Kris DeCaro

Kid Lit Writer. Working mom. Dyslexic. I shall leave my amusing mumbles here. rep’d by @readbystephanie 12x12 SCBWI #KidLitChuckleChallenge co-founder

[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

Let us not to the anxieties of Monday,
give in.

- if Shakespeare was a millenial mom

[Julie Hauswirth @JulieHauswirth]

It's a great day to pre-order IF MY SISTER WERE A WORM!
Now through March 26th, head over to @BNBuzz and use the code PREORDER25 for 25% off!
#picturebooks #kidlit #writingcommunity
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[Brittany Pomales | IT STARTED WITH A P @BrittanyPomales]

You look like the kind of person that enjoys a funny children’s book. Am I right?

Say hello to the voices of Kidlit HaHa Week 2026…

[April Berry @AprilBerryBooks]

NEW BOOK MAIL! This #PictureBookPostcard is SO MUCH FUN!

TINY HIKER
Written by Natasha Zimmers
Pictures by @JaimieMacG
Published by @orcabook

Explore the wild with Tiny Hiker and read the blog post here: https://t.co/pahGBuJn8k

#kidlit #nature #writingcommunity

[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

What does cutting words look like? #PictureBooks #kidlit #writing

[Mindy Alyse Weiss @MindyAlyseWeiss]

Enter to win a critique of a PB or 5 pages/synopsis of an MG by author Heather Gallagher.

Plus, the #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is open. Wahoooo! Write a new PB, then hop on the Critique Train to give & receive feedback.

Good luck!

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[Mindy Alyse Weiss @MindyAlyseWeiss]

Let's keep the party going! You're welcome to chime in, even if you didn't enter the #PBParty contest. 💗

What's your main character's favorite dish or sweet treat? Even if it isn't in your manuscript, this can help you know your character better.

[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

Do you love when you know something the character doesn’t? That’s called dramatic irony and PBs use it for humor and tension! Check out my blog all about it!

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[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

Agree! Great post on craft!

[Patricia Brown @Freckleface_5]

What a great post! I enjoyed learning about different page turn techniques and look forward to incorporating them in my writing. @dannabananalove @Literally_Lynne @RateYourStory https://t.co/lzbXMNOBla

[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

New site is up! https://t.co/0mDgNz8Vuc

Designed by Websy Daisy - highly recommended!

[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

A convo w a CP:

CP: is this interesting enough to write a PB? I find it fascinating.

Me: if you are fascinated by this enough to write about it, your passion for the project will be able to be felt by others.

Write what you want. Not always to trends.

[Brittany Pomales | IT STARTED WITH A P @BrittanyPomales]

It’s time for another round of…

Kidlit Haha Week GUESS WHO!

This picture book author/illustrator wrote the hilarious ‘How to’ book you didn’t know you needed. Do you know who it is?

Comment your guess below. 👇

[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

Hi #kidlit friends! I am an agented author and I am waiting, and waiting isn’t easy. Do you want a fresh set of eyes on a #PB manuscript? Message me!

[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

When I’m writing YA I love seeing the word counter go up. When I’m writing PBs I dread it.

Sigh

[Brittany Pomales | IT STARTED WITH A P @BrittanyPomales]

Mark your calendar, Folks.

I’m working on the line-up for this year’s Kidlit Haha Week, the #1 week for all things kidlit humor (April 1st - 5th), and y’all are in for a treat!

[April Berry @AprilBerryBooks]

I'm super excited for today's #PictureBookPostcard from @AndrewCHacket's newest picture book, In This Classroom.

Read the full postcard and blog post here: https://t.co/JXmQDL1YkO

I just love getting mail, don't you? #kidlit #WritingCommunity

[April Berry @AprilBerryBooks]

The news is out!✨ I'm starting a new book blog called PICTURE BOOK POSTCARDS.

If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.

More details: https://t.co/OvKScF1F9x
#amwriting #kidlit #writingcommunity

[Julie Hauswirth @JulieHauswirth]

I can’t say enough wonderful things about these two! #Kidlit friends, @LawyerBri and @garnett_nicole can help take your #picturebook MS to the next level. And they’re offering $20 off!! 🥳

[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

This is my CP’s debut and it is such an amazing story! Everyone look out for this one!!

[Jennifer Lowe @JenZLowe]

I'm thrilled to share that my debut picture book, Flatville's 42 Folds, illustrated by Shaw Nielsen, will launch in Summer 2027!

[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

@HeidiMcfadzean Thank you!

[Kris DeCaro @MusingMomMumble]

So, I tried to write a #halloweensie entry, but it came out YA so I didn’t submit it. Still, it was a fun exercise!