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lisaljrogers.bsky.social
500 words. That's all children's authors have to surprise, delight, inspire, inform. These mentor texts exemplify precision in creating resonance & meaning.
#amwriting #kidlit #booksky #mentortexts #MOWMT #amreading #picturebooks #12x12PB #schoollibrarian

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MOWMT 26: Diving into the Details with Lisa Rogers
It’s All in the Details by Lisa RogersPrecision in writing can be hard-won. As writers, we can get carried away by our words, without making sure that each one communicates what we intend. Sometimes, ...
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March 27, 2026 at 2:15 PM
erindealey.bsky.social
NEW on @literallylynne.bsky.social MOWMT www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-2... w/Books by @writerrowland.bsky.social Melanie Watt @bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social @dpilutti.bsky.social + a #Giveaway #kidlit rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-24-… @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social
March 26, 2026 at 4:05 PM
bonniekelso.bsky.social
There's still time to sign up for MOWMT to study mentor texts and win great prizes! I'm participating again, so look for my article about writing a PB with lots of characters! #kidlit #MOWMT #Rateyourstory #mentortexts #picturebooks #scbwi www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/...
February 26, 2024 at 6:18 PM
leahschanke.bsky.social
Thank you @christymatthes.bsky.social for posting my guest blog at the fourth annual #RateYourStory March On With Mentor Texts event.
#kidlit #booksky #PB #ownvoices #mentortexts #MOWMT #amreading #picturebooks #diversebooks #12x12PB #schoollibrarians #amwriting #collectiondevelopment
March 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM
picturebookgold.bsky.social
www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/... our own @lisaljrogers.bsky.social shares how consulting experts enriches picture books. Authors @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social @bandersonwriter.bsky.social @tracihuahn.bsky.social & Alicia D Williams
#WomensHistoryMonth #MOWMT #Kidlit
MOWMT: Enriching Your Story with Lisa Rogers
March 24, 2025[Note: Click on the Title / Links to buy the books.]You’ve combed sources for relevant factual details, woven them into an engaging text, formatted your bibliography, and you’re done. Bu...
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March 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM
anneleblanc2.bsky.social
Check out this great blog post about the kinds of board books you can write!
@robincurrie.bsky.social on #RateYourStory #BookLove #MarchOn #MentorTexts www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-2...
MOWMT 27: Exploring the Why of Board Books with Robin Currie
It happened the other day – a stroller child at the next table was chewing a copy of a board book I authored! When I told his mom, she said, “Oh, he loves to chew that one!” Take that, awards judges! ...
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April 1, 2026 at 1:42 AM
literallylynne.bsky.social
Here is our very first March On With Mentor Text post! Join in the fun, fundamentals and PRIZES!! It's a worthwhile event for writers and authors so please share far and wide to support the cause! Comment on the blog for a chance to win those prizes! www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-1...
MOWMT 1: Fair-Weather Fairytales with Lynne Marie
You might have heard that, as far as stories, everything has been done before, and that there’s nothing truly new under the sun. Well, that’s not exactly true! Yes, it’s correct that with most tales, ...
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March 1, 2026 at 1:58 PM
literallylynne.bsky.social
Happy Birthday (yesterday) to my near and dear friend and talented writer Selene Castrovilla! Show her some love (and possibly win a prize) by commenting! on the original post.

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MOWMT 10: Writing the Unexpected with Selene Castrovilla
Writing the Unexpected: Crafting Unique Picture Book Biographies About Famous PeopleBy Selene CastrovillaGrowing up, I always knew I was a writer. But if you’d told me I would one day write about Geor...
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March 11, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Do you struggle with writing picture book beginnings. Mel Rosenberg has some great tips and a little exercise to give you some practice.
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MOWMT 6: Jumping Right In with Mel Rosenberg
I love picture book stories that practically force you to turn the page right from the very start. The recipe is not rocket science. Start with something mysterious. Something unexpected, something st...
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March 10, 2026 at 9:53 PM
heatherstigall7.bsky.social
If you'd like to read a little bit of the backstory to writing my soon-to-be-released book, GILBERT AND THE GHOST, my blog article for #MOWMT (March On with Mentor Texts) is up today!
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#kidlit #gilbertandtheghost #picturebooks #RYS @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
MOWMT: Three Ts with Heather Stigall
March 24, 2025MOWMT: Three Ts: Theme, Tone, and Takeaway[Click on the Titles / Links to buy the books.]My newest picture book, Gilbert and the Ghost (illustrated by Jess Mason, Beaming Books,August 20...
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March 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
I’m thrilled to be on the Rate Your Story blog today! Be sure to join for mentor texts, craft tidbits, community & prizes!
#kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky
@picturebookseh.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social

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MOWMT 3: Crafting Curriculum Connections with Alison McGauley
As someone who hails from a family of educators and has been an elementary teacher for twenty years, I am certainly mindful of teachable moments! When I draft and revise stories, I always consider cur...
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March 3, 2026 at 7:34 PM
alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
Check out today’s March On With Mentor Texts post with Judy Cooper!
#kidlit
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MOWMT 2: Making Big Concepts Kid Relatable with Judy Cooper
Making Big Concepts Kid Relatable: Courage, Persistence, Forgiveness and Faith“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistentl...
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March 2, 2026 at 6:48 PM
erindealey.bsky.social
Had a fun MOWMT @literallylynne.bsky.social chat with @cfreeland.bsky.social whose new book (w/Jacqueline B. Toner), MAKING SENSE OF YOUR SENSES, illus. Katarina Gasko, comes out August 5th from Magination Press. #EduSky #KidlitMegaFeed #STEM #Skybrarians
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July 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
christymatthes.bsky.social
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MOWMT 21: Magic That Makes Us Feel with Danielle Render Turmaud
The Magic in Books That Make Us FeelBy Danielle Render Turmaud, PhDHave you ever opened a book and found yourself taken on an emotional journey that you never expected? The transformation can be insta...
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March 21, 2026 at 3:10 PM
heatherstigall7.bsky.social
Who else is a winner?
There's still time to read any #MOWMT posts you might have missed!
#kidlit #mentortexts #amwriting #amrevising #kidlitcommunity
April 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
drenderturmaud.bsky.social
SO honored to have been one of the blog authors for March On With Mentor Texts this year! I discuss what it means/ways to write stories with “Magic That Makes Us Feel.” And #kidlit friends, join the event fun this month for a chance to win prizes! 👇💜

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MOWMT 21: Magic That Makes Us Feel with Danielle Render Turmaud
The Magic in Books That Make Us FeelBy Danielle Render Turmaud, PhDHave you ever opened a book and found yourself taken on an emotional journey that you never expected? The transformation can be insta...
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March 21, 2026 at 6:04 PM
christymatthes.bsky.social
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MOWMT 27: Exploring the Why of Board Books with Robin Currie
It happened the other day – a stroller child at the next table was chewing a copy of a board book I authored! When I told his mom, she said, “Oh, he loves to chew that one!” Take that, awards judges! ...
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March 27, 2026 at 3:37 PM
heatherstigall7.bsky.social
It's that time again! Who's with me?
Registration is open all month at www.rateyourstory.org/post/2026-ma...

#MOWMT #RateYourStory #mentortexts #kidlitcommunity #KidLit #reading #amreading #amwriting #AmRevising
February 28, 2026 at 4:49 PM
literallylynne.bsky.social
The amazing posts just keep on coming! Check out this one, which combines heart and history, with Jolene Gutierrez! www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-1...
MOWMT 11: Heart and History in PBs with Jolene Gutiérrez
As a teacher librarian, many of the resources I share with my students feature important history. Dry nonfiction isn’t enough to hook readers--these stories need to have heart. I want my students to w...
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March 11, 2026 at 7:48 PM
christymatthes.bsky.social
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MOWMT 22: Page-Turning Secrets with Mary Boone
MOWMT: The Secret to Writing Page-Turning NonfictionBy Mary BooneFacts matter. Accuracy matters. Research matters.But here’s the truth: Kids don’t fall in love with books because of footnotes, bolded ...
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March 22, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Thinking about writing a board book? Here are some great tips and mentor texts that might help you along the way. www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-1... #picturebooks #boardbooks #Seder
MOWMT 16: Board Books with Claire Freeland
When I transitioned from writing picture books to writing board books, I was struck by their unique challenge. Instead of a focus on plot and story, the focus is on rhythm and participation. One of th...
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March 26, 2026 at 10:46 PM
bonniekelso.bsky.social
Ever tried wrting a hybrid? Here are some mentor texts to help you out. #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting #illustrators #kidlitart @pbspree.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social
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MOWMT: Fun Hybrid Formats by Bonnie Kelso
March 8, 2025[Note: Click on Titles to Buy Books] Fun Hybrid Formats: PB + GN, Best Friends Forever! It’s true! Picture books have mutated into graphic novels! Graphic novels have body-snatched pictur...
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March 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
heatherstigall7.bsky.social
Who else is having fun reading mentor texts for MOWMT?
These authors have some great tips to share!
(Psst! My post will be up on March 25th - stay tuned!)
#MOWMT #marchonwithmentortexts #mentortexts #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #RateYourStory
March 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
robincurrie.bsky.social
Excited to be a March mentor! www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-2...
MOWMT 27: Exploring the Why of Board Books with Robin Currie
It happened the other day – a stroller child at the next table was chewing a copy of a board book I authored! When I told his mom, she said, “Oh, he loves to chew that one!” Take that, awards judges! ...
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March 28, 2026 at 10:33 PM
misslisa.bsky.social
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MOWMT 30: Gifting a Giggle with Kari Ann Gonzalez
How do you engage readers? There are so many ways! High-interest content, gorgeous thought-provoking illustrations, impeccable rhymes and lyrical language, or my personal favorite, gift readers a gigg...
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March 31, 2026 at 12:25 AM