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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

So sorry! I thought I already had, but it should be good now!

Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

I love the themes of Amy's books and the heartfelt and simple way they communicate big ideas. I have a book with similar themes I'd love feedback on to help them also do these things well. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this giveaway!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

I've been so amazed how Jolene has worked with so many different PB structures and created amazing, engaging work! My kids especially loved The Ofrenda that We Built. Thank you for this giveaway!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

I love Jessica's books! I remember first reading Great Carrier Reef to my kids. We were all fascinated by the transformation of the old carrier. Thank you for this giveaway!

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Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Jessica Stremer is offering a critique on a non-fiction non rhyming picture book with 900 words or less. To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three. Good luck! @jstremer.bsky.social

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Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Jolene Gutierrez is offering a critique on a non rhyming picture book under 500 words. To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three. Good luck! @writerjolene.bsky.social

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Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Carol Gordon Ekster is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book that is under 600 words. Like, comment, and repost to enter. Must do all three. Good luck! @cekster.bsky.social

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Congratulations to al the PB Party 2025 Finalists! I'm excited to see the entries next week online. Good luck!

mindyalyseweiss.com

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

A very happy book birthday to MADE FOR MORE, available wherever books are sold. Please grab your own copy or request your local library purchase one 🥰🌺 I’m hosting 5 days of giveaways and today is day 5. The giveaway is a Read & Rank Picture Book Critique. I will #kidlit #KidlitMegaFeed #PB

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

So exciting! I can't wait to read it. @thesusankam.bsky.social and @jfhallwrites.bsky.social you might be interested in this upcoming book and giveaway!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Thanks so much for sharing this! I'm looking forward to reading this.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Thanks for sharing! That's so interesting...good things to think about.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

That mini-course looked interesting! Any key takeaways or interesting tidbits you found?

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

We are a group of #kidlit creators heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We aim to raise desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 26th. Stay tuned for more details! Follow IG: @kidlitforlosangeles Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typewritten words: Kidlit Auction Jan 20th - Jan 26th Raising funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief.

Graphic with these words "About Kidlit For Los Angeles - We are a group of kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles. Some of us are proud Angelenos, with friends and family members who have suffered crushing losses. We are looking to help raise desperately needed funds for wildfire relief efforts in the many communities that have been impacted."

Graphic that reads: "How will the auction work?
Donations will be listed on our auction page (link coming soon!)

Winners will show proof of donation to one of the auction’s four charities as payment for their item(s). These receipts will be reviewed, and winners will be connected with donors after verification.

The auction will go live on January 20th (9am Pacific Standard Time) and run through January 26th (9pm PST)."

Graphic that reads: "How Can I Help? Follow us here on @kidlitforlosangeles. We will be sharing some sneek peeks of our amazing auction items so please follow along!

Spread the word! Share to your Instagram stories, on your social media pages, and in any groups you are in (both kidlit-related and not!)

Mark your calendars! The auction will go live on January 20th (9am Pacific Standard Time) and run through January 26th (9pm PST).

Thank you in advance for your support!"

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Late start here too...going to call it creative time and have my kids work on their own creative projects while I write! Will it work? Hope shines bright....

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Wahoo! What a gift. I have loved so many 12x12 webinars.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Marzieh Abbas was my favorite this year! I took so many notes about the different picture book structures and how to think about what structure to use based on what you want to accomplish.

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Renée M. LaTulippe @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

POETRY CONTEST!! We're baaaaaaaack ... but this time it's for RHYMING VERSE for PB, MG, YA! Submissions open Monday, November 18. My fellow judges are back: Michelle Heidenrich Barnes, Suzy Levinson, and Lou Piccolo. We can't wait to read your kidlit poems! www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

I'm excited about this list. Keep the curiosity going at bedtime! I Especially love some of those more lyrical NF titles you have here.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

I love this concept so much. I've been teaching mis niños about el Día de los Muertos and would LOVE to read them this book.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

It's definitely time for a PB about doilies!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

I enjoyed your 12x12 talk and love this next idea for another meta PB!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

I pitched for the fun of it and loved the sense of community it provided as I commented on others' pitches!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

I think this is relatable to so many parents...a rite of passage to make a trip to the ER.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Hi Yia! It was so great to read some of your manuscripts this past month and I'm excited to connect with you here!

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Debra Kempf Shumaker @debrakshumaker.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

As a former cohost of PBPitch on X, I am SOOOO happy to see #skypitch here! While agent matches and book deals were the goal of PBPitch, my favorite part was seeing the #kidlit community connections being made. So, creators, embrace the connections you make today. Let's make this place rock!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Feel better! Thanks for participating with comments even though you don't feel well...I feel like it's been wonderful for building community.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

That's so cool your son was learning about linen! It's such an amazing textile and uses a lot less resources than cotton.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Sounds like a party! I also love the structure of The Quiet Forest, what a great comp for your manuscript

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

I'm on the other side of the Rockies now in Colorado!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Is this a true story? Would love to know more! I grew up in the Salt Lake valley, but honestly didn't know much about the lake growing up.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

I've heard of this seed vault, but haven't seen any picture books on it!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

I love this view from a woman's perspective, one who had an influence on his fame!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Sounds gorgeous. I hope to read the full manuscript someday!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Tiny seeds grow from the ground into glorious golden stalks as a girl grows too. Both girl and flax journey from the land, wondering what they'll become. When the girl finds a linen dress, together they return to where they come from. A lyrical look into the life cycle of linen. #SkyPitch #NF

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

I love the idea of intergenerational strength you have here.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Love this concept and the comparison between one word that hurts and one word that helps.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

One of my kids' favorite books is a cookbook with lots of pictures. I love the idea of letting them make decisions in the process!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

I remember reading your draft a while back! I still love this idea, it's something we don't think about, but was such a big part of how we exist as humans today!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

I love this idea! Recently I learned that Cat's Cradle may have originated in China and I was fascinated...it's been used in so many cultures and times since then.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

This sounds fascinating! Florence was one of my heroes as a child.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Itsy Bitsy is going to do great big grand things! And when she does, she won’t just feel itty bitty, she’ll feel BIG. But when disaster strikes and she’s washed down the waterspout, she must find the power within to accomplish her big dreams. After the Fall x A Spider Named Itsy #skypitch #SEL

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SkyPitch @skypitch.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

Let’s have a picturebook pitch party! Spread the word! #kidlit #picturebooks 10/23/24 #SKYPITCH

Banner image of a cartoon kid in baseball gear gesturing to #skypitch wednesday 10/23 A PICTURE BOOK PITCH PARTY ON BLUESKY

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

So fun! My 5 year old is currently obsessed with Pirate & Penguin and will be so excited to know there is a second book.

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 10/07/2024

A wonderful contest opportunity from the wonderful @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social !

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

Getting excited about #PBParty contest this month!

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Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social · 02/10/2023

A book is a magical sort of thing. Happy to be here on bluesky with other #pb and #kidlit creators!

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