I'm offering a BRAND-NEW picture-book-writing webinar about using hooks and layers to add entry points to your story. Here are some books I’m reading as I build it. Details and registration info here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks #pbchat

I'm offering a BRAND-NEW picture-book-writing webinar that you can join live or watch after the fact. It's about using hooks and layers to add entry points to your story. Details and registration info here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #kidlit #amwriting #picturebooks #pbchat

Started early this morning. Sol the seagull was quite hesitant to begin the week. 🐦✏️ #KidLitUK #UKPictureBook #PictureBookWriter #MiddleGradeUK #AmQueryingUK #SCBWIUK #PBChat

Revision day for Sol… Cutting stanzas and tightening rhythm. If a line doesn’t move the story forward, it goes.
Dusty has strong opinions about which lines stay! Sooty on quality control 🐾 Writers, do your pets supervise your creative process too? #KidLit #AmWriting #PBChat

THE TIME HAS COME! The day I have been dreaming of all my writing career has finally arrived. My first-ever published book is up on Amazon as a paperback edition. PUFF the Puffing Puffin, an A4-sized picture book, aimed at children aged 4 - 7, with glossy cover, glorious full-colour illustrations, and my best text, is available to buy for £7.99. Perfect for bedtime stories or classroom reads. With adventure, fun, and including puffin facts, I never imagined the finished product would be this beautiful. Wow, what a moment! I wish to thank my first Amazon reviewer. So pleased you enjoyed it, Karin. “Top review from United Kingdom Karin 5.0 out of 5 stars Kids will love it The story is brilliant, the images amazing, and the puffin facts at the end are an unexpected bonus. Kids – well, actually, anyone over the age of two or three – will love it. I’m in no doubt that PUFF the Puffing Puffin is going to be everyone’s best friend in no time at all.” What now? Well, I feel different. I feel an author. My heart is full, I have taken charge, and I have achieved something I wasn’t sure I could do. I have done it my way, not relying on anyone else. Though I must thank author Clare Helen Welsh for giving me the spark of inspiration for this book in her monthly Write Mentor PBChat session and my fellow PBChatters for encouraging me. I have been curious and brave. I have squeezed between the fur coats, wondering what was at the back of the wardrobe. I have stepped through and now I’m going to explore Narnia!

I’ve got online and in-person speaking spots coming up, so I’m finalizing presentations. That means my office gets a little crazy. But … I love the chance to dig into all the picture books. #kidlit #bookaccess #schoolvisits #scbwi #amwriting #pbchat

“650 words in a PB = A) Too long! 🚫 B) Just enough 🍪 C) Epic saga 🛏 D) Who’s counting anyway? 🤷‍♀️ #KidLit #PBChat #WritingCommunity”

My new book, ONE CAN BE, was inspired by a pandemic tweet from English teacher and literacy advocate @PaulWHankins. I dedicated the book to him in thanks. To see Paul's tweet and the book's origin story, visit @marianariosrmz1 's blog. marianariosramirez.com/one-c… #kidlit #pbchat

Here’s how I, as an author, read a picture book for maximum analysis and learning. picturebookbuilders.com/2025… #pbchat #kidlit #amwriting #amreading

Kidlit people: I'm looking for a traditionally published author or illustrator-- one who lives in Wyoming and one who lives in South Dakota. Who do you know? #kidlit #pbchat #scbwi

Meet debut illustrator Annie Cron. Learn how she approached her first book, why she loves Little Free Libraries, and how you could WIN AN ADVANCE COPY. picturebookbuilders.com/2025… #pbchat #kidlit #giveaway #picturebook #illustration

Any advice/thoughts on selling children’s colouring books on Amazon? #WritingCommunity #KidLitWriters #PBChat #KidLit #PictureBooks #BooksForKids

Writing a book for toddlers means asking big questions in tiny words. What’s the biggest idea you’d love to see explored in a book for little ones? #KidLit #PictureBooks #ParentingLife #BooksForKids #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #KidLitWriters #PBChat

Be honest: are you
A) writing
B) procrastinating
C) researching weird things you swear are plot-relevant (No judgement. I’m C. 🙈😅) #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #KidLitWriters #PBChat

What’s a picture book that you actually enjoy reading on repeat — not just your kid? (Bonus points if it doesn’t rhyme.) #KidLit #PictureBooks #ParentingLife #BooksForKids #ReadAloud #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #KidLitWriters #PBChat

Now that I'm back from #SCBWI2025, it's time to focus on the thing that has eluded me for years—A Mentorship! I applied for 3 yrs for a #PBChat one (no luck) & this will be my 4th year pursuing a #PBRisingStars one. I'm not giving up! #Goals #KidLit #VisionBoard2025

One of the first things I did after starting to write professionally is join this platform, mostly for the pitch parties. #PBChat is how I connected with my editor and landed my debut book deal! #grateful I'm still here and see awesome writers' feeds daily #WritingCommunity

I love pairing picture books that work well together — like these two. NOT SO SMALL encourages readers to make their voice heard. UNSTOPPABLE JOHN tells the true story of someone who did. #kidlit #pbchat #amreading #classroombookaday

Last call to sign up for my webinar on picture book structure. Join us live tonight, or watch a recording afterward. eventbrite.com/e/revise-shin… #pbchat #kidlit #picturebooks #writing

It’s publication day! It was a joy working on this book and I love the Dino adventure @TheMikeByrne has brought to life with his fun illustrations! Thank you @Scholastic for the lovely Dino biscuits 🦖 #publicationday #pbchat