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Patricia Brown

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Retired Bilingual ESL teacher. Writer. Poems in @TheDirigible & Bards anthologies. #Kidlit #PictureBooks #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords 2024 Winner. 📚

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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Dec 11

My name is Patricia and I'm a #kidlit writer, member of #12x12, and #SCBWI. I've finally joined Bluesky and I'm hoping to connect with other members of the #kidlit writing community here. 🥰 #kidlit #12x12 #picturebooks #amquerying

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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Look what came in the mail today! If Your Babysitter is a Bruja by Ana Siquera and illustrated by Irena Freitas is a fun read aloud that is perfect for Halloween! 🥰🧙‍♀️@asiqueira.bsky.social @irenafreitas.com

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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Don't be a cranky bear! Pre-order this wonderfully cozy and fun book by Brian Gehrlein I can "bearly" stand how much I love this story! 🥰🐻🦉 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook
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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 5d

This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by @briangehrlein.bsky.social got a Kirkus Review star because it's a winner!⭐https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/brian-gehrlein/this-is-not-a-sleepy-bear-book/#:~:text=A%20standout%20read%2Daloud%20that,home%20for%20his%20winter%20nap.#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook

THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK | Kirkus Reviews

Every time Bear tries to settle in for some cozy hibernation, he finds his den full of joyful chaos.

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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 7d

Brian Gehrlein does not disappoint with his second book, which is extraordinary! 😀 🐻You can pre-order This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book here: learningtreetoys.com/products/thi...
#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Pre-Order: This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein

The Book of Rules: A Picture Book [Brian Gehrlein] [Illustrator Tom Knight] Children, Juvenile Literature.

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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 8d

I'm happy to be part of the THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK Advance Reader Team! This book is the perfect blend of fun and giggles, all wrapped up in a cozy blanket. And then, there’s a surprise ending! LOVE it! 🥰🐻#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 19d

Celebrating the fall season with Maria Antonia, the author of Barnaby the Runaway Sheep. I absolutely love this heartwarming story with its themes of trust and faith! 🥰 #kidlit #picturebook patbrownbooks.com/2025/09/23/c...

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Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social · Jul 30

NEW EVENT: First Pages Session with Janet Bruins of Picture Book Heist! Check here for further information about the event, as well as how to sign up.

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2025-0813 Janet Bruins First Pages Event Formatting

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN FIRST PAGES EVENT OUR NEXT EVENT: Janet Bruins, Publisher, Picture Book Heist DATE: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 TIME: 7 - 8:30 PM EST PLACE: The Rate Your Story Zoo...

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · Jun 17

Come to my book launch party for MY NAME IS AI LIN is on 7/12 at Huntington Library in Huntington, NY! Open to all ages. Enjoy a reading, signing, crafts, refreshments. Register: myhpl.libnet.info/event/13884578 @seymouragency.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social #mariawenadcock #biculturalmama

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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Apr 4

This is for me and all of the other #kidlit writers in the query trenches. As rejections and disappointments roll in, let's not forget that one day there will be a YES! Let's keep keeping on! 😊 #kidlit #picturebooks #amquerying #WritingCommunity

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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks June, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

June Smalls is offering a critique on a non-rhyming picture book. Fiction or non-fiction with 1,000 words or less.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

@junesmalls.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Norene, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

Norene Paulson is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book with 800 words or less.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

@nrpaulson.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Lisa, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

Lisa Katzenberger is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Jenny, I would love to win a picture book critique! Also, thank you for sharing all of these wonderful critique opportunities! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

Jenny Lynn Pease (that’s me!) is offering a critique on a fiction or non fiction picture book that’s under 1,000 words. No rhyming please.

Like, comment, and repost to enter. Must do all 3.

Good luck!

@freespiritbooks.bsky.social @kidlitjenny.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Darcie, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

Darcie Naslund is offering a critique on a humor or non-fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Suhasini, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Suhasini Gupta is offering a critique on a non-rhyming picture book with 500 words or less.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

@thesusankam.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Kalee, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Kalee Gwarjanski is offering a critique on any genre of picture book with any word count.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Korena, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Here's another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

Korena Di Roma Howley is offering a critique on fiction picture books up to 500 words or nonfiction up to 800 words.

@korena.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Jessica, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Jessica Stremer is offering a critique on a non-fiction non rhyming picture book with 900 words or less.
To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

@jstremer.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks AJ, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! AJ Irving is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book with 600 words or less.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

@ajirving.bsky.social

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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks CK, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! CK Malone is offering a critique on a fiction picture book with 1,500 words or less.
To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Jolene, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Jolene Gutierrez is offering a critique on a non rhyming picture book under 500 words.

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Good luck!

@writerjolene.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Pamela, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

It’s time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Pamela Morgan is offering a critique on a fiction picture book under 1,500 words.

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You must do all three.

Good luck!

@pamelamorganwrites.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Becky, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Are you ready for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway?

Becky Scharnhorst is offering a critique on a non rhyming picture book under 750 words. She especially loves humor.

Like, comment, and repost to enter.

Must do all three.

Good luck!

@beckyscharn.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Ana, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway. Anna Siqueira is offering a critique on a fiction pb that has humor and a problem to be solved. 800 words or less and no animals please.

Like, comment, and repost to enter.

Must do all three.

Good luck!

@asiqueira.bsky.social

Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thanks Jenna, I would love to win a picture book critique! 🥰

Jenny Lynn Pease @kidlitjenny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Jenna Grodzicki is offering a critique on a fiction pb under 700 words, or a nonfiction pb under 1000 words.

Like, comment, and repost to enter.

Must do all three.

Good luck!

@jennagrodzicki.bsky.social