NEW EVENT: First Pages Session with Janet Bruins of Picture Book Heist! Check here for further information about the event, as well as how to sign up. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

JOIN US for a Twice As Nice First Pages Event! Two Editors - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7 - 8:15 PM EST More Information About the Event and Payment Information and Submission Information HERE: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #FirstPages

Picture Book Storytelling Structures with Roxanne Troup FREE to Rate Your Story Members (with Replay in our Forum) Non-Members Can Purchase a Speedpass to Learning www.rateyourstory.org/speed-pass More Information: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Did you know it’s #NationalGoBirdingDay? 🩵🐦 🪶 #SeasonsOfKidLit.com is celebrating in a big way - with debut author Lynn Street! Take a peek at her fact-filled interview & enter to win a copy of her new book, too. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...

Check out this interview on Navigating Kid Lit Weather from #SeasonsOfKidLit with @literallylynne.bsky.social for some great insights and an awesome giveaway opportunity! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/navigat...

3 of Page Turner Literary Agency’s books have made the @CBCBook Favorite Lists! Congratulations to @andrewchacket.bsky.social @jandolby.bsky.social @nadiatheartist.bsky.social Nico Ecenarro @literallylynne.bsky.social Brenda Sturgis The Little Press @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidsfaves #kidlit

So happy to be featured today on Erin Dealey's wonderful blog! erindealey.com/book-birthda...

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE - If you have not cast your vote for the #annadewdneyreadtogether #award, today is the last day to cast your vote. BROOMMATES is a FINALIST! We would love your support. Go to the link in the graphic or straight to the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Rate Your Story Judge, Award-winning Non-Fiction Author Beth Anderson is on Kathy Temean's Writing and Illustrating blog today! Check it out and be sure to sign up for her launch and learn. Email [email protected] for more information! kathytemean.wordpress.com/2025/01/16/b...

Be sure to share this post and comment for a chance to win one of five opportunities to have an Ask Me Anything Session with Acquiring Editor at The Little Press / Director of Rate Your Story Lynne Marie alaynekaychristian.wordpress.com/2025/01/11/l... @alaynekaychristian.bsky.social

Rate Your Story is super excited to present a January 20th 7 PM Launch and Learn with Beth Anderson here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Beth Anderson @followers @highlight #nonfiction #NonFictionBooks #RateYourStory

Last month, we kicked off applications for a FREE Pacing Mentorship! For future opportunities (plus 18 Ratings/ Feedback, 11 Webinars (and replays), Mentor Text Talks, 1st Impressions Feedback & MORE) www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member Here are our winners... @jpuglow.bsky.social #RateYourStory

It's #KidlitInspirationWeek and we have @literallylynne.bsky.social offering a half hour mentoring session and Heather Morris offering a query critique or PB critique! #kidlit 🌼 To enter, follow us and comment with someone who inspires you in writing or in life! kidlitvillage.ca/2024/08/06/k...

Do not miss this AMAZING opportunity to learn and be inspired by Jodi More and win one of 20 copies of her dragon book #WhenADragonMovesIn for #AppreciateADragonDay! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/blog/categor... @AuthorHMacht @RateYourStory @WriterJodiMoore

A fun & modern #fairytale by @literallylynne.bsky.social and Eva Santana. #picturebook #kidlit #kidlitreview #childrensbooks #librarybooks #storytime #reading #bookrecommendations #parents #teachers #librarians #writingcommunity #read #teacher #iteachreading #readaloud #SEL #rat #palacerat

Much going on this month at #RateYourStory! A Professional Series with @michele_mcavoy, a Guest Guru Opportunity with @EllenLWrites, Idea Webinar and Workshop with @Literally_Lynne and MORE! And don't forget to check out expert advice from @CMWriter4kids! conta.cc/3RZV0g7

I am hosting my last Kid Lit Creators / Mentor Text Talk for the 2023, with Sue Heavenrich - Please join us! FREE Admission! Replays available to Rate Your Story Members (www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member). #BookReading #AskAnAuthor #AuthorsOfFacebook #PictureBooks #PictureBooksforKids

Are you ready to take your #kidlit writing to the next level and focus on your craft! Check Out Rate Your Story where we offer perks and opportunities to help do just that! Spots are filling for 024, so be sure to reserve yours now! #mentor @Literally_Lynne www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member

It's become a Seasonal Tradition for Heather Macht and me to share our favorite books of the #Season! And here they are: www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-... Check Out THIS and other posts from our #SpreadTheJoy event for fun, fundamentals and prizes!

Celebrate the Season with Laura Baker and A Monsters Christmas! Check out the Interview and the Book Giveaway here: www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-... Don't forget to leave a comment and share to be eligible for the book prize and a BONUS prize from me! Heather Macht Lynne Marie

I'm in the Christmas Crunch, so bear with me as I catch up on posting these fabulous books! Viviane Elbee's Teach Your Giraffe To Ski is filled with winter fun! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-...

Ahoy, there, Mateys! Join #seasonsofkidlit in celebrating Christmas afloat on a boat with CHRISTMAS, AHOY! and Erin Dealey! Take a look at her books -- she's certainly a Celebration Connoisseur! amzn.to/3TvjAqv www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-... @authorhmacht.bsky.social

As a Kidlit Writing Coach and Mentor ( as well as the Director of www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member ) I was thrilled to have my critique featured on #WritersWithWrinkles with Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid on their podcast podcasts.apple.com/podcast-epis... Be sure to check it out!

Today we are kicking off our #SpreadTheJoy event with Leslie Kimmelman and sharing the light for #Hanukkah! Spread the Joy with Leslie Kimmelman! (seasonsofkidlit.com) Be sure to join us! #SeasonsOfKidlit

L@@king for that perfect gift for an aspiring writer or author on your gift list? Look no further! So much magic to mine over at RateYourStory (www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member). Join us! FREE Certificate available to Gift Recipient!

START SPREADING THE JOY -- Season of KidLit's Spread the Joy starts TOMORROW! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/spread-... Please share this post on Social Media -- the more, the Merrier <3 See you there with bells on <3

www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member Feel free to e-mail [email protected] with any questions!

Friends since 2005, and both multi-published! I am so happy for our paths (roads LOL) to have crossed and merged! Check out my Interview w/Brenda Sturgis about 10 Turkeys in the Road amzn.to/3R0JNLE here: www.seasonsofkidlit.com/.../thanks-g.... Comment for the chance to win a Rhyming PB Critique

So excited to Kick*Off our Thanks and Giving Event with this fun post! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/blog And for an added BONUS, join us for #MentorTextTalk on Sunday, December 17th to hear Sue read the book and then participate in an #AskAnAuthor session!

#Meaningful #MarchOnWithMentorText Mention over at the Grog Blog about Writer's Block from Mona Pease groggorg.blogspot.com/2023/11/got-... #Ideas #StoryStorm #WritersBlock

Check us out and start your writing off on the right foot in 2024! Membership Registration Open NOW for a limited time! www.rateyourstory.org/become-a-member

So excited for THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND THE ROCKET PROJECT to make the Little Peeps LONG LIST for the Chanticleer Book Awards Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media #littlePeeps #picturebooks #picturebooksforkids #coloringbooks

Today, I'm celebrating National Author's Day w/a Give-Away! Are you becoming an Author, or are you an unpublished or non-traditionally published Author? Share my post on Social Media (and post the link here) and you will be in a drawing for a 1/2 hour Ask Me Anything Session.

Heather Macht and I are doubly excited to to share this Double Creature Feature Art Reveal! I am thrilled to have a Fall 2024 book with my sister-in-all-things-spooky! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...

L@@K What's New at @RateYourStory for 2024 conta.cc/45O9zae #AuthorsHelpingWriters #KidLit #WritingCommunity #Mentor

I am excited to celebrate the illustrator of Moldilocks and the Three Scares, David Rodriguez Lorenzo at #SeasonsofKidLit! Be sure to check out his post and get the illustrator perspective on our book, which is of course, near and dear to my <3 www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... amzn.to/3rTkRfz

The original book in this series (2011) was a favorite of mine and in part inspired Molidlocks and the Three Scares (2018)! Check out Zombie in Love and Zombie in Love 2 +1 by Kelly DiPucchio - A perfect treat for the Halloween season! #SeasonsOfKidlit #zombie www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Today, we get into the Halloween Spirit with Nancy Churnin and Lila! Be sure to check out this sweet story about the origins of the Jack O'Lantern and comment and share for the chance to win the treat! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... #SeasonsOfKidlit #RateYourStory #Halloween2023

Are you living your best book life and celebrating books whenever you can? If not, check out #SeasonsOfKidlit and join in the festivities! It's Friday the 13th and we are just about midway through our Trick-Or-Treat Event - it's not too late to join in the fun, writing fundamentals and prizes.

Due to popular demand during the #GirlPowerHour presentation, Michele McAvoy has extended the First Pages opportunity for a few days. If you would like to purchase a First Page Opportunity with me, click here: www.michelemcavoy.com/shop/first-p... Act quickly as this opportunity ends soon!

BRING YOUR CRAFT TO THE NEXT LEVEL! 5th Annual #GIRLPOWERHOUR! #GirlPowerHour is kidlit's celebration of International Day of the Girl. Register now! www.michelemcavoy.com/shop Date: October 11, 2023 Time: 9am- 4pm (Eastern Standard Time) Location: Virtual (via Zoom platform) Cost: $30

Friends! Family! Readers! Writers! Teachers! Authors! We are kicking off our #SeasonsOfKidlit season with a real treat this year! Happy Howl-o-ween everyone! Don't miss out on the fun (or the treats)! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... Heather Macht

I am seriously buzzing with a sugar high over this preliminary *Trick-or-Treat* SWEET! Remember, you have to be in it to win it! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/7-spook...

Girls! Get ready for a fun and affordable event (and bonus opportunities like First Page add-ons) with @michele_mcavoy @HelenHWuBooks @AuthorHMacht @Write4Kids @viviankirkfield @boonewrites @Barbaradee2 @Yangmommy and Valerie Boling www.literallylynnemarie.com/post/gearing...

Just three days left to enter! Don't miss out on these fantastic building blocks and fabulous prizes! Enter Now! @Literally_Lynne #RateYourStory #Contest #WritingCommunity #KidLit #Prizes #PictureBooks #MG #YA #Storytelling #Mentor www.rateyourstory.org/rys-writing-contest

BOOK NOW: bookme.name/LynneMarie QUESTIONS: [email protected]

Here's the latest Rate Your Story Newsletter w/ News you can use, and a reminder that our Contest ends September 10th, as well as lots of other inspirational goodies! conta.cc/3r6GDMs @RateYourStory #WritingCommunity #KidLit #AmWriting #AmReading #Tips #Interviews & More!

#SeasonsOfKidlit (@AuthorHMacht and @Literally_Lynne) is excited to usher in the #BacktoSchool2023 #Reading season with our #PeekabooReviews! This sweet book is steeped in dragon lore and Chinese Culture Yeehoo Press @HelenHWuBooks #Dragon #CelebrateCulture #PictureBook Be Sure to Follow US!

Adding to the #RateYourStory #SummerContest prize pile with three (3) Above The Slush Submissions from Editor Monique Jones Brown! Go to www.rateyourstory.org/single-post/... to find more story BUILDING BLOCKS and prizes @RateYourStory @thelittlepress @michele_mcavoy