You look like the kind of person that enjoys a funny children’s book. Am I right?
Kidlit Haha Week is the #1 event for all things kidlit humor. Because funny books are worth celebrating.
Starting April 1st through April 5th, you’ll find a new blog post written by a funny author and/or illustrator at Brittanypomales.com that will dive into the nitty-gritty of writing or drawing funny.
For FREE!
Each post also features a book giveaway. Make sure to comment on that days post to enter.
Although the posts are geared towards writers and illustrators, I invite everyone who loves funny children’s books to join in on the fun. Readers, librarians, teachers, booksellers! You can celebrate Kidlit Haha Week, too. Here’s how:
- Read a funny book or host a funny storytime event. (brownie points for leaving a review.)
- Talk about funny books—in person or online. If online, use the hashtag #kidlithahaweek
- Write a funny story with your class or library patrons.
Now without further ado, say hello to the voices of Kidlit HaHa Week 2026…
Day # 1 – Rachel Michele Wilson, author and illustrator of HOW TO PEE YOUR PANTS THE RIGHT WAY, TO CATCH A GHOST, and HOW TO ESCAPE A PLAYDATE THE FUN WAY (October, 2026)
Day # 2 – Ben Davis author of the POSTMAN PLANET series, the LENNY LEMMON series, THE PRIVATE BLOG OF JOE COWLEY, and more.
Day # 3 – Neil Sharpson author of DONT TRUST FISH and HELP! I’M BEING EATEN BY A BEAR (November, 2026)
Day # 4 – Michele McAvoy editor at The Little Press and author of WILLA THE WEREWOLF, COOKIES & MILK, THE GORILLA PICKED ME!, and more.
Day # 5 – Betsy Bird author of POP GOES THE NURSERY RHYME, LONG ROAD TO THE CIRCUS, anthology editor of THE FUNNY GIRL, blogger for School Library Journal, and host of the Fuse 8 n’ Kate Podcast.
Host – Brittany Pomales (me! 👋🏼) author of IT STARTED WITH A P and former PBparty judge.
And if you think the line-up is great, wait to you read the advice and funny wisdom they’ve got for you. (Betsy even curated a book list!)
Drop us a note if you’ll be joining us.
Let the Fun Begin – Grab Your Team Badge HERE
Kidlit Haha Week 2026 Day #2 – GRANDPAS WERE BEING BORN with Ben Davis
Kidlit Haha Week 2026 Day #3 – WE HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW with Neil Sharpson
Kidlit Haha Week 2026 Day #4 – AN EDITOR’S GUIDE TO HUMOR with Michele McAvoy
Kidlit Haha Week 2026 Day #5 – IF IT PLAYED IN PARIS, WILL IT PLAY IN PEORIA with Besty Bird
I’m looking forward to another year! Thanks for hosting this event, Brittany!
It’s my favorite week of the year!
This looks like fun! Thank you:)
Sounds like a great event. Will post something on my kid book blog as well.
Thank you, Cheryl! I appreciate you helping spread the word. 🙂
I’m am eager to learn from this funny crew! Thanks Brittany!
Thanks, Brittany, for the invitation to experience some fun humor,
Sounds fantastic! Where do we sign up?~!
Sounds amazing! I’ve read some of the books by your guest bloggers, in addition to yours. I’ll be sure to check out their new titles when they come out later this year.
I am so excited to participate! What a great line up!
Sounds so fun. Thanks!
BRITTANY: I just found out about KIDLIT HAHA WEEK, and IMMEDIATELY JUMPED over to your blog to find out more! I’M SO EXCITED! The world NEEDS humor—MORE NOW THAN EVER! THANK YOU for INSPIRING us to write stories to help bring healing to the world! I am a HUGE FAN of IT STARTED WITH A P, and CAN’T WAIT to read more HA!HA! books from you! THANK YOU!!!
Woohoo! I’m so glad you found us and will be joining us this week, Natalie!