Janelle is looking for agented and unagented BIPOC picture book authors who are ready to take their craft to the next level! So tag those friends and spread the word. Then go to www.pbrisingstars.com/janelle to get those apps in this weekend!
Since it’s our fifth and FINAL year, we want to make sure to reach every single eligible creator. That’s where you come in! Can you tag a friend who NEEDS to apply to Janelle?
A graphic introducing PB Rising Stars mentor Janelle Harper and her picture books: MY BLOCK LOOKS LIKE and SALON SATURDAY Tag an unagented or agented BIPOC picture book creator who should apply
Time for another spread the word post! Janelle Harper is an absolute powerhouse of an author. We cannot wait to see who she partners with for #pbrisingstars this year!
Janelle is looking for agented and unagented BIPOC picture book authors who are ready to take their craft to the next level! So tag those friends and spread the word. Then go to www.pbrisingstars.com/janelle to get those apps in this weekend!
Since it’s our fifth and FINAL year, we want to make sure to reach every single eligible creator. That’s where you come in! Can you tag a friend who NEEDS to apply to Janelle?
A graphic introducing PB Rising Stars mentor Janelle Harper and her picture books: MY BLOCK LOOKS LIKE and SALON SATURDAY Tag an unagented or agented BIPOC picture book creator who should apply
Time for another spread the word post! Janelle Harper is an absolute powerhouse of an author. We cannot wait to see who she partners with for #pbrisingstars this year!
With only 6 days left to apply to #pbrisingstars, will you take a challenge and commit to getting at least two more applications in this weekend?
www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
#kidlit #illustration #writing #picturebook
From humor with heart to absurd humor to nuanced humor, we know we have a mentor who should feel right to you!
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Humorous Text-Only Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Patricia Ana Kim Caroline Audrey Jenna A.J. Andrew Jasmine Sylvia Sara Jenny Anne Natasha Adam A banner below reads “review each mentor’s profile to check if you’re eligible to apply”. Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentorsto learn more!
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Humorous Author-Illustrators Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Anne Lian Jenny Kathryn Natasha Julia Nadia F. Adam A banner below reads “review each mentor’s profile to check if you’re eligible to apply”. Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentorsto learn more!
A yellow and orange graphic with a space suite holding a sign. Text says: 6 days left to apply.
A How to Apply Checklist: - click on a mentor’s profile - scroll down- click apply button - fill out google form and submit - check your email and spa folder after submitting for an email confirmation - subscribe to our newsletter
⭐️ if you’re funny and you know it, raise your hand! ⭐️
This year we have LOTS of mentors wanting to see your humorous text and/or art! So if you’re making kids laugh and ready to take it to the next level, make sure to add these mentors to your list of who to apply to!
#kidlit #author #illustrator
Then check out all of our other awesome mentors and apply widely!
www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
Since this is the FINAL year of PB Rising Stars, we need help making sure every eligible applicant knows about our program. So spread the word! Tag a friend-tell them to apply now!
With just one week left in the application period, we need YOU to comment, tag, and share!
www.pbrisngstars.com/steph
Steph is looking for unagented illustrators and author-illustrators!
Steph is a good fit for:
* Culturally-specific storytellers
* Highly creative projects
* Social Justice
* Illustrators working in Procreate
* LGBTQIA stories
* Non-traditional writers/artists
* Poetry
Graphic highlighting mentor Steph Littlebird. A headshot and book covers are featured with text: IT’S THE FIFTH AND FINAL YEAR OF OB RISING STARS (A FREE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR PICTURE BOOK CREATORS). Tag an unagented picture book illustrator or author-illustrator who should apply to be mentored by STEPH LITTLEBIRD
7 days left until mentee applications close.
Spread the #pbrisingstars love! Tag a friend who you know NEEDS to apply to work with Steph Littlebird!
For the final week that applications are open, we will be highlighting one mentor and encouraging you to apply and tag your friends who NEED to to know about this program!
So swipe through to see all of our mentors specifically looking to work on family stories. Check your eligibility and then apply, apply, APPLY!
www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
We love a good family story, and when we say we are ready to see yours, we mean it! Just like every story is different and unique, every family is too. And we want to see every type of family represented on the page!
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Family Stories Text-Only Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Pasha M.O. Gwendolyn Patricia Ana Kim Lesléa Namita Janelle Michael Jasmine Nada Rio Livia Sita Adam A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentorsto learn more!
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Family Stories Author-Illustrators Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Kathryn Aya Steph Nadia F. Adam A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentorsto learn more! ----------
A graphic with Orange and yellow swirls and a clip art spacesuit with a 7 in the helmet and holding a sign that says 7 Days Left Until mentee applications close. A bar at the bottom says apply now at www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
A How to Apply Checklist: - click on a mentor’s profile - scroll down- click apply button - fill out google form and submit - check your email and spa folder after submitting for an email confirmation - subscribe to our newsletter
⭐️ ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY!! ⭐️
We can’t believe that #PBRisingStars applications will close for the fifth and FINAL time in exactly one week!
That means NOW is the time to get another application in! So let’s look at a specific group of mentors!
#kidlit #author #illustrator #picturebook
From historical stories to bios to science, if you’re writing or illustrating nonfiction stories, we absolutely have a mentor for you! Just look at how absolutely stacked these graphics are! Visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors to check eligibility for each mentor and then get those applications in!!
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Nonfiction Text-Only Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Sara Livia Rio Tonya Kate Michael Janelle Nadia H. Melissa Audrey Patty Gwendolyn Lisa Charles Patricia Caroline Andrea M.O. Jenny Natasha Adam A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentorsto learn more! ----------
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Nonfiction Author-Illustrators & Illustrators Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Natasha Aya Jenny Adam A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentorsto learn more! ----------
Image 3: A yellow and orange graphic with a space suite and star balloon. Text says: Apply now February 27-March 13
Image 4: A How to Apply Checklist: - click on a mentor’s profile - scroll down- click apply button - fill out google form and submit - check your email and spa folder after submitting for an email confirmation - subscribe to our newsletter
⭐️Do you love telling true stories through text and/or art?⭐️
Nonfiction picture book creators are in luck! We have a LOT of mentors looking for your work!
#kidlit #pbrisingstars #picturebook #author #illustrator
No matter what kind of art you create, we have a mentor ready to help-even with picture book photography!
Look at all these mentors! Double check your eligibility for each one and send of those applications! Then tell us in the comments below if you applied!
www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Author-Illustrators Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the left corner: Charles Lian Julia Natasha Jenny Kathryn Aya Nadia F. Anne Steph Adam A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentorsto learn more! ----------
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Illustrators Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Jenny Anne Lian Steph Nadia F. Julia Adam A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentorsto learn more! ----------
Image 3: A yellow and orange graphic with a space suite and star balloon. Text says: Apply now February 27-March 13
Image 4: A How to Apply Checklist: - click on a mentor’s profile - scroll down- click apply button - fill out google form and submit - check your email and spa folder after submitting for an email confirmation - subscribe to our newsletter
⭐️Calling all Illustrators and Author-illustrators⭐️
This year, we received more interest in #pbrisingstars than ever before from the #kidlitart community! So we listened! We invited more artists than ever before to mentor for our fifth and FINAL year!
#illustration #picturebook #illustrator #author
We ALL need to uplift and support BIPOC creators. So while you’re applying widely, make sure to include these seven mentors on your list!
www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
That said, today we want to feature these incredible seven mentors who are open EXCLUSIVELY to BIPOC creators. Visit each of their profiles to check eligibility and wish lists and then apply away! The world needs YOUR stories. Kids need to see themselves reflected in books.
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: BIPOC Only Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Livia Janelle Nadia H. Sita Charles Andrea M.O. A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors to learn more!
A yellow and orange graphic with a space suite and star balloon. Text says: Apply now February 27-March 13
A How to Apply Checklist: - click on a mentor’s profile - scroll down- click apply button - fill out google form and submit - check your email and spa folder after submitting for an email confirmation - subscribe to our newsletter
One of the things we’re most proud of at #pbrisingstars is our commitment to create a space that reflects what publishing SHOULD look like! That’s why we hope our BIPOC applicants will apply widely to every mentor they are eligible for!
#kidlit #picturebook #author #illustrator
So if you don’t yet have an agent repped picture book deal, consider applying to our program! Swipe through to see who might be a good fit for your work!
www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors
Because we get it! Landing the agent doesn’t always mean everything falls right into place. And sometimes it even means MORE questions. How does going on submission work? How do you actually work with an agent? How do you navigate contracts? Even agented creators need mentorship!
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Agented Text-Only Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the left corner: Livia Kate Michael Janelle M.O. Andrea Lesléa Kim Caroline Adam A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentorsto learn more!
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Agented Author-Illustrators & Illustrators Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Lian Aya Nadia F. Adam A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentorsto learn more!
A yellow and orange graphic with a space suite and star balloon. Text says: Apply now February 27-March 13
How to Apply: - click on a mentor’s profile - scroll down- click apply button - fill out google form and submit - check your email and spa folder after submitting for an email confirmation - subscribe to our newsletter
⭐️Are you an agented pictured book creator, but just haven’t been able to snag that book deal yet?⭐️
We have good news for you!
A good number of our #PBRisingStars mentors are open to agented creators!
#picturebook #kidlit #illustrator #writer
And remember! You can play to other mentors than these. They are just the ones specifically asking for cultural stories!
Scroll through these slides to see all of our mentors hoping to connect with creators who make cultural stories. Then head on over to pbrisingstars.com/mentors to check your eligibility and apply to each of these incredible mentors!
#pbrisingstars #kidlit #picturebook #author #illustrator
We’re on the hunt for authors, illustrators, and author-illustrators creating cultural stories. We want to hear from you: the stories only you can tell. The stories the world needs. The stories just waiting for children who need to see themselves on bookshelves
A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Cultural Text-Only Authors Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Natasha M.O. Sylvia Rio Tonya Nada Jasmine Michael Janelle Nadia H Jenna Namita Lesléa Patty Kim Sita Ana Patricia Gwendolyn Andrea Pasha A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors to learn more!
Alt text: A graphic with a spaceship and stars against a black background introduces various PB Rising Stars Mentors. Text says: WHO SHOULD I APPLY TO? Mentors Seeking: Cultural Author-Illustrators & Illustrators Headshots and names of the following mentors appear in the right corner: Natasha Aya Nadia F. Steph A banner below reads "review each mentor's profile to check if you're eligible to apply". Please visit www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors to learn more!
Apply Now: February 27 to March 13
How to Apply checklist: - click on a mentor’s profile - scroll down- click apply button - fill out google form and submit - check your email and spa folder after submitting for an email confirmation - subscribe to our newsletter
⭐️Calling all Cultural Picture Book Creators⭐️
Are you ready to level up your craft?
Do you need help taking your story or art where you want it to go? A guiding hand to help you find the voice, the heart, and more?
