KidLit Mega Feed

KidLit Mega Feed is collaborative feed w/ #kidlit & related hashtags from curated kidlit lists. Posts only, no replies. More info, how to post, check if you can post: https://blueskyfeedcreator.com/p/debbieohi.com/kidlit

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Welcome to the KidLit Feed, which scans for kidlit-related posts from Lists actively moderated by members of the Bluesky kidlit community. Filters out replies. Admin: Debbie Ridpath Ohi, Brian Kirby, Charlene Chua.

Not sure if you can post to the feed? You can check here: 👇🏼

(please note: search is case-sensitive)

If you CAN post to the feed, it means you are on at least one a moderated Bluesky List maintained by someone in the kidlit community. See "How do I post in the KidLit Feed?" in the FAQs in the next section.

If your name does NOT come up:

Make sure your are entering your Bluesky username correctly. Search is case-sensitive.
Try again in 24 hours. If you were only added to a List recently, the List may not have been synced with the feed yet.
Try a test post, hashtagged with #kidlit. Note that the feed only picks up posts and NOT replies. Depending on Bluesky, your post should appear within 15 minutes (usually shorter).
If you still are not able to post to the feed, browse the list of Moderators further down on this page and find out how to get added to the appropriate list(s). Please check the About tab of their Lists for instructions on how to get added.

KIDLIT FEED FAQS

Also see Brian Kirby's excellent explainer post, The KidLit Mega Feed!

What is the KidLit Feed? The KidLit feed is for those interested in reading, writing, illustrating, or publishing books for young people. Note that this feed draws from MULTIPLE kidlit-focused Lists from different people, not just one person's List(s).

How do I post in the KidLit Feed? If your name was found in the "can I post to this feed" query above, then all you have to do is post with the #kidlit hashtag.

Other hashtags (#YAlit, for instance) and kidlit-related keywords are also picked up. Note that the post has to be a POST, not a reply.

I'm confused. There are other KidLit Feeds. Can't you combine them? Even if there was a way to combine Feeds, it wouldn't be practical since not all Feeds are actively moderated or agree to the same guidelines. We use Lists instead.

I'm on a List that's listed on Debbie's Unofficial Guide. Why can't I post to the Mega Feed? Because the List owner hasn't asked Debbie to add the List to the KidLit Mega Feed after agreeing to the moderation guidelines).

Why not just include ANY post with the #kidlit hashtag? Because that would mean ANYONE who posts with the hashtag could post to the feed, including spammers, trolls, and other bad actors. The advantage of using Lists is that they are already being curated by someone in the kidlit community. This prevents random people from posting to the KidLit feed.

How are Moderators chosen? Do I have to be an "influencer"? No, you don't have to be an "influencer." Anyone can create a List on Bluesky. One of the goals of this KidLit feed is to help boost a wider range of voices, NOT just "influencers."

You need to include more (creator type/topic) posts in your feed! You're probably right! Feel free to create a List to help us improve our Feed; we'd love that.

I have a KidLit List but it looks like you already have one like it. Could it still be added? If you plan to actively maintain it and agree to the guidelines, then overlap is fine. By "actively maintain", we mean continue to add people, cull when necessary. However, you'll likely get more attention for your List if it's one that is relatively unique and important to you. Examples: Canadian MG Humor Writers, PB authors who write STEM books, etc.

GUIDELINES

What are the guidelines for being a Moderator? As a moderator who would like to be added, you need to be willing to MODERATE your list to deal with spammers and other bad actors (removing that person from your list if necessary).

Types of behaviour that will not be tolerated on the feed:

Hate speech, inciting flamewars, etc.
Spamming, including purposely flooding the feed with the same sort of post over and over.

Moderators and/or Lists who don't abide by the feed rules will be removed.

If you are a member of the kidlit community active on Bluesky and have a kidlit-focused List (ideally with a specific topic, not just "kidlit writers on Bluesky" etc. ) which you are actively moderating and agree to guidelines above, please let us know!

KIDLIT FEED ADMIN

Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com (ADMIN) : General KidLit list + general KidLit Community feed based on the list. If you're looking for a less curated and more fun-chatty kidlit feed, do check it out! Also see Brian's other Lists, incl. #kidlitchat and #pbparty focused lists, KIDLIT Moderators.

Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social (ADMIN): Kidlit/YA Illustrators lists. Charlene also co-hosts the KidLitArt chat and has a #KidLitArt feed

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com (ADMIN) - Is currently in the process of culling/downsizing Lists because she currently has WAY TOO MANY. 😁

KIDLIT FEED LIST MODERATORS

How to find Lists: Go to the List Moderator's Bluesky profile, click on their LISTS tab. Note that only the Lists beside each Moderator's name below are being actively maintained AND fed into the KidLit Feed.

To be added to any of these lists, check the About tab of a List for instructions. Please ask NICELY. These Moderators are all volunteers.

KIDLIT/YA LIST MODERATORS: 🙂 Jaymie Heilman @jaymieh.bsky.social: focus on YA.

Diana Sousa @dianasousaart.bsky.social: focus on Comics.

Erica Lee Schlaikjer @ericaleewrites.bsky.social: KidLit Illustrators.

12x12 Picture Book Writing Challenge - Moderated byJulie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social: 12x12 Member List

Kellie Nicely @kellienicely.bsky.social: Many art-focused feeds & lists, including Kidlit Art!🎨.

The KidLit Mega Feed also searches other types of curated Lists, like literary agency and client lists, etc.

REMINDER: The KidLit Mega Feed and feeds mentioned above are only some of many kid-focused feeds out there! If someone has created Lists and Feeds, you'll find them on their Profile tabs.

Do you have a kidlit-focused List you actively maintain and agree to moderate according to the guidelines listed above in the FAQ? Please fill out this form.

NOTE: This feed is still a work-in-progress and run by volunteers. Special thanks to Rose Wang, Brian LaRossa, Bossett (who not only helped Debbie with tech advice but also let her use the Science Feed and FAQs as a model), Dani cRabaiotti and other Science feed moderators, and Eddie (BlueskyFeedCreator.com developer).