Cheryl M. Simon
@cmsimon18.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer // SCBWI // 12x12PB // Kids’ Choice Honorable Mention 2023 // Write Mentor Scholarship Recipient 2022 & 2023 // PB Rising Stars Mentee 2023 // PitchMe Finalist 2024
Each day is a collection of SOMETIMES. Sometimes you’ll dress in your fanciest outfit. Sometimes you’ll put your underwear on backwards and inside out. But no matter what sometimes brings, SOMETIMES are lots of little moments that ALWAYS make up one big, beautiful day.
#PB #DVpit
#PB #DVpit
October 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
MY STAR SHINES BRIGHT 🔯
Dina loves wearing her Star of David necklace. But when a boy points to it and calls her a name, her cheeks burn. She quickly tucks her star under her shirt. Dina hears stories about the strength of the Jewish people and is determined to find a way to be brave. #PB #DVPit
Dina loves wearing her Star of David necklace. But when a boy points to it and calls her a name, her cheeks burn. She quickly tucks her star under her shirt. Dina hears stories about the strength of the Jewish people and is determined to find a way to be brave. #PB #DVPit
October 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
MY STAR SHINES BRIGHT
Dina loves wearing her Star of David necklace. But when a boy points to it and calls her a name, her cheeks burn. She quickly tucks her star under her sweatshirt. Dina hears stories about the strength of the Jewish people and is determined to find a way to be brave. #DVpit #PB
Dina loves wearing her Star of David necklace. But when a boy points to it and calls her a name, her cheeks burn. She quickly tucks her star under her sweatshirt. Dina hears stories about the strength of the Jewish people and is determined to find a way to be brave. #DVpit #PB
October 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Looking forward to this tomorrow!
DAY 6 of #DVParty, a community event to highlight the work of Diverse Creators leading up to our pitch event, #DVPit on Oct 8th, 2025! All diverse creators can participate!
Today's Prompt: Hype up your next project or WiP!
For more info about #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co
#artsky #booksky #writersky
Today's Prompt: Hype up your next project or WiP!
For more info about #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co
#artsky #booksky #writersky
October 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Looking forward to this tomorrow!
I am so excited and honored that I AM JEWISH, I AM PROUD received honorable mention in the #PBParty Contest. I firmly believe this story needs to be out in the world. Thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and team for all your efforts!
May 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I am so excited and honored that I AM JEWISH, I AM PROUD received honorable mention in the #PBParty Contest. I firmly believe this story needs to be out in the world. Thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and team for all your efforts!
A great critique opportunity!
🗣 Critique giveaway!
Hey #kidlit, it's the 12th! 🥳
This month, I'm offering 1 #PB critique from myself AND 1 from Peak Team Critiques w/ my partner @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social 🙌
To enter:
1. Follow April & myself
2. Repost this post
3. Comment w/ a GIF of something you're thankful for
Mine🙏 👇🧘♀️
Hey #kidlit, it's the 12th! 🥳
This month, I'm offering 1 #PB critique from myself AND 1 from Peak Team Critiques w/ my partner @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social 🙌
To enter:
1. Follow April & myself
2. Repost this post
3. Comment w/ a GIF of something you're thankful for
Mine🙏 👇🧘♀️
a group of people are doing yoga together in a room
ALT: a group of people are doing yoga together in a room
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November 13, 2024 at 3:17 AM
A great critique opportunity!
So excited to share that I'm a winner of the #fallwritingfrenzy. My entry A SWEET NEW YEAR is a pun-filled story highlighting the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot. Thank you @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @lydialukidis.bsky.social!
November 4, 2024 at 10:52 PM
So excited to share that I'm a winner of the #fallwritingfrenzy. My entry A SWEET NEW YEAR is a pun-filled story highlighting the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot. Thank you @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @lydialukidis.bsky.social!
Reposted by Cheryl M. Simon
If you have picture book agents or unagented #KidLit authors following you on other platforms, I encourage you to let them know about #SkyPitch. Let's help show them that Bluesky is a GREAT place for a picture book pitch party! Read @boringstorybook.com's post below for more info.
Get ready, #skypitch is happening on Wednesday. boringstorybook.com/skypitch/
October 21, 2024 at 8:41 PM
If you have picture book agents or unagented #KidLit authors following you on other platforms, I encourage you to let them know about #SkyPitch. Let's help show them that Bluesky is a GREAT place for a picture book pitch party! Read @boringstorybook.com's post below for more info.