//=time() ?>
Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there! Especially those who have been facing extra challenges this past year. 💚💜💛❤️🌷
Rejection and criticism are part of publishing process, before AND after publication. Work on developing a thick skin early on and you'll not only enjoy the journey more but also increase your chances of longterm success.
To educators talking abt picture books w/ young readers: pls credit illustrator, NOT just the author. Ways you can allow real-life illustrators to inspire young creators: https://t.co/XoADzQC97E
@picturesmeanb #PicturesMeanBusiness (Comic: @jabberworks)
To celebrate #CIBD2021 (contest still open today/ 'til 11:50pET), I ordered ANONYMOUSE by @vikkivansickle & A.Pirolli, THE PLAYER by @pauljcoccia & pre-ordered PEOPLE SHAPES by @heidieys & T.Bellón from @AnotherStoryTO!
TO ENTER: https://t.co/10tjXvzUD1
To celebrate #CIBD2021 📚🇨🇦 (contest still open today/Sun 'til 11:50p ET!), I ordered GENIE MEANIE by @MahtabNarsimhan, illus Michelle Simpson + GUARDIANS OF ZOONE + pre-ordered SPELL SWEEPER by @leefodi from @mabelsfables!
TO ENTER: https://t.co/10tjXvzUD1
Congrats to 🌟📚debut📚🌟 picture book author/illus @paddydonnelly on recent launch of THE VANISHING LAKE from @YeehooPress! https://t.co/GU9onnZz9C
Great interview w/Paddy by @kathytemean about his process (tons of lovely art): https://t.co/TuRQbfTYY7
I continue to adore #MarvinAndPip, my favourite webcomic in the universe. Any other creatives who sometimes feel like this?!?
You can find more Marvin & Pip goodness at https://t.co/LCSLJkHiZa
Thanks to all who share my illustrated literacy quotes and comics in social media, but pls do NOT crop out my copyright info or use as your userpic without permission. Reason: some may assume it's public domain or scoop/share without credit. cont'd
WOW!!!! Just found that not only is @FirstBookCanada sponsoring my visit w/Thunderbird Elementary in Vancouver during #CCBCBookWeek2021 but each kindergarten student participating in the presentation will receive copy of #SamAndEva! THANK YOU, FIRST BOOK 🇨🇦!
*Updated* My list of Kidlit/YA agents on Twitter: https://t.co/N4PR4Rslnx (pls let me know if you can access this list; for some reason, not all can....?)
Tip: Always research before querying. Don't DM agents unless you are 100% positive they are ok with it.