Naz Ford
@nazfordwrites.bsky.social
NV SCBWI, 12x12, kidlit author, girl+pup mom, part-time professor, poetry & prose enthusiast, professional volunteer...social media amateur. rep'd @christiemegill.bsky.social @thecatagency.bsky.social
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Today, Kirkus Reviews announced the 18 finalists for the 2025 Kirkus Prize, in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, and Young Readers’ Literature.
Here are the finalists for the 2025 Kirkus Prize.
Today, Kirkus Reviews announced the 18 finalists for the 2025 Kirkus Prize, in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, and Young Readers’ Literature. Finalists are chosen from the pool of writers wh…
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August 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Still a couple of spots left!
Non-member registration is open for our upcoming Adult/YA SFF workshop with Naomi Davis at Bookends Literary. This is a great opportunity to get market and editorial feedback on your opening chapters! find out more and register at app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...
August 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Still a couple of spots left!
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Happy Book Birthday to THE ZOMBEES, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @kalyquarles.bsky.social--a picture book dream team!
Don't miss this funny, adorable picture book with a fun unexpected twist and lots of heart at a bookstore near you!
Congratulations, Justin and Kaly!
Don't miss this funny, adorable picture book with a fun unexpected twist and lots of heart at a bookstore near you!
Congratulations, Justin and Kaly!
July 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Happy Book Birthday to THE ZOMBEES, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @kalyquarles.bsky.social--a picture book dream team!
Don't miss this funny, adorable picture book with a fun unexpected twist and lots of heart at a bookstore near you!
Congratulations, Justin and Kaly!
Don't miss this funny, adorable picture book with a fun unexpected twist and lots of heart at a bookstore near you!
Congratulations, Justin and Kaly!
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Curious how other writers went from idea to book deal? 📚💫
Watch real #12x12PB members share their journeys in our Success Stories playlist—full of rejections, wins, and aha moments.
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Watch real #12x12PB members share their journeys in our Success Stories playlist—full of rejections, wins, and aha moments.
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June 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Curious how other writers went from idea to book deal? 📚💫
Watch real #12x12PB members share their journeys in our Success Stories playlist—full of rejections, wins, and aha moments.
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Watch real #12x12PB members share their journeys in our Success Stories playlist—full of rejections, wins, and aha moments.
🎥 buff.ly/0MFtjG2
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#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.
Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.
Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 2: REVIVING THE DEAD: Six Ways to Breathe Life into a Beloved (but Stale) Tale by Shannon Stocker(6/24/2025)
#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2
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June 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.
Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.
Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
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These manuscripts aren't rolling over in their graves anymore. Come back all this week for more great tools to make that #KidLit zombie un-funeral (or un-birthday party?) a reality!
Want to join in the fun? sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#KidlitZombieWeek 2025 #WriterSky #WriingCommunity
Want to join in the fun? sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#KidlitZombieWeek 2025 #WriterSky #WriingCommunity
June 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
These manuscripts aren't rolling over in their graves anymore. Come back all this week for more great tools to make that #KidLit zombie un-funeral (or un-birthday party?) a reality!
Want to join in the fun? sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#KidlitZombieWeek 2025 #WriterSky #WriingCommunity
Want to join in the fun? sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#KidlitZombieWeek 2025 #WriterSky #WriingCommunity
Had a great time visiting #austin #atx favorites like #amysicecreams #museumoficecream #firstlightbooks & #bookpeoplekids (where I spotted a few #NVSCBWI PALs on the shelves #axieoh #ellenhopkins!)
June 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Had a great time visiting #austin #atx favorites like #amysicecreams #museumoficecream #firstlightbooks & #bookpeoplekids (where I spotted a few #NVSCBWI PALs on the shelves #axieoh #ellenhopkins!)
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We're 🤩🤩 to offer a BIG prize for #KidlitZombieWeek 💙🧟♀️🧟♂️ We're giving a 'Pitch Packet Critique' that includes a critique of one of your query letters plus 5-7 of your additional picture book pitches! Hooray! And BRAINS!
#kidlit #picturebooks #authors #illustrators #critique #pb
#kidlit #picturebooks #authors #illustrators #critique #pb
June 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We're 🤩🤩 to offer a BIG prize for #KidlitZombieWeek 💙🧟♀️🧟♂️ We're giving a 'Pitch Packet Critique' that includes a critique of one of your query letters plus 5-7 of your additional picture book pitches! Hooray! And BRAINS!
#kidlit #picturebooks #authors #illustrators #critique #pb
#kidlit #picturebooks #authors #illustrators #critique #pb
We are thrilled to be welcoming @annmrose.bsky.social for this upcoming YA/Adult Opening Pages workshop:) Nonmember registration now open and we have a couple of spots still free! More info at app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...
June 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
@NVSCBWI Let's talk about word choice in #kidlit! Come to #EastLasVegasLibrary June 1 at 3:30pm #writingcommunity. Thanks @lvccld for hosting this series! More information -https://www.scbwi.org/regions/nevada
#lasvegaswriters #picturebooks #lovebooks #lovelibraries #MiddleGradebooks #YAbooks
#lasvegaswriters #picturebooks #lovebooks #lovelibraries #MiddleGradebooks #YAbooks
May 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
@NVSCBWI Let's talk about word choice in #kidlit! Come to #EastLasVegasLibrary June 1 at 3:30pm #writingcommunity. Thanks @lvccld for hosting this series! More information -https://www.scbwi.org/regions/nevada
#lasvegaswriters #picturebooks #lovebooks #lovelibraries #MiddleGradebooks #YAbooks
#lasvegaswriters #picturebooks #lovebooks #lovelibraries #MiddleGradebooks #YAbooks
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (May 9): www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... Inside: @scbwi.bsky.social Summer Conference, Publicity, Combatting Isolation, more. Thanks Kira Sokolovskaia for the illustration, @penguinkids.bsky.social and Bright Matter Books for the PB & MG giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (5/9/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
www.kidlit411.com
May 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (May 9): www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... Inside: @scbwi.bsky.social Summer Conference, Publicity, Combatting Isolation, more. Thanks Kira Sokolovskaia for the illustration, @penguinkids.bsky.social and Bright Matter Books for the PB & MG giveaways.
Check it out! The lastest #NVSCBWI #WriteRiders newsletter is out!
May 1, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Check it out! The lastest #NVSCBWI #WriteRiders newsletter is out!
Congrats to all the winners and HMs! It was humbling to read the winning entries and realize so much could come from just #50preciouswords! And a round of applause for @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and this year's dedicated judges!
IT'S TIME TO REVEAL THE WINNERS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS FOR #50PRECIOUSWORDS!! Huge thanks to my judges, prize donors, and of course, to all 586 brave writers who submitted their precious words! You are ALL winners in my book! viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...
April 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Congrats to all the winners and HMs! It was humbling to read the winning entries and realize so much could come from just #50preciouswords! And a round of applause for @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and this year's dedicated judges!
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Ask the Agent Question of the Day: What makes a story "High Concept" --is that the same thing as "commercial"?
My answer (with examples):
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My answer (with examples):
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What makes a story high concept? I keep seeing this word get tossed around by agents, but want to make sure I’m understanding its meaning. Is high-concept generally just something that can be explain…
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March 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Ask the Agent Question of the Day: What makes a story "High Concept" --is that the same thing as "commercial"?
My answer (with examples):
www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...
My answer (with examples):
www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...
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🎉 We Need Diverse Books Day is April 3rd!
#WeNeedDiverseBooksDay was created to celebrate a decade of WNDB’s efforts to diversify the publishing industry. This holiday is intended to highlight the importance of reading books that reflect our beautifully diverse world.
#WeNeedDiverseBooksDay was created to celebrate a decade of WNDB’s efforts to diversify the publishing industry. This holiday is intended to highlight the importance of reading books that reflect our beautifully diverse world.
March 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🎉 We Need Diverse Books Day is April 3rd!
#WeNeedDiverseBooksDay was created to celebrate a decade of WNDB’s efforts to diversify the publishing industry. This holiday is intended to highlight the importance of reading books that reflect our beautifully diverse world.
#WeNeedDiverseBooksDay was created to celebrate a decade of WNDB’s efforts to diversify the publishing industry. This holiday is intended to highlight the importance of reading books that reflect our beautifully diverse world.
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Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
March 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
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Huge thanks to @heidieys.bsky.social for an incredible #12x12PB Book Chat! 📚✨
We loved the insights about JANIE WRITES A PLAY! Members: Catch the replay.
Not a member? Get the free limited-time replay: www.12x12challenge.c...
#writer #booksforkids #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity
We loved the insights about JANIE WRITES A PLAY! Members: Catch the replay.
Not a member? Get the free limited-time replay: www.12x12challenge.c...
#writer #booksforkids #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity
March 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Huge thanks to @heidieys.bsky.social for an incredible #12x12PB Book Chat! 📚✨
We loved the insights about JANIE WRITES A PLAY! Members: Catch the replay.
Not a member? Get the free limited-time replay: www.12x12challenge.c...
#writer #booksforkids #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity
We loved the insights about JANIE WRITES A PLAY! Members: Catch the replay.
Not a member? Get the free limited-time replay: www.12x12challenge.c...
#writer #booksforkids #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity
Thanks @viviankirkfield and all the #50preciouswords judges and prize donors! There are so many fun, creative entries! Good luck to all the participants :)
March 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Thanks @viviankirkfield and all the #50preciouswords judges and prize donors! There are so many fun, creative entries! Good luck to all the participants :)
Thanks to those who already donated on my fundraising pg! We have a little friendly competition going, so if you wanna help a girl out... fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2030Readt...
Even better, my #LasVegasfriends can sign up to read to students or visit a classroom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Even better, my #LasVegasfriends can sign up to read to students or visit a classroom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thanks to those who already donated on my fundraising pg! We have a little friendly competition going, so if you wanna help a girl out... fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2030Readt...
Even better, my #LasVegasfriends can sign up to read to students or visit a classroom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Even better, my #LasVegasfriends can sign up to read to students or visit a classroom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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On sale, 34% off, on Amazon, in honor of #westernmonarchday. Learn about this amazing butterfly’s life cycle in my book #milkweedformonarchs by @beamingbooksmn. Art by Barajas. #monarch #monarchbutterfly #caterpillar #lifecycle #elementaryschool #elementaryschoolteacher #nonfiction #picturebook
February 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
On sale, 34% off, on Amazon, in honor of #westernmonarchday. Learn about this amazing butterfly’s life cycle in my book #milkweedformonarchs by @beamingbooksmn. Art by Barajas. #monarch #monarchbutterfly #caterpillar #lifecycle #elementaryschool #elementaryschoolteacher #nonfiction #picturebook
How cute is this!
1 MONTH TO GO!
What's that? Do I have my dates confused?
Nope. My release date was pushed back to 3/18, which means you have an extra week to enter the #giveaway!
Remember, you just need to preorder a copy (library requests count!), repost, and comment on the original post. Easy peasy.
#kidlit
What's that? Do I have my dates confused?
Nope. My release date was pushed back to 3/18, which means you have an extra week to enter the #giveaway!
Remember, you just need to preorder a copy (library requests count!), repost, and comment on the original post. Easy peasy.
#kidlit
PREORDER GIVEAWAY! Purchase or complete a library request for Ready to Smile Again and enter to win a handmade chipmunk stuffy! Makes a great gift bundle!
Comment and repost to enter. 2 winners will be drawn on 3/11/25!
Signed copies available from my local indie at annieblooms.com/book/9781957...
Comment and repost to enter. 2 winners will be drawn on 3/11/25!
Signed copies available from my local indie at annieblooms.com/book/9781957...
February 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
How cute is this!
Let's Rock #nevadareadingweek #nvreadingweek #TFANV #TFANevada
School Visits: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Donate:
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2030Readt...
School Visits: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Donate:
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2030Readt...
February 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Let's Rock #nevadareadingweek #nvreadingweek #TFANV #TFANevada
School Visits: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Donate:
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2030Readt...
School Visits: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Donate:
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2030Readt...