GOODBYE, JANUARY

Curious? Want to write for kids? Educational market writing might be a good fit for you. No agent and no platform needed! Learn more>> annettewhipple.com/2025/01/how-to…

It's a 5th star for THE OTHER SIDE OF TOMORROW! Thank you, The Horn Book !@jdebbiel HarperStacks 📚 #graphicnovel

It's giveaway time at GROG blog. Write 4 book reviews this month to show your book love! groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/02/book-l… #kidlit #booklover #giveaway #bookreviews

Great info for writers from author Annette Whipple! #kidlit #nonfictionwriters Owls, SSNs, and Writing Samples open.substack.com/pub/annettewhi…

So this happened last Friday. Thanks, KT Literary for the graphic! Many people are thanked in my speech. For nitty-gritty, see my Substack. tinamcho.substack.com/p/a-behind-the… #scbwigk25 #graphicnovel #middlegrade

Writers, GROG is hosting a FREE webinar on using Substack. Check out Todd's post, "Why Many Writers Are Moving to Substack." groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/03/why-ma… #kidlit #authors #newsletters

I'm moderating a panel at 9:15, Sat 3/22 & doing a story time at 2:30 #desmoinesbookfestival Beaverdale Books #teachers #iowateachers #iowalibrarians

Today's TO DO list: Income Taxes & son's FAFSA. Therefore, chocolate chip cookies & Starbucks Pink Drink are in order. Writer's taxes are not fun. #kidlit #authorlife

Check out the interview of Ginger Park on her newest pb, SUKA'S FARM at the GROG blog. groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/04/sukas-… #kidlit

Thanks for getting THE OTHER SIDE OF TOMORROW! Shelf Life: What's new at Jacksonville Public Library myjournalcourier.com/features/artic… via Journal-Courier

Looking forward to teaching my webinar, WRITING VIBRANT SECONDARY CHARACTERS with Mid-Atlantic scbwi, on Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m. ET. ($30/ $15 SCBWI premium members) Register here: scbwi.org/events/writing…

Story time! I'll be reading THE OCEAN CALLS for #AANHPImonth Barnes & Noble on University Ave in West Des Moines & can sign any of my books! Kokila little bee books WaterBrook Multnomah Tuttle Publishing

More #EarthDay fun for animal lovers! Quirky Critter Devotions combines science and faith with hands-on activities. Learn more>> annettewhipple.com/2024/03/quirky… Tyndale House #EarthDay2025

At the GROG, "What can AANHPI month teach me as a writer?" groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/05/what-c… #kidlit #diversity #picturebooks #aanhpi

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What K-dramas Teach Us about Writing--my new post on Substack tinamcho.substack.com/p/what-k-drama… #kidlit #kdrama #writing #writingtips

Want to know more about my critiques? Here's the link alaynekaychristian.com/contact.html and here's the link to enter alaynekaychristian.wordpress.com/2025/04/26/cel…

Congratulations Amy Martinez and Roxanne Troup!

Need a 1st Pages critique from an agent on a PB, MG, YA, GN, or illustrator portfolio? THIS SATURDAY, 6/21, 10AM with agent MONICA RODRIGUEZ Monica Rodriguez 🇲🇽 Submit 1st page by FRI 6/20. $25 SCBWI members. $35 non-members. Register ASAP! scbwi.org/events/first-p… SCBWI-Iowa scbwi