Raelene Van Horn
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Raelene Van Horn
@raelenevanhorn.bsky.social
PB Author/ Illustrator;
MG Writing, Teacher
#50PreciousWords
24’ Honoree; #PBParty
25’ Honorable Mention
SCBWI-SFNEB Team
Some exciting news I received from @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and the PBParty team! Thanks to your kindness for hosting this contest and recognizing a part of my Great-Grandfather August’s life story.
May 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
My cousin’s daughter really enjoyed “Noura’s Crescent Moon.” Thank you, Zainab Khan, Nabila Adani and Candlewick Press!
April 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A contest to challenge you to use your words wisely-50 words, to be exact. Let me know, if you plan to enter and we can cheer each other on?
Today is a SPECIAL DAY! I just got home from Costa Rica and One of my books was named 2025 Social Studies Notable Trade Book. But that's not why.
It's because today is the 1st day of #50PreciousWords! Contest deadline March 3 at 11:59pm. Will you give it a try? viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/02/5...
March 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
When you see a writing friend’s picture book at your local Towne Center Books, a lovely book for Ramadan!
March 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A day to shine, when “Voice of Hope: Myrlie Evers Williams Story” receives notable recognition by the Children’s Book Council! Wow, to my colleague, Nadia Salomon, the illustrator-London Ladd and all who have seen this one behind the scenes! www.instagram.com/p/DGpdXXhutV...
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March 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My SCBWI-SF, North East Bay region is hosting a creative writing and illustrating retreat. It’s an excellent opportunity. Please join us.
February 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
February 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🌟But since we can’t wait…we’re hosting a social media GIVEAWAY! 🎁 You could win ONE MONTH FREE of Ebony Lynn Mudd’s PB courses at The PB Retreat!

How to enter:
1. Follow us
2. Repost!
3. Tag a friend in the comments!

A winner will be chosen on Friday, 1/10! Enter on IG too to DOUBLE your chances!
January 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I’m looking forward to participating in Storystorm 2025. Just sign up and or follow Tara’s blog through January.
#picturebooks
#kidlit
#storystorm
@taralazar.bsky.social
December 28, 2024 at 2:52 PM
I did this.
December 1, 2024 at 9:56 PM
“The Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story,” a picture book biography dear to my heart, told and illustrated with strength and precise words. It’s a picture book with several educational themes, making it useful in schools and classrooms. Thanks, my friend Nadia and your publication team!
November 2, 2024 at 5:03 PM
I’ve been creating hand-collage papers to utilize in my children’s picture book illustrations.
October 21, 2024 at 3:23 PM