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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Upcoming Events for Fall! Join me for the OC Children's Book Festival, the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival, the Las Vegas Book Festival, or a pair of Young Writers' Workshops with The Writer's Block LV!

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Upcoming August Events for me and My America Blooms! Please share with your Southern California and Las Vegas area friends who might be interested.

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Sharing an opportunity for experienced #kidlit creators! Apply to be a 2027 Nevada SCBWI Mentor till Sept 15. docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS... This is a paid gig & a great opportunity if you want to help advance others with their creative journey. Learn more at www.scbwi.org/.../nevada/n...

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Don't forget to show some support to our conference faculty members by purchasing their books on our bookshop page here: bookshop.org/shop/SCBWI Art by Heegyum Kim #scbwisummer26 #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Hooray for picture book postcards! Excited to send mail from the family at the heart of My America Blooms ✨️💕

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

My America Blooms debuted 30 days ago! It's been a month of book events, gatherings, celebration, & travel! See you in August! ✨️Barnes & Noble, Rainbow, Aug 15 (2p) 🌸The Learning Garden, Torrance, CA, Aug 22 (10a) 📚LA Kids’ Book Festival, Aug 23 (9a -4:30p) #kidlit #picturebooks #booklife

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A lovely write-up for My America Blooms from @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for #PPBF 💖🇺🇸🌸

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I really enjoyed chatting with @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social about writing and my debut pb My America Blooms, illustrated by Fateme Mokhles and published by @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social Check it out! www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... And be sure to catch her #ppbf post for a review, too!

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The Picture Book Buzz - Interview with Nazanin Ford

Excited to chat with debut author Nazanin Ford about the inspiration and insights into her poignant and gorgeous picture book - My America Blooms.

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

If your celebrating the 4th in Park City this year, come on by Dolly's Bookstore! Main Street, 12p - 2p

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Missed reposting this yesterday! @jenanbenton.bsky.social interviewed me and illustrator Fateme Mokhles and *I* learned more about the behind the scenes of our book!! My America Blooms is out now from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @nazfordwrites.bsky.social! 🎉📚 📚 MY AMERICA BLOOMS illustrated by Fateme Mokhles and published by @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social. Check it out: buff.ly/UenzVXA #kidlit #12x12PB

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Check out this Book Birthday interview for My America Blooms by @erindealey.bsky.social Thoughtful questions and sneak previews of Fateme Mokhles' incredible art! #picturebook #fiction #immigrantstory #kidlit #iraniandiaspora

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

#alaac26 so far! One more day and one big event to go. Monday at 10:30a: "New Picture Books That Celebrate Community" panel on the Diversity in Publishing stage with @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social authors!

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

#KidlitZombieWeek starts tomorrow! And this is one party your manuscript doesn't have to look good for. The deader the better! So, dust off those pages and head on over to our events page to see what lies in wait: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

It's just a short walk down Fear Street to the cemetary at 13 Dead-end Drive to dig up that old manuscript. The gate may creak and your heart may shriek, but #KidlitZombieWeek will be waiting for you just inside... 🧟‍♀️June 1-5 🧟On BlueSky & Instagram #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

🌟Thank you for featuring 🪷My America Blooms in #PBStudyBuddy! (pre-order link in my bio)

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

New and upcoming #immigrantstory titles. Perfect for June and #immigrantheritagemonth (not to get too ahead of ourselves!). Ask your #bookseller or #librarian about them. ✨️Pre-orders for My America Blooms available now www.beamingbooks.com/store/produc...

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🧟‍♀️☎️Need we say more? #KidlitZombieWeek June 1-5. Blog posts. Discussions. Community. And prizes. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Back for year 6! 12x12 has been such a great source of encouragement & inspiration. Love the webinars + there are so many ways to connect (which, tbh, I have only just begun to explore). And there's still time to join for 2026 www.12x12challenge.com/membership

Participant "badge" for joining the 12x12 challenge to write 12 picture book drafts in 12 months. Shows 12x12 character with brown curly hair happily reading a book.

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

So proud to share the cover of MY AMERICA BLOOMS written by me, beautifully illustrated by Fateme Mokhles, published by @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social.Releasing just in time for Independence Day and America's 250th celebration, order now to receive your copy when it comes out 6/30/26. Link in bio.

Picture book cover image with young girl holding her hand over her heart and with flower petals, stars, and an American Flag in the background. Book title: My America Bloom by Nazanin Agange Ford, illustrated by Fateme Mokhles. Releasing 6-30-26 from Beaming Books. Preorder link available in bio.

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Jennifer March Soloway @marchsoloway.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Happy Book Birthday to THE ZOMBEES, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @kalyquarles.bsky.social--a picture book dream team! Don't miss this funny, adorable picture book with a fun unexpected twist and lots of heart at a bookstore near you! Congratulations, Justin and Kaly!

The book cover for THE ZOMBEES, written by Justin Colón, and illustrated by Kaly Quarles. The title is in large white hand-drawn letters in a serifed font on a black background with tiny green bees flying up and around the title lettering with a green spine. It's super cute!

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

#ALAAC25 caught up with a few awesome #kidlit authors (and an illustrator).

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Curious how other writers went from idea to book deal? 📚💫 Watch real #12x12PB members share their journeys in our Success Stories playlist—full of rejections, wins, and aha moments. 🎥 buff.ly/0MFtjG2

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2! Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g... Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why. Thanks @shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

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Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 2: REVIVING THE DEAD: Six Ways to Breathe Life into a Beloved (but Stale) Tale by Shannon Stocker(6/24/2025)

#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

These manuscripts aren't rolling over in their graves anymore. Come back all this week for more great tools to make that #KidLit zombie un-funeral (or un-birthday party?) a reality! Want to join in the fun? sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #KidlitZombieWeek 2025 #WriterSky #WriingCommunity

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Had a great time visiting #austin #atx favorites like #amysicecreams #museumoficecream #firstlightbooks & #bookpeoplekids (where I spotted a few #NVSCBWI PALs on the shelves #axieoh #ellenhopkins!)

Pride Month Display at Book People Kids Section in Austin, TX

Selfie at Book People bookstore in Austin, TX

Walking into First Light Book Shop in Austin, TX

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PB26 Debut Group @pb26debut.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We're 🤩🤩 to offer a BIG prize for #KidlitZombieWeek 💙🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️ We're giving a 'Pitch Packet Critique' that includes a critique of one of your query letters plus 5-7 of your additional picture book pitches! Hooray! And BRAINS! #kidlit #picturebooks #authors #illustrators #critique #pb

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

@NVSCBWI Let's talk about word choice in #kidlit! Come to #EastLasVegasLibrary June 1 at 3:30pm #writingcommunity. Thanks @lvccld for hosting this series! More information -https://www.scbwi.org/regions/nevada #lasvegaswriters #picturebooks #lovebooks #lovelibraries #MiddleGradebooks #YAbooks

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (May 9): www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... Inside: @scbwi.bsky.social Summer Conference, Publicity, Combatting Isolation, more. Thanks Kira Sokolovskaia for the illustration, @penguinkids.bsky.social and Bright Matter Books for the PB & MG giveaways.

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The Weekly 411 (5/9/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Check it out! The lastest #NVSCBWI #WriteRiders newsletter is out!

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Congrats to all the winners and HMs! It was humbling to read the winning entries and realize so much could come from just #50preciouswords! And a round of applause for @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and this year's dedicated judges!

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

🎉 We Need Diverse Books Day is April 3rd! #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay was created to celebrate a decade of WNDB’s efforts to diversify the publishing industry. This holiday is intended to highlight the importance of reading books that reflect our beautifully diverse world.

Illustrated promotional graphic displaying a light yellow sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. At the bottom of the graphic is an illustration of five young people splayed out atop a grassy hill and reading books. The title text says, “Celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day!” followed by the date April 3rd, 2025.

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests. We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo! We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗 mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Huge thanks to @heidieys.bsky.social for an incredible #12x12PB Book Chat! 📚✨ We loved the insights about JANIE WRITES A PLAY! Members: Catch the replay. Not a member? Get the free limited-time replay: www.12x12challenge.c... #writer #booksforkids #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Thanks @viviankirkfield and all the #50preciouswords judges and prize donors! There are so many fun, creative entries! Good luck to all the participants :)

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Thanks to those who already donated on my fundraising pg! We have a little friendly competition going, so if you wanna help a girl out... fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2030Readt... Even better, my #LasVegasfriends can sign up to read to students or visit a classroom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Nevada Reading Week Activities with Teach for America Nevada. Visit a school; volunteer to read; donate to double literacy rates and bring a love of reading to students; learn and network at the State of Education event.

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Christine Van Zandt @christinevanzandt.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

On sale, 34% off, on Amazon, in honor of #westernmonarchday. Learn about this amazing butterfly’s life cycle in my book #milkweedformonarchs by @beamingbooksmn. Art by Barajas. #monarch #monarchbutterfly #caterpillar #lifecycle #elementaryschool #elementaryschoolteacher #nonfiction #picturebook

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Let's Rock #nevadareadingweek #nvreadingweek #TFANV #TFANevada School Visits: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Donate: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2030Readt...

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Naz Ford @nazfordwrites.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Had a great monthly #nvscbwi meeting and presentation on #writing a Compelling Plot for #kidlit! See you next month for first drafts!

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