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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 08/06/2026

Oh heeeey, #kidlit writers! Did you know that @thewritingbarn.bsky.social’s Industry Engagement Day is the most informational fun you can have during the otherwise painful process of querying and submitting? Join us at thewritingbarn.com/industry-eng...

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The Storytellers Foundation | The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast @tstorypodcast.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We can’t believe our summit starts this Friday. Thank you to everyone helping make it special, including @thewritingbarn.bsky.social. For writers and creatives figuring out book marketing without feeling overwhelmed. Live online June 12–14. Replays available. summit.getstoryrise.com #amwriting

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Kids Book Squad @kidsbooksquad.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Introducing the members of the Squad - meet @lizziebrooksauthor! Lizzie is a mom, yoga teacher, freelance editor, & writer repped by Emily Keyes of Keyes Agency. Her new book IMPERFECTLY PERFECT POSEY: A WOBBLY YOGA STORY is coming on June 9, 2026 with Spinning Wheel Stories. #kidlit #picturebooks

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Kids Book Squad @kidsbooksquad.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Meet our next Squad member - Debbie Loren Dunn! She writes nonfiction that uncovers remarkable events and people that have quietly changed our world. Her new YA book is THE REAL ROSALIND: The Truth About Rosalind Franklin’s DNA Discovery and How it was Erased, releasing April 7th with Zest Books.

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Kids Book Squad @kidsbooksquad.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Meet Squad member @johannapeyton.bsky.social! Johanna Peyton is a proudly neurodivergent writer. Her debut nonfiction picture book, ALL BRAINS WELCOME: Embracing ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and More, illustrated by Olga Popova, releases in October of 2026 with Sourcebooks eXplore. 1/3 #kidlit #stem 1/3

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Kids Book Squad @kidsbooksquad.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Meet Squad member Sue Young! @sueyoungmusic.bsky.social is a bilingual storyteller, performing singer songwriter, children’s librarian, and Spanish teacher. Her debut picture book COURAGEOUS COWGIRLS, publishes October 27, 2026 with TCU Press. #kidlit #picturebooks 1/2

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Kids Book Squad @kidsbooksquad.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Happy Book Birthday! THE REAL ROSALIND: The Truth About Rosalind Franklin’s DNA Discovery and How It Was Erased hits the shelves everywhere today. Get your copy now! Congratulations Debbie Dunn and Janet Fox! #YA #kidlit #stem

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Kids Book Squad @kidsbooksquad.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Meet Squad member @melissa_stoller! Melissa writes to bring heartfelt connection and joy to her readers. Hernext picture book, Stella’s Special Recipe: A Rosh Hashanah Story, illustrated by Valerya Milovanova, releases from Kar-Ben Publishing on August 4, 2026. #kidlit #picturebooks 1/3

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Thrilled to attend the Writing Barn's Picture Book Creation session with Agent Elena Giovinazzo, author/illustrator Zoey Abbott hosted by Susan Johnston Taylor. @thewritingbarn.bsky.social @sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social @elenagiovinazzi.bsky.social IG @zoey.abbott

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Thanks so much for joining us, Sheryl! Glad you're enjoying it. Maybe Zeke will perk up for the picture book pitches this afternoon. 😂

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 28/02/2026

Sorry, I won’t be doing a haiku today…attending the Industry Engagement Event with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social instead. (I promise I won’t be screaming at the top of my lungs despite what my sticker tells me to do)

My laptop showing the Writing Barn event on screen. There are two stickers; one says “artist” and the other says, “Every now and then, scream at the top of your lungs. It helps.”

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Dedra Davis is AGENTED!! @dedradavis.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Attended @thewritingbarn.bsky.social Industry Engagement Event today and was empowered and encouraged! Can’t wait to query with the submission opportunities! #WBPitch

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Author Deborah Foster @deborahfoster.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Learning so much at the October Industry Engagement Day!! Consider signing up for the next one coming in the spring! #wbpitch @thewritingbarn.bsky.social

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Kara Sibilia @karasibilia.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Excited to share that I’ve officially signed with literary agent Maura Kye-Casella at Don Congdon Associates, Inc.! @thewritingbarn.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social @ctcwriters.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #kidlit

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🌐 Today in The Courage to Create: Author Websites 101 with The Method Agency! 💻 Learn how to design your site, boost SEO, and build your author brand with expert guidance. Join the community 👉 courage.thewritingbarn.com/courage-to-c...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer Rofé and Caryn Wiseman from Andrea Brown Literary Agency for a special Ask an Agent session inside the Courage to Create community this Thursday! Register: courage.thewritingbarn.com/courage-to-c...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Want your stories to connect with readers on a deeper level? Jessixa Bagley’s 6-week class on authentic writing begins Sept 16. Spots are limited. Register: courage.thewritingbarn.com/authenticity...

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Becky Goodman @beckygoodman.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Always love Industry Engagement Day that The Writing Barn's Courage to Create community hosts! Learning so much from all these pitch critiques! @thewritingbarn.bsky.social @ctcwriters.bsky.social

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SandyBrehl @sandybrehl.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Terrific morning start @thewritingbarn.bsky.social with #PH #WBPITCH.Thx to all involved!

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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Psst! I’m doing a webinar Saturday! Do you want to come? thewritingbarn.com/class/fact-m...

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Fact Meets Feeling: Writing Compelling Nonfiction for a World That Needs It with Melissa Manlove – Writing Barn

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

There’s space in the market for your nonfiction work! 📚💭 Join these talented NF writers for a FREE event next Monday to remind authors that nonfiction IS making sales, getting people agented and thriving in the writing community! Register here: thewritingbarn.com/class/a-nigh...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Congratulation to Karla Sy whose debut PB was picked up by Beaming Books!🥳🎉 In this interview she discusses how WB aided in her literary journey for STRONG AS A LION, the importance of community and her boost of confidence in her writing. Read more about it here: thewritingbarn.com/writing-barn...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

"Heavy" topics for children are complex but necessary. TOMORROW: Join @casahasegawa.bsky.social to for an honest conversation on these stories + current market for them. *PLUS submission opps available to ALL registrants! Register Here: thewritingbarn.com/class/yes-yo...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Find yourself wondering what makes a book successful? 📚👀 Author Candy Wellins will be teaching our Tried and True Topics in PB to spot what makes a book stand out and how to incorporate those techniques in your own WIP. Register here: thewritingbarn.com/class/craft-...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Start your Spring by cleaning up your WIPs with our upcoming WSS programs for NF and PB writers! 🌷✨ These quotes from former students discuss the camaraderie, insightful one-on-one feedback and progress they were able to accomplish in the program. Apply by 04/20: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Only 2 spots left! 📣 Join instructor @marciecolleen.bsky.social for 6-months of drafting, deadlines, goals, support, feedback and MORE. **Applications close on 4/20. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

April is for watering the seeds of our future success! 💧🌱 This month we have two exciting webinars and our spring Write. Submit. Support. for PB/Chapter Book and Nonfiction sessions. Check out our classes at: www.thewritingbarn.com/classes

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

It’s time for another exciting Sunday Shoutout! 📣 This time we’re celebrating Verge member, Christal Presley’s NF PB getting acquired by Carter Hasegawa. This beautiful story is set for publication in Fall 2027.

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Cheers to Melissa Koch on her exciting news! 🎊🙌 Her picture book STONE BY STONE: A ROCK’S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME is set for release in 2026. Read the full interview here: thewritingbarn.com/writing-barn...

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Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · 19/03/2025

Each of our creative journeys is unique and difficult, but there are so many good programs available to help. @thewritingbarn.bsky.social had the resources I needed at a crisis point in my #kidlit career recently--which led to a very happy outcome! thewritingbarn.com/writing-barn...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Let’s talk about sensitive topics in kidlit. 💬 Join agent, and former editor, Carter Hasegawa for a craft webinar that delves into the many ways writers can address tough topics, how to understand your audience, the current market and more! Sign up here: thewritingbarn.com/class/yes-yo...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

This Sunday we’re shouting out, Verge and CTC member, Ann McCallum Staats on signing with Jennifer Unter at the Unter Agency! 🎉 We’re so excited for you. Stay tuned for a WB success story interview coming soon. 🙌

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Discover how to unleash your writing superpowers! ⚡️ Join Executive Editor, Melissa Manlove, for a 90 minute industry webinar (3/29) and find out all the ways that you could stand out in this ever tightening publishing market. Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/wb-writing-i...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Congratulations to @bonnieadamson.com on signing with her dream agent, Sara Crowe of @saracrowelit.bsky.social! 🎉 Learn more about her literary journey, leading up to this exciting milestone met, here: thewritingbarn.com/writing-barn...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Join executive editor Melissa Manlove for a webinar that’s all about discovering where your story fits into the wider market + how you’ll craft a pitch that captures the attention of industry professionals everywhere. Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/wb-writing-i...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Spring forward in your writing goals this year! 🌻✍️ We know that structure and accountability isn’t always easy, but with WSS you’ll find out what structurally works best for you as you strengthen your drafts AND nourish your literary life. Apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Carter Hasegawa @casahasegawa.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Come join me at the @thewritingbarn.bsky.social April 10th to discuss writing picture books with "heavy" themes #kidlit #picturebooks #writingcraft

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Only 2 spots left! 📣 If you're ready to take your novel draft to the next level, join award-winning author @davidbowles.us for Write. Submit. Support. for Novelists. There’ll be: ✍️ Deadlines ✍️ Critiques ✍️ Feedback ✍️ Community & MORE! Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Congratulations to our friend @safajarwrites.bsky.social who’s upcoming picture book biography ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA is now an Amazon Editor Best Book of the Month for March! 🎉 Pre-order your copy here: www.bookpeople.com/book/9781250...

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Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

A huge thank you to @bethanyhegedus.bsky.social at the @thewritingbarn.bsky.social for hosting STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits #bookbirthday yesterday. I’m still glowing.

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Take a look at these new budding book releases! 🌷 Get up to date this Spring with the new book releases from WB friends and family to add to your must-read list. Hint hint: we’ll be celebrating one of the books mentioned tomorrow at 11am CST! Read the blog here: thewritingbarn.com/new-2025-boo...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

It’s no secret that Rob Sanders is a master of style & substance! ✨ In his upcoming six-session course, Rob will cover many of the essential ingredients needed for students to leave this class with a draft they’re proud of. Sign up here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/pb-bios-i-st...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

So excited to see everyone at the book launch this Saturday! ✨

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Gabi Snyder @gabisnyder.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Happy book birthday to IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY: POEMS OF POSSIBILITY, with poems selected by @charleswaters.bsky.social and Irene Latham and stunning illustrations from Olivia Sua. We had a wonderful book launch yesterday, hosted by @thewritingbarn.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Happy book birthday to IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY: POEMS OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY! 🥳 Thank you to all who showed up to celebrate with us at yesterday’s poetry reading. Poems selected by poets @charleswaters.bsky.social & Irene Latham. Purchase your copy here: www.bookpeople.com/book/9781536...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We’re shouting out our dear friend, Gloria Amescua, whose upcoming book received a great review from Kirkus! 📣🙌 ABUELITA’S SONG is a bilingual story that celebrates family & the music that connects us all. Gloria worked on this beautiful story throughout Perfecting the PB I & II, and in WSS!

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Ready to master your craft this month? Well, you’re in luck! 🍀 Our March programming is perfect for writers at all stages of PLUS we have some incredibly fun FREE events happening as well. Learn more about our classes here: thewritingbarn.com/upcoming-cla...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Missed out on our Industry Engagement Day? No problem! 😉 Until March 1st, we’re offering the FULL event replay + all 10 submission opportunities for sale to anyone who couldn’t attend live. Purchase the replay here: courage.thewritingbarn.com/industry-day...

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The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Congratulations to Molly Golden for her recently released PB! 📚 Molly joined us for a Success Story on her new book BECOMING REAL: THE TRUE STORY OF THE VELVETEEN RABBIT to discuss the book and her literary journey. Read more about it here: thewritingbarn.com/wb-success-s...

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