I’m participating in #PBandKidJudges contest. I love that @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social#PBandKidJudgeshas a critique club at her school—this is such a great idea (something my former students would have loved). I’m excited to submit a story directly to the demographic it’s intended for. 😊 #kidlit #kidlitauthor

Super excited that my entry, BUTTER FLIES was named as an Honorable mention in #50preciouswords. Congrats to the winners and fellow HMs! I loved reading the top entries! Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and judges! #kidlit #picturebookauthor #kidlitauthor

I’m hoping we will hear the #50preciouswords results soon! It does feel like spring here in NC today. 🌼 ☀️ ⛅️ @viviankirkfield.bsky.social

#50preciouswords participants, remember to donate a book! Times are tough, but even tougher for children in need.

I’m really excited about the opportunity of the #pbrisingstars mentorship program! I am applying to at least two mentors, who would be a great fit. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 I’m lucky enough to be selected! @kaileipewbooks @ebonylynnmudd @laylafallah @booksbytrenise #kidlit #kidlitauthor #12x12

Congrats and good luck to all the #pbparty finalists today! I’m looking forward to reading the entries in the showcase.

Today I donated “We Are Better Together” to the CLiF foundation in honor of #50preciouswords with @viviankirkfield.bsky.social. It was such a privilege to speak with Betsy at #toadstoolbooks and order this beautiful piece by @billmckibben.bsky.social#50preciouswords#toadstoolbooks Stevie Lewis. May it bring a little hope. ❤️🩷💛💙

My #50preciouswords entry: Butter Flies! Such a fun contest, and it’s a blast reading everyone’s entries. Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social#50preciouswordsfor putting this on. 🧈🚀🦸

First Flashes post? Has to be Jasper!

Kevin Henkes. The repetition and rhythm in the old mouse books have completely influenced my style. I also admire him for adapting to changes in the market. His newer works have significantly lower word counts than the OGs. It’s amazing. Kitten’s First Full Moon is a fave in our house. #pbparty

“[Being a vacuum] might not be glamorous, but… I’ll defeat your dust bunnies, conquer your cockroaches, and protect you from pests.” From my manuscript called (at least for now 😅) IT SUCKS BEING ME. #pbparty

I entered the Valentiny Writing Contest! #valentinywritingcontest #kidlit #kidlitauthors

This is a great idea! Will start employing this for sure. #kidlitchat

Same here—I much prefer a computer than a phone. Sometimes though, if inspiration strikes (usually when I’m trying to fall asleep), I’ll hammer out a rough outline on my phone. #kidlitchat

Oops forgot #kidlitchat

PB writer here: it’s so basic but I LOVE a web thesaurus. 😂 My favorite part of revising is the challenge of finding stronger words. The thesaurus is always open in both Word and my web browser.

Scrivener is new to me—checking it out now! As a PB author, I hate having to have a separate doc stripped of art notes to get an accurate word count. Wonder if Scrivener could help with that?

I’m new to #50preciouswords but having a go at it. I’m starting to realize that I love word-count challenges!! ✍️ #kidlit #picturebookauthors #kidlitauthor

I recently discovered Apple Music’s “Focus” mixes—they’re awesome! Mostly downtempo tones. It helped a ton when I needed to really concentrate on revising.

Share your daily writing routine, #PBParty (and PB creatives). 💖I try to write or revise daily (although I often miss that goal during PBParty) 💖I love writing when it's totally quiet (but miss my rescue pup's soft snores & grunts for belly rubs).

Just submitted to the #pbparty ! Whew! Fingers crossed my story resonates with the judges. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 #pbparty2025

Looking forward to participating in my first #pbparty in a few days!

Hi, I’m new here. 👋 Glad to see a platform that encourages positivity and support for others. ❤️