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It’s “Learn” with a “G.” • Biracial Chinese American author • 2025 #50preciouswords HM • 2025 #springflingkidlit HM • 2025 #pbparty HM • 2025 #roundtablementor • #scbwi #12x12challenge
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submitted 3 days ago • 3 comments

Because parents don’t get a day off, even when they’re sick. I have been sick FOUR times as I’ve written and revised this, and I wished each time I could read this to my kids so they’d let me rest. 😴 Apparently, they don’t remember things unless they learn it from a book. 😆 #JoyPit #PB #amquerying

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

The two halves of Tilly’s multi-ethnic family are finally meeting, but she worries what will happen. Does she have to choose between her Chinese and American sides? When their guest of honor arrives, Tilly learns that BOTH sides together is what makes her family whole. #JoyPit #PB #OWN #POC #C

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

You love your pet. If it doesn’t feel well, you need to figure out HOW TO GET YOUR PET TO THE VET. Good luck! This sweet, silly story by a daughter of veterinarians pits the determination of kids who love their pets against the desperation of animals who DON'T love their doctors. 😿 🦔🐩 🦜🦎 #JoyPit #PB

submitted 2 days ago • 2 comments

A biracial girl struggles to feel connected to her family, thinking she doesn’t look like any of them. Seeing her reflection in the mirror, she realizes the only person she needs to look like is herself and celebrates the traits that are uniquely her own. #JoyPit #PB #OWN #POC #C

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

The sister-brother duo of Astronaut Girl and Starfish Baby are the best helpers a parent could ask for, at least in their minds. So when Mommy gets sick, they know just how to help and—for better or worse—won’t let anything get in their way of making her feel better. #JoyPit #PB #POC #HA

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

Hello #writers #agents and #editors, #JoyPit is back this year. ✨Save the Date✨ #amquerying #writerscommunity

submitted 29 days ago • 2 comments

It's ba-ack. Dunh, dunh, DUNH! Hey, #KidLit #WritingCommunity! #kidlitzombieweek hosted by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & Co has moved right here to BlueSky. Check it out: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WIP #PB #MG #YA #kidlitart

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

Another Honorable Mention! What a joy it was to submit to the #springflingkidlit contest. And I 1000% agree with categorizing my Tax Day story as “wonderfully unique.” Accountant husband was just as thrilled as I was! Thank you , @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social 💕

submitted 31 days ago • 2 comments

Finding out “Dumplings for Christmas” is a 2025 #PBParty Honorable Mention has been beyond surreal. So grateful to my CPs who helped shaped this story along the way and judges like @sylviaichen.bsky.social and @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for their hard work in putting together this contest!

submitted 32 days ago • 2 comments

This was such a fun one to submit to. It’s not often you get your writing in front of your intended audience before publish. So grateful to be participating in the inaugural year of the #PBandkidJudges writing event, wonderfully hosted by @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social Truly a unique opportunity!

submitted 40 days ago • 2 comments

With several accountants in my family, springtime means tax season to me. So, naturally, that was the theme of my entry to the #SpringFlingKidlit contest hosted by @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social 🌼 Happy Tax Day Eve to all!

submitted 55 days ago • 1 comment

Yesterday was a little rough. So for our Mommy-Daughter date, we got ice cream and stopped by one of our favorite local bookstores. An hour or so at Talking Animal Books was exactly what we needed to recharge and press on for the rest of this week. 💕

submitted 66 days ago • 0 comments

Finding out my piece “And Back Again” is an honorable mention for 2025’s #50preciouswords was the highlight of my day, my week, my month! And certainly a highlight of my writing career thus far. I almost didn’t participate, but I’m so glad I did. Sometimes success is just one submit button away.

submitted 69 days ago • 4 comments

We had a wonderful time at the @book.drive.for.kids adult spelling bee. The night was full of great company and a great cause! Excited about how much money was raised to help get books in the hands of kids around the metroplex. #kidlit #weneeddiversebooks #aspiringauthor

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

I am not one for brevity (or rhyming for that matter), so trying my hand at #50preciouswords was definitely a challenge for me. But I had so much more fun with this than I thought I would! Paying homage to all the like-minded #wanderlust introverts out there, here’s my entry for 2025. 🤞🏼 🌎

submitted 96 days ago • 1 comment

This is our second time checking this one out from the library in just a couple of months. You can tell it captured the heart of our little naturalist. Much love to @jennytwrites.bsky.social and Izzy Burton for creating this for our little wild ones. 🐾

submitted 104 days ago • 0 comments

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submitted 107 days ago • 6 comments

Jumping for joy! I hope you will be, too! Please check out & share the HEADS-UP-The-#50PreciousWords CONTEST-IS-COMING-SOON post! Find DATES, GUIDELINES, and a list of fabulous PRIZES! And I hope you love my updated website thanks to @thebooklinksllc.bsky.social viviankirkfield.com/2025/02/01/h...

submitted 128 days ago • 2 comments