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The original online writing conference JUST for Picture Book Creators, established in 2015. Join us ONLINE on Oct. 3 2026 with Superstar Speakers Derrick Barnes, Deborah Underwood, and Brian Lies! picturebooksummit.com
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialIdeas are truly everywhere! In this episode, we reveal a few of the most unusual places we've found inspiration for our picture books—some of these might surprise you!
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@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialNEW #PODCAST ALERT! Does your #picturebook ending stick the landing? In this episode, Katie Davis digs deep into two types of endings, with examples and questions to ask yourself to achieve your desired goal.
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@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialQuote of the Day: “When every word counts...every word must count.” - @emmawaltonhamilton.bsky.social
We can't say it any better than that!
@picturebooksummit.bsky.social“Give characters big desires, bold choices, and brave stumbles - kids will feel it in their bones.” - Bethany Hegedus, author of NO BAD PARTS and BE THE CHANGE.
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@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialSo, what’s the truth about celebrity #picturebooks? Are they held to a *lower* standard than lesser-known writers? Do they help or hurt the industry?
We get into the great #celebrity #picturebook debate. Don't miss it!
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@alysableedingpen.bsky.socialReposted by @picturebooksummit.bsky.socialAttended PB Summit today ... so many pearls! My favorite take away of the day: "Don't become so worried about the craft that you fail to let yourself create!" #PBSummit #amwriting #booksky #kidlit
@jacqueline-miller.bsky.socialReposted by @picturebooksummit.bsky.socialI did not have crying on my PB summit bingo card, but here we are. Incredible, inspiring talks.
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@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialTake a few moments to enjoy Emma Walton Hamilton's interview with 2026 Superstar Speaker Derrick Barnes! picturebooksummit.co...
You'll leave inspired, motivated, and, most of all, glad you took some time to listen.
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialQuote of the Day: “Let readers play detective. Give them clues to connect, not sermons to endure.” - Emma Walton Hamilton, NYT Bestselling Picture Book Author
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@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialYOU are the secret ingredient in your #picturebook manuscripts, but do your stories have enough of you, your experiences, and your emotions? Find out how to weave these in and create something unique in this post:
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@picturebooksummit.bsky.social"When I first sold Little Leaders, the first question people asked was, ‘When are you going to do a book for boys?’ My answer: ‘This is a book for boys.’” - Vashti Harrison, author-illustrator of BIG
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialSuch beautiful pieces of wisdom were shared today by Brian Lies during Picture Book Summit! This year's Picture Book Summit was definitely a splash! #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialWhat an extremely insightful agent panel today during Picture Book Summit! Cheers to an eventful day! #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialWhat's Kelli learned while working behind-the-scenes and eventually hosting Picture Book Summit? A LOT. In this episode, she reveals the speakers who inspired her to start writing.
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialJoin us as Emma Walton Hamilton and Katie Davis knock it out of the park in today's presentation on page turns. Picture Book Summit is going swimmingly! #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialJoin us as Emma Walton Hamilton and Katie Davis guide us through the ebb and flow of a page turn. Picture Book Summit is going swimmingly!
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialJoin us as we dive into following our ideas below the surface during Picture Book Summit! Deborah Underwood takes us on a wonderful journey to find our metaphorical pearls and imparts such beautiful wisdom on us. #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialWhat an informative editor panel! We are having a splash at Picture Book Summit! #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialAmazing things brewing during Picture Book Summit. We would love for everyone to join us! #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
@picturebooksummit.bsky.socialWhat a beautiful quote of what writing children books are all about! Huge thank you to Derrick Barnes for your wonderful words. This is why we love Picture Book Summit. Come join us! #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
