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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 19d

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:
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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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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · Sep 10

I am starting a new daily post of #encouragement. I need positivity and encouragement to help get through every day. Especially in this chaotic world we live in. I hope it helps, even if just one of you. Please feel free to share.

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Donna Cangelosi @donnacangelosi.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations, Vivian! ❣️

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Aug 29): kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... Inside: Reading Like a Writer, Art Notes in PBs, Submission Process, more. Thanks @colleenmuske.bsky.social for the illo, Scholastic, @maritererbellas.bsky.social @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

The Weekly 411 (8/29/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

Monday writing tip time. And while it's geared toward picture book writers, it probably applies to all age groups.⁠
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And yes, Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast was the 12th picture book manuscript I wrote. The other 11 will likely never see the light of day - for good reason.

#amwriting #kidlit

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Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hey, #writingcommunity, never give up on the stories of your heart! My new blog post for @picturebookseh.bsky.social talks about my journey with THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (art by @davidhohn.bsky.social, published by Sleeping Bear Press).
#kidlit #CanKidLit
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Don’t Give Up: The Story of the Dog Who Saved the Bees, by Stephanie Gibeault

Cover of The Dog Who Saved the Bees

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 1

Especially for #Educators #backtoschool series. Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 1. Student connect to self, author, world, texts.
And don't miss the GIVEAWAY! 🥳📘🩷
#edusky #librarians #parents @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social #NFforkids
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Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 1” by Beth Anderson

As I worked on the back matter for what hopefully is book number twelve, I thought about all the fabulous kinds of information that awaits teachers in these often overlooked sections. I’ve ex…

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Lisa Rogers @lisaljrogers.bsky.social · Jul 16

Had a blast on Adam Lehrhaupt's Picture This podcast talking #picturebooks, #literacy & classroom creativity! Give a listen!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
iHeart: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/48eE6x6...
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC55...
& Amazon!

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Jenny Mattern @jengelmattern.bsky.social · Jul 13

“To write, your heart has to be absolutely tender and you have to have the skin of a rhinoceros.”

-Katherine Paterson

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Donna Cangelosi @donnacangelosi.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hi, Spring 2027

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Santi Casares @santiagocasares.bsky.social · Jun 26

“At first, revision felt like defeat—like proof I hadn’t done it right the first time.”

I felt this for a while doing revisions, as if I hadn’t done it right. But stories are like diamonds, they NEED to be polished.

Thank you Anne for reminding me of this!

#KidLitZombieWeek

#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 25

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 3!

Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/24/g...

Then come back & comment on this post w/ one of your "oh no" stories and/or what you did/are doing/want to do to get ready to throw your hat back in the ring.

Thanks, Anne, for the Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 3: THROW YOUR HAT IN THE RING! by Anne Sawan (6/25/2025)

#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 24

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2!

Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...

Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.

Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 2: REVIVING THE DEAD: Six Ways to Breathe Life into a Beloved (but Stale) Tale by Shannon Stocker(6/24/2025)

#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2

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Donna Cangelosi @donnacangelosi.bsky.social · Jun 24

Happy Book Birthday, MAKING LIGHT BLOOM! 🎉

Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · Jun 24

It's here! Making Light Bloom, with words by me & illustrations by Julie Paschkis is here! It tells the story of the hidden genius behind the Tiffany lamps & has received 3 starred reviews. To learn more, go to sandranickel.com/books/making... #STEAM #kidlit #tiffanylamps #picturebooks #nonfiction

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 23

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 1!

Check it out here kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/22/g...

Then come back & comment on this post w/ the prescription you want to try on your manuscript & why.

Thanks @literallylynne.bsky.social for kicking off Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 with this inspirational post!

Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 1: RXs TO BRING MANUSCRIPTS FROM DEAD TO READ by Lynne Marie (6/23/2025)

#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 1

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 17

No bones about it, #KidlitZombieWeek 2025 is going to be an all-out brain fest! Drag yourself on over to our events page to see just whose brains we're picking and what they'll be serving up.

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#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

Kidlit Zombie Week - Events

#KidLitZombieWeek Schedule of Events 2025

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Donna Cangelosi @donnacangelosi.bsky.social · Jun 4

So thankful gor for your help!

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · May 30

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (May 30): www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... Inside: Power of Connotation in PBs, Instagram tips, How to Tell if Criticism is Valid, more. Thanks Paula Piechna for the illustration, @authorsandhya.bsky.social‬ and @deeromito.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

The Weekly 411 (5/30/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

www.kidlit411.com

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · May 9

Calling all young storytellers!!! #Parents & #teachers - please email me your children's 50-word entries for #50PreciousWordsforKids: [email protected]
I'll be posting all the stories on my Mother's Day blog & each child receives a Certificate of Participation. #amwriting #childrensbookweek

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Apr 25

💞 Fostering mental health and well-being includes tools for managing stress, connecting with others, and showing up. Explore these #ALAAC25 programs with strategies you can use in your workplace and community.

See the full lineup of programs in our Timely Topics collection. bit.ly/43OXUe0

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Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia @lizbedia.bsky.social · Apr 23

Happy Book Birthday to DK Books Super Planet 🌎 series! ❤️🌏❤️
You can find GLOBAL GARDENS and WHO'S EATING WHO? everywhere books are sold.
A giant THANK YOU @dkbooks.bsky.social, Beth at Just Content, and my fabulous agent, @charlottewenger.bsky.social! ❤️

#kidlit #nonfiction #foodchain #gardens

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Donna Cangelosi @donnacangelosi.bsky.social · Apr 2

I'm so happy to share that my next PB, LiGHT, LETTERS, AND LOVE about Jo van Gogh, who saved Vincent's beautiful paintings will be out in the world soon! I'm so looking forward to working with the team at Sleeping Bear Press!🌻

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Donna Cangelosi @donnacangelosi.bsky.social · Mar 31

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What a fantastic day at the Poughkeepsie Book Festival! Such a joy talking with young readers, parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians about books, music, and of course, Mister Rogers! Special thanks to John Torres and the amazing volunteers for organizing this fun event!

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · Mar 12

It's ONE month until #Passover! 🎉To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed copy of AFIKOMAN, WHERE'D YOU GO?! 🥰 To enter, subscribe to my monthly newsletter at: rebeccagardynlevington.com If you already subscribe, you are already entered! Winner announced 3/19!😊

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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thrilled to share that WHO'S WRITING THIS STORY?! is a Foreword INDIES finalist for Picture Books/Early Readers. WOOHOO!!!! @crestonbooks.bsky.social
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"Who's Writing This Story?!" is a 2024 Foreword INDIES Finalist

"Who's Writing This Story?!" is a Foreword INDIES finalist in Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's). This self-aware picture book turns “The Three Little Pigs” on its head. A writer starts writing ...

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Dr. Frank J. Sileo - Psychologist/Author/Speaker @drfranksileo.bsky.social · Mar 5

So excited to be part of this wonderful panel of awesome authors to discuss allyship! Be sure to register for this event sponsored by Cardinal Rule Press! Click on link!

Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · Mar 5

Save the date #kidlit allies! 3/17 2pm EST

Join Cardinal Rule Press author @leewind.bsky.social and publisher Maria Dismondy, and @sarahprager.bsky.social @drfranksileo.bsky.social @rosieethor.bsky.social

Register at cardinalrulepress.lpages.co/be-an-ally-p...

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