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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 08/03/2024

Congratulations to #12x12PB member Nadia Salomon! Her #picturebook, A VOICE OF HOPE: THE MYRLIE EVERS-WILLIAMS STORY, received the 2023 RAM Grant awarded by @scbwi 🥳 Way to go, Nadia! 👏 #award #bookaward #SCBWI

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

Ramadan Mubarak! Check out the #12x12PB Bookshop for an inspiring list of #picturebooks written by our members. Add these to your TBR list today! bookshop.org/lists/b... @moyuksel.bsky.social @natashakhankazi.bsky.social @faridazaman.bsky.social @marziehabbas.bsky.social @zainabzk.bsky.social

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member Charlotte Offsay! Her #picturebook, THE QUIET FOREST, illustrated by @abicushman and published by @simonkids, released today. See ALL of March's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

Woohoo! It's #12x12PB member Kalee Gwarjanski's Book Birthday for her #picturebook, MISS MACDONALD HAS A FARM, illustrated by @elizabetvukovic and published by @randomhousekids! Take a look at March's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

We're celebrating #12x12PB member @annsukwang.bsky.social's Book Birthday today for her #picturebook, THE HOUSE BEFORE FALLING INTO THE SEA, illustrated by @hannayoonich and published by @penguinrandomhouse! Check out her book and MANY more: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

Yay! #12x12PB member @aschwabart.bsky.social (Alicia Schwab)'s #picturebook, UNICYCLE DAD, written by Sarah Hovorka and published by @amicuspub, released today! Take a look at March's book birthdays: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

Join @debbieohi.com and me on Thu. Apr. 25, 2024, 7-8 pm ET for #KidLitAMA (Ask Me Anything) #Edusky #Skybrarian #nonfiction #STEMbooks #schoollibrarians More info: debbieohi.com/kidlitama/

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

70 is a nice number, right? Especially when it's the number of agents, editors and art directors participating in the #PBParty showcase. Check out the newest agent we added. Wahoooooo! I can't wait to share the gems we've been discovering with them! mindyalyseweiss.com/...

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2024 PBParty Agents, Editors & Art Directors! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Here's the list of the amazing agents, editors and art directors participating in the 2024 PBParty Contest. Wahooooooo!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 09/03/2024

Delighted to announce: my next #KidLitAMA ("Ask Me Anything") guest is @mstewartscience.bsky.social! Educators, librarians, kidlit authors/illustrators interested in nonfiction, STEM books, informational writing: Thu. Apr. 25, 2024, 7-8 pm ET More info #Edusky #Skybrarian #nonfiction #STEMbooks

Melissa Stewart smiling and holding a sign in front of a bookshelf, announcing her #KidLitAMA event on April 25th, 2024, about nonfiction, STEM books, and informational writing. The bookshelf displays a variety of colorful children's books, with sections labeled 'New and Upcoming' and 'Most Popular,' as well as a section for 'Books for Educators' featuring book sets."

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member @alisonpstevens.bsky.social! Her #picturebook, ANIMAL CLIMATE HEROES!, illustrated by Jason Ford and published by @mackidsbooks, released today. See ALL of March's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 23/02/2024

We received 1094 #PBParty entries this year. 139 of them are from author/illustrators. I'm taking a quick break--and then I can't wait to dig into the entries. Wahooooooo! Good luck, everyone. :)

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 14/02/2024

It can be so hard NOT to compare yourself to others sometimes, esp when browsing social media. To avoid getting sucked into a black hole of envy/resentment, try VERY hard to focus on enjoying your own journey at your own pace. Find your own joy.

Photo of a hand-drawn, 4 panel comic, writer in front of computer gradually sinking down beneath desk. Handwritten title: "I love social media but if I'm not careful, here's how it can make me feel sometimes..." The drawing is on a piece of paper with torn edges, and we can see a colored pencil on each side of the piece of paper.

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Sharon Giltrow @sharongiltrow1.bsky.social · 30/01/2024

FUN FACT - all my books could be used to help children, parents and teachers get ready for back to school. LET'S GO SHOPPING GRANDMA - back to school shopping. BEDTIME, DADDY! - going to bed. GET READY, MAMA! - getting ready. SAMARA RUBIN AND THE UTILITY BELT - own utility belt @thuvu.bsky.social

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 25/01/2024

Here's the list of the 2024 #PBParty contest agents, editors & art directors. Wahooooo! You might want to sit down before reading this--it's mind-blowing. I can't wait to see all the magical matches that will happen this year! Good luck. ✨✨✨✨ mindyalyseweiss.com/2024-pbparty...

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2024 PBParty Agents, Editors & Art Directors! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Here's the list of the amazing agents, editors and art directors participating in the 2024 PBParty Contest. Wahooooooo!

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Sharon Giltrow @sharongiltrow1.bsky.social · 26/01/2024

Come read about my journey as an early MG writer and our debut middle grade book Samara Rubin and the Utility Belt (alphabetsoup.net.au) @thuvu.bsky.social

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Sharon Giltrow @sharongiltrow1.bsky.social · 23/01/2024

There are many ways you can support a creative. How many have you done? (You can also buy our books :-) @12x12challenge.bsky.social

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · 22/01/2024

It was an absolute pleasure to talk with fellow author Gina Soldano on her brand new podcast, WHY I WRITE! 🎉The interview was only 30 minutes, but we covered SO much ground. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/2vw5ehh5 or visit her website here: ginasoldano.com/the-magic-of...

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 21/01/2024

Did you know #12x12PB has a vibrant book club hosted by author @mcusolito.bsky.social? Join us before discussion begins on the first book in Feb. (Side note: it's one of Founder @JulieFHedlund.bsky.social's FAVE craft books)! #kidlit #amreading #writingcommunity 12x12challenge.com/m...

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Dawn Prochovnic @dawnprochovnic.bsky.social · 21/01/2024

I participated as a guest blogger on Day 6 of @taralazar.bsky.social 's Storystorm this year. Soon after, I blogged in my own space about the experience: www.dawnprochovnic.com/2024/01/the-... There's still a week or so left of this creative challenge. Go! Image Credit, Courtney Pippin-Mathur

A bear in winter clothing waves with one hand and holds a basket of light bulb aka "ideas." An idea bubble with another light bulb appears in the upper corner.

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Sharon Giltrow @sharongiltrow1.bsky.social · 15/01/2024

Storystorm 2024 Day 14: Sharon Giltrow Turns a Picture Book into a Middle Grade Series | Writing for Kids (While Raising Them) (taralazar.com) My Storystorm guest blog post. Check it out. @thuvu.bsky.social

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Sharon Giltrow @sharongiltrow1.bsky.social · 14/01/2024

Since the start of January I have been doing @taralazar.bsky.social Storystorm. There are daily posts for inspiration. And.... the next blog post Day 14 I am the guest blogger. Cute journal where I write my ideas art by @pippinmathur.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social

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Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social · 02/01/2024

Introducing...Imagination Soup's Reading Journal for Kids! imaginationsoup.net/reading-jour... Created by me, the founder of Imagination Soup and a former teacher with a MA.Ed. and artist Alice Nainer. Pair the journal with a stack of good books and watch the reading magic happen!

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 08/01/2024

Hey everyone! We took a bit of a hiatus over the holidays, but we're back! AND... 2024 registration opens on Tuesday! Have questions? Want to talk about writing great #picturebook beginnings? Join us for this free webinar Tuesday (Jan. 9th) evening. juliehedlund.leadpages.co/2024-webinar/

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Begin at the Beginning—In Picture Books and In Community

Where do you start when you want to write for children? At the beginning, of course! 12 x 12 Challenge Founder Julie Hedlund is to help in this FREE webinar!

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Sharon Giltrow @sharongiltrow1.bsky.social · 06/01/2024

Hi, I thought I would formally introduce myself. I am a children's author who lives in Perth Australia. I write picture books and early middle grade books. I love to beach comb, snorkel, read and bake. I have four published books see the photos. I also teach young children. Nice to meet you.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 22/10/2023

Do you know a kidlit/YA person new to Bluesky? Here are starting resources that might help, pls see full thread 👇🏼 My take on social media Quick tips + templates My Bluesky how-to videos KidLit Authors & Illustrators On Bluesky Kate Messner's KidLit Community list cont'd

Illustration of long-haired girl in red clock on flower-filled green hillside, looking up into the blue sky. In the sky, we see a few fluffy clouds along with some white skywriting that spellings the word "bluesky."

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 30/12/2023

To traditionally published authors & illustrators out there: pls do let your publisher know that Bluesky posts are now viewable by those outside of Bluesky? Hopefully that will convince more to come over. You can also point them to @mstewartscience.bsky.social's article in School Library Journal.

Screenshot of article excerpt from School Library Journal. Title of article: "Looking for a Twitter/X Alternative? Try Bluesky" by Melissa Stewart. Illustration by Debbie Ridpath Ohi shows a pony-tailed dark-skinned woman in a winter coat walking over a snowy hill and looking at cloud writing that says "Bluesky". On the far green hill, we see a diverse group of people chatting with each other.

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Tara Lazar @taralazar.bsky.social · 28/12/2023

The #Storystorm 2024 Mug (featuring Flurry the Bear by Courtney Pippin-Mathur) is now available at the Zazzle store. All proceeds benefit The Highlights Foundation. zazzle.com/storystorm_2...

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Storystorm 2024 Mug | Zazzle

Shop Storystorm 2024 Mug created by Storystorm. Personalize it with photos & text or purchase as is!

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