Leah Schanke | Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN

Podcast: Leah Schanke: Making History Kid-Friendly Author Leah Schanke shares why sharing the tough parts of history with young readers is not only possible but necessary.

It's an honor to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with my 12x12 Picture Book Podcast interview.
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Congratulations! Freedom Braids, illustrated by @obohdraws.bsky.social and written by Monique Duncan, was named a 2025 Américas Award Honor Book by the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP). #Kidlit #booksky #librarians #publiclibraries #collectiondevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth

Thank you @karinkidlit.bsky.social for the wonderful book review!

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Hi Helene! Yes, the offer has expired. I'm so glad to hear you found my author site helpful. I use the Authors Guild site builder service as a member.

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#Scholarship opportunity! Apply by Nov 30! I'm honored to be among these published authors. The manuscript I sent with my 2021 #12x12PB scholarship application led to my 2025 debut #picturebook, FREEDOM AT DAWN, beautifully illustrated by Oboh Moses.
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I'm happy to share this can't-miss exciting opportunity for all #amwriting. Live POV Teaching Call on October 1st (you will get the recording).

Included is one month free access to Insiders Coaching Club for the month of October.
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It takes the whole community!

Hope everyone had a good summer. Placing this talented group of #kidlit authors on your radar. Stay tuned for more to come from @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social!
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Both since I work full-time and write when I can. So yeah, I need to get more sleep.

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PB Creative Crew has new members! With so much talent and heart in this group, I'm honored to be a member!
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While we're waiting for Alexia Andoni's #debut #picturebook, you can find her work in the What Is a Family? anthology. I'm looking forward to her lyrical stories! @alexiaandoni.bsky.social
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There's still time to submit to #SmallPitch. Deadline is July 8, 11:59 pm EDT.
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My talented crew member @karengebbia.bsky.social gives her all to everything she does. I'm so excited for her upcoming #picturebooks!
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Learn how brainstorming was pivotal in my journey to publication. Comment on the 12x12 blog post to enter a drawing for a signed copy of #FreedomAtDawn (U.S. only) or a query letter critique.
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Ronna Mandel does so much for the #kidlit community that I can't wait for her #debut #picturebook.
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If you like heartwarming #picturebooks, be sure to read Jeanette’s debut, MEATBALLS FOR GRANDPA, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett. Stay tuned for more to to come!

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Can't wait to read your book, @meilinc.bsky.social!
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Thank you @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social! Go to linktr.ee/leahschanke to learn more and order your copy.
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Thank you to my crew members for a wonderful introduction! Please visit my author website for more information on my #debut #picturebook. www.leahschanke.com
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I'm so thrilled to be a part of this talented crew of picture book authors. Stay tuned for our introductions and news about our books!
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How about some neutral-leaning-good news?

Brooklyn Public Library is making funding available for libraries across the US who want to develop freedom to read programming for young people. It's open to any library, with a note that small and rural libraries are especially encouraged to apply.

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The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is now open through May 17.
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There's a 24-hour window to enter this contest for a chance to win a critique of five pages of your novel.
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I'll be adding many of these #PB and #MG books to my reading list.
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