12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge

12x12challenge.bsky.social

10 October 2026 21:33

How do concept hooks work in #picturebooks? In concept books, where the concept is the main draw (shapes, counting, etc.), that's the obvious hook, but fiction & nonfiction can have concept hooks too! Check out this helpful video on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/hia1RGr2lII #amwriting #kidlit

Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator

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10 October 2026 21:32

What kid would NOT want to dive into the world of saving baby puffins? Based on a tradition from Iceland's Westman Islands, PUFFLINGS FLY FREE by @colleenpaeff.bsky.social and ill. by @lindaolafsdottir.bsky.social is a great read for animal lovers, with backmatter about pufflings!

Kathy Halsey

infowoman.bsky.social

10 October 2026 21:31

Gathering inspo on autumn walks #HaikuSaturday #Haiku #poetry

Beth Anderson

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06 October 2026 16:30

There's nothing I love more as a word nerd than playing with imagery! 😍 And here's a post about it on the fabulous Picture Book Builders blog. And there's a BOOK GIVEAWAY! 🥳 @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social #edusky picturebookbuilders.com/2026/10/the-...

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge

12x12challenge.bsky.social

06 October 2026 16:30

How did the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge get started? Julie reveals why she started the 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge. Plus, she shares 12 things she wishes she knew about picture book writing way back then. Listen now: 12x12challenge.com/1... #kidlit #podcast #amwriting #picturebook