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Hannah Roy LaGrone
@hannahlagrone.bsky.social
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Mom of 2 toddler boys, poet and picture book writer, former ESL/bilingual teacher #12x12PB #PBparty finalist #50preciouswords ‘26 winner
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Hannah Roy LaGrone @hannahlagrone.bsky.social · Mar 3
Here's my #50preciouswords entry, "Nestled" 🐤
THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!!
Hurray! It’s time for the #50PreciousWords 2026 International Writing Contest! And THIS is the OFFICIAL contest post. If you are participating, please read through the guidelines and then pos…
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@kdmaz.bsky.social just saw your book at the library in ATL! Congrats!
July 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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🦥*GIVEAWAY ALERT*🦥
Today's the day! Sloths and Their Moths is out in the world! Comment, like, and repost to be entered to win a copy. I'll draw a random winner on April 6, so get your entry in by then🥳

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March 30, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Happy national poetry month! I’m going to try to write a poem every day. Who else is in? Writers digest has prompts! #kidlit #poem #poetry
April 1, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Congrats to EVERYONE who put their words into the world!
March 31, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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As @viviankirkfield.bsky.social famously says, “Magic happens when you make every word count!” Thank you to Vivian and all the judges ❤️ and my CPs ☀️ Hooray for a win!
March 31, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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I can't believe I missed National Exclamation Point Day, which was March 13th !!!!!!
#ExclamationPoint #Punctuation
Cartoon of people sitting in a circle at a meeting. One says, “…and then she called me a drama queen! Can you believe it!” with text dialog followed by lots of exclamation marks. Another responds, “How insensitive!” again with lots of exclamation marks. Among other remarks is also “I’ve tried using semicolons instead, but it just isn’t the same!” (Again, with a shower of exclamation marks). A sign nearby reads, “Punctuation Misuse Support Center – Exclamation Mark Group!! Wednesdays 7–8 pm.” Artwork by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.
March 16, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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Sweat dripping, bat pings
Sun glaring, ball whooshes away
The dugout goes wild

#haikusaturday coming to you live from middle school baseball ⚾️
#haiku
March 14, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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I’d do anything
I’d give my children the world
But that’s enough cake!

#haikusaturday

🧁🧁🧁🧁🍩🍩🍩🍩

(Not exactly based on true events, took my 2 toddlers to a birthday party today where they managed to have as many sweets as they wanted 😂)
March 7, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜
mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · Mar 2
The 2026 #PBParty contest has 39 participating agents/editors so far. Wahoooo!

It's only been a few days since e-mailing editors & a bit longer for agents, so I'm hoping we'll have tons more yeses by the showcase.

Enter to win one of over 45 critiques!
Huge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
If you're planning to enter the 2026 PBParty contest, here are TONS of critique prizes you can win to help prepare. Good luck. :)
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March 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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It is another Tuesday so there shall be another #kidlitchat (at 9PM Eastern/6PM Pacific) right here on Bluesky. If you're thinking "gosh, it'd be swell to talk with other #kidlit fans and creators for an hour"... 1) you'd be right and 2) you should join us! See you soon!
March 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
hannahlagrone.bsky.social
Here's my #50preciouswords entry, "Nestled" 🐤
THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!!
Hurray! It’s time for the #50PreciousWords 2026 International Writing Contest! And THIS is the OFFICIAL contest post. If you are participating, please read through the guidelines and then pos…
viviankirkfield.com
March 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
hannahlagrone.bsky.social
Happy birthday to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and thanks for this giveaway!
March 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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📣 awesome opportunity!
pbrisingstars.bsky.social PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · Feb 27
⭐️IT’S TIME⭐️
#pbrisingstars applications are now open! Are you ready to improve your craft as a picture book creator, working with an experienced mentor for FREE?? Then our program is for you!
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March 2, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Time to enter!!!! Probably my favorite contest of all! Thank you to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and all the amazing judges and prize donors for making it happen year after year ❤️
March 2, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Drum and Banjo did NOT get along,
Each believing the other was wrong.
But two brothers’ great minds
Helped them boldly combine!
Their collab was a beautiful song.

#limericksunday with bonus points to anybody who knows the band that inspired this! #poetry #kidlit #poem #limerick
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March 2, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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#haikusaturday

Evening sky darkens
But with each star’s appearing
Light persists and grows
March 1, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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If you see this, post a knight
March 1, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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I’ve never read a PB about an alebrije! We are huge Coco fans in this casita so definitely will be checking this out!
mmarshallauthor.bsky.social Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · Feb 26
Don't miss @melissacmarquez.bsky.social sharing insights into her newest heartfelt, imaginative, and stunning picture book - Leo's Lobo. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Maria Gabriela Gama @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social #kidlit #interview #petadoption #Mexicanfolklore #humor 📚👍
February 27, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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I learned the word “apapachar” from a bilingual board book (indestructibles series) TE AMO BEBE ❤️❤️ this looks precioso ✨
Book Giveaway: APAPACHO: A Story About Hug from the Heart by Cynthia Harmony
Cynthia Harmony has a new picture book, APAPACHO: A Story About Hug from the Heart Illustrated by Erika Mesa and was published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on January 13, 2026. They have agre…
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February 26, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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February 25, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Baby Chloe!!! This is the best
chloeitoward.bsky.social Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · Feb 25
Want to meet the people behind the books 📚

Isn't it wild to think that all these kids are running around sharing their stories/art and making their dreams come true?✨️

P.S. I saved the best one for last 🙃
February 25, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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I always love to hear how the words and the art come together!
carriefinison.bsky.social Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · Feb 24
I’m excited to share this interview with me and illustrator Brianne Farley on Jena Benton’s blog today. Find out more about the behind-the-scenes of creating our picture book Plenty of Pancakes! 🥞
jenanbenton.bsky.social Jena Benton @jenanbenton.bsky.social · Feb 24
What comes after DOZENS OF DOUGHNUTS? Pancakes of course! 📚👍🏽 #interview #picturebook #KidLit #bookblogger
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February 24, 2026 at 7:35 PM
hannahlagrone.bsky.social
Great tips!
viviankirkfield.bsky.social Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · Feb 23
We are having a BLIZZARD in NH! How about you? But no matter the weather, as long as you have internet, you can join me over at NF FEST. I'm sharing insider tips about writing #NonfictionPBBios and the THREE L's: www.nffest.com/2026/02/psss...
PSSST…Did You Get the Memo About Writing Nonfiction PB Bios?
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February 23, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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New theme just dropped 👀 🥳

Issue 14 opens for submissions on March 1st with special guest editor @steenahernandez.bsky.social!

And the theme will be...

TRADITIONS & RITUALS

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February 20, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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thetoypress.bsky.social
Happy Friday everyone!

Hip hip hooray - our 'celebrations' edition opens for submissions on 1 March!

#submissionscall #kidlit #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #illustrations
February 20, 2026 at 8:06 AM