Tracy Schuldt Helixon

Still here to stay connected with the kidlit world, but posting primarily on Facebook now. Join me there at facebook.com/profile.php?id=… for bookish talk and weekly word scrambles!

We might be 2 1/2 hours apart, but seeing some of our favorites in-person at the #HallmarkChristmasExperience & texting during #WhenCallsTheHeart brings us together. Cheers to the lady who started my love for #historicalfiction by watching #LittleHouse with me way back when. ❤️

July @12x12Challenge picture book manuscript submitted! 🎉 Now, onward. Time to read new mentor texts! A non-fiction idea is brewing . . .

So proud of my critique group partner. Recognized in PBParty for her wonderful art once again. ❤️ Congratulations, Theresa !

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Ellie Anna Johanna Jones becomes a duck. A unicorn. A mouse. A bear. Her brother, Michael Fustus Augustus Jones, is also transformed. He just doesn’t know it yet. Ellie the Duck is a story of determination, #SIBLING bonds, and the power of imagination. #PBPitch

Gather, students. Now’s the time! We will practice how to rhyme. On a cold day, on a boat, one must wear a nice warm _____? Jacket! Close. Let’s try again because Ms. Gray is NOT giving up, in RHYME TIME. #PBPitch

After Ellie discovers her favorite color is green, everything around her must follow suit—clothes, socks, art, oatmeal, her brother. But the oatmeal ISN’T green? And Michael likes PURPLE? She can fix that. Antics ensue in this story of strong will and #SIBLING bonds. #PBPitch

Whenever Molly and Grandad see something spectacular, they simply must do a jig. But when a new friend questions that tradition, Molly decides maybe it’s time to stop—until something happens that surprises them all. A story of family, authenticity, and celebrating joy. #PBPitch

Spunky and curious, Bree has questions–A LOT of questions. But when she has a seizure in class, a new diagnosis fades her bright spirit. Temporarily. Bree’s Busy, Beautiful Brain celebrates friendship, curiosity, and resilience while dispelling fears about epilepsy. #PBPITCH #DIS

Hooray! #PBParty 2024 submission is in the books. I'm so thankful for the encouragement and support of this generous #KidLitCommunity. Thank you to @mindyalyseweiss and the PBParty team for ALL of your time and effort, and congratulations 🎉 to everyone who entered. #WeDidIt!

When Ellie discovers her favorite color is green, everything around her must follow suit—clothes, socks, art, oatmeal, her brother. But the oatmeal ISN’T green? And Michael likes PURPLE? She can fix that. Antics ensue in this story of strong will and #SIBLING bonds. #PBPitch

Ellie Anna Johanna Jones becomes a duck. A unicorn. A mouse. A bear. Her brother, Michael Fustus Augustus Jones, is also transformed. He just doesn’t know it yet. Ellie the Duck is a story of determination, sibling bonds, and the power of imagination. #PBPitch #SIBLINGS

Spunky and curious, Bree has questions – A LOT of questions. But when she has a seizure in class, a new diagnosis fades her bright spirit. Temporarily. Bree’s Busy, Beautiful Brain dispels fears about epilepsy with a light, empowering tone. #DIS #PBPitch

Whenever Molly and Grandad see something spectacular, they simply must do a jig. But when a new friend questions their tradition, Molly decides that maybe it’s time to stop—until something happens that surprises them all. #PBPitch

Gather, students. Now’s the time! We will practice how to rhyme. On a cold day, on a boat, one must wear a nice warm ____? Jacket! Close. Let’s try again because Ms. Gray is NOT giving up in Rhyme Time. #PBPitch

#whyilove12x12PB The community, the accountability, and the encouragement. ❤️

The generous people in the world of kidlit offer lots of activities to jumpstart the writing year, including PBParty. I'm in! If you're planning to participate in the the PBParty contest, enter to win one of 87 critique prizes! rafflecopter.com/rafl/displa…

Called @BalinBooks last week to order the first two books in the Meena series by @mskarlam for @viviankirkfield's #50PreciousWords literacy initiative. A chance to support #literacy #EpilepsyAwareness and a #Wisconsin author, all at once? I'll take it! ❤️📚