Stephanie Maksymiw
@storiesbystephm.bsky.social
PB author | #SCBWI | #amquerying | 2025 #KidlitChuckleChallenge Winner, #50PreciousWords HM | 2024 #PitchMe Finalist, #kidschoicekidlitwritingcontest Winner, #50PreciousWords HM
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Happy Halloween 👻🎃
Wearing my cat ears today!
Wearing my cat ears today!
October 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Happy Halloween 👻🎃
Wearing my cat ears today!
Wearing my cat ears today!
Anyone know what happened to the website for Bushel and Peck? bushelandpeckbooks.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Anyone know what happened to the website for Bushel and Peck? bushelandpeckbooks.com
When you buy a handmade ceramic bowl that inspires a new story idea, you no longer feel guilty about the price 😆
a man with a mustache is sitting at a table and says `` i regret nothing , the end . ''
ALT: a man with a mustache is sitting at a table and says `` i regret nothing , the end . ''
media.tenor.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
When you buy a handmade ceramic bowl that inspires a new story idea, you no longer feel guilty about the price 😆
I almost didn't enter. Lesson learned, take a chance!
OMGoodness, #kidlit friends! You are all so funny. 😂 It was so difficult (yet so very fun) judging the #KidlitChuckleChallenge entries this year!
I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨
Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉
I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨
Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉
September 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I almost didn't enter. Lesson learned, take a chance!
Celebrate National Elephant Appreciation Day with author Melody C. Peugh and her book Me & Lavender, illustrated by Eve Farb. #SeasonsOfKidLit 🐘
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
Celebrate National Elephant Day with Melody C. Peugh!
Hi, readers, writers, and elephant lovers of all sorts! Today is National Elephant Appreciation Day and we have the perfect treat in store. Author Melody C. Peugh is with us today sharing her debut bo...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Celebrate National Elephant Appreciation Day with author Melody C. Peugh and her book Me & Lavender, illustrated by Eve Farb. #SeasonsOfKidLit 🐘
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra...
Poor spider was murdered by Murder By Cheesecake. 🕷️ 🍰
September 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Poor spider was murdered by Murder By Cheesecake. 🕷️ 🍰
You know you're old when...
You get excited for a delivery of Wild deodorant refills. 😂
You get excited for a delivery of Wild deodorant refills. 😂
September 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
You know you're old when...
You get excited for a delivery of Wild deodorant refills. 😂
You get excited for a delivery of Wild deodorant refills. 😂
Nonfiction Series at #scbwiuniversity. Can't wait!
September 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Nonfiction Series at #scbwiuniversity. Can't wait!
So many great prizes. #kidlit peeps who write humor, check this out.
IT'S BAAAAAACK! The #KidlitChuckleChallenge humor writing contest is back for its second year, and I am so excited about it!
Get full details about the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge here: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...
Get full details about the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge here: aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...
Welcome to the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge! - April Berry Books LLC
Welcome to the 2025 Kidlit Chuckle Challenge! This humor writing contest features fun (and funny) writing prompts and great prizes. Check it out!
aprilberrybooks.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
So many great prizes. #kidlit peeps who write humor, check this out.
Let's talk passes.
Recently an agent who passes quickly had my MS for a longer time, but it was a pass. I believe they truly loved the story but just couldn't fit me in.
I was sad. I did retail therapy. I ate cookies.
Then I continued to query.
Not giving up!
Recently an agent who passes quickly had my MS for a longer time, but it was a pass. I believe they truly loved the story but just couldn't fit me in.
I was sad. I did retail therapy. I ate cookies.
Then I continued to query.
Not giving up!
August 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Let's talk passes.
Recently an agent who passes quickly had my MS for a longer time, but it was a pass. I believe they truly loved the story but just couldn't fit me in.
I was sad. I did retail therapy. I ate cookies.
Then I continued to query.
Not giving up!
Recently an agent who passes quickly had my MS for a longer time, but it was a pass. I believe they truly loved the story but just couldn't fit me in.
I was sad. I did retail therapy. I ate cookies.
Then I continued to query.
Not giving up!
Read an interesting historical fact.
Me: "I don't think this can be a full story, maybe a 50 Precious Words entry."
Writes a draft (yes, I know it's super early for that contest)
Me: "I know how to make this a full story now!"
Another non-fiction-ish draft coming soon!
Me: "I don't think this can be a full story, maybe a 50 Precious Words entry."
Writes a draft (yes, I know it's super early for that contest)
Me: "I know how to make this a full story now!"
Another non-fiction-ish draft coming soon!
kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter .
ALT: kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter .
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August 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Read an interesting historical fact.
Me: "I don't think this can be a full story, maybe a 50 Precious Words entry."
Writes a draft (yes, I know it's super early for that contest)
Me: "I know how to make this a full story now!"
Another non-fiction-ish draft coming soon!
Me: "I don't think this can be a full story, maybe a 50 Precious Words entry."
Writes a draft (yes, I know it's super early for that contest)
Me: "I know how to make this a full story now!"
Another non-fiction-ish draft coming soon!
Getting the QueryTracker Annual Premium Subscription might have been a mistake. The data lover in me keeps getting distracted by agent timelines.
a cat wearing a pair of glasses with the words talk data to me above it
ALT: a cat wearing a pair of glasses with the words talk data to me above it
media.tenor.com
August 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Getting the QueryTracker Annual Premium Subscription might have been a mistake. The data lover in me keeps getting distracted by agent timelines.
Volunteered today! I was inside painting the birthday room, but look how cool the outside mural is! #UnitedWayDayOfCaring
August 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Volunteered today! I was inside painting the birthday room, but look how cool the outside mural is! #UnitedWayDayOfCaring
The weekend plan is to start reading the #kidkitzombieweek pitch winning stories...and then build my new Lego Wicket the Ewok set!
What's your plan?
What's your plan?
August 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The weekend plan is to start reading the #kidkitzombieweek pitch winning stories...and then build my new Lego Wicket the Ewok set!
What's your plan?
What's your plan?
Some days you start the work day late because you had to stare at a bunny
July 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Some days you start the work day late because you had to stare at a bunny
Reposted by Stephanie Maksymiw
Thanks again for a great #KidlitZombieWeek! If you participated or were a winner, you can pick up your badges here.
sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#kidlitzombieweek2025
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#kidlitzombieweek2025
July 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Thanks again for a great #KidlitZombieWeek! If you participated or were a winner, you can pick up your badges here.
sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#kidlitzombieweek2025
sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#kidlitzombieweek2025
Yay for Bonzo! Finally a bean episode.
I'm binging The Tiny Chef Show and am curious....are beans ever the answer to "what's in my bag?"
a stuffed animal wearing a chef 's hat and apron is asking for a friend while holding a card
ALT: a stuffed animal wearing a chef 's hat and apron is asking for a friend while holding a card
media.tenor.com
July 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Yay for Bonzo! Finally a bean episode.
I'm binging The Tiny Chef Show and am curious....are beans ever the answer to "what's in my bag?"
a stuffed animal wearing a chef 's hat and apron is asking for a friend while holding a card
ALT: a stuffed animal wearing a chef 's hat and apron is asking for a friend while holding a card
media.tenor.com
July 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I'm binging The Tiny Chef Show and am curious....are beans ever the answer to "what's in my bag?"
Reposted by Stephanie Maksymiw
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 6! BONUS DAY!
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/justinco...
Then come back & comment w/ your thoughts.
Thanks @justincolonbooks.bsky.social for this great post!
Remember, zombies w/ the bonus day, you have until midnight EST 6/28/2025 to get in your pledge and pitch forms
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/justinco...
Then come back & comment w/ your thoughts.
Thanks @justincolonbooks.bsky.social for this great post!
Remember, zombies w/ the bonus day, you have until midnight EST 6/28/2025 to get in your pledge and pitch forms
June 28, 2025 at 1:44 AM
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 6! BONUS DAY!
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/justinco...
Then come back & comment w/ your thoughts.
Thanks @justincolonbooks.bsky.social for this great post!
Remember, zombies w/ the bonus day, you have until midnight EST 6/28/2025 to get in your pledge and pitch forms
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/justinco...
Then come back & comment w/ your thoughts.
Thanks @justincolonbooks.bsky.social for this great post!
Remember, zombies w/ the bonus day, you have until midnight EST 6/28/2025 to get in your pledge and pitch forms
Reposted by Stephanie Maksymiw
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 5!
Check it out here: www.transmediamutts.com/blog/is-fran...
Then come back & comment on this post with which body parts you're going to focus on for reviving your story.
Thanks so much @jocelynrish.com for this super fun interactive Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Check it out here: www.transmediamutts.com/blog/is-fran...
Then come back & comment on this post with which body parts you're going to focus on for reviving your story.
Thanks so much @jocelynrish.com for this super fun interactive Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
June 27, 2025 at 4:33 AM
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 5!
Check it out here: www.transmediamutts.com/blog/is-fran...
Then come back & comment on this post with which body parts you're going to focus on for reviving your story.
Thanks so much @jocelynrish.com for this super fun interactive Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Check it out here: www.transmediamutts.com/blog/is-fran...
Then come back & comment on this post with which body parts you're going to focus on for reviving your story.
Thanks so much @jocelynrish.com for this super fun interactive Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Reposted by Stephanie Maksymiw
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 4!
Check it out here: erindealey.com/am-writing/w...
Then come back & comment on this post sharing how you're going to get messy with your story!
Thanks so much @erindealey.bsky.social for the fantastic Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Check it out here: erindealey.com/am-writing/w...
Then come back & comment on this post sharing how you're going to get messy with your story!
Thanks so much @erindealey.bsky.social for the fantastic Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Writing is a Language ART = #kidlitzombieweek + BONUS video + #Giveaway! - Erin Dealey, Children's Author
A bonus post (plus a fun video) in celebration of #kidlitzombieweek : Writing is a Language ART by Erin Dealey
erindealey.com
June 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 4!
Check it out here: erindealey.com/am-writing/w...
Then come back & comment on this post sharing how you're going to get messy with your story!
Thanks so much @erindealey.bsky.social for the fantastic Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Check it out here: erindealey.com/am-writing/w...
Then come back & comment on this post sharing how you're going to get messy with your story!
Thanks so much @erindealey.bsky.social for the fantastic Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
We're halfway done with #kidlitzombieweek. Not too late to join in the conversations.
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 3!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/24/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ one of your "oh no" stories and/or what you did/are doing/want to do to get ready to throw your hat back in the ring.
Thanks, Anne, for the Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/24/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ one of your "oh no" stories and/or what you did/are doing/want to do to get ready to throw your hat back in the ring.
Thanks, Anne, for the Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 3: THROW YOUR HAT IN THE RING! by Anne Sawan (6/25/2025)
#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2
kaitlynleannsanchez.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We're halfway done with #kidlitzombieweek. Not too late to join in the conversations.