Julie Hedlund

Come and get me - LOL!

Hey #kidlit #picturebook creators, here's a chance to go to a GREAT conference (#pbsummit) and be entered to win a critique from me! Today is the deadline though. Go to picturebooksummit.com to get your ticket.

Thank you!

Let's write a picture book---Julie Hedlund tells us how - The Women Books & More’s Podcast | iHeart <p style='font-weight: 400;'>Maybe you want to write a book. A children’s book. A children’s picture book.</p> <p style='font-weight: 400;'>Maybe about a wee hedgehog who wants to be a ballerina.</p> ...

I'm so honored to be a guest on the Women, Books & More podcast! Thanks @irenerawlings.bsky.social for having me! www.iheart.com/podcast/1323... #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart

What Kidlit Creators Should Know About AI Representing Your Unique Lived Experiences, Culture and Language in Children’s Literature with Author Ana Siqueira

In response to the PW article about Gemini Storybook app, I put the #12x12PB webinar led by PB author and AI guru @chiaracolombi.com on sale for 40% off. #kidlit folks need to know how to protect themselves. juliehedlund.teachable.com/p/chiara-col...

Can't wait!

Emma reports on our third Superstar Speaker for #PBSummit! Registration is now open. Sign up today and get $100 off + a chance to get your ticket refunded. picturebooksummit.com

I'm SO excited for #PBSummit this year! Yesterday, I announced our second superstar speaker (take a peek). If you register today, you'll automatically be entered to get your ticket refunded. #kidlit #kidlitart picturebooksummit.com.

Aww, I enjoyed speaking with you about your cute story! Thank you for trusting me to give you feedback!

Sharing here too - tomorrow (Sunday, March 1) is the LAST day to join #12x12PB in 2024. Come write and illustrate #picturebooks in the friendliest #writingcommunity on earth! #kidlit #kidlitart 12x12challenge.com/membership

That is fantastic! Thank you for all you do!

It's THE book I needed right now. And yes, I am highlighting. ;-)

We cannot let this stand. @cswild.bsky.social is a friend and #12x12PB member. This case will have implications for all #kidlit authors & illustrators. #freadom #booksnotbans

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That’s smart! I wish I’d done that years ago before I wrote and revised TEA REX, only to have Molly Idle’s version come out. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Seems like a good combination!

I’ve never seen a more apt description of the process!

Same here.

Also, I’ve had the title, GET YOUR SNOUT OUT on my list for a while. I used to say it all the time to my hound mutt. Haven’t found the story yet though.

I LOVE funny, punny titles, and I’m here to say I’d read the heck out of The Ham Scam!

It would be interesting to know whether pantsers end up with more abandoned mss than plotters. I have so many that I write and then don’t look at again. #kidlitchat

I do write mostly chronologically though, which might be easier for #picturebooks vs. other formats. #kidlitchat

Right? It’s like I wish I could be a morning person or a neat nick. I’m always on the wrong side of whatever the more “wholesome” way is. 🤣

Pantser! I’d never put myself through the pain of writing a first draft if I had to have it all mapped out. #kidlitchat

I can tell you that the whole reason I STARTED 12 x 12 is because I loathe first drafts! Give me revision any day of the week and twice on Sunday!

Happy #bookbirthday to @heidieys.bsky.social and Happy BIRTHDAY birthday to Jane Yolen! Here's a short excerpt from an interview where Heidi and Jane talk about this origin story that became a book. <3 #kidlit #picturebook

The NCUA is still a federal agency, but probably less likely to be immediately targeted. Remember that only up to $250k is insured.

It was such a great webinar, and encouraging to boot!

I used to work in the banking industry. I would recommend re-allocating your investments in the 401k to less risky ones vs. removing it. First of all, you pay stiff penalties, and yes I’m concerned abt the FDIC being gutted/eliminated, so the $$ won’t be safer there.

Yes - for 2 weeks. Members will have 30 days.