MOWMT 26: Diving into the Details with Lisa Rogers It’s All in the Details by Lisa RogersPrecision in writing can be hard-won. As writers, we can get carried away by our words, without making sure that each one communicates what we intend. Sometimes, ...

500 words. That's all children's authors have to surprise, delight, inspire, inform. These mentor texts exemplify precision in creating resonance & meaning.
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Thank you @christymatthes.bsky.social for posting my guest blog at the fourth annual #RateYourStory March On With Mentor Texts event.
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MOWMT 10: Writing the Unexpected with Selene Castrovilla Writing the Unexpected: Crafting Unique Picture Book Biographies About Famous PeopleBy Selene CastrovillaGrowing up, I always knew I was a writer. But if you’d told me I would one day write about Geor...

Happy Birthday (yesterday) to my near and dear friend and talented writer Selene Castrovilla! Show her some love (and possibly win a prize) by commenting! on the original post.

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It's that time again! Who's with me?
Registration is open all month at www.rateyourstory.org/post/2026-ma...

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MTM: Exploring Multiple Themes with Suhasini Gupta Mentor Text Monday: April 7, 2025[Note: Click on the Titles to Buy Books.]After missing the local kite festival following two years of lockdown—a moment I had eagerly anticipated to share with my kids...

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#RateYourStory! Thank you@literallylynne.bsky.social for the opportunity and for featuring Kai Po Che: Mini's Perfect Kite. 🙏@authorhmacht.bsky.social

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Who else is a winner?
There's still time to read any #MOWMT posts you might have missed!
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MOWMT: Three Ts with Heather Stigall March 24, 2025MOWMT: Three Ts: Theme, Tone, and Takeaway[Click on the Titles / Links to buy the books.]My newest picture book, Gilbert and the Ghost (illustrated by Jess Mason, Beaming Books,August 20...

If you'd like to read a little bit of the backstory to writing my soon-to-be-released book, GILBERT AND THE GHOST, my blog article for #MOWMT (March On with Mentor Texts) is up today!
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MOWMT: Enriching Your Story with Lisa Rogers March 24, 2025[Note: Click on the Title / Links to buy the books.]You’ve combed sources for relevant factual details, woven them into an engaging text, formatted your bibliography, and you’re done. Bu...

www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/... our own @lisaljrogers.bsky.social shares how consulting experts enriches picture books. Authors @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social @bandersonwriter.bsky.social @tracihuahn.bsky.social & Alicia D Williams
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Who else is having fun reading mentor texts for MOWMT?
These authors have some great tips to share!
(Psst! My post will be up on March 25th - stay tuned!)
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There's still time to sign up for MOWMT to study mentor texts and win great prizes! I'm participating again, so look for my article about writing a PB with lots of characters! #kidlit #MOWMT #Rateyourstory #mentortexts #picturebooks #scbwi www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...