Julie Hedlund

I had a lovely conversation with @carolineperry.bsky.social on this week's podcast - celebrating #womenshistorymonth by sharing our respective experiences writing #picturebook bios about VERY famous women. #kidlit #kidlitart.

Writing Communities with Julie Hedlund! Podcast Episode · Book Friends Forever Podcast · 02/13/2026 · 1h 7m

I am so thrilled to be this week’s guest on the Book Friends Forever podcast with Alvina Ling & Grace Lin! We talked about writing communities. My fave topic! #kidlit #kidlitart podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

If you're looking for a #picturebook agent this year, be sure to check out the #12x12pb podcast episode with agent @adriagoetz.bsky.social. She was so generous with her insights into the market today! bsky.app/profile/12x1...

So glad you came out!!

Wondering what to do while everything in publishing is so slow? We talked about this very issue in the latest Picture Book Summit podcast episode. #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity

GUESS WHAT? I started a podcast for #12x12PB! I'm GIDDY with excitement. I launched today because it's also my daughter's birthday, which seems like an auspicious time. If you're a #picturebook creator or lover, I hope you check it out!

Seriously, the #12x12PB webinar program for 2026 is FIRE! If you are a #picturebook author or illustrator, check it out! All of these are included in your annual membership. #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity 🔥

I'm so honored that my words resonated with you, @laurenkerstein.bsky.social. Thank you for being there last night and for sharing.

Silver background with snowflakes. Red cross ribbon and the text, 12 Days of Christmas with Julie Hedlund. Make 2026 Your Best Writing Year Yet! juliehedlund.com/12days

It's the MOST wonderful time of the year! The 12 Days of Christmas for Writers is back! Join us for this free, fun, supportive series where you'll get ready to make 2026 your best writing year yet! juliehedlund.com/12days

Loved my time at #NCTE25, especially spending time with my #12x12pb peeps!

I'm so glad you found it helpful!! Thanks for letting us know.

So great to meet and chat with you!

Ya Gotta Have Heart... in Picture Books Representing Your Unique Lived Experiences, Culture and Language in Children’s Literature with Author Ana Siqueira

If there's one layer of #picturebooks I've studied more than any other, it's heart. Join me one week from today for a webinar on how to make readers fall in love with your books. Just $25 and a replay if you can't attend live. #kidlit #kidlitart juliehedlund.teachable.com/p/heart

Come and get me - LOL!

Hey #kidlit #picturebook creators, here's a chance to go to a GREAT conference (#pbsummit) and be entered to win a critique from me! Today is the deadline though. Go to picturebooksummit.com to get your ticket.

Thank you!

Let's write a picture book---Julie Hedlund tells us how - The Women Books & More’s Podcast | iHeart <p style='font-weight: 400;'>Maybe you want to write a book. A children’s book. A children’s picture book.</p> <p style='font-weight: 400;'>Maybe about a wee hedgehog who wants to be a ballerina.</p> ...

I'm so honored to be a guest on the Women, Books & More podcast! Thanks @irenerawlings.bsky.social for having me! www.iheart.com/podcast/1323... #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart

What Kidlit Creators Should Know About AI Representing Your Unique Lived Experiences, Culture and Language in Children’s Literature with Author Ana Siqueira

In response to the PW article about Gemini Storybook app, I put the #12x12PB webinar led by PB author and AI guru @chiaracolombi.com on sale for 40% off. #kidlit folks need to know how to protect themselves. juliehedlund.teachable.com/p/chiara-col...

Can't wait!

Emma reports on our third Superstar Speaker for #PBSummit! Registration is now open. Sign up today and get $100 off + a chance to get your ticket refunded. picturebooksummit.com

I'm SO excited for #PBSummit this year! Yesterday, I announced our second superstar speaker (take a peek). If you register today, you'll automatically be entered to get your ticket refunded. #kidlit #kidlitart picturebooksummit.com.

Aww, I enjoyed speaking with you about your cute story! Thank you for trusting me to give you feedback!

Sharing here too - tomorrow (Sunday, March 1) is the LAST day to join #12x12PB in 2024. Come write and illustrate #picturebooks in the friendliest #writingcommunity on earth! #kidlit #kidlitart 12x12challenge.com/membership

That is fantastic! Thank you for all you do!

It's THE book I needed right now. And yes, I am highlighting. ;-)

We cannot let this stand. @cswild.bsky.social is a friend and #12x12PB member. This case will have implications for all #kidlit authors & illustrators. #freadom #booksnotbans

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That’s smart! I wish I’d done that years ago before I wrote and revised TEA REX, only to have Molly Idle’s version come out. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Seems like a good combination!

I’ve never seen a more apt description of the process!