Need inspiration and tips for critique groups and revising? This conversation with @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social and @mcusolito.bsky.social ky.social will light your fire! Get ready to revise.

#kidlit #pbwriters

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DON'T TRUST FISH: Unreliable Narrators I appreciate hearing from readers here, directly or in comments, but I am so enthralled with picture books that I'd post even if no one...

Take a close look at the brilliance in this seemingly simple picture book #DontTrustFish. Consider joining me for a webinar on #UnreliableNarrators next week (link is in the post) @SCBWI #illustrators #PBwriters #MGlit

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A book titled "Telling It True," featuring a typewriter and red and black text, lies on a dark surface. Motivational stickers are visible nearby.

The amazing Kirsten W. Larson (@kirstenwlarson.bsky.social ) has a new craft book to guide nonfiction children's book writers. She teaches from a wealth of knowledge and an open heart.

Congratulations, Kirsten, and thanks for all you give to writers!

I'm off to read . . .

#kidlit #pbwriters

Quirky kidlit? Big feelings? Giggles? That’s me! I write quirky, heart-forward #PB stories full of humor, empathy, and connection — the kind that make kids laugh and think.
My dream review is always the same: “Can we read it again?”
#bluepithype #AmQuerying #pbwriters #kidlit

Sometimes you have to invite your monsters to tea. ☕️ 🫖
#teaparty #Monster #Dragon #Desserts #PictureBook #KidIllustrator #KidLitIllustration #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #amwriting #writingcommunity #Sunset #Fireflies #cat #flowers #PBwriters #kidlit

hope is a group of picture book creators I've been absent lately. From this blog. From social media. From outside my house. Well, I do go to the grocery, so that counts. The Covid pandemic was long and hard but, quite frankly, I fell into a ...

Life has been a lot, but I'm still writing and I miss my #PB friends. What have you been up to? #PBCommunity #PBwriters

Rose leaves

Morning dew on leaves
Rose welcomes needed moisture
Ready for day’s heat
#PBwriters #ImpromptHaiku

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” Albert Einstein
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Just submitted my application for a Highlights Scholarship scholarship!!

It was good to focus on something positive today.

#PB #PBwriters #Kidlit

We're almost sold out of pitches, but there are plenty of critique spots left! #KIDLIT #WritingCommunity #pbwriters #pbauthors #pb www.allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc

Happy Monday. #kidlit #happiness #artist #writingcommunity #kidlitart #pbwriters

I would LOVE to connect with other PB and kidlit writers working on their first manuscripts. Let’s make this journey a little less solitary, yeah? #kidlit #pbwriters

Looking for some picture book comps/mentor texts about adapting to a change of plans (like Saturday by Oge Mora) or overcoming anxiety about an upcoming change (not regarding a new baby.)

#writingcommunity #kidlit #picturebooks #pbwriters

Excellent workshop! Everything You Need To Know About Writing Nonfiction Picture Books (From Those Who Do It) – Writing Barn. @candaceflemingbooks @jessicalanan #nonfiction #pbwriters

Last night I started reading WHEN CRICKETS CRY by Charles Martin. The Prologue is absolutely exquisite- which is why we write! But we have to start with that first word…….Go for 15!!
#15minsprint #justwrite #pbwriters