Leslie Piotrowski
@lpiotrowski80.bsky.social
Biracial debut picture book author with a passion for sharing her heritage through children’s literature. Former Peace Corps volunteer. Rep’d by Joyce Sweeney of the Seymour Agency.
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Hooray for @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social and her beautiful books!!! Did you know she used to climb trees to hide from her neighbors and escape into a book?! Good thing she doesn’t need to hide away anymore because we need her to write and share all of her books with us! ✨📚
September 14, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Hooray for @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social and her beautiful books!!! Did you know she used to climb trees to hide from her neighbors and escape into a book?! Good thing she doesn’t need to hide away anymore because we need her to write and share all of her books with us! ✨📚
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Thrilled to share that PB25Vibes author Namrata @namrataagarwal’s book has received a starred review! Congratulations, Namrata @namrataag.bsky.social
#reviews #starred #schoollibraryjournal #kidlit #author
#reviews #starred #schoollibraryjournal #kidlit #author
BIG NEWS! The Mithai Box Is Not Empty just received a ⭐️starred review from School Library Journal! Thank you,
@sljournal for such a thoughtful review and for seeing the heart of this story. I’m honored beyond words.
@HolidayHouseBks
#kidlit
@sljournal for such a thoughtful review and for seeing the heart of this story. I’m honored beyond words.
@HolidayHouseBks
#kidlit
August 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Thrilled to share that PB25Vibes author Namrata @namrataagarwal’s book has received a starred review! Congratulations, Namrata @namrataag.bsky.social
#reviews #starred #schoollibraryjournal #kidlit #author
#reviews #starred #schoollibraryjournal #kidlit #author
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Finally, we are thrilled to share a glimpse of the PB25 Vibes group. Each cover in this collection captures a distinct vibe from resilience and cultural connection to imaginative joy and emotional healing. ✨#bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity
August 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Finally, we are thrilled to share a glimpse of the PB25 Vibes group. Each cover in this collection captures a distinct vibe from resilience and cultural connection to imaginative joy and emotional healing. ✨#bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity
I’m excited that I’m now represented by Joyce Sweeney with the Seymour Agency!
@joycesweeney.bsky.social
@joycesweeney.bsky.social
a woman is smiling and saying yesssss !!! in a bedroom .
ALT: a woman is smiling and saying yesssss !!! in a bedroom .
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August 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I’m excited that I’m now represented by Joyce Sweeney with the Seymour Agency!
@joycesweeney.bsky.social
@joycesweeney.bsky.social
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This month, our authors are turning the spotlight on their book covers. Each cover holds clues, emotions, and symbols that connect deeply with the story inside.
#bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
#bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
August 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This month, our authors are turning the spotlight on their book covers. Each cover holds clues, emotions, and symbols that connect deeply with the story inside.
#bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
#bookcover #reflections #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
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Leslie @lpiotrowski80.bsky.social shares how tough it can be to let go of your favorite characters, sentences, words especially when they’ve lived in your mind and heart for so long. #revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing 🪓🪓🪓🪓
June 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Leslie @lpiotrowski80.bsky.social shares how tough it can be to let go of your favorite characters, sentences, words especially when they’ve lived in your mind and heart for so long. #revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing 🪓🪓🪓🪓
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Our first revision fact is from @costantia.bsky.social who shares her experience revising her manuscript 'The FIG TREE'
#5amwritersclub #publishing #revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #12x12pb #scbwi #writingcommunity
#5amwritersclub #publishing #revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #12x12pb #scbwi #writingcommunity
June 1, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Our first revision fact is from @costantia.bsky.social who shares her experience revising her manuscript 'The FIG TREE'
#5amwritersclub #publishing #revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #12x12pb #scbwi #writingcommunity
#5amwritersclub #publishing #revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #12x12pb #scbwi #writingcommunity
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Next up in our PB25 vibes series: a revision fact from the one behind the vibes this month— @namrataagarwal.bsky.social ! 🎉
Namrata shares a peek into her journey revising 'The Mithai Box Is Not Empty'
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing #cultural
Namrata shares a peek into her journey revising 'The Mithai Box Is Not Empty'
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing #cultural
June 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Next up in our PB25 vibes series: a revision fact from the one behind the vibes this month— @namrataagarwal.bsky.social ! 🎉
Namrata shares a peek into her journey revising 'The Mithai Box Is Not Empty'
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing #cultural
Namrata shares a peek into her journey revising 'The Mithai Box Is Not Empty'
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing #cultural
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Next from our squad is Ha Dinh, an author who simply cannot lay her mind to rest. Let’s see how Ha describes her journey through the revision process. #revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
June 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Next from our squad is Ha Dinh, an author who simply cannot lay her mind to rest. Let’s see how Ha describes her journey through the revision process. #revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
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🎉 Happy Book Birthday to Ha Dinh! 📚 ✨
#bookbirthday #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
📣 Attention chapter series fans! Today is her book birthday and Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix Up js out and 55% OFF on Audible RIGHT NOW! 🎧✨
#bookbirthday #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
📣 Attention chapter series fans! Today is her book birthday and Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix Up js out and 55% OFF on Audible RIGHT NOW! 🎧✨
June 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to Ha Dinh! 📚 ✨
#bookbirthday #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
📣 Attention chapter series fans! Today is her book birthday and Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix Up js out and 55% OFF on Audible RIGHT NOW! 🎧✨
#bookbirthday #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
📣 Attention chapter series fans! Today is her book birthday and Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix Up js out and 55% OFF on Audible RIGHT NOW! 🎧✨
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"Kimberly explains that during the revision process, ideas might just come—so don't give up."
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
June 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
"Kimberly explains that during the revision process, ideas might just come—so don't give up."
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
#revision #editors #author #kidlit #PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #publishing
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I am so honored to have received the “Many Voices” statewide award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI-Illinois) for my picture book manuscript “Escape from the Cotton Fields.”
I am so honored to have received the “Many Voices” statewide award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI-Illinois) for my picture book manuscript “Escape from the Cotton Fields.”
2025 SCBWI-IL Many Voices Prize
YouTube video by Illinois SCBWI
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May 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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I am so honored to have received the “Many Voices” statewide award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI-Illinois) for my picture book manuscript “Escape from the Cotton Fields.”
I am so honored to have received the “Many Voices” statewide award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI-Illinois) for my picture book manuscript “Escape from the Cotton Fields.”
I strongly believe in the power of a group. You can often do things much better in a group than by yourself.
Marketing advice brought to you today by
@pb25vibes.bsky.social member, @lpiotrowski80.bsky.social!
#writingcommunity #kidlit #marketing #publishing #author #PB25Vibes #launch #promogroups #promo
@pb25vibes.bsky.social member, @lpiotrowski80.bsky.social!
#writingcommunity #kidlit #marketing #publishing #author #PB25Vibes #launch #promogroups #promo
April 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I strongly believe in the power of a group. You can often do things much better in a group than by yourself.
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During March, #PB25Vibes authors are sharing their biggest challenges. A journalistic style of writing kept getting in Leslie Piotrowski’s way until she discovered her lyrical voice. #writingcommunity #picturebooks #BIPOC
March 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
During March, #PB25Vibes authors are sharing their biggest challenges. A journalistic style of writing kept getting in Leslie Piotrowski’s way until she discovered her lyrical voice. #writingcommunity #picturebooks #BIPOC
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"A love letter to all families who manage chronic illness on a regular basis..."
What a GREAT review from SLJ for KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE by @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
#KidLit #PictureBook #EduSky #BookSky
What a GREAT review from SLJ for KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE by @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
#KidLit #PictureBook #EduSky #BookSky
Thank you, @slj.com, for this heartfelt review of our upcoming #picturebook, KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE!
Emilie Leduc @orcabook.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit
Emilie Leduc @orcabook.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit
February 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"A love letter to all families who manage chronic illness on a regular basis..."
What a GREAT review from SLJ for KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE by @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
#KidLit #PictureBook #EduSky #BookSky
What a GREAT review from SLJ for KENZIE'S LITTLE TREE by @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
#KidLit #PictureBook #EduSky #BookSky
I pass my manuscripts through four critique groups before I send them to my agent.
We all want to race to the finish line, but publishing is more like a marathon than a sprint. Take your time and make your work the best that it can be!
Great advice from @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social, author of M IS FOR MASON JAR, coming in August.
#KidLit #PictureBooks #BookSky #EduSky
Great advice from @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social, author of M IS FOR MASON JAR, coming in August.
#KidLit #PictureBooks #BookSky #EduSky
January 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I pass my manuscripts through four critique groups before I send them to my agent.
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In case you missed it -
American Library Association announces 2025 Youth Media Award winners
The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Prin...
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January 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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WE DID IT! Thanks to your generosity we smashed our fundraising target, and we are so incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, bid, shared, and supported. You showed up for Los Angeles, and we can’t thank you enough!
The @Kidlit For Los Angeles team (Caroline, Charlotte, Tara and Jocelyn) 💖
The @Kidlit For Los Angeles team (Caroline, Charlotte, Tara and Jocelyn) 💖
January 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
WE DID IT! Thanks to your generosity we smashed our fundraising target, and we are so incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, bid, shared, and supported. You showed up for Los Angeles, and we can’t thank you enough!
The @Kidlit For Los Angeles team (Caroline, Charlotte, Tara and Jocelyn) 💖
The @Kidlit For Los Angeles team (Caroline, Charlotte, Tara and Jocelyn) 💖
I have gotten some of my best picture book story ideas in the middle of the night.
Who gets their best ideas while falling asleep or waking up? Or even in the middle of the night? Keep a notebook by your bed and jot down all those great ideas!
Great writing advice from @lpiotrowski80.bsky.social, author of THE NORTHBOUND TRAIN, coming in 2026.
#KidLit #PictureBook #BookSky
Great writing advice from @lpiotrowski80.bsky.social, author of THE NORTHBOUND TRAIN, coming in 2026.
#KidLit #PictureBook #BookSky
January 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I have gotten some of my best picture book story ideas in the middle of the night.
I had a great time today at a book launch in Vernon Hills. A member of one of my critique groups, Nicole Hewitt, read from her just released fantasy novel, THE SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN, before a huge crowd. So nice to see so many authors and avid book readers there to support her.
January 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I had a great time today at a book launch in Vernon Hills. A member of one of my critique groups, Nicole Hewitt, read from her just released fantasy novel, THE SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN, before a huge crowd. So nice to see so many authors and avid book readers there to support her.
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Is your writing stuck? Take a walk! Taking breaks and spending time in nature can general creativity. Don't forget to write down all those great ideas.
Great advice from @costantia.bsky.social, author of THE FIG TREE, releasing in June.
#KidLit #PictureBooks #BookSky #Teachers #Librarians
Great advice from @costantia.bsky.social, author of THE FIG TREE, releasing in June.
#KidLit #PictureBooks #BookSky #Teachers #Librarians
January 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Is your writing stuck? Take a walk! Taking breaks and spending time in nature can general creativity. Don't forget to write down all those great ideas.
Great advice from @costantia.bsky.social, author of THE FIG TREE, releasing in June.
#KidLit #PictureBooks #BookSky #Teachers #Librarians
Great advice from @costantia.bsky.social, author of THE FIG TREE, releasing in June.
#KidLit #PictureBooks #BookSky #Teachers #Librarians
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Are you connecting with other #KidLit writers as part of your journey? Finding people with similar passions provides support and inspiration! Great writing tip from @christinealemshah.bsky.social, author of BEA’S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES, coming soon! #PictureBooks
January 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Are you connecting with other #KidLit writers as part of your journey? Finding people with similar passions provides support and inspiration! Great writing tip from @christinealemshah.bsky.social, author of BEA’S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES, coming soon! #PictureBooks
I’ve signed up for another year with 12x12. It’s where I can find my writing community, post picture book drafts to receive feedback, and learn from webinars and other great tools. If you’re thinking of writing a picture book, check it out: www.12x12challenge.com. @12x12challenge #12x12PB
January 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I’ve signed up for another year with 12x12. It’s where I can find my writing community, post picture book drafts to receive feedback, and learn from webinars and other great tools. If you’re thinking of writing a picture book, check it out: www.12x12challenge.com. @12x12challenge #12x12PB
So excited to be on StoryStorm!
AN EXCITING DAY! @pb25vibes.bsky.social is on
@taralazar.bsky.social #STORYSTORM
...and it also features the ✨COVER REVEAL✨for BIRTHDAY BASH, written by @theislandwriter.bsky.social , art by @woolleystories.bsky.social 🥳
👀⬇️!
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#PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #kidlit
@taralazar.bsky.social #STORYSTORM
...and it also features the ✨COVER REVEAL✨for BIRTHDAY BASH, written by @theislandwriter.bsky.social , art by @woolleystories.bsky.social 🥳
👀⬇️!
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#PB25Vibes #writingcommunity #kidlit
Storystorm 2025 Day 22: PB25 Vibes Shares the Vibes
by PB25 Vibes In PB25 Vibes, a group of creators with books launching in 2025, we are all about vibes! Finding that feeling you want to leave with the reader is at the heart of writing a picture bo…
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January 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
So excited to be on StoryStorm!
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Which "P" are you going to focus on this week?
Lots of options from @theislandwriter.bsky.social, author of BIRTHDAY BASH, releasing later this year from The Little Press.
#KidLit #PictureBooks
Lots of options from @theislandwriter.bsky.social, author of BIRTHDAY BASH, releasing later this year from The Little Press.
#KidLit #PictureBooks
January 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Which "P" are you going to focus on this week?
Lots of options from @theislandwriter.bsky.social, author of BIRTHDAY BASH, releasing later this year from The Little Press.
#KidLit #PictureBooks
Lots of options from @theislandwriter.bsky.social, author of BIRTHDAY BASH, releasing later this year from The Little Press.
#KidLit #PictureBooks