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Claire A. B. Freeland

@cfreeland.bsky.social

Writer for children, #kidlit #author #SCBWI member, #12x12, psychologist, 7 books by @MaginationPress #amwriting #PB, @rateyourstory

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INTERVIEW WITH #KIDLIT #PICTUREBOOK AUTHORS AND #AGENTS HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM JAMES AND LUCY CATCHPOLE, PLUS A CRITIQUE/AMA GIVEAWAY By Danna Zeiger (and her kids) We just missed Disability Pride Month (July!) but I would love to extend the festivities with James and Lucy’s important picture books: YOU’RE SO AMAZING!…

INTERVIEW WITH #KIDLIT #PICTUREBOOK AUTHORS AND #AGENTS HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM JAMES AND LUCY CATCHPOLE, PLUS A CRITIQUE/AMA GIVEAWAY writersrumpus.com/2025/08/05/i...

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Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 1: RXs TO BRING MANUSCRIPTS FROM DEAD TO READ by Lynne Marie (6/23/2025) #KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 1

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 1!

Check it out here kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/22/g...

Then come back & comment on this post w/ the prescription you want to try on your manuscript & why.

Thanks @literallylynne.bsky.social for kicking off Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 with this inspirational post!

23.06.2025 04:21 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 12

Looking at the relationship among characters and making sure they work.

23.06.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm excited to be a guest on Vivian Kirkfield's blog today!
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05.05.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Plot Lab is happening this Friday! Everyone who registers also gets access to Damon Suede's recent webinar, The Genre Plot: Unpacking the Universal Truths of Narrative. A terrific opportunity to dig into the building blocks of Story and apply to your own WIP.
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28.04.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Congratulations!

06.04.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT AUTHOR CHARLOTTE OFFSAY ABOUT MATZAH DAY, PLUS A GIVEAWAY By Danna Zeiger I was lucky to β€œmeet” Charlotte before I actually met her at last year’s NCTE. Through her prolific books (my kids and I especially loved The Quiet Forest) and her impressive social…

INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT AUTHOR CHARLOTTE OFFSAY ABOUT MATZAH DAY, PLUS A GIVEAWAY writersrumpus.com/2025/03/28/i...

28.03.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Doesn't this latest Mary book look fantastic?

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Looks great - congratulations.

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Looking forward to reading!

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MOWMT: Writing About Quirky Kids by Berrie Torgan-Randall March 6, 2025[Note: Click on the Covers to Buy the Books] I wrote my picture book Just Ducky: A Friendship Takes Flight (Cardinal Rule Press, October 2025) based on an event that happened when my son ...

Hi Friends, Here is my blog post about writing about quirky kids. I talk about my son interrupting me during story time which lead to my story Just Ducky: A Friendship Takes Flight and other ideas gathered from being a mom and a librarian. #kidlit

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07.03.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#50PreciousWords UPDATE! Toadstool Bookshop in Keene NH says there are only 25 books in the pile for the literacy nonprofit we are supporting this year, but we had 585 contest entries. Books are the best vehicle to spread the message of #kindness & #equality. toadbooks.com/store/2 (603) 352-8815.

06.03.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 6

Thanks to @andreabrownlit.bsky.social for hosting the amazing Big Sur Children's Writers Workshop. I met and learned from incredible writers from across the country. Grateful for the #kidlit community!

25.02.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to spend time with you! Your words and art sings!

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I STOPPED BELIEVING SO MANY TIMES! PUBLISHING STATISTICS, PLUS CRITIQUE OPPORTUNITY FROM ALAYNE KAY CHRISTIAN I STOPPED BELIEVING SO MANY TIMES! PUBLISHING STATISTICS, PLUS CRITIQUE OPPORTUNITY FROM ALAYNE KAY CHRISTIAN by Alayne Kay Christian Today’s post features: A brief and exciting (for me) announceme…

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Check out this super interesting post! Inspirational yet realistic.

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It's a beautiful book.

08.01.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to another amazing year of inspiration. #picturebooks

28.12.2024 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So, so hard. Sending hugs!

16.11.2024 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@cfreeland.bsky.social

16.11.2024 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was a great interview, Jodi! So inspiring.

16.01.2024 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Birthday to #MartinLutherKingJr! Here are some of our favorite #picturebooks about MLK Jr. Read these, and more, today and every day! What are your favorites?

#12x12PB #diversebooks #diversebooksforkids #amreading

15.01.2024 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Heidi Rabinowitz is the expert.

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Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member Nancy Churnin! Her #picturebook, VALENTINES FOR ALL: ESTHER HOWLAND CAPTURES AMERICA'S HEART, illustrated by Monika Roza Wisniewska and published by Albert Whitman, is available for purchase: bit.ly/book-birthday

07.11.2023 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member Nancy Churnin) Her #picturebook, COUNTING ON SHABBAT, illustrated by Petronela Dostanova and published by Kar-Ben Publishing, released today.

See ALL of November's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday

07.11.2023 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Woohoo! It's #12x12PB member @laurenkerstein.bsky.social's Book Birthday for her #picturebook, REMEMBERING SUNDAYS WITH GRANDPA, illustrated by Nanette Regan and published by Beaming Books!

Take a look at ALL of November's book birthdays here: bit.ly/book-birthday

07.11.2023 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're celebrating #12x12PB member @ronnidiamondstein.bsky.social's Book Birthday today for her #picturebook, JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED, illustrated by @batslangley.bsky.social and published by Skyhorse Publishing!

Check out her book and MANY more: bit.ly/book-birthday

07.11.2023 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Giveaway alert.

05.11.2023 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pictures of Picture Book Summit Superstar Speakers Philip C. Stead & Erin E. Stead, Nikki Grimes, Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton in a teal sky background with a purple mountain and fox carrying a microphone up the mountain. Banner with conference theme - Picture Books That Sing - October 7, 2023.

Pictures of Picture Book Summit Superstar Speakers Philip C. Stead & Erin E. Stead, Nikki Grimes, Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton in a teal sky background with a purple mountain and fox carrying a microphone up the mountain. Banner with conference theme - Picture Books That Sing - October 7, 2023.

Hey Bluesky #kidlit peeps! Heads up that if you are an author or illustrator of #picturebooks, you've only got a couple of days left to register for Picture Book Summit. We've got THE Julie Andrews joining us (not to mention the Steads and Nikki Grimes)! Check it out. picturebooksummit.com

05.10.2023 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Cover of illustration of You Go First, with quotes from the School Library Journal review.

Cover of illustration of You Go First, with quotes from the School Library Journal review.

I’m very proud to share the School Library Journal review of YOU GO FIRST, my second picture book with illustrator Marc Rosenthal. 🐈πŸ₯πŸ›πŸ“šβ€οΈπŸ˜Š

04.10.2023 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Middle grade kids don't have to wait until high school to learn psychology.

23.09.2023 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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