Picture Book Summit

LAST DAY to grab the Authentically YOU Storytelling Bundle for 80% off! Creativity gurus Peter H. Reynolds & Rob Sanders provide exercises to help YOU find your unique voice & write a great #picturebook! Offer ends 2/28/26!
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Podcast - How to Ruin a Picture Book Biography Angela Dalton and Julie Hedlund give their best tips on what NOT to when writing a picture book biography.

In this PBSummit Podcast episode, Angela Dalton and Julie Hedlund give their best tips on what NOT to do when writing a picture book biography.

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1 DAY LEFT to grab the Authentically YOU Storytelling Bundle for just $39! (80% off!) Creativity gurus Peter H. Reynolds & Rob Sanders provide exercises to help YOU find your unique voice & write a great #picturebook! Offer ends 2/28/26!
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Are your picture book characters a little TOO ordinary? Try embracing an unexpected character! Tips and book examples in this week's post:
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...after all, it hides from the light in your underwear drawer and is only brave enough to come after the sun sets. A cute premise that delivers in sneaking themes of empathy and empowerment."

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Kelli is enjoying the unexpectedness of SCARED OF THE DARK? IT'S REALLY SCARED OF YOU! BY Peter Vegas, Benjamin Chaud, and Chronicle Books. "This book completely flips the notion of being scared of the dark on its head by encouraging kids to see it from the dark's point of view...
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If your picture book story currently follows a traditional linear path, consider playing with the narrative structure to give it a twist! Tips and examples can be found on our blog:

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📢 1 WEEK LEFT to get the Authentically YOU Storytelling Bundle! ⁠
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Peter H. Reynolds & Rob Sanders share techniques to find your storytelling voice & write a unique #picturebook. ⁠
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One way to freshen up an old idea is to play with the story's structure. What do we mean by that? Find out and discover some excellent picture book examples in this week's post:
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This book manages to be a science lesson, a fun read-aloud and a heartwarming story of friendship all in one."

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Today, Emma is sharing her fondness for XO, EXOPLANET by Deborah Underwood, Jorge Lacera, & Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. ⁠
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"A 'new kid' story, told from the POV of planets in space with its built-in astronomy facts, sweet sense of humor, and multimedia-style narrative...
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🚨New podcast episode available now!

Everyone needs feedback on their writing. Everyone. The PBSummit Team discusses why it's necessary and where to get input you can trust.

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What can you do to make readers fall in love with your story? Add big feelings! Get more tips here:

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Do your picture books have enough emotion? Do they resonate with young readers and their big feelings? Check out these tips for bringing heart to your picture book stories and ideas.

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This week, Katie is sinking her teeth into UMAMI by Jacob Grant and Viking Books for Young Readers.

"As a foodie myself, I have to love a penguin who craves more than just cold raw fish! Even though sushi, aka cold raw fish, is on my top faves to eat and make!"
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Why should you consider creating a picture book genre mashup? We have the answer here: picturebooksummit.co...

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The Fan Brothers take us on a journey To Imagination & Beyond to reveal how your next story might be waiting in the unlikeliest of places.

Don't miss this episode! #PBSummit #Podcast! 🎙️

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Could picture book mashups be your secret to success? Find out in this week's post: picturebooksummit.co...

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So entertaining and fun fact: This book was inspired by an illustration on John Ledda's social media. When the manuscript was picked up, Elayne requested John to illustrate, and he said yes in the best full-circle moment I can imagine for this book!"

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This week, Kelli Panique recommends THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER by Elayne Crain, John Ledda, and Feiwel & Friends.

"A hilarious premise where the parents may not quite realize who is babysitting their child...
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🚨New episode alert! The Picture Book Summit Roundtable discusses what it means to be a good literary citizen and easy (and free!) ways to support your fellow creatives.

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Could a simple shift in setting be the stand-out element your picture book story needs? Check out these ideas in this week's post: picturebooksummit.co...

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NEW MONTH! NEW SPECIAL! 🎉

Our Authentically YOU Storytelling Bundle features creativity all-stars Peter H. Reynolds & Rob Sanders with tips to help you find your unique voice & write a great picture book! 80% off now!

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Podcast - The Steads Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead are creative partners AND life partners. Today, The Steads share what makes an impactful picture book.

What makes a great picture book? Artistic duo Philip & Erin Stead share their approach to picture books and how something seemingly so simple actually takes a lot of work, nuance, and collaboration.

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ONE DAY LEFT to get 80% off the Ideas About Ideas Bundle with Shadra Strickland & The Fan Brothers and their idea generation exercises to get your writing gears going!
Just $39 until midnight PT on 1/31/26!
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Changing the setting in picture books isn’t just a fun exercise—it’s a secret weapon. Discover all the fun ways setting can lead to new storytelling adventures in this week's post: picturebooksummit.co...

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So many amazing donations from authors, illustrators, agents & editors to the #PublishingForMinnesota auction! Bidding now open, ends Jan. 30th:

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