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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Sep 4

Lovely! Congratulations!!

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Sep 4

4/4
Maybe it looked minor from the outside, but to me it was a really big deal.
Which is exactly how our kids feel when big emotions overwhelm them.

I wrote this book for them ... but it can help adults, too. ♥

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Sep 4

So join me if you can, for my second try at a 12x12 book chat.

I'd love to see you there!

This is open to everyone, not just 12x12 members.
juliehedlund.lpages.co/book-chat-ra...

Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Sep 4

3/4
I had to use all the worry-fighting gadgets in the book to keep it together. (I was also preparing for an international move and was sick. So my coping abilities were already depleted.)

In other words, it was my very own SUPER-DUPER DISASTER!!!

Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Sep 4

2/4
Julie Foster Hedlund and Kelli Panique were super nice about it, of course. As were all my friends who were in attendance. (Thank you for being there!)

But I am such a perfectionist, and having my own book chat spin out of control had my head spinning!!!

Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Sep 4

1/4 I was kicked out repeatedly, and ultimately could not get back in. My phone signal was also down, so I couldn't even call Julie or Kelli to let them know what was happening.

I was mortified😳😳😳

stressed 😱

and super anxious! 🥵

Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Sep 4

12x12 Book Chat - Take 2! 😳🤩🫠🤞
9/17/2025 at 8pm EST/5pm PAC

At the first attempted book chat, my internet went completely berserk.

Story and link in comments!

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Jul 22

Happy 1-year book birthday to Sonia and the Super-Duper Disaster, and thank you to the team who made it a reality. It's been a fun and crazy first year! #picturebooks #bookbirthday #1year #celebrate #milestone

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Jun 19

Hi Kim! You should come and we'll chat about it. I find that children have bigger feelings that they are still learning to manage, and so even without GAD they tend to have big emotions over seemingly small things.

Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Jun 11

juliehedlund.lpages.co/book-chat-ge...

Free 12 x 12 Book Chat

Join us for our free 12 x 12 Book Chats where picture book authors and illustrators share their paths to publishing. Don't miss this free event!

juliehedlund.lpages.co

Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Jun 11

Excited for this Book Chat with @juliefhedlund.bsky.social‬ and @12x12challenge.bsky.social‬. Please join us to hear about my journey to publication. #picturebooks #bookchat

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Apr 20

Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you!

Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Apr 15

I'm so excited and honored that my debut picture book, SONIA AND THE SUPER-DUPER DISASTER, illustrated by Kelly Kennedy, was selected! @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Mar 8

So excited to be included on this list with some other amazing titles!

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Feb 17

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Feb 17

February SCBWI-Rocky Mt. Chapter YA Connect! Writers of all levels and genres welcome.

7525 W 57th Ave, Arvada 80002 (In person only)
Bring your first page to apply what you learn.

Register: use QR code or docs.google.com/forms/d/1nUJ...

Questions? email Bessana Kendig at [email protected]

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Jan 22

How exciting! 12x12 is the best thing that happened to me as a PB writer. If you're on the fence, feel free to ask me about it. Registration is still open.

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Jan 5

Yay @rachelfunez.bsky.social! Next time we meet at a conference, you'll have a #12x12PB tote bag. DM us for instructions on claiming your prize. 5 Days of giveaways left to go! #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Jan 22

Awesome! Thank you so much!

Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Jan 4

I was excited to see Julie in person at the fall letters and lines conference!

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Dec 18

Thank you!

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Dec 17

And... they are back to their old tricks. (Check out the book to find out what happens with Destructicats get into the fridge).
National #catlovers Month
#purrfection #catlife #giftideas
Sonia and the Super-Duper Disaster makes a great stocking stuffer or #holiday gift

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Dec 14

The Destructicats enjoyed some culture w/o disrupting the show!
For National #catlovers Month, the Destructicats are taking their cues from the #elfontheshelf

What will they be up to next?

#purrfection #catlife #giftideas

Sonia and the Super-Duper Disaster is available everywhere books are sold.

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Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social · Dec 13

For National #catlovers Month, the Destructicats are taking their cues from the #elfontheshelf

What will they be up to next?

#purrfection #catlife #giftideas

Sonia and the Super-Duper Disaster makes a great
#holiday gift, available everywhere books are sold.

Free Spirit Publishing

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · Dec 12

💖🦸🏽💫 I love the empowering entertainment in SONIA AND THE SUPER-DUPER DISASTER—this is such a relatable and encouraging picture book! 📚👍🏼

#PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky
#SoniaandtheSuperDuperDisaster #RachelFunez @rachelfunez.bsky.social #KellyKennedy @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

*pbstudybuddy.com

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