12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge
12 x 12 is a diverse community of picture book authors and illustrators at all levels. You get accountability & support in the goal to write 1 new PB draft each month + more! Registration open now! 12x12challenge.com/membership.
- If you have questions about joining #12x12PB, CALL JULIE! That's right! To help you feel confident about your decision (before we close registration and it's too late), you can book a free 15-minute call. Sign up at 12x12challenge.com/c.... #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity
- Janet Sumner Johnson already had a book deal when she joined 12 x 12. Here she shares how community makes all the difference in a #picturebook writing career. Now we're ready to help YOU. Registration closes 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c... #amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
- BIG NEWS! 12 x 12 has a PODCAST! The 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast is ready to bring you #author, #illustrator, agent, & editor interviews & things you need to know about writing #picturebooks! Listen now: 12x12challenge.com/1... #amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast
- Congratulations to @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social on her recent book birthday for 📚 TELLING IT TRUE: HOW TO WRITE NONFICTION KIDS (AND TEENS) WANT TO READ Find it and more here: buff.ly/2rcNNaa #12x12PB #kidlit
- 12 x 12 celebrates Read Aloud Day! 📚✨ From classrooms to couches, there’s nothing like sharing a story out loud. Here’s to connection, imagination, and the joy of reading together.
- "This February, #12x12PB celebrates Black History Month by by celebrating Black picture book creators whose stories, voices, and lived experiences enrich children’s literature — and our 12 x 12 community — every single day. bookshop.org/lists/12-x-1... #BlackHistoryMonth"
- One HUGE benefit of joining #12x12pb: @karlydizon.bsky.social of Fuse Literary will join us to do 4 live critique sessions - 2 for #picturebook pitches and 2 for first pages. Rare chance to get feedback from an agent! #kidlit #kidlitart 12x12challenge.com/membership
- Poet & author Renée M. LaTulippe is a charter member of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. What keeps the Founder of the Lyrical Language Lab coming back after all her success? Join today! www.12x12challenge.c... #amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
- Not a 12 x 12 member yet? Register now so you can attend our February webinar LIVE with @dariapeoples! She'll be giving tips on using “Rainbow Story Arcs” for successful #picturebook storytelling! buff.ly/J4hFeyq #amwriting #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #writingtips #12x12PB
- This month’s featured author, @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social, reminds us: ✍️ “Heart stories can provide a pick-me-up, inspiration, and a reminder of what you love about writing in the first place.” Read more on the blog: buff.ly/nVfTEV7 #kidlit #12x12PB
