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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.
#12x12PB member Karen Nespoli shares:
“My 12x12 friends are the best. I have never met a more friendly, supportive group of picture book writers anywhere!”
💛 Community matters.
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Kelli Panique shares how a broken shoulder gave her a new perspective on writing. (No, really!) Let's shake things up!
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Want to write picture books that POP? ✍️📚
In Mentor Text Your Way to Picture Books that POP! Marzieh Abbas teaches you how to use mentor texts to master structure and revise with confidence.
Includes lifetime access. Now 25% off!
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Let’s talk drafting! ✍️
When you start a new picture book, do you:
A) Outline first
B) Dive straight into drafting
C) Start with the ending
D) Let the characters surprise you
Drop your answer below! 👇
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Upcoming #12x12PB members-only webinar!
Join us on March 17th at 1pm ET for “Getting the Gig” with Alyssa Reynoso-Morris.
Replay will be available for members who can’t attend live!
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Congrats to @alisonpstevens.bsky.social for her book birthday! 🎉
📚WHEN BEAVERS MOVE IN illustrated by Natasha Donovan and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social is officially out.
Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB
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Happy book birthday to #12x12PB member Rina Singh! 🎉
📚 A PLACE IN THE WORLD illustrated by Chris Pouler and published by @thecreativecompany.bsky.social is available now.
Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB
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🎉 Happy Book Birthday! 🎉
📚 EMMA WASN’T READY by @katieleereinert.bsky.social, illustrated by Nemu Takahashi, published by Lawley Publishing is available.
Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB
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The #12x12PB newsletter shares craft advice, success stories, and community updates — plus a free webinar when you sign up.
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12x12 celebrates International Women’s Day! 🌍✨
📚 A FLEA FOR JUSTICE by @valeriebolling.bsky.social
📚 JUST WILD ENOUGH by Marta Magellan
📚 HOPE RODE by Lauren H Kerstein
Find these & more here: buff.ly/Hkaig3N
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FREE Book Chat happening Tuesday, March 18th at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Join us for this month’s #12x12PB Book Chat with Jenn Mouhadi as she shares how her new #picturebook 📚 CHARLOTTE'S NEW MOCCASINS went from idea to bookshelf!
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Happy Women's History Month! On the #12x12pb #podcast, 📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚 & Julie Hedlund reveal the intersections in their #picturebook #biographies on Queen Elizabeth II & Julie Andrews.
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Meet this month’s #12x12PB Featured Agents, @christiemegill.bsky.social of @thecatagency.bsky.social and Jennie Dunham of Dunham Literary!
Head to the blog to learn more about what they’re looking for in #picturebooks:
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12x12 celebrates Holi! 🎨✨
Holi is a festival of color, joy, and new beginnings. 🌈
📚 HOLI COLORS by Rina Singh
📚 MYRA PLAYS HOLI! by Sheena Garg
Wishing all who celebrate a vibrant and joyful Holi! 🎉
Find more spring books here: buff.ly/OK0cyCQ
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Yay! We are so excited to celebrate @khushboopatel.bsky.social for her book birthday! 🎉
📚 STOLEN COLORS illustrated by Tara Anand and published by Levine Querido came out today.
Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB
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Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member Robyn McGrath! 🎉
📚 BRAVE NEW BALLET: THE STORY OF LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO illustrated by Alexander Mostov and published by Penguin Workshop is out now.
Check it out: buff.ly/KvbPSMB
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🎉 Congrats to @authorlauragehl.bsky.social on celebrating THREE books releasing today! 🎉
📚 BUNNIES KNOW AND GROW and 📚 PUPPIES KNOW AND GROW, illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford
📚 ODD BUGS, illustrated by Gareth Lucas
Find them here:
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🎉 Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @jilanne.bsky.social! 🎉
📚 THE OCEAN’S HEART: THE TINY CREATURES ESSENTIAL TO LIFE illustrated by Khoa Le, published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social
Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB
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This month’s featured author, @jpuglow.bsky.social, reminds us:
✍️ “I attribute my love of kidlit poetry to these notable poets: Janet Wong, Georgia Heard, Marcie Flinchum Atkins, Rose Cappelli, and Irene Latham.”
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#12x12PB Founder @juliefhedlund.bsky.social talks about comp titles in #picturebook query letters. #kidlit #kidlitart #amquerying
NEW PODCAST: @marziehabbas.bsky.social joins Julie Hedlund & Kelli Panique to reveal how she became a multi-published author by studying mentor texts: 12x12challenge.com/p...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast #yasmeenlari
Quick mindset check-in ✍️
Which part of the picture book process feels hardest right now — getting started, finishing drafts, revising, or submitting?
You’re not alone. Share below and let’s normalize the process.
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Looking for writing inspiration? 💡
Our YouTube Success Stories playlist features #12x12PB members sharing their real journeys — from early drafts and rejections to agent offers and book deals.
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NEW #PODCAST! Can kid readers handle tough topics? @leahschanke.bsky.social thinks so. That's why she wrote #picturebook Freedom at Dawn. Kelli Panique asks Leah for tips on making tough topics kid-friendly. 12x12challenge.com/p...
#blackhistorymonth #amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky
Writing routine check ✍️
Do you write a little every day, block off longer sessions, work in short bursts, or fit it in whenever you can?
There’s no right way — share what works for you.
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#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.”
Registration is closed and it’s time to settle into the writing rhythm. ✍️📚
What’s one picture book goal you’re focusing on next?
Share it below 👇
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Picture book writers — want tips, resources, and inspiration in your inbox? 💌
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Congratulations to @kellyconroy.bsky.social on her recent book birthday! ✨
📚 I SEE YOU IN THE STARS illustrated by Sadie Han and published by @familiusbooks.bsky.social is officially available.
Find it here: buff.ly/Mjx78QN
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Congratulations to @artbyann.bsky.social on her recent book birthday! ✨
📚 THE MIRACLE OF MATZAH PIZZA published by Intergalactic Afikoman is officially out now!
Find it here: buff.ly/Mjx78QN
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