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Julie Hedlund

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Picture Book author & Founder, #12x12PB @12x12challenge.bsky.social & co-founder @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. SONG AFTER SONG: Julie Andrews Bio (2023, little bee), OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? (2021, Philomel) juliehedlund.com

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Sep 12

Come and get me - LOL!

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Sep 12

Hey #kidlit #picturebook creators, here's a chance to go to a GREAT conference (#pbsummit) and be entered to win a critique from me! Today is the deadline though. Go to picturebooksummit.com to get your ticket.

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you!

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Sep 8

I'm so honored to be a guest on the Women, Books & More podcast! Thanks @irenerawlings.bsky.social for having me! www.iheart.com/podcast/1323... #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart

Let's write a picture book---Julie Hedlund tells us how - The Women Books & More’s Podcast | iHeart

<p style='font-weight: 400;'>Maybe you want to write a book. A children’s book. A children’s picture book.</p> <p style='font-weight: 400;'>Maybe about a wee hedgehog who wants to be a ballerina.</p> ...

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Aug 26

In response to the PW article about Gemini Storybook app, I put the #12x12PB webinar led by PB author and AI guru @chiaracolombi.com on sale for 40% off. #kidlit folks need to know how to protect themselves. juliehedlund.teachable.com/p/chiara-col...

What Kidlit Creators Should Know About AI

Representing Your Unique Lived Experiences, Culture and Language in Children’s Literature with Author Ana Siqueira

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Jun 11

Can't wait!

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Jun 11

Emma reports on our third Superstar Speaker for #PBSummit! Registration is now open. Sign up today and get $100 off + a chance to get your ticket refunded. picturebooksummit.com

Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · Jun 11

NEWS FLASH! Emma Walton Hamilton is reporting LIVE from Picture Book Summit Headquarters. She has a lead on the identity of our final Superstar Speaker for #PBSummit 2025...⁠
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Follow this continuing story at our link in bio:⁠
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#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Jun 11

I'm SO excited for #PBSummit this year! Yesterday, I announced our second superstar speaker (take a peek). If you register today, you'll automatically be entered to get your ticket refunded. #kidlit #kidlitart picturebooksummit.com.

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Mar 14

Aww, I enjoyed speaking with you about your cute story! Thank you for trusting me to give you feedback!

Yashika Mody @yashikamwriting.bsky.social · Mar 13

Just had a great chat with @juliefhedlund.bsky.social as the lucky bidder on her KidLit for LA Auction AMA session! Loved talking about narrative structures for diverse stories and how to balance authenticity vs. marketability. You're a legend, Julie 🤩 and thanks for your time! 💙

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Mar 1

Sharing here too - tomorrow (Sunday, March 1) is the LAST day to join #12x12PB in 2024. Come write and illustrate #picturebooks in the friendliest #writingcommunity on earth! #kidlit #kidlitart 12x12challenge.com/membership

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Mar 1

🚨 PSA: 12 x 12 registration closes TOMORROW! 😮

Sign up NOW, otherwise you'll have to wait until 2026. Join the multitudes of #picturebook creators who are already members. We can't wait to welcome you! buff.ly/3O74wvq

<a href="/hashtag/kidlit" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 22

That is fantastic! Thank you for all you do!

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 21

It's THE book I needed right now. And yes, I am highlighting. ;-)

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 21

We cannot let this stand. @cswild.bsky.social is a friend and #12x12PB member. This case will have implications for all #kidlit authors & illustrators. #freadom #booksnotbans

PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · Feb 20

Statement by authors and illustrators of books in Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor pen.org/mahmoud-v-ta...

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 20

🤣

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 19

That’s smart! I wish I’d done that years ago before I wrote and revised TEA REX, only to have Molly Idle’s version come out. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 19

Seems like a good combination!

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 19

I’ve never seen a more apt description of the process!

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 19

Same here.

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 19

Also, I’ve had the title, GET YOUR SNOUT OUT on my list for a while. I used to say it all the time to my hound mutt. Haven’t found the story yet though.

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 19

I LOVE funny, punny titles, and I’m here to say I’d read the heck out of The Ham Scam!

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 19

It would be interesting to know whether pantsers end up with more abandoned mss than plotters. I have so many that I write and then don’t look at again. #kidlitchat

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 19

I do write mostly chronologically though, which might be easier for #picturebooks vs. other formats. #kidlitchat

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 19

Right? It’s like I wish I could be a morning person or a neat nick. I’m always on the wrong side of whatever the more “wholesome” way is. 🤣

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 19

Pantser! I’d never put myself through the pain of writing a first draft if I had to have it all mapped out. #kidlitchat

Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Feb 15

I can tell you that the whole reason I STARTED 12 x 12 is because I loathe first drafts! Give me revision any day of the week and twice on Sunday!