Queer Kidlit Mentorship Program @QueerKidlit
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Need ideas for our Pride issue? I would love to see some biographical pieces celebrating LGBTQ+ writers, artists, musicians, athletes, activists, historical figures, anyone who inspires you & that you think young readers should know more about! #kidlit littlethoughtspress.wixsite.com/ltpmag/submiss…
One of our 2024 Queer Kidlit Mentees is Riley Tao who is working on their YA novel with H.D. Hunter. #KidLit #Mentorship #LGBTQ #YA
Congratulations to the 2024 mentees! 🥳 🌈 #kidlit
@QueerKidlit @buttonjar1 @astro_eden Congratulations to all the 2024 mentees!
@QueerKidlit @buttonjar1 AAA this is so exciting!! Im honoured to have been picked, thank you for this incredible opportunity!!!!!
Here are the 2024 Queer Kidlit Mentees! Check your email for who you were matched with! 🌈📚🎉 @leooodraws @buttonjar1 @astro_eden #kidlit #mentorship #LGBTQiaplus #LGBTQ
February 1st is the last day to submit your application for a 2024 Queer Kidlit Mentorship! #LGBTQIA #kidlit #kidlitart #mentorship queerkidlit.weebly.com
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6 more days to apply!! Looking forward to working with my mentee!! <3
Hey everyone! I'm taking part in this mentorship programme- I'm pm open to anyone working on a graphic novel pitch at any stage, I'm happy to look over scripts, comic pages, or even just art portfolio <3 If you're working on smth right now feel free to apply, its completely free!
Hey everyone! I'm taking part in this mentorship programme- I'm pm open to anyone working on a graphic novel pitch at any stage, I'm happy to look over scripts, comic pages, or even just art portfolio <3 If you're working on smth right now feel free to apply, its completely free!
6 more days to the application deadline! For a chance to work with one of our 13 mentors: @theorah @gordyjwright @TeresaRobeson @katefussner @MarcieColleen1 @tinaconnolly @PhaeaCrede @michaelleali @ajvanbelle H.D. Hunter @BlueJaryn Adria Karlsson @ana_thewriter Please share!
Check out our 2024 mentors. Apply to up to three. We mentors for #PictureBooks (manuscripts or dummies), #GraphicNovel (scripts or pages), #ChapterBooks, #MiddleGrade #MG, #YoungAdult #YA, and #Illustrator #portfolio #kidlitart #LGBTQIA #kidlit Thanks for sharing this!!!
I'm mentoring YA in this program! Applications are open now!
Applications are open! To see our mentor profiles and apply, click on the mentors' names. queerkidlit.weebly.com For picture books (manuscripts or dummies), chapter books, graphic novels (scripts or pages), middle grade, and young adult, as well as illustrator portfolios.
We are open for submissions! Learn all about it here 👉 bit.ly/4aUfXR9
Wrapping up our bakers dozen of mentors for this year's Queer Kidlit Mentorship program is @ajvanbelle who is mentoring young adult. To see their mentor profile, click on their name on the MEET THE MENTORS page queerkidlit.weebly.com/meet-the-men... Applications open TODAY!!!
The first of the three 2024 Queer Kidlit Mentors I'm posting today is @BlueJaryn of Payden's Pronoun Party 🎉 illustrated by Xochitl Cornejo. For more info check out their mentor profile clicking on their name queerkidlit.weebly.com/meet-the-men...
Adria Karlsson is a 2024 Queer Kidlit Mentor for picture book manuscripts! 🎉 Applications open tomorrow (January 10th - tomorrow- and close at the end of the month.) Check out Adria's mentor profile: queerkidlit.weebly.com/adria-karlss...
The Queer Kidlit Mentorship Program applications are open January 10th through Feb 1st. Find out more about the program and the mentors here: queerkidlit.weebly.com/meet-the-mento…
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Here are the 2024 Queer Kidlit Mentees! Check your email for who you were matched with! 🌈📚🎉 @leooodraws @buttonjar1 @astro_eden #kidlit #mentorship #LGBTQiaplus #LGBTQ
@QueerKidlit @buttonjar1 @astro_eden So honored to have been chosen! I'm really excited.
I'm so honored! And so excited to dive in & get to work!!! Thank you for this amazing opportunity!!
Here are the 2024 Queer Kidlit Mentees! Check your email for who you were matched with! 🌈📚🎉 @leooodraws @buttonjar1 @astro_eden #kidlit #mentorship #LGBTQiaplus #LGBTQ
@QueerKidlit @buttonjar1 @astro_eden Congratulations to all the 2024 mentees!
@QueerKidlit @buttonjar1 AAA this is so exciting!! Im honoured to have been picked, thank you for this incredible opportunity!!!!!
6 days left to apply to work with me or one of the 12 other awesome mentors on your kidlit manuscript!
6 more days to the application deadline! For a chance to work with one of our 13 mentors: @theorah @gordyjwright @TeresaRobeson @katefussner @MarcieColleen1 @tinaconnolly @PhaeaCrede @michaelleali @ajvanbelle H.D. Hunter @BlueJaryn Adria Karlsson @ana_thewriter Please share!
We are open for submissions! Learn all about it here 👉 bit.ly/4aUfXR9
PLEASE think about applying!!! What a great opportunity to connect with an author who will support you!
The Queer Kidlit Mentorship Program applications are open January 10th through Feb 1st. Find out more about the program and the mentors here: queerkidlit.weebly.com/meet-the-mento…
It's my birthday and I want to start the year by giving back to the amazing #kidlit #wriringcommunity! I'm offering 2 writers (winner's choice!) a: 📗Picture book critique (non-rhyming) 📄 Query letter critique 🍵 30-min AMA chat To enter, comment below by Jan 3rd.
🏆 We're delighted to announce winners of the 2023 Black Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest! Thank you to @StrivePub and everyone who entered and shared your beautiful work with us! Visit our website to learn more about the winners➡️ bit.ly/3RkHwLA
"Worm and Caterpillar are Friends" is a Best Book of 2023?! 🙀 THANK YOU for sharing this story of acceptance and friendship with the emerging 🐛🦋readers in your life. @KirkusReviews @chipublib @nypl @SimonKIDS #gn #kidsbooks #bestbooksof2023
While I'm thinking of queries, I've decided to update my #MSWL for the new year. Check it out here: serarivers.com/mswl/
Thank you to all of the people who came to our chat over the years. Also to those who supported the chat and even the lovely people who lurked in the shadows. I love and appreciate all of you. I'm looking forward to all the good things #QueerKidlit will do in the coming years!
Question 6: What words would you like to share with the community for our final chat? #QueerKidlit
Question 5: How do you know you're done with your manuscript & ready to query? #QueerKidlit
Question 4: Which book character(s) did you hate saying goodbye to? #QueerKidlit
Question 3: What food is best for endings? #QueerKidlit
Question 2: What makes for a good ending? #QueerKidlit
Question 1: Which book has your absolute favorite ending? #QueerKidlit