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12 x 12 is a diverse community of picture book authors and illustrators at all levels. You get accountability & support in the goal to write 1 new PB draft each month + more! Registration open now! https://12x12challenge.com/membership.
Congratulations to @tracihuahn.bsky.social! 🎉
She received the 2025 CALA Best Book Award, Children's Non-fiction from the Chinese American Librarians Association @CalaNational for her book 📚 MAMIE TAPE FIGHTS TO GO TO SCHOOL.
Way to go, Traci! 👏
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FREE Book Chat happening Tuesday, August 12 at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Join us for this month’s #12x12PB Book Chat with @tashahilderman.bsky.social as she shares how her new #picturebook LIGHTS AT NIGHT went from idea to bookshelf!
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This month’s featured author, Gabriele Davis, reflects on her book’s journey:
“The transformation of PEACHES—from 1,800 words down to 580, from rhythmic prose to poetic lyricism—was the best thing that could’ve happened to it.”
📚 Read the full post: buff.ly/BLCgKJy
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Upcoming #12x12PB members-only webinar! 📚
Join us 8/5 at 1pm ET/10am PT for Panel by Panel: How to Write Comics and Graphic Novels (Even if You Can't Draw) with @marciecolleen.bsky.social.
Replay will be available for members who can’t attend live!
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"🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social! 🎉
📚THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES, illustrated by @davidhohn.bsky.social & published by Sleeping Bear Press, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/rb8izKV
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Are you ready to transform your manuscripts from good to great? 💯
Get our FREE guide to Layers in Picture Books to find out how you can make that happen! ✅ buff.ly/tl9kWFP
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How do you know when you're ready to submit to agents? ✉️📚
Is it about polish? Confidence? Feedback?
Reply with your advice—your experience could help another writer take the next step.
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @kleelouis.bsky.social! 🎉
📚 21 REASONS HAKEEM IS MY HERO, illustrated by Jairalin Repalbor, published by Free Sparrows Books, is out today!
Check it out here: buff.ly/IADdUM0
Did you know you can watch 12 x 12 webinar clips even if you’re not a member yet? 🎙️📚
Check out our YouTube Webinar Playlist for writing tips and insight from past speakers.
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What’s your top revision strategy? ✂️📚
Print it out? Mark up with highlighters? Track edits in a doc?
Reply with your go-to technique—your advice could help another writer refine their next draft.
Are your manuscripts lacking oomph? 👎
Get our FREE guide to Layers in Picture Books and add some pizazz! ✨ buff.ly/tl9kWFP
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🎉 Congrats to Alexine Roane on signing with her agent!
“I’ve grown so much as a writer since joining 12 x 12. I've learned how to craft stories that will sell in today’s PB market, which is constantly changing.”
Read her full story: buff.ly/Kq84R9H
#12x12PB Member, Sherry Fellores shares:
“Joining 12 x 12 was a huge pivotal point in my writing career… I have learned and grown so much because of 12 x 12.”
Just 2 days to go! 📣
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with @ChristineAlemshah.bsky.social, author of BEA'S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES!
📅 Monday, July 21 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT
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Writers—where do your picture book ideas come from? 💭📚
Every day moments? Childhood memories? Something you overheard?
Reply and share your favorite sources of inspiration!
Upcoming #12x12PB members-only webinar! 📚
Join us 7/23 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for Musicality in Manuscripts with @anitraschulte.bsky.social.
Replay will be available for members who can’t attend live!
Truth: All successful picture books have layers! We can teach you how to make sure yours do too 😉
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🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @lydialukidis.bsky.social! 🎉
📚 GROUCHO THE GROUCHY GROUNDHOG: BOOK 1- PANCAKE PANIC!, illustrated by @tarajhannon.bsky.social & published by @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/IADdUM0
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @ChristineAlemshah.bsky.social! 🎉
📚 BEA’S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES, illustrated by Dream Chen, published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social, is out today!
Check it out here: buff.ly/IADdUM0
We can't wait!
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Night owl or early bird?
Tell us how you write! 👇
#12x12PB Member, Sharon Giltrow shares:
“I would not be a published or agented author without 12 x 12… The most valuable thing it gave me is community.”
FREE Book Chat happening Monday, July 21 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT!
Join us for this month’s #12x12PB Book Chat with @ChristineAlemshah.bsky.social, author of 📚 BEA'S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES!
Sign up here: buff.ly/wzgY6uM
If you want your #picturebook to sell, it needs multiple layers. What do we mean by layers and how do you weave them into your stories? Find out in our new FREE Guide to the Top 10 Layers in Picture Books. Grab it at buff.ly/tl9kWFP. #12x12PB #amwriting #kidlit
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🎉 Big congratulations to Damon Immanuel on signing with his agent!
His advice?
“Stand out by writing strong stories that only you can write.”
Read his story: buff.ly/69JRIkN
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @lisariddiough.bsky.social! 🎉
📚 EMBARRASSED FERRET, illustrated by @atsurumi.bsky.social, published by Disney Hyperion, is out today!
Check it out here: buff.ly/ngZ7C9Y
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @nadiasalomon.bsky.social! 🎉
📚 A RAKHI FOR RAKESH, illustrated by @nabihaiderali.bsky.social & published by @harperkids.bsky.social, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/ngZ7C9Y
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to korena@bsky.social! 🎉
📚 SARANG SAVES THE SCHOOL, illustrated by Joowon Oh, published by @candlewickpress.bsky.social, is out today!
Check it out here: buff.ly/ngZ7C9Y
How do you stay motivated to write in the summer? ☀️✍️
Reply with your favorite advice or routine—your tip might be just what another writer needs to keep going!
