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The original online writing conference JUST for Picture Book Creators, established in 2015. Grab our PB Pitch Formula at picturebooksummit.com/pitch-formula. See you on Oct. 4, 2025! picturebooksummit.com

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 26d

It's time to supercharge your #picturebook manuscripts! Join us at #PBSummit 2025 ONLINE on 10/4 w/ Superstar Speakers: ⁠
🌟Susan Verde ⁠
🌟Jason Chin⁠
🌟Vashti Harrison⁠
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Workshop Speakers:⁠
📝Emma Walton Hamilton⁠
📝Bethany Hegedus⁠
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#amwriting #kidlit

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 12h

In honor of World Space Week, Kelli's reading OUR SOLAR SYSTEM! A STELLAR NEIGHBORHOOD by @stacymcanulty.bsky.social. "Narrated by Comet, I learned so much, and it was so fun I barely noticed. This #picturebook is sneaky!"

Check it out: picturebooksummit.co...
#amreading #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 4d

Vashti Harrison's talk has been comforting and inspiring!

#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 4d

The editor panel is happening now, with lots of great insight being shared!

#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 4d

Liberating advice from Bethany Hegedus!

#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 4d

Jason Chin is currently sharing his insights on the intersection of creativity and science - what an inspiration!

#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 4d

Some fun and sage words from Emma's talk: "Wordcount Wizardry"!

#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 4d

Emma is giving her presentation: "Wordcount Wizardry", and here's some of her profound advice.

This is a brilliant session on the technicalities of picture book writing!

Missing out? You can still attend! http://bit.ly/3VMu0BN

#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 4d

We're loving the words of inspiration from Susan Verde!

Missing out? Here's a link for a last-minute ticket!

http://bit.ly/3VMu0BN

#amwriting #writingconference #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 4d

Wisdom from the one and only Susan Verde!

Missing out? Here's a link for last minute tix!

http://bit.ly/3VMu0BN

Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 4d

Today's the day!!! Get in, Summiteers - we're going summiting!!!

We're counting down the minutes until we soar into the skies of learning!
Sync your watches - the meet and greet is at 10:15a ET, followed by the first keynote from Susan Verde at 10:30a ET.

Need a ticket? http://bit.ly/431hwKt

Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 5d

Irene Vázquez shares how publishers are navigating today's market - submit to her and 6 other agents and editors! ⁠
Join us ONLINE this Sat, Oct 4!
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Grab your ticket at http://bit.ly/431hwKt

#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky #writingconference

Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 5d

Only ONE more sleep until Picture Book Summit—TOMORROW (Oct 4, 2025)! Vashti Harrison’s tech check is complete, and she’s ready to inspire with "Be Bold, Be Brave: Charting Your Creative Journey with Purpose!"⁠
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Ready to soar into the skies of learning? Grab your ticket at http://bit.ly/431hwKt

Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 6d

Vashti Harrison will be at #PBSummit ONLINE this Saturday, 10/4, presenting Be Bold, Be Brave: Charting Your Creative Journey with Purpose!⁠ She can't wait to share this talk with YOU! Get your ticket before it's too late. ⁠
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http://bit.ly/431hwKt

⁠#amwriting #kidlit #booksky

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 6d

Only TWO days to go until Picture Book Summit—we just wrapped a tech check with Susan Verde! ⁠
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Don’t miss NYT bestselling author Susan Verde this Saturday, October 4! Grab your tix at http://bit.ly/431hwKt
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#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 6d

Sylvie Frank shares what really matters to editors in manuscripts! Submit to Sylvie & 6 other agents & editors at this year's Picture Book Summit!

Join us online this Sat, Oct 4!⁠ Grab tix at http://bit.ly/431hwKt
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#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 7d

"Another lovely celebration of food as a celebration of culture and community… and not just empanadas, but samosas, Jamaican patties, dumplings, and pierogis, too. This book made me hungry!"

Devour this picture book at your local library or in our PBSummit Bookshop!

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What Are You Reading?

On Wednesdays, we share what we're reading on our social media channels. We've put together the full list of the books featured for you.

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 7d

What are YOU reading this Wednesday?

Emma's reading EMPANADAS FOR EVERYONE from Jackie Azúa Kramer, @lennywendraws.bsky.social, & @simonkids.bsky.social!

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#amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 7d

As picture book creators, we sometimes second-guess whether certain words or ideas are “too big” for children. But what if those very concepts—empathy, authenticity, mindfulness, activism—are exactly what young readers are ready for? Susan Verde is here to reveal all! ⁠
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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 7d

Catch NYT Bestselling Author Susan Verde at #PBSummit this Saturday, 10/4! ⁠
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Join us ONLINE as Susan presents Big Ideas for Small People: Writing Concept Books with Heart, Honesty, and Respect for Young Readers! ⁠

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⁠#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky
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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 7d

The fun takes off this Saturday (10/4), and it’s all ONLINE—join from anywhere with a solid internet connection!⁠
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Don’t have your ticket yet? Snag yours at

Picture Book Summit

World Class Speakers, World Class Workshops, World Class Fun!

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 7d

The Summit is almost here—we just wrapped a tech check with Jason Chin! We can’t wait for his deep dive into creating BIG, BOLD, NONFICTION #PictureBooks at Picture Book Summit! ⁠
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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 8d

We can't wait to hear more from Caitlin, who you can submit your manuscript to with a Summit+Submission ticket!
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Join us this Saturday, October 4, 2025—it's all happening ONLINE, so you can attend from anywhere with internet!
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Grab your ticket at www.picturebooksummi...⁠

Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 8d

In this presentation, Jason will reveal, step by step, how research, writing, & illustrating unite to bring a monumental subject to life in a kid-friendly fashion.⁠
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You won't want to miss the behind-the-scenes reveals from this extraordinary author-illustrator! ⁠

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Picture Book Summit

World Class Speakers, World Class Workshops, World Class Fun!

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 8d

Join us as Jason Chin takes a deep dive into creating BIG, BOLD, NONFICTION #PICTUREBOOKS at Picture Book Summit! ⁠The fun begins this Sat (10/4). It's all ONLINE so you can attend from anywhere w/a decent internet connection!

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⁠#amwriting #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow is the Summit PJ Party! Get your ticket to Saturday's online #PBSummit. Join this exclusive event & get ready to take your #picturebook from ho-hum to supercharged.

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This is a Summiteer-only event, so get your ticket today!

#amwriting #kidlit #booksky

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