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ekphrasis, noun: a literary description of a visual work of art A picture is worth a thousand words, and for this issue, we want illustrations to lead the conversation. Issue 10: An Ekphrasis Adventure will have two distinct submission periods.

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This is year four for #FirstDraftFriday, and I'm so grateful for everyone who has joined in, be it every now and then or every. single. month! It's awesome to be part of your kidlit journey.If you're ...