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Dina Hodara

@dinahodara.bsky.social

Kidlit Writer and Teacher. SCBWI member and 12x12 member. 2024 PJ Library Scholarship Award Winner to the Highlights Foundation. 2024 PJ Library Summer Camp Attendee.

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A wildlife photographer joked that his wife managed to capture an extraordinary photo that outdid him: a European eagle owl, one of the world's largest, perched on his camera lens.

09.07.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 17880    πŸ” 2104    πŸ’¬ 273    πŸ“Œ 114
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Critique partners are the best!

26.04.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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30.03.2025 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These books look great! Very fun/funny! :)

30.03.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you ready for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway?

Becky Scharnhorst is offering a critique on a non rhyming picture book under 750 words. She especially loves humor.

Like, comment, and repost to enter.

Must do all three.

Good luck!

@beckyscharn.bsky.social

29.03.2025 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 5

Revising tonight...

30.03.2025 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These all look like great books!

29.03.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

Lisa Katzenberger is offering a critique on a non-rhymingΒ fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social

29.03.2025 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 34    πŸ“Œ 6

Win a picture book critique from me! #kidlit

29.03.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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I just had a great critique session with @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social Kaitlyn Sanchez. She helped me understand what was missing in my recent manuscript so that I can take it from good to great. I highly recommend working with her to polish up picture book manuscripts!

16.03.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I deleted THOUSANDS of old emails...it was like deleting thousands of "good intentions" and "to dos" that didn't need to get done. I feel like I want to declutter everywhere!

03.03.2025 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sent a query/submission out today. It still makes me nervous...but I'm trying to shift into feeling excited instead! ;)

17.02.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Writing today...it's been a minute...

16.02.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Valentine's Day is almost here, so I'm spreading some critique love.

Anyone who reposts this will be entered into a drawing for a 50% off critique from me this February!

Reshare by midnight pst 2/10/25 to get entered into the drawing!

Good luck!
#critiques #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit #pb #mg

08.02.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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There's still time to join @12x12challenge.bsky.social this year. The webinars with industry professionals are always informative and the critique section with "Ninja" critiques are always helpful in getting my work to the next level. #12x12PB

23.01.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I've never actually used it in conversation...maybe I should start! I'd love some extra good luck. :)

23.01.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Whenever I think of Elizabeth Taylor, I can hear her line from the "White Diamonds" perfume commercial, "These have always brought me luck!"

23.01.2025 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hoping it goes well for you...

22.01.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My mom brought over enough soup and oranges to get rid of the current germs plaguing me and the future ones I haven't even met yet! :D Moms are the best.

22.01.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

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

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

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

16.01.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1233    πŸ” 689    πŸ’¬ 54    πŸ“Œ 137
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Now that’s some bullshitπŸ‘‡πŸ»

#SheShed

19.01.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 14960    πŸ” 2612    πŸ’¬ 365    πŸ“Œ 101

Whatever happens, never forget: READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children's life chances. So always make time to share books with kids, and help them find books to love. Make reading central to everything you do. It will change their lives forever!
#literacy

19.01.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5756    πŸ” 844    πŸ’¬ 104    πŸ“Œ 41

Feel better! I've got the flu too...seems like everyone's had it or is currently having it. :(

11.01.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chair Stop-Motion πŸͺ‘πŸ’¨ Made with 444 pictures taken over 10 days

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Creating Art Leads to New Manuscript Idea for Scholarship Recipient - Highlights Foundation

As a follow up to my last post about scholarships at the Highlights Foundation, please see my story from my scholarship last year. Please reach out with any questions!
www.highlightsfoundation.org/2024/05/17/c...
@highlightsfound.bsky.social

11.01.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Scholarships - Highlights Foundation

The Highlights Foundation Scholarship Program is opening soon! It's an amazing opportunity for writers to learn more about their craft, engage with others and be in community. The food is also amazing! www.highlightsfoundation.org/scholarships/
@highlightsfound.bsky.social

11.01.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Using my sick days as writing days. Sent off a few submissions!

11.01.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The flu finally got me...

08.01.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have learned that I need to be more careful though drafts and be sure to take things out from previous drafts if they no longer make sense!

08.01.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0