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Tenderhearted Teacher

@sallymacsam.bsky.social

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Special education preschool teacher, mom of 2 littles and a rescue dog, ECE blogger, and aspiring PB writer www.tenderheartedteacher.com IG: @tenderheartedteacher #scbwi #12x12challenge #kidlit #pb #writingcommunity #preschool #earlychildhood

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you! If you liked a PB pitch today, should we submit 3 picture book manuscripts or just the one you liked?

Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 17h

A curious child “wonders what wonders” they’ll discover on their daily walk with Mama. They find beauty in the ordinary all over town. A tree’s tangled roots, an open kitchen window, a chorus of bird calls, colorful fall leaves, and a crunchy apple invigorate their 5 senses. #dvpit #SEL #latine #pb

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you!

Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 20h

Panic sets in for a spunky child who “isn’t afraid of anything” after her favorite stuffy falls into the dark abyss under her bed. Hilarity ensues as she psyches herself up for a rescue mission. She’ll need to overcome her fears to save her bestie before she’s lost FOREVER. #dvpit #PB #SEL #latine

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you! And thanks to you for hosting this contest!

Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 21h

Penny has a passion for picking things up. Her siblings think her collection is junk. But, she’s got plans for her fave pieces–if only she finds the perfect shell on vacation. With that final touch, she’ll create a one-of-a-kind keepsake that lets her unique spirit shine. #dvpit #STEM #PB #latine

Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you!

Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you! ☺️

Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 21h

Sara, a "no sabo" kid, worries about being able to communicate with her Spanish-speaking cousin when they meet for the 1st time. During a family gathering, she discovers there are many ways to relate to her cousin, family, and culture that don’t involve speaking the same language. #dvpit #pb #latine

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 3d

🍎✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day! ✨📚

We’re celebrating the teachers who spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and inspire a love of reading. 💛

Thank you for sharing stories with children and encouraging the next generation of storytellers.

#12x12PB #kidlit

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 5d

Happy to say I finally submitted my #FallWritingFrenzy entry! Good luck to everyone who entered the contest.

And a special thanks to the hosts @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social as well as the judges for their time and effort!

#kidlit #picturebooks

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 6d

One of my favorite STEM picture books, BOXITECTS, is 65% off right now! It would make a great holiday or birthday gift for your little one. #affiliatelink

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Boxitects

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Kim @kim4thebabies.bsky.social · 7d

RIP Queen

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 9d

So exciting! I certainly don’t envy the judges. They had their work cut out for them!

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 9d

🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶

🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈

#FollowTheRainbow

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you so much! How exciting! I appreciate your response and all you’ve done in running this fantastic contest!

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you! ☺️

Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 9d

Ohh, that’s a tough one, especially because you can illustrate your own stories!

Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 11d

I have a terrible cold this weekend. So, I'm using this downtime to work on my Fall Writing Frenzy entry. Who else is participating this year? #kidlit

lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf...

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

#FallWritingFrenzy 2025 Rules

Dearest kidlit community- The days are getting shorter and the sweet smell of pumpkin spice is starting to fill the air. It’s fall….which means the annual Fall Writing Frenzy contest is…

lydialukidis.wordpress.com

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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 13d

Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people- exciting news, the donors up up! Check them out here & pls share:
lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf...
#FWF #kidlit #writingcommunity #writing #amwriting #amreading #competitions #stories #writer
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 12d

Wow! What a list!

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks so much! I appreciate it. @swildmansf.bsky.social

Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 13d

Hi, fellow #kidlit writers! Does anyone happen to know when the #sunwritefun winners will be announced? This year was my first time entering, so I’m not sure of the typical timeline. Thanks! ☺️

@buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

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Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations to you and your students on such a big accomplishment! Kudos!

And thank you for opening to queries again. I submitted my PB package tonight!

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 27d

Please give me an unironic list of things that have gotten better over the last ten years because I’m spiraling.

I’ll start: you can buy an enormous TV from Costco for like $100 bucks now.

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