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Sharon Pegram

@sharonpegram.bsky.social

Kidlit writer, cat lady, freelance editor at Grim Reader Editing grimreaderediting.com, Repped by Mary C. Moore at Aevitas Creative Management

160 Followers  |  133 Following  |  37 Posts  |  Joined: 26.09.2023  |  2.4222

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02.08.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations @debbieohi.com for SCBWI member of the year! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

02.08.2025 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! Congratulations! πŸŽ‰

21.07.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a children’s book illustrator who illustrates in a traditional style (watercolor, by hand or digital) & who can draw ducks in action, specifically ducks playing baseball. Please drop images of duck illustrations here and portfolio links. #kidlitart

11.04.2025 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

And that flying squirrel on the cover ❀️

19.07.2025 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book cover of Animal Gliders: No Wings? No problem! with a photo of a flying squirrel on a tree trunk

Book cover of Animal Gliders: No Wings? No problem! with a photo of a flying squirrel on a tree trunk

Book mail! Thank you, Reading Partners, for the opportunity to be part of the Cover to Cover series, and to our wonderful editor @angelapadron.bsky.social

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19.07.2025 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love #science and #history? THIS is the book for you! Enjoy an exciting and intriguing exploration of the world’s most interesting technologies, inventions, and scientific discoveries in this illustrated STEM-oriented book. GREAT for curious kids
PRE-ORDER NOW with the @barnesandnoble.com code!!

08.07.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

How are they not marketing these as Sponge Bob Square Stamps? πŸ˜‚

06.07.2025 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social provides an up-to-the minute, comprehensive overview of the children's publishing industry and marketplace.

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This is free for SCBWI Premium Members.

23.06.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Everything by Frances Hardinge

18.03.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Spread the word – the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest is almostΒ here! Hi all, I hope you're getting all excited for spring like I am! As many of you know, this time of regrowth and renewal is my favorite time of the year (one of my students recently pointed out that it may be because my birthday is in spring...I think he's right!). With that in mind, Ciara O'Neal and I are delighted to bring you our annual…

Come join us for our annual FREE #kidlit #writing contest for all #writers who write for 0-12, the #springflingkidlit contest!
Please share, share, share! I can't wait to #read all your wonderful stories! Click the link to see all the info

17.03.2025 03:21 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5
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Why Middle Grade Needs More Sci-Fi, a guest post by Samantha van Leer Science fiction is fun, curious, and adventurous. It bends the reality of our world and stretches our imaginations to explore all the β€œwhat ifs” floating within our universe.

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10.03.2025 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I do!

09.03.2025 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the mention, @littlethoughtspress.com !

04.03.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely!

03.03.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Book Birthday! πŸŽ‚

18.02.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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THEME | Little Thoughts

Have heard from several #kidlit writers that they’re excited about the theme for our 10th issue, but it only works if we receive enough artwork submissions to make the issue happen!

Know a kid artist, kidlit illustrator, or want to send your artwork? Please share!

www.littlethoughtspress.com/theme

07.01.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Looking forward to this!

06.01.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Sounds like fun!

15.12.2024 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Magazine mail, part 2! My poem "Snow Leopard" in @littlethoughts.bsky.social Go Wild issue

28.11.2024 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Magazine mail! My poem "Whale Shark" in @littlethoughts.bsky.social Go Wild issue, paired with art by Juliana Castro

28.11.2024 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely! They're great for studying how to establish character and setting quickly too πŸ™‚

22.11.2024 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
US scientists train rats to drive small cars to study benefits to brain | AFP
YouTube video by AFP News Agency US scientists train rats to drive small cars to study benefits to brain | AFP

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When rats drive...
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22.11.2024 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Have you seen the rats who were taught to drive cars?

21.11.2024 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

20.11.2024 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful!

20.11.2024 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

20.11.2024 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! Go Wild is out! It's full of cool stories, poetry, and art (including two little poems by me)

20.11.2024 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Neither because I'm too caffeine-sensitive. Cocoa made with almond milk

19.11.2024 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm a writer you follow on Twitter. Just getting active over here

18.11.2024 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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