Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I'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. 000
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Received 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!!!static.klipy.comDelicious Ice Cream Sundae FeastALT: Delicious Ice Cream Sundae Feast 021
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Don't miss Picture Book Summit, a great writing event for children's writers and illustrators! #KidLit 010
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 05/09/20263 rejections in one week on my picture books! I need a gallon of ice cream!static.klipy.comSad Cry: Eating Ice CreamALT: Sad Cry: Eating Ice Cream 010
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Another picture book rejection, another excuse to eat ice cream! I've eaten A LOT this year...😭That much closer to a YES!static.klipy.comCry Ice CreamAlt: Cry Ice Cream 020
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Did 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...rateyourstory.orgFinally! 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... 011
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Thanks 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!static.klipy.comGitapro3 Gitagita Cat Says Thank YouALT: Gitapro3 Gitagita Cat Says Thank You 0150
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Do 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 #Qstatic.klipy.comAnnie Sings 'The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow'ALT: Annie Sings 'The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow' 0205
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Advent 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 #Qstatic.klipy.comMerry Christmas WreathAlt: Advent Wreath with candles 0214
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Novelty-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 #STEMstatic.klipy.comScience Experiment in the LabALT: Science Experiment in the Lab 0223
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Tired 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 #Qstatic.klipy.comPeach Cat And Goma Cat PlayfulAlt: Playful cat 0244
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Don'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...mindyalyseweiss.comPB Tips, Critique/AMA Giveaway, Workshop & Critique Train! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing WonderlandHere are tips from an agent & author, a critique and Zoom giveaway with agent Joyce Sweeney, workshop info & Critique Train! 032
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026There's still time to get your pitches in! Don't miss it! #Bluepit 082
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Serial 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 #STEMstatic.klipy.comScience Experiment in the LabALT: Science Experiment in the Lab 074
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Advent 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 #Qstatic.klipy.comMerry Christmas WreathALT: Merry Christmas Wreath 053
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Do 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 #📖static.klipy.comCubemelt AnimationALT: Cubemelt Animation 0113
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Congratulations to the #KidlitZombieWeek winners! 051
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Congratulations to pledge prize winners of #KidlitZombieWeek! 051
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Day 6 Bonus day for #KidLitZombieWeek! Check out this helpful post from Agent Amy Nielsen! amynielsenauthor.com/2026/06/06/t...amynielsenauthor.comThe “Too Classic” Problem in Picture Books and How to Fix ItAs 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… 030
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Did you successfully dig up and revise a zombie story? #KidLitZombieWeek 141
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Check out Day 5 of #KidLitZombieWeek! It's been fun revising "dead" manuscripts! Thanks so much! writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/05/g...writerreaderteacher.wordpress.comGuest 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 … 010
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Day 4 of #KidLitZombieWeek ! How's your revisions going?Check it out: writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/g...writerreaderteacher.wordpress.comGuest 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, youR… 141
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Day 3 of #KidLitZombieWeek Don't miss it! www.christinashawn.com/blog/asrama0...christinashawn.comFranken-Story — CHRISTINA SHAWN - AUTHORA 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... 121
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Day 2 of #KidLitZombieWeek with another great post! Check it out! kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2026/06/02/2...kaitlynleannsanchez.com2026 Kidlit Zombie Week Day 2: The Many Resyrrections of No Legs, No Limits by Kanya Sesser and Nisha Lamsam LigonHi, 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… 131
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026All #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-kitescbwi.orgCrystal Kites 2026Peer-given award to recognize great books published in 2025 from fifteen SCBWI regional divisions around the world. 050
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026I'm a little late for #KidlitZombieWeek Day 1. I love revising dead manuscripts! 131
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Don'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! 130
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Check 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...susannahill.comTuesday 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 … 040
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Finally 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. 4402