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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

You are so welcome . Thanks for the shout out! The #FallWritingFrenzy gets the pumpkin spicy stories going.

Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

October is Book Month. Check out my Substack post to see 7 #pb recommendations and get links for the #FallWritingFrenzy (contest running October 1-8) jpuglow.substack.com/p/october-is...

Joyce Uglow's Exploring Kidlit LOVE It List with picture book covers.

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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 · 30/09/2026

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 · 16/09/2026

🤩 I am grateful to starry-eyed, creative illustrators & authors who put brush & pen to paper. I especially appreciate #PB writers, #NF PB #GN creators, #kidlitbloggers, #kidliteditors, #kidlitagents and #kidlit #bannedbook readers. ❣️to everyone who elevates, raises up, & champions top notch books.

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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

I like to write about places families can visit. But this little surprise is off limits to tourists. 🤩

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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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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

THIS! ⬇️ Utterly incredible #kidlit #SunWriteFun prizes at www.karengreenwaldcontests.com/sunwritefun26 ‼️

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#SunWriteFun #kidlit 😍Kirsten Larson's #PB THIS IS HOW YOU KNOW: HOW SCIENCE HAPPENS. Perfect for sparking kids into science & 😍GOLDFINCHES! ➡️ jpuglow.substack.com Submit your contest entry↘️ www.karengreenwaldcontests.com/sunwritefun26 @kathygroth.bsky.social? ❓ #PB do you wish you had written?

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

Agreed! And how about this one too? It’s brand new by the incredible Stef Wade. An absolutely perfect #infofic 🌲🌟❤️@stefwade.bsky.social

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

www.karengreenwaldcontests.com/sunwritefun26 🎉🌟🤸‍♂️

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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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