Daniella Kaufman
@bydannikaufman.bsky.social
#Kidlit Writer (PB/MG/Poetry) ∙ #SCBWI ∙ #12x12PB ∙
Read the latest issue of PaperBound yet? Full of writing, illustrations, author interviews & writing prompts, this issue includes @laurimeyers.bsky.social's poem 'V Formation' 🩵🐦⬛ Totally free to read now, check out the latest issue of PaperBound here 👇 paperboundmag.com/issues
Lit Kids is in a tough spot! 🫣 We need submissions from 5-13 y/o creatives or we won't have Issue 11: Spooky Stories! Please send writing, art, and photos to our mentors by 8/7 for consideration. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #teachers #kidlit #emag
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#KidlitZombieWeek is back for another year of manuscript raising fun! So, crack open that story crypt and get ready for a week of great blog posts and #prizes. And don't forget to stalk...er, follow all your undead hosts for the latest updates. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt
Like something out of a dream, my poem “Good night, Unicorn” is in the March issue of Highlights High Five!! ✨🦄 Illustrated by Louise Forshaw
Cheers all around for another amazing year of #50PreciousWords! Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social, judges, and prize donors for this opportunity to create and grow. Honored to receive an HM for my poem "Starry-Eyed"! 🤩
The #PBParty contest starts in 24 hours. Wahoooo! Enter between midnight and 8 pm Eastern on March 17. Don't wait until the last minute--there's a lot of info needed & you don't want to risk tech issues - especially with 44+ agents/editors! mindyalyseweiss.com/...
The Dirigible Balloon poetry submission window will open on Monday December 1st and close on Sunday December 14th. The guidelines are on the website. This is an open call with no theme. We're looking for poems to entertain and intrigue children. We are a global poetry platform. #PoetryForChildren 🎈
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YAHOOOO!! The #FallWritingFrenzy winners are up! Congrats to ALL who participated, there's so much talent. What a community! lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2025/11/03/f... #kidlit #writing #amreading #amwriting #competitions #stories @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social
Submit your entry NOW for the 2025 #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition. See post for more details! @lydialukidis.bsky.social
2025 Fall Writing Frenzy Entry Form is UP!
Click on the blog post above to enter into the Fall Writing Frenzy for 2025! Make sure to thank our donors and invite all your #kidlit writing friends to submit a story for great prizes by Oct 3rd! Find the rules here. If you have any questions, make sure to check our FAQs. Can't wait to read your work! Sincerely, Kaitlyn Sanchez
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Woot, woot! 🎃 The #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition rules and images are up! Check them out here: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #competition #fall #writing #stories @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 1! Check it out here kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/22/g... Then come back & comment on this post w/ the prescription you want to try on your manuscript & why. Thanks @literallylynne.bsky.social for kicking off Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 with this inspirational post!
Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 1: RXs TO BRING MANUSCRIPTS FROM DEAD TO READ by Lynne Marie (6/23/2025)
#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 1
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Cheering for all the #springflingkidlit winners and HMs! Big thanks to judges @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for making another year of Spring Fling fun possible! Results Link: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/05/09/s... Awesome Prize Donors: sites.google.com/view/springf...
⭐⭐THEME ANNOUNCEMENT!⭐⭐ We will open for submissions again on Monday, May 12th for Issue 11! This is a special one, guest-edited by the brilliantly talented poet & wordsmith @jthomasabc.bsky.social! The theme for Issue 11 is... STIRRING WORDS www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme
THEME | Little Thoughts
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Look at these A-MAZING #prizes for our #springflingkidlit #writing #contest! Please thank these #kidlit #writingcommunity members. Look at the thread below to see who to thank. Trust Me! You want to follow these amazing people! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlit friends tag a friend to tell them about our FREE #springflingkidlit contest with great prizes! Make sure to follow everyone in the thread. @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social & I can't wait to read your submissions. All info here: sites.google.com/view/springf...
Come join us for our annual FREE #kidlit #writing contest for all #writers who write for 0-12, the #springflingkidlit contest! Please share, share, share! I can't wait to #read all your wonderful stories! Click the link to see all the info
Spread the word – the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest is almost here!
Hi all, I hope you're getting all excited for spring like I am! As many of you know, this time of regrowth and renewal is my favorite time of the year (one of my students recently pointed out that it may be because my birthday is in spring...I think he's right!). With that in mind, Ciara O'Neal and I are delighted to bring you our annual…
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⭐PB Rising Stars Mentee apps are officially OPEN now - March 21 at 11:59 PM ET!!! Are you an unagented OR agented PB author, illo, or author-illo without an agent-repped PB deal? Then this is for you!! Apply: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitart #pbrisingstars #pbparty
Here's a Starter Pack I created so you can quickly follow some amazing agents, editors and art directors who are participating in the #PBParty contest (or have participated in the past). If I missed you on this list, please let me know and I'll add you. :) go.bsky.app/FPrTsGi
Happy New Year! We are excited for another amazing year of sprints! Join us next week as Anna Ouchchy reads I DON'T WANNA HIBERNATE! (art by Raahat Kaduji) Register via Zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Our founder, @juliefhedlund, is hosting the 12 Days of Christmas for Writers again this year! Join her in a joyful process to assess your writing year and start the new one with illumination, optimism, and inspiration. Register today: https://buff.ly/3RHuBnc #12x12PB #amwriting
Submissions for our 10th issue open on January 1st & the theme is... AN EKPHRASIS ADVENTURE ekphrasis, noun: a literary description of a visual work of art A picture is worth a thousand words, and for this issue, we want illustrations to lead the conversation. #submissioncall
Issue 9: Go Wild! is here and it's full of wild & wonderful #kidlit writing & art about endangered & vulnerable animal species. Capturing the majesty of the animal world & spotlighting conservation efforts, Go Wild! encourages young readers to protect wildlife habitats & our amazing animal friends.
🥳 #Kidlit friends & gentle folk! I’m kicking off my new CLOVIS sequel across social media with a #giveaway of Clovis 1 + Clovis 2 for #WorldKindnessDay & #AntiBullyingWeek ! 🎁🎁 To enter: ❤️ Like 🦋 Follow 🔄 Reshare ☕️ Tell me your fave ‘cozy time’ drink