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Chelsea DiCicco
@chelseadicicco.bsky.social
ADHD GIRL • Kidlit Writer, Blogger & Former Librarian • Author of 🅰︎🅳🅷🅳 🅰︎🅽🅳 🅼🅴 Feature Interview Host • Member of #SCBWI #WriteAcademy #WritingBarn #CourageToCreate PBParty Finalist 2025 www.chelseasworldofbooks.com
My @chelseadicicco.bsky.social "Featured Author" interview will go live 4/16! Read the story behind the story of GILBERT AND THE GHOST + a GIVEAWAY! Just comment to enter. Check out Chelsea's monthly author interviews here: chelseasworldofbooks.com/the-blog/ #kidlit #chelseasworldofbooks #giveaway
Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests. We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo! We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗 mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
Kicking off the IT STARTED WITH A P Blog Tour with @chelseadicicco.bsky.social! We chat about funny stories and delving into the key ingredients for mastering humor in picture books. chelseasworldofbooks.com/2025/03/19/m...
MARCH 19TH, 2025, FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH FUNNY CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR BRITTANY POMALES, CONDUCTED BY CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITER, BLOGGER, AND FORMER LIBRARIAN CHELSEA DICICCO - chelseasworldofbooks
In today’s Feature Interview, I’m talking with children’s book author Brittany Pomales. We’ll be sharing funny stories and delving into the key ingredients for mastering humor in picture books. What m...
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I had so much fun doing this interview with Bold Journey and hope there’s a thing or two in here that you find helpful and/or encouraging! boldjourney.com/meet-chelsea...
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Thank you @chelseadicicco.bsky.social for interviewing me about my writing process, SEL books, and the inspirations for my stories! #kidlit friends, check out the interview here: chelseasworldofbooks.com/2025/01/15/j...
JANUARY 2025 FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHILDREN’S AUTHOR LISA KATZENBERGER, CONDUCTED BY CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITER, BLOGGER, AND FORMER LIBRARIAN CHELSEA DICICCO
In this Feature Interview with Children's book author Lisa Katzenberger, we discuss ways to hone your writing craft, what SEL picture books are all about, and how to make them sing, and share some of ...
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Hi new #booktok friends! Get to know a little about me as a #kidlit author in this interview with @chelseadicicco.bsky.social. I talk about the inspiration behind my stories, working with a career coach, and developing emotional arcs in picture books. chelseasworldofbooks.com/2025/01/15/j...
JANUARY 2025 FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHILDREN’S AUTHOR LISA KATZENBERGER, CONDUCTED BY CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITER, BLOGGER, AND FORMER LIBRARIAN CHELSEA DICICCO
In this Feature Interview with Children's book author Lisa Katzenberger, we discuss ways to hone your writing craft, what SEL picture books are all about, and how to make them sing, and share some of ...
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This was a really cool way to start the new writing year! Thank you CanvasRebel Magazine for inviting me to be a guest! Such an honor. 🌟 My bucket is overflowing! canvasrebel.com/meet-chelsea...
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It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for… the official 2025 Feature Interview Guest List is here! Keep your eyes peeled for “guest teasers” and the official schedule 👀 * * * * * #featureinterviewguestlist2025 #writingcommunity #chelaseasworldofbooksliteraryblog
So far this year, I've had the absolute pleasure of interviewing 23 (soon to be 24 before the year is over) AMAZING literary guests for in my special feature interview literary segment on my Chelsea's World of Books website. I've learned so much from each of their stories and 1/
Thank you @chelseadicicco.bsky.social for interviewing me for your blog. I have loved reading your interviews and can't believe I am one now. #teachers #librarians - check out Chelsea's educational resources, too.
Chelsea DiCicco@chelseadicicco.bsky.social · 2y agoIn today’s Feature Interview, Stephanie Wildman @swildmansf.bsky.social talks about her inspirational journey to publishing that began at age 69 & how it’s never too late to pursue your dreams! chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/11/20/n...
In today’s Feature Interview, Stephanie Wildman @swildmansf.bsky.social talks about her inspirational journey to publishing that began at age 69 & how it’s never too late to pursue your dreams! chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/11/20/n...
NOVEMBER 20TH FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR STEPHANIE WILDMAN HOSTED BY KIDLIT AUTHOR AND CREATOR OF CHELSEA’S WORLD OF BOOKS LITERARY BLOG, CHELSEA DICICCO
In this Feature Interview, Stephanie Wildman talks about her inspirational journey to publishing that began at age 69- and how it’s never too late to pursue your dreams!
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Many thanks to @chelseadicicco.bsky.social for hosting me on her blog to chat all about my books and journey into the kidlit community. Check it out and get in on one of the three prizes I’m offering! chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/07/03/j...
JULY 3RD, 2024, FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATOR, LITERARY BLOGGER, AND CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR ANDREW HACKET, CONDUCTED BY KIDLIT BLOGGER & WRITER, CHELSEA DICICCO
Today, I’m talking with children’s book author, literary blogger, and educator Andrew Hacket. But before we jump into our interview, if this is your first time visiting the blog, here’s the scoop on ...
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If you want to learn nearly every morsel about my journey to publication and my career as a children's book author, this in-depth interview by @chelseadicicco.bsky.social is the place to be: chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/06/05/j... #chelseasworldofbooks #featureinterview #giveawayprize
JUNE 5TH, 2024, FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH ASL CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR, EARLY LITERACY CONSULTANT, AND FOUNDER OF SMALLTALK LEARNING, DAWN BABB PROCHOVNIC, CONDUCTED BY KIDLIT WRITER, BLOGGER, & LIBRARIAN,...
ASL and Early Literacy Children's Book Author, Dawn Prochovnic, shares the nitty-gritty details of her 20 year journey to publication, and tips, resources, and words of wisdom to help other writers an...
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Thanks for asking such great questions and for being such a fantastic resource to others in the #kidlit community, @chelseadicicco.bsky.social l chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/06/05/j... @gabycabezut.bsky.social l @jacobsouva.bsky.social
JUNE 5TH, 2024, FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH ASL CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR, EARLY LITERACY CONSULTANT, AND FOUNDER OF SMALLTALK LEARNING, DAWN BABB PROCHOVNIC, CONDUCTED BY KIDLIT WRITER, BLOGGER, & LIBRARIAN,...
ASL and Early Literacy Children's Book Author, Dawn Prochovnic, shares the nitty-gritty details of her 20 year journey to publication, and tips, resources, and words of wisdom to help other writers an...
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Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist whose style feels like traditional media, even if it's created digitally, who can create very, VERY cute dinos for a new beginning reader series. Reply here with images and a link to your portfolio. Please no emails (except from agents/reps). 💙❤️
Updated my Bluesky Lists w/ custom feeds that filter replies from some lists. debbieohi.link/bluesky-lists Examples: Indie bkstores w/NO replies Kidlit/YA Editors w/NO replies Kidlit/YA Agents w/NO replies cont'd
Just entered my PBParty Google form. Whew! Now, the waiting begins. But at least I can finally get some sleep. Sweet dreams, Kidlit. Sending you all my good vibes and "you can do it" words of encouragement. #PBParty #writingcommunity #contests Thanks again, Mindy! @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
The 2024 #PBParty contest window is officially open. Wahoooooo! You have until 8 pm EST to enter. The judges & I can't wait to read your entries. We're sending tons of good luck vibes & fairy dust your way. ✨✨✨✨ mindyalyseweiss.com/...
It’s Malory’s book birthday! Here are three easy ways to spread the love: #bookbirthday #adhdandme #neurodiversebooks #writingcommunity purchase/review here amzn.to/3SQJZNp
Who else is celebrating World Read Aloud day? And what are you reading? I’m reading All The Ways Home by Elsie Chapman. #worldreadaloudday #worldreadaloudday2024 #allthewayshome #elsiechapman #mg #reading
A morning well spent. Tea, stories, cats. What could be better?
To those disheartened by publisher rejections: I started submitting queries & manuscripts to kidlit publishers in 1995. During the 15 yrs before my first children's book contract, I sometimes felt like giving up. Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.
UPDATED: My Bluesky Starter Thread. Newest version can always be accessed via debbieohi.link/starter (link in my profile bio, too). Feel free to share with anyone who needs it! cont'd 👇🏼
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 #PBParty contest for unagented PB writers & author/illustrators. We have 65 amazing agents, editors & art directors participating so far. It's going to be another epic year! The judges & I can't wait. mindyalyseweiss.com/2024-pbparty...
2024 PBParty Annual Contest ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
The annual PBParty contest is for unagented writers and author/illustrators with finished and polished picture book manuscripts.
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