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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Whew! I clicked “submit” on my PB Party entry this afternoon and I’m so happy! Now I can’t wait to scrutinize the teasers from the judges as the #pbparty commences! It’s always so fun. Thanks to the judges and @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for all that you put into this crazy-amazing opportunity.

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I feel this!! I keep questioning myself… “is it done?” 😵‍💫

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

SNAKE SNIFFLES is my entry for this year’s #50preciouswords contest with @viviankirkfield.bsky.social . I happily donated a book for the Literacy Initiative too! I chose “Is it Spring?” by my favorite @kevinhenkes because, honestly…where is spring?!? Good luck to all participants! ☺️🐍🐌🤧

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Getting pumped about #pbparty on the horizon! 🎉

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

This is such an amazing idea for a contest—so fun for literally everyone involved!

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

I’m participating in #PBandKidJudges contest. I love that @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social has a critique club at her school—this is such a great idea (something my former students would have loved). I’m excited to submit a story directly to the demographic it’s intended for. 😊 #kidlit #kidlitauthor

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

This is awesome! Planning to submit something tomorrow!

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Congrats! Your piece is beautiful.

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I LOVED your entry! So funny and kids will just roll on the floor with it. 😂 Congrats!

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Congrats! I remembered reading your entry and was so happy to see it in the winners. 🐠

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I remembered your title and was so happy to see it there! It’s so cute and clever. Congrats!

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I remembered your entry and was so happy it made it to the winners! It’s so clever!

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Super excited that my entry, BUTTER FLIES was named as an Honorable mention in #50preciouswords. Congrats to the winners and fellow HMs! I loved reading the top entries! Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and judges! #kidlit #picturebookauthor #kidlitauthor

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

This is so cute and clever! Congrats!

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I saw last year’s blog post with the winners wasn’t posted until April 13…hoping it’s not that long! 😊🤞🏻🍀

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I’m hoping we will hear the #50preciouswords results soon! It does feel like spring here in NC today. 🌼 ☀️ ⛅️ @viviankirkfield.bsky.social

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

#50preciouswords participants, remember to donate a book! Times are tough, but even tougher for children in need.

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I’m really excited about the opportunity of the #pbrisingstars mentorship program! I am applying to at least two mentors, who would be a great fit. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 I’m lucky enough to be selected! @kaileipewbooks @ebonylynnmudd @laylafallah @booksbytrenise #kidlit #kidlitauthor #12x12

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Congrats and good luck to all the #pbparty finalists today! I’m looking forward to reading the entries in the showcase.

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Absolutely. Such a great idea to include this mission in the contest!

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Today I donated “We Are Better Together” to the CLiF foundation in honor of #50preciouswords with @viviankirkfield.bsky.social. It was such a privilege to speak with Betsy at #toadstoolbooks and order this beautiful piece by @billmckibben.bsky.social & Stevie Lewis. May it bring a little hope. ❤️🩷💛💙

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

So clever! Love the illustration too.

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

It’s funny, I used to say, “it smells like worms,” and people thought I was crazy! Glad to know the correct term for it. Love your entry!

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

My #50preciouswords entry: Butter Flies! Such a fun contest, and it’s a blast reading everyone’s entries. Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for putting this on. 🧈🚀🦸

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

#pbparty Contests get me thinking creatively with lower stakes. I can write for the sake of it, instead of feeling like I must create the Next Great American PB every time I sit down. And agreed—the word-count contests are invaluable at strengthening my work!

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Oops, meant *WHEN* the duke-it-out-Zoom will be. 😊 #pbparty

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Yay! Thanks for reading. I can’t wait to hear with the duke-it-out-Zoom will be! #pbparty

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

First Flashes post? Has to be Jasper!

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Kevin Henkes. The repetition and rhythm in the old mouse books have completely influenced my style. I also admire him for adapting to changes in the market. His newer works have significantly lower word counts than the OGs. It’s amazing. Kitten’s First Full Moon is a fave in our house. #pbparty

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

“[Being a vacuum] might not be glamorous, but… I’ll defeat your dust bunnies, conquer your cockroaches, and protect you from pests.” From my manuscript called (at least for now 😅) IT SUCKS BEING ME. #pbparty

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

So exciting! You’re fast!! ✨⭐️

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Ugh. I hate that we need this book. But will absolutely order for my daughter (kindergarten) because I simply don’t have the words to explain this to her in a non-scary way. Thank you 🙏

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