Shristi Vaidya - Children’s Book Writer
@shristivaidya.bsky.social
Picture book author 📚| #PBParty 2025 Finalist | #PBRisingStars 2024 Mentee ✨| #SpringFlingKidLit ‘24 winner 🌸 | SCBWI | #12X12challenge📖 |🇳🇵| LGBTQIA+ ally🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️⚧️
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Yechu’s heart sings & her feet dance in the muddy water as she plants rice. When modernization threatens the existence of her home & land, Yechu is devastated. With strong opposing forces against her, Yechu takes inspiration from sacred frogs🐸& tries to save her home🏡. #SkyPitch #POC #socialequity
A month ago I posted after submitting to #PBParty2025. Now, I'm delighted to annoucne that🎈I'm a #PBParty2025 finalist🎈Thanks to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all the #PBParty2025 judges. Thanks to @jlindseybooks.bsky.social and my #PBRS friends for your valuable feedback😍
March 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
A month ago I posted after submitting to #PBParty2025. Now, I'm delighted to annoucne that🎈I'm a #PBParty2025 finalist🎈Thanks to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all the #PBParty2025 judges. Thanks to @jlindseybooks.bsky.social and my #PBRS friends for your valuable feedback😍
Finally submitted 🥰🥰🥰 Goodluck to all the participants and immense thanks to @mindyalyseweiss for this incredible opportunity. Also thanks to all the judges, agents and editors for your participants ❤️❤️❤️
February 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Finally submitted 🥰🥰🥰 Goodluck to all the participants and immense thanks to @mindyalyseweiss for this incredible opportunity. Also thanks to all the judges, agents and editors for your participants ❤️❤️❤️
Buckle up for 2025 applications everyone :)
🍦✨ Calling all aspiring picture book authors and illustrators! Join us for our Third Annual Virtual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, January 28th from 8-9:30 PM Eastern!
Connect with the co-directors, meet past mentees, get insider tips on applying to the program + more!
Register at pbrisingstars.com
Connect with the co-directors, meet past mentees, get insider tips on applying to the program + more!
Register at pbrisingstars.com
January 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Buckle up for 2025 applications everyone :)
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Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win one query package (letter + first 10 pages/or first chapter) by @melissatyndall.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random.
(Day 4)
(Day 4)
December 4, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Join #RosebudAuthors & @thetobiasagency.bsky.social w/ our annual #SpreadTheJoy campaign. To win one query package (letter + first 10 pages/or first chapter) by @melissatyndall.bsky.social Follow go.bsky.app/Kvshpxt, comment below, and repost. Winners chosen at random.
(Day 4)
(Day 4)
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Surprise! At Home Author is hosting an online PB conference in January! We have 6 agents taking pitches and incredible presenters like Ivan Taurisano and Rosie J. Pova (and many more!) Registration goes live Black Friday! #WritingCommunity #pb
www.allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc-notify
www.allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc-notify
November 21, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Surprise! At Home Author is hosting an online PB conference in January! We have 6 agents taking pitches and incredible presenters like Ivan Taurisano and Rosie J. Pova (and many more!) Registration goes live Black Friday! #WritingCommunity #pb
www.allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc-notify
www.allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc-notify
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How can you give a gift to your favorite authors and illustrators that doesn't cost a penny?
Post a great review! Request their books at your library! Recommend their books to friends! psssst.... Thank You!!
Post a great review! Request their books at your library! Recommend their books to friends! psssst.... Thank You!!
November 16, 2024 at 2:16 PM
How can you give a gift to your favorite authors and illustrators that doesn't cost a penny?
Post a great review! Request their books at your library! Recommend their books to friends! psssst.... Thank You!!
Post a great review! Request their books at your library! Recommend their books to friends! psssst.... Thank You!!
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POETRY CONTEST!!
We're baaaaaaaack ... but this time it's for RHYMING VERSE for PB, MG, YA! Submissions open Monday, November 18.
My fellow judges are back: Michelle Heidenrich Barnes, Suzy Levinson, and Lou Piccolo. We can't wait to read your kidlit poems!
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
We're baaaaaaaack ... but this time it's for RHYMING VERSE for PB, MG, YA! Submissions open Monday, November 18.
My fellow judges are back: Michelle Heidenrich Barnes, Suzy Levinson, and Lou Piccolo. We can't wait to read your kidlit poems!
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
November 13, 2024 at 5:57 AM
POETRY CONTEST!!
We're baaaaaaaack ... but this time it's for RHYMING VERSE for PB, MG, YA! Submissions open Monday, November 18.
My fellow judges are back: Michelle Heidenrich Barnes, Suzy Levinson, and Lou Piccolo. We can't wait to read your kidlit poems!
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
We're baaaaaaaack ... but this time it's for RHYMING VERSE for PB, MG, YA! Submissions open Monday, November 18.
My fellow judges are back: Michelle Heidenrich Barnes, Suzy Levinson, and Lou Piccolo. We can't wait to read your kidlit poems!
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
Let’s go everyone :) #kidlit #skypitch I’ll try and interact as much as I can with the fellow authors ❤️ Goodluck everyone.
It’s officially #skypitch Wednesday, 10/23. Looking forward to reading great #picturebook pitches! Be positive and remember that this is our 1st attempt at this, and we are in a gradual process to prove pitch parties are viable here on Bluesky. Have fun and be positive!
October 23, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Yechu’s heart sings & her feet dance in the muddy water as she plants rice. When modernization threatens the existence of her home & land, Yechu is devastated. With strong opposing forces against her, Yechu takes inspiration from sacred frogs🐸& tries to save her home🏡. #SkyPitch #POC #socialequity
October 23, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Yechu’s heart sings & her feet dance in the muddy water as she plants rice. When modernization threatens the existence of her home & land, Yechu is devastated. With strong opposing forces against her, Yechu takes inspiration from sacred frogs🐸& tries to save her home🏡. #SkyPitch #POC #socialequity
Samridh, THE collector, is always looking for new treasures🌿 When he spots a stranded hedgehog🦔 he is overjoyed! However, Samridh has to make an important decision; a safe habitat for a living being or an extraordinary pet as a treasure 💎 #SkyPitch #PB #STEM #nature #POC
October 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Luva wants the perfect Newari feast to celebrate her favorite Aji turning 77 years, 7 months & 7 days old. She decorates & cooks with all her heart, until a critical item gets destroyed. Luva must save the day & host an event worthy of Aji! #Skypitch #PB #POC #intergenerational #SEL #cultural
October 23, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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Get ready, #skypitch is happening on Wednesday. boringstorybook.com/skypitch/
October 21, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Get ready, #skypitch is happening on Wednesday. boringstorybook.com/skypitch/
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October 17, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Hey all, this is my amazing CP 🥰 Connect with her 😊
June 16, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Hey all, this is my amazing CP 🥰 Connect with her 😊
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#kidlitzombieweek starts Monday! Do you have manuscripts you thought were dead? Join us to bring those zombies back to life w/ blog posts, discussions, & of course #prizes! Check all the details out here:
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Share and tag all your #amwriting #amrevising #kidlit friends
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Share and tag all your #amwriting #amrevising #kidlit friends
June 15, 2024 at 7:56 PM
#kidlitzombieweek starts Monday! Do you have manuscripts you thought were dead? Join us to bring those zombies back to life w/ blog posts, discussions, & of course #prizes! Check all the details out here:
sites.google.com/u/0/d/1uPxbh...
Share and tag all your #amwriting #amrevising #kidlit friends
sites.google.com/u/0/d/1uPxbh...
Share and tag all your #amwriting #amrevising #kidlit friends
Hi #kidlit community, I am a PB author who likes to write about my Nepali heritage. 2024 has been amazing so far. #PBParty, #SpringFlingKidLit2024 (winner), #12X12 member & the most amazing #PBRisingStars mentee to my fabulous mentor @srividhyavenkat ❤️Looking forward to more 🥰
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June 15, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Hi #kidlit community, I am a PB author who likes to write about my Nepali heritage. 2024 has been amazing so far. #PBParty, #SpringFlingKidLit2024 (winner), #12X12 member & the most amazing #PBRisingStars mentee to my fabulous mentor @srividhyavenkat ❤️Looking forward to more 🥰