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Cindy Sommer

@cindysommpb.bsky.social
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Award-winning children's book author of PB SAVING KATE'S FLOWERS (Arbordale) Crystal Kite winner, #KidLit, #SCBWI, #12X12PB Gold Member, ISO Agent, Querying PBs. www.cindysommer.com

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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm Trick-or-Treating at #seasonsofkidlit.com! Don't miss this spook-tastic event! Lots of giveaways and great writing information! Don't miss it.
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Received a really positive critique from an agent, Woo hoo!!! This calls for celebratory ice cream!!! And also received a pass from another agent on another story...Boo!!! Double ice cream tonight!!!
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Delicious Ice Cream Sundae Feast
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
How cute is this book?!?
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Don't miss Picture Book Summit, a great writing event for children's writers and illustrators! #KidLit
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
3 rejections in one week on my picture books! I need a gallon of ice cream!
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Sad Cry: Eating Ice Cream
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Congratulations on your new book!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Another picture book rejection, another excuse to eat ice cream! I've eaten A LOT this year...😭That much closer to a YES!
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Cry Ice Cream
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Did everyone see the prize winners list for Rate Your Story's March On With Mentor Texts? Congratulations to all the winners! www.rateyourstory.org/post/finally...
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Finally! March On With Mentor Text Winners!
This post has been a long time coming (my sincere apologies), but unfortunately it took me longer than expected to sort out the winners due to many reasons, including a tragic death in the family, a s...
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Thanks for all the likes and re-posts for #Questpit today! No likes from agents or editors yet, but I'm still hopeful. This writing community is super supportive. Thank you!
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Gitapro3 Gitagita Cat Says Thank You
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Do you have a winter monster? It’s cold and clingy, slippery and sly, gloomy and grim. But don’t be blue! Here’s steps to shrink it down - from eating good food, to laughing with family, even if everyone has to stand on their heads. #Questpit #PB #Q
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Annie Sings 'The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow'
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Advent Wreath Night is not the same without Sabine’s Oma. She struggles to finish her wreath, nothing goes right. It’s not until she allows herself to rejoice in the music of Christmas that she finds the inspiration to fix her wreath and honor Oma’s memory. #Questpit #PB #Q
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Merry Christmas Wreath
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Novelty-seeker Hannah starts experiments with excitement, but when her data heads in a dull direction, she quits, so she must rein in her doubts and focus on what she loves -horses, (avoiding poop) or risk being called Halfway Hannah by her sister, forever. #QuestPit #PB #Q #STEM
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Science Experiment in the Lab
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Tired of her brother’s constant jabbering, a quiet girl feels like a buzzing bee next to a screeching cicada. She must learn to embrace her listening skills and discovers that it’s not the number of words you say, it’s raising your voice when it matters most. #Questpit #PB #Q
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Peach Cat And Goma Cat Playful
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Don't miss these picture book tips, a writing workshop opportunity and a Critique/AMA giveaway from Agent Joyce Sweeney and Critique Train on the Mindy Alyse Weiss blog! mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-opportuni...
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PB Tips, Critique/AMA Giveaway, Workshop & Critique Train! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Here are tips from an agent & author, a critique and Zoom giveaway with agent Joyce Sweeney, workshop info & Critique Train!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Congratulations! Can't wait to read it!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Happy Book Birthday!!!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
There's still time to get your pitches in! Don't miss it! #Bluepit
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Serial quitter, Hannah, needs to finish an experiment to join her family at a science fair, but when her data heads in a dull direction, she quits, so she must rein in her doubts and focus on what she loves -horses - or risk being called Halfway Hannah by her sister, forever. #Bluepit #PB #Q #STEM
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Science Experiment in the Lab
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Advent Wreath Night is not the same without Sabine’s Oma. As she struggles to finish her wreath, nothing goes right. It’s not until she allows herself to rejoice in the music of Christmas that she finds the inspiration to fix it and honor Oma’s memory. A sprinkling of German words. #Bluepit #PB #Q
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Merry Christmas Wreath
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Do you have a winter monster? It freezes all your fun. It’s cold and clingy, slippery and sly, gloomy and grim. But don’t be blue! Here’s steps to shrink it down - from eating good food, to laughing with family, even if everyone has to stand on their heads. #BluePit #PB #Humor #Q #📖
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Cubemelt Animation
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Congratulations to the #KidlitZombieWeek winners!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Congratulations to pledge prize winners of #KidlitZombieWeek!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Happy Book Birthday!!!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Happy Book Birthday!!!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Day 6 Bonus day for #KidLitZombieWeek! Check out this helpful post from Agent Amy Nielsen! amynielsenauthor.com/2026/06/06/t...
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The “Too Classic” Problem in Picture Books and How to Fix It
As a kid lit literary agent, I read hundreds—if not thousands—of picture book submissions every year. And one thing I keep noticing in manuscripts that may be holding authors back from landing repr…
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Did you successfully dig up and revise a zombie story? #KidLitZombieWeek
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Check out Day 5 of #KidLitZombieWeek! It's been fun revising "dead" manuscripts! Thanks so much! writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/05/g...
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Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2026, Day 5: Managing BIG Feelings About Your Work by Julian Plum (6/5/26)
Dear Kidlit Zombie Week friends, Welcome to the fifth post of Kidlit Zombie Week 2026! Whether it’s your first time joining us or you’ve resurrected manuscripts with us before, we hope …
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Day 4 of #KidLitZombieWeek ! How's your revisions going?Check it out: writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/g...
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Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2026, Day 4- Before You Give Up on That Manuscript… Ask These Questions by Rosie J. Pova (6/4/26)
Dear Kidlit Zombie Week friends, Welcome to the fourth post of Kidlit Zombie Week 2026! Whether it’s your first time joining us or you’ve resurrected manuscripts with us before, you&#82…
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Happy Book Birthday!!!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Day 3 of #KidLitZombieWeek Don't miss it! www.christinashawn.com/blog/asrama0...
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Franken-Story — CHRISTINA SHAWN - AUTHOR
A great revision strategy is combining two older stories, but what happens when they begin to feel awkwardly stitched together like a FRANKEN-STORY!?! Here are some tips and tricks to smooth out the s...
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Day 2 of #KidLitZombieWeek with another great post! Check it out! kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2026/06/02/2...
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2026 Kidlit Zombie Week Day 2: The Many Resyrrections of No Legs, No Limits by Kanya Sesser and Nisha Lamsam Ligon
Hi, everyone! Kaitlyn Sanchez here! I’m so excited to share this awesome blog guest blog post by my wonderful clients Kanya Sesser and Nisha Lamsam Ligon. This is about the journey their book…
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
All #SCBWI members, don't forget to vote for your favorite children's book from your region in the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards! www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite
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Crystal Kites 2026
Peer-given award to recognize great books published in 2025 from fifteen SCBWI regional divisions around the world.
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
I'm a little late for #KidlitZombieWeek Day 1. I love revising dead manuscripts!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Don't miss this chance to win a free ticket and other great prizes to #PBSummit this year! Great annual event for children's picture book creators. Check it out!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Happy Book Birthday, Tonnye!!!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Check out this amazing interview and giveaway with author Tonnye Fletcher and her wonderful new picture book, MUSIC PLANTS HOPE! susannahill.com/2026/05/26/t...
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Tuesday Debut – Presenting Tonnye Fletcher! PLUS A Giveaway!!!
Welcome to this week’s edition of Tuesday Debut, everyone! I hope everyone had a lovely Memorial Day weekend. It was very rainy here until Monday afternoon, but still nice. Spring rain is so …
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Congratulations, Tonnye!!!
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Finally made a Bluesky account! So glad to be joining fellow #KidLit authors here. I am an Award-winning picture book author of SAVING KATE'S FLOWERS (Arbordale). I write picture books containing SEL, nature, horses, STEM and family relationships.
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Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Looking forward to #KidlitZombieWeek!
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