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juliefhedlund.bsky.social
Picture Book author & Founder, #12x12PB @12x12challenge.bsky.social & co-founder @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. SONG AFTER SONG: Julie Andrews Bio (2023, little bee), OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? (2021, Philomel) juliehedlund.com
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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

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

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

submitted 5 days ago • 7 comments

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

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

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

submitted 21 days ago • 1 comment

I cannot express how excited I am for all of the #12x12PB #ALAYMA winners! Gah! Great work, all! So happy for you!

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

Want to know why I started 12 x 12 back in 2012? (Hint: Because I NEEDED it). #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #writingcommunity youtu.be/5BX2sF1aLSA

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

For my fellow friends who like to write in rhyme...

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

I am pleased to join @kidlitforla.bsky.social by donating a #picturebook query critique + a 30-min AMA. Proceeds benefit those impacted by the fires in the Los Angeles area. Bid today at www.32auctions.com/organization...

submitted 31 days ago • 2 comments

Yes, I AM willing to make a fool of myself if it means you'll join us in #12x12PB. 🤣

submitted 43 days ago • 1 comment

It's here! It's finally here! Opening day of registration for 12 x 12 in 2025! Join the friendliest writing community on earth TODAY! :-) 12x12challenge.com/membership

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

It's a great week over here because 12 x 12 registration opens on Thursday!! Join me that evening for a free webinar on being a lifelong learner as a #picturebook author and to learn more about #12x12PB!

submitted 48 days ago • 0 comments

Successes for 2024! 6 new PB drafts & 12 revisions! SONG AFTER SONG longlisted for Reading the West & won a Crystal Kite. 3 new #picturebook presos & 7 free resources. Grew visibility via in-person events & teaching. Great @picturebooksummit.bsky.social. 4 webinars for @pbsubmissions.bsky.social.

submitted 57 days ago • 8 comments

Over @12x12challenge.bsky.social, we're counting down to opening day of registration. Every day there's a chance to win writing-related prizes! Join in. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting #writingcommunity

submitted 57 days ago • 0 comments

Calling all writers! If you want to end the year with optimism, illumination and inspiration, consider joining my free program, The 12 Days of Christmas for Writers. We start on Jan. 26! #amwriting #writingcommunity #kidlit juliehedlund.com/12days.

submitted 66 days ago • 2 comments

Take whatever else you want, but the raccoon stays with me! (Pepper’s protective of toys era). 🤣

submitted 73 days ago • 1 comment

Hey #kidlit peeps! Join me TONIGHT at a webinar featuring agent @mirandapaul.bsky.social talking about submissions & working with an agent. Attendees can submit a pitch & enter to get discounted paid critique. 8pm ET/5pm PT w/replay. #amquerying #kidlitart juliehedlund.com/miranda

submitted 80 days ago • 0 comments

Last day for 40% off past #12x12PB webinars!

submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

The #12x12PB #blackfriday sale is still underway. I'll be revisiting some of my favorites on this quiet Sunday. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

submitted 84 days ago • 0 comments