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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet

@michelleskennedy.bsky.social
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www.michelleskennedy.com x.com/MichelleSKenned #PBWriter. Wife & mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI Southern Breeze Co-Asst. Regional Advisor, #12x12, #PBParty Finalist '24, '23, & '22 and #50PreciousWords HM '26, 25 and '23.

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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A BIG Congrats to the #PBParty Honorable Mentions!!! #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12 www.facebook.com/search/top?q...
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
CONGRATS to ALL of the #KidLitChuckleChallenge winners! I see lots of friends amongst the list and I am tickled and happy for them even though mine didn't place this year. www.juliehauswirth.com/post/announc...
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Announcing the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge WINNERS!
There was something wonderful about every story submitted. So, without further ado, let's cheer for our champs!
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What is going on?! I keep checking my BlueSky account and I have no new notifications... Really? Has it been THAT quiet on here? Where are all the #KitLit #SCBWI #12x12 #AmWriting posts???
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Submitted my 2026 #KidLitChuckleChallenge entry! I posted a copy on my website if you want to take a peek: www.michelleskennedy.com/post/kidlitc...
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#KidLitChuckleChallenge Poetry Contest 2026!
Many thanks to April Berry, Julie Hauswirth, Kris DeCaro and Bri Lawyer for hosting and judging this creative contest and to all the fabulous prize donors!To learn more about it, click here: The 2026 ...
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Please help spread the word! Did you know you can ask your local library to carry "Cellphoneitis"? ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8991665544 With witty, rhythmic prose & vibrant illustrations, this laugh-out-loud cautionary tale is great for reluctant readers & tech-savvy kids alike. #picturebook #unplug
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
That's a wrap! It was great to be a part of this year's Paths to Publication panel in Decatur, GA. It was an honor to be amongst such accomplished writers and illustrators in the KidLit space!
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
CALLING ALL ILUSTRATORS! Last call to get your submissions in for the 'Pop Up Process to Print' PLUS SCBWI Southern Breeze is looking for artists to submit entries for our 2027 conference art! #SCBWI #KidLit #Illustrator Details here --> www.scbwi.org/regions/sout...
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ILLUSTRATION CALL FOR ART | Alabama, Georgia, and Florida panhandle (Southern Breeze)
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Decided to make a big investment in myself tonight and signed up for the #PictureBookSummit! I am excited to do this for the first time and can't wait to learn! Thank you @juliefhedlund.bsky.social for this opportunity! Early bird ends soon! picturebooksummit.com
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Picture Book Summit
Join us for Picture Book Summit, the original online writing conference designed exclusively for picture book writers and illustrators!
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Excellent article from @vickyweberbooks about the latest scams out there. Writers BEWARE and BE AWARE! vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/the-publis... #SCBWI #12x12 #AmWriting #AmQuerying
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The Publishing Scam That Almost Fooled Me (And I'm an Agent)
Scams have always been a thing.
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Get your entries ready for #KidLitChuckleChallenge hosted by @AprilBerryBooks! This is going to be so much FUN!! www.juliehauswirth.com/post/2026-ki... #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12 #AmWriting #WritingContest
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The 2026 KidLit Chuckle Challenge is Here!
Welcome, KidLit friends, to the 2026 #KidlitChuckleChallenge! The first-ever KidLit writing contest geared entirely toward HUMOR is back for its THIRD year in a row.
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Thank you @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social for featuring #Cellphoneitis in your latest postcard edition! I am tickled to see it there! ❤️ 😍https://aprilberrybooks.com/category/picture-book-postcards/ #kidlit #cellphone #screentimemanagement #SCBWI #AmWriting
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Picture Book Postcards Archives - April Berry Books LLC
Welcome to Picture Book Postcards! This ongoing series provides postcard-sized author interviews about new children’s books coming to the market. Plus, postcards from book characters! Awesome, right?
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
An amazing webinar is coming to Southern Breeze and you can be part of it!!! Register here: scbwi.org/events/get-r... #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12 #Writingtips #AmWriting
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I didn't participate this year, but a BIG Congrats to the winners and all who entered! #KidLit #poetrylovers #poetrycontest #SCBWI #12x12 www.reneelatulippe.com/winners-summ...
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POETRY CONTEST WINNERS 2026 – Renee M. LaTulippe
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
FREE (in-person) Southern Breeze SCBWI event coming up! We'd love to see you there! (And guess who will be a panelist?!) www.scbwi.org/regions/sout... #KidLit #SCBWI #Illustrator #12x12
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Pathways to Publication: SCBWI Kidlit Panel 2026 | Alabama, Georgia, and Florida panhandle (Southern Breeze)
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Picture book writers, we have a webinar just for you September 28! Find out the details and register here. scbwi.org/events/get-r... #kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks
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Get Real! Writing Realistic Fiction That Resonates with Adam Blackman
In surreal times, realistic fiction can ground us in the complexity, beauty, tragedy, and even absurdity of our world. While the rules of the form restrict us to characters, settings, and natural laws...
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Calling all illustrators! This is going to be GREAT!!! #SCBWI #12x12 #KidLit #Illustrators #Illustration
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
For all you wanting to do an amazing #KidLit writer's retreat here in the south—Save the date!!! (Space will be limited so eye your eye out for upcoming details.) #SCBWI #12x12 #WritersRetreat
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Welp, I didn't get a coveted mentorship this year with #PBRisingStars which is a disappointment, BUT our friend @jynhall.bsky.social did and we got to be there to celebrate her win!!! #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12 🎉🥳
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
I didn't make it into the #PBPartyshowcase this year, BUT my mentee did and I couldn't be more THRILLED for her! Congrats @amandapanwriter.bsky.social!!! You are going places—UP!!! 🥳😍🥰 mindyalyseweiss.com/congrats2026... #KidLit #PbParty #SCBWI #12x12 #AmWriting
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Congratulations 2026 PBParty Finalists! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
I’m happy dancing for the finalists and am excited for the agent and editor round to start on Monday, May 4.
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
This is gonna be a great workshop! Sign up today for this amazing webinar!!! #kidlit #SCBWI #12x12 #AmWriting
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Do you know anyone with #Cellphoneitis?! (PLEASE SHARE!) Purchase here --> a.co/d/02KQ97Jh #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12 #Cellphoneitis #PhoneAddiction #Unplug #PhoneFree #HumorousPB
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Lots of recognizable names on the #50PreciousWords winners and HM list! (Yay! My name is an HM under the "nature" category) A very special shout out to @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social for making Top 12!!! @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social rocks! 🥳 viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/31/5...
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#50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 PRIZE WINNERS & HONORABLE MENTIONS
What an incredibly successful event!!! Thank you to everyone who participated…whether you entered with a story, donated one of the 67 prizes, helped judge the 677 entries, or just stopped by …
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Is anyone else excitedly waiting on the results of the #50PreciousWords #PBRisingStars and #PBParty Finalist results?! What are you doing to keep busy in the meantime?! #AmWriting #KdLit #WritingContests
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
It is finished. Time to breathe. I have officially submitted my entry for #PBParty 2026!
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
@crystallorons.bsky.social - I've been trying to reach you via email to get your SCBWI WIK critique consult scheduled. Can you DM me please?! I think my emails must be going to your SPAM box.
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
There is still time to register!!! #AmWriting #KidLit #Wik26 #SCBWI
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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Picture book writers, are you looking to improve your craft? Check out these amazing sessions at the WIK 2026 Conference in Birmingham, AL! Don’t miss your chance to attend this in-person conference March 28. Register today: www.scbwi.org/events/south... #amwriting #SCBWI #kidlit #WIK26
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Whew! Just submitted my last and final #PBRisingStars application. Will this FINALLY be my year for mentorship?! I HOPE SO!!! #AmWriting #KidLit #NeverGiveUp
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
If you can't make it to this year's WIK 2026, here's another SCBWI you might want to check out on Zoom: SCBWI MD/DE/WV presents, The Mechanics Behind the Magic: Writing Rhyming Picture Books with Author Renée M. LaTulippe. Here the link to register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
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SCBWI MD/DE/WV presents, The Mechanics Behind the Magic: Writing Rhyming Picture Books with Author Renée M. LaTulippe
In this craft workshop, Renée will focus on the technical skills needed to write successful rhyming picture books, including meter, rhyme, natural language, and solid story structure. Through examples...
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
I take my #PBRisingStars applications very seriously! And I made sure to support the amazing mentors who are participating by checking out as many of their books as I could from the library! This was a good haul! #KidLit #AmWriting @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Have you entered @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social's #PbParty Critique Giveaway?! There's still time! mindyalyseweiss.com/2026critique... #KidLit #AmWriting #CritiqueGiveaway
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Huge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
If you're planning to enter the 2026 PBParty contest, here are TONS of critique prizes you can win to help prepare. Good luck. :)
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
There's still time to register! DON'T MISS the Writing for Kids Conference in Birmingham, AL, March 27-28! We met some of the faculty in NY (Rachel, Matt, Sasha, and Ritu), and they're excited to meet YOU! scbwi.org/events/south... @SCBWI_SoBreeze #AmWriting #KidLit #12x12 #SCBWI
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Time to enter your #50PreciousWords story for 2026! Here's my entry: viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t...
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THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!!
Hurray! It’s time for the #50PreciousWords 2026 International Writing Contest! And THIS is the OFFICIAL contest post. If you are participating, please read through the guidelines and then pos…
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
2nd #PBRisingStars application completed and submitted... A few more to go.
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Welp. I did it. I just hit "send" on my first application for this year's #PBRisingStars Mentorship. 😶
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a young boy is sitting in front of a man covering his face with his hands .
ALT: a young boy is sitting in front of a man covering his face with his hands .
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Great news! #Cellphoneitis is 5% off on paperback for a limited time! Order here --> a.co/d/00woTIOQ Cellphoneitis: A lighthearted children's story about learning to manage cellphone/screentime. A retweet would be sweet! (It's the perfect picture book to share with your followers!) #KidLit
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Because I REALLY want to be mentored... (And this is the LAST year it's being offered.) Fingers and toes crossed that I will FINALLY be chosen... Applications open tomorrow! #PBRisingStars #KidLit #Mentorship #AmWriting
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Does someone you know have #Cellphoneitis?! Order the book here --> a.co/d/0a55027S written for ages 4-8, and enjoyed by kids 9-11 too! #AnxiousGeneration #12x12 #SCBWI #Kidlit #Unplug #CellphoneFreeZone #CellphoneAddiction #KidLitMegaFeed #Moms #TeachableMoments
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We did it! Bonnie Bright & I published our first picture book together!!! We are L@@KING for some folks to be a part of our "launch" team to help spread the word about our book! If you are interested, please comment below and I'll be in touch with you! Thanks for your support! #KidLit #12x12 #SCBWI
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Did you enter the #Valentiny Contest? #SCBWI #12x12 #KidLit #AmWriting Here's my entry: susannahill.com/2026/02/13/c...
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Cross Your Heart! – The 11th Annual Valentiny Contest Is HERE!!!
Roses are red Violets are blue Valentinies rock And so do YOU! Woo hoo! The time has come for. . . The 11th Annual Valentiny Writing Contest!!! ~ for children’s writers ~ Since our posting da…
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
I love the kidlit community in 12 x 12, the accountability it offers me and the endless opportunities for honing my craft! #12x12PB #12x12 #KidLit #AmWriting www.12x12challenge.com/membership
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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
One more week until Early Bird Pricing expires for WIK 2026! Register before midnight Thursday, February 12 to take advantage of our special rate: $195 members, $250 non-members. #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating #kidlit www.scbwi.org/events/south...
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
DON'T MISS the Southern Breeze Writing for Kids Conference in Birmingham, AL, March 27-28! We met some of the faculty in NY last weekend (Rachel, Matt, Sasha, and Ritu), and they are excited to meet YOU! Register now: scbwi.org/events/south... #KidLit #SCBWI @SCBWI_SoBreeze
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Hello #KidLit family! I'm re-sharing about my 'Work For Hire' services! If you or someone you know is interested in a thorough critique or meter scan (rhyming or non-rhyming) board book, PB or poem, please consider me! I'd love to help #SCBWI #AmWriting #12x12 www.michelleskennedy.com/work-for-hire
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WORK FOR HIRE | MichelleSKennedy
Picture book / board book manuscript critiques (rhyme or non-rhyme), meter and line editing, creative brainstorming for manuscripts and co-writing or ghost writing.
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Here's a great upcoming SCBWI event for learning about Chapter Books: #SCBWI #AmWriting #KidLit Registration Link: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
I'm excited to be a returning member of #12x12 this year! Thanks goes out to my dad for the early birthday present. 😍 #KidLit #AmWriting
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
www.scbwi.org/events/atx-w... #SCBWI #KidLit #AmWriting
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
www.scbwi.org/events/atx-w... #SCWI #KidLit #AmWriting
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Self-Publishing: 101 with Author Tonya Duncan Ellis: This hour-long virtual event you'll learn steps needed to polish, format, and position your manuscript for self-publishing success. #SCBWI #KidLit #AmWriting www.scbwi.org/events/atx-w...
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WEBINAR: Self Publishing 101 - The Need-to-Know Basics
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...
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Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Loved meeting @jodi-hausen.bsky.social at #SCBWINY26. @melissajmiles.bsky.social @mandyfletcher.bsky.social #SCBWI #KidLit @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social
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