Another picture book rejection, another excuse to eat ice cream! I've eaten A LOT this year...😭That much closer to a YES!
Cry Ice Cream
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Cindy Sommer
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Award-winning children's book author of PB SAVING KATE'S FLOWERS (Arbordale) Crystal Kite winner, #KidLit, #SCBWI, #12X12PB Gold Member, ISO Agent, Querying PBs. www.cindysommer.com
Did everyone see the prize winners list for Rate Your Story's March On With Mentor Texts? Congratulations to all the winners! www.rateyourstory.org/post/finally...
Finally! March On With Mentor Text Winners!
This post has been a long time coming (my sincere apologies), but unfortunately it took me longer than expected to sort out the winners due to many reasons, including a tragic death in the family, a s...
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Thanks for all the likes and re-posts for #Questpit today! No likes from agents or editors yet, but I'm still hopeful. This writing community is super supportive. Thank you!
Gitapro3 Gitagita Cat Says Thank You
ALT: Gitapro3 Gitagita Cat Says Thank You
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Do you have a winter monster? It’s cold and clingy, slippery and sly, gloomy and grim. But don’t be blue! Here’s steps to shrink it down - from eating good food, to laughing with family, even if everyone has to stand on their heads. #Questpit #PB #Q
Annie Sings 'The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow'
ALT: Annie Sings 'The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow'
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Advent Wreath Night is not the same without Sabine’s Oma. She struggles to finish her wreath, nothing goes right. It’s not until she allows herself to rejoice in the music of Christmas that she finds the inspiration to fix her wreath and honor Oma’s memory. #Questpit #PB #Q
Merry Christmas Wreath
Alt: Advent Wreath with candles
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Novelty-seeker Hannah starts experiments with excitement, but when her data heads in a dull direction, she quits, so she must rein in her doubts and focus on what she loves -horses, (avoiding poop) or risk being called Halfway Hannah by her sister, forever. #QuestPit #PB #Q #STEM
Science Experiment in the Lab
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Tired of her brother’s constant jabbering, a quiet girl feels like a buzzing bee next to a screeching cicada. She must learn to embrace her listening skills and discovers that it’s not the number of words you say, it’s raising your voice when it matters most. #Questpit #PB #Q
Peach Cat And Goma Cat Playful
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Don't miss these picture book tips, a writing workshop opportunity and a Critique/AMA giveaway from Agent Joyce Sweeney and Critique Train on the Mindy Alyse Weiss blog! mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-opportuni...
PB Tips, Critique/AMA Giveaway, Workshop & Critique Train! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Here are tips from an agent & author, a critique and Zoom giveaway with agent Joyce Sweeney, workshop info & Critique Train!
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Congratulations! Can't wait to read it!
Kelsey E. Gross@kelseyegross.bsky.social · 4w agoOwl and I are so excited... My author copies of FALL: A SEASONS STORY have arrived!!! 🍁🍂🦋 Can't wait to share this sweet story -- with Renata Liwska's gorgeous fall art. Launching August 25 with @simonkids.bsky.social Preorder now! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook
There's still time to get your pitches in! Don't miss it! #Bluepit
#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event@bluepit.bsky.social · last mo.#BluePit is here for summer! Creators in the #WritingCommunity, #GameDev & #IndieDev, #TTRPG, and #Comic communities get ready to pitch or promote your projects! #BluePit will be taking place on July 13th, 2026! #BluePitHype starts July 8th! (TOMORROW!) #WriteSky #Writers #AmAgenting #LitAgents
Serial quitter, Hannah, needs to finish an experiment to join her family at a science fair, but when her data heads in a dull direction, she quits, so she must rein in her doubts and focus on what she loves -horses - or risk being called Halfway Hannah by her sister, forever. #Bluepit #PB #Q #STEM
Science Experiment in the Lab
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Advent Wreath Night is not the same without Sabine’s Oma. As she struggles to finish her wreath, nothing goes right. It’s not until she allows herself to rejoice in the music of Christmas that she finds the inspiration to fix it and honor Oma’s memory. A sprinkling of German words. #Bluepit #PB #Q
Merry Christmas Wreath
ALT: Merry Christmas Wreath
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Do you have a winter monster? It freezes all your fun. It’s cold and clingy, slippery and sly, gloomy and grim. But don’t be blue! Here’s steps to shrink it down - from eating good food, to laughing with family, even if everyone has to stand on their heads. #BluePit #PB #Humor #Q #📖
Cubemelt Animation
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Congratulations to the #KidlitZombieWeek winners!
#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 2mo agoCongratulations to our #KidlitZombieWeek 2026 winners! @santiagocasares.bsky.social, @olgasmithart.bsky.social and @meganewhitaker.bsky.social. Submission instructions have been emailed. We're losing our minds excited to read your manuscripts! #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt
Congratulations to pledge prize winners of #KidlitZombieWeek!
#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 2mo agoPublishing news is quiet on the weekends…but not for our 40 pledge prize winners!! This weekend we will be contacting pledge prize winners and connecting them to their donors! Congratulations to all! 🧟 #kidlit #KidlitZombieWeek (Pitch prize winners are still being solidified—Those results to come!)
Day 6 Bonus day for #KidLitZombieWeek! Check out this helpful post from Agent Amy Nielsen! amynielsenauthor.com/2026/06/06/t...
The “Too Classic” Problem in Picture Books and How to Fix It
As a kid lit literary agent, I read hundreds—if not thousands—of picture book submissions every year. And one thing I keep noticing in manuscripts that may be holding authors back from landing repr…
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Did you successfully dig up and revise a zombie story? #KidLitZombieWeek
#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhether your story is barely breathing or alive and ready to run, head on over to our Forms page to pitch and/or pledge for your chance to win some awesome #prizes! sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... Then come back tomorrow for a special #KidlitZombieWeek bonus day! #WriterSky #KidLit #KidLitArt
Check out Day 5 of #KidLitZombieWeek! It's been fun revising "dead" manuscripts! Thanks so much! writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/05/g...
Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2026, Day 5: Managing BIG Feelings About Your Work by Julian Plum (6/5/26)
Dear Kidlit Zombie Week friends, Welcome to the fifth post of Kidlit Zombie Week 2026! Whether it’s your first time joining us or you’ve resurrected manuscripts with us before, we hope …
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Day 4 of #KidLitZombieWeek ! How's your revisions going?Check it out: writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/g...
Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2026, Day 4- Before You Give Up on That Manuscript… Ask These Questions by Rosie J. Pova (6/4/26)
Dear Kidlit Zombie Week friends, Welcome to the fourth post of Kidlit Zombie Week 2026! Whether it’s your first time joining us or you’ve resurrected manuscripts with us before, youR…
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Happy Book Birthday!!!
Tonnye Fletcher@tonnyef.bsky.social · 2mo agoI'm so blessed to know many authors. This one is a special friend. She & I have been reading & critiquing each others' stories for a long time! Now, we've launched debut books within one week of each other! How amazing! Congratulations my friend! I am thrilled for you! @byaliciameyers.bsky.social
Day 3 of #KidLitZombieWeek Don't miss it! www.christinashawn.com/blog/asrama0...
Franken-Story — CHRISTINA SHAWN - AUTHOR
A great revision strategy is combining two older stories, but what happens when they begin to feel awkwardly stitched together like a FRANKEN-STORY!?! Here are some tips and tricks to smooth out the s...
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Day 2 of #KidLitZombieWeek with another great post! Check it out! kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2026/06/02/2...
2026 Kidlit Zombie Week Day 2: The Many Resyrrections of No Legs, No Limits by Kanya Sesser and Nisha Lamsam Ligon
Hi, everyone! Kaitlyn Sanchez here! I’m so excited to share this awesome blog guest blog post by my wonderful clients Kanya Sesser and Nisha Lamsam Ligon. This is about the journey their book…
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All #SCBWI members, don't forget to vote for your favorite children's book from your region in the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards! www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite
Crystal Kites 2026
Peer-given award to recognize great books published in 2025 from fifteen SCBWI regional divisions around the world.
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I'm a little late for #KidlitZombieWeek Day 1. I love revising dead manuscripts!
#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 2mo ago#KidlitZombieWeek Day 1! Check it out here: writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/01/g... Then come back & comment on this post with the one question that the blank page asks that feels most helpful. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt
Don't miss this chance to win a free ticket and other great prizes to #PBSummit this year! Great annual event for children's picture book creators. Check it out!
Picture Book Summit@picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 2mo agoOur countdown to registration for Picture Book Summit 2026 is on! Don't miss your chance to win prizes including a FREE ticket to the biggest online event for picture book creators! Check it out here: picturebooksummit.co... #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
Happy Book Birthday, Tonnye!!!
Tonnye Fletcher@tonnyef.bsky.social · 3mo agoSo thankful for all the folks who had a part in this book, from Eugenio's idea, to @armyvet5.bsky.social believing in it, to Natalia's artwork to Reycraft Books' execution to everyone who has walked beside me. Thank you! It's LAUNCH DAY!!! #MUSICPLANTSHOPE #PBDebut #LaunchDay
Check out this amazing interview and giveaway with author Tonnye Fletcher and her wonderful new picture book, MUSIC PLANTS HOPE! susannahill.com/2026/05/26/t...
Tuesday Debut – Presenting Tonnye Fletcher! PLUS A Giveaway!!!
Welcome to this week’s edition of Tuesday Debut, everyone! I hope everyone had a lovely Memorial Day weekend. It was very rainy here until Monday afternoon, but still nice. Spring rain is so …
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