Congratulations to #12x12PB member Nadia Salomon! Her #picturebook, A VOICE OF HOPE: THE MYRLIE EVERS-WILLIAMS STORY, received the 2023 RAM Grant awarded by @scbwi 🥳 Way to go, Nadia! 👏 #award #bookaward #SCBWI

Ramadan Mubarak! Check out the #12x12PB Bookshop for an inspiring list of #picturebooks written by our members. Add these to your TBR list today! bookshop.org/lists/b... @moyuksel.bsky.social @natashakhankazi.bsky.social @faridazaman.bsky.social @marziehabbas.bsky.social @zainabzk.bsky.social

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member Charlotte Offsay! Her #picturebook, THE QUIET FOREST, illustrated by @abicushman and published by @simonkids, released today. See ALL of March's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

Woohoo! It's #12x12PB member Kalee Gwarjanski's Book Birthday for her #picturebook, MISS MACDONALD HAS A FARM, illustrated by @elizabetvukovic and published by @randomhousekids! Take a look at March's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

We're celebrating #12x12PB member @annsukwang.bsky.social's Book Birthday today for her #picturebook, THE HOUSE BEFORE FALLING INTO THE SEA, illustrated by @hannayoonich and published by @penguinrandomhouse! Check out her book and MANY more: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

Yay! #12x12PB member @aschwabart.bsky.social (Alicia Schwab)'s #picturebook, UNICYCLE DAD, written by Sarah Hovorka and published by @amicuspub, released today! Take a look at March's book birthdays: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

Join @debbieohi.com and me on Thu. Apr. 25, 2024, 7-8 pm ET for #KidLitAMA (Ask Me Anything) #Edusky #Skybrarian #nonfiction #STEMbooks #schoollibrarians More info: debbieohi.com/kidlitama/

70 is a nice number, right? Especially when it's the number of agents, editors and art directors participating in the #PBParty showcase. Check out the newest agent we added. Wahoooooo! I can't wait to share the gems we've been discovering with them! mindyalyseweiss.com/...

2024 PBParty Agents, Editors & Art Directors! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Here's the list of the amazing agents, editors and art directors participating in the 2024 PBParty Contest. Wahooooooo!

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Delighted to announce: my next #KidLitAMA ("Ask Me Anything") guest is @mstewartscience.bsky.social! Educators, librarians, kidlit authors/illustrators interested in nonfiction, STEM books, informational writing: Thu. Apr. 25, 2024, 7-8 pm ET More info #Edusky #Skybrarian #nonfiction #STEMbooks

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @alisonpstevens.bsky.social! Her #picturebook, ANIMAL CLIMATE HEROES!, illustrated by Jason Ford and published by @mackidsbooks, released today. See ALL of March's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

We received 1094 #PBParty entries this year. 139 of them are from author/illustrators. I'm taking a quick break--and then I can't wait to dig into the entries. Wahooooooo! Good luck, everyone. :)

It can be so hard NOT to compare yourself to others sometimes, esp when browsing social media. To avoid getting sucked into a black hole of envy/resentment, try VERY hard to focus on enjoying your own journey at your own pace. Find your own joy.

Thanks @ginasoldano.bsky.social for having me.

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Latest #podcast episode of my chat with @sharongiltrow1.bsky.social is in! Give it a listen to hear more on celebrating community success, why Australian libraries are so awesome, and why it matters to find joy in the writing process. Link in bio. #author #kidlit ginasoldano.com/joy-writing-...

I just did an IG Live with the Top 12 ways to turn #StoryStorm drafts into #picturebook manuscripts. Except I might have miscounted - LOL! There might only be 11. www.instagram.com/reel/C2yUGIi...

12 x 12 Challenge on Instagram: "Founder @juliefhedlund ‘s Top 12 Tips for Turning #storystorm ide...

2 likes, 1 comments - 12x12challenge on January 31, 2024: "Founder @juliefhedlund ‘s Top 12 Tips for Turning #storystorm ideas into #picturebook drafts (i..."

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FUN FACT - all my books could be used to help children, parents and teachers get ready for back to school. LET'S GO SHOPPING GRANDMA - back to school shopping. BEDTIME, DADDY! - going to bed. GET READY, MAMA! - getting ready. SAMARA RUBIN AND THE UTILITY BELT - own utility belt @thuvu.bsky.social

Here's the list of the 2024 #PBParty contest agents, editors & art directors. Wahooooo! You might want to sit down before reading this--it's mind-blowing. I can't wait to see all the magical matches that will happen this year! Good luck. ✨✨✨✨ mindyalyseweiss.com/2024-pbparty...

2024 PBParty Agents, Editors & Art Directors! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Here's the list of the amazing agents, editors and art directors participating in the 2024 PBParty Contest. Wahooooooo!

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Come read about my journey as an early MG writer and our debut middle grade book Samara Rubin and the Utility Belt (alphabetsoup.net.au) @thuvu.bsky.social

Celebrating the book birthday for Breath by Breath with @KALW - @LawleyPublishi1 @AgmisR (illustrator Estefania Razo). www.kalw.org/newarrivals/...

Stephanie Wildman writes book for kids

Stephanie Wildman reads from her book "Breath By Breath." It's about an older brother helping his twin siblings fall asleep by taking them on an adventure through their bodies.

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There are many ways you can support a creative. How many have you done? (You can also buy our books :-) @12x12challenge.bsky.social

It was an absolute pleasure to talk with fellow author Gina Soldano on her brand new podcast, WHY I WRITE! 🎉The interview was only 30 minutes, but we covered SO much ground. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/2vw5ehh5 or visit her website here: ginasoldano.com/the-magic-of...

Did you know #12x12PB has a vibrant book club hosted by author @mcusolito.bsky.social? Join us before discussion begins on the first book in Feb. (Side note: it's one of Founder @JulieFHedlund.bsky.social's FAVE craft books)! #kidlit #amreading #writingcommunity 12x12challenge.com/m...

I am thrilled to be a guest blogger today on @taralazar.bsky.social’s famous #kidlit challenge Storystorm!! taralazar.com/2024/01/21/s...

Storystorm 2024 Day 21: Teresa Ho Robeson Smashes Ideas Together

by Teresa Ho Robeson According to my “Ideas” notebook, I’ve been participating in Storystorm since 2014 (back in its PiBoIdMo days), though I swear I’ve been doing it for longer. In those nine...

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I participated as a guest blogger on Day 6 of @taralazar.bsky.social 's Storystorm this year. Soon after, I blogged in my own space about the experience: www.dawnprochovnic.com/2024/01/the-... There's still a week or so left of this creative challenge. Go! Image Credit, Courtney Pippin-Mathur

Storystorm 2024 Day 14: Sharon Giltrow Turns a Picture Book into a Middle Grade Series | Writing for Kids (While Raising Them) (taralazar.com) My Storystorm guest blog post. Check it out. @thuvu.bsky.social

Since the start of January I have been doing @taralazar.bsky.social Storystorm. There are daily posts for inspiration. And.... the next blog post Day 14 I am the guest blogger. Cute journal where I write my ideas art by @pippinmathur.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social

Introducing...Imagination Soup's Reading Journal for Kids! imaginationsoup.net/reading-jour... Created by me, the founder of Imagination Soup and a former teacher with a MA.Ed. and artist Alice Nainer. Pair the journal with a stack of good books and watch the reading magic happen!

Hey everyone! We took a bit of a hiatus over the holidays, but we're back! AND... 2024 registration opens on Tuesday! Have questions? Want to talk about writing great #picturebook beginnings? Join us for this free webinar Tuesday (Jan. 9th) evening. juliehedlund.leadpages.co/2024-webinar/

Begin at the Beginning—In Picture Books and In Community

Where do you start when you want to write for children? At the beginning, of course! 12 x 12 Challenge Founder Julie Hedlund is to help in this FREE webinar!

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Hi, I thought I would formally introduce myself. I am a children's author who lives in Perth Australia. I write picture books and early middle grade books. I love to beach comb, snorkel, read and bake. I have four published books see the photos. I also teach young children. Nice to meet you.

Do you know a kidlit/YA person new to Bluesky? Here are starting resources that might help, pls see full thread 👇🏼 My take on social media Quick tips + templates My Bluesky how-to videos KidLit Authors & Illustrators On Bluesky Kate Messner's KidLit Community list cont'd

To traditionally published authors & illustrators out there: pls do let your publisher know that Bluesky posts are now viewable by those outside of Bluesky? Hopefully that will convince more to come over. You can also point them to @mstewartscience.bsky.social's article in School Library Journal.