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FOUR MORE days until #PBRS mentee apps open! And if you’re a PB writer who loves nature and science storytelling, make sure you check out @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social’s mentor page. She could be the mentor you’ve been looking for 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 www.pbrisingstars.com/nell #kidlit #picturebooks

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This time on Friday, mentee apps will be open and if you’re UNAGENTED and love to capture the small moments that make big memories, you can apply to be @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social’s #PBRS mentee! Check out her mentor page to learn more: www.pbrisingstars.com/juliapierreh...

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SIX days to go until mentee apps open, and if you’re an UNAGENTED PB writer, you need to have JaNay Brown-Wood at the TOP of your mentor list! JaNay is a NYT best seller with TONS of experience, and she wants to work with YOU this summer! Learn more here 👇🏾 www.pbrisingstars.com/janay

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T-7 days until PBRS apps drop, and if you’re a PB writer who ✍🏽 lyrical, STEM and/or faith-based stories, then you NEED to apply to Maria Marianayagam! Check out her mentor page for more insights into what she’s looking for in a mentee 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 www.pbrisingstars.com/maria

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Today is all about Seina Wedlick, a 2x PBRS mentor who wants to work with YOU this summer! A pitching pro and a mentor who is all about revision, Seina is a great fit for a mentee who is ready to take their work from “good” to “ready.” And PS — Apps open in 8 days! www.pbrisingstars.com/seina

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It’s @natashakhankazi.bsky.social turn in the PB Rising Stars spotlight! Natasha is looking to work with a mentee who is ready to change the world through their writing/art. Does that sound like YOU? then apply to be her mentee in NINE days! www.pbrisingstars.com/natashakhank...

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Its MEET THE MENTORS TUESDAY, friends & family! Tap in tonight @ 8ET to meet mentors like Jesse Byrd, who’s sharing his industry knowledge as an editor, Art Director, agent and author (you name it, he’s done it!) with an UNAGENTED writer. Check out Jesse’s wishlist: www.pbrisingstars.com/jesse

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Have you heard? MEET THE MENTORS is TOMORROW and we can’t wait for you to meet them all!! Especially Rina Singh, who is excited to work with an UNAGENTED mentee who wants to be the next best thing in game-changing non-fiction. Check out her mentor page to learn more 👇🏾 www.pbrisingstars.com/rina

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Our next mentor needs no introduction — it’s the INCREDIBLE Laura Gehl!! With more than 50 published titles to her name, Laura certainly knows a thing or two about this industry. And she wants to share her knowledge with an AGENTED or UNAGENTED mentee!! Learn more 👇🏾: www.pbrisingstars.com/laura

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UNAGENTED artists and author-illos — this is for you! The immensely talented @michellejingchan.bsky.social is back as a #PBRisingStars mentor, and we’re THRILLED! If you’re a 🏳️‍🌈 or BIPOC artist, she especially wants to see your app. Check out her mentor profile 👉🏾: www.pbrisingstars.com/michelle

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EXTRA EXTRA — READ ALL ABOUT IT! The great Ana Siqueira is mentoring this summer with #PBRisingStars ⭐️⭐️⭐️! Whether AGENTED or UNAGENTED, if you’re bringing the funny, Ana wants to hear from you! Check out her mentor profile and wishlist here: www.pbrisingstars.com/ana

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It’s FAQ FRIDAY, yall! Today, we’re answering questions about mentorship apps! Can you apply to ALL mentors? You can, but we encourage you to give some thought to who you’d be the best fit for. Learn more about our mentors by registering for #MeetTheMentors next Tuesday! www.pbrisingstars.com

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Today’s #PBRisingStars mentor spotlight is all about Ruth Forman! A standout writer and Poet, Ruth is open to UNAGENTED or AGENTED PB writers. If you’re looking to up your revision game and hone your poetic voice, Ruth is for you! ⭐️check out her mentor page here ⭐️ www.pbrisingstars.com/ruth

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i was so lucky to have Anne as my mentor!!! I can’t recommend enough applying to this program. You will be guided by the cleverest and kindest folks in the industry.

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YAY! Jyoti Rajan Gopal is a #PBRisingStars mentor this year, and if you’re an UNAGENTED or AGENTED writer who wants to work on craft + get to the heart of your story, Jyoti is the one for you! Check out her mentor profile + register for #MeetTheMentors on Feb 25! www.pbrisingstars.com/jyoti

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Did yall know @lkblackburne.bsky.social is back as a #PBRisingStars mentor this year?!?! 🔥 She’s looking to work with AGENTED writers who are ready to take the next step in their career. If that sounds like YOU, you better apply to work with her! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 www.pbrisingstars.com/livia

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I am so SO excited to be mentoring for @pbrisingstars.bsky.social again :)

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Spread the word! Natasha Triplett is a #PBRisingStars mentor this year, and if you’re an UNAGENTED writer who loves familial storytelling, she could the perfect mentor for you! Check out her mentor profile here, and register for #MeetTheMentors on Feb 25! www.pbrisingstars.com/natashatripp...

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Happy Sunday, writing fam!! Today we’re highlighting 3x PBRS mentor @anneappert.bsky.social! Are you an UNAGENTED illo OR author-illo bringing a flair for humor to the table/who is looking to build out a bomb portfolio? Anne got you! Check out their mentor profile: www.pbrisingstars.com/anne

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UNAGENTED picture book writers — have you met @jmorerabooks.bsky.social?! She’s a #PBRisingStars mentor this year, and if you’re looking to elevate your craft and put together a fire query package, Jackie wants to work with YOU! Check out her mentor profile: www.pbrisingstars.com/jackie

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Our favorite time of day: #MentorSpotlight! UNAGENTED writers, this one is for YOU. @angelaphamkrans.bsky.social is the queen of writing stories that will grab your heart, hold your hand, and take you on an adventure. Check out her full Mentor profile below! www.pbrisingstars.com/angela

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Another day, another #mentorspotlight! This time we’re shining a light on Alliah Agostini, an award winning author who centers truth, joy and representation in all of her stories. She’s looking for an UNAGENTED or AGENTED PB author to work with - so why not YOU? www.pbrisingstars.com/alliah

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UNAGENTED or AGENTED ⭐️BIPOC ILLOS & AUTHOR-ILLOS ⭐️ This one is for you! Shamar Knight-Justice is back as a #PBRisingStars mentor, and he’s eager to work with an artist across mediums to bring unique characters and stories to life. check out his profile RIGHT NOW! www.pbrisingstars.com/shamar

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Today’s #mentorspotlight is all about @marziehabbas.bsky.social! A 3x PBRS mentor, she’s open to UNAGENTED writers devoted to improving their craft. If you love lyrical language + playing with structure, Marzieh is for you! Check out her mentee wish list here: www.pbrisingstars.com/marzieh

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What better way to start the week than with another #mentorspotlight! Today it’s @rajanilarocca.bsky.social, who is next level when it comes to writing across genres, centering science in the narrative, and leading with heart. Check out her mentor page today! www.pbrisingstars.com/rajani

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Before you turn your attention to the Big Game, let us tell you about another one of our ALL STAR mentors: @shanakeller.bsky.social! UNAGENTED creators passionate about history + bringing magic/whimsy to their work should have Shana HIGH on their mentor lists www.pbrisingstars.com/shana

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Starting this day off strong with a #pbrisingstars spotlight and it's the amazing @monicamancillas.bsky.social! If you're an UNAGENTED, BIPOC writer wanting guidance in shaping your stories and making them sing with lyricism, depth, and heart, then Mónica is your girl! www.pbrisingstars.com/monica

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It’s time for another #PBRisingStars mentor spotlight 😎😎😎 If you’re an AGENTED or UNAGENTED ILLO or AUTHOR/ILLO, this one is for YOU! Meet the incredibly talented Aya Ghanameh, who really does it as as a PB creator. Explore her wishlist here: www.pbrisingstars.com/aya

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Calling all UNAGENTED picture book writers! THE @ritalorraine.bsky.social may be your future #pbrisingstars mentor! With 20 yrs of teaching experience and 2 phenomenal PBs (4 coming soon), Rita is a wealth of information & inspiration! Check out her full wishlist here: www.pbrisingstars.com/rita

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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 7): www.kidlit411.com/2025/02/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentors announced, Writing Humor, How to Pull off a Plot Twist, more. Thanks @sydneydunlap.bsky.social & @heidieys.bsky.social for the PB & MG giveaways.

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It's TODAY! We've been dying to share the '25 #PBRisingStars Mentor class, and now we finally can! Shoutout to @kidlit411.bsky.social for hosting our BIG announcement! Click to see who the TWENTY-NINE incredible mentors are, each excited to help YOU chase your publishing dreams! bit.ly/25Mentors

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One day moooooore! TOMORROW we announce our 2025 mentor class, and we cannot wait to scream about all these mentors!!! Get hyped to apply for the PB Rising Stars mentorship by listening to another helpful piece of advance from Melquea! Pbrisingstars.com #kidlit #mentorship #kidlitmegafeed

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And by “tomorrow”, we mean TOMORROW tomorrow! As in Friday!

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Tomorrow we announce our 2025 mentor class, and then it’s time for YOU to start preparing to apply for the program!! Having doubts about applying? Hear from 2024 mentee Melquea Smith about why you should bet on yourself. Because WHY NOT you?! #pbrisingstars #mentorship #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed

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All the cool kids are subscribed to the #PBRisingStars newsletter. 😎😎😎 Pbrisingstars.com

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T-4 days until our big 2025 MENTOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Who will YOU have the chance to work with this year?! Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to find out! Pbrisingstars.com #mentorship #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #picturebooks

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Great to join @pbrisingstars.bsky.social for their Ice Cream Social! Music, games, chat, tips, #KidLit community. Thank you @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social, Kailei Pew, @laylafallah.bsky.social & @booksbytrenise.bsky.social🍦📚 ✨

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Growing as a writer requires taking risks. I just took one. @pbrisingstars.bsky.social #PBRisingStars

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