Grateful for the experience of applying.
Amazed by all of the people who give, give, give to put on this one-of-a-kind mentorship.
And extra thankful for my critique group who worked so hard to support each other. I am already a better at what I do because of you.
Best of luck to all!
#pbrs
2025 Picture Book Rising Stars Honorable Mention banner with an astronaut holding a star shaped balloon
My first application is in!
I was a 2025 Honorable Mention. This year I hope I'm chosen as a mentee.
#PBRS #PBRisingStars #Writers #WriitingCommunity #Kidlit
A graphic with yellow and orange buttons and a photo introducing PB Rising Stars Mentor, Livia Blackburn. Text says: Unagented AND agented text only authors who identify as BIPOC may apply Www.pbrisingstars.com/livia Wish list: Universal themes Family stories Loss STEM and creative nonfiction Fantasy East Asian voices This is only a snapshot. Please visit Livia’s mentor page for a full wishlist at www.pbrisingstars.com/livia
Is that THREE-TIME #PBRS mentor Livia Blackburne, I see?!
Livia’s the best at bringing out the heart of a story, and elevating universal themes that appeal to both kids AND adult readers. She’s a great sounding board for new ideas and she has TONS of publishing to share.
two large keys on a keyring flat on a kitchen surface
I’m never happy
Never been happy
It’s not in my contract
I’ve got two big keys and they’re both dead big
I’m a quality janitor
#hmhb #halfmanhalfbiscuit #PBRs #PPBRs
Great work. I'm trying to index all shots like this, it's a Photographic Permanent Biscuit Reference.
#hmhb #halfmanhalfbiscuit #PBRs #PPBRs
If you ever do another post like it please use the hashtags
VesselAlert
Name: CORAL ENERGICE
MMSI: 244090097
Callsign: PBRS
Type: Tanker
Flag: Netherlands
Seen: 15-Dec-2025 01:17:59 CET
Status: under way using engine
Speed: 17.0 kts
Heading: 33 deg
Dest.: SE LYS
Distance: 90.8 nm
Signal RSSI: -16.8 dBFS
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VesselAlert
Name: CORAL ENERGICE
MMSI: 244090097
Callsign: PBRS
Type: Tanker
Flag: Netherlands
Seen: 14-Dec-2025 23:49:39 CET
Status: under way using engine
Speed: 17.0 kts
Heading: 16 deg
Dest.: SE LYS
Distance: 75.9 nm
Signal RSSI: -21.8 dBFS
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@ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social
Congratulations on your new book. It sounds amazing.
#Writers #WritingCommunity #KidLit #PBRS
We’ve given you a BTS look at mentee selection, but what actually happens once they’ve been chosen?
It’s a two-week flurry of welcome packets, intro emails, bonding events & mentee orientation (which takes place TONIGHT! Eeeek!), all geared towards welcoming mentees to the #PBRS family. ⭐️
Pre-orders matter for authors. Why?
1. They tell retailers/publishers there’s demand for a book
And
2. They generate buzz and excitement, which is great!
Looking to preorder?
#PBRS mentor Aya has a book dropping in August that you’re gonna want 👇🏾
bookshop.org/p/books/ever...
detail photo of a ford badge on the front of a white tarnsit van, it's seen better days covered in lichen
detail photo of a Transit sign on the side of a white tarnsit van, it's seen better days covered in lichen and dirt
Photographic Permanent Biscuit References
#hmhb #halfmanhalfbiscuit #PBRs #PPBRs
Vans have become ridiculous
With their strategies and logistics
Great spot, what a song. Life's a permanent biscuit reference and that is a Photographic Permanent Biscuit Reference.
#hmhb #halfmanhalfbiscuit #PBRs #PPBRs
You can't get in the game if you stay on the sidelines... so I've applied once again to #PBRS #PBRisingStars with a hopeful heart. #amwriting #amquerying #PB
Black and white image of a large pub called The George, it's got nice stonework and mock tudor style black timber and white render
Photographic Permanent Biscuit References
#hmhb #halfmanhalfbiscuit #PBRs #PPBRs
Grafting haddock in the back room of
A month ago I posted after submitting to #PBParty2025. Now, I'm delighted to annoucne that🎈I'm a #PBParty2025 finalist🎈Thanks to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all the #PBParty2025 judges. Thanks to @jlindseybooks.bsky.social and my #PBRS friends for your valuable feedback😍
a roadsign for New Mills (Twinned with Alsfeld), in the background through some trees are the rooftops of the town and the hills
Photographic Permanent Biscuit References
How about a series of photographs inspired by Half Man Half Biscuit Lyrics? Yep. I’m starting one. #hmhb #halfmanhalfbiscuit #PBRs #PPBRs
No frills, handy for the hills
FOUR MORE days until #PBRS mentee apps open!
And if you’re a PB writer who loves nature and science storytelling, make sure you check out @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social’s mentor page. She could be the mentor you’ve been looking for 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
www.pbrisingstars.com/nell
#kidlit #picturebooks
This time on Friday, mentee apps will be open and if you’re UNAGENTED and love to capture the small moments that make big memories, you can apply to be @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social’s #PBRS mentee!
Check out her mentor page to learn more:
www.pbrisingstars.com/juliapierreh...
