Heather Stigall

Another great webinar coming up, hosted by @scbwiepa.bsky.social on April 13th. Meet literary agent Lilly Ghahremani!

One of my kidlit groups was on @cindyschrauben.bsky.social's podcast, Author Peptalk, this wk! We chatted about how our kidlit friends help us along our journeys. Below is a clip. If you like podcasts, consider subscribing here:
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Come see Eric Bell, Charles Bush, Jess Callans, and me at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library Thursday night! We'll be talking all about kidlit and publishing. Bring your questions!
More info here: www.eventbrite.com/.../children....

Congrats to @mattphelandraws.bsky.social on his new picture book, BARTLEBY!

Isn't it great?! 🦉❤️

REVIEW: IT’S WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY! THIS is a day worth celebrating! And to do so, I reached for one of my favorite illustrated books about bold women:

📚👍Happy #internationalwomensday! 👭
Here's my '21 review of a beautiful picture book celebrating some wonderful women, LITTLE LEADERS, by @vashtiharrison.bsky.social @littlebrown.bsky.social

www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...

#kidlit #WhatToRead #picturebooks #childrensbooks #girlpower

Yes! Great one!

REVIEW: IT’S FESTIVAL OF OWLS WEEK! Let’s celebrate these beautiful birds by reading about an owl with a dream:

📚👍Happy #festivalofowlsweek! 🦉
Might I suggest reading a picture book to celebrate? How about KNIGHT OWL by Christopher Denise? (I rec the sequel too!)
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#kidlit #picturebooks #bookreview #bookrecommendations #WhatToRead #educators #librarians #teachers

LOL I didnt' realize this was up! Thanks for posting!

#12x12PB member Heather Stigall shares:

“12 x 12 helped both directly and indirectly in my agent search and in the development of my craft… 12 x 12 has been a source of many of the ‘ingredients’ I needed to get to this point in my career.”

ATTN LOCAL BOOK LOVERS!
An amazing young lady earning her Girl Scout Gold Award & is org HOOKED ON BOOKS, a FREE event for children ages 2-7 on 3/22. Crafts! Activities! Guest readers! (including me😉) Prizes! Books!
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#kilit #literacy #girlscoutgoldaward

Hooray for our members' good news!

BOOK REVIEW: IT’S INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP MONTH! ​…and I’ve got an adorable picture book to recommend commemorating this holiday.

📚👍It's #InternationalFriendshipMonth!
Let's celebrated by reading an adorable new book by Vern Kousky, LOVE FINDS A WAY. 🐥❤️🐶
Here's my review:
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
#KidLit #WhatToRead #picturebooks #booksforkids #childrensbooks #literacy #friendship #lovestory #kindness

It's that time again! Who's with me?
Registration is open all month at www.rateyourstory.org/post/2026-ma...

#MOWMT #RateYourStory #mentortexts #kidlitcommunity #KidLit #reading #amreading #amwriting #AmRevising

Local friends - Here's where I'll be in March! 🍀🌈
For more info and updates on my whereabouts, visit www.heatherpiercestigall.com/events--news...
#authorlife #AuthorEvent #kidlit #booksforkids #bookevent #childrensbooks #gilbertandtheghost #paisleysbigbirthday #library #literacymatters #literacy

☃️Got a little more snow here in southeast PA. Didn’t like having to shovel again, but Lacey sure had fun. 🐶❤️❄️ Glad we don’t live in New Jersey where my daughter does. Look what got dumped all over her car! 🥶
#doyouwanttobuildasnowman

Have you ever gotten an R&R from an editor? Wonder how to handle it if you do? This is the webinar for you!

This is a great topic to hear an editor's perspective on. Looking forward to it!

I ❤️ reading lovely reviews for Gilbert 🥰👻😍

Thank you for the Gilbert love! 🥰👻

Thanks for creating an adorable book featuring friends and pancakes!

IKR? 7 whole days of pancakes!

BOOK REVIEW: HAPPY NATIONAL PANCAKE WEEK! ​If you love pancakes and picture books, then this is the perfect book for you:

📚👍Happy #nationalpancakeweek! 🥞
Here's a review of the perfect #PB to reading this week:
PLENTY OF PANCAKES by @carriefinison.bsky.social & @briannefarley.bsky.social
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
#kidlit #picturebooks #WhatToRead #BooksForKids #childrensbooks #bookreview #Educators

Membership Come join the friendliest writing community on Earth! Write more than ever before in the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge.

Have you joined 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge yet?
I ❤️ #12x12PB for many reasons, including:
1. Monthly webinars & book chats 🖥️
2. Opportunity for feedback on my work 📝
3. I like a challenge 😋
LAST DAY TO JOIN IS SUN!
More info here:
12x12challenge.com/membership/
#12x12Challenge

REVIEW: HAPPY HUG DAY! Are you a hugger? Then today’s holiday might be perfect for you! But some people are decidedly NOT huggers. And that’s perfectly okay! Share hugs with those who love them, and learn a thing or...

📚👍Happy #hugday! 🥰
Whether or not you're a hugger, here's the book I recommend you read on this holiday and my 2023 review of DON'T HUG DOUG by @carriefinison.bsky.social & Daniel Wiseman:
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
#kidlit #picturebooks #WhatToRead #consentmatters #kidsbooks

So excited for Kristen! I know we'll be seeing her books hit the shelves soon!

Congratulations! So happy for you!

I'm looking forward to our annual spring conference! Here's my interview with one of the faculty that will be speaking:

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉

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

Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...