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Raelene Van Horn @raelenevanhorn.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

It was great to change it up in 2026: I submitted as author-illustrator.

Raelene Van Horn @raelenevanhorn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Some exciting news I received from @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and the PBParty team! Thanks to your kindness for hosting this contest and recognizing a part of my Great-Grandfather August’s life story.

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Raelene Van Horn @raelenevanhorn.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

My cousin’s daughter really enjoyed “Noura’s Crescent Moon.” Thank you, Zainab Khan, Nabila Adani and Candlewick Press!

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Raelene Van Horn @raelenevanhorn.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

A contest to challenge you to use your words wisely-50 words, to be exact. Let me know, if you plan to enter and we can cheer each other on?

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Raelene Van Horn @raelenevanhorn.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

When you see a writing friend’s picture book at your local Towne Center Books, a lovely book for Ramadan!

Noura’s Crescent Moon, a picture book for Ramadan’s Celebrating!

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Raelene Van Horn @raelenevanhorn.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

A day to shine, when “Voice of Hope: Myrlie Evers Williams Story” receives notable recognition by the Children’s Book Council! Wow, to my colleague, Nadia Salomon, the illustrator-London Ladd and all who have seen this one behind the scenes! www.instagram.com/p/DGpdXXhutV...

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Raelene Van Horn @raelenevanhorn.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

My SCBWI-SF, North East Bay region is hosting a creative writing and illustrating retreat. It’s an excellent opportunity. Please join us.

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Raelene Van Horn @raelenevanhorn.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

I’m looking forward to participating in Storystorm 2025. Just sign up and or follow Tara’s blog through January. #picturebooks #kidlit #storystorm @taralazar.bsky.social

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Raelene Van Horn @raelenevanhorn.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

“The Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story,” a picture book biography dear to my heart, told and illustrated with strength and precise words. It’s a picture book with several educational themes, making it useful in schools and classrooms. Thanks, my friend Nadia and your publication team!

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Raelene Van Horn @raelenevanhorn.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

I’ve been creating hand-collage papers to utilize in my children’s picture book illustrations.

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