Congratulations to #12x12PB member @katrinatangen.bsky.social for this honor!
I’m so excited that COPY THAT, COPY CAT! won a Eureka Gold Award for Excellence in Nonfiction! Thank you, California Reading Association! You can see the rest of the honorees here: californiareading.org/cra-awards/ @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidslovenonfiction #kidlit
November 16, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Congratulations to #12x12PB member @katrinatangen.bsky.social for this honor!
November 15, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite winning #12x12PB members! We are so proud of you, @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social, @evawongnava.bsky.social, @steenahernandez.bsky.social, @writerjolene.bsky.social, @cwrobinson.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & Anita Yasuda!
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit
September 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite winning #12x12PB members! We are so proud of you, @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social, @evawongnava.bsky.social, @steenahernandez.bsky.social, @writerjolene.bsky.social, @cwrobinson.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & Anita Yasuda!
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit
Happy book birthday to #12x12PB member Rina Singh! 🎉
📚 A PLACE IN THE WORLD illustrated by Chris Pouler and published by @thecreativecompany.bsky.social is available now.
Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB
#12x12PB #kidlit
📚 A PLACE IN THE WORLD illustrated by Chris Pouler and published by @thecreativecompany.bsky.social is available now.
Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB
#12x12PB #kidlit
March 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Happy book birthday to #12x12PB member Rina Singh! 🎉
📚 A PLACE IN THE WORLD illustrated by Chris Pouler and published by @thecreativecompany.bsky.social is available now.
Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB
#12x12PB #kidlit
📚 A PLACE IN THE WORLD illustrated by Chris Pouler and published by @thecreativecompany.bsky.social is available now.
Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB
#12x12PB #kidlit
This webinar on writing funny #picturebooks coming from our founder, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social, Tuesday next week! #12x12PB #kidlit
Who could use a few laughs right now? KIDS! If you're writing funny #picturebooks (or want to), join me on 11/19 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for COOKING UP FUNNY PICTURE BOOKS: 4 Key Ingredients. Soon you'll be whipping up those giggles in your WIPs. #kidlit juliehedlund.lpages.co/cooking-up-f...
November 15, 2024 at 5:26 PM
This webinar on writing funny #picturebooks coming from our founder, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social, Tuesday next week! #12x12PB #kidlit
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
April 2, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, brandiauyemura.bsky.social! 🎉
📚 I AM A BON DANCER illustrated by @colorshelf.bsky.social, published by Holiday House is officially here.
Check it out: buff.ly/3yFoAxe
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 I AM A BON DANCER illustrated by @colorshelf.bsky.social, published by Holiday House is officially here.
Check it out: buff.ly/3yFoAxe
#kidlit #12x12PB
March 24, 2026 at 5:31 PM
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, brandiauyemura.bsky.social! 🎉
📚 I AM A BON DANCER illustrated by @colorshelf.bsky.social, published by Holiday House is officially here.
Check it out: buff.ly/3yFoAxe
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 I AM A BON DANCER illustrated by @colorshelf.bsky.social, published by Holiday House is officially here.
Check it out: buff.ly/3yFoAxe
#kidlit #12x12PB
May 17, 2026 at 9:25 PM
February 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hello, #KidLitArtPostcard community! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. Happy to connect with you!
12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
March 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Hello, #KidLitArtPostcard community! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. Happy to connect with you!
12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @jilanne.bsky.social! 🎉📚
📚 HEARTLAND illustrated by @jamesfirnhaber.bsky.social and published by @littlebrownyr.bsky.social
Find it here: buff.ly/w19qc5r
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 HEARTLAND illustrated by @jamesfirnhaber.bsky.social and published by @littlebrownyr.bsky.social
Find it here: buff.ly/w19qc5r
#kidlit #12x12PB
July 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @jilanne.bsky.social! 🎉📚
📚 HEARTLAND illustrated by @jamesfirnhaber.bsky.social and published by @littlebrownyr.bsky.social
Find it here: buff.ly/w19qc5r
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 HEARTLAND illustrated by @jamesfirnhaber.bsky.social and published by @littlebrownyr.bsky.social
Find it here: buff.ly/w19qc5r
#kidlit #12x12PB
Heads up #12x12PB members!
New webinar featuring author/agent @mirandapaul.bsky.social focused on submissions & working with an agent. Attendees can submit a pitch (all genres) & enter for a chance to get a discounted paid critique. Dec 5th, at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Will be recorded. #kidlit #amquerying juliehedlund.com/miranda
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agents
Pro-level edit tips on showing versus telling, plus useful takeaways on pacing and page turns from multi-published and award-winning author and agent, Miranda Paul.
juliehedlund.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Heads up #12x12PB members!
FREE Book Chat happening Tuesday, August 12 at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Join us for this month’s #12x12PB Book Chat with @tashahilderman.bsky.social as she shares how her new #picturebook LIGHTS AT NIGHT went from idea to bookshelf!
Sign up here: buff.ly/MIUH6iQ
#kidlit #12x12PB
Join us for this month’s #12x12PB Book Chat with @tashahilderman.bsky.social as she shares how her new #picturebook LIGHTS AT NIGHT went from idea to bookshelf!
Sign up here: buff.ly/MIUH6iQ
#kidlit #12x12PB
August 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
FREE Book Chat happening Tuesday, August 12 at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Join us for this month’s #12x12PB Book Chat with @tashahilderman.bsky.social as she shares how her new #picturebook LIGHTS AT NIGHT went from idea to bookshelf!
Sign up here: buff.ly/MIUH6iQ
#kidlit #12x12PB
Join us for this month’s #12x12PB Book Chat with @tashahilderman.bsky.social as she shares how her new #picturebook LIGHTS AT NIGHT went from idea to bookshelf!
Sign up here: buff.ly/MIUH6iQ
#kidlit #12x12PB
Meet this month’s #12x12PB Featured Agents, @esckeyes.bsky.social of Keyes Literary and @analiacabello.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social!
Learn more about what they’re looking for in #picturebooks: buff.ly/DtiYrSy
#kidlit #12x12PB
Learn more about what they’re looking for in #picturebooks: buff.ly/DtiYrSy
#kidlit #12x12PB
June 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Meet this month’s #12x12PB Featured Agents, @esckeyes.bsky.social of Keyes Literary and @analiacabello.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social!
Learn more about what they’re looking for in #picturebooks: buff.ly/DtiYrSy
#kidlit #12x12PB
Learn more about what they’re looking for in #picturebooks: buff.ly/DtiYrSy
#kidlit #12x12PB
#12x12PB Founder @juliefhedlund.bsky.social talks about comp titles in #picturebook query letters. #kidlit #kidlitart #amquerying
Julie Hedlund answers a common question about query letters: Do I really need comp titles? The answer might surprise you.
For more tips on creating query letters that soar get our free training at:
picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
For more tips on creating query letters that soar get our free training at:
picturebooksubmissio...
#amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit
February 27, 2026 at 4:52 AM
#12x12PB Founder @juliefhedlund.bsky.social talks about comp titles in #picturebook query letters. #kidlit #kidlitart #amquerying
Meet this month's #12x12PB Featured Agents!
@literarylesliez.bsky.social of Open Book Literary
@sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Learn more about what they’re seeking in #picturebooks: buff.ly/SRhhXjv
@literarylesliez.bsky.social of Open Book Literary
@sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Learn more about what they’re seeking in #picturebooks: buff.ly/SRhhXjv
April 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Meet this month's #12x12PB Featured Agents!
@literarylesliez.bsky.social of Open Book Literary
@sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Learn more about what they’re seeking in #picturebooks: buff.ly/SRhhXjv
@literarylesliez.bsky.social of Open Book Literary
@sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Learn more about what they’re seeking in #picturebooks: buff.ly/SRhhXjv
What does allyship mean in today's market? @leewind.bsky.social is the author of #kidlit books, including BANANA MENORAH & LIKE THAT ELEANOR. In this episode, he discusses being a #lgbtqia ally & the chilling effect of book bans.
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#author #pride #12x12pb #booksky
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#author #pride #12x12pb #booksky
September 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM
What does allyship mean in today's market? @leewind.bsky.social is the author of #kidlit books, including BANANA MENORAH & LIKE THAT ELEANOR. In this episode, he discusses being a #lgbtqia ally & the chilling effect of book bans.
12x12challenge.com/p...
#author #pride #12x12pb #booksky
12x12challenge.com/p...
#author #pride #12x12pb #booksky
What I love most about #12x12pb is that once you join, you’ll always be surrounded by your BFF #picturebook writing friends. #kidlit #writingcommunity www.instagram.com/reel/DRiOpQ1...
12 x 12 Challenge on Instagram: "At #12x12pb, you’ll always have #picturebook writing friends! Those who went to the dueling piano show at #NCTE25 will know why I chose this song. 🤣 I love our #writin...
The #writingcommunity is all about friendship, support, and creativity. At #12x12pb, you can find a community of like-minded individuals who share their love for #picturebooks and #kidlitart. With a d...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
⛄✨ A charming moment from our #12x12PB winter illustration challenge!
Artwork by @artbyann.bsky.social
#kidlit
Artwork by @artbyann.bsky.social
#kidlit
December 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
⛄✨ A charming moment from our #12x12PB winter illustration challenge!
Artwork by @artbyann.bsky.social
#kidlit
Artwork by @artbyann.bsky.social
#kidlit
Hello, #KidLitArtPostcard community! Here’s some middle-grade art joy for you!
👋 I’m a queer, neurodivergent author & illustrator creating for a kinder world.
Seeking representation!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
👋 I’m a queer, neurodivergent author & illustrator creating for a kinder world.
Seeking representation!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
December 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Hello, #KidLitArtPostcard community! Here’s some middle-grade art joy for you!
👋 I’m a queer, neurodivergent author & illustrator creating for a kinder world.
Seeking representation!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
👋 I’m a queer, neurodivergent author & illustrator creating for a kinder world.
Seeking representation!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
✨ 12x12 Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day ✨
We celebrate stories by Indigenous creators from our #12x12PB community:
📚 CHARLOTTE’S NEW MOCCASINS
📚 MÉTIS LIKE ME
📚 WHO WAS WILMA MANKILLER?
📚 LIGHTS AT NIGHT
More: buff.ly/duZmOjf
#12x12PB #kidlit
We celebrate stories by Indigenous creators from our #12x12PB community:
📚 CHARLOTTE’S NEW MOCCASINS
📚 MÉTIS LIKE ME
📚 WHO WAS WILMA MANKILLER?
📚 LIGHTS AT NIGHT
More: buff.ly/duZmOjf
#12x12PB #kidlit
October 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
✨ 12x12 Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day ✨
We celebrate stories by Indigenous creators from our #12x12PB community:
📚 CHARLOTTE’S NEW MOCCASINS
📚 MÉTIS LIKE ME
📚 WHO WAS WILMA MANKILLER?
📚 LIGHTS AT NIGHT
More: buff.ly/duZmOjf
#12x12PB #kidlit
We celebrate stories by Indigenous creators from our #12x12PB community:
📚 CHARLOTTE’S NEW MOCCASINS
📚 MÉTIS LIKE ME
📚 WHO WAS WILMA MANKILLER?
📚 LIGHTS AT NIGHT
More: buff.ly/duZmOjf
#12x12PB #kidlit
Every publishing journey looks different 📚
Watch #12x12PB members share their paths — from early drafts to book deals:
buff.ly/6qx8dNa
#kidlit #12x12PB
Watch #12x12PB members share their paths — from early drafts to book deals:
buff.ly/6qx8dNa
#kidlit #12x12PB
May 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Every publishing journey looks different 📚
Watch #12x12PB members share their paths — from early drafts to book deals:
buff.ly/6qx8dNa
#kidlit #12x12PB
Watch #12x12PB members share their paths — from early drafts to book deals:
buff.ly/6qx8dNa
#kidlit #12x12PB
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
February 5, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
#folktaleweekrain #rain 🌧️
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek
Thank you to the hosts: @debrastyer.bsky.social @jellystation.bsky.social @matejalukezic.bsky.social @folktaleweek.bsky.social
#kidlitart #12x12pb #SCBWI #KidLit #illustration
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek
Thank you to the hosts: @debrastyer.bsky.social @jellystation.bsky.social @matejalukezic.bsky.social @folktaleweek.bsky.social
#kidlitart #12x12pb #SCBWI #KidLit #illustration
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM
