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March 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Happy Women's History Month! On the #12x12pb #podcast, 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 & Julie Hedlund reveal the intersections in their #picturebook #biographies on Queen Elizabeth II & Julie Andrews.
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March 5, 2026 at 11:36 PM
authorsandram.bsky.social
Crunch time, deadline coming up, have to prep many things in the world away from the laptop, can I focus enough to get the query letter and submission ready? What deadline are you working with? Mine's Sept 30 #writing #writerslife #kidlit #writingforkids #authorlife #writers #writingcommunity #books
September 23, 2026 at 4:14 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
On the #12x12pb #podcast, @carolinelperry.bsky.social & @juliefhedlund.bsky.social reveal the intersections in their #picturebook #biographies on Queen Elizabeth II & Julie Andrews.

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July 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
Special thanks to @devpetty.bsky.social for this fabulous tip on writing dialogue (AND making kids feel super smart)!

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July 24, 2026 at 1:38 AM
lknutsenkidlit.bsky.social
🎉🤩Partying is so much fun when it makes a difference! Good luck to all the kidlit writers! ✨There’s a child who can’t wait to read your book. 😘 📚 #pbparty #kidlit #writingforkids #pb
February 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
margaretnevinski.bsky.social
HERONRY by @barbherkert.bsky.social and illustrated by @gordywright.bsky.social is an absolutely beautiful informational picture book. Not just for kids, but for anyone who loves herons and all birdlife. #birds #nature #picturebook #kidlit #writingforkids #booksky #nonfiction #amreading
August 29, 2026 at 10:53 PM
staceybyer.bsky.social
Excited to be featured on @boonewrites.bsky.social blog!

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June 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
lyndamh.bsky.social
Hello! I stopped by John Schu's blog to reveal the cover of my forthcoming MG novel, HOW TO BUILD A MIRACLE. #MGCHAT #MGLIT #MG #Booksforkids #Writingforkids mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/how-...
How To Build a Miracle by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Happy, happy Monday! It is always a wonderful day when Lynda Mullaly Hunt stops by Watch. Connect. Read. to finish my sentences. We discusse...
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June 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
12 x 12 member Suzy Levinson shares how to find your voice as a picture book writer!

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December 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
Congrats to the SIXTEEN 12 x 12 members who won Crystal Kite awards and honors today!! We're so proud of all your hard work to get here! Cheers to YOU!

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June 26, 2024 at 9:45 PM
jiaconoauthor.bsky.social
Happy International Picture Book Day!!! BE THE DIFFERENCE and read to a kid today!💕 #kidlit #promoteliteracy #internationalpicturebookday #writingforkids #readtoachild
April 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
Congrats to our 2024 Members who completed the #12x12PB Writing Challenge by writing 12 new #picturebook drafts in 2024!

YOU are amazing!

See the full version at: www.12x12challenge.c...

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March 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
maggiewomersley.bsky.social
Get polishing your entries #kidlit writers! I can't wait to discover some exciting new talent. #writingforkids #writingcompetitions
saranaidinecox.bsky.social Cheshire Novel Prize @saranaidinecox.bsky.social · Dec 19
Not long to go now and there are some amazing entries. We are reading now and loving every one so if you have a PB, first chapter book a middle grade or YA and you’d like feedback included in the entry fee then hurry 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃we close at one minute past midnight on the 1st January
December 19, 2024 at 7:55 PM
rburrows.bsky.social
One of my favourite stories has just been accepted by @littlethoughtspress.com I’m so pleased - I love the little person in it and I know @clairemtaylor.com will take such good care of him and his bellybutton! Thank you! 🙏 #writingforkids #kidlit #kidlituk #writing
January 18, 2026 at 5:22 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
Special thanks to @margaritaengle.bsky.social for an inspiring webinar about the Poetry of #PictureBooks. We appreciate you sharing your talent and words of encouragement with us!

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May 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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National Poetry Month is almost over! Grab our poetry download and learn how to incorporate poetry into your picture book writing all year round.

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April 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
On the #12x12pb #podcast, @carolinelperry.bsky.social & @juliefhedlund.bsky.social reveal the intersections in their #picturebook #biographies on Queen Elizabeth II & Julie Andrews.

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#author #kidlit #writingforkids #nonfiction
August 17, 2026 at 12:04 AM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Hook, hook, does your book have enough hooks? @juliefhedlund.bsky.social demystifies #picturebook hooks & why they are so important in today’s market: 12x12challenge.com/p...

The 12x12 Picture Book #Podcast is on Apple & Spotify!

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July 2, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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Member @hopelim.bsky.social reveals she wouldn't be a published #picturebook #author today if she hadn't joined #12x12PB. Let us help YOU! Registration closes 2/28. Join now! 12x12challenge.com/m....

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February 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Discover how picture book writers can use poetry to craft next-level stories. Download this freebie today!

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April 24, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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#Scbwi #megmedina #writingforkids #bepartofcareteamforkids #booksky #keeplearning #read
Listening to the Inspiring words of Meg Medina at SCBWI!
January 17, 2026 at 1:48 PM
12x12challenge.bsky.social
Poetry and Picture Books go together like PB&J! Discover how to make this winning combo work for you with our free download!

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June 28, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Prolific #kidlit #author & #12x12PB Member @authorlauragehl.bsky.social shares her writing routine. Join 12 x 12 for motivation to write like Laura does!

Registration closes 2/28. Join TODAY!
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February 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM