Happy Holidays, Cynsational readers!
Effective immediately, Cynsations is on winter hiatus. Read the posts from our most recent series here:
- Author Interview: Writing, Teaching & a New MFA Program with Martha Brokenbrough
- New Voices: Author Cathy Petter on Picture Book Revision, the Author-Editor Relationship & Embracing Inspiration
- In Memory: Author-Illustrator Jeanette Winter
- Cynsational Books of 2025
The American Library Association Youth Media Awards announcement will take place at 10 a.m. Central Time on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 and will be livestreamed at ala.unikron.com and on the ALA Facebook page.
Cynsations will return in February with more inspiration, insights, and information on children’s-YA writing, illustration, literature, and publishing.
In the meantime, you’re welcome keep up on those topics with me at Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads and Bluesky.
But first, let’s raise a cup of cocoa to Cynsations Editor-in-Chief Gayleen Rabakukk, Industry News Reporter Gail Vannelli, and Cynterns Suma Subramaniam, AJ Eversole, and Mitu Malhotra.
I’m oh-so grateful for their excellent efforts throughout the year. They worked hard to keep you updated on industry news, to feature exciting voices and new releases, and to highlight educational, professional, and craft-development opportunities.
To our wonderful readers, we send our thanks! Mvto!
We’re so appreciative of your ongoing attention, signal boosts, and all you do!
We look forward to reconnecting in 2026!