Julie Hedlund
@juliefhedlund.bsky.social
Picture Book author & Founder, #12x12PB @12x12challenge.bsky.social & co-founder @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. SONG AFTER SONG: Julie Andrews Bio (2023, little bee), OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? (2021, Philomel) juliehedlund.com
I am pleased to join @kidlitforla.bsky.social by donating a #picturebook query critique + a 30-min AMA. Proceeds benefit those impacted by the fires in the Los Angeles area. Bid today at www.32auctions.com/organization...
January 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I am pleased to join @kidlitforla.bsky.social by donating a #picturebook query critique + a 30-min AMA. Proceeds benefit those impacted by the fires in the Los Angeles area. Bid today at www.32auctions.com/organization...
Calling all writers! If you want to end the year with optimism, illumination and inspiration, consider joining my free program, The 12 Days of Christmas for Writers. We start on Jan. 26! #amwriting #writingcommunity #kidlit juliehedlund.com/12days.
December 19, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Calling all writers! If you want to end the year with optimism, illumination and inspiration, consider joining my free program, The 12 Days of Christmas for Writers. We start on Jan. 26! #amwriting #writingcommunity #kidlit juliehedlund.com/12days.
Take whatever else you want, but the raccoon stays with me! (Pepper’s protective of toys era). 🤣
December 12, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Take whatever else you want, but the raccoon stays with me! (Pepper’s protective of toys era). 🤣
Stopping by dinner on a snowy Thanksgiving.
November 30, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Stopping by dinner on a snowy Thanksgiving.
This is my niece Audrey. Her favorite book is JUNE MOON by #12x12PB member @lynnbbooks.bsky.social. This is why we keep going, keep creating. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! #kidlit #kidlitart
November 28, 2024 at 4:39 PM
This is my niece Audrey. Her favorite book is JUNE MOON by #12x12PB member @lynnbbooks.bsky.social. This is why we keep going, keep creating. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! #kidlit #kidlitart
Hey everyone! If you are a #picturebook author or illustrator looking for an agent, great news! The Complete Picture Book Submissions System is now on BlueSky! Follow us @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. #kidlit #kidlitart
November 13, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Hey everyone! If you are a #picturebook author or illustrator looking for an agent, great news! The Complete Picture Book Submissions System is now on BlueSky! Follow us @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. #kidlit #kidlitart
So exciting to see all the new #kidlit people coming over from the network that shall not be named, and figured I'd reintroduce myself. I'm a #picturebook author and the founder of @12x12challenge.bsky.social. My most recent book is SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews. Welcome!
November 13, 2024 at 6:12 PM
So exciting to see all the new #kidlit people coming over from the network that shall not be named, and figured I'd reintroduce myself. I'm a #picturebook author and the founder of @12x12challenge.bsky.social. My most recent book is SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews. Welcome!
Who could use a few laughs right now? KIDS! If you're writing funny #picturebooks (or want to), join me on 11/19 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for COOKING UP FUNNY PICTURE BOOKS: 4 Key Ingredients. Soon you'll be whipping up those giggles in your WIPs. #kidlit juliehedlund.lpages.co/cooking-up-f...
November 13, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Who could use a few laughs right now? KIDS! If you're writing funny #picturebooks (or want to), join me on 11/19 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for COOKING UP FUNNY PICTURE BOOKS: 4 Key Ingredients. Soon you'll be whipping up those giggles in your WIPs. #kidlit juliehedlund.lpages.co/cooking-up-f...
Today I got out and went to the Children’s Book Festival at the Boulder Public Library. First time I’ve ventured out post-Tuesday. It was healing. #kidlit #savelibraries
November 10, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Today I got out and went to the Children’s Book Festival at the Boulder Public Library. First time I’ve ventured out post-Tuesday. It was healing. #kidlit #savelibraries
Happy Birthday to Dame Julie Andrews! She's 89 years young today and the source of so much inspiration to me - including my most recent #picturebook, SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews. #kidlit
October 2, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Happy Birthday to Dame Julie Andrews! She's 89 years young today and the source of so much inspiration to me - including my most recent #picturebook, SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews. #kidlit
I can't wait to teach all about Wordplay #picturebooks at this year's Picture Book Summit on Oct. 5th. We have a superstar lineup with Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett. Final hours to get in at the Early Bird rate. Hope to see lots of #kidlit friends there. picturebooksummit.com
September 6, 2024 at 9:43 PM
I can't wait to teach all about Wordplay #picturebooks at this year's Picture Book Summit on Oct. 5th. We have a superstar lineup with Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett. Final hours to get in at the Early Bird rate. Hope to see lots of #kidlit friends there. picturebooksummit.com
Hey #picturebook authors & illustrators! Picture Book Summit's FREE webinar on making old ideas fresh is happening TONIGHT! Sign up at picturebooksummit.com/mini24 even if you can't attend live (so you can get the replay). #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting #writingcommunity
August 28, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Hey #picturebook authors & illustrators! Picture Book Summit's FREE webinar on making old ideas fresh is happening TONIGHT! Sign up at picturebooksummit.com/mini24 even if you can't attend live (so you can get the replay). #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting #writingcommunity
July 11, 2024 at 2:10 AM
'm beyond honored that SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of #JulieAndrews won the #SCBWI Crystal Kite award for the Southwest Region. An award from your peers is incredible. Thank you! #picturebook #kidlit
June 26, 2024 at 7:58 PM
'm beyond honored that SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of #JulieAndrews won the #SCBWI Crystal Kite award for the Southwest Region. An award from your peers is incredible. Thank you! #picturebook #kidlit
Hey #kidlit #librarians! Headed to #ALAAC24? Join me
@littlebeebooks booth 731 on 6/29 at 10 and get a signed copy of SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of #JulieAndrews. #picturebook Hope to see you there!
@littlebeebooks booth 731 on 6/29 at 10 and get a signed copy of SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of #JulieAndrews. #picturebook Hope to see you there!
June 25, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Hey #kidlit #librarians! Headed to #ALAAC24? Join me
@littlebeebooks booth 731 on 6/29 at 10 and get a signed copy of SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of #JulieAndrews. #picturebook Hope to see you there!
@littlebeebooks booth 731 on 6/29 at 10 and get a signed copy of SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of #JulieAndrews. #picturebook Hope to see you there!
I hope you'll join us at #PBSummit for a 10th Anniversary extravaganza. On Oct. 5th, Superstar Speakers @authorgracelin.bsky.social, Meg Medina, Jon Klassen & Mac Barnett will make gold medal #picturebook writers and/or illustrators of us all! Registration is open at picturebooksummit.com. #kidlit
June 13, 2024 at 7:43 PM
I hope you'll join us at #PBSummit for a 10th Anniversary extravaganza. On Oct. 5th, Superstar Speakers @authorgracelin.bsky.social, Meg Medina, Jon Klassen & Mac Barnett will make gold medal #picturebook writers and/or illustrators of us all! Registration is open at picturebooksummit.com. #kidlit
A 12 x 12 member shared this in our FB group, and it's too good not to re-share. 🤣
June 6, 2024 at 8:33 PM
A 12 x 12 member shared this in our FB group, and it's too good not to re-share. 🤣
I am SO thrilled and honored that SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews is a finalist for the #SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards in the Southwest Region. Members, be sure to vote for your favorites in all regions by June 21st at scbwi.org/crystal-kite!
June 5, 2024 at 6:09 PM
I am SO thrilled and honored that SONG AFTER SONG: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews is a finalist for the #SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards in the Southwest Region. Members, be sure to vote for your favorites in all regions by June 21st at scbwi.org/crystal-kite!
Hey everyone! I haven't been here in a while but getting ready to gear back up. Sharing that I am SO excited to teach this workshop at this year's #PBSummit, which also happens to be our 10th anniversary. Hope to see you there! #kidlit #writingcommunity #picturebooks
June 3, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Hey everyone! I haven't been here in a while but getting ready to gear back up. Sharing that I am SO excited to teach this workshop at this year's #PBSummit, which also happens to be our 10th anniversary. Hope to see you there! #kidlit #writingcommunity #picturebooks
This is not a drill! Registration for #12x12PB closes tomorrow! Join us for the biggest boost you can give your #picturebook writing career this year. 24x7 community, webinars, feedback on YOUR work, questions answered in FB group, and much more! 12x12challenge.com/membership
February 28, 2024 at 5:08 PM
This is not a drill! Registration for #12x12PB closes tomorrow! Join us for the biggest boost you can give your #picturebook writing career this year. 24x7 community, webinars, feedback on YOUR work, questions answered in FB group, and much more! 12x12challenge.com/membership
Hey folks! Planning to participate in #PBPitch next week? I'm going live on the #12x12PB Picture app account at 5:00 ET today to give tips! All attendees can get a FREE guide on online pitch parties. Hope to see you there! @12x12challenge
February 15, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Hey folks! Planning to participate in #PBPitch next week? I'm going live on the #12x12PB Picture app account at 5:00 ET today to give tips! All attendees can get a FREE guide on online pitch parties. Hope to see you there! @12x12challenge