Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director

Worried about Titles? Beginnings? First Pages? Be sure to join us for this informative webinar. FREE to RYS Members, $20 for Non-Members. Replay available to RYS Members.

MOWMT 1: Fair-Weather Fairytales with Lynne Marie You might have heard that, as far as stories, everything has been done before, and that there’s nothing truly new under the sun. Well, that’s not exactly true! Yes, it’s correct that with most tales, ...

Here is our very first March On With Mentor Text post! Join in the fun, fundamentals and PRIZES!! It's a worthwhile event for writers and authors so please share far and wide to support the cause! Comment on the blog for a chance to win those prizes! www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-1...

Yeehaw! -- a roundup of fun! Enjoy!

2025-0813 Janet Bruins First Pages Event Formatting THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN FIRST PAGES EVENT OUR NEXT EVENT: Janet Bruins, Publisher, Picture Book Heist DATE: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 TIME: 7 - 8:30 PM EST PLACE: The Rate Your Story Zoo...

NEW EVENT: First Pages Session with Janet Bruins of Picture Book Heist! Check here for further information about the event, as well as how to sign up.

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Yes! We've had so much fun with them! Thanks for sharing!

JOIN US for a Twice As Nice First Pages Event! Two Editors - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7 - 8:15 PM EST
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Picture Book Storytelling Structures with Roxanne Troup
FREE to Rate Your Story Members (with Replay in our Forum)
Non-Members Can Purchase a Speedpass to Learning
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Celebrate National Go Birding Day with Lynn Street - PLUS Book Giveaway! Hi, readers, writers, and bird watchers, too! It's the last Saturday in April which means it's National Go Birding Day! And what better way to celebrate than with debut author, Lynn Street, and her in...

Did you know it’s #NationalGoBirdingDay? 🩵🐦 🪶
#SeasonsOfKidLit.com is celebrating in a big way - with debut author Lynn Street! Take a peek at her fact-filled interview & enter to win a copy of her new book, too. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...

Navigating the KidLit Weather with Editor Lynne Marie PLUS Multiple Giveaways! Hello, readers, writers, and weather watchers of all sorts! Today is April Showers Day, and what better way to celebrate than with editor Lynne Marie? Lynne Marie, weather guru and #SeasonsOfKidLit Co...

Check out this interview on Navigating Kid Lit Weather from #SeasonsOfKidLit with @literallylynne.bsky.social for some great insights and an awesome giveaway opportunity!
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3 of Page Turner Literary Agency’s books have made the @CBCBook Favorite Lists! Congratulations to @andrewchacket.bsky.social @jandolby.bsky.social @nadiatheartist.bsky.social Nico Ecenarro @literallylynne.bsky.social Brenda Sturgis The Little Press @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidsfaves #kidlit

Happy Book Birthday to HENNY PENNY'S WEATHER WORRIES = Five Qs with kidlit dynamo Lynne Marie + Book Launch invitation! - Erin Dealey, Children's Author Today on the Book Birthday blog we chat with kidlit dynamo Lynne Marie about her latest book HENNY PENNY'S WEATHER WORRIES

So happy to be featured today on Erin Dealey's wonderful blog! erindealey.com/book-birthda...

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - If you have not cast your vote for the #annadewdneyreadtogether #award, today is the last day to cast your vote. BROOMMATES is a FINALIST! We would love your support. Go to the link in the graphic or straight to the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Announcing Our February Guest Guru - Mary Boone! To start off the new year with a bang, we are happy to feature one of our top Non-Fiction Authors, Mary Boone. She will be giving Ratings and Feedback to four lucky Rate Your Story Members this month....

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BOOK GIVEAWAY: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT by Beth Anderson Beth Anderson has written another new Nonfiction picture book, HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: KATE WARNE AND THE RACE TO SAVE ABRAHAM LINCOLN, illustrated by Sally Wern Comport and published by Calkins Cre…

Rate Your Story Judge, Award-winning Non-Fiction Author Beth Anderson is on Kathy Temean's Writing and Illustrating blog today! Check it out and be sure to sign up for her launch and learn. Email RYS.CyberOffice@gmail.com for more information! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/01/16/b...

LYNNE MARIE’S ‘LONG AND WINDING ROAD’ to Traditional Publication–Plus a fabulous giveaway! Today’s guest post comes from Lynne Marie. She shares the story of her twenty-five year journey to traditional picture book publication. And what a journey it has been! After reading Lynne Ma…

Be sure to share this post and comment for a chance to win one of five opportunities to have an Ask Me Anything Session with Acquiring Editor at The Little Press / Director of Rate Your Story Lynne Marie alaynekaychristian.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/l... @alaynekaychristian.bsky.social

Rate Your Story is super excited to present a January 20th 7 PM Launch and Learn with Beth Anderson here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Beth Anderson @followers @highlight #nonfiction #NonFictionBooks #RateYourStory

Last month, we kicked off applications for a FREE Pacing Mentorship! For future opportunities (plus 18 Ratings/ Feedback, 11 Webinars (and replays), Mentor Text Talks, 1st Impressions Feedback & MORE) www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member Here are our winners... @jpuglow.bsky.social #RateYourStory

You are definitely one of our rising stars!

Kid Lit Inspiration Week: Guest Post with Lynne Marie It's Kid Lit Inspiration Week and we're thanking some of the people who've inspired us! Our week feature guest authors as follows: August 5th with Lori Dubbin August 6th with Lynne Marie August 7th wi...

It's #KidlitInspirationWeek and we have @literallylynne.bsky.social offering a half hour mentoring session and Heather Morris offering a query critique or PB critique! #kidlit

🌼 To enter, follow us and comment with someone who inspires you in writing or in life!

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Do not miss this AMAZING opportunity to learn and be inspired by Jodi More and win one of 20 copies of her dragon book #WhenADragonMovesIn for #AppreciateADragonDay! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/blog/categor... @AuthorHMacht @RateYourStory @WriterJodiMoore

A fun & modern #fairytale by
@literallylynne.bsky.social
and Eva Santana.

#picturebook #kidlit #kidlitreview #childrensbooks #librarybooks #storytime #reading #bookrecommendations #parents #teachers #librarians #writingcommunity #read #teacher #iteachreading #readaloud #SEL #rat #palacerat

Much going on this month at #RateYourStory! A Professional Series with @michele_mcavoy, a Guest Guru Opportunity with @EllenLWrites, Idea Webinar and Workshop with @Literally_Lynne and MORE! And don't forget to check out expert advice from @CMWriter4kids! conta.cc/3RZV0g7

I am hosting my last Kid Lit Creators / Mentor Text Talk for the 2023, with Sue Heavenrich - Please join us! FREE Admission! Replays available to Rate Your Story Members (www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member). #BookReading #AskAnAuthor #AuthorsOfFacebook #PictureBooks #PictureBooksforKids

Are you ready to take your #kidlit writing to the next level and focus on your craft! Check Out Rate Your Story where we offer perks and opportunities to help do just that! Spots are filling for 024, so be sure to reserve yours now! #mentor @Literally_Lynne www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member

It's become a Seasonal Tradition for Heather Macht and me to share our favorite books of the #Season! And here they are: www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-... Check Out THIS and other posts from our #SpreadTheJoy event for fun, fundamentals and prizes!

Celebrate the Season with Laura Baker and A Monsters Christmas! Check out the Interview and the Book Giveaway here: www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-... Don't forget to leave a comment and share to be eligible for the book prize and a BONUS prize from me! Heather Macht Lynne Marie

I'm in the Christmas Crunch, so bear with me as I catch up on posting these fabulous books! Viviane Elbee's Teach Your Giraffe To Ski is filled with winter fun! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-...

Ahoy, there, Mateys! Join #seasonsofkidlit in celebrating Christmas afloat on a boat with CHRISTMAS, AHOY! and Erin Dealey! Take a look at her books -- she's certainly a Celebration Connoisseur! amzn.to/3TvjAqv www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-... @authorhmacht.bsky.social

As a Kidlit Writing Coach and Mentor ( as well as the Director of www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member ) I was thrilled to have my critique featured on #WritersWithWrinkles with Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid on their podcast
podcasts.apple.com/podcast-epis... Be sure to check it out!

Today we are kicking off our #SpreadTheJoy event with Leslie Kimmelman and sharing the light for #Hanukkah! Spread the Joy with Leslie Kimmelman! (seasonsofkidlit.com) Be sure to join us! #SeasonsOfKidlit