Kid Lit Writer. Working mom. Dyslexic. I shall leave my amusing mumbles here. rep’d by @readbystephanie 12x12 SCBWI #KidLitChuckleChallenge co-founder
Joined November 2017
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4 Dec 2023
Let us not to the anxieties of Monday,
give in.
- if Shakespeare was a millenial mom
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It's a great day to pre-order IF MY SISTER WERE A WORM!
Now through March 26th, head over to @BNBuzz and use the code PREORDER25 for 25% off!
#picturebooks #kidlit #writingcommunity
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ALT Pre-order sale! 25% off when you pre-order online at Barnes & Noble. Order between March 24-26. Use Code PREORDER25. An adorable worm hangs off the cover of IF MY SISTER WERE A WORM, which shows a little girl and her worm sister posing for a photo wearing matching pink bows.
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You look like the kind of person that enjoys a funny children’s book. Am I right?
Say hello to the voices of Kidlit HaHa Week 2026…
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Mar 23
NEW BOOK MAIL! This #PictureBookPostcard is SO MUCH FUN!
TINY HIKER
Written by Natasha Zimmers
Pictures by @JaimieMacG
Published by @orcabook
Explore the wild with Tiny Hiker and read the blog post here: aprilberrybooks.com/tiny-hik…
#kidlit #nature #writingcommunity
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Enter to win a critique of a PB or 5 pages/synopsis of an MG by author Heather Gallagher.
Plus, the #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is open. Wahoooo! Write a new PB, then hop on the Critique Train to give & receive feedback.
Good luck!
mindyalyseweiss.com/critique…
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Let's keep the party going! You're welcome to chime in, even if you didn't enter the #PBParty contest. 💗
What's your main character's favorite dish or sweet treat? Even if it isn't in your manuscript, this can help you know your character better.
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Mar 18
Do you love when you know something the character doesn’t? That’s called dramatic irony and PBs use it for humor and tension! Check out my blog all about it!
krisdecarowrites.com/dramati…
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Agree! Great post on craft!
What a great post! I enjoyed learning about different page turn techniques and look forward to incorporating them in my writing. @dannabananalove @Literally_Lynne @RateYourStory rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt…
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A convo w a CP:
CP: is this interesting enough to write a PB? I find it fascinating.
Me: if you are fascinated by this enough to write about it, your passion for the project will be able to be felt by others.
Write what you want. Not always to trends.
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It’s time for another round of…
Kidlit Haha Week GUESS WHO!
This picture book author/illustrator wrote the hilarious ‘How to’ book you didn’t know you needed. Do you know who it is?
Comment your guess below. 👇
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When I’m writing YA I love seeing the word counter go up. When I’m writing PBs I dread it.
Sigh
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Mark your calendar, Folks.
I’m working on the line-up for this year’s Kidlit Haha Week, the #1 week for all things kidlit humor (April 1st - 5th), and y’all are in for a treat!
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I'm super excited for today's #PictureBookPostcard from @AndrewCHacket's newest picture book, In This Classroom.
Read the full postcard and blog post here: aprilberrybooks.com/in-this-…
I just love getting mail, don't you? #kidlit #WritingCommunity
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5 Dec 2025
The news is out!✨ I'm starting a new book blog called PICTURE BOOK POSTCARDS.
If you have a recently published or soon-to-be-published picture book, please consider featuring your book on my new blog.
More details: aprilberrybooks.com/send-me-…
#amwriting #kidlit #writingcommunity
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21 Nov 2025
I can’t say enough wonderful things about these two! #Kidlit friends, @LawyerBri and @garnett_nicole can help take your #picturebook MS to the next level. And they’re offering $20 off!! 🥳
20 Nov 2025
🚨#WritingCommunity!🗣
@garnett_nicole and I are thrilled to announce the re-opening of...
PEAK TEAM CRITIQUES!! 🥳🏔🙋♀️🙋♀️
We are excited to offer TEAM critiques for #PB manuscripts! 👀👀>👀
Inquire before 11/27 🦃 to receive $20 off! 🤗
See comments for more info👇
#kidlit
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3 Nov 2025
This is my CP’s debut and it is such an amazing story! Everyone look out for this one!!
30 Oct 2025
I'm thrilled to share that my debut picture book, Flatville's 42 Folds, illustrated by Shaw Nielsen, will launch in Summer 2027!
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31 Oct 2025
So, I tried to write a #halloweensie entry, but it came out YA so I didn’t submit it. Still, it was a fun exercise!
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30 Oct 2025
Sometimes you have to let go of a line you really love. I’ve decided to start a spreadsheet- Loved Lines Lost. Just in case I can find a new spot for them someday.
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