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Diane Mittler

@writerdi.bsky.social
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#PB #MG author seeking representation |'26 debut READY TO RIDE |'24 PBParty finalist | '24 WNDB Mentee| '23 #SCBWI-NM Enchantment Show winner| #12x12 | retired educator | ❤️ photography | mochadiane.com | she/her/hers

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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Most Important Spread in Children's Book History (And How It Has Informed Every Picture Book I’ve Written) travisjonker.substack.com/p/the-most-i...
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The Most Important Spread in Children's Book History (And How It Has Informed Every Picture Book I’ve Written)
I’ve been thinking about this specific spread for a long time.
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Getting excited about pub day and launch events!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
I love baseball! GO CARDINALS!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Approaching fast... worth looking into
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K.A. Hela ✨ Finally Querying✨ @jundlife.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
THE EXORCIST X DONNIE DARKO Chris is plagued with seeing shadow people, but an encounter with a powerful Eldritch being known as The Hatman, leaves him possessed and desperate to exorcise the entity attached to him before he loses control and becomes a demon himself. #QuestPit #Q #H
'Hat' - 84K, Cosmic Horror Querying Soon. 
Pitch: Chris is obsessed with light and nature's patterns after a Shadow Person nearly killed him as a child. He tries to focus on important things, like finding a way to get his goth girl crush Mel to share a joint or two. Until the Hatman. He imbues Chris with his essence, bonding them. If Chris was haunted by Shadows before, now he is possessed.
Tropes: 2000's set
Spooky New ENgland 
Amature Witchcraft
Nature
moon stuff
Stoner Goths
nu-Metal Playlist
Comps - The Possession of Alba Diaz. Slewfoot. 13 Months Haunted
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abbywordsandwhimsy.bsky.social @abbywordsandwhimsy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
CUDDLE FISH? Iris, a cuttlefish, confuses the letters D and T and sets out to be a great cuddler, but when sea creatures reject her hugs, her ink squirts a brown cloud of humiliation. When Iris saves damselfish in distress, she learns she is more than just a cuddly cuttlefish. #QuestPit #PB #Q
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Jules loves to hike. A mobility impairment impacts how. A field trip ahead brings challenges—convincing classmates she can join, checking accessibility & deciding if a “No E-Bikes!” sign applies to her. THIS IS HOW I HIKE is about being included with an out-of-the-box approach #questpit #PB #dis #Q
woman on 4-wheeled electric mobility device with handicapped flag stops to sniff a pine tree on a ride in the Colorado mountains
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A 🙎‍♀️ with a mobility impairment & her auntie embark on a 🚴‍♀️ adventure in the high desert. Startled by a darting 🦎, stranded in a sandy wash and stymied by hills, long, steep & hard in the heat, they succeed--only to find themselves in A RACE WITH THE RAIN when a monsoon rolls in. #questpit #pb #Q #dis
woman on 4-wheeled, electric mobility device with handicapped flag rides through high desert terrain
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
COVER REVEAL!!!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
READY TO RIDE
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Getting my stuff together!😊🎉❤️
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
A bee on my mouse!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
So much fun to see this in PW. #amexcited
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
A 🙎‍♀️ with a mobility impairment & her auntie embark on a 🚴‍♀️ adventure in the high desert. Startled by a darting 🦎, stranded in a sandy wash and stymied by hills, long, steep & hard in the heat, they succeed--only to find themselves in A RACE WITH THE RAIN when a monsoon rolls in. #BluePit #PB #Q #DIS
Woman on mobillity device with handicapped flag stops to smell a pine tree while riding.
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Jules loves to hike. A mobility impairment impacts how. A field trip ahead brings challenges—convincing classmates she can join, checking accessibility & deciding if a “No E-Bikes!” sign applies to her. THIS IS HOW I HIKE is about being included with an out-of-the-box approach. #BLUPIT #PB #DIS #Q
Woman with helmet rides 4-wheel electric mobility device with handicapped flag in the desert
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
As Larry picks cherries for birthday pie, sister's chomping, birds’ pecking and a splort! of bird poop thwart his efforts. Larry’s plan to stop distractions succeeds and, with another splort! Larry discovers that sharing cherries with the birds will ensure CHERRY GOODNESS FOR ALL #BluePit📖 #pb #Q
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Such incredible books being published here!
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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train starts NOW & lasts all of July17 - 19 EDT 🚂Write a new PB draft 🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post 🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc: tinyurl.com/Critique... 🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉 🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/Critique... Good luck ✨✨
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PBParty Critique Train
PBParty Critique Train open for passengers on… July 17 - 19 Check out the FAQ here Keep up to date with PBParty events (including the contest) on Facebook Congrats for writing a new PB! Please add your name and e-mail below. I’ll critique the 1st person who completes a pdraft. They’ll crit...
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Excited for this one! #pbmix26
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
My group too! What an amazing group o authors!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
WOW!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Outside is the place to be this week!
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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Today, I'm sharing a picture book I love, a blog I enjoyed, a podcast that inspired me, and the next book I have coming out. Click here to see it all: picturebookbuilders.com/2025/05/a-bo... #booksky #kidlit #megakidlit #scbwi
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A book, a blog post and a podcast: Things to check out if you’re a kidlit fan
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Celebrating our recent book announcement of READY TO RIDE with this as my computer wallpaper. Brings a 😊 to this girl's face every time! Sharing the joy with @astoundus.bsky.social Andrea Altimirano @heathercashman.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social Liz Schleisman @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
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Michael Benner @michaelbennerbooks.com · 30/04/2025
Happy book birthday (one day late) @artbyann.bsky.social!!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Today!
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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Thrilled to host @drenderturmaud.bsky.social on my blog this week. Danielle is a trauma therapist, KidLit author, and podcast host -- all while struggling with her own health issues. writingwhileimpaired.substack.com/p/disabling-...
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Disabling the Term, Disability
The first time I realized what the word disability actually means, I was shaken. As a person who is positioned in the world with multiple disabilities myself, this implications of this message struck ...
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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
✨FEATURED KIDLIT✨ Introducing LITTLE CLOUD’S BIG DREAM, illus. by @martinaliebig.bsky.social from @northsouthbooks.bsky.social! 🌦️ Discover the water cycle in this beautiful #picturebook about a little cloud & the feelings she experiences as she grows & changes: www.kidlit.tv/featured-kid... #kidlit
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
🎉🎉🎉 SO excited to have this news out in the big world! Many thanks to @heathercashman.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social Liz Schleisman and @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social Looking forward to the next bucket list checkmarks✅✅✅...
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
❤️🌎
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Today 🔆🌸 🤔 ✍️ is perfect timing for this! 🎉😊
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Rosina O @techysaavy.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
I am a nyc teacher and would love books for my students. Please repost. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Thanks for the insights! #kidlit #amwriting
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
I'm thrilled to share READY TO RIDE, a story from my heart, about finding ways to continue the adventures, even when you’re a little (ok, maybe a lot) stuck. ♿️🚴‍♂️➡️☀️ So excited for the art by the incredible Andrea Altamirano!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Bucket list checkmark ✅ happening today😊🎉🌟... stay tuned! #amwriting #kidlit
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Wishing spring would continue... not ready to go back to snow!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
A beautiful day in the neighborhood currently but wind is picking up, storm is coming. Happy to be #amwriting #kidlit
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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
To the following Writer's who champion Writers. Yolmarie Garcia - Glitter Reviews Andrew Hackett – The Backstory Susanna Leonard Hill -Tuesday Debut Vivian Kirkfield – 50 Precious Word Gayle Krause - Gayle Krause Blog Heather Macht - Seasons of KidLit
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winnie the pooh and piglet are standing next to each other with a speech bubble that says `` thank you '' .
ALT: winnie the pooh and piglet are standing next to each other with a speech bubble that says `` thank you '' .
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
I ❤️ spring!
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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
🎉 Congrats to #12x12PB member @writerdi.bsky.social on signing w/agent @heathercashman.bsky.social! “Be ready to go for the next opportunity. When you have little successes, lean into them & keep your passion for writing & storytelling at the forefront.” Read more: buff.ly/d3J9AC8
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Pleased to have the opportunity to share a part of my #writingjourney Thanks @12x12challenge.bsky.social
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Ditto! Thanks, Mom and Dad! ❤️
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Seems this story is an important one to keep spreading...
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
@christineoshestak.bsky.social She's at Storm Literary. Haven't seen her MSWL but wanted to let you know she's open!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Read to six multiage #MosaicAcademy classrooms today for #WRAD2025. Included a mini-lesson on sidebars. Review of story? "Weird AND very cool!"
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Looking forward to spending my day online with classes from #MosaicAcademy
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
#NFFEST Quote of the day: So give yourself permission to follow strange threads. Trust in your gut. Follow your instincts and let yourself fall in love. Your interests matter, and by sharing them with us you widen our lives. Sounds like permission for rabbit hole adventures. Thanks Jonathan Roth!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
#NFFEST quote of the day: Strange facts capture their curiosity and lead them to dive deeper into history and science without even realizing they’re learning. Thanks for your insights @stephaniebearce.bsky.social!
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Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉 Excited about how I did with #STORYSTORM this year! Thanks @taralazar.bsky.social Now on to NFFest! 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊
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