This is great! And hello, fellow PBParty 2026 Finalist! 💜
September 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM
This is great! And hello, fellow PBParty 2026 Finalist! 💜
So excited to get PBParty Honorable Mention two years in a row! Thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social and all the #pbparty judges for supporting SUBMERGED, a STEM story based on my personal experience with hyperhidrosis in a tech based world.
September 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM
So excited to get PBParty Honorable Mention two years in a row! Thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social and all the #pbparty judges for supporting SUBMERGED, a STEM story based on my personal experience with hyperhidrosis in a tech based world.
Pleased to see Inez Kept Marching as an Honorable Mention in #PBParty
Thanks to the judges for all their hard work! Keep Marching!! 💜 💛 #writing #womenempowerment #picturebooks #seekingrepresentation
Thanks to the judges for all their hard work! Keep Marching!! 💜 💛 #writing #womenempowerment #picturebooks #seekingrepresentation
September 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Pleased to see Inez Kept Marching as an Honorable Mention in #PBParty
Thanks to the judges for all their hard work! Keep Marching!! 💜 💛 #writing #womenempowerment #picturebooks #seekingrepresentation
Thanks to the judges for all their hard work! Keep Marching!! 💜 💛 #writing #womenempowerment #picturebooks #seekingrepresentation
I’ve always disliked pepto-pink but gravitated to hot pink plastic covered spiral bound NBs for spontaneous ideas… and use teal for the annual PBParty month of ideas. #KidLitChat
September 23, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I’ve always disliked pepto-pink but gravitated to hot pink plastic covered spiral bound NBs for spontaneous ideas… and use teal for the annual PBParty month of ideas. #KidLitChat
So happy that one of my stories was chosen as a 2026 PBParty Honorable Mention! Thank you, @MindyAlyseWeiss.bsky.social @SylviaChen.bsky.social @jennawaldmanauthor.bsky.social Brian Kirby @MariettaA.bsky.social AixaPerez-Prado StaceyByer and GabrieleDavis for all you do for us and this contest.
September 22, 2026 at 10:04 PM
So happy that one of my stories was chosen as a 2026 PBParty Honorable Mention! Thank you, @MindyAlyseWeiss.bsky.social @SylviaChen.bsky.social @jennawaldmanauthor.bsky.social Brian Kirby @MariettaA.bsky.social AixaPerez-Prado StaceyByer and GabrieleDavis for all you do for us and this contest.
I'm honored to have been selected as an Author/Illustrator Honorable Mention for the Illustration Showcase for the 2026 PBParty Program!
I am truly grateful for this recognition. Thank you to the organizers and judges!
#kidsbooks #PBParty #kidsbookillustration @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
I am truly grateful for this recognition. Thank you to the organizers and judges!
#kidsbooks #PBParty #kidsbookillustration @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
September 22, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I'm honored to have been selected as an Author/Illustrator Honorable Mention for the Illustration Showcase for the 2026 PBParty Program!
I am truly grateful for this recognition. Thank you to the organizers and judges!
#kidsbooks #PBParty #kidsbookillustration @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
I am truly grateful for this recognition. Thank you to the organizers and judges!
#kidsbooks #PBParty #kidsbookillustration @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
#pbparty Honorable Mentions have been posted on FB: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Utz...?
So many great entries this year! #kidlit
So many great entries this year! #kidlit
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September 22, 2026 at 2:45 PM
#pbparty Honorable Mentions have been posted on FB: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Utz...?
So many great entries this year! #kidlit
So many great entries this year! #kidlit
Wow! I made the Honorable Mention list! 🎉 Huge thank you to Mindy Alyse Weiss, Sylvia Chen, and everyone else who brings this event to life! ♥️
#PBParty @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social
#PBParty @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social
September 22, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Wow! I made the Honorable Mention list! 🎉 Huge thank you to Mindy Alyse Weiss, Sylvia Chen, and everyone else who brings this event to life! ♥️
#PBParty @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social
#PBParty @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social
A BIG Congrats to the #PBParty Honorable Mentions!!! #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12
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September 22, 2026 at 3:46 AM
A BIG Congrats to the #PBParty Honorable Mentions!!! #KidLit #SCBWI #12x12
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Happy to be among the immense talent in the Honorable Mentions of this year’s #PBParty! Sincerely appreciate all the time and effort of the PB Party Judges that make this such a successful and fun event. #kidlit #amwriting
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@sylviaichen.bsky.social @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
September 21, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Happy to be among the immense talent in the Honorable Mentions of this year’s #PBParty! Sincerely appreciate all the time and effort of the PB Party Judges that make this such a successful and fun event. #kidlit #amwriting
@sylviaichen.bsky.social @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
@sylviaichen.bsky.social @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
In judging the #pbparty entries, I (and other judges, I think) often dove into the MS or dummy 1ST and doubled back to the query afterward. It was a delight when the query and comps lined up with the impression the MS gave. It showed that the intent was crafted/deliberate. #kidlitchat
September 9, 2026 at 1:26 AM
In judging the #pbparty entries, I (and other judges, I think) often dove into the MS or dummy 1ST and doubled back to the query afterward. It was a delight when the query and comps lined up with the impression the MS gave. It showed that the intent was crafted/deliberate. #kidlitchat
Summer Kidlit Bucket List
✔️ Revise 2 manuscripts
✔️ Write 3 new stories
✔️ Become a #PBParty Finalist
✔️ Find an agent
Excited to announce I am now represented by Michelle Jackson of Jackson Literary Agency!
#agented #outofthrquerytrenches
✔️ Revise 2 manuscripts
✔️ Write 3 new stories
✔️ Become a #PBParty Finalist
✔️ Find an agent
Excited to announce I am now represented by Michelle Jackson of Jackson Literary Agency!
#agented #outofthrquerytrenches
August 18, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Summer Kidlit Bucket List
✔️ Revise 2 manuscripts
✔️ Write 3 new stories
✔️ Become a #PBParty Finalist
✔️ Find an agent
Excited to announce I am now represented by Michelle Jackson of Jackson Literary Agency!
#agented #outofthrquerytrenches
✔️ Revise 2 manuscripts
✔️ Write 3 new stories
✔️ Become a #PBParty Finalist
✔️ Find an agent
Excited to announce I am now represented by Michelle Jackson of Jackson Literary Agency!
#agented #outofthrquerytrenches
Thanks so much! ❤️ The fire happened just as #pbparty finalists were announced and it was frustrating to not be able to keep up with the showcase experience for everyone as much as I would have wanted! We had minimal fire damage, it’s the smoke and cleanup that has been a 4-month headache.
August 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Thanks so much! ❤️ The fire happened just as #pbparty finalists were announced and it was frustrating to not be able to keep up with the showcase experience for everyone as much as I would have wanted! We had minimal fire damage, it’s the smoke and cleanup that has been a 4-month headache.
I’m so sorry about the fire. I hope things improve soon. I also want to tell you that I really appreciated your posts during PBparty. And… I enjoyed seeing your art. It’s so full of action, characters, emotion — life! Thank you for volunteering. I imagine it’s not an easy gig.
Best wishes
Best wishes
August 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I’m so sorry about the fire. I hope things improve soon. I also want to tell you that I really appreciated your posts during PBparty. And… I enjoyed seeing your art. It’s so full of action, characters, emotion — life! Thank you for volunteering. I imagine it’s not an easy gig.
Best wishes
Best wishes
I’m trying to maintain a social presence although it has been harder since we had a house fire and my usual workspace is still compromised. I have books on submission and I’m looking to create videos that I felt might help other creators based on my experience as a #pbparty judge. #kidlitchat
August 12, 2026 at 1:25 AM
I’m trying to maintain a social presence although it has been harder since we had a house fire and my usual workspace is still compromised. I have books on submission and I’m looking to create videos that I felt might help other creators based on my experience as a #pbparty judge. #kidlitchat
Enter for a chance to win a picture book query critique + 30 minute Zoom with agent @joycekay.bsky.social!
You'll also find awesome tips from Joyce and author Rob Sanders.
Plus...the July #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is here!
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You'll also find awesome tips from Joyce and author Rob Sanders.
Plus...the July #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is here!
mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-opportuni...
PB Tips, Critique/AMA Giveaway, Workshop & Critique Train! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Here are tips from an agent & author, a critique and Zoom giveaway with agent Joyce Sweeney, workshop info & Critique Train!
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July 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Enter for a chance to win a picture book query critique + 30 minute Zoom with agent @joycekay.bsky.social!
You'll also find awesome tips from Joyce and author Rob Sanders.
Plus...the July #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is here!
mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-opportuni...
You'll also find awesome tips from Joyce and author Rob Sanders.
Plus...the July #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is here!
mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-opportuni...
Yay, Carol Ann! So glad to see your #PBParty success.
I'm so thrilled to partner with Carol Ann Isbell! When I saw her story in the #PBParty showcase, I knew it was going to be a match. Even better, I LOVED all three stories she sent me after that. I can't wait to see what the future holds for Carol Ann! #kilit #picturebooks #writingcommunity
June 26, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Yay, Carol Ann! So glad to see your #PBParty success.
I'm so thrilled to partner with Carol Ann Isbell! When I saw her story in the #PBParty showcase, I knew it was going to be a match. Even better, I LOVED all three stories she sent me after that. I can't wait to see what the future holds for Carol Ann! #kilit #picturebooks #writingcommunity
June 26, 2026 at 7:44 PM
I'm so thrilled to partner with Carol Ann Isbell! When I saw her story in the #PBParty showcase, I knew it was going to be a match. Even better, I LOVED all three stories she sent me after that. I can't wait to see what the future holds for Carol Ann! #kilit #picturebooks #writingcommunity
Sorry I had to cut out early last night. I had some really nice responses from the #PBParty Illus. Showcase and am waiting to hear back on several submissions. Also signed up for @betnoire.bsky.social 's Children's Book Boot Camp and am working hard on revisions. Keeping busy! #kidlitchat
June 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Sorry I had to cut out early last night. I had some really nice responses from the #PBParty Illus. Showcase and am waiting to hear back on several submissions. Also signed up for @betnoire.bsky.social 's Children's Book Boot Camp and am working hard on revisions. Keeping busy! #kidlitchat
@korena.bsky.social #PBParty @ystrangergaley.bsky.social @sabrinashahauthor.bsky.social @bibisenthi.bsky.social Amita Snyder!
May 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train starts NOW & lasts through May 24 EDT
🚂Write a new PB draft
🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post
🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc (link in FAQ)
🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉
🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/Critique...
Good luck ✨✨
🚂Write a new PB draft
🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post
🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc (link in FAQ)
🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉
🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/Critique...
Good luck ✨✨
May 21, 2026 at 9:54 PM
The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train starts NOW & lasts through May 24 EDT
🚂Write a new PB draft
🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post
🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc (link in FAQ)
🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉
🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/Critique...
Good luck ✨✨
🚂Write a new PB draft
🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post
🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc (link in FAQ)
🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉
🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/Critique...
Good luck ✨✨
What an awesome experience it has been to be a PB Party finalist. The prize has been finding such a supportive community of advanced writers. Plus, there are still 9 more days left for agents and editors to view the Showcase and request work!
PBParty 2026 Showcase ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Check out the 55 PBParty 2025 finalists & Illustration Showcase out of over 1000 entries. Comments are only for agents, editors & ADs.
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May 21, 2026 at 2:31 AM
What an awesome experience it has been to be a PB Party finalist. The prize has been finding such a supportive community of advanced writers. Plus, there are still 9 more days left for agents and editors to view the Showcase and request work!
Agents and editors look at the #PBparty entries and make requests through the end of May! Don’t sleep on these amazing stories -
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PBParty Illustration Showcase 2026 ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Here's the 2026 PBParty Illustration Showcase. Enjoy the talented author/illustrators. Agents, PAL editors & ADs may request their work.
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May 20, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Agents and editors look at the #PBparty entries and make requests through the end of May! Don’t sleep on these amazing stories -
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-illu...
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This year’s PB Party finalists are a group of truly talented creators. I’m honored to be among them.
It’s been a couple of weeks since the showcase started, but it’s still going on. If you’re an agent or editor looking for an amazing story, check them out: mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...
It’s been a couple of weeks since the showcase started, but it’s still going on. If you’re an agent or editor looking for an amazing story, check them out: mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...
May 20, 2026 at 6:56 PM
This year’s PB Party finalists are a group of truly talented creators. I’m honored to be among them.
It’s been a couple of weeks since the showcase started, but it’s still going on. If you’re an agent or editor looking for an amazing story, check them out: mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...
It’s been a couple of weeks since the showcase started, but it’s still going on. If you’re an agent or editor looking for an amazing story, check them out: mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...
Whew! I so so enjoyed reading all of the #PBParty entries 🎉The finalists this year are seriously talented. I laughed, I cried, and I loved every story.
Agents and editors can still request through end of May:
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...
Agents and editors can still request through end of May:
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...
May 20, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Whew! I so so enjoyed reading all of the #PBParty entries 🎉The finalists this year are seriously talented. I laughed, I cried, and I loved every story.
Agents and editors can still request through end of May:
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...
Agents and editors can still request through end of May:
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...