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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ive decided to participate today! Looking forward to seeing everyone’s entries ❤️

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

How a Throwaway Line Turned Writers Against a Cheerleader for Children’s Books www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/b...

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How a Throwaway Line Turned Writers Against a Cheerleader for Children’s Books

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's not too late to sign up for this upcoming MG/YA workshop with in-house editor, Kortney Nash at Henry Holt! Kort will be giving both written and live feedback on your opening pages AND synopsis. Perfect if you are in the trenches or planning to query soon! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

The editor is standing on a subway platform by an EXIT sign. She is smiling, looking over her shoulder.

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Caroline @carolinewu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The #PBParty showcase is still live this week! This means agents and editors will be able to make requests all week. 🎉🎉🎉 I'm excited to keep reading entries! mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...

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Caroline @carolinewu.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

#PBParty entry "Wild Threads" sounds so beautiful. I love the rambunctious main character Nina, and how the story weaves storytelling and the rainforest. Can't wait to see this in the world! mindyalyseweiss.com/2-wild-threa...

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 04/05/2026

The #pbparty 2026 Finalist Showcase is live! So many great entries this year - check it out! mindyalyseweiss.com/category/pbp...

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PBParty Finalists 2026 Archives ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

12x12 celebrates National Tell a Story Day! 📖✨ Every story starts somewhere — a memory, a moment, a “what if.” What story are you working on right now? #kidlit #12x12PB

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Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION! @caitdarfler.com · 27/04/2026

#kidlit #kidlitart #writers #writingcommunity www.32auctions.com/ndkidlit26?r... You only have a few more days to get on this awesome auction to fund scholarships @boydsmills.bsky.social So many critiques and AMAs - Get on it!

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Annual Fundraising Auction

Silent auction 'Annual Fundraising Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

So excited to share that I’m a #pbparty finalist! Thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all the judges.

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Went down the rabbit hole today….

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

This contest is a fun exercise every year, and I’m so pleased that I won an honorable mention out of over 600 fabulous entries! Telling a complete story in 50 words is hard, and I will have fun expanding this one into a full pb :) thanks @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for the endless inspiration!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2026, we’re giving away 4 manuscript crits & many PBs! Details on website below. To enter: 1. Follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social 2. Like + repost this post (extra entry for tagging a friend) 3. Winners announced Mar. 27 at 9 am #kidlit #cankidlit

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Picture Books, Eh! launches in 2026!

There are many wonderful places where readers of all ages, including teachers, librarians and booksellers, can discover new Canadian picture books, and Picture Books, Eh! is one of them! We are...

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Sarah Aronson @saraharonson.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Today's newsletter! saraharonson.substack.com/p/the-big-de...

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The big delete

It only hurts for a second

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

My 9 year olds first complete story, a historical fiction about the Lenape people. I didn’t cry! Mostly because it is in fact, a little gory. We realized he spells gory with an “e” because he’s only seen it written for Edward Gorey. I think that’s a fine mistake!

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Thank you @inkedauthor31.bsky.social for my lovely prize! This was my randomly selected prize for getting an honorable mention in the PB + Kid Judges contest (for my story MORDECHAI IS IN A PICKLE), and it’s perfect. I’m crazy excited about all these @papermate.bsky.social pens!!

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

This feels especially good because the judges are kids! Thanks PB and Kid Judges ❤️

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

My friend Ronna (goodreadwithronna.com) is co-hosting #readyourworld today - check out these reviews! www.goodreadswithronna.com/2025/01/29/e... www.goodreadswithronna.com/2025/01/30/t...

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I interviewed @elisehoward.bsky.social for @scbwiepa.bsky.social - really looking forward to her upcoming webinar!

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Excited to take part in this today! Anyone else?

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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

Just found out I won a full scholarship to submission shine! So excited, this is an awesome workshop and last year I learned so much. If you’re interested, registration opens today! www.scbwi.org/events/submi...

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Submission Shine 2025: Online Critique Intensive

Event Description: So, you have a handful of manuscripts or illustration styles ready to query. Which one should you lead with? Is your other work strong enough to hook an agent if they request to see...

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