Jenna Daucunas
@jennadaucunas.bsky.social
I write picture books that celebrate nature 🌱and spark curiosity, courage, and connection to self, community, and our planet. 🌎 #scbwimember #12x12PB ☀️ jennadaucunas.com
Big step in the #kidlit journey, I just applied to this and am excited to work 1:1 with a mentor! Deadline is tomorrow!
If you're ready to get serious about writing for children, here's a great opportunity for RMC members! Application window for the
Michelle Begley 2026 mentor program is open til 11/3.
Go to scbwi.org/regions/rmc/RMC-mentorship-program for more information or to apply.
Michelle Begley 2026 mentor program is open til 11/3.
Go to scbwi.org/regions/rmc/RMC-mentorship-program for more information or to apply.
November 2, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Big step in the #kidlit journey, I just applied to this and am excited to work 1:1 with a mentor! Deadline is tomorrow!
I’m still riding the high of the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social conference this weekend 🙌😎💃 THANK YOU to all who organized this, spoke, (and channeling Snoop Dog, which I'm sure I've never done) I wanna a thank ME for showing up! To committing time & resources to a dream and goal I've had 😜
October 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I’m still riding the high of the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social conference this weekend 🙌😎💃 THANK YOU to all who organized this, spoke, (and channeling Snoop Dog, which I'm sure I've never done) I wanna a thank ME for showing up! To committing time & resources to a dream and goal I've had 😜
Excited to submit my #FallWritingFrenzy story today -- it's a spooky one! Thanks @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for putting on a fun contest. #kidlit Link to my blog if you want to read my 200 word story inspired by the photo below. jennadaucunas.com/blog/fall-fr...
Fall Frenzy Writing Contest — Jenna Daucunas
It’s that time of year again and here’s my entry for the Fall Frenzy writing contest, put on by Lydia Lukidis and Kaitlyn Sanchez. Where will your imagination take you after reading this short spooky ...
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October 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Excited to submit my #FallWritingFrenzy story today -- it's a spooky one! Thanks @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for putting on a fun contest. #kidlit Link to my blog if you want to read my 200 word story inspired by the photo below. jennadaucunas.com/blog/fall-fr...
I’m super excited to have signed up for the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social Lines & Letters conference in October! The journey to publishing is long and in-person events like this help keep my motivation alive!
July 31, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I’m super excited to have signed up for the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social Lines & Letters conference in October! The journey to publishing is long and in-person events like this help keep my motivation alive!
This is me -- doing the things to try and succeed ☺️First time sharing my blog on here, will anyone read it?!
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How much effort do you need to succeed? — Jenna Daucunas
How much effort does it take to succeed at something? You can set a goal. You can learn about what it’s taken others to reach a similar goal. You can practice, practice, practice to get better at t...
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May 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This is me -- doing the things to try and succeed ☺️First time sharing my blog on here, will anyone read it?!
jennadaucunas.com/blog/how-muc...
jennadaucunas.com/blog/how-muc...
How many people usually submit to the Ann Whitford Paul award? It feels like a long shot, but also always good to send off a manuscript. You never know! 🌱😎
April 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
How many people usually submit to the Ann Whitford Paul award? It feels like a long shot, but also always good to send off a manuscript. You never know! 🌱😎
The first part of one of my stories was critiqued on this podcast, starting at min 43:50 🤩 It's the little things that keep me going in this journey to becoming published.
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🎙️LISTEN NOW🎙️ EP 52 - 1st Anniversary Celebration First Pages 🎉 with your Co-Hosts.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The first part of one of my stories was critiqued on this podcast, starting at min 43:50 🤩 It's the little things that keep me going in this journey to becoming published.
My story, *Nighttime on Blue Sky Ranch*, was featured on this podcast! 😀 I was thrilled to get to hear their 'first pages' feedback, starts at min 43:50. I happened to hear the podcast the day before I submitted it to PBParty so 🤞@waywordwriters.bsky.social #kidlit open.spotify.com/episode/0Oom...
EPISODE 52: Way-Word Writers' Anniversary Special: First Page Critiques
Way-Word Writers Podcast · Episode
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February 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My story, *Nighttime on Blue Sky Ranch*, was featured on this podcast! 😀 I was thrilled to get to hear their 'first pages' feedback, starts at min 43:50. I happened to hear the podcast the day before I submitted it to PBParty so 🤞@waywordwriters.bsky.social #kidlit open.spotify.com/episode/0Oom...
I'm super excited to be a part of #12x12PB for my 4th year!!! @12x12challenge.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I'm super excited to be a part of #12x12PB for my 4th year!!! @12x12challenge.bsky.social
any #kidlit peeps who don't know about the auction for the LA Fire recovery, check it out. There are some awesome items.
www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlos...
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Kidlit For Los Angeles
Silent auction 'Kidlit For Los Angeles' hosted online at 32auctions.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
any #kidlit peeps who don't know about the auction for the LA Fire recovery, check it out. There are some awesome items.
www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlos...
www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlos...
I love winter in Colorado❄️ Beautiful sunset over the lake near our house tonight.
January 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I love winter in Colorado❄️ Beautiful sunset over the lake near our house tonight.
I got an honorable mention last year (my 2nd year entering) so ready to try for this again!
If you're an unagented writer or author/illustrator of picture books, I hope you'll enter the 2025 #PBParty contest. It has helped make so many agent and editor matches in the past...and we can't wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year.
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2025 PBParty Annual Contest ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
The annual PBParty contest is for unagented writers and author/illustrators with finished and polished picture book manuscripts. We pick a wide variety of genres for agents/editors to browse in the sh...
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January 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I got an honorable mention last year (my 2nd year entering) so ready to try for this again!
Love this format to announce the winners. So fun to read all the poems and judges feedback 🙌 Great job to all who entered!
THE RESULTS ARE IN! We judges are in a flurry about our winter #LyricalLanguageLab #poetrycontest winners and honorable mentions!
Meet the poets and read the poems here:
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CONGRATULATIONS, POETS! 💜
Meet the poets and read the poems here:
www.reneelatulippe.com/winners-wint...
CONGRATULATIONS, POETS! 💜
December 21, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Love this format to announce the winners. So fun to read all the poems and judges feedback 🙌 Great job to all who entered!
What other recent outdoor adventure books have you seen?
Friends! Would you please tell me about your favorite recent & upcoming picture books that feature adventure sports? I have a rock climbing pb on the way & I'm working on a list of other titles that feature adventurous outdoor pursuits - hiking, surfing, skiing/boarding, snorkeling, etc. Thanks!
November 18, 2024 at 6:03 AM
What other recent outdoor adventure books have you seen?
Excited to finally be here on Bluesky. 😎 Took me a while as having yet another app wasn't appealing but I know this is the place to be! Here for the #kidlit community!
November 18, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Excited to finally be here on Bluesky. 😎 Took me a while as having yet another app wasn't appealing but I know this is the place to be! Here for the #kidlit community!
It's the little things! 😊 I'm happy to get an Honorable Mention for my rock climbing story which I'm querying ☀️🧗♀️🏜️ #writingcommunity #PBParty #iamquerying
November 18, 2024 at 4:58 AM
It's the little things! 😊 I'm happy to get an Honorable Mention for my rock climbing story which I'm querying ☀️🧗♀️🏜️ #writingcommunity #PBParty #iamquerying