Contest Alert....the hours are ticking by before #SunWriteFun closes our #writer doors to this year's #nonfiction #picturebook contest! You have until midnight EST so keep #writing, and keep making #kidlit friends! You've got this, #writingcommunity!

That's right, but time is ticking away! #SunWriteFun is a no pressure #nonfiction / informational #picturebook #writing contest. Prizes are fantastic, the friendships are real!

And did you know that Gnome Road's latest #picturebook appeared on the Today Show this week....woohooo!!! Or should Is say, Woof Woof! #kidlit

Fear Not! There are several days & hours left to enter our #nonfiction #picturebook #writing contest! #SunWriteFun #kidlit #contest

We ecstatic that Gnome Road Publishing continues to support our #kidlit #writingcommunity year after year. In fact, Sandra & I go waayyy back & began our #picturebook journeys together. Check out Gnome Road & see all the wonderful #books they put out in the world! #SunWriteFun #kidlitchat

Speaking of the fabulous #picturebook #writer, @literallylynne.bsky.social here's her testimonial as to why she always supports our #kidlit #writingcommunity and #SunWriteFun Thank you, Lynne! @swildmansf.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social

YOOHOOOO, CONTEST UPDATE!! The summer ain't over yet and neither is our #writing contest! Check it out #kidlit #kidlitchat #writingcommunity

AMAZING!! #Contests can be lo-key ways to share our #writing with others, gain valuable insight at no cost, read what others have crafted, etc. Another lovely success story from #SunWriteFun! Not to mention possibly win a great #prize! #kidlit #picturebooks #amwriting #SunWriteFun

This...this is the cornerstone to our #SunWriteFun #writing #contest. Connecting, supporting, encouraging #kidlit writers. And we are blessed to have Baptiste Paul as a supporter and annual #prize donor. Thank you!!! #kidlitchat #writers #writingcommunity

Reader-to-Reader supports so many #readers! It's our honor to help share their message & definitely books!Thanks for sharing!

It is one of the greatest #writing contests :) And it's not just about #kidlit-- it's about making friends, supporting one another & of course, being super duper creative! Can't wait to read all the 2025 entries! Let's go, #writingcommunity #picturebooks!

What are you doing right (write?) now? Because it is time to write your 200 word NF/info Fic entry for #SunWriteFun. Read the entries posted so far and join the action at www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social

I get antsy when I don't have anything "good" to write! Nat,I can't make it "good"until I put down that rough/crappy/horrible/disjointed/no-good bunch of words, first! :) And yes, it's really all about the connecting in this #writingcommunity because #writing is truly a solo endeavour. #SunWriteFun

It's Sunday - a good day to write, right!? And you still have time to enter #SunWriteFun with your 200 word (or less) STEAM story. Check out the prizes, too. Happy to host with @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social. Check out the entries at www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25

Wow wow wow...have you read this testimonial from @karengebbia.bsky.social ?! Way to stretch those #kidlit #writer muscles! And thanks again to @12x12challenge.bsky.social for another membership donation this year! Our STEAM doors are open! Let's see what #picturebook tale you can create!

Thank you so much @kellipanique.bsky.social for your generous grand prize this year! You can't win if you don't play so STEAM ahead with the best #nonfiction or info #picturebook story #SunWriteFun2025 #Contest opens TOMORROW!!! #kidlitchat #kidlit @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

#ContestAlert #WritingLife #writingcommmunity #Kidlit #Kidlitchat #picturebooks #nonfiction #SunWriteFun25 opens this Wednesday...will you be a part of the #writing fun? Make new friends, challenge your skills & win big! Full S.T.E.A.M ahead! @swildmansf.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social

What will you be #writing this weekend? Try drafting some #picturebook #nonfiction tales! Pro Tip: Writing can be a lonely art, but with #SunWriteFun we actively encourage making new friends! It's one prize you're ALL guaranteed to win! #kidlit #contest #kidlitchat #writingcommunity #writers

CONTEST ALERT! #kidlitchat #contest

It's full S.T.E.A.M ahead as we get ready to launch our #kidlit #contest, #SunWriteFun! Looking forward to making new #writer friends, reading amazing #nonfiction tales, gifting great #prizes and having lots of #writingcommunity fun! Anchors away! @swildmansf.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social

We're baaaaaaccckkk! #kidlit #writingcommunity #picturebooks #writers #contest

Wow, wow, so many extraordinary #picturebook pitches so far on the @thewritingbarn.bsky.social industry engagement day! Looking forward to the next 3 panels & catching up on the replays. Vibing with voice on this Super Saturday! #WBIE #kidlit #amwriting #amquerying

Sharing because something similar happened to me & I honestly don't want this to happen to anyone else. We #writers & #illustrators put our heart, soul & time into our work & this frankly, breaks my heart. #kidlit #writingcommunity @12x12challenge.bsky.social www.vanessakeel.com/blog/my-caut...

YES! Lots of all new ideas to play with & craft into new #kidlit stories! From titles to fun names, settings to crappy drafts. Bonus-the blogs stay up so you can access them anytime of the year whenever your muse needs a boost! #amwriting #writingcommunity @taralazar.bsky.social PS ❤️ the elephant!

Today's the day! Just hours left to fill out the #PBParty2025 form! Over 1,000 #kidlit writers & illustrators entered last year for a few coveted slots in the showcase. I didn't make it but I honed my pitch & query #writing! Here's to leveling up this year! @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social #amwriting

How can this be legal? How can this be allowed? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...

Happy Lunar New Year 2025! It's the year of the Snake, a time to shed negative energy & find balance. A time of transformation and to hopefully embrace wisdom & wealth. Little Medusa & Addie wish you all of that & more! #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity #LunarNewYear

Happy Lunar New Year 2025! It's the year of the Snake, a time to shed negative energy & find balance. A time of transformation and to hopefully embrace wisdom & wealth. Little Medusa & Addie wish you all of that & more! #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity #LunarNewYear

Happy Lunar New Year 2025 to all who celebrate! We can't wait to enjoy all the festivities, especially since it's the Year of the Snake! Hissy Kisses from Little Medusa & her best ssserpentine pal, Addie! #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #teachers #librarians #amreading #picturebook

Here we go again: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

When you wait with baited breath for your sequel to arrive only to find out it's delayed another 4 days....SADNESS!! #amreading #kidlit #writingcommunity

I'm in...are you? #kidlit #writingcommunity #writing

For fun...it's your Main Character's birthday. What kind of cake/ ice cream would they eat? Mine would gorge on Vanilla cake with Lemon/Lime sorbet. (She's partial to green!) Tag: @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social @lskutscera.bsky.social @jilanne.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitchat

Good Sunday vibes & words to all my #kidlit cohorts & #12x12 friends!

Diving back into the communities here! Looking forward to getting to know you all & catching up with ol #kidlit friends! #kidlitchat #kidlitcommunity #writing #amquerying #picturebooks #chapterbooks

When you scroll through another social and discover your article is out on blast! :) Really loved researching--and eating---and writing all about the great Greek eats for FACES magazine. Thanks for the shout out, Cricket Media! Hoopa! #kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity @kmgreenwald.bsky.social

Morning #kidlit! The #SunWriteFun judges are hard at work narrowing down the best #nonfiction #picturebook 80s themed entries! More coming soon..very very soon! @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social #writing #kidlitchat

A huge TOTALLY TUBULAR to all who entered #SunWriteFun24 this year! You #kidlit #writers are already winners for putting your work out there! And now comes the hard task of tallying & judging. Stay tuned! @swildmansf.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social #amreading #picturebooks #nonfiction

#SunWriteFun deadline was extended to midnight tonight, Aug 14! If you don’t try, you have a 100% chance of not winning one of those rad prizes, soooo…get those stories in! @buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun24

Hey #kidlit, #kidlitchat, #kidlitcommunity, there's still 4 totally tubular days to enter the most fun #writing #contest on the 'net! What: 200w nonfict/info #picturebook Theme: Like, OMG, 1980s pop culture Why: All the AMAZING rad prizes!!! Check us out at www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun2...

Friday #SunWriteFun Day! Which show did you love to watch the most: Dynasty Dallas Falcon Crest Tag 5 #kidlit pals & share! @debbieohi.com @dedradavis.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @asiqueira.bsky.social @dellarossferreri.bsky.social Me? The 1 at Spring Mountain Winery! Can you guess?

CONTEST ALERT Groddy to the max, #SunWriteFun's been having all sorts of tech issues with our entries. Like, gag us with a huge spoon! Fingers crossed, it looks like we've solved the issues. As a thank you your patience, DEADLINE EXTENDED!! #kidlit #kidlitchat #picturebooks #writingcommunity

The 80s had totally tubular TV! Gag me with a spoon, we didn't have cable or remotes! Which was your fave show: ~Love Boat ~Fantasy Island ~A-Team Tag 4 #kidlit pals: @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @infowoman.bsky.social @carriekarnesfannin.bsky.social @deniseseidman.bsky.social #SunWriteFun #games

#Writers Aqua Net or Rave hairspray (better scent, IMO!) Feathered or crimped? Mohawk punk or curly perm all the way? Now who can write a fun 200w NF PB tale about their choice?! Come on #kidlit, give it a whirl! You can't win if you never enter! #amwriting www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun24

I'm chatting with Jill Esbaum on Picture Book Builders blog about ideas, focus, and THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE: BIAS, TRUTH, & A MIGHTY MOOSE! 📚 AND you could WIN a copy of the book. 🥳 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #educators #librarians picturebookbuilders.com/2024/07/thom...

I'm honored to be featured on the amazing Ellen Leventhal's blog today! We're talking about some of my upcoming books and there's a #giveaway! 🎉💖 ellenleventhal.com/2024/07/jole... #kidlit #picturebooks #teacher #librarian #SEL #heritage #history #picturebook #nonfiction #WritingCommunity

O my gawsh, like groovy to the max, #SunWriteFun is a'coming back! Grab your sun-in, slip on your jellies & tune up that boom box as we head back to like, the best era, like the '80s!! Coming, like, Super Soon! #picturebook #kidlit #writing #contest! @swildmansf.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social

I'm entering! I've a 1000% chance of NOT being chosen if I don't enter, so Why Not Me?! #kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks #writingcommunity

From playing with POV structures to journeys & traditions, from toying with fear to checking out classic Little Golden Books, this past week's kidlit #MentorTexts are a goldmine! rateyourstory.org/blog #kidlit #writing #picturebooks #amreading

Wow, @viviankirkfield.bsky.social , you & your amazing Judges Panel have soooo many amazing reads to go through (mine not withstanding, LOL!!😃) And don't fret, #kidlit #writers, you still have at least 24 hrs to enter this year's #50PreciousWords #contest!