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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Check out @bandersonwriter.bsky.social sharing insights into her newest stunning nonfiction picture book - The Patriots and the Pox. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social Calkins Creek @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #kidlit #interview #nonfiction #history 📚👍

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Kim Collazo @kcollazo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

FINALLY got my act together! Toad’s Super Squeaky Sneakers, my winning entry for this year’s #KidLitChuckleChallenge is up on the #AlwaysWonder blog! Thanks again to April, Julie, Bri, and Kris for organizing! www.collazocove.com/blog/toads-s...

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Toad's Super Squeaky Sneakers - 2026 KidLit Chuckle Challenge Winner! - Collazo Cove

Kim Collazo is a children's author and STEM educator offering engaging author visits, science books, teacher resources, and hands-on learning for schools.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @alaynekaychristian! 🎉📚 📚 TURKEY ON THE RUN! illustrated by @neharawatart.bsky.social, and published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social is officially out! Check it out: buff.ly/hdeFNyE #kidlit

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · 22h

I'll be visiting several bookstores and libraries in the Portland, Oregon area over the next several weeks. I hope you'll come out and meet the new book baby! Human made by Dawn Babb Prochovnic, Adèle Dafflon, and the wonderful team at @familiusbooks.bsky.social.

A graphic that lists dates/locations of upcoming appearances by author Dawn Babb Prochovnic: Green Bean Books, 11 AM Tues 10/13; Garden Home Library, 5 PM, Thurs 10/15; A Children's Place Bookstore, 10:30 AM, Fri 10/16, Thirsty Caterpillar (ticketed event) 11 AM , Sat 10/17; West Slope Library, 11 AM, Tues 10/20; and BOLD Coffee & Books, 11 AM, Sat 11/21.

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The #FallWritingFrenzy FREE writing contest for all #kidlit writers. Create connections & grow as writers! If you’re selected as a winner, you’ll be connected w/ a #prizedonor for a written critique. Scan the QR codes for the rules and prizes! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

SCBWI webinar "Your Survival Guide to Generative AI" with Kaz Windness 6:00 pm Pacific Thursday Oct 1 Reg: www.scbwi.org/events/your-... "This event is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and ACA." for SCBWi members & nonmembers. Contact Nadia Salomon wwa-ara@scbwi.org

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

LOWRIDER FOR SALE by Laura De La Cruz biips and hops onto shelves on Sept. 8. Read all about it! ugronews.substack.com/p/laura-de-l...

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

➡️#uGROnews on Substack! See beautiful new #poetry #PB by none other than the amazing Irene Latham! ugronews.substack.com/p/irene-lath... 🆕 #poetryform for #kidlit #Wordspinners #Poets, try it! #educators ➡️ #everydaypoetry + Enter #SunWriteFun www.karengreenwaldcontests.com/sunwritefun26

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

www.bonfire.com/store/sunwri... Get a cup and a shirt! Raise $ for under-served elem school libraries. Enter your #kidlit #FunWriteSun 200 word at www.karengreenwaldcontests.com/sunwritefun26 I can't wait to read your #NF or #InfoFic Entering? @janethalfmann.bsky.social

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

What color is for you? Pink? Blue? Purple? www.bonfire.com/store/sunwri... Get a cup & a shirt! Raise $ for under-served elementary school libraries. #FunWriteSun #kidlit Enter your 200 word #NF or #InfoFic on Karen Greenwald's website! www.karengreenwaldcontests.com/sunwritefun26

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

#SunWriteFun It’s time to soak up the sun’s gifts. Write #kidlit #NF or #infofic and enter your 200 word story at www.karengreenwaldcontests.com/sunwritefun26 @buchetbooks.bsky.social ‼️ @swildmansf.bsky.social 🌟 Earn at least 7 points to qualify for entry in the grand prize.

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Stephanie Wildman @swildmansf.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Have I reminded you lately that #SunWriteFun26 is here - write your NF or info fic story and submit for prizes! Deets at www.karengreenwaldcontests.com @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social @jpuglow.bsky.social

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Lisa Carmody Doiron-Author @lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Have you entered #SunWriteFun yet? Contest closes August 9th. #canscaip karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 @ReaderToReader Thanks to Stephanie Wildman, Jenny Buchet, and Karen Greenwald @swildmansf.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social @laurenhenry.bsky.social @judydemers.bsky.social

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Lisa Carmody Doiron-Author @lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Excited to donate awesome books by #12x12PB members Kari Lavelle and Chiara Colombi to rural Mississippi libraries through the #SunWriteFun and @ReadertoReader partnership! www.readertoreader.org Still 6 days to enter the #contest: www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 #kidlit #booksky

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Stephanie Wildman @swildmansf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

As Karen Greenwald said: #SunWriteFun is more than a #writing contest-it has been a community-forming, idea-inspiring, opportunity-making event! From Aug 5-15, enter a 200-word NF or INFO FIC story(No back matter)incorporating this year's theme. Rules at www.karengreenwaldcontests.com/sunwritefun26

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Stephanie Wildman @swildmansf.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I am so excited to announce that #SunWriteFun is back! Check out the rules before the contest starts at its new address. www.karengreenwaldcontests.com. @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social

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Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It’s a summer #kidlit writing contest! Nonfiction/ info fiction picture books 🙌🍉🍀🌴 What are you waiting for?? #SunWriteFun #childrensbooks

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Enter #SUNWRITEFUN 2026 a NF or INFO FIC #kidlit story 8/5 - 8/20 THX! Karen M. Greenwald, Jenny Buchet, Stephanie Wildman @swildmansf.bsky.social, Hilary Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social and Joyce Uglow @jpuglow.bsky.social Earn points! Enter ⬇️ www.karengreenwaldcontests.com/sunwritefun26

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS WHO CHAMPION WRITERS: Jenny Bowman - @jennyb-writes.bsky.social Joyce Uglow – @jpuglow.bsky.social Judy Campbell - Back Matter Break Down @judycampbellsmith.bsky.social Julie Hauswirth – Creator Interview @juliehauswirth.bsky.social Kathy Temean @kathytemean

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Read all about it on Substack! open.substack.com/pub/jpuglow/... A picture book that you do not want to miss. FAKE GNUS by @lesliehelakoski.bsky.social Kirkus Reviews: Praised it as an "amusing primer that should help readers begin sharpening their critical thinking skills".

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Join @debrakshumaker.bsky.social and me over on #uGROnews on Substack to get in on the insights about Debra and Vanya's new #picturebook SUNDAY SCARIES. It will hit shelves on August 4, 2026. open.substack.com/pub/ugronews...

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Check out @kathygroth.bsky.social 's interview with @drliztracy.bsky.social and @annaaronson.bsky.social about the nuances of working separately but together as a picture book comes together. ugronews.substack.com/p/how-to-wor...

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

#SCBWI #SCBWI26CK #educators Are you looking for books to add to your classroom library? 🌟Check out the #CrystalKiteAward books www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite... 🥳 I’m thrilled that Stuck! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits won the Midwest Division ❣️

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Thank you 12 x 12! The incredible support of community is heartwarming.

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Sponsored by authorscoalition.org and @scbwi.bsky.social free #kidlit #SCBWI series presented by the Inland Northwest, Los Angeles, Midsouth, Southwest Texas, Nebraska, Illinois, and Wisconsin Regions. Live workshops take place throughout September. Register www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS WHO CHAMPION WRITERS Heather Macht Seasons of KidLit @authorhmacht.bsky.social Jena Benton Simply 7 Interview @jenanbenton.bsky.social Joyce Uglow uGROnews @jpuglow.bsky.social Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle @kbiddle.bsky.social

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

“How can I explain to anyone that stories are like air to me? I breathe them in and let them out over and over again.” JACQUELINE WOODSON

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join poet Margaret Simon and me to celebrate the release of the beautiful board book WHAT'S THAT SOUND? BIRDS OF THE BAYOU. open.substack.com/pub/ugronews...

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

“One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession.” -Sophocles #kindness

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Recommendations for voting in the final round of the #CrystalKite awards. open.substack.com/pub/jpuglow/...

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I’m thrilled to find Stuck! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits in the #scbwi #CrystalKiteAward finals. www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g... I’d love your vote in the Midwest Division!

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I am grateful and honored that STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits written by me and brilliantly illustrated by Valerya Milovanova is listed in The Best Children's Books of the Year! educate.bankstreet.edu/cgi/viewcont...

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