Lydia Lukidis's Blog

Hello world!! Welcome to my kidlit blog, Blissfully Bookish. I’m so excited today! I got to interview one of my mentors in the realm of nonfiction. Please say hi to Patricia Newman, here to discuss her new nonfiction picture book, Beatrice and the Nightingale, illustrated by Isabelle Follath, and published by Margaret Quinlin Books/Peachtree.     […]

Hello world!! Welcome to my kidlit blog, Blissfully Bookish. I’m so excited today! I got to interview one of my critique partners who I meet with once a month and whose work I have always admired. Please say hi to Mélina Mangal, here to discuss her new nonfiction board book, Flowers Bloom (Outside Our Window […]

Hello world!! Welcome to my kidlit blog, Blissfully Bookish. I’m so excited today! I had the privilege of interviewing my biggest nonfiction mentor. I got to know her a few years ago, and to my delight, not only is she passionate about what she does, but she’s also generous and honest with her knowledge (plus […]

Hello world!! Welcome to my kidlit blog, Blissfully Bookish. Guess what, today we have a special guest blog post and cover reveal!! Please say hi to author Melissa Koch, here to chat about some strategies in writing, researching, and exploring nonfiction topics. Plus, we’re doing a cover reveal for her latest book, The STONE BY […]

Hello world- Oh happy day! Today I get to reveal the cover for the second book in the Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog series: The Terrifying Turnip Takeover! (Yes. Turnips. Be afraid.) Fun fact: this whole thing started back in grade 5, when I created my very first comic called Squeak and Squeakette. It starred a […]

Hello world!! Welcome to my kidlit blog, Blissfully Bookish. Today is a special day because I get to present one of my book promotion friends, plus, she wrote abut one of my favorite topics! Please say hi to author Jilanne Hoffmann, here to discuss her new nonfiction PB, The Ocean’s Heart: The Tiny Creatures Essential […]

Hello world!! Welcome to my kidlit blog, Blissfully Bookish. Guess what? Today is a special day because I get to present one of my critique partners! I lover her work and was happy to see her new book come to fruition, it’s amazing how many edits she had to do. Please say hi to author […]

Hello world!! Welcome to my kidlit blog, Blissfully Bookish. Did you know I love butterflies? We probably all do! That’s why I’m excited to announce the next book. Please say hi to author Cynthia Mackey, here to discuss her new picture book, BUTTERFLY SEA illustrated by Marie-Laure Couët and published by Tielmour Press.     BUT […]

Hello world!! Welcome to my kidlit blog, Blissfully Bookish. I’m happy to be back blogging with my very first Q & A of 2026. And today, I get to feature another nonfiction book! Please say hi to author Carrie A. Pearson, here to discuss her new middle grade novel, Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science […]

Hello world- Happy New Year! May this year be filled with love, joy, health, and abundance. 2026 is going to rock! And now, I have great news, in fact, it’s great news x 3. 2. I’m ultra excited because my STEM book Deep, Deep Down: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench (illustrated by […]