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MariaK.

@mkimwrites.bsky.social

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Kidlit Writer (PB, MG, YA and Poetry) -SCBWI HS ELA Teacher/Librarian- 🇲🇽🇺🇸 PB Party 2025 Finalist🩷

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Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · 2d

We are SO excited to announce our 2025-2026 Round Table Mentors! The talent, dedication, and energy of this team is simply incredible.

Full bios and wishlists will be up on our website soon!

📢🗓️For interested parties—mentee applications open Nov. 6, so mark your calendars!

Mentors Part 1:
Molly McDonough
Deena Helm
Julie Lew
Megan Bontrager
Seren Kilig
Natalie Kikić
Deandra Davis
Christie Curry
Eunice Kim
Carmeline Melchior
Corvin A. Doupagne
Rachel Kitch
Samantha Chong
Fatiha Rais
Shepard DiStasio
Thea Liu
Damara Allen
Karis Rogerson

Mentors Part 2:
Julie Hafsa Derbal
Tali Shammas
Lilly Lu
Cassy Klisch
Camille Chong
Bayley Mae
Amanda Helander
Libby Kennedy
Taylor Pitts
Shaina Cordas
J.D. Myall
Asia Murphy
Grace Morrow
Meredith Mooring
Ellen Mulholland
Chantel Pearson
Stephanie Kim Johnson
Caitlyn Averett
Sabina Martin

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 3d

I know! I wish Picture Book Pitch would come back. Now I'm just waiting for PB Party to roll around again😂

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Edit: only one "today" obviously😅 long day

MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Here's an awesome opportunity for my #pb writers out there!

#kidlit #writingcommunity

Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 4d

Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...

Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

www.manuscriptwishlist.com

MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

No bites today for #dvpit today, but I'm so grateful for all of the awesome writers I got to interact with. I'm looking forward to seeing where everyone's projects end up! 🫶

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Can't wait to see this on shelves someday!

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Cuuuute! I'm sure every mom will love this book

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Yay Ryan!! I know how much energy you've poured into this project. So excited for you!

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

That's so nice of you to say Ann, thank you! Fingers crossed others feel the same too🤞

MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Awesome pitch Weston!

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

I am here for all of this! I wish it were a book already❤️

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Such a cute idea Katrina! I love this🧡

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

I'm dying to know what happens Ivy! Best of luck today! ✨

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Yay! Love this Ryan. Best of luck today☺️

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Ooo I love the idea of Sam learning from the oysters! I would definitely read this❤️

MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

I love the line "consequences that ripple across time" it's

a cartoon of a man giving an ok sign with the word perfection below him

ALT: a cartoon of a man giving an ok sign with the word perfection below him

media.tenor.com

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Agh that would be so stressful! I love it. Great suspense Katie!☺️

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Love the idea of a queen kraken! Best of luck today😊

MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

This reminds me of Peter Pan's shadow from Once Upon A Time. I love it!

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

I love the suspense and your comp titles Abbey! Awesome pitch🤩

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

This would definitely be on my reading list. You've got this Myra!

MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

Love your comp titles for this! Good luck😊

MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 4d

I love this idea so much! Best wishes today🌟

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Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social · 6d

Kidlit writers, are you looking for a mentor? You can apply to the Michelle Begley 2026 mentorship program now until November 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm! You can select ME or any one of the amazing mentors. ✏️Get the scoop here: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/....

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you Syd!