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Carolyn B. Fraiser

@carolynbfraiser.bsky.social
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NF #PB Author, MOON TREE 🌙🌲(2022, Reycraft Books) & M IS FOR MASON JAR (2025, Familius). #STEM. #SCBWI. Crystal Kite Award. Rep: Michelle Z. Jackson, Jackson Literary. She/Her. #KidLitEvents calendar is available at CarolynBFraiser.com/KidLit

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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
October is just 2 days away! What #KidLit event are you looking forward to most next month? If you haven't found one, check out the calendar: carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/ For weekly events, check out the #KidLitWeekly on SubStack: kidlitevents.substack.com
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Look what arrived this weekend! And Posey IS absolutely PERFECT! Check out this new picture book by @lizziebrooks.bsky.social and be sure her read my interview with her this month at writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/imperfectl... #kidlit #picturebook #newrelease
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The #KidLitEvents calendar has been updated and I've never seen it SO packed! Whether you're looking for free events, webinars, in-person conferences or retreats--there's something for everyone! #KidLit #PB #MG #YA Be sure to sign up for the weekly eblast! carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Check out my latest post with featured guest @lizziebrooks.bsky.social . She shares about the joys and challenges of creating her new release IMPERFECTLY PERFECT POSEY. writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/imperfectl... #kidlit #picturebooks
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Imperfectly Perfect
with guest author, Lizzie Brooks
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Yes, they do. #BookSky
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
I've been incredibly busy updating the #KidLitEvents calendar for the summer and fall. New events are popping up everywhere! If you haven't taken a look lately, now's the time to do it so you don't miss out. #KidLit #PB #MG #YA #Illustration carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
KidLit Firefly is offering a mentorship program this fall, including 1-on-1 mentorships, group mentorships, and book studies Applications open on August 1st. Check out their website for a list of mentors and see what might be a good fit for you! kidlitfirefly.com #kidlit
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
KidLit Events for July have been added to the #KidLit Events calendar. I've added some new ones so be sure to check it out. KidLitWeekly emails will be taking a short break but will resume on July 10th. If you aren't signed up, check it out on Substack! carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
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Events for KidLit Writers
KidLit Writers! Check out all the different workshops, webinars, classes, contests, and awards that are coming up near you.
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
EEEK! My little ABC book about homesteading made it to ALA this year! @familiusbooks.bsky.social
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Check out these #KidLit finds at my local bookstore, Highland Books in Brevard, NC, this weekend! 😍 SHEEPWRECKED by @ashleybelote.bsky.social IN OUR GARDEN by @patzmiller.bsky.social AXOLOTL-ELLA by @katemessner.com on the back wall -- along with a couple of other familiar titles. 😜 #picturebooks
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Celebrating MUSIC PLANTS HOPE with @tonnyef.bsky.social this week. I love nature photography and this book is begging to be photographed outside! #kidlit #pb #newrelease
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I'm a bit late this month, but don't forget to check out all the amazing #KidLit events in June. I have a weekly email called the KidLit Weekly if you'd like to stay on top of what's going on. carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/ #KidLitEvents #pb #mg #ya
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Only a few more days to enter for a chance to win a copy of OCTOPUS MOON by @BobbiePyron. Leave a comment on the blog or this post by May 31. #kidlit #middlegrade writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/you-are-no...
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You Are Not Alone
with guest author, Bobbie Pyron
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Love Love Love this book by @tonnyef.bsky.social -- just picked up my copy from the bookstore and I'm all 😍. Congratulations and HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY my friend! #KidLit #PictureBooks
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I'm so excited to host #KidLit author Bobbie Pyron my blog. Her MG novel in verse was nothing short of a masterpiece! And she is giving away 2 copies. Check it out the blog: writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/you-are-no...
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You Are Not Alone
with guest author, Bobbie Pyron
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
#KidLit -- Look what's coming in June! 👀 #KidLitEvents
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
MAY is almost here! Don't miss out on these amazing #KidLitEvents coming up this month and throughout the summer. Sign up for the weekly email on Substack to stay up to date! #KidLit carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Great inaugural author event with the Statesboro Regional Library in Bulloch County, GA this weekend. Loved meeting fellow authors and chatting with readers.
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
It's #Disability Book Week. While I usually talk about writing and creating on my blog, I decided to focus on reading and why it is important to have books for every type of reader. writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/reading-an... #KidLit #Libraries #Teachers
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Reading and Disability
It’s Disability Book Week. We often talk about the process of writing while struggling with a disability or chronic health condition, but this week, I want to focus on the other side of the coin—readi...
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Great author signing today in Black Mountain, NC!
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
EEK! I absolutely LOVE getting book mail -- and have especially been waiting for the release of this gem! THE OCEAN'S HEART by @jilanne.bsky.social and Khoa Le is amazing! Lyrical text. Stunning art. Rich back matter. Check it out when it releases 3/3. #kidlit #picturebooks
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SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
A Conversation with London Ladd: Bringing Depth to Your Work "This event is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America." REGISTER HERE: www.scbwi.org/events/ny-we... #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
DAY 28 NF Fest: Sometimes our research surprises us and doesn't provide the answers we are looking for--or provides us with answers we didn't want! But nonfiction is nonfiction. #KidLit author @laurenkerstein.bsky.social explores this dilemma in today's post. www.nffest.com/2026/02/when...
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When the Research Doesn't Match Your Vision
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
DAY 27 NF Fest: Outline your nonfiction picture book with a 12-sentence story! Check out this great tool to get the bones of your book down on paper by #KidLit author/agent @ljamstutz.bsky.social www.nffest.com/2026/02/the-...
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The Twelve-Sentence Story
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
DAY 26 NF Fest: Some nonfiction stories have a natural narrative arc, but what about those that don't? Like science topics? @debrakshumaker.bsky.social dives deep into this topic on today's post. www.nffest.com/2026/02/find...
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Finding Story Arc & Structure in Non-Narrative Nonfiction
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
DAY 25 NF Fest: Good contemporary nonfiction makes readers feel ... Mira Reisberg walks us through how to infuse powerful emotion with facts to make a story resonate with kids. Check it out in this post. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/brin...
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Bringing Feels to Children’s Nonfiction
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
DAY 24 NF Fest: Accuracy. Accuracy. Accuracy. Even if Stranger Things slipped, that does give us, as authors, permission not to do our due diligence. Stacy Nockowitz explores the problem of anachronisms and how to avoid them. www.nffest.com/2026/02/in-w...
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In the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time: The Problem with Anachronisms
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
DAY 23 NF Fest: There is still a place for nonfiction PB Bios in the market. YEAH! But how do you make your book stand out? Amazing #KidLit author @viviankirkfield.bsky.social, the queen of #50PreciousWords, shares some great tips on today's post. A must read! www.nffest.com/2026/02/psss...
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PSSST…Did You Get the Memo About Writing Nonfiction PB Bios?
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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
✨FREE ONLINE WRITING CONFERENCE!✨Mark your calendar for the Writer’s Workout Conference! The WW team has lined up some amazing speakers. And I’m honored to be one of them this year! My presentation will be on “Balancing Your Voice & Market Needs in the #Kidlit Journey"😄👇👇 Link in the comments below!
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
DAY 22 NF Fest: How do you make complicated science concepts accessible to young children? It's not easy! #KidLit author Julie Winterbottom shares some practical tools to make STEM topics both understandable and fun for kids! www.nffest.com/2026/02/eins...
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EINSTEIN FOR SIX-YEAR-OLDS: WRITING ABOUT DIFFICULT SCIENCE TOPICS
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
DAY 21 NF Fest: Creative nonfiction is powerful. "It blends fact and storytelling, turning real events into stories that touch the heart and teach the mind." Check out today's post by Kathy Kacer #kidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/the-...
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The Power of Creative Non-fiction
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
DAY 20 NF Fest: Researching for a nonfiction project takes a lot of time and effort. I learned the hard way to spend more time organizing in the beginning! Author @nickijacobsmeyer.bsky.social has some great tips on making your research go twice as far! #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/work...
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: When Research Pays Off Twice
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
DAY 19 NF Fest: Getting the details right is critical. @tracihuahn.bsky.social shares how she used scholarly journals to find the facts she needed to save some important details in her book, Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/usin...
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USING SCHOLARLY JOURNALS IN YOUR RESEARCH
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
DAY 18 NF Fest: Mentor texts are wonderful to spur creativity and ideas! They can even help unblock writers block. @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social shares how she uses mentor texts to "hold your hand" long enough to get your story started. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/how-...
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How I Use Mentor Texts for Craft
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Check out this nonfiction gem releasing in March! I can't wait to read it! #KidLit #Nonfiction
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
DAY 17 NF Fest: I absolutely LOVE lyrical picture books. That's why I ended up writing them. #KidLit author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social shares her journey and gives some great tips on how to start your own lyrical writing journey in today's blog post. Check it out! www.nffest.com/2026/02/from...
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From Lyrical Poem to Nonfiction Debut Picture Book: One Writer’s Journey
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
DAY 16 NF Fest: You might have heard of a throughline, but do you know what it really means? Or the various ways you can establish one? #KidLit author @donnajanellbowman.bsky.social tackles this topic and gives some amazing examples on today's post. www.nffest.com/2026/02/weav...
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WEAVING THROUGHLINES INTO NARRATIVE NONFICTION
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
DAY 15 NF Fest: Is your manuscript stuck? Try shifting the POV. Check out this great post by @chanastiefel.bsky.social with some exercises that you can do to play with the POV in your manuscript. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/you-...
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YOU, ROCK! Playing With Point of View in Nonfiction Picture Book
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
SO surprised and honored to get the news yesterday that M IS FOR MASON JAR won the grand prize for Best Fall Books of 2025 with Seasons of #KidLit #picturebooks @familiusbooks.bsky.social
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
DAY 14 NF Fest: Finding you Why is so important--especially in nonfiction. What is your heart connection to this story? What ideas do you share? Check out all the questions to ask in this post by @saraharonson.bsky.social #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/find...
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Finding My Why
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
DAY 13 NF Fest: Does your book have a hook? Something that grabs kids' attention, pulls them into your story, and doesn't let them leave until the end? @stephaniebearce.bsky.social talks about finding the "NO WAY!" moment in your story on today's post. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/the-...
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The Hook Factor: Finding the "No Way, That Can't Be True!" Angle in Any Nonfiction Topic
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
DAY 12 NF Fest: I use images a lot for research but I had not considered searching for my own book images--until I started a photography-driven project this year. YIKES! I'm so glad I came across this post today by @shreevebooks.bsky.social. So helpful! #kidlit www.nffest.com/2026/02/joyr...
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Joyriding into Image Research: A Cautionary Tale
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
DAY 11 NF Fest: Want to write about someone who is still living? It can be done--just get permission first! @drzathome.bsky.social shares more in today's post. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/writ...
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Writing about a Living Subject: Tips & Challenges
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
DAY 10 NF Fest: Make your book accessible to educators by creating a supplemental guide! @louisemaamodt.bsky.social walks you through the process and provides some AMAZING examples in today's post. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/teac...
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Teacher's Pet: Supplemental Guides Get Your Book Chosen
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
DAY 9 NF Fest: I just finished up my 4th book for the school & library market. it was my longest and tightest project yet! Just like this post by @suebradfordedwards.bsky.social, you have to love research, learning about many things, and be able to write fast! #kidlit www.nffest.com/2026/02/writ...
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Writing for the School Library Market
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
DAY 8 NF Fest: "Nonfiction awakens curiosity, fosters a desire to learn, and inspires a sense of wonder." YES! Learn all about finding the "IT" factor in picture books with @jpuglow.bsky.social -- And check out these amazing mentor texts! 😍 www.nffest.com/2026/02/the-...
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The IT factor in Picture Books
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
DAY 7 NF Fest: Ideas can come from a lot of places. Newspapers is one of them. Read how Nancy Churnin found some of her ideas in the news. #kidlit www.nffest.com/2026/02/how-...
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How to Write Picture Books Inspired by Headlines
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
DAY 6 NF Fest: Can a nonfiction picture book turn into a YA novel in verse? Absolutely! As writers, we have to be open to new forms for our manuscripts. Sometimes they surprise us! Check out this great post by @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social www.nffest.com/2026/02/pb-m...
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PB, MG, or YA? Finding the Best Format for Your Story
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
DAY 5 NF Fest: Writing Nonfiction with @henryherz.bsky.social I love nonfiction #Kidlit that takes new creative approaches like Henry Herz's I AM SMOKE. It's a risk, and there's no guarantee that editors will like it, but when they do, magic like this can happen! www.nffest.com/2026/02/writ...
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Writing Nonfiction
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
DAY 4 NF Fest featuring @amyhouts.bsky.social : As a children's author, I've written both on assignment and as a freelancer. Both bring me joy in different ways and I love being able to accept quick assignments in between release dates of trade books. #KidLit www.nffest.com/2026/02/assi...
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Assignment vs. Freelance: Which One Wins?
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