I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialThank you so much!
Emily Keifer
@emilykeifer.bsky.social
#kidlit writer | SCBWI | PB Rising Stars Runner-up ‘23 | Kidlit Chuckle Challenge winner ‘24 | Kid’s Choice Winner ‘23 | Kidlit Vibes winner ‘22 & ‘23 | 50 Precious Words Winner ‘22 | #amquerying
@emilykeifer.bsky.social@emilykeifer.bsky.socialHello! I received the “Open October, inbox closed” response as well just now. Will the query still be read? Thank you!
@emilykeifer.bsky.social@emilykeifer.bsky.socialDon’t miss this amazing opportunity!
mindyalyseweiss.comHuge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing WonderlandIf you're planning to enter the 2026 PBParty contest, here are TONS of critique prizes you can win to help prepare. Good luck. :)
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialHave you read Jim! Six True Stories About One Great Artist: James Marshall written and illustrated by Jerrold Connors? If not, you’re missing out. If you have, can we talk about how amazing it is? Go check it out at your local library or your local bookstore! @jerroldconnors.bsky.social
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialBeautiful!!
@littlethoughtspress.comReposted by @emilykeifer.bsky.social"The hippo wallows in fresh water,
His movements are quite slow,
He yawns and munches all night long,
He cannot swim, you know!"
-from The River Horse by @fhalliday.bsky.social, featuring the illustration, A Sunset Soak by @emilykeifer.bsky.social
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialThis is my art for SCBWI’s April ‘draw this’ prompt: astronomy
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialI love this! I’m inspired to try it with my kids!
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialWhat a wonderful opportunity!
@kidlitjenny.bsky.socialReposted by @emilykeifer.bsky.socialAre you ready for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway?
Nadia Ali is offering a critique on a non-rhyming picture book that is up to 600 words long.
Like, comment, and repost to enter. Must do all three. Good luck!
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialThank you for the opportunity!
@kidlitjenny.bsky.socialReposted by @emilykeifer.bsky.socialTime for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!
Heather Stigall is offering a critique on a fiction or informational fiction picture book. Prose or rhyme is ok (no free-verse). 850 words or under please.
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Good luck!
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialI would love this humorous critique! Thank you for the chance!
@kidlitjenny.bsky.socialReposted by @emilykeifer.bsky.socialAre you ready for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway?
Becky Scharnhorst is offering a critique on a non rhyming picture book under 750 words. She especially loves humor.
Like, comment, and repost to enter.
Must do all three.
Good luck!
@beckyscharn.bsky.social
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialWhat a wonderful opportunity!
@kidlitjenny.bsky.socialReposted by @emilykeifer.bsky.socialTime for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Shannon Avra is offering a picture book critique on a story that is under 1,000 words. No rhyming or non fiction please.
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Good luck!
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialWhat a fantastic opportunity!
@kidlitjenny.bsky.socialReposted by @emilykeifer.bsky.socialTime for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Kalee Gwarjanski is offering a critique on any genre of picture book with any word count.
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Good luck!
@emilykeifer.bsky.socialThank you for this wonderful opportunity!