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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · Jun 24

Hey, everyone!

Quick announcement from the PBRS team:

We’ll be taking the summer off BlueSky, so if you want to stay up to date on all things PBRS, giveaways and other fun, be sure to follow us on IG and stay subscribed to our newsletter.

See you there!

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 29

We’ve given you a BTS look at mentee selection, but what actually happens once they’ve been chosen?

It’s a two-week flurry of welcome packets, intro emails, bonding events & mentee orientation (which takes place TONIGHT! Eeeek!), all geared towards welcoming mentees to the #PBRS family. ⭐️

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 27

Think choosing a mentee was easy for our mentors? Think again!

Hear what @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social had to say about how WOWed she was by the talent and storytelling in her apps, and use this as motivation as you keep writing and revising this summer!
#pbrisingstars #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 23

It's been ONE week since we announced our 2025 #pbrisingstars Mentees!

With 2,403 applications, Mentors had impossible decisions to make! Have you wondered what each mentor's process was like?!

Check out what Mentor Jackie Morera said about how she chose her mentee below👇🏾

#kitlitmegafeed #kidlit

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 19

It's time to ASK @natashakhankazi.bsky.social anything!!!!

Today only until 9 PM Eastern Time, comment your questions and Natasha will pop in today to answer!!!

Questions about publishing? An artist interested in writing? Let us know below!!! #kidlit #kidlitart #askmeanything #pbrisingstars

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 19

Please join us in supporting our co-director and dear friend, Trenise. Our hearts are breaking and we’re hoping to at least slightly ease the pain she and Travis are going through.

Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · May 18

#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide

Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn

gofund.me/ce50d993

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · May 18

#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide

Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn

gofund.me/ce50d993

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 16

2025 HMs PT 3:

@hkjenkins.bsky.social @cameronmukwa.bsky.social @karmicjoy.bsky.social @kleelouis.bsky.social @xichenillust.bsky.social @ctdrobinson.bsky.social

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 16

2025 HMs PT 2: @writtenbymegan.bsky.social @menalkhan.bsky.social @rgspaulding.bsky.social @serafinafinnegan.bsky.social
@dibbarangeen.bsky.social @mothermoonbooks.bsky.social @jenkraar.bsky.social

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 16

2025 HMs PT 1:
@robinbwechsler.bsky.social @clayadamah.bsky.social @melissakayvalente.bsky.social @traceykj.bsky.social @wendy-barton.bsky.social @carrieschneider.bsky.social @drexpander.bsky.social

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 16

2025 RUNNER UPs PT 2: @boragrove.bsky.social @mariannebtabner.bsky.social @jynhall.bsky.social @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social @scnaux.bsky.social @musingmommumble.bsky.social @inkcap-art.bsky.social

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 16

2025 RUNNER UPs PT 1: @escritoraviv.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social @melissajmiles.bsky.social @caitbonnar.bsky.social @jennyreuel.bsky.social @gaylestern.bsky.social @mbwallarice.bsky.social @midfreeman.bsky.social

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 16

2025 MENTEES: @literarydesiree.bsky.social @cbgriffin.bsky.social @maureenstraka.bsky.social @domantics.bsky.social @nikkiacebooks.bsky.social @shsinnett.bsky.social @carolynsauer.bsky.social @pecrosby.bsky.social @brookebaum.bsky.social @realjackiegm.bsky.social

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 16

PRESENTING: the 2025 PB RISING STARS mentees, runners up, and honorable mentions! 🤩🤩🤩

We’re thrilled to work with our 28 new mentees, and we’re so proud of our RUs and HMs.

CONGRATS TO ALL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 15

Today’s the BIG DAY!!

Tonight, we’ll be announcing our 2025 #PBRisingStars mentees!

We’re so blown away by ALL of you who and are in awe of your talent. 🥹🥹🥹

Check out what Mentor Alliah L. Agostini said about reading all of your work, and we’ll see you soon! 👇🏾

#pbrisingstars #kidlit

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 14

TOMORROW! TOMORROW! We announce mentees TOMORROW!!!

and GUESS WHAT, everyone?!

We have ONE 👏🏾 MORE 👏🏾 SUPRISE 👏🏾!

Make sure you’re there on time because we have one huge huge HUGE announcement, and you’re not gonna wanna miss this 👀😎

#kidlit #kidlitmegafeed

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 13

TWO more days until the 2025 PBRS mentees are announced!

And this summer, mentees and mentors will get to learn craft from TWO of the best in the game — Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey! 🤩🤩🤩

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 12

Three more days until we announce 2025 #PBRisingStars mentees!

And did you know? Mentees get THREE things beyond 1:1 mentorship:
⭐️ Craft workshops with the pros
⭐️ Access to PBRS events
⭐️ A private mentee discord

Can’t wait to announce who’s joining the PBRS family in 3 days!

#kidlit

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 8

Guess what?!

We’re officially ONE WEEK OUT from announcing the class of 2025 #PBRisingStars mentees and WE CANNOT WAIT!!! 🤩

Register now so YOU can be there live when your name is called! 🤞🏾

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#pbrisingstars #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #amwriting #amillustrating

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 7

We’re also so incredibly grateful for our AMAZING PBRS alumni, and every single one of you who had reposted, shared, or told a friend about us.

We couldn’t do it without you, and we’re so thankful for your support!

#kidlit #kidlitmegafeed #picturebooks

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 7

Today we’re screaming THANK YOU to orgs like @scbwi.bsky.social, @kidlit411.bsky.social, @lasmusasbooks.bsky.social, @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social & the #PBParty team, @subitclub.bsky.social, BCHQ and KidLit In Color for all the support they’ve given in helping us spread the word this year!

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 5

#PBRisingStars mentor @jmorerabooks.bsky.social has a NEW BOOK dropping in EIGHT days, so let’s run those pre-order numbers up!

TOGETHER WE REMEMBER is an imaginative exploration of finding joy amidst grieving, and we can’t wait to read!

Pre-order your copy today: bookshop.org/p/books/toge...

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 2

It’s #FunFriday around these parts, #PBRisingStars friends and family, so we want to play another game!

FINISH THE SENTENCE: The PB Rising Stars mentees are…

✍🏽 ✍🏽 ✍🏽

⭐️Comment below to complete the thought! 👇🏾⭐️

#kidlit #kidlitcommunity #picturebooks #kidlitmegafeed

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · Apr 30

Guess what Guess what Guess whaaaaat?!

2025 #PBRisingStars mentee selections ARE IN!!!! And in two-ish weeks, we get to SCREAM about the new mentee class! 😱😱😱😱

How are you feeling as we inch closer to May 15?! Tell us tell us!

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · Apr 29

Our #PBRisingStars live mentee announcement on MAY 15 is officially SOLD OUT…kinda!!!

Yes, 500 (!!!) friends have already registered…but not everyone will attend!

That means YOU can still register & when virtual doors open at 8 PM ET, secure a seat.

Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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