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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 16d

What is going on in #picturebook #publishing? Is it slow for everyone or is it just you? Are global events affecting the industry?

Emma, Julie, and Kelli explore it all on the #PBSummit #Podcast

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#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 22d

Curious why a standard picture book is 32 pages in traditional #KidLit trade publishing? And why NOT all 32 pages are for story content? In this #PictureBooks101 post, I explain picture book format & construction:
debbieohi.com/2025/09/pict...

Header graphic for Picture Books 101. One spot illustration shows an enthusiastic woman handing a big pile of papers to another woman. First woman is saying, "Here's my 8628 word epic picture book mss!" Another spot illustration shows a blue flower-decorated cup full of drawing and writing tools.

Illustrated diagram showing how a cover is attached to a self-ended picture book.

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Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks to @scbwi CenCal for an inspiring Writers’ and Illustrators’ Day! I caught the creative wave! Fabulous pitch opportunity with @sallymkim.bsky.social! Excited to dive into a manuscript and keep revising! Such helpful feedback! Much appreciated! #scbwi #scbwicencal #writersday

Rainbow kite with text reading Writers’ Day SCBWI Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

Children drawing with sidewalk chalk with text reading Catch the Creative Wave Writers and Illustrators Day

Three ladies in knee length dresses holding signs in front of wave background. Signs say #SCBWICenCal I’m always write! I love books!

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Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social · Jul 14

Welcome to my rabbit holes! #amwriting #nfresearch

Four books on a wood table including a picture book and nonfiction books.

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · Apr 12

#PBParty honorable mentions update:

I've received lots of messages/e-mails asking when honorable mentions will be announced.

I'm hoping to get them up by the end of next week, but might need a bit longer.

I'll explain more in the PBParty Participants Facebook group. :)

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · Apr 22

What do Literary Agents DO All Day? Panel and Q&A with lit #agents @lindacamacho.bsky.social , Adria Goetz (KT Literary), and me! Happening THIS Thursday! Cost is $29 Can't make the live event? No worries! Recording will be sent to ALL registrants afterwards. LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: What Do Literary Agents DO All Day?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Ever wondered what a literary agent really does? Join us, three seasoned literary agents, for a panel and Q&A session where we reveal the inner workings of our daily lives. In this candid discussion, ...

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Children's Book Academy @cba-kidlit.bsky.social · Apr 5

We’re full of jokes (and coffee) at the Children’s Book Academy! ☕
Visit our website to fuel your creativity with our children’s book workshops: https://childrensbookacademy.com

#KidLit #Books #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks #Workshops #Writing #Jokes #Humor

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Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social · Apr 8

#DisabilityRights #SantaBarbara #SaveMediCal

Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social · Apr 6

Join our family and others for a Unite for Disability Rights Rally in Santa Barbara this coming Saturday! #NoCutsToMedicaid

Crowd of people holding signs saying Medicaid Saves Lives, We are all in this together, Protect the ADA. Unite for Disability Rights Rally at De La Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara April 12th at 1:00pm.

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Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social · Apr 6

Yes, curious! 🥰

Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social · Mar 31

Congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions! 🥰 #50preciouswords

Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Mar 31

IT'S TIME TO REVEAL THE WINNERS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS FOR #50PRECIOUSWORDS!! Huge thanks to my judges, prize donors, and of course, to all 586 brave writers who submitted their precious words! You are ALL winners in my book! viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...

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Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social · Mar 30

Happy birthday to you!! Enjoy! 🌺

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · Mar 29

#kidlit friends, are you getting excited about the #springflingkidlit contest? Have you seen the prizes for winners? sites.google.com/view/springf...

Make sure to support and follow the prize donors tagged below!

ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Look at these A-MAZING #prizes for our #springflingkidlit #writing #contest! Please thank these #kidlit #writingcommunity members.
Look at the thread below to see who to thank. Trust Me! You want to follow these amazing people!
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

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Orca Book Publishers @orcabook.bsky.social · Mar 28

When Kenzie picks out a small tree for her family's backyard, she promises to take care of it. ❤️

Written by @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social and illustrated by Emilie Leduc, Kenzie's Little Tree is out now!

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · Mar 28

#kidlit friends tag a friend to tell them about our FREE #springflingkidlit contest with great prizes!

Make sure to follow everyone in the thread. @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social & I can't wait to read your submissions.

All info here: sites.google.com/view/springf...

image with a dandelion stating the spring fling kidlit contest is almost here and to tag a friend to tell them you want to see them submit a story

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Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social · Mar 28

Plastic file boxes.

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Ellen Leventhal @ellenlwrites.bsky.social · Mar 27

ellenleventhal.com/2025/03/chan...
Just a few more days for this giveaway! Comment on the blog post now to get in the running. @chanastiefel.bsky.social #Kidlit #picturebooks #Aviation

Chana Stiefel and LET’S FLY: BARRINGTON IRVING’S RECORD-BREAKING FLIGHT AROUND THE WORLD Plus a Giveaway!

Another day, another amazing author and friend. I am thrilled to introduce you to Chana Stiefel. She is the author of MANY amazing books, but today we’ll discuss her collaboration with Barrin…

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Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social · Mar 28

How exciting! Congratulations! 🎉

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Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · Mar 25

Enter today to win a FREE COPY OF KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE! #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #chronicillness #GIVEAWAY #picturebook #IBD #arthritis #parents #teachers @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social

Laura Roettiger @ljrwritenow.bsky.social · Mar 24

lauraroettigerbooks.com/2025/03/04/w...
#icymi Last chance for the #giveaway
Comment on my interview @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social to enter to win!
Winner announcement on 3/27/25

Welcome Author Alison McGauley – Giveaway Alert

Today I am happy to share my interview with debut author Alison McGauley who has written a book that truly comes from her heart and will absolutely touch yours when you read it! You have one more w…

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · Mar 23

#pbparty showcase is extended for another week! #kidlit

a cartoon of a unicorn wearing a vampire cape holding a sign that says cool

Alt: a cartoon of a shifty eyed unicorn unfurling his vampire cape to reveal the word COOL

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Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social · Mar 20

I plan to participate in #springflingkidlit! How about you, @cba-kidlit.bsky.social and @12x12challenge.bsky.social
friends?

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Mar 19

#Giveaway Leave a comment on the blog for a chance to WIN a 30-minute Ask Me Anything Zoom Chat - about the path to publication - or, if a teacher wins, a Zoom author visit w/your class! darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/03/18/a...

Author Vivian Kirkfield Presents a new PB: ONE GIRL’S VOICE: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law of the Land

Today it is my great pleasure to feature one of my favorite non fiction picture book authors – VIVIAN KIRKFIELD. Vivian has written a new PB about an unknown figure in the women’s righ…

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · Mar 19

Today, the #PBSummit Team shares our secrets about How to Analyze a Picture Book. Learn how you can study picture books and turn your regular #picturebook reading time into your own writing class!

Visit the link to listen and get the handout!
picturebooksummit.co...

#amwriting #kidlit #amreading

Podcast - How to Analyze a Picture Book Part 1

Want to be a better picture book writer? Learn how to analyze a picture book and improve your writing skills by deeply reading mentor texts.

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Veronica Bartles @vbartles.com · Mar 19

A synopsis tells you what happens in the story. A pitch tells you why we should care. :) #KidLitChat

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Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · Mar 19

TOPIC: What are your tips and tricks for writing a synopsis of your manuscript? What about a logline? Or an elevator pitch? If you are on the receiving end of these, what are common errors and what would you like to see? #kidlitchat

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