Tenderhearted Teacher

Happy Halloween!

Adorable!

How lovely!!😍

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Thank you! If you liked a PB pitch today, should we submit 3 picture book manuscripts or just the one you liked?

A curious child “wonders what wonders” they’ll discover on their daily walk with Mama. They find beauty in the ordinary all over town. A tree’s tangled roots, an open kitchen window, a chorus of bird calls, colorful fall leaves, and a crunchy apple invigorate their 5 senses. #dvpit #SEL #latine #pb

Thank you!

Panic sets in for a spunky child who “isn’t afraid of anything” after her favorite stuffy falls into the dark abyss under her bed. Hilarity ensues as she psyches herself up for a rescue mission. She’ll need to overcome her fears to save her bestie before she’s lost FOREVER. #dvpit #PB #SEL #latine

Thank you! And thanks to you for hosting this contest!

Penny has a passion for picking things up. Her siblings think her collection is junk. But, she’s got plans for her fave pieces–if only she finds the perfect shell on vacation. With that final touch, she’ll create a one-of-a-kind keepsake that lets her unique spirit shine. #dvpit #STEM #PB #latine

Thank you!

Thank you! ☺️

Sara, a "no sabo" kid, worries about being able to communicate with her Spanish-speaking cousin when they meet for the 1st time. During a family gathering, she discovers there are many ways to relate to her cousin, family, and culture that don’t involve speaking the same language. #dvpit #pb #latine

🍎✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day! ✨📚

We’re celebrating the teachers who spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and inspire a love of reading. 💛

Thank you for sharing stories with children and encouraging the next generation of storytellers.

#12x12PB #kidlit

Happy to say I finally submitted my #FallWritingFrenzy entry! Good luck to everyone who entered the contest.

And a special thanks to the hosts @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social as well as the judges for their time and effort!

#kidlit #picturebooks

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Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall

RIP Queen

So exciting! I certainly don’t envy the judges. They had their work cut out for them!

🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶

🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈

#FollowTheRainbow

Thank you so much! How exciting! I appreciate your response and all you’ve done in running this fantastic contest!

Thank you! ☺️

Ohh, that’s a tough one, especially because you can illustrate your own stories!

#FallWritingFrenzy 2025 Rules Dearest kidlit community- The days are getting shorter and the sweet smell of pumpkin spice is starting to fill the air. It’s fall….which means the annual Fall Writing Frenzy contest is…

I have a terrible cold this weekend. So, I'm using this downtime to work on my Fall Writing Frenzy entry. Who else is participating this year? #kidlit

lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf...

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people- exciting news, the donors up up! Check them out here & pls share:
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#FWF #kidlit #writingcommunity #writing #amwriting #amreading #competitions #stories #writer
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social

Wow! What a list!

Thanks so much! I appreciate it. @swildmansf.bsky.social

Hi, fellow #kidlit writers! Does anyone happen to know when the #sunwritefun winners will be announced? This year was my first time entering, so I’m not sure of the typical timeline. Thanks! ☺️

@buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

Congratulations to you and your students on such a big accomplishment! Kudos!

And thank you for opening to queries again. I submitted my PB package tonight!

Please give me an unironic list of things that have gotten better over the last ten years because I’m spiraling.

I’ll start: you can buy an enormous TV from Costco for like $100 bucks now.

Yay! Felicidades!