I audibly gasped to see that my entry, PARIAH, won 6th place in #50preciouswords 😱 thank you so much to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for hosting this contest! For all entries, keep entering! I didn't place last year, so keep going! Next year, it'll be you gasping!

#scbwiDrawThis March: WILD THINGS

Severance has left me high key enraged, fantastic television

With #PBParty results around the corner, this gave me the kick in the pants I needed to dive into a new idea, instead of just waiting to find out. There are always bright horizons ahead!

Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for such a fun contest! #50preciouswords

#SCBWIDrawThis February prompt: CYCLE Because who says Ursa Major doesn't go cycling every once in a while? #kidlitillustrator #kidlitart

Yes!! Keep fighting for your dreams!

Alright #amquerying #kidlit community! How do you all "celebrate" getting a manuscript rejection so you don't get bogged down with doubt? Share your secrets to sunshine!

One of my favorite parts of the #kidlit community is that regardless of how competitive it is, everyone is always SO encouraging to each other. No cutting others down to succeed

I just finished my #PBParty entry. Why do I feel like I applied to college? Whew, the nerves are firing!

Just submitted! Now out to enjoy *checks notes* 70 degree weather 😍 #PBParty

Good luck to everyone participating!! Crossing my fingers for so many success stories!

Finally decided to join in with this month's #scbwiDrawThis with my favorite form of fitness 💪

Was not ready for the lead in the stomach from starting querying again. The scaries got me! #amquerying #pb

So excited!! This contest is what really motivated me to dive into my writing journey. Thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for this amazing opportunity!

If you're an unagented writer or author/illustrator of picture books, I hope you'll enter the 2025 #PBParty contest. It has helped make so many agent and editor matches in the past...and we can't wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year. mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...