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That really is such a cool honor to have kids read and vote on them!!! Congrats

Thank you! That will be a fun one!

Book Giveaway: FLY LIKE A BIRD by Olga Ptashnik Olga Ptashnik has written and illustrated a new nonfiction picture book, FLY LIKE A BIRD, published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers on September 2nd, 2025. They have agreed to share a copy with…

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I tried to check so many times to see if this contest was happening this year and never found any info! 😕 Thanks for sharing though. Maybe they will extend.

Oh noooo 😫

Ooh I would love to check this out!

Book Giveaway: CONSIDER THE BIRDS by Jennifer Grant Jennifer Grant has a new nonfiction picture book, CONSIDER THE BIRDS, illustrated by Julianna Swaney and published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers on August 5th, 2025. They have agreed to share…

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This looks beautiful! Based on Matthew 6:26

I was lucky enough to recently win Ellen's book from the KidLit Zombie Week contest. My boys and I love it! Everyone should check it out!!

What, to the American Incarcerated Person, Is Your Fourth of July? In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and formerly incarcerated Americans explain what Independence Day means to them.

“Inspired by Douglass’ famous question, 20 people ensnared in this country’s sprawling criminal legal system answered this variation of it:”

Book Giveaway: THIS IS THE CREW WHO BUILDS OUR SCHOOL by Sherry Fellores Sherry Fellores has a new picture book, THIS IS THE CREW WHO BUILDS OUR SCHOOL, illustrated by Sam Caldwell and published by Sleeping Bear Press. They have agreed to share a copy of the book with t…

This looks so fun!

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Book Giveaway: SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU by Helen Foster James Helen Foster James has a new picture book, SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU, illustrated by Petra Brown and published by Sleeping Bear Press. They have agreed to share a copy of the book with the lucky winner.…

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Some bunny loves books, rhymes, bunnies, and giveaways! It’s me! There’s even a real bunny in my yard right now! 🐰

Tuesday Debut – Presenting Andi Chitty! PLUS A Giveaway! Darlings! Welcome to Tuesday Debut!

Just a few days left to enter the GIVEAWAY!

Leave a comment on Susanna's Tuesday Debut blog post with me by Friday at 3pm est! The randomly selected winner will get to choose btwn:

1. a copy of "Bananas in the Bath"
2. a pb manuscript critique
3. a 30-min Zoom AMA!

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I’ve always wanted to go to Spain!! Buen viaje 🥰

Great tips! We have chalk out right now, I’m going to try to sketch some characters.

Book Givaway: BABY BAT BEDTIME by Paige Towler Paige Towler and the Smithsonian Bat Lab has written a new picture book titled BABY BAT BEDTIME, Illustrated by Gavin Scott and published by Sleeping Bear Press in collaboration with SMITHSONIAN IN…

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I aspire to create a nonfiction bedtime book like this! Can’t wait to read this with my boys.

Thanks! I have an idea of which story I’m going to try to revive!!

Catching up!!

My kids have just discovered We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and love it. I think this would be a hit here too!

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I’ve gotta read this. My boys love the snake in Can I Play Too? By Mo Willems.

Book Giveaway: THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT by Jolene Gutiérrez Jolene Gutiérrez picture book, THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT, illustrated by Gabby Zapaat and published by Chonicle Books on August 6, 2024, has been nominated for the First Round of the SCBWI Crystal …

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Check it out!

Thanks, I’m in!!

Let’s goooooo 💻👑

Use the righteous rage as creative fuel. The world needs our imagination, creativity, stories, and art. We must pace ourselves and not fall into paralysis. Find the joy where you can so you have the energy to work. If we give up our imagination, we give up everything.

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@jenanbenton.bsky.social thanks for hosting the giveaway!

Simply 7 with Benson Shum & Giveaway: WE ARE LION DANCERS Lunar New Year is almost here.  What better time to celebrate lion dancing?

Congrats to @bshum79.bsky.social on his new book We Are Lion Dancers! jenabenton.com/2025/01/22/s...

Boosting!

Hi writing friends. Does anyone have a traditionally published picture book that you would like more reviews for? I have a picture book review group, and I’m looking for a few more books to give reviews for.

Start one!

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

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I’m embracing the leveled up pajamas. I have 4 velour sweat sets in different colors 😂 of course wearing some right now.