12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
12 x 12 is a diverse community of picture book authors and illustrators at all levels. You get accountability & support in the goal to write 1 new PB draft each month + more! Registration open now! https://12x12challenge.com/membership.
Need a critique group? Everyone does.
Critique groups are forming now in our forum. Join today and find a group to help you take your stories to the next level!
Join here: buff.ly/X2zxA48
#12x12PB #kidlit #writingtips
Critique groups are forming now in our forum. Join today and find a group to help you take your stories to the next level!
Join here: buff.ly/X2zxA48
#12x12PB #kidlit #writingtips
February 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Need a critique group? Everyone does.
Critique groups are forming now in our forum. Join today and find a group to help you take your stories to the next level!
Join here: buff.ly/X2zxA48
#12x12PB #kidlit #writingtips
Critique groups are forming now in our forum. Join today and find a group to help you take your stories to the next level!
Join here: buff.ly/X2zxA48
#12x12PB #kidlit #writingtips
I think we all agreed this webinar was transformational! Practical, yet uplifting and inspiring. Dare I say, therapeutic. If you want the replay and aren't a member yet, you have 4 more days! 12x12challenge.com/membership
Thrilled to attend the 12x12 February Webinar with
Daria Peoples, Author/Illustrator.
She shared her unique ARC template, how to find the heart of athe story, explore the idea and so much more. Thanks Daria, Julie and Kelli.
@12x12challenge.bsky.social IG @dariapeoples
Daria Peoples, Author/Illustrator.
She shared her unique ARC template, how to find the heart of athe story, explore the idea and so much more. Thanks Daria, Julie and Kelli.
@12x12challenge.bsky.social IG @dariapeoples
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
I think we all agreed this webinar was transformational! Practical, yet uplifting and inspiring. Dare I say, therapeutic. If you want the replay and aren't a member yet, you have 4 more days! 12x12challenge.com/membership
Such great advice! It was an amazing webinar! You can get the replay if you join #12x12PB by midnight, PT Feb. 15. Just 4 more days! 12x12challenge.com/membership
February 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Such great advice! It was an amazing webinar! You can get the replay if you join #12x12PB by midnight, PT Feb. 15. Just 4 more days! 12x12challenge.com/membership
Author Rachel Funez shares how the 12 x 12 #writingcommunity helped her learned what she needed to know to get published. youtu.be/42eltMxZrYs
2026 Registration closes SOON! Join before 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky
2026 Registration closes SOON! Join before 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky
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February 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Author Rachel Funez shares how the 12 x 12 #writingcommunity helped her learned what she needed to know to get published. youtu.be/42eltMxZrYs
2026 Registration closes SOON! Join before 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky
2026 Registration closes SOON! Join before 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky
BIG NEWS! 12 x 12 has a PODCAST! The 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast is ready to bring you #author, #illustrator, agent, & editor interviews & things you need to know about writing #picturebooks! Listen now:
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#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast
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February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
BIG NEWS! 12 x 12 has a PODCAST! The 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast is ready to bring you #author, #illustrator, agent, & editor interviews & things you need to know about writing #picturebooks! Listen now:
12x12challenge.com/1...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast
12x12challenge.com/1...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast
We are SO LUCKY to have Karly Dizon joining us in #12x12 for the 3rd year to critique #picturebook pitches and first pages. 4 sessions to get real-time, live feedback from an agent! You MUST be a member to attend & submit your pitches/pages. Join today #kidlit 12x12challenge.com/m...
February 11, 2026 at 10:33 PM
We are SO LUCKY to have Karly Dizon joining us in #12x12 for the 3rd year to critique #picturebook pitches and first pages. 4 sessions to get real-time, live feedback from an agent! You MUST be a member to attend & submit your pitches/pages. Join today #kidlit 12x12challenge.com/m...
It's really special when both the top and honor spot of any given award go to your members! Congratulations to @rajanilarocca.bsky.social & @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for their #SCBWI Golden Kite wins in the nonfiction for younger readers category! So proud of you both.
February 11, 2026 at 9:43 PM
It's really special when both the top and honor spot of any given award go to your members! Congratulations to @rajanilarocca.bsky.social & @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for their #SCBWI Golden Kite wins in the nonfiction for younger readers category! So proud of you both.
Multi-published author-illustrator Ann Koffsky reveals how 12 x 12 motivates her to write more and to get her work out into the world.
2026 registrations ends SUNDAY (2/15)! Join now: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
2026 registrations ends SUNDAY (2/15)! Join now: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
February 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Multi-published author-illustrator Ann Koffsky reveals how 12 x 12 motivates her to write more and to get her work out into the world.
2026 registrations ends SUNDAY (2/15)! Join now: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
2026 registrations ends SUNDAY (2/15)! Join now: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
At #12x12PB, we LOVE surprising our members with special extras. Thanks to @heidieys.bsky.social, we have one this week. She will publish her 50th(!!) book this year, and is offering a members-only AMA on Thurs. Join us! 12x12challenge.com/membership #kidlit #kidlitart
February 11, 2026 at 1:04 AM
At #12x12PB, we LOVE surprising our members with special extras. Thanks to @heidieys.bsky.social, we have one this week. She will publish her 50th(!!) book this year, and is offering a members-only AMA on Thurs. Join us! 12x12challenge.com/membership #kidlit #kidlitart
You WILL want to catch this replay, but you need to be a #12x12pb member. Only 5 days left to join. 12x12challenge.com/membership.
Words of wisdom for finding the heart of your story by Daria Peoples for @12x12challenge.bsky.social. Catch the replay, if you can. #ChildrensBooks, #WritingCommunity. 📚
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 AM
You WILL want to catch this replay, but you need to be a #12x12pb member. Only 5 days left to join. 12x12challenge.com/membership.
Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @authorlauragehl.bsky.social!
📚 ATTACK BUNNIES, illustrated by Julia Patton and published by Beaming Books, is now available.
Find it here: buff.ly/2rcNNaa
#kidlit
📚 ATTACK BUNNIES, illustrated by Julia Patton and published by Beaming Books, is now available.
Find it here: buff.ly/2rcNNaa
#kidlit
February 10, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @authorlauragehl.bsky.social!
📚 ATTACK BUNNIES, illustrated by Julia Patton and published by Beaming Books, is now available.
Find it here: buff.ly/2rcNNaa
#kidlit
📚 ATTACK BUNNIES, illustrated by Julia Patton and published by Beaming Books, is now available.
Find it here: buff.ly/2rcNNaa
#kidlit
Author Christine Alemshah reveals how the 12 x 12 #writingcommunity keeps her going at every stage of her writing career—from just starting to write #picturebooks to published author.
Sign up before registration ends 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky
Sign up before registration ends 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky
February 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Author Christine Alemshah reveals how the 12 x 12 #writingcommunity keeps her going at every stage of her writing career—from just starting to write #picturebooks to published author.
Sign up before registration ends 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky
Sign up before registration ends 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to Heather Gallagher! 🎉
📚MY BROTHER THE ORANGUTAN, published by Stag Beetle Books, is available.
Find it here: buff.ly/2rcNNaa
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚MY BROTHER THE ORANGUTAN, published by Stag Beetle Books, is available.
Find it here: buff.ly/2rcNNaa
#kidlit #12x12PB
February 9, 2026 at 10:43 PM
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to Heather Gallagher! 🎉
📚MY BROTHER THE ORANGUTAN, published by Stag Beetle Books, is available.
Find it here: buff.ly/2rcNNaa
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚MY BROTHER THE ORANGUTAN, published by Stag Beetle Books, is available.
Find it here: buff.ly/2rcNNaa
#kidlit #12x12PB
Not a #12x12PB member yet? Join now to access our February webinar with Daria Peoples! 📚
She’ll be sharing tips on using “Rainbow Story Arcs” for stronger picture book storytelling. Webinar access and replays are members-only.
Sign up: buff.ly/Nwuvcsp
She’ll be sharing tips on using “Rainbow Story Arcs” for stronger picture book storytelling. Webinar access and replays are members-only.
Sign up: buff.ly/Nwuvcsp
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Not a #12x12PB member yet? Join now to access our February webinar with Daria Peoples! 📚
She’ll be sharing tips on using “Rainbow Story Arcs” for stronger picture book storytelling. Webinar access and replays are members-only.
Sign up: buff.ly/Nwuvcsp
She’ll be sharing tips on using “Rainbow Story Arcs” for stronger picture book storytelling. Webinar access and replays are members-only.
Sign up: buff.ly/Nwuvcsp
Just 2 days to go! 📣
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with @evawongnava.bsky.social, author of THE MOON RABBIT! Discover how this book went from inspiration to bookstores everywhere!
📅 Wednesday, February 11th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT
Sign up here: buff.ly/X9hbweG
#kidlit #12x12PB
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with @evawongnava.bsky.social, author of THE MOON RABBIT! Discover how this book went from inspiration to bookstores everywhere!
📅 Wednesday, February 11th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT
Sign up here: buff.ly/X9hbweG
#kidlit #12x12PB
February 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Just 2 days to go! 📣
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with @evawongnava.bsky.social, author of THE MOON RABBIT! Discover how this book went from inspiration to bookstores everywhere!
📅 Wednesday, February 11th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT
Sign up here: buff.ly/X9hbweG
#kidlit #12x12PB
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with @evawongnava.bsky.social, author of THE MOON RABBIT! Discover how this book went from inspiration to bookstores everywhere!
📅 Wednesday, February 11th at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT
Sign up here: buff.ly/X9hbweG
#kidlit #12x12PB
Author Charlotte Offsay reveals how the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge supported her on her way to multiple published books! Join today. Registration ends SUNDAY, 2/15. Join here:
www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
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February 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Author Charlotte Offsay reveals how the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge supported her on her way to multiple published books! Join today. Registration ends SUNDAY, 2/15. Join here:
www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
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You don't need to go to the #superbowl to see a Bad Bunny. Just pick up #12x12PB member Laura Gehl and illustrator Julia Patton's #picturebook ATTACK BUNNIES! Hot off the presses THIS WEEK (Feb. 10), and available for pre-order.
February 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
You don't need to go to the #superbowl to see a Bad Bunny. Just pick up #12x12PB member Laura Gehl and illustrator Julia Patton's #picturebook ATTACK BUNNIES! Hot off the presses THIS WEEK (Feb. 10), and available for pre-order.
Just 1 week left to join the 2026 #12x12PB Writing Challenge! ⏳
If you’re looking for structure, support, and a picture book community to grow with this year, don’t wait. Registration closes soon.
Sign up: buff.ly/X2zxA48
If you’re looking for structure, support, and a picture book community to grow with this year, don’t wait. Registration closes soon.
Sign up: buff.ly/X2zxA48
February 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Just 1 week left to join the 2026 #12x12PB Writing Challenge! ⏳
If you’re looking for structure, support, and a picture book community to grow with this year, don’t wait. Registration closes soon.
Sign up: buff.ly/X2zxA48
If you’re looking for structure, support, and a picture book community to grow with this year, don’t wait. Registration closes soon.
Sign up: buff.ly/X2zxA48
Go ahead and watch the #SuperBowl today, but then join #12x12PB so you can be the GOAT of #picturebook writing! #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting
February 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Go ahead and watch the #SuperBowl today, but then join #12x12PB so you can be the GOAT of #picturebook writing! #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting
Call me! Are you a #picturebook author or illustrator with questions about whether you should join #12x12pb? Book a free 15 min. call with Julie. If it's not a fit, we'll tell you. But if it IS a fit, we don't want you to miss the deadline! #kidlit #kidlitart 12x12challenge.com/calljulie
February 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Call me! Are you a #picturebook author or illustrator with questions about whether you should join #12x12pb? Book a free 15 min. call with Julie. If it's not a fit, we'll tell you. But if it IS a fit, we don't want you to miss the deadline! #kidlit #kidlitart 12x12challenge.com/calljulie
Huge congratulations!
February 8, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Huge congratulations!
Author-Illustrator @sharonfj.bsky.social shares what she discovered when she joined the 12 x 12 #PictureBook Writing Challenge.
2 x 12 membership can benefit YOU too! www.12x12challenge.c...
Hurry! Registration ends 2/15.
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
2 x 12 membership can benefit YOU too! www.12x12challenge.c...
Hurry! Registration ends 2/15.
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
February 8, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Author-Illustrator @sharonfj.bsky.social shares what she discovered when she joined the 12 x 12 #PictureBook Writing Challenge.
2 x 12 membership can benefit YOU too! www.12x12challenge.c...
Hurry! Registration ends 2/15.
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
2 x 12 membership can benefit YOU too! www.12x12challenge.c...
Hurry! Registration ends 2/15.
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
In #12x12PB, it's not 67. It's 97! #Bookbirthdays, that is. In 2025, we celebrated 97 member book birthdays! And that's just one year. Our members have published 1000+ #picturebooks over the years. Want us to share YOURS? Join at 12x12challenge.com/membership #kidlit #kidlitart
February 8, 2026 at 12:57 AM
In #12x12PB, it's not 67. It's 97! #Bookbirthdays, that is. In 2025, we celebrated 97 member book birthdays! And that's just one year. Our members have published 1000+ #picturebooks over the years. Want us to share YOURS? Join at 12x12challenge.com/membership #kidlit #kidlitart
Burt and Ernie. Frog and Toad. Elephant and Piggie. Life is more fun with a partner. Come meet Julie’s right-hand gal & podcast co-host Kelli Panique in the newest episode of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast!
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#amwriting #podcast #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
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#amwriting #podcast #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
February 7, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Burt and Ernie. Frog and Toad. Elephant and Piggie. Life is more fun with a partner. Come meet Julie’s right-hand gal & podcast co-host Kelli Panique in the newest episode of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast!
12x12challenge.com/p...
#amwriting #podcast #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
12x12challenge.com/p...
#amwriting #podcast #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
Meet this month’s #12x12PB Featured Agents, Adria Goetz of @ktliterary.bsky.social and Rob Broder of Martin Literary Management!
Head to the blog to learn more about what they’re looking for in #picturebooks:
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Head to the blog to learn more about what they’re looking for in #picturebooks:
buff.ly/EEC8wZt
February 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Meet this month’s #12x12PB Featured Agents, Adria Goetz of @ktliterary.bsky.social and Rob Broder of Martin Literary Management!
Head to the blog to learn more about what they’re looking for in #picturebooks:
buff.ly/EEC8wZt
Head to the blog to learn more about what they’re looking for in #picturebooks:
buff.ly/EEC8wZt