Dina Hodara

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.

863 Followers 1,512 Following 44 Posts Joined Nov 2024
8 months ago
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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.

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10 months ago
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Critique partners are the best!

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11 months ago

😂

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11 months ago

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

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11 months ago
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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

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11 months ago

Revising tonight...

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11 months ago

These all look like great books!

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11 months ago
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Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

Lisa Katzenberger is offering a critique on a non-rhyming 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

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11 months ago

Win a picture book critique from me! #kidlit

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11 months ago
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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!

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1 year ago
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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!

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1 year ago
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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! ;)

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1 year ago
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Writing today...it's been a minute...

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago
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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

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

Hoping it goes well for you...

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1 year ago

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.

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1 year ago
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. 🎉🎉🎉

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...

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1 year ago
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Now that’s some bullshit👇🏻

#SheShed

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago
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Chair Stop-Motion 🪑💨 Made with 444 pictures taken over 10 days

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1 year ago
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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

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1 year ago
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

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1 year ago
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Using my sick days as writing days. Sent off a few submissions!

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1 year ago

The flu finally got me...

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1 year ago

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!

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