
Education YouTuber. Instructional Designer. Aspiring Picture Book Author. PhD in English. *Opinions Are My Own* #SCBWI Literary Agent: @SheilaFernley
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My amazing agent, @SheilaFernley, shared at 7 AM, so I’m sharing at 7 PM. I drafted my 1st picture book in Feb of 2021. Now, in Jan of 2025, I’ve signed with @StormLiterary. These last 4 years involved a lot of writing, revising, and querying. Can’t wait for what’s next! #kidlit
Looking forward to this September picture book debut by @SheilaAHerrera! Love the puzzle cover reveal. #kidlit sheilaherrera.com/books
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KIDLIT WRITERS! Do you write for ages 2-6? HIGH FIVE Magazine opens for submissions May 15!
✏️ Up to 5 submissions
✏️ 160 words max per piece
✏️ Deadline: June 30, 2026
✍️ DETAILS: highlights.submittable.com/s…
@highlights #KidLit #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingForKids
Here are some gift ideas that focus on self-improvement, both in body and mind. #giftideas youtu.be/ksaE-YTLPOw?si=TUt_…
Here’s a new video with ideas for college-level activities that can tie into a holiday (like Halloween). #EduTwitter #AcademicChatter youtu.be/keKEL7AVVLA?si=JSKF…
If you’re a college instructor who is struggling with last-minute lesson planning, this video is for you. #AcademicChatter #phdchat youtu.be/ZSEy94xYl1o?si=8YxE…
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My picture book, ONE CAN BE, shares the joy of @LtlFreeLibrary boxes.
To celebrate the book’s release, author friends from all 50 states will add a copy to a LFL near them, and I’ll share the photos.
The state parade starts in Madison, Wisconsin at a LFL on East Mifflin Street. It’s overseen by @joshuafeyen, who writes blogs, essays and memoir and has had a tiny love story published in the @nytimes. Find him on Substack at substack.com/@joshuafeyen?ut…
Fun fact: Visitors can help themselves to homegrown tomatoes as well as books.
That’s one state down and 49 to come. Follow along as ONE CAN BE makes its way across America.
And, if you want to add a copy to a LFL near you, I’d be thrilled.
#onecanbe #50states #wisconsin #littlefreelibrary #madisonwi #kidlit
New semester of teaching? Here are 3 things to consider when managing your time. #EduChatter #EduTwitter youtu.be/JfBeXsAAMNI?si=WlEM…
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The new semester is just around the corner! Here are three icebreaker ideas for your classes. #EduTwitter #AcademicChatter
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Latinx writers: Publishers are looking for you. We rounded up some imprints and editors who are actively seeking Latinx voices—and included tips for how to approach them with confidence. buff.ly/fB86pOZ #PB #Latinx #WritingCommunity
If you’re a college instructor interested in trying out a really flexible course design approach that includes a lot of student input, then this video is for you. #AcademicChatter #PhDChat
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For college instructors, here’s a video that focuses on a course design approach that front loads lesson planning before the semester, so that teaching is much less time consuming once the term begins. #PhDChat #AcademicChatter
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Karlié is amazing and she needs help to move across the country for her MFA. Every little bit counts! Please consider donating or sharing her story. Thank you! #WritingCommunity gofund.me/bfa5f514
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The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train starts NOW & lasts all of June 19 – 21 EDT
🚂Write a new PB draft
🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post
🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc: tinyurl.com/CritiqueTrainDoc
🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉
🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/CritiqueTrain
Good luck ✨✨
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To all those interested in bilingual/duo-lingual books, this is an excellent resource:
Interview with Aixa Pérez-Prado with co-hosts Alicia Salazar, Claudia Sl... youtu.be/vXZs6ctcFU8?feature… via @YouTube
#LanguageLearning #LanguageMatters #picturebook
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If fundraising is the way I’m able to help make a difference in this messed up world, that’s what I’ll continue to do.
Join me for my We The People summer fundraiser! ✊🏼 Whether you’re part of the publishing community or not!
bit.ly/WeThePeopleFundraiser
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Call for Editor(s): Bookbird: A Journal of International Children’s
Website: ibby.org/bookbird/
Email: Valerie Coghlan ([email protected]), Ellis Vance ([email protected]), and Evelyn Freeman ([email protected])
Deadline: 31 October 2025
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Did you know I host a free picture book discussion where we chat in detail about a new book each month?
I'd love to have you join us! Please email or message me for more info. Our next meeting is June 28th at 8PM est.
Don't worry we're a fun and relaxed group!
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Hi writing friends.
I'm looking for five traditionally published picture book authors/illustrators who would are interested in receiving reviews for your book on Amazon and Goodreads from my picture book review group.
Let me know if you're interested.
This week’s video provides advice for how to approach revising your course design for a new term. Hopefully summer break is actually a break, but here’s a video for when the time to course prep arrives. #EduTwitter #AcadmicChatter
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