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Lynn Baldwin

@lynnbaldwinwrites

#kidlit writer/ MY BACKYARD USED TO BE (Tilbury House). Member of SCBWI, 12 x 12PB, Inked Voices. Love to travel, be active outside, speak/study foreign languages. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lynnbaldwinwrites

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So much fun sharing My Backyard Used to Be with a local preschool today! #kidlit

11.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Upcoming story times/author Lynn Baldwin

Upcoming story times/author Lynn Baldwin

Looking forward to some upcoming bookstore events! #kidlit

05.03.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m excited for two upcoming storytimes! #kidlit

01.03.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for writing inspiration? πŸ’‘

Our YouTube Success Stories playlist features #12x12PB members sharing their real journeys β€” from early drafts and rejections to agent offers and book deals.

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25.02.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dealing With A Drought Period AKA WWALD (What Would Alysa Liu Do)?

Dealing With A Drought Period
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Love this! #kidlit

23.02.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Love seeing my book at my local libraryπŸ˜€

10.02.2026 15:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Kristin!

28.01.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ann Arbor author has new children’s picture book to celebrate as Michigan turns 189 "My Backyard Used to Be" lyrically explores the history of one Michigan backyard.

Thrilled that My Backyard Used to Be was featured by MLIVE as a great way to celebrate Michigan's birthday! #kidlit

www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

27.01.2026 23:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

Something small we can do to help. #kidlit

www.32auctions.com/organization...

26.01.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to this one!

08.01.2026 21:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Books make sweet gifts! #kidlit

12.12.2025 17:27 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Elementary school teachers: I'd love to share My Backyard Used to Be with your class on World Read Aloud Day, 2/4/26. #kidlit Sign up here: forms.gle/e9fj9ZRDePAU...

10.12.2025 17:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much for featuring my book and coming up with such creative activities!

08.12.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much for featuring my book and coming up with such creative activities!

08.12.2025 14:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so excited to have my book featured on KidLit Grove by @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social! Check out the super creative activities that go along with My Backyard Used to Be. #kidlit

08.12.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I enjoyed sharing My Backyard Used to Be (and PJ Day!) with Ann Arbor Open this morning! #kidlit

05.12.2025 17:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Transcendent Holiday Children’s Books It may be the winter holiday season, but this list looks at EVERY season and every holiday it can. Bask in them!

Another great list! My library hold list is growing! #kidlit

afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/04/3...

04.12.2025 14:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Book Readalouds Whether you want to pep up your average storytime session or you're just starting out and in need of inspiration, here's a list of those picture books that just beg to be read out loud to large groups...

I always love these lists! It's such a great way to catch up on PBs I might have missed! #kidlit
afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/02/3...

02.12.2025 20:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Same here. Lyrics are so distracting!

15.11.2025 19:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I had so much fun at 2 Dandelions Bookshop today! #kidlit

15.11.2025 17:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I finally made it to @highlightsfound.bsky.social and it was as amazing as I’ve always heard! #kidlit

13.11.2025 16:25 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So much fun sharing My Backyard Used to Be this morning!

03.11.2025 16:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to @12x12challenge.bsky.social for having me as the featured author this month:-)

02.11.2025 15:21 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Best Books 2025: Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly Best Books 2025, Best Picture Books, Sara Andrea Fajardo, Corey R. Tabor, Neil Sharpson, Yuko Ohnari, Koshiro Hata, Jashar Awan, Matthew Burgess, Joy Harjo, Brian Floca, Caroline Kusin Pritchard, Lind...

Just put a bunch of these on my library holds. Congrats to everyone on this list!! #kidlit

best-books.publishersweekly.com/pw/best-book...

29.10.2025 12:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It was fun chatting with a local reporter today about my new picture book, My Backyard Used to Be. #kidlit

16.10.2025 23:47 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I had a great time today talking about My Backyard Used to Be with a local media outlet. #kidlit

16.10.2025 20:58 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Great idea!

15.10.2025 15:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#bannedbookweek #freedomtoread #stopbookbans

07.10.2025 16:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Joyce!

07.10.2025 16:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Stacey!

06.10.2025 23:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0