We had our choir concert last night. There’s something magical the morning after a performance. Snippets of the previous evening’s repertoire form a medley in my head. Curls linger, despite time resting on a pillow. Memories of engaged audience members bring morning smiles. Truly the best 💕🎶
#uffotd

a man and a woman are sitting in front of a map of the world and a sign that says right back at you ALT: a man and a woman are sitting in front of a map of the world and a sign that says right back at you

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Thank you!!! Same to you, my friend!

PB Party participant badge, light blue background with happy cartoon animals in party hats. Created by Melissa Escobar.

✅ Submitted! What a fabulous opportunity. Thank you to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and the #pbparty judges — and to my truly amazing critique group for aaaall their feedback (always!). Good luck to all participants! #kidlit #amwriting

SUCCESS!! 🙌🏼

En route to the #scbwiNY26 conference, sporting my #12x12pb badge. Saturdays don’t get any better than this. 🙌🏼

BIG NEWS! 12 x 12 has a PODCAST! The 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast is ready to bring you #author, #illustrator, agent, & editor interviews & things you need to know about writing #picturebooks! Listen now:
12x12challenge.com/1...

#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast

Jan 2026 Storystorm participant badge

Six days in, and I already have 16 fun story ideas! I ADORE starting each year with @taralazar.bsky.social’s #Storystorm.

#kidlit #writing

drawing of a cartoon raccoon against a starry sky

👀 COMING SOON!

Our From Trash to Treasure #kidlitpoetry contest is back this November with special guest judge @tracierenee.bsky.social!

Check out last year's contest entries & start scrounging through your discarded lines!

www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/from-tr...

I just adore this one 💕

Bah! Humbug! Someone has stolen Christmas *again*, but it wasn't the Grinch this time. If the perp doesn't turn things around, someone REALLY unexpected might end up on the Naughty List. #DVPit #PB #HA #Q [in acquisitions, as start of #holiday series]

When Cyril the Coptic camel finds himself with a smell stuck in his nose, he must discover the source if he hopes to shake it loose. Heading up a caravan, Cyril leads his friends on an olfactory journey through the desert, past the Mediterranean Sea, and into the heart of Cairo. #DVPit #OWN #PB #Q

TIPTOE TINA, BALLERINA is ready for the spotlight! There are only two problems: (1) her family is too distracted to be a good audience and (2) her ballet slippers are missing. But Tina knows the show must go on... #DVpit #PB #Q #HA #rhyming

This one is SO GOOD

Miles’s words have a mind of their own; try as he might, he cannot contain them. A gift from Mom and Dad might help Miles take control over his words...or the gift might take control over Miles. #DVPit #PB #Q #SEL #ND

So good!

This book NEEDS to be in this world. 🙌🏼

Thanks, @angelaricks.bsky.social !

Thank you!!

Thank you!

I did it!! With special thanks to some amazing CPs, I finally felt ready to participate this year. Can’t wait to see the amazing entries that make it! #PBParty

✨DONE!✨ 35 ideas this year, one of which became my January #12x12PB MS. 🙌🏼

#Storystorm is THE BEST way to start each year!! 💛✍️

I love both! They help me brainstorm, write, revise, and collaborate. I refer to my amassed #Storystorm ideas to create and edit #12x12PB drafts. And I use my #12x12PB learnings to leave thoughtful comments on each #Storystorm post. It’s a perfect way to start each year strong!

Kidlit For Los Angeles Silent auction 'Kidlit For Los Angeles' hosted online at 32auctions.

Want to help raise funds for wildfire relief efforts AND be the recipient of some amazing #kidlit items?? Take a look at these 360+ auction options. I already put in bids on numerous items. 💕

www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlos...

Winter wind in New York City — A descriptive visual:

I just saw someone’s small, apartment-sized Christmas tree rolling rapidly along the sidewalk like a tumbleweed.

#uffotd

2025 Storystorm

2025 #Storystorm — I’m in! This is my third year, and I can’t wait to see how many ideas pop up this month. Many of my manuscripts and drafts were conceived during this super helpful annual brainstorming event. (Thank you, @taralazar.bsky.social !)

Thank you so much!!

Hello! May I be added as well, please? I didn’t see my name in either pack. -Jenn Ferna Hall @jfhallwrites.bsky.social

I did it!!! Now to wait about two months to find out who is selected for this year's #PBRisingStars mentorship...✍️📚
#AmWriting #AmRevising #AmNervous...

Winners Wall 2023 Time to dance! We're celebrating our 12 x 12 members who wrote 12 or more new picture book drafts during 2023! Congrats! Find out how the 12 x 12 Picture Boo...

I'm a winner!!! ✍️🎉 (Fast forward to 1:49 to see my 3 seconds of glory.) This was such a terrific and motivating challenge! I will always be so proud of all I accomplished last year. Thank you, @12x12challenge.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JmU...

#AmWriting #AmProud