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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

This is a win, win, win, friends, and it just takes $3 and a couple of minutes. Purchase a copy of @llstauffer.bsky.social TWO BY TWO , leave a great review, and support the #Atlanta Food Bank. Rhymers, you won't want to miss this fun take on a Noah's Ark story! #scbwi #rhyme #gift #books

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek ATTACKED a manuscript that had been ROTTING away & allowed it to CLAW its way to its NEXT LIFE. Thank you, HOSTS! And if you haven't entered yet, the DEADline was just extended through tomorrow!

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Filled with joy to find my entry ALOKA THE PEACE DOG - STEPS FOR PEACE placed 12th in the #50PreciousWords contest hosted by @viviankirkfield.bsky.social Thank you to everyone who judged, donated, critiqued, entered, and celebrated! #kidlit #writing #contest viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/31/5...

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Sending a big congrats everyone who entered #pbparty today! Thanks to all of the judges, agents, and editors who participate, especially @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and @sylviaichen.bsky.social 🍀💛🌈

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Grateful for the experience of applying. Amazed by all of the people who give, give, give to put on this one-of-a-kind mentorship. And extra thankful for my critique group who worked so hard to support each other. I am already a better at what I do because of you. Best of luck to all! #pbrs

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

It's always fun to connect with friends in the #kidlit #community for #50preciouswords. Thank you to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social, the judges, and the donors who make this contest something to get excited about! Here is my entry about Aloka the Peace Dog: viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t...

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

There is so much to love about the @12x12challenge, but my favorite part is that writers come to this community as their authentic selves. 🤩 To learn more, please visit www.12x12challenge.com/membership. There is still time to join for 2026, but membership closes tomorrow, so hurry! #12x12pb

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Halloween(sie) 2025 was a hit this year! I enjoyed working on these eensie 100 word stories with my amazing critique partners and am so thankful for the judges, prize donors (especially Heather Preusser), and gracious host, Susanna Hill!

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🕯️❄️🎁 Sharing this #holiday #writing #contest with my kidlit friends. Entries are due by Nov. 30th. Hope you’ll join me in entering!

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

So excited about the finalists who were chosen for Susanna Hill’s 15th Halloweensie writing contest! 😉 Congrats to those who entered, as there were so many A++ submissions. And a big thanks to those who host! Please vote for your favorite by Tues 11/18 at 5 pm EST: susannahill.com/2025/11/16/t...

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Michelle is an amazing rhymer, gives fantastic critiques, and has a wealth of knowledge about the #kidlit world!

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Feeling so grateful for the Honorable Mention I received after applying to the Write Kidlit Now scholarship! Thank you so much @bookthreader.bsky.social for your efforts and generosity! What a boost for those of us getting started on our writing journey. #kidlit #community #scholarship #kindness

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Amanda Fletcher ✨ON SUBMISSION✨ @mandyfletcher.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Our Story Sculpting Writing Workshop is happening THIS SATURDAY at the Decatur Library. If you haven't registered and want to improve your PB and novel-writing skills, don't miss it! Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/events/story... @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social

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Don’t miss the chance to learn from two of our multi-published PAL members. Katrina Moore and Chris Negron are SCBWI Southern Breeze members with loads of knowledge to share about how to sculpt storie...

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

A truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: a human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. … By some strange, unknown, inward urgency they are not really alive unless they are creating. - Pearl S. Buck

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Congrats on your new publication @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social ! Sharing this giveaway for my teacher and librarian friends. 📖💙

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Congrats to the all the winners, especially my writing buddies Lisa Davis and Amanda Fletcher @mandyfletcher.bsky.social!!! Your entries were so funny with great twists!! So well deserved!! 🎉

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

What could be better than reflecting on how we’re “Better Together”? Join me in sending a submission to Little Thoughts Press to be considered for their next issue!

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KMG:) THE CABBAGE SEED'S COLOSSAL SECRET now out! @kmgreenwald.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Ready for a #Plottwist w/FAB PRIZES?! Today-next Wed (9.03), send a brand new pic #book to the MS #Library Comm. for rural elemen. #school & you'll get 1 #Raffle entry (no limits!). karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25-raffle for more info! @jennybbooks.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

"ENOUGH!" Mouse cried. "I'm all pooped out!" She promptly went inside to pout. Katelyn Aronson's brilliant ‬POO-DUNIT? A FOREST FLOOR MYSTERY always gets giggles. #kidlit #SunWriteFun @swildmansf.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Last month, I was touched to learn I was one of the #springflingkidlit winners. Last week, I had the chance to redeem my prize with the amazing @valeriebolling.bsky.social. Thank you to everyone who made this opportunity possible! 💛💜 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

This badge designed by talented high school student Dillon A. is too cute not to post. Thank you to all of the kid judges, educators, and prize donors for making this contest as sweet as could be! #pbandkidjudges

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

What a fun idea! I am finalizing my story for submission, and I can’t wait to see what this panel of kid judges thinks of it. Thank you for offering this opportunity @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social !

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Let's call it "research" for a current work in progress... what's your best April Fools' Day prank? (Bonus points will be awarded if I can test it out on my kids tomorrow. 😁😇) #aprilfools #pranks #ideas #picturebooks

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

So very grateful for the opportunity to attend my first writer's conference this weekend. The speakers were awe-inspiring, and the entire community was delightful. A huge thank you to the @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social leadership team for making this event such a valuable experience!

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Spring is almost here, but it's still not too late to donate a book in honor of #50PreciousWords. I just called Toadstool Bookshop to ask what they needed, and the entire process took no more than 4 minutes. Thanks @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for an excuse to make a small difference this morning!

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Congratulations to all of the 12x12 2024 winners! I took a leap last Leap Day when I learned about 12x12 and decided to join. This week marks one year into my writing journey thanks to @juliefhedlund.bsky.social and her #12x12challenge. I am so grateful! www.12x12challenge.com/winners-wall...

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Winners Wall

Winners Wall 2024 Winners Wall CONGRATULATIONS to all of the 12 x 12 in 2024 members who completed 12 or more picture book drafts!! You did it and we are proud of YOU! 2024 Winners Abby Wooldridge – 2...

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Delighted that My New, Furry Love limerick was recognized with an Honorable Mention in Susanna Leonard Hill's #valentiny contest. This one definitely reflects some very real emotions taking place in our home during this chapter of life. 😄😍

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Happy to have submitted an entry in #50preciouswords this year. I hope that you have, too! Thanks to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for the opportunity and to all of those in the #kidlit community who are offering such fun and fabulous prizes.

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Imagine a gymnasium full of children cheering wildly for the books and fellow readers they love ❤️📚 #ReadersRally #gcpslibraries #kidlit

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Thankful for the wisdom of the eleven-year-old who reminded me that the only way to lose was if I didn't jump in. Congratulations to the 1,015 others who pushed "submit" on Monday. And thanks to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social and all of the other talents involved in #pbparty!

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Completed #storystorm , and wow, was it a lot of fun! Thanks so much @taralazar.bsky.social

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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Excited for year 2 of imagining, growing, and learning in the #12x12PB community! @12x12challenge.bsky.social

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