I’m back ❤️

The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train starts NOW & lasts all of Dec. 19 – 21 EDT 🚂Write a new PB draft 🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post 🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc: tinyurl.com/CritiqueTrai... 🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉 🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/CritiqueTrain Good luck ✨✨

Pitching today with @scbwiindiana.bsky.social !! What an amazing event! #writingcommunity -- get out there and pitch away! It's such a great way to connect with #editors! #kidlit #author #mg #pb #amwriting #scbwi #publishing

Have you explored the website, Kidlit411? It's a treasure trove of resources for kidlit creators - authors, author-illustrators, illustrators - whether you're just getting started, you're looking for ways to level up, or you need helpful tips to continue developing your craft. www.kidlit411.com

Can I just take a minute to celebrate the #kidlit community here on Bluesky. Children’s book people weren’t just early adopters, they stayed. They stayed, and organized, and remained engaged, even back when it was quiet. They kept the fire burning until the sunrise. I see you #kidlit. 💙❤️

Welcome new #kidlit friends! Here's a massive thread of #kidlit starter packs focusing on writers. Feel free to add any I miss! go.bsky.app/3EhKVqU

Bluesky newcomers! Looking for more engagement on this platform? See #BlueSkyTips here: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... and here: bsky.app/profile/debb... (thanks to all who have responded so far!)

Omgggggggg yayyyyyy

🗣 Critique giveaway! Hey #kidlit, it's the 12th! 🥳 This month, I'm offering 1 #PB critique from myself AND 1 from Peak Team Critiques w/ my partner @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social 🙌 To enter: 1. Follow April & myself 2. Repost this post 3. Comment w/ a GIF of something you're thankful for Mine🙏 👇🧘‍♀️

"Read diverse books" doesn't mean "have your spinach before you get to have candy." It means "look at all these colors of candy you could be having right now if you had more curiosity."

I'll be participating in #skypitch tomorrow--I hope all #picturebook authors and illustrators will join in for a show of strength and faith in the great Bluesky #kidlit community. Thank you, @boringstorybook.com, for organizing! Details here: boringstorybook.com/skypitch/

So this is where the lovely #kidlit community went 😊😊😊