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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As the judges continue working through contest entries, here are some #KidlitChuckleChallenge fun facts: 😂 163 entries! This has been our biggest turnout yet. Writing humor is hard, so BIG CONGRATS to everyone who completed the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge this year.

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

These really are priceless prizes! Thanks to all the generous agents, editors, authors and kidlit cheerleaders!

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

@picturebooksummit.bsky.social I’m thrilled to have won this bundle! Wonderful stories and spectacular, creative and whimsical illustrations. I can’t wait to hear @brianlies.bsky.social speak at the summit! Thank you, Picture Book Summit, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social and @kellipanique.bsky.social !

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

What a community to be a part of! Thanks @pbrisingstars.bsky.social for your passion and inspiration! #pbrisingstars #kidlit #authorillustrator

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Thanks #pbparty and good luck to all the party goers! #kidlit

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I love “Wishing”. This line hits hard: “Vanish hate-- concealed and shared.”

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Are you looking for inspiration, mentorship and accountability in your writing journey? Join me in this incredible community of children's book writers and illustrators! @12x12challenge.bsky.social www.12x12challenge.com/membership (Registration for 2026 ends Sunday, February 15, 2026.) #12x12pb

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Coffee with a quiet moment to listen to 12x12 interviews.

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

#PYI2025 @canscaip.bsky.social An incredible Claire Mackay Memorial Lecture by @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social Thank you CANSCAIP and The Peter and Eleanor Daniels Charitable Foundation.

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

OMGoodness, #kidlit friends! You are all so funny. 😂 It was so difficult (yet so very fun) judging the #KidlitChuckleChallenge entries this year! I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨ Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉

List of the 2025 winners for the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge humor writing contest

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Amazing! Congratulations all! Can’t wait to read them!

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Great to know! Thank you! (I loved your first book! Looking forward to the next one!)

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

As an author/illustrator, what comes first in your creative process? And when pitching, how far along into your dummy are you? Do you rely on art notes to explain your vision, or sketches or finished illustrations? Thank you!

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Whoohoo! Another year with @12x12challenge.bsky.social to stoke my imagination, stuff my writing folder and stay inspired by an amazing community! Join me at www.12x12challenge.com #12x12Challenge

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Looking forward to taking advantage of the ninjas in 2025 and working with my new critique group!

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Intentionally shifting focus to a child’s POV and searching for glimmers.

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

I discovered and was welcomed into a critique group via 12x12! First goal of 2025 unlocked!

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

🍦✨ Calling all aspiring picture book authors and illustrators! Join us for our Third Annual Virtual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, January 28th from 8-9:30 PM Eastern! Connect with the co-directors, meet past mentees, get insider tips on applying to the program + more! Register at pbrisingstars.com

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

My parents walked down the aisle to Edelweiss when they got married in 1969, setting the stage for me and my 2 brothers. So I’ll have to say Sound of Music!

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Barbara Reid for her amazing clay creations and storytelling and Peter H. Reynolds for his ink and watercolors.

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Ooh, the accountability, the fantastic webinars and blogposts and the badges!

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Will Goose-Goose dare to try something new? "Let's Go, Goose-Goose!" written and illustrated by Vanessa Ireson.

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The “Abby” or “Abby Singer”. Second last shot of the day on a film set - named after a famed Production Manager. (The last shot is the “window”). (Crews start wrapping up their gear when the Abby is called.)

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Glad to be able to follow you here!

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Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

This butterfly is happy to join Bluesky!

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