Janet Frenck Sheets
@janetfrencksheets.bsky.social
Alaskan who's learned to thrive --well, survive--at 40 degrees below zero. I play hockey in winter, garden in summer, and read picture books year-round.
It's almost here! Congratulations to @briangehrlein.bsky.social and @jennharknee.bsky.social -- this is such a fun read-aloud! #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook
November 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It's almost here! Congratulations to @briangehrlein.bsky.social and @jennharknee.bsky.social -- this is such a fun read-aloud! #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook
Huge thanks to Canadian creator @debbieohi.com, who does so much to support the writing and illustrating community. #ireadcanadian
Best time to order books from indie bookstores is NOW, before holiday rush. Doing so helps support indies, helps you get ahead of gift shopping, helps book creators like me. 🙏🏽💛
My most recent: I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Read-aloud, Teacher's Guide, more: debbieohi.com/book/i-want-...
#KidLit
My most recent: I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Read-aloud, Teacher's Guide, more: debbieohi.com/book/i-want-...
#KidLit
November 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Huge thanks to Canadian creator @debbieohi.com, who does so much to support the writing and illustrating community. #ireadcanadian
Can't wait for this one to be published: STILL FRIENDS, by Canadians @troystory.bsky.social and Mike Deas. Troy is more than a great writer -- he's a great encourager, too.
It's Canadian Thanksgiving, and I'm super-thankful for these kind words.
“A charming tribute to the unrelenting and unconditional acceptance a dog gives.”
– Mike Boldt
“We could all stand to learn to love like a dog loves. Kids do it best, and every kid is going to fall for this book.”
– Adam Rex
“A charming tribute to the unrelenting and unconditional acceptance a dog gives.”
– Mike Boldt
“We could all stand to learn to love like a dog loves. Kids do it best, and every kid is going to fall for this book.”
– Adam Rex
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Can't wait for this one to be published: STILL FRIENDS, by Canadians @troystory.bsky.social and Mike Deas. Troy is more than a great writer -- he's a great encourager, too.
Another one on my to-read list, by Canadian author @caseylyall.bsky.social (A Spoonful of Frogs) and Nici Gregory.
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Another one on my to-read list, by Canadian author @caseylyall.bsky.social (A Spoonful of Frogs) and Nici Gregory.
I'm eager to read @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social's newest book, because I love everything this Canadian author writes.
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I'm eager to read @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social's newest book, because I love everything this Canadian author writes.
There are so many wonderful Canadian picture book writers. I wish I could highlight them all!
a red stamp that says des livres canadaiens pour moi
ALT: a red stamp that says des livres canadaiens pour moi
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November 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
There are so many wonderful Canadian picture book writers. I wish I could highlight them all!
What a great opportunity! Thanks, @carriekarnesfannin.bsky.social.
I‘m celebrating my debut PB UNIVERSE PIE deal with a PB BRAINSTORM giveaway!
Let’s take a dive into your (fic or NF) pitch & mss via Zoom. To enter, comment below with a GIF of your story’s vibe. OPEN TO AGENTED AND NONAGENTED!
Winner announced Fri, Nov. 7th @ 6 pm EST. #picturebooks #giveaway
Let’s take a dive into your (fic or NF) pitch & mss via Zoom. To enter, comment below with a GIF of your story’s vibe. OPEN TO AGENTED AND NONAGENTED!
Winner announced Fri, Nov. 7th @ 6 pm EST. #picturebooks #giveaway
a logo that says let 's brainstorm with a brain and a light bulb
ALT: a logo that says let 's brainstorm with a brain and a light bulb
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November 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
What a great opportunity! Thanks, @carriekarnesfannin.bsky.social.
This is the most helpful writing webinar I've ever found. It's packed with great tips, especially for picture book creators. And it's free! Thank you, @patzmiller.bsky.social.
Want your writing to be clear, concise and conversational? Here's a free, updated, 53-minute webinar of me sharing 10 tips to cut fluff from your copy.
If your work gets sleeker as a result, consider buying one of my books.
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#copyediting #kidlit #editing #revision #megakidlit
If your work gets sleeker as a result, consider buying one of my books.
lnkd.in/gnu-kiJY
#copyediting #kidlit #editing #revision #megakidlit
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is the most helpful writing webinar I've ever found. It's packed with great tips, especially for picture book creators. And it's free! Thank you, @patzmiller.bsky.social.
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Deadline:
October 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
October 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Deadline:
October 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
October 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
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How to Enter (pt. 2)
1) Purchase the book (10 pts)
2) Request it at library (5 pts)
3) Reshare this thread (3 entries)
4) Subscribe to Justin’s Substack (2 pts)
4) Follow justin on instagram (1 pts)
5) Follow me on Goodreads (1 pts)
6) Follow me on bluesky (1 pts)
7) Complete all the above (20 pts)
1) Purchase the book (10 pts)
2) Request it at library (5 pts)
3) Reshare this thread (3 entries)
4) Subscribe to Justin’s Substack (2 pts)
4) Follow justin on instagram (1 pts)
5) Follow me on Goodreads (1 pts)
6) Follow me on bluesky (1 pts)
7) Complete all the above (20 pts)
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
How to Enter (pt. 2)
1) Purchase the book (10 pts)
2) Request it at library (5 pts)
3) Reshare this thread (3 entries)
4) Subscribe to Justin’s Substack (2 pts)
4) Follow justin on instagram (1 pts)
5) Follow me on Goodreads (1 pts)
6) Follow me on bluesky (1 pts)
7) Complete all the above (20 pts)
1) Purchase the book (10 pts)
2) Request it at library (5 pts)
3) Reshare this thread (3 entries)
4) Subscribe to Justin’s Substack (2 pts)
4) Follow justin on instagram (1 pts)
5) Follow me on Goodreads (1 pts)
6) Follow me on bluesky (1 pts)
7) Complete all the above (20 pts)
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7 Ways to Enter:
Complete as little or as many of the following tasks and email proof to justincolonbooks@gmail.com
Justin’s handle is @justincolonbooks across all social media platforms where he is present.
(pt1)
Complete as little or as many of the following tasks and email proof to justincolonbooks@gmail.com
Justin’s handle is @justincolonbooks across all social media platforms where he is present.
(pt1)
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
7 Ways to Enter:
Complete as little or as many of the following tasks and email proof to justincolonbooks@gmail.com
Justin’s handle is @justincolonbooks across all social media platforms where he is present.
(pt1)
Complete as little or as many of the following tasks and email proof to justincolonbooks@gmail.com
Justin’s handle is @justincolonbooks across all social media platforms where he is present.
(pt1)
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PRIZE TWO (open to US AND International participants):
Picture book manuscript critique.
*Must be under 500 words. No rhyme.
Picture book manuscript critique.
*Must be under 500 words. No rhyme.
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
PRIZE TWO (open to US AND International participants):
Picture book manuscript critique.
*Must be under 500 words. No rhyme.
Picture book manuscript critique.
*Must be under 500 words. No rhyme.
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PRIZE INFO:
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One prize per winner.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One prize per winner.
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
PRIZE INFO:
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One prize per winner.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One prize per winner.
The deadline is almost here... (Deadline, how appropriate.)
PRIZE INFO:
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One prize per winner.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One prize per winner.
October 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The deadline is almost here... (Deadline, how appropriate.)
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PRIZE ONE (Open to US-based participants only):
1) Signed/personalized copy of The Zombees
2) 'Trick or Treat' mug with all candy featured in the photo below
3) Bookmark
4) Two stickers
1) Signed/personalized copy of The Zombees
2) 'Trick or Treat' mug with all candy featured in the photo below
3) Bookmark
4) Two stickers
October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
PRIZE ONE (Open to US-based participants only):
1) Signed/personalized copy of The Zombees
2) 'Trick or Treat' mug with all candy featured in the photo below
3) Bookmark
4) Two stickers
1) Signed/personalized copy of The Zombees
2) 'Trick or Treat' mug with all candy featured in the photo below
3) Bookmark
4) Two stickers
It's almost here...#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook
October 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It's almost here...#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook
I'd say I "pebbled" ReVISIONweek 2025...made progress on a manuscript, but still want to make it stronger. What a great event! Thanks to @laurenkerstein.bsky.social, @shannonstocker.bsky.social, Lynne Marie, and everyone who shared revision tips.
October 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I'd say I "pebbled" ReVISIONweek 2025...made progress on a manuscript, but still want to make it stronger. What a great event! Thanks to @laurenkerstein.bsky.social, @shannonstocker.bsky.social, Lynne Marie, and everyone who shared revision tips.
It's the perfect week to read this book!
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE ZOMBEES, by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Katy Quarles (Simon & Shuster BFYR), out now.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)
October 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
It's the perfect week to read this book!
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#ReVISIONweek Day Five is up! Learn the Magic of Musicality with @shannonstocker.bsky.social
Today's writing goals:
1. Begin revising back matter with musicality and kid-sensibility in mind.
2. Read and review mentor texts.
3. Take a walk.
What are your goals?
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
Today's writing goals:
1. Begin revising back matter with musicality and kid-sensibility in mind.
2. Read and review mentor texts.
3. Take a walk.
What are your goals?
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
October 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#ReVISIONweek Day Five is up! Learn the Magic of Musicality with @shannonstocker.bsky.social
Today's writing goals:
1. Begin revising back matter with musicality and kid-sensibility in mind.
2. Read and review mentor texts.
3. Take a walk.
What are your goals?
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
Today's writing goals:
1. Begin revising back matter with musicality and kid-sensibility in mind.
2. Read and review mentor texts.
3. Take a walk.
What are your goals?
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
Channel your inner actor: this book cries out for dramatic readings. #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social @jennharknee.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Channel your inner actor: this book cries out for dramatic readings. #ThisIsNotASleepyBearBook @briangehrlein.bsky.social @jennharknee.bsky.social
Querying? This is a great opportunity.
Check out this amazing opportunity from agent Ashlee MacCallum and #SeasonsOfKidLit!
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside!
Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Querying? This is a great opportunity.
I enjoyed reading how Laura's faith influences her work. Congratulations, Laura and Farah!
Would you like to own a copy of my latest illustrated book with Laura Sassi?
Then take a look at heathers blog with an interview with Laura too! 🧡🎃
Open to US only.
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
Then take a look at heathers blog with an interview with Laura too! 🧡🎃
Open to US only.
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
Everyone can enter into drawing of book prizes from #seasonsofkidlit. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... This book looks wonderful! Written by Laura Sassi and illustrated by @fawa.bsky.social Seasons of Kidlit is run by @authorhmacht.bsky.social and @literallylynne.bsky.social #kidlit
October 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I enjoyed reading how Laura's faith influences her work. Congratulations, Laura and Farah!
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Seasons of Kidlit about how the story of Vampire Jam Sandwich came to be. Check it out and enter to win a signed copy! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
Trick or Treat with Casey Lyall!
Hi, readers, writers, and jam lovers, too! You’re in for a super exciting (and tasty) treat today -author Casey Lyall is here to share another book jam-packed with humor, fright, and fun!Vampire Jam S...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I had the pleasure of chatting with Seasons of Kidlit about how the story of Vampire Jam Sandwich came to be. Check it out and enter to win a signed copy! www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...