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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's time! It's time! The Kidlit Chuckle Challenge judging panel (Kris DeCaro, Bri Lawyer, Julie Hauswirth & myself) has worked nearly around the clock, and we are ready to share the contest results. 🥁 DRUMROLL PLEASE 🥁 And the #KidlitChuckleChallenge winners are...

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I've waited 2 years to shout this from the rooftops. I'm SO thrilled to finally share that TRICERACHOPS is getting published with @owlkids.bsky.social ! 🦖🎉 #KidLit #PB

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

CLOSING TIME! The #KidlitChuckleChallenge submission window has officially closed. Now, the real work (the very best kind of work) begins for our team of judges. ❤️ Stay tuned, friends!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Today’s the last day to get your #kidlitchucklechallenge entry in! Submit here: www.juliehauswirth.com/post/2026-ki...

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Can't wait to read your #KidlitChuckleChallenge submissions! Get them submitted before September 13th at 10 PM Central time. Good luck everyone!

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Kris DeCaro @musingmommumble.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

#kidlitchucklechallenge rule clarification and more prizes!

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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

What if your child thinks they have to be perfect before they can enjoy trying something new? 💛 Posey thought she had to get every yoga pose right & when she couldn't, she quit. But when she tries again, she discovers something much more important than being perfect: joy, connection, & the

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🎉🎉🎉 Woohoo! The #KidlitChuckleChallenge is back!

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Kris DeCaro @musingmommumble.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I’m going to post KidLitChuckleChallenge prize info! Here are just a few! Thank you to these generous prize sponsors! See all the prizes: www.juliehauswirth.com/post/2026-ki...

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Kris DeCaro @musingmommumble.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

More #kidlitchuckle challenge prizes! Thank you prize sponsors!!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I just backed Good Night, Waga-Laga Bugs!: A Children's Picture Book on @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/120... If you love @andichitty.bsky.social‘s first Waga Laga Bugs story, you’ll love this one too! I can’t wait to get my copy of book #2!

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Good Night, Waga-Laga Bugs!: A Children's Picture Book

Sequel to "The Waga-Laga Bugs" (recipient of a Kirkus Star!), comes another silly and educational bug-filled tale for ages 3-8!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The 2026 #KidlitChuckleChallenge details are live! Pick one character and one item from our list and create a funny story. Submissions open September 10th. Huge thanks to our dozens of AMAZING prize sponsors! Ready… set… go! www.juliehauswirth.com/post/2026-ki...

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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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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It finally came! @byaliciameyers.bsky.social and Cait Brennan’s Tic-errific Me shines a light on what it’s like to have Tourette syndrome, giving children the opportunity to see the world through a different perspective. Every classroom and library needs this book!♥️ #kidlit #picturebook

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Do you write humor? Would you like an above-the-slush submission to an agent? Check this out!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Summertime is the best, so @teachertoauthor.bsky.social and I are offering our Peak Team Critiques at a discounted rate now through June 30th! 🙌 See comment below to learn how to inquire! We can't wait to help your #PB manuscripts reach their PEAK potential! 🏔 #writingcommunity #kidlit

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Enter today! Don't miss your chance to win prizes, including a FREE ticket to Picture Book Summit 2026 on October 3, 2026! Check it out here: picturebooksummit.co... #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Welcome #PBSummit 2026 Agents Carter Hasegawa of The T2 Agency, Julie Romeis Sanders of SteelWorks, & Rob Broder of Martin Literary! More info⁠: picturebooksummit.co... ⁠ Early Bird opens 6/4!⁠ ⁠Carter Hasegawa Julie Romeis Sanders #amwriting #picturebook #kidlit

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Thanks @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and everyone else involved. Congrats to all winners and HM's!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

This is one you won’t want to miss!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🍀It’s your lucky day!🍀 Now through next Tues (3/17), get $20 off a Peak Team Critique! PBParty entries are due March 17. With Nicole’s keen eye for detail, & me as a former PBParty finalist, we’d ❤️ to give your ms a look over before the deadline. Use code PTC-Luck! More info👇

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

A five star review for Peak Team Critiques! If you're looking for a fast turnaround on a PB critique, @garnett_nicole and I are here to help! We offer big picture down to line edit suggestions. Check out our websites (links below) if interested in working with us!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Nicole (@teachertoauthor.bsky.social) & I see some pretty great manuscripts. @anakellyinla.bsky.social’s was no exception! Thanks for trusting us with your story, Ana! We’re so happy our feedback was helpful! For anyone who’d like a Peak Team Critique, check out our websites (👇) for more info!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Thanks to all who participated in @garnett_nicole's and my giveaway. If you didn't win, we are excited to offer $20 off a ms critique using code "NewYearPTC". Look 👇for links with more info! Our winner for a Peak Team Critique is... @anakellyinla!🥳Congrats! DM to coordinate!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🎆Happy new year #writingcommunity! Let’s start 2026 off with a bang AND a #PB critique giveaway from Peak Team Critiques! To enter: 1- Follow @teachertoauthor.bsky.social and me 2- Tag a friend in the comments 3- Repost Winner will be announced Friday afternoon! 🥳

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Kidlit friends, check this opportunity out. 👇 You could win a free scholarship to Rosie J. Pova’s Picture Book Author Academy!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I’m sooo excited for my CP Ryann! Can’t wait for her book to be published! 🤗

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🚨#WritingCommunity!🗣 @teachertoauthor.bsky.social (Nicole Garnett) and I are thrilled to announce the re-opening of... PEAK TEAM CRITIQUES!! 🥳🏔🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ We are excited to offer TEAM critiques for #PB manuscripts! 👀👀>👀 Inquire before 11/27 🦃 to receive $20 off! 🤗 See comments for more info👇 #kidlit

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Few more days to get your reviews in! 👇

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I’m more Bear, but have Owl tendencies. What about you? #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

🎃 OCTOBER 🎃 REVIEWS FOR REVIEWS! 1️⃣Leave a review for a kidlit book 2️⃣Comment which book you reviewed and where for a chance to win a ms review (critique) & AMA zoom w/ me! More info: brilawyer.wixsite.com/brilawyer/re... #Reviews4reviews #WritingCommunity #amwriting #Kidlit #amquerying

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

This is a great opportunity with an editor submission! Sign up here: keap.page/wfa867/works...

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Also, let's give a HUGE CHEER for this year's #KidlitChuckleChallenge HA-norable Mentions! 🎉🎉🎉 These entries were so good, we simply could not let them go without any recognition. Truly hilarious! Well done, HMs! #kidlit #WritingCommunity

List of Honorable Mentions for the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge humor writing contest

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

OMGoodness, #kidlit friends! You are all so funny. 😂 It was so difficult (yet so very fun) judging the #KidlitChuckleChallenge entries this year! I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨ Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉

List of the 2025 winners for the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge humor writing contest

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Winners should watch their email inbox tomorrow (9/26) around 11am Central for details about claiming their prizes. Check out the full list of winners and honorable mentions here: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

HUGE SHOUTOUT for this year's #KidlitChuckleChallenge HA-norable Mentions! 🎉🎉🎉

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We laughed and then we laughed some more. Well done everyone! 😂 It was so hard to pick #KidlitChuckleChallenge winners, but here are this years CHUCKLE CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨ Winners, check your email tomorrow! More info here: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Out of the 6 objects given, the most popular choice was… ⭐️ SOGGY GRILLED CHEESE!⭐️ Also, winners will be announced really soon! 👀 #kidlitchucklechallenge #kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Another #kidlitchucklechallenge poll… Participants were given a list of objects to choose from. WHICH OF THESE OBJECTS DO YOU THINK WAS MOST USED IN THE ENTRIES?

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Here it is folks! Out of the 6 characters given, the most popular choice was… ⭐️ JANIE COMPLAINEY!⭐️ I’ll share another poll tomorrow! #kidlitchucklechallenge #kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The #kidlitchucklechallenge judging is under way! Now for a little bit of fun while we work out the winners... Participants were given a list of characters to choose from. WHICH OF THESE CHARACTERS DO YOU THINK WAS MOST USED IN THE ENTRIES?

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Thanks to all who participated in the #KidlitChuckleChallenge. I’ve already dived in to the entries and have found some gems! Can’t wait to announce the winners soon! 🤗

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Anne @anneleblanc2.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I submitted my Kidlit Chuckle Challenge entry! Have an entry? Can u write one in 24 hours? Submit until 10 pm CST Sept. 16. Here's the link: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-... @brilawyer.bsky.social @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @juliehauswirth.bsky.social @musingmommumble.bsky.social

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Grab your #KidlitChuckleChallenge participant badge and submit your entry here: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Woohoohoo! It's LOL time! Submit your #KidlitChuckleChallenge entry now! (Submission window closes on September 16 at 10pm Central.)

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Oh, friends! My heart is so full. The #kidlit community has been so supportive of the 2025 #KidlitChuckleChallenge humor writing contest. Please take a moment to follow our generous prize donors on social media. Find the full list of prize donors here: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...

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Welcome to the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge! - April Berry Books LLC

Welcome to the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge! This humor writing contest features fun (and funny) writing prompts and great prizes. Check it out!

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Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Anyone writing dark humor for your #KidlitChuckleChallenge story? Here is one of my favorite dark humor PBs. It’s simple, yet clever. And the twist ending? Pure genius.

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