Donna Owens

#SCBWI Houston Winter Retreat - Day 2 is off to great start with breakfast, socializing, neurogenic drawing and writing / drawing prompts session.

Thanks for posting! I haven't seen this one. Cynthia Rylant is amazing.

Enjoying a weekend of writing at SCBWI Houston chapter's winter retreat. ❄️ My keyboard is clicking! The weekend is off to a great start in a beautiful setting. ❄️ One of my goals for the retreat is developing deeper emotion around what the main character wants in my manuscripts. ❄️

14 books by author Andrea J Loney, against a purple background

Yaaaaaay! 😊 I am an award-winning author of over a dozen children's books, a public speaker, and a teacher. I believe that every kid should get to see themselves lovingly and authentically represented on the cover of a book and as the hero of the story. 💖

We are all in this together! 💕🌎💕

If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.

The morning’s #picturebook. The Box by Isabella Paglua, illustrated by Paolo Proietti. A box is left in the woods with something clearly alive inside. A gorgeous story about meeting others where they are. Those illustrations 😍
Be #kind to each other out there in our wild world

I discovered this lovely moth in my yard. Still working on identification. Maybe this is a good sign for my moth ms, Flutter, that in the query process!

I agree!

Alex London and I will be at the Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst MA this Sunday, 9/1/24 to talk about it & show stuff! Could you help me by trying to push people into coming? We'll both be grateful to you!
The museum's email set my jacket in a bigger gold frame & I like it!

Picture Books Where the Playground Is a Metaphor for Life Itself It can be thrillingly dangerous and profoundly comforting at the same time.

In the @nyt Mac Barnett says THE GREAT EXPEDITION #PajamaPress by Peter Carnavas, recounts a simple errand in epic style” www.nytimes.com/2024/07/05/b...

Love your idea! I'm not a poet but writing poetry is really rewarding.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Chris and am happy to share my work today. Give my rep Lori Steel at Steelworks Literary a ring for projects. Website Thornockstudios.com.

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#childrensbooks #childrensbookartist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
#art #illustration #drawing #dailydrawing #dailyartshare
#midnightatelier #yukotorii #storm #heavyrain

Announcing the 2024 Crystal Kite Winners SCBWI offers a hearty congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Crystal Kite Awards. Thanks to voters from the SCBWI community, winners and honor winners were selected from 15 divisions from around t...

I'm super excited to see so many amazing picture books win Crystal Kite awards! Congrats @juliefhedlund.bsky.social @jilanne.bsky.social @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social AnitraSchulte @abicushman.bsky.social @suzylevinson.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social and so many more!

Hi Jennifer! As we're halfway through 2024, have you seen any surprising trends emerge in #kidlit you can share? #AskAgent

Sometimes, yes. Mostly not. But I keep feeling optimistic.

The #PBParty finalist showcase is open. Wahoooo!

I can't wait for you to read the incredible entries & see the stunning illustrations.

Comments are for agent/editor/AD requests only.

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Author/illus entries are at the end before the Illustration Showcase

Everyone who entered #PBParty is a winner for putting themself out there.

Shout out to the world why you're a winner...so we can all celebrate with you. Write it down so you'll remember!

You're welcome to create illustrations & graphics for others to share online, too.

This is my first #PBParty so it would have been astounding to be named a Finalist. (I was not... this year!) Mindy and team are off the charts amazing for their tireless effort. ❤️ My heart is overflowing for those who are Finalists. ❤️

It's not fun getting a no response but I try to use the feeling of being let down as a springboard to writing. Use the negative energy for something good.

It's my birthday today 🥳 if you would like to give me a little gift please feel free to share my artwork!

Congrats again for entering the #PBParty contest! Finalists will be announced on March 17.

How do you make time pass faster while waiting for news?

🌟I give myself an easy and challenging goal. It makes me more productive as time flies by.

Waiting for the warm weather to arrive 🌿

#kidlit #kidlitart

Lollipop 🍭

So beautiful! You've captured the willow and softness of springtime.

Newbery Honor Book Elf Dog and Owl Head, by M. T. Anderson, is the story of a boy who finds a dog who then takes him on magical adventures. His family members even to experience some magic, too. This one would make a perfect family readaloud.

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Clams!

My #PBParty submission is from TX/USA! It is a character-driven mystery.

Submitted my PB ms in PB Party 2024 site that just opened under an hour ago! It was an easy process.
Wishing everyone lots of luck sprinkled with fairy dust! ✨✨✨📚