Ginger Burke
@gingerburke.bsky.social
Kidlit writer. Foster mom. Love to travel. Sometimes calm. #12x12PB #scbwi
https://gingerburkebooks.com
https://gingerburkebooks.com
Now seems like a good time to recommend this book. “Everybody needs help sometimes.”
November 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Now seems like a good time to recommend this book. “Everybody needs help sometimes.”
If you see this, post your bird art 🪶
I love @charlenedraws.bsky.social’s duck family 🥰
#birds #woodpecker
I love @charlenedraws.bsky.social’s duck family 🥰
#birds #woodpecker
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
If you see this, post your bird art 🪶
I love @charlenedraws.bsky.social’s duck family 🥰
#birds #woodpecker
I love @charlenedraws.bsky.social’s duck family 🥰
#birds #woodpecker
Favorites of the week!
October 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Favorites of the week!
Last day to enter #FallWritingFrenzy! The entries are amazing so far! Thanks for the encouragement @thesusankam.bsky.social, @annelipton.bsky.social, @cat4.bsky.social
Huge thanks to hosts, judges, and prize donors ❤️ @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social
Huge thanks to hosts, judges, and prize donors ❤️ @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Last day to enter #FallWritingFrenzy! The entries are amazing so far! Thanks for the encouragement @thesusankam.bsky.social, @annelipton.bsky.social, @cat4.bsky.social
Huge thanks to hosts, judges, and prize donors ❤️ @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social
Huge thanks to hosts, judges, and prize donors ❤️ @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social
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Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.
September 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.
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The Pitch and Pledge forms are alive! Go to sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... to fill them out for a chance to win prizes.
Remember to take the pledge by commenting below (or your own post) with "I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek"
Remember to take the pledge by commenting below (or your own post) with "I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek"
Kidlit Zombie Week - Forms
Please note: forms will open up the Friday of Kidlit Zombie Week. So excited to see your pitches and pledges!
sites.google.com
June 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The Pitch and Pledge forms are alive! Go to sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... to fill them out for a chance to win prizes.
Remember to take the pledge by commenting below (or your own post) with "I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek"
Remember to take the pledge by commenting below (or your own post) with "I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek"
Favorites of the week 🥰 and yes, I’ve checked out Springtime Storks before and it still makes the favorites list.
May 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Favorites of the week 🥰 and yes, I’ve checked out Springtime Storks before and it still makes the favorites list.
Favorite picture book of the week. Beautiful language in a delicious story.
May 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Favorite picture book of the week. Beautiful language in a delicious story.
I can’t stop thinking about this book. So powerful. By far the best book I’ve read this year.
May 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I can’t stop thinking about this book. So powerful. By far the best book I’ve read this year.
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#PBandKidJudges
#kidlit writing competition is right around the corner! Participate in this hype event to get the word out! Like, repost, and follow for a chance to win a critique with author Stephanie Ward!
#kidlit writing competition is right around the corner! Participate in this hype event to get the word out! Like, repost, and follow for a chance to win a critique with author Stephanie Ward!
April 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
#PBandKidJudges
#kidlit writing competition is right around the corner! Participate in this hype event to get the word out! Like, repost, and follow for a chance to win a critique with author Stephanie Ward!
#kidlit writing competition is right around the corner! Participate in this hype event to get the word out! Like, repost, and follow for a chance to win a critique with author Stephanie Ward!
Perfect story about a sweet little perfectionist who learns that imperfections can be beautiful when her grandma fixes her shattered teacup with kintsugi (the Japanese art of sealing seams with gold). Love this story.
April 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Perfect story about a sweet little perfectionist who learns that imperfections can be beautiful when her grandma fixes her shattered teacup with kintsugi (the Japanese art of sealing seams with gold). Love this story.
This was helpful! alaynekaychristian.wordpress.com/2025/03/08/f...
FOUR STAGES OF LEARNING: FROM ASPIRING WRITER TO PUBLISHED AUTHOR—PLUS CRITIQUE GIVEAWAY
Today’s guest post comes from Ginny Neil. Ginny shares her stages of learning during her ten-year journey to traditional publication. She proves that it is so true that you don’t know what you don’…
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April 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This was helpful! alaynekaychristian.wordpress.com/2025/03/08/f...
Hooray for the #SpringFlingKidlit contest thanks to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social! I loved reading the entries last year! Who else is entering?
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April 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Hooray for the #SpringFlingKidlit contest thanks to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social! I loved reading the entries last year! Who else is entering?
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#kidlit #writingcommunity
Don’t let my kiddos down!
After my student Critique Club heard about writing competitions, they want to host one. Before I send out info and guidelines to enter, we need to secure prize donations. Please read the image🤗
#editors #authors #agents #illustrators
Don’t let my kiddos down!
After my student Critique Club heard about writing competitions, they want to host one. Before I send out info and guidelines to enter, we need to secure prize donations. Please read the image🤗
#editors #authors #agents #illustrators
March 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM
#kidlit #writingcommunity
Don’t let my kiddos down!
After my student Critique Club heard about writing competitions, they want to host one. Before I send out info and guidelines to enter, we need to secure prize donations. Please read the image🤗
#editors #authors #agents #illustrators
Don’t let my kiddos down!
After my student Critique Club heard about writing competitions, they want to host one. Before I send out info and guidelines to enter, we need to secure prize donations. Please read the image🤗
#editors #authors #agents #illustrators
We love this one! It even had me feeling upside down with the page turns. So creative and the message is perfect.
March 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We love this one! It even had me feeling upside down with the page turns. So creative and the message is perfect.
Such an amazing opportunity! @pbrisingstars.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Such an amazing opportunity! @pbrisingstars.bsky.social
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Come join us for our annual FREE #kidlit #writing contest for all #writers who write for 0-12, the #springflingkidlit contest!
Please share, share, share! I can't wait to #read all your wonderful stories! Click the link to see all the info
Please share, share, share! I can't wait to #read all your wonderful stories! Click the link to see all the info
Spread the word – the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest is almost here!
Hi all, I hope you're getting all excited for spring like I am! As many of you know, this time of regrowth and renewal is my favorite time of the year (one of my students recently pointed out that it may be because my birthday is in spring...I think he's right!). With that in mind, Ciara O'Neal and I are delighted to bring you our annual…
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March 17, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Come join us for our annual FREE #kidlit #writing contest for all #writers who write for 0-12, the #springflingkidlit contest!
Please share, share, share! I can't wait to #read all your wonderful stories! Click the link to see all the info
Please share, share, share! I can't wait to #read all your wonderful stories! Click the link to see all the info
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A reminder that "Practical Matters...," a comprehensive introduction to the practical things you need to know in #kidlit publishing, starts in 3 weeks!
Please repost so more folks will know. Questions and comments welcome...
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pra...
Please repost so more folks will know. Questions and comments welcome...
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pra...
Practical Matters in Children's Book Publishing: A Two-Night Mini with Editor Harold Underdown - Highlights Foundation
www.highlightsfoundation.org
February 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A reminder that "Practical Matters...," a comprehensive introduction to the practical things you need to know in #kidlit publishing, starts in 3 weeks!
Please repost so more folks will know. Questions and comments welcome...
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pra...
Please repost so more folks will know. Questions and comments welcome...
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pra...
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Writing goals: 1) Write words 2) Make them better words 3) Forget how sleep works
February 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Writing goals: 1) Write words 2) Make them better words 3) Forget how sleep works
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GIVEAWAY: Perfect day for a treat! Signed copy of my debut TATE’S WILD RESCUE is looking for a home. Follow, comment + share, and you are entered my sweets. Winner on Monday, 2/17. 💌 🐾
February 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
GIVEAWAY: Perfect day for a treat! Signed copy of my debut TATE’S WILD RESCUE is looking for a home. Follow, comment + share, and you are entered my sweets. Winner on Monday, 2/17. 💌 🐾
