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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 8d

Your entry was beautiful - a well-deserved win!

Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 8d

You too! I enjoyed reading your piece!

Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 9d

This looks incredible!

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 9d

Thrilled to be in this amazing group! Thanks so much to @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social for running an inspiring contest, and for the recognition! Can't wait to keep working on the manuscript 🙂

KMG:) Pre-Order: THE CABBAGE SEED'S COLOSSAL SECRET @kmgreenwald.bsky.social · 10d

#SunWriteFun judges worked through the steam & have exciting news! FIRST, @buchetbooks.bsky.social , @swildmansf.bsky.social, & I want to thank our generous donors, talented entrants, fab judges, & kind #SunWriteFun 25 supporters🥰 Here are the GRAND PRIZE WINNERS! More announcements re next week!

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 16d

It's definitely resonated, and the holes are so cool!

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 16d

Aw, thanks so much!

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks 🙂 The artist in the background gets me every time, but for my toddler it's the police motorcycle! For toddler-approved animal sound books, LITTLE BLUE TRUCK and Sandra Boynton's DOGGIES and MOO, BAA, LA LA LA! are the others in high demand in my house. I'm also partial to CLICK CLACK MOO.

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 18d

Fave #picturebook of the week: ANIMALS GO VROOM! by @abicushman.com

It's genius; my #toddler loves it, and I wrote a whole blog post on why: jennifertarrwrites.com/toddler-teac...

#kidlit #booksky

Toddler Teaches...ANIMALS GO VROOM! - Jennifer Tarr

Animals Go Vroom! is toddler approved - it's surprising, interactive, and has tons of opportunity for making fun animal and transportation sounds.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 24d

Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite winning #12x12PB members! We are so proud of you, @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social, @evawongnava.bsky.social, @steenahernandez.bsky.social, @writerjolene.bsky.social, @cwrobinson.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & Anita Yasuda!

#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 25d

It's so good!

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 26d

Great interview between my awesome critique partner @laurifortino.bsky.social and the equally amazing @jpuglow.bsky.social!

Lauri Fortino @laurifortino.bsky.social · 26d

Win a signed book or pb manuscript critique!!! Interview Alert: Joyce Uglow (+ 2 Giveaways!) frogonablog.net/2025/09/15/i...

Interview Alert: Joyce Uglow (+ 2 Giveaways!)

I’m so excited to welcome picture book author, poet, and educator Joyce Uglow to Frog on a Blog! Joyce’s beautiful nonfiction picture book Stuck! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits published…

frogonablog.net

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 27d

Fave book of the week: VAMPIRE JAM SANDWICH by @caseylyall.bsky.social and @nicigregory.bsky.social

Beyond original and adorable.

#booksky #kidlit #halloween #donttrustterrence

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 27d

A fascinating, bittersweet article about one of my favorite authors.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 27d

Robert Munsch wrote such beloved books as “The Paper Bag Princess” and “Love You Forever” by performing them to audiences of children. Now dementia is causing his tales to slip away. nyti.ms/4mc35tT

Robert Munsch, wearing round glasses and resting his head on his fingertips. A headline reads: "When Dementia Steals The Imagination of a Children's Book Writer" Photo by Haruka Sakaguchi for The New York Times

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 29d

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Sept 12): kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... Inside: Successful Query Examples, Voice vs. Tone, Book Awards, more. Thanks to Eric Castleman for the illustration, Macmillan and Third State Books for the PB giveaways.

The Weekly 411 (9/12/25)

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

kidlit411.com

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 28d

And...she's back! @rachelfunez.bsky.social joins us for a bonus September Book Chat on 9/17 at 8pm ET/5pm PT! Get ready for SONIA AND THE SUPER-DUPER DISASTER!

Book Chats are free for all writers. Sign up here: www.12x12challenge.c...

#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #12x12PB #booksky

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · Aug 24

Tips for writing humor for a child audience:
Tickling Funny Bones: 14 Tips for Crafting Humor in Children's Books share.google/PO2subvsDirz...

#kidlitchucklechallenge

Tickling Funny Bones: 14 Tips for Crafting Humor in Children's Books

From facial expressions to word choice, here are 14 tips for crafting humor in children's books.

share.google

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 28d

Loved this book - congrats @jilanne.bsky.social!

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · Sep 11

This looks adorable!

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · Sep 10

Shout outs (and thanks) to @chanastiefel.bsky.social, @shannonhale.bsky.social, Andrew Larsen, Susan Rich Brooke for writing some of my kiddo's faves!

#kidlit #toddler

Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · Sep 10

Excited to share my new blog, Toddler Teaches Writing, about what makes a great book from a #toddler POV, and how that can be applied to #kidlit #picturebook #writing - jennifertarrwrites.com/welcome-to-t...

Welcome to Toddler Teaches Writing! - Jennifer Tarr

Hi everyone – thanks for checking out my blog, Toddler Teaches Writing! With a toddler at home, I read a lot of books. We are mostly still in the board book phase, but every so often a picture book be...

jennifertarrwrites.com

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · Aug 17

Great stories, @jacintapatt.bsky.social @lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social @taraknoxcerven.bsky.social @kellyclasenwriter.bsky.social @zohracwrites.bsky.social @mornasg.bsky.social @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social @stephlupohenson.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @katieleereinert.bsky.social!

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · Aug 17

The #SunWriteFun #contest ends tomorrow! Check out the inspiring entries and submit your own: www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25

#kidlit #booksky #amwriting

@swildmansf.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @ReadertoReader

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · Aug 16

"Shimmering rays shine around the moon. I try not to blink.
We are in the perfect place at the perfect time."

One of my favorite STEAM #picturebooks
ECLIPSE by Andy Rash

#SunWriteFun @swildmansf.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · Aug 16

Check out the entries here, and enter the #contest through 8/18: www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25

@kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social @ReadertoReader

#SunWriteFun | karenmgreenwald

www.karengreenwald.com

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · Aug 16

Great #SunWriteFun entries @ashleysierra06.bsky.social @katiemcenaney.bsky.social @felizreading.bsky.social @jpuglow.bsky.social @emmaapple.bsky.social @amylawscigeek.bsky.social @mrafson.bsky.social @deniseseidman.bsky.social @judieofferdahl.bsky.social @drdanger.bsky.social!

#kidlit #amwriting

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