Excellent article from @vickyweberbooks about the latest scams out there. Writers BEWARE and BE AWARE! vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/the-publis... #SCBWI #12x12 #AmWriting #AmQuerying

The Publishing Scam That Almost Fooled Me (And I'm an Agent)

Scams have always been a thing.

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Get your entries ready for #KidLitChuckleChallenge hosted by @AprilBerryBooks! This is going to be so much FUN!! www.juliehauswirth.com/post/2026-ki... #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12 #AmWriting #WritingContest

The 2026 KidLit Chuckle Challenge is Here!

Welcome, KidLit friends, to the 2026 #KidlitChuckleChallenge! The first-ever KidLit writing contest geared entirely toward HUMOR is back for its THIRD year in a row.

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Thank you @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social for featuring #Cellphoneitis in your latest postcard edition! I am tickled to see it there! ❤️ 😍https://aprilberrybooks.com/category/picture-book-postcards/ #kidlit #cellphone #screentimemanagement #SCBWI #AmWriting

Picture Book Postcards Archives - April Berry Books LLC

Welcome to Picture Book Postcards! This ongoing series provides postcard-sized author interviews about new children’s books coming to the market. Plus, postcards from book characters! Awesome, right?

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An amazing webinar is coming to Southern Breeze and you can be part of it!!! Register here: scbwi.org/events/get-r... #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12 #Writingtips #AmWriting

I didn't participate this year, but a BIG Congrats to the winners and all who entered! #KidLit #poetrylovers #poetrycontest #SCBWI #12x12 www.reneelatulippe.com/winners-summ...

FREE (in-person) Southern Breeze SCBWI event coming up! We'd love to see you there! (And guess who will be a panelist?!) www.scbwi.org/regions/sout... #KidLit #SCBWI #Illustrator #12x12

Pathways to Publication: SCBWI Kidlit Panel 2026 | Alabama, Georgia, and Florida panhandle (Southern Breeze)

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

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Picture book writers, we have a webinar just for you September 28! Find out the details and register here. scbwi.org/events/get-r... #kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks

Get Real! Writing Realistic Fiction That Resonates with Adam Blackman

In surreal times, realistic fiction can ground us in the complexity, beauty, tragedy, and even absurdity of our world. While the rules of the form restrict us to characters, settings, and natural laws...

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Calling all illustrators! This is going to be GREAT!!! #SCBWI #12x12 #KidLit #Illustrators #Illustration

For all you wanting to do an amazing #KidLit writer's retreat here in the south—Save the date!!! (Space will be limited so eye your eye out for upcoming details.) #SCBWI #12x12 #WritersRetreat

Welp, I didn't get a coveted mentorship this year with #PBRisingStars which is a disappointment, BUT our friend @jynhall.bsky.social did and we got to be there to celebrate her win!!! #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12 🎉🥳

I didn't make it into the #PBPartyshowcase this year, BUT my mentee did and I couldn't be more THRILLED for her! Congrats @amandapanwriter.bsky.social!!! You are going places—UP!!! 🥳😍🥰 mindyalyseweiss.com/congrats2026... #KidLit #PbParty #SCBWI #12x12 #AmWriting

Congratulations 2026 PBParty Finalists! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

I’m happy dancing for the finalists and am excited for the agent and editor round to start on Monday, May 4.

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This is gonna be a great workshop! Sign up today for this amazing webinar!!! #kidlit #SCBWI #12x12 #AmWriting

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When I saw Emily give this presentation to the Atlanta Writer's Club last year, I was blown away. This totally changed the game for me and my MG villain character, and it will for you, too! Sign up now! @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlit #amwriting www.scbwi.org/events/beyon...

Do you know anyone with #Cellphoneitis?! (PLEASE SHARE!) Purchase here --> a.co/d/02KQ97Jh #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12 #Cellphoneitis #PhoneAddiction #Unplug #PhoneFree #HumorousPB

Lots of recognizable names on the #50PreciousWords winners and HM list! (Yay! My name is an HM under the "nature" category) A very special shout out to @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social for making Top 12!!! @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social rocks! 🥳 viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/31/5...

#50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 PRIZE WINNERS & HONORABLE MENTIONS

What an incredibly successful event!!! Thank you to everyone who participated…whether you entered with a story, donated one of the 67 prizes, helped judge the 677 entries, or just stopped by …

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Is anyone else excitedly waiting on the results of the #50PreciousWords #PBRisingStars and #PBParty Finalist results?! What are you doing to keep busy in the meantime?! #AmWriting #KdLit #WritingContests

It is finished. Time to breathe. I have officially submitted my entry for #PBParty 2026!

@crystallorons.bsky.social - I've been trying to reach you via email to get your SCBWI WIK critique consult scheduled. Can you DM me please?! I think my emails must be going to your SPAM box.

There is still time to register!!! #AmWriting #KidLit #Wik26 #SCBWI

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Picture book writers, are you looking to improve your craft? Check out these amazing sessions at the WIK 2026 Conference in Birmingham, AL! Don’t miss your chance to attend this in-person conference March 28. Register today: www.scbwi.org/events/south... #amwriting #SCBWI #kidlit #WIK26

Picture book writers, are you looking to improve your craft? Check out these amazing sessions at the WIK 2026 Conference in Birmingham, AL! Don’t miss your chance to attend this in-person conference March 28. Register today: www.scbwi.org/events/south... #amwriting #SCBWI #kidlit #WIK26

Whew! Just submitted my last and final #PBRisingStars application. Will this FINALLY be my year for mentorship?! I HOPE SO!!! #AmWriting #KidLit #NeverGiveUp

If you can't make it to this year's WIK 2026, here's another SCBWI you might want to check out on Zoom: SCBWI MD/DE/WV presents, The Mechanics Behind the Magic: Writing Rhyming Picture Books with Author Renée M. LaTulippe. Here the link to register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

SCBWI MD/DE/WV presents, The Mechanics Behind the Magic: Writing Rhyming Picture Books with Author Renée M. LaTulippe

In this craft workshop, Renée will focus on the technical skills needed to write successful rhyming picture books, including meter, rhyme, natural language, and solid story structure. Through examples...

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I take my #PBRisingStars applications very seriously! And I made sure to support the amazing mentors who are participating by checking out as many of their books as I could from the library! This was a good haul! #KidLit #AmWriting @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social

Have you entered @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social's #PbParty Critique Giveaway?! There's still time! mindyalyseweiss.com/2026critique... #KidLit #AmWriting #CritiqueGiveaway

Huge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

If you're planning to enter the 2026 PBParty contest, here are TONS of critique prizes you can win to help prepare. Good luck. :)

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There's still time to register! DON'T MISS the Writing for Kids Conference in Birmingham, AL, March 27-28! We met some of the faculty in NY (Rachel, Matt, Sasha, and Ritu), and they're excited to meet YOU! scbwi.org/events/south... @SCBWI_SoBreeze #AmWriting #KidLit #12x12 #SCBWI

Time to enter your #50PreciousWords story for 2026! Here's my entry: viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t...

THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!!

Hurray! It’s time for the #50PreciousWords 2026 International Writing Contest! And THIS is the OFFICIAL contest post. If you are participating, please read through the guidelines and then pos…

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2nd #PBRisingStars application completed and submitted... A few more to go.

Welp. I did it. I just hit "send" on my first application for this year's #PBRisingStars Mentorship. 😶

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ALT: a young boy is sitting in front of a man covering his face with his hands .

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Great news! #Cellphoneitis is 5% off on paperback for a limited time! Order here --> a.co/d/00woTIOQ Cellphoneitis: A lighthearted children's story about learning to manage cellphone/screentime. A retweet would be sweet! (It's the perfect picture book to share with your followers!) #KidLit

Because I REALLY want to be mentored... (And this is the LAST year it's being offered.) Fingers and toes crossed that I will FINALLY be chosen... Applications open tomorrow! #PBRisingStars #KidLit #Mentorship #AmWriting

Does someone you know have #Cellphoneitis?! Order the book here --> a.co/d/0a55027S written for ages 4-8, and enjoyed by kids 9-11 too! #AnxiousGeneration #12x12 #SCBWI #Kidlit #Unplug #CellphoneFreeZone #CellphoneAddiction #KidLitMegaFeed #Moms #TeachableMoments