The one function I most wish QueryTracker had? A way thank agents after a rejection (though I understand why there isn’t). Even the form rejections I’ve received have been polite and encouraging. I’m just grateful someone took even a quick look at my work. If you’re one of those agents, thank you. ❤️

This year’s PB Party finalists are a group of truly talented creators. I’m honored to be among them. It’s been a couple of weeks since the showcase started, but it’s still going on. If you’re an agent or editor looking for an amazing story, check them out: mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...

PBParty 2026 Showcase ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Check out the 55 PBParty 2025 finalists & Illustration Showcase out of over 1000 entries. Comments are only for agents, editors & ADs.

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Caroline@carolinewu.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Whew! I so so enjoyed reading all of the #PBParty entries 🎉The finalists this year are seriously talented. I laughed, I cried, and I loved every story. Agents and editors can still request through end of May: mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...

Still reeling from the news that I’m a #pbparty finalist this year! So grateful that “Olivia Huang and Luna Park are Not the Same Person” was well received! Very appreciative to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and @sylviaichen.bsky.social and the other judges for putting on this amazing contest!

Love this time of year with so many Kidlit writing contests going on! Glad I was able to enter #PBParty for the second time. Best of luck to all who submitted their stories! And many thanks to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and @sylviaichen.bsky.social and all of the amazing judges!

My writing lately has taken a different direction that has led me to start a small business where kids (and adults) can learn about America’s national parks through monthly letters, activities, stickers, and postcards. Check it out to get your first letter in 2026! #writing #kidseducation #travel

A CITY FULL OF SANTAS X FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS, FOREVER Novice baker Bonnie wants to gift her neighbor some holiday sweets. But after a series of kitchen catastrophes, she’s ready to give up until she learns a piece of home is a gift from the heart in DUMPLINGS FOR CHRISTMAS. #RoundTableMentor #PB

Tilly wants both sides of her mixed-race family to be happy. When they meet, she doesn’t know whether to wear a qipao or spring dress, eat pancakes or dim sum. Seeing both parts of her family together, Tilly learns she doesn’t need to choose because this is her whole family. #RoundTableMentor #PB

EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS x I AM GOLDEN I don’t look like Mom or Dad or anyone in my family. I feel so different from them. In the mirror, all I see is me, but maybe that’s all I need to be. I LOOK LIKE ME is a lyrical celebration of self love and mixed-race heritage. #RoundTableMentor #PB #UN

THERE ARE MOMS WAY WORSE THAN YOU x DO MOMMIES EVER SLEEP? The sister-brother duo of Astronaut Girl and Starfish Baby are the best helpers, at least in their minds. So when Mommy gets sick, they know just how to help and won’t let anything stop them from making her feel better. #DVPit #PB #Asian

A CITY FULL OF SANTAS X FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS, FOREVER Novice baker Bonnie wants to gift her neighbor a plate of holiday sweets. But after a series of kitchen mishaps, she’s ready to give up until she learns a piece of home is a gift from the heart in DUMPLINGS FOR CHRISTMAS. #DVPit #PB #Asian #WOC

I CAN BE ALL THREE X SEOUL FOOD The two halves of Tilly’s mixed-race family are meeting, but will she eat pancakes or dim sum? Wear a qipao or her spring dress? When the guest of honor arrives, she doesn’t need to choose—only with both halves can she introduce OUR WHOLE FAMILY. #DVPit #PB #Asian

EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS x I AM GOLDEN I don’t look like Mom. I don’t look like Dad. I don’t look like anyone in my family. In the mirror, all I see is me, but maybe that’s all I need to be. I LOOK LIKE ME is a lyrical celebration of self love and mixed-race heritage. #DVPit #PB #Asian #WOC

I was beyond excited to get this latest delivery of #bookmail with a signed copy of #aforgeryoffate by @elimpix from @booksofwonder.bsky.social plus the incredibly adorable Truyan pin! I was drawn to the cover months ago when it came out, and the story inside did not disappoint!

DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information! #dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks

In the winter of 1894, Florida’s citrus industry struggled. As oranges withered in the cold, Chinese American horticulturist Lue Gim Gong knew he could help. Years of experiments brought an orange that could thrive in harsh conditions, something Lue was all too familiar with. #QuestPit #Q #PB #NF

There wasn’t room in my backpack for writing supplies, but there was infinite space to think and reflect. And that’s what I really needed. 100% inspired by these scenic views and just the wonder of nature. #writingcommunity #aspiringauthor #kidlit

The two halves of Tilly’s multi-ethnic family are finally meeting, but she worries what will happen. Does she have to choose between her Chinese and American sides? When their guest of honor arrives, Tilly learns that BOTH sides together is what makes her family whole. #BluePit📖 #PB #POC #OV #Q

The sister-brother duo of Astronaut Girl and Starfish Baby are the best helpers a parent could ask for, at least in their minds. So when Mommy gets sick, they know just how to help and—for better or worse—won’t let anything get in their way of making her feel better. #BluePit #PB #POC #BluePit📖 #Q

I had the honor of leading a discussion with my coworkers this week about #aanhpi creators and representation in literature. It was an absolute blast sharing some of my favorite stories with them. Wish I could have included dozens more, and I hope I get the chance to at a future event. #kidlit

#BluePitHype ADVICE SHARE Tip 3: Elevator Pitch Sometimes called a 'logline', this is a 1-2 sentence summary of the story. Here's a very basic way to brainstorm one. As always, do try different things! There's no one right way to pitch your story! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Hi, Story People! I’m a biracial Chinese American PB author writing about the mixed-race American experience and other niche topics I like learning about. I’m seeking representation and loving improving my craft along the way with challenges and events like #BluePit #BluePitHype ✍️ Let’s connect!

#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event@bluepit.bsky.social · last yr.

Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype! It's only 5 days to #BluePit on July 13th! So, join us for our Q&A. Today is Introduction Day! Tell us who you are! Make some new friends! We can't wait to meet you and your stories! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #AmQuerying

It has been a busy week, but I’m so glad the extended deadline gave me a chance to work on a pitch for my zombie manuscript! Falling back into love with this one after giving it some needed TLC the last few weeks. So grateful for amazing contests and challenges like this one!

#KidlitZombieWeek@kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · last yr.

That's a wrap! Thanks for joining us for #KidlitZombieWeek. Stay tuned to find out if you won a prize. (And be sure to check your spam or DMs to see if you've been selected for a prize.)

⭐️Upcoming Pitch Events⭐️ @joypit.bsky.social June 6 @swiftiepitch.bsky.social June 13 @smallpitch.org July 7 @wickedpit.bsky.social July 31 @questpit.bsky.social August 6 @posterpit.bsky.social August 16 @pitchdis.com September 9 @youdeservepit.bsky.social TBD @dvpit.bsky.social October 8

Because parents don’t get a day off, even when they’re sick. I have been sick FOUR times as I’ve written and revised this, and I wished each time I could read this to my kids so they’d let me rest. 😴 Apparently, they don’t remember things unless they learn it from a book. 😆 #JoyPit #PB #amquerying

Tiffanie Leung Abbott@tleungabbott.bsky.social · last yr.

The sister-brother duo of Astronaut Girl and Starfish Baby are the best helpers a parent could ask for, at least in their minds. So when Mommy gets sick, they know just how to help and—for better or worse—won’t let anything get in their way of making her feel better. #JoyPit #PB #POC #HA

The two halves of Tilly’s multi-ethnic family are finally meeting, but she worries what will happen. Does she have to choose between her Chinese and American sides? When their guest of honor arrives, Tilly learns that BOTH sides together is what makes her family whole. #JoyPit #PB #OWN #POC #C

A biracial girl struggles to feel connected to her family, thinking she doesn’t look like any of them. Seeing her reflection in the mirror, she realizes the only person she needs to look like is herself and celebrates the traits that are uniquely her own. #JoyPit #PB #OWN #POC #C

The sister-brother duo of Astronaut Girl and Starfish Baby are the best helpers a parent could ask for, at least in their minds. So when Mommy gets sick, they know just how to help and—for better or worse—won’t let anything get in their way of making her feel better. #JoyPit #PB #POC #HA

Hello #writers #agents and #editors, #JoyPit is back this year. ✨Save the Date✨ #amquerying #writerscommunity

It's ba-ack. Dunh, dunh, DUNH! Hey, #KidLit #WritingCommunity! #kidlitzombieweek hosted by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & Co has moved right here to BlueSky. Check it out: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WIP #PB #MG #YA #kidlitart