Laura Roettiger
@ljrwritenow.bsky.social
KidLit Author, Photographer, Educator
2 trad pub #PB #STEM + #Kindness
Here to connect with #Teachers, #Librarians, #Kidlit #Edusky
https://lauraroettigerbooks.com/
@picturebookgold.bsky.social 🚫DM
#HaikuSaturday #WordlessWednesday
2 trad pub #PB #STEM + #Kindness
Here to connect with #Teachers, #Librarians, #Kidlit #Edusky
https://lauraroettigerbooks.com/
@picturebookgold.bsky.social 🚫DM
#HaikuSaturday #WordlessWednesday
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Laura Roettiger
@ljrwritenow.bsky.social
· Dec 16
I’m happy to be back as a returning mentor in this program! #SCBWI #picturebooks #WritingCommunity 📝📚
Sad news. As a teenage girl fighting cancer, Ofelia Torres had enough to worry about without ICE overreach detaining her father. He was not “the worst of the worst.”
💔 May her memory be a blessing
💔 May her memory be a blessing
Ofelia Torres, the teenage Chicago Public Schools student whose fight against cancer while her father was detained by ICE came to represent the federal government's overreach during Operation Midway Blitz, has died. Brave young woman. I will never forget her. RIP.
February 15, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Sad news. As a teenage girl fighting cancer, Ofelia Torres had enough to worry about without ICE overreach detaining her father. He was not “the worst of the worst.”
💔 May her memory be a blessing
💔 May her memory be a blessing
In honor of #HaikuSaturday and #ValentinesDay I’m sharing a fun 📸 of Charlie showing his appreciation for a special treat. #photography #dogs
peanut butter treat
eyes and tongue show gratitude
happiness and joy 💕 🐾
peanut butter treat
eyes and tongue show gratitude
happiness and joy 💕 🐾
February 15, 2026 at 2:02 AM
In honor of #HaikuSaturday and #ValentinesDay I’m sharing a fun 📸 of Charlie showing his appreciation for a special treat. #photography #dogs
peanut butter treat
eyes and tongue show gratitude
happiness and joy 💕 🐾
peanut butter treat
eyes and tongue show gratitude
happiness and joy 💕 🐾
#WhyILove12x12PB
📚 #community
📚 #critiques
📚 #webinars
📚 #authorsupport
📚 #FridayDanceParty
📚 #BookReviews
📚 #friendships
📚 #community
📚 #critiques
📚 #webinars
📚 #authorsupport
📚 #FridayDanceParty
📚 #BookReviews
📚 #friendships
Happy Valentine's Day! 💌 We LOVE our members. Members, what do you love about #12x12PB? Repost or reply and use hashtag #whyilove12x12PB!
Want to join us? TOMORROW is the deadline! Visit 12x12challenge.com/m.... #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting #writingcommunity"
Want to join us? TOMORROW is the deadline! Visit 12x12challenge.com/m.... #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting #writingcommunity"
February 14, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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There's LOTS of #amwriting advice online, but how do you know if it's good? LIGHTS AT NIGHT author Tasha Hilderman | Writer shares why she trusts the #12x12pb #writingcommunity & you can too! Registration ends TOMORROW: www.12x12challenge.c...
#picturebook #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity
#picturebook #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity
February 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
There's LOTS of #amwriting advice online, but how do you know if it's good? LIGHTS AT NIGHT author Tasha Hilderman | Writer shares why she trusts the #12x12pb #writingcommunity & you can too! Registration ends TOMORROW: www.12x12challenge.c...
#picturebook #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity
#picturebook #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity
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Happy Valentine's Day! 💌 We LOVE our members. Members, what do you love about #12x12PB? Repost or reply and use hashtag #whyilove12x12PB!
Want to join us? TOMORROW is the deadline! Visit 12x12challenge.com/m.... #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting #writingcommunity"
Want to join us? TOMORROW is the deadline! Visit 12x12challenge.com/m.... #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting #writingcommunity"
February 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! 💌 We LOVE our members. Members, what do you love about #12x12PB? Repost or reply and use hashtag #whyilove12x12PB!
Want to join us? TOMORROW is the deadline! Visit 12x12challenge.com/m.... #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting #writingcommunity"
Want to join us? TOMORROW is the deadline! Visit 12x12challenge.com/m.... #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting #writingcommunity"
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Happy Valentine's Day! 💘
Check out these #picturebooks by our #12x12PB members:
📚 VALENTINES FOR ALL: ESTHER HOWLAND CAPTURES AMERICA'S HEART by @nchurnin
📚 YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by Rajani Larocca
📚 VALENSLIME by @jrkeller80
📚 THIS IS NOT A VALENTINE by @carterhiggins
Check out these #picturebooks by our #12x12PB members:
📚 VALENTINES FOR ALL: ESTHER HOWLAND CAPTURES AMERICA'S HEART by @nchurnin
📚 YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by Rajani Larocca
📚 VALENSLIME by @jrkeller80
📚 THIS IS NOT A VALENTINE by @carterhiggins
February 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! 💘
Check out these #picturebooks by our #12x12PB members:
📚 VALENTINES FOR ALL: ESTHER HOWLAND CAPTURES AMERICA'S HEART by @nchurnin
📚 YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by Rajani Larocca
📚 VALENSLIME by @jrkeller80
📚 THIS IS NOT A VALENTINE by @carterhiggins
Check out these #picturebooks by our #12x12PB members:
📚 VALENTINES FOR ALL: ESTHER HOWLAND CAPTURES AMERICA'S HEART by @nchurnin
📚 YOUR ONE AND ONLY HEART by Rajani Larocca
📚 VALENSLIME by @jrkeller80
📚 THIS IS NOT A VALENTINE by @carterhiggins
#Writing #WritingCommunity Don’t miss #12X12PB signups end in 2 days!
Do it now! Put yourself first! #ValentinesDay a gift that lasts all year ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼
Do it now! Put yourself first! #ValentinesDay a gift that lasts all year ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼
February 14, 2026 at 3:16 AM
#Writing #WritingCommunity Don’t miss #12X12PB signups end in 2 days!
Do it now! Put yourself first! #ValentinesDay a gift that lasts all year ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼
Do it now! Put yourself first! #ValentinesDay a gift that lasts all year ✍🏼✍🏼✍🏼
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What makes the 12 x 12 #PictureBook Challenge so perfect for kidlit writers of all experiences? Marcie Colleen reveals what the community means to her and why you should join today! Registration ends 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
February 14, 2026 at 12:18 AM
What makes the 12 x 12 #PictureBook Challenge so perfect for kidlit writers of all experiences? Marcie Colleen reveals what the community means to her and why you should join today! Registration ends 2/15: www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Reposted by Laura Roettiger
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
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We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART by @cindyschrauben.bsky.social, illustrated by @schadefox.bsky.social (The Little Press Publishing)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
February 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART by @cindyschrauben.bsky.social, illustrated by @schadefox.bsky.social (The Little Press Publishing)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-... (+ more ways to win)
Check out this amazing list of #GraphicNovels
for Children from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social including THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG
#Booksky
for Children from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social including THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG
#Booksky
I'm so grateful that @amlibraryassoc selected my book as one of the 2025 Best #GraphicNovels for Children. See the entire list at ala.org/gncrt/lists/...
Simon Kids
@thetobiasagency
Simon Kids
@thetobiasagency
February 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Check out this amazing list of #GraphicNovels
for Children from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social including THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG
#Booksky
for Children from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social including THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG
#Booksky
Reposted by Laura Roettiger
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
www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
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
www.12x12challenge.c...
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity
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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
Reposted by Laura Roettiger
AI commercial: “make a feel good ad where we completely gloss over the fact that people willingly hand over all their photos, including of their children, to use this tool. “
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February 9, 2026 at 1:56 AM
AI commercial: “make a feel good ad where we completely gloss over the fact that people willingly hand over all their photos, including of their children, to use this tool. “
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Reposted by Laura Roettiger
I want America to be a country where singing Spanish during a 15minute halftime show doesn't cause more shock than rich men r*ping children over decades
#BadBunny #SuperBowl #HalfTimeShow #SuperBowl2026 #SuperBowlLX #NFL #Football #GameDay #RememberTheEpsteinVictims #tRumpIsARapist #FuckIce #IceOut
#BadBunny #SuperBowl #HalfTimeShow #SuperBowl2026 #SuperBowlLX #NFL #Football #GameDay #RememberTheEpsteinVictims #tRumpIsARapist #FuckIce #IceOut
February 8, 2026 at 11:39 PM
I want America to be a country where singing Spanish during a 15minute halftime show doesn't cause more shock than rich men r*ping children over decades
#BadBunny #SuperBowl #HalfTimeShow #SuperBowl2026 #SuperBowlLX #NFL #Football #GameDay #RememberTheEpsteinVictims #tRumpIsARapist #FuckIce #IceOut
#BadBunny #SuperBowl #HalfTimeShow #SuperBowl2026 #SuperBowlLX #NFL #Football #GameDay #RememberTheEpsteinVictims #tRumpIsARapist #FuckIce #IceOut
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FYI: There’s a new bill that makes it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote. Join me and @standupamerica.bsky.social in urging Congress to vote NO on the SAVE Act: act.standupamerica.com/letters/no-o...
Vote NO on the SAVE Act!
The SAVE Act is a trick to undermine our voting rights. Urge Congress to vote no on the SAVE ACT.
act.standupamerica.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
FYI: There’s a new bill that makes it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote. Join me and @standupamerica.bsky.social in urging Congress to vote NO on the SAVE Act: act.standupamerica.com/letters/no-o...
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Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @teresarobeson.com! Discover how Bruce Lee introduced gung fu to millions in this graphic novel by APALA Award–winning author Teresa Robeson & Eisner-nominated, APALA Honor–winning illustrator Ryan Inzana.
readyourworld.org/2026-author-...
#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
readyourworld.org/2026-author-...
#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
February 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @teresarobeson.com! Discover how Bruce Lee introduced gung fu to millions in this graphic novel by APALA Award–winning author Teresa Robeson & Eisner-nominated, APALA Honor–winning illustrator Ryan Inzana.
readyourworld.org/2026-author-...
#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
readyourworld.org/2026-author-...
#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 26, 2026 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
manuscriptwishlist.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
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The public made noise for Liam Ramos and it got him released from Dilley.
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
February 6, 2026 at 12:08 AM
The public made noise for Liam Ramos and it got him released from Dilley.
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
Reposted by Laura Roettiger
NEW 12x12 Picture Book #Podcast episode: Valerie Bolling talks about why she renews her #12x12pb membership every year, why she challenges herself to write different types of #picturebooks, & SO much more! Listen now: 12x12challenge.com/p...
#amwriting #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity
#amwriting #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity
February 6, 2026 at 1:10 AM
NEW 12x12 Picture Book #Podcast episode: Valerie Bolling talks about why she renews her #12x12pb membership every year, why she challenges herself to write different types of #picturebooks, & SO much more! Listen now: 12x12challenge.com/p...
#amwriting #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity
#amwriting #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity
Reposted by Laura Roettiger
Operation Metro Surge is hurting small business and doing long-term damage to Minnesota’s economy.
It’s time for this campaign of retribution to end.
www.kare11.com/article/news...
It’s time for this campaign of retribution to end.
www.kare11.com/article/news...
New data shows Minneapolis economy reeling since ICE's Operation Metro Surge began
The director of community planning and economic development estimates the city is losing $10 to $20 million every week.
www.kare11.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Operation Metro Surge is hurting small business and doing long-term damage to Minnesota’s economy.
It’s time for this campaign of retribution to end.
www.kare11.com/article/news...
It’s time for this campaign of retribution to end.
www.kare11.com/article/news...
Reposted by Laura Roettiger
Federal immigration goons have repeatedly shot at drivers.
February 6, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Federal immigration goons have repeatedly shot at drivers.
Reposted by Laura Roettiger
"This February, #12x12PB celebrates Black History Month by by celebrating Black picture book creators whose stories, voices, and lived experiences enrich children’s literature — and our 12 x 12 community — every single day.
bookshop.org/lists/12-x-1...
#BlackHistoryMonth"
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#BlackHistoryMonth"
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 AM
"This February, #12x12PB celebrates Black History Month by by celebrating Black picture book creators whose stories, voices, and lived experiences enrich children’s literature — and our 12 x 12 community — every single day.
bookshop.org/lists/12-x-1...
#BlackHistoryMonth"
bookshop.org/lists/12-x-1...
#BlackHistoryMonth"