You Can Enter PBParty & PB Rising Stars!
We’ve seen a lot of questions from people who want to enter the PBParty contest and apply to the PB Rising Stars mentorship. Guess what? If you meet the requirements...
I’m a glitter-loving kid at heart who loves viewing the world through a child’s eyes. Writing, reading, and hanging out with other book-loving people is my air. I’ve written many humorous picture books and middle grade novels, but also enjoy tapping into the challenging parts of my life so I can spread sunshine and hope...and show kids that they aren’t alone. I’m very involved with SCBWI and am the co-host of #PBParty and #PBFest. I live in Florida with my husband, two daughters, and rescue dog and cat. I adore animals and would adopt every homeless one if I could.
We’ve seen a lot of questions from people who want to enter the PBParty contest and apply to the PB Rising Stars mentorship. Guess what? If you meet the requirements...
I want to make sure I give each critique 1000%, so I’m closing to new clients on March 11. I’m not sure when I’ll open again…hopefully sometime in April. It...
Introducing the agents and editors for PBParty 2026. Wahoooooo! How incredible is this list? We’ve had so many Success Stories through the years. I can’t wait to see the magical...
I can’t believe it’s March already. The PBParty contest will be here soon. Wahoooo! The judges and are excited to read all the amazing entries. If you missed the PBParty...
I’m excited to chat with many of you at our PBParty Prep Zoom on Wednesday, February 25 at 6 pm Eastern. Who plans to be there? If you can’t make...
I’m thrilled that PBParty’s awesome volunteer & PBParty Success Story, Callie Dean, is our Crit Master on the last PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train before the 2026 PBParty...
Wow, I can’t believe it’s 2026 already. Let’s start the new year off in the best possible way…by writing a new picture book draft (or two)! I’m thrilled to open...
It’s PBParty’s 12th year! The PBParty Dream Team of Judges and I can’t wait to read your submissions and celebrate your successes. The annual PBParty contest is for unagented writers and author/illustrators with finished and...
I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season, filled with fun, family, friends, and lots of magical moments. To help make your holidays brighter, I’m offering some PB Fairy Godmother...
I’m thrilled that PBParty’s Ninja Superstar and judge Sylvia Chen is the last monthly PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train Guest Crit Master in 2025. What a great way...
*Write a new PB draft on challenge day EST (you can plan ahead…but don’t write until the Critique Train opens).
*Shout out on the #PBParty Critique Train Twitter post: DONE!
*Add your name at the end of the Critique Train Google Doc
*CELEBRATE!!!!
Huge thanks to author Ana Siqueira for sharing this amazing mini-workshop with us. She’s a wealth of information. 💗 Want to win a 30 minute Ask Me Anything Zoom or...
I love having a monthly Guest Crit Master for the monthly PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train. This month, we have my agent-sister and critique group member Ana Siqueira…who...
I’m thrilled that the monthly PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train now has a fun new twist…a monthly Guest Crit Master. And who better to start us off than...
Writers and author/illustrators asked me to start a critique service for years, and I’m enjoying every minute of my PB Fairy Godmother Critiques. I love helping others, and can’t wait...
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