author @dannabananalove & her adorable #springtime reads!

Check out the inspiration behind her new book & and enter to win her #bookgiveaway!

https://t.co/DMqjLK7LLy

[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

Said of my latest newsletter, The Joy of Grandparenting: "I love this, Amy! What a fun list of ideas for grandparents!"
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[Phyllis Harris @PhyllisHarris]

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! Today I am sharing art from #TheDayKindnessCame, publishing October 2026. This one is near and dear to my heart and may end up being my #legacy book. I have had a passion for creating #kidlit for a long time and hope to continue. @KTerrette

[Amy Houts @AmyHouts]

Looking forward to his (online, April 18) Master Class in learning how to write humor for kids and teens hosted by Write2Ignite! I’ve attended a few and they are fantastic! After spending a Saturday, I had the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to succeed. https://t.co/xjwoYeUQGH

[Monarch Educational Services, LLC @jenlowrywrites]

Look who's the "Illustrator of the Week" in https://t.co/jcWfquMVRd! Berna Datema! Berna illustrated @AmyHouts book, In the Witch's House published by Monarch Educational Services LLC Boutique Press. Congrats to the other artist chosen, too! #illustrator #artist