12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
12 x 12 is a diverse community of picture book authors and illustrators at all levels. You get accountability & support in the goal to write 1 new PB draft each month + more! Registration open now! https://12x12challenge.com/membership.
✨Take your picture book writing and career to the next level with the tools, feedback, and support you need.
Apply for a #12x12PB GOLD Scholarship for 2026. Open to creators with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds.
Apply Nov 1–30:
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#kidlit
Apply for a #12x12PB GOLD Scholarship for 2026. Open to creators with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds.
Apply Nov 1–30:
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#kidlit
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
✨Take your picture book writing and career to the next level with the tools, feedback, and support you need.
Apply for a #12x12PB GOLD Scholarship for 2026. Open to creators with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds.
Apply Nov 1–30:
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#kidlit
Apply for a #12x12PB GOLD Scholarship for 2026. Open to creators with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds.
Apply Nov 1–30:
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#kidlit
⏳ Essentials of an Author Website
In Essentials of an Author Website, award-winning author Lisa Stringfellow walks you through what every writer needs to create a professional, engaging site.
💻 Learn key design tips + get 25% off!
buff.ly/p72cAbP
#12x12PB #kidlit
In Essentials of an Author Website, award-winning author Lisa Stringfellow walks you through what every writer needs to create a professional, engaging site.
💻 Learn key design tips + get 25% off!
buff.ly/p72cAbP
#12x12PB #kidlit
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
⏳ Essentials of an Author Website
In Essentials of an Author Website, award-winning author Lisa Stringfellow walks you through what every writer needs to create a professional, engaging site.
💻 Learn key design tips + get 25% off!
buff.ly/p72cAbP
#12x12PB #kidlit
In Essentials of an Author Website, award-winning author Lisa Stringfellow walks you through what every writer needs to create a professional, engaging site.
💻 Learn key design tips + get 25% off!
buff.ly/p72cAbP
#12x12PB #kidlit
Upcoming #12x12PB members-only webinar! 📚
Join us 11/18 at 1pm ET / 10am PT for “Just Right Picture Book Pacing” with @annewynter.bsky.social.
Replay will be available for members who can’t attend live!
#kidlit
Join us 11/18 at 1pm ET / 10am PT for “Just Right Picture Book Pacing” with @annewynter.bsky.social.
Replay will be available for members who can’t attend live!
#kidlit
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Upcoming #12x12PB members-only webinar! 📚
Join us 11/18 at 1pm ET / 10am PT for “Just Right Picture Book Pacing” with @annewynter.bsky.social.
Replay will be available for members who can’t attend live!
#kidlit
Join us 11/18 at 1pm ET / 10am PT for “Just Right Picture Book Pacing” with @annewynter.bsky.social.
Replay will be available for members who can’t attend live!
#kidlit
“Winning a 2025 Diversity Scholarship helped me feel that my voice matters.” 💛
Lillie Pardo found confidence and community through 12 x 12 — and you can too!
Apply for a #12x12PB Scholarship (Nov 1–30):
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#kidlit
Lillie Pardo found confidence and community through 12 x 12 — and you can too!
Apply for a #12x12PB Scholarship (Nov 1–30):
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#kidlit
November 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“Winning a 2025 Diversity Scholarship helped me feel that my voice matters.” 💛
Lillie Pardo found confidence and community through 12 x 12 — and you can too!
Apply for a #12x12PB Scholarship (Nov 1–30):
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#kidlit
Lillie Pardo found confidence and community through 12 x 12 — and you can too!
Apply for a #12x12PB Scholarship (Nov 1–30):
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#kidlit
This month’s featured agents: Andrea Morrison of Writers House and Karly Dizon of@fuseliterary.bsky.social! 📚✨
Andrea says: “Bring on the funny!”
Karly is looking for: “I want to see something truly unique.”
Learn more: buff.ly/058op8D
#12x12PB #kidlit
Andrea says: “Bring on the funny!”
Karly is looking for: “I want to see something truly unique.”
Learn more: buff.ly/058op8D
#12x12PB #kidlit
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This month’s featured agents: Andrea Morrison of Writers House and Karly Dizon of@fuseliterary.bsky.social! 📚✨
Andrea says: “Bring on the funny!”
Karly is looking for: “I want to see something truly unique.”
Learn more: buff.ly/058op8D
#12x12PB #kidlit
Andrea says: “Bring on the funny!”
Karly is looking for: “I want to see something truly unique.”
Learn more: buff.ly/058op8D
#12x12PB #kidlit
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @shrurao.bsky.social! 🎉
📚THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE: TUNGA DANCES THE YAKSHAGANA, illustrated by Devika Joglekar & published by Sambasivan&Parikh, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE: TUNGA DANCES THE YAKSHAGANA, illustrated by Devika Joglekar & published by Sambasivan&Parikh, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @shrurao.bsky.social! 🎉
📚THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE: TUNGA DANCES THE YAKSHAGANA, illustrated by Devika Joglekar & published by Sambasivan&Parikh, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE: TUNGA DANCES THE YAKSHAGANA, illustrated by Devika Joglekar & published by Sambasivan&Parikh, is here!
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
✨ Apply for a 12 x 12 Scholarship! ✨
Six GOLD scholarships are awarded each year to picture book writers with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds.
Applications open Nov 1–30, 2025!
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#12x12PB #kidlit
Six GOLD scholarships are awarded each year to picture book writers with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds.
Applications open Nov 1–30, 2025!
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#12x12PB #kidlit
November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
✨ Apply for a 12 x 12 Scholarship! ✨
Six GOLD scholarships are awarded each year to picture book writers with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds.
Applications open Nov 1–30, 2025!
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#12x12PB #kidlit
Six GOLD scholarships are awarded each year to picture book writers with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds.
Applications open Nov 1–30, 2025!
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#12x12PB #kidlit
🎉 Congratulations to @sheridillard.bsky.social on her recent book birthday! 🎉
📚 TIC, TAC, and TOE, illustrated by @chuckie346.bsky.social and published by Reycraft Books, is officially out! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 TIC, TAC, and TOE, illustrated by @chuckie346.bsky.social and published by Reycraft Books, is officially out! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🎉 Congratulations to @sheridillard.bsky.social on her recent book birthday! 🎉
📚 TIC, TAC, and TOE, illustrated by @chuckie346.bsky.social and published by Reycraft Books, is officially out! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 TIC, TAC, and TOE, illustrated by @chuckie346.bsky.social and published by Reycraft Books, is officially out! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
🎉 Congratulations to @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social on her recent book birthday! 🎉
📚 FORESTS, illustrated by Kalen Chock and published by @scholastic, is here! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 FORESTS, illustrated by Kalen Chock and published by @scholastic, is here! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🎉 Congratulations to @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social on her recent book birthday! 🎉
📚 FORESTS, illustrated by Kalen Chock and published by @scholastic, is here! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 FORESTS, illustrated by Kalen Chock and published by @scholastic, is here! 📖✨
Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn
#kidlit #12x12PB
🎉 Congrats to @shrurao.bsky.social on signing with her agent!
Her advice:
“This time around, I had a very clear idea of what I wanted and didn’t want in an agent… Kristin not only ticked all my boxes, she also showed me pre-ticked boxes I didn't even know existed!”
Read more: buff.ly/gTpJv6m
Her advice:
“This time around, I had a very clear idea of what I wanted and didn’t want in an agent… Kristin not only ticked all my boxes, she also showed me pre-ticked boxes I didn't even know existed!”
Read more: buff.ly/gTpJv6m
November 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
🎉 Congrats to @shrurao.bsky.social on signing with her agent!
Her advice:
“This time around, I had a very clear idea of what I wanted and didn’t want in an agent… Kristin not only ticked all my boxes, she also showed me pre-ticked boxes I didn't even know existed!”
Read more: buff.ly/gTpJv6m
Her advice:
“This time around, I had a very clear idea of what I wanted and didn’t want in an agent… Kristin not only ticked all my boxes, she also showed me pre-ticked boxes I didn't even know existed!”
Read more: buff.ly/gTpJv6m
Just 2 days to go! 📣
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with @costantia.bsky.social, author of THE FIG TREE. Discover how this book went from inspiration to bookstores everywhere!
📅 Thursday, November 6th at 1pm ET/10am PT!
Sign up here: buff.ly/SA0k7dg
#kidlit #12x12PB
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with @costantia.bsky.social, author of THE FIG TREE. Discover how this book went from inspiration to bookstores everywhere!
📅 Thursday, November 6th at 1pm ET/10am PT!
Sign up here: buff.ly/SA0k7dg
#kidlit #12x12PB
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Just 2 days to go! 📣
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with @costantia.bsky.social, author of THE FIG TREE. Discover how this book went from inspiration to bookstores everywhere!
📅 Thursday, November 6th at 1pm ET/10am PT!
Sign up here: buff.ly/SA0k7dg
#kidlit #12x12PB
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with @costantia.bsky.social, author of THE FIG TREE. Discover how this book went from inspiration to bookstores everywhere!
📅 Thursday, November 6th at 1pm ET/10am PT!
Sign up here: buff.ly/SA0k7dg
#kidlit #12x12PB
Do writers really need an author platform? 👀
Spoiler: YES!
Grab our FREE “Must-Have Checklist for a Healthy Author Platform” to learn how to build your audience, connect with readers, and grow your career.
buff.ly/5fuBfOc
#12x12PB #kidlit
Spoiler: YES!
Grab our FREE “Must-Have Checklist for a Healthy Author Platform” to learn how to build your audience, connect with readers, and grow your career.
buff.ly/5fuBfOc
#12x12PB #kidlit
November 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Do writers really need an author platform? 👀
Spoiler: YES!
Grab our FREE “Must-Have Checklist for a Healthy Author Platform” to learn how to build your audience, connect with readers, and grow your career.
buff.ly/5fuBfOc
#12x12PB #kidlit
Spoiler: YES!
Grab our FREE “Must-Have Checklist for a Healthy Author Platform” to learn how to build your audience, connect with readers, and grow your career.
buff.ly/5fuBfOc
#12x12PB #kidlit
Huge thanks to @teresarobeson.com for an amazing #12x12PB webinar! 📚✨
We were so encouraged by Teresa's journey and motivated to Lean In, Pivot, Adapt: Managing Your Publishing Career for the Long Term.
Members—don’t forget to catch the replay! 🎥
#amwriting #picturebooks #kidlit #booksky
We were so encouraged by Teresa's journey and motivated to Lean In, Pivot, Adapt: Managing Your Publishing Career for the Long Term.
Members—don’t forget to catch the replay! 🎥
#amwriting #picturebooks #kidlit #booksky
November 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Huge thanks to @teresarobeson.com for an amazing #12x12PB webinar! 📚✨
We were so encouraged by Teresa's journey and motivated to Lean In, Pivot, Adapt: Managing Your Publishing Career for the Long Term.
Members—don’t forget to catch the replay! 🎥
#amwriting #picturebooks #kidlit #booksky
We were so encouraged by Teresa's journey and motivated to Lean In, Pivot, Adapt: Managing Your Publishing Career for the Long Term.
Members—don’t forget to catch the replay! 🎥
#amwriting #picturebooks #kidlit #booksky
This month’s featured author, @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social, shares what inspires her:
“When writing, I aim to create stories that adults will enjoy reading and kids will enjoy listening to – again and again.”
📚 Read the full post: buff.ly/EycvID7
#kidlit #12x12PB
“When writing, I aim to create stories that adults will enjoy reading and kids will enjoy listening to – again and again.”
📚 Read the full post: buff.ly/EycvID7
#kidlit #12x12PB
November 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This month’s featured author, @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social, shares what inspires her:
“When writing, I aim to create stories that adults will enjoy reading and kids will enjoy listening to – again and again.”
📚 Read the full post: buff.ly/EycvID7
#kidlit #12x12PB
“When writing, I aim to create stories that adults will enjoy reading and kids will enjoy listening to – again and again.”
📚 Read the full post: buff.ly/EycvID7
#kidlit #12x12PB
It’s #NationalAuthorsDay! 💛
We’re celebrating the 12x12 members (and all authors!) whose stories spark creativity, curiosity, and connection—one picture book at a time. 📚✨
#kidlit #12x12PB
We’re celebrating the 12x12 members (and all authors!) whose stories spark creativity, curiosity, and connection—one picture book at a time. 📚✨
#kidlit #12x12PB
November 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It’s #NationalAuthorsDay! 💛
We’re celebrating the 12x12 members (and all authors!) whose stories spark creativity, curiosity, and connection—one picture book at a time. 📚✨
#kidlit #12x12PB
We’re celebrating the 12x12 members (and all authors!) whose stories spark creativity, curiosity, and connection—one picture book at a time. 📚✨
#kidlit #12x12PB
FREE Book Chat happening Thursday, November 6th at 1pm ET/10am PT!
Join us for this #12x12PB Book Chat with @costantia.bsky.social as she shares how her new #picturebook 📚 THE FIG TREE went from idea to bookshelf!
Sign up here: buff.ly/SA0k7dg
#kidlit #12x12PB
Join us for this #12x12PB Book Chat with @costantia.bsky.social as she shares how her new #picturebook 📚 THE FIG TREE went from idea to bookshelf!
Sign up here: buff.ly/SA0k7dg
#kidlit #12x12PB
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
FREE Book Chat happening Thursday, November 6th at 1pm ET/10am PT!
Join us for this #12x12PB Book Chat with @costantia.bsky.social as she shares how her new #picturebook 📚 THE FIG TREE went from idea to bookshelf!
Sign up here: buff.ly/SA0k7dg
#kidlit #12x12PB
Join us for this #12x12PB Book Chat with @costantia.bsky.social as she shares how her new #picturebook 📚 THE FIG TREE went from idea to bookshelf!
Sign up here: buff.ly/SA0k7dg
#kidlit #12x12PB
🎃👻 Happy Halloween from #12x12PB! 👻🎃
📚 A COSTUME FOR CHARLY @ckwritesbooks.bsky.social
📚 HAPPY OWL-OWEEN @authorlauragehl.bsky.social
📚 LILA AND THE JACK-O-LANTERN Nancy Churnin
📚 THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU @fangmousbooks.bsky.social
More fall reads: buff.ly/iNgLc8S
📚 A COSTUME FOR CHARLY @ckwritesbooks.bsky.social
📚 HAPPY OWL-OWEEN @authorlauragehl.bsky.social
📚 LILA AND THE JACK-O-LANTERN Nancy Churnin
📚 THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU @fangmousbooks.bsky.social
More fall reads: buff.ly/iNgLc8S
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🎃👻 Happy Halloween from #12x12PB! 👻🎃
📚 A COSTUME FOR CHARLY @ckwritesbooks.bsky.social
📚 HAPPY OWL-OWEEN @authorlauragehl.bsky.social
📚 LILA AND THE JACK-O-LANTERN Nancy Churnin
📚 THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU @fangmousbooks.bsky.social
More fall reads: buff.ly/iNgLc8S
📚 A COSTUME FOR CHARLY @ckwritesbooks.bsky.social
📚 HAPPY OWL-OWEEN @authorlauragehl.bsky.social
📚 LILA AND THE JACK-O-LANTERN Nancy Churnin
📚 THE BOO CREW NEEDS YOU @fangmousbooks.bsky.social
More fall reads: buff.ly/iNgLc8S
🎉 Congratulations to @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social! 🎉
📚 MAZEL TOES!, illustrated by Annita Soble, published by The Collective Book Studio, officially came out today. ✨
Find it here: buff.ly/wokPQHw
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 MAZEL TOES!, illustrated by Annita Soble, published by The Collective Book Studio, officially came out today. ✨
Find it here: buff.ly/wokPQHw
#kidlit #12x12PB
October 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🎉 Congratulations to @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social! 🎉
📚 MAZEL TOES!, illustrated by Annita Soble, published by The Collective Book Studio, officially came out today. ✨
Find it here: buff.ly/wokPQHw
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 MAZEL TOES!, illustrated by Annita Soble, published by The Collective Book Studio, officially came out today. ✨
Find it here: buff.ly/wokPQHw
#kidlit #12x12PB
✨ Ready to get published?
Download the free 12 x 12 Guide to Getting Out of Your Own Way So You Can Get Published → buff.ly/7LP2GsQ
#12x12PB #kidlit
Download the free 12 x 12 Guide to Getting Out of Your Own Way So You Can Get Published → buff.ly/7LP2GsQ
#12x12PB #kidlit
October 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
✨ Ready to get published?
Download the free 12 x 12 Guide to Getting Out of Your Own Way So You Can Get Published → buff.ly/7LP2GsQ
#12x12PB #kidlit
Download the free 12 x 12 Guide to Getting Out of Your Own Way So You Can Get Published → buff.ly/7LP2GsQ
#12x12PB #kidlit
Just 2 days to go! 📣
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with Suzy Levinson, author of DINOS THAT DRIVE! 🦖 Discover how this book went from idea to bookshelf.
📅 Tuesday, Oct 28 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
Sign up here: buff.ly/AwNDBl1
#kidlit #12x12PB
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with Suzy Levinson, author of DINOS THAT DRIVE! 🦖 Discover how this book went from idea to bookshelf.
📅 Tuesday, Oct 28 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
Sign up here: buff.ly/AwNDBl1
#kidlit #12x12PB
October 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Just 2 days to go! 📣
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with Suzy Levinson, author of DINOS THAT DRIVE! 🦖 Discover how this book went from idea to bookshelf.
📅 Tuesday, Oct 28 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
Sign up here: buff.ly/AwNDBl1
#kidlit #12x12PB
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with Suzy Levinson, author of DINOS THAT DRIVE! 🦖 Discover how this book went from idea to bookshelf.
📅 Tuesday, Oct 28 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
Sign up here: buff.ly/AwNDBl1
#kidlit #12x12PB
We're so thankful to bring @rachelfunez.bsky.social back to our #12x12PB Book Chat to share SONIA AND THE SUPER-DUPER DISASTER! With techniques to ease anxiety, this #picturebook is sure to connect with kids of all ages, providing a few giggles along the way.
#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky
#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky
October 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We're so thankful to bring @rachelfunez.bsky.social back to our #12x12PB Book Chat to share SONIA AND THE SUPER-DUPER DISASTER! With techniques to ease anxiety, this #picturebook is sure to connect with kids of all ages, providing a few giggles along the way.
#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky
#amwriting #amreading #kidlit #booksky
📚 Want to write more picture books—and enjoy the process?
In How to Be a Prolific Kidlit Writer, Laura Gehl shares advice on craft, agents, submissions & keeping joy in your work.
✨ Enroll now and save 20% with code PROLIFIC: buff.ly/7eoA8Fp
#kidlit #12x12PB
In How to Be a Prolific Kidlit Writer, Laura Gehl shares advice on craft, agents, submissions & keeping joy in your work.
✨ Enroll now and save 20% with code PROLIFIC: buff.ly/7eoA8Fp
#kidlit #12x12PB
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
📚 Want to write more picture books—and enjoy the process?
In How to Be a Prolific Kidlit Writer, Laura Gehl shares advice on craft, agents, submissions & keeping joy in your work.
✨ Enroll now and save 20% with code PROLIFIC: buff.ly/7eoA8Fp
#kidlit #12x12PB
In How to Be a Prolific Kidlit Writer, Laura Gehl shares advice on craft, agents, submissions & keeping joy in your work.
✨ Enroll now and save 20% with code PROLIFIC: buff.ly/7eoA8Fp
#kidlit #12x12PB
Hey #picturebook creators! Our founder, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social is teaching a webinar next week on heart in picture books. There will be a replay for those who can't join live. All the info here: juliehedlund.teachable.com/p/heart #kidlit #kidlitart
Ya Gotta Have Heart... in Picture Books
Representing Your Unique Lived Experiences, Culture and Language in Children’s Literature with Author Ana Siqueira
juliehedlund.teachable.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Hey #picturebook creators! Our founder, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social is teaching a webinar next week on heart in picture books. There will be a replay for those who can't join live. All the info here: juliehedlund.teachable.com/p/heart #kidlit #kidlitart