Coastline, bluffs in distance, ice plant in foreground.
Ice plant with purple flowers and beach with surf.
Pebbly beach, waves, and bluffs in the distance with a few clouds in a blue sky.
Today I pitched a lovely agent in person for the first time! Feeling proud! Now working on a few revisions from new critiques. Soaking up beautiful San Simeon! #scbwicencal #writingretreat
The title reads, Celebrate Spring with Kenzie's Little Tree & Author Alison McGauley. We see a picture of the front cover of the picture book Kenzie's Little Tree by Alison McGauley & Emilie Leduc, the Indigo logo, and a picture of Kenzie with her family around the little tree. At the bottom, the graphic reads, YOU ARE INVITED! What: March Break Author Event! Where: Indigo Kitchener, 225 Fairway Rd. South When: Thurs. March 19, 10:30-3
Author event at indigo Kitchener this March Break!
Thursday, March 19th from 10:30 - 3 PM
#kidlit #CanKidlit
@picturebookseh.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social
Watercolor and colored pencil illustration of a cute anthropomorphic fox in a cottage kitchen wearing a yellow sweater standing on a step stool with a mixing bowl. A little bluebird stands on a tipped over flour jar pointing accusingly at the goldfish on the counter. Illustration from the picture book Hazel & Herbert by Alexandra Thompson | Putnam 2026.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Alexandra and I’m a Maine based author & illustrator making books for kiddos.
See more of my work at alexandraco.com | Rep’d by Hannah Mann at Writers House.
#kidlit #kidlitartist
Happy Women's History Month! On the #12x12pb #podcast, 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 & Julie Hedlund reveal the intersections in their #picturebook #biographies on Queen Elizabeth II & Julie Andrews.
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#author #kidlit #writingforkids #womenshistorymonth #nonfiction
THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!! viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t... Please share to spread the word! #kidlit #iamwriting #contest #prizes
Soft serve ice cream on either side of text. SOFT SERVE KING by Dena Davis ATHANASSIOS THOMAS KARVELAS, FROM ATHENS TO AMERICA. DRIVING HIS ICE CREAM TRUCK ONE STEAMY DAY... KAPOW! TIRE GOES FLAT. TOM MOVES FAST. PLUGS INTO A POTTER'S SHOP. WHO WILL BUY SOFT SCOOPS? "WE WILL!" "CREAMY!" "DREAMY!" "MORE!" TOM BUYS THE STORE, MAKES A MAGIC MACHINE. CARVEL IS BORN!
Write a story with beginning, middle, and end for children in 50 words or less? Yes! Here's my entry for the annual 50 Precious Words contest. Best wishes to all the participants and gratitude to all the prize donors and to our generous contest creator, @viviankirkfield.bsky.social!
This year, the veteran children’s author has no fewer than three picture books hitting shelves, highlighting the impact of African American contributions to the United States and the value of setting as a historical bookmark.
10 Children’s Books on Architects and Architecture + 5 Signed Picture Book GIVEAWAY!
buff.ly/ntebwU7 via @pragmaticmom @jeannewharvey.bsky.social
#ReadYourWorld #Architects #picturebooks #biography #giveaway
Little boy with red hair, papers on his head, and a pen behind his ear on free background beside the text: 12 x 12, 12 Picture Books, 12 Months
@12x12challenge.bsky.social is a community of picture book writers where you will find encouragement , inspiration, education about craft and the publishing industry, critiques, and so much more! Come join us! 12x12challenge.com/membership/
NEW #PODCAST ALERT!
Kirsten W. Larson & Julie Hedlund discuss the joy of writing #nonfiction. Discover how fun this genre can be and learn all the resources #12x12pb has for nonfiction writers:
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#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky
I'm open to middle grade queries!
#MSWL
We are SO LUCKY to have Karly Dizon joining us in #12x12 for the 3rd year to critique #picturebook pitches and first pages. 4 sessions to get real-time, live feedback from an agent! You MUST be a member to attend & submit your pitches/pages. Join today #kidlit 12x12challenge.com/m...
Writers--I'm open to queries for the next few weeks. I'm looking for YA/MG/PB and adult and kid NF. Take a look at my #MSWL and see if we might be a good fit!
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/sh...
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
A fine review in @shelf-awareness.bsky.social for ZAMZAM FOR EVERYONE from @barefootbooks.bsky.social says “In the spirited, joyful #picturebook ... a girl, in Makkah with her family for Hajj, dedicates herself to sharing" www.shelf-awareness.com/sar3-issue.h...
Looking forward to working with Rob Sanders and learning how to craft a fabulous picture book biography! 🥰📚✍️
Congratulations to Sara Holly Ackerman on WOODS & WORDS: THE STORY OF POET MARY OLIVER receiving a Stonewall Children's Book Award Honor! We are thrilled for you!
#ala #yma #alayma #kidlit #amreading #amwriting #picturebooks #12x12pb
This week I sent $ to a friend in Minneapolis for first aid supplies & gas masks and rent and food. I called my senators & emailed them to filibuster, defund, anything & everything to stop lawless, criminal ICE agents. What else are we doing to stop the horror? Responsible for disabled adult.
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, PLENTY OF PANCAKES by @carriefinison.bsky.social, illustrated by @briannefarley.bsky.social (GP Putnam's Sons) out on Jan. 27.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... (+ more ways to win)
New podcast alert! Join Julie Hedlund & our first-ever podcast guest agent Adria Goetz of KT Literary discuss what editors want right now, how to make your work stand out, & SO much more.
Listen now: 12x12challenge.com/p...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast
#QueryTip (and #SubmissionTip):
A creator #bio is a few sentences about you. If you have education pertinent to your writing, include it. If not, don't (and don't worry.) Same is true for experience or awards--and if not, it's okay. End with a line that connects you to your project, like...
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The publishing industry is moving slowly, agents’ and editors’ acceptance percentages would seem discouraging, and yet I’m feeling inspired, motivated, optimistic to keep creating and to start querying agents and submitting to publishers who are open to unagented creators. I believe! 🔥☄️🪄✨
I have loved every moment listening to @adriagoetz.bsky.social! Thank you @juliefhedlund.bsky.social and @12x12challenge.bsky.social!
Love Sera’s webinars! Looking forward to this! 🥰
Award-winning author Chana Stiefel gives tips on the best ways for new writers to use the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge to support their dreams of being published.
Join the membership today! www.12x12challenge.com
These are the book censorship court cases to keep an eye on in 2026. They will impact *your* rights to use libraries and access a wide range of materials that reflect our diverse world.
bookriot.com/court-cases-...
Exciting #publishing news! My debut traditional #picturebook, My Life as an Asthmanaut, has gone to the printer! To celebrate, here's a peek at my back cover. I'm going to be a #published #author!
#asthma #kidlit #pb #picturebooks #WritingCommmunity #authorcommunity #disability #books #authorlife
What is going on in #picturebook #publishing? Is it slow for everyone or is it just you? Are global events affecting the industry?
Emma, Julie, and Kelli explore it all on the #PBSummit #Podcast
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#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky
Header graphic for Picture Books 101. One spot illustration shows an enthusiastic woman handing a big pile of papers to another woman. First woman is saying, "Here's my 8628 word epic picture book mss!" Another spot illustration shows a blue flower-decorated cup full of drawing and writing tools.
Illustrated diagram showing how a cover is attached to a self-ended picture book.
Curious why a standard picture book is 32 pages in traditional #KidLit trade publishing? And why NOT all 32 pages are for story content? In this #PictureBooks101 post, I explain picture book format & construction:
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