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Author Quote of the Day from Andrea Davis Pinkney:
"Almost everything has been written about (or many things). So I can't worry about that. I'm telling the story through my lens, through my eyes.”

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November 2, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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It's time to rein in those manuscripts! Download Picture Book Summit's Tips for Trimming 10% and be reading a streamlined manuscript by tonight!

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October 31, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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Editors Catherine Laudone of Beach Lane Books, Mabel Hsu of Stonefruit Studio/Sourcebooks & Sara Sproull of Abrams are coming to #PBSummit on 10/3! Submission opportunities available when you get a Summit + Submissions ticket! picturebooksummit.com
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November 3, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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We adore Brian Lies' #picturebooks! We are mesmerized by his art & thoughtful text. And, how is it we find something new every time we read them? Listen in as we share our love of Brian's #picturebooks.

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October 30, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Looking for a fresh start in your #picturebook writing? Look no further than our 9 tips to make tired ideas new again! It's time for your manuscripts to get a glow-up!
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October 28, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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What are agents & editors thinking these days? @emmawaltonhamilton.bsky.social & @katiedavisburps.bsky.social join the #12x12PB Podcast to give you the skinny on the Agent & Editor Panels for #PBSummit online on 10/3.

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Podcast: Picture Book Summit 2026 Agents & Editors
The Picture Book Summit joins Julie and Kelli to talk about the 2026 Picture Book Summit Featured Agents and Editors.
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October 29, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Be a Good Literary Citizen! The Picture Book Summit Roundtable discusses what it means to be a literary citizen with easy (and free!) ways to support your fellow creatives.

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October 27, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Quote of the Day: “The rules are there, but they’re not everything. Trust your voice. Trust your reader. A child out there is waiting for the story only you can tell.” - Susan Verde, author of I AM HUMAN

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October 26, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Get the scoop on 2026 workshops from the presenters themselves—our #PBSummit Founders! We peel back the curtain as the team begins outlining their talks—and learning from each other right in the episode!

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Podcast - Our 2026 Winning Workshops!
Emma, Julie, Katie, and Kelli share this year's workshops and teach each other in real time. Join us for Picture Book Summit 2026!
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November 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Listen in as Angela Dalton and Julie Hedlund give their best tips on what NOT to do when writing a picture book biography.

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October 24, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Agent Quote of the Day: “If I open up your picture book manuscript and the first thought in my mind is, 'How did no one ever think of this before?' I'm sold.” - Adriana Dominguez

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October 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Time for a little quiz fun! Don't worry—we know you'll pass this one with flying colors. 🏁

What types of #picturebooks should you write? Just take this quick quiz & we'll send you writing tips to match your style!

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October 22, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Let's take a deep dive into Deborah Underwood's #picturebooks! They're a masterclass in #picturebook #writing—no matter the theme, genre, tone, or style. Get ready to add to your TBR list in 3-2-1...
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October 21, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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Picking the right point of view for your story isn't just about picking the narrator. Discover what POV can do for your story:
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October 21, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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Quiz! Quiz! Quiz! ⁠
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Think of us as BuzzFeed from picture book writers! Take the quiz and find out what type of picture books suit your writing (and reading) style. ⁠

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October 17, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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As we write, former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina challenges us to think about young readers and what matters to them.

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October 15, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Humor has a magical way of making an old idea feel fresh. In this week's post, we discuss the magic of picture book humor!
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October 15, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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What can you do to make readers fall in love with your story? Add big feelings! Get more tips here:

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October 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Ideas are truly everywhere! In this episode, we reveal a few of the most unusual places we've found inspiration for our picture books—some of these might surprise you!

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October 11, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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Quote of the Day: “When every word counts...every word must count.” - @emmawaltonhamilton.bsky.social

We can't say it any better than that!

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October 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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“Give characters big desires, bold choices, and brave stumbles - kids will feel it in their bones.” - Bethany Hegedus, author of NO BAD PARTS and BE THE CHANGE.

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October 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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So, what’s the truth about celebrity #picturebooks? Are they held to a *lower* standard than lesser-known writers? Do they help or hurt the industry?

We get into the great #celebrity #picturebook debate. Don't miss it!

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October 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Quote of the Day: “Let readers play detective. Give them clues to connect, not sermons to endure.” - Emma Walton Hamilton, NYT Bestselling Picture Book Author

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October 7, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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YOU are the secret ingredient in your #picturebook manuscripts, but do your stories have enough of you, your experiences, and your emotions? Find out how to weave these in and create something unique in this post:
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October 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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I did not have crying on my PB summit bingo card, but here we are. Incredible, inspiring talks.
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October 3, 2026 at 11:47 PM