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Alicia Meyers @byaliciameyers.bsky.social · Jul 24

Wahooooo!!! Congratulations everyone!!! 🥳🥳🥳

#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jul 22

It took guts to pitch your dead story hearts! And there were so many great entries. After getting all of our brains together, a few pitches really stood out in the graveyard. The winners of this year's #KidlitZombieWeek host critiques are...

(Wait for it... Wait for it...)

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janmilusich.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social · Jul 26

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thanks again for a great #KidlitZombieWeek! If you participated or were a winner, you can pick up your badges here.

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · Jul 22

Being a #KidlitZombieWeek cohost this year was an absolute blast! It was so special to read all of your amazing pitches! Congratulations to the pitch winners 🤗 Keep writing and bringing those manuscripts to life! We are rooting for you!! #kidlit #writingcommunity

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janmilusich.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social · Jul 22

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jul 22

🤣Aww, we're so glad we could share! May the #KidLit zombie inspiration force be with you this year.

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thanks for sharing your brains…er, brain power… with so many writers. See you next year!

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jul 22

Ooo, LOVE that term: Zombie Brain Trust.

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Santi Casares @santiagocasares.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you so much, Zombie Brain Trust!

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · Jul 22

Woohoo! Congratulations to the #KidlitZombieWeek pitch winners! 🥳🎉🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧟

#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jul 22

It took guts to pitch your dead story hearts! And there were so many great entries. After getting all of our brains together, a few pitches really stood out in the graveyard. The winners of this year's #KidlitZombieWeek host critiques are...

(Wait for it... Wait for it...)

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jul 22

The more brains the merrier! (Or is that the brainier?)🤔🙃
We're looking forward to digging in!

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Becky Goodman @beckygoodman.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you so much for this opportunity! My brain needs more brains to revive the manuscript...

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Stephanie Maksymiw @storiesbystephm.bsky.social · Jul 22

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janmilusich.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social · Jul 22

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jul 22

@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social
@rebecca-ensign.bsky.social
@midfreeman.bsky.social
@janmilusich.bsky.social
@kcstrocchia.bsky.social
@byaliciameyers.bsky.social
@storiesbystephm.bsky.social

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jul 22

@melissajmiles.bsky.social
@santiagocasares.bsky.social
@beckygoodman.bsky.social
@laurelneme.bsky.social
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@merylwrites.bsky.social

Congratulations to you all! Watch your email for next steps. We will be in touch shortly.

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jul 22

It took guts to pitch your dead story hearts! And there were so many great entries. After getting all of our brains together, a few pitches really stood out in the graveyard. The winners of this year's #KidlitZombieWeek host critiques are...

(Wait for it... Wait for it...)

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Donna Rossman @donnarossman.bsky.social · Jul 7

Many thanks to all the amazing bloggers and generous prize donors! 🧟‍♀️ 📚🎉🧟 #kidlit #kidlitZombieWeek

#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 30

WOOHOO! Our Pledge Contest winners have been contacted!🥳 Check your emails & be sure to check spam! Winners you have until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. EST to complete the Winners Poll that was sent to you. After that time, your prize will be offered to someone else. Congrats! #KidlitZombieWeek #kidlit

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Andi Chitty @andichitty.bsky.social · Jun 30

Congratulations to all the winners! And way to go EVERYONE for reviving those UNdead manuscripts🧟🥳

#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 30

WOOHOO! Our Pledge Contest winners have been contacted!🥳 Check your emails & be sure to check spam! Winners you have until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. EST to complete the Winners Poll that was sent to you. After that time, your prize will be offered to someone else. Congrats! #KidlitZombieWeek #kidlit

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Patricia Nozell @ptnozellwrites.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thank you to all the prize donors & blog writers! #kidlitzombieweek

#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 30

WOOHOO! Our Pledge Contest winners have been contacted!🥳 Check your emails & be sure to check spam! Winners you have until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. EST to complete the Winners Poll that was sent to you. After that time, your prize will be offered to someone else. Congrats! #KidlitZombieWeek #kidlit

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janmilusich.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social · Jun 30

Yes, the Kidlit community is the best!

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · Jun 30

That was really fast! Thank you to all the prize donors. The KidLit community is so generous and encouraging.

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 30

Yes! So many zombies were brought back to life! We can't wait to see them out in the world!

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · Jun 30

Congratulations to all of the winners! It was such a special week! #KidlitZombieWeek #kidlit #writingcommunity

#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 30

WOOHOO! Our Pledge Contest winners have been contacted!🥳 Check your emails & be sure to check spam! Winners you have until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. EST to complete the Winners Poll that was sent to you. After that time, your prize will be offered to someone else. Congrats! #KidlitZombieWeek #kidlit

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · Jun 30

Woohoo! 🎉 A BIG thank you to all of the donors who offered up these amazing prizes!

#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 30

WOOHOO! Our Pledge Contest winners have been contacted!🥳 Check your emails & be sure to check spam! Winners you have until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. EST to complete the Winners Poll that was sent to you. After that time, your prize will be offered to someone else. Congrats! #KidlitZombieWeek #kidlit

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