If at first you don't succeed, try, try again
13.03.2026 04:43
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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again
Exciting news: CAT Agent Christie Megill is actively looking for illustrators! If you make art for kids and you've been thinking about finding an agent, this is your sign. She'd love to see what you're creating!
You don't realize how much you've grown as a PB writer until you're reading a draft from 12 months ago <3 It's just a load full of resources here.
To find out more, visit www.12x12challenge.com/membership (Registration ends 2/15/26, so in a couple of hours 😅)
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Another reminder we're only 31 days into 2026 ... ha
All told, it looks like the auction raised over $216,000 for Minnesota charities and organizations. Well done everyone!
Book people showing up. Love it. ❤️ www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
Just sent it!
Oh sorry, I meant it like a way for folks, who haven't submitted yet, to learn about what you're looking for in a query!
Would this be open to folks who haven't queried you yet 👀 ?
Just registered for STORYSTORM 2026!! Registration is open until Jan 7th, information can be found here: taralazar.com/2025/12/26/s...
Yesss it makes me think of baby food!!
Rejections mean you're trying.
Rejections mean you're trying.
Rejections mean you're trying.
Rejections mean you're trying.
Rejections mean you're trying.
Rejections mean you're trying.
Rejections mean you're trying.
Rejections mean you're trying.
Three high schoolers founded a book club that reads some of the country's most frequently banned books after a state law removing books with sexual content was signed in 2023. Two years later, many of the books have been reshelved and parts of the law can't be enforced.
Quick query update. I’ve been open for about a month and I’m averaging somewhere between 300-350 queries per week. I know it’s frustrating to wait for a reply but…there are a lot of queries! It takes time to get to everything.
I love being open to work and I’m excited to keep diving in.
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A witch knitting a scarf while her cat shreds it behind her.
A line drawing of a girl's scared face
A black, white, and orange grid of silly Halloween cats
A boy reading ghost stories and a ghost reading human stories
Happy #PortfolioDay --spooky edition! 👻
I'm Brooke Baum and I'm an author/illustrator currently seeking representation! You can check out more spooky (and non-spooky, if you're into that sort of thing) work at brookebaum.com.
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Yesss exactly!! Truly didn't understand how much color is in our food until I started cooking for myself 🫣
Thank you!!
Thank you!! The story is near and dear to me!!
Ahaha thanks!!
Thank you!!
Sounds like a great kid 😄 !!
Absolute YAY for me!
Thank you 🥹
Day 2: Night Light
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Thank you so much for your feedback!! You brought good points!
Day 1: Squash
Just putting myself out there, don't "squash" me 😶🌫️
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