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The more I think about it, the more I realize how ADHD friendly 12 x 12 Challenge is. Earning badges helps gamify your writing goals. A community of people provide body doubling to get stuff done. Monthly check-ins keep you on track. Regular emails mean you don't forget anything.

As I work on my illustration skills, my ADHD makes it hard to revise a piece of art. But the wonderful people of 12 x 12 Challenge encouraged me to post in the forum for feedback and then their comments helped me to improve this piece for the #diversifymyart challenge. Join 12x12!

I hope you will join me in the new art challenge #diversifymyart ! Here is the February prompt list and my first illustration for the month which features my own neurodiversity: ADHD.

#kidlitart

Our villainous possum, Carl, has arrived. MUAHAHAHA!

STOKED to reveal the cover of IMPOSSIBLE POSSUMS illustrated by the incredible Boysenberri! Thank you, John Schu for hosting!

Be sure to check out our interview in Mr. Schu's og post. Pre-order link in thread below.

Join me in the new illustration challenge #diversifymyart ! Here are my first 2 illustrations for January.

January Prompts:
1. Variety of skin tones
2. Public nursing, baby wearing
3. Crutches, cane, walker
4. Hijab

Check out the full list:
larissaelliottbooks.wordpress.com/diversifymyart/
#kidlitart

Join Andrew's street team: forms.gle/teNBrgbJZRjEdi…

And please consider marking my books as 'Want to Read' on GoodReads.
Ollie: bit.ly/OllieGReads
Curlilocks: bit.ly/CurlyGReads
Hope: bit.ly/HopeGReads

#BookBash23 #kidlit #writingcommunity #teachers #librarians

New art challenge starting in January! #DiversifyMyArt : increasing representation of diversity in illustration. Join us! Full prompt list and guidelines at: larissaelliottbooks.wordpress.com/diversifymyart/

Between cozying up with a book and adventuring through corn mazes, our #12x12PB members did a wonderful job portraying our characters in various fall settings! 📖🌽

Fabulous work, Larissa D. Elliott, Kara Marsee, @sophiefurmanart, and Liz Godfrey!

#picturebookillustrators

The gates of Cucumonga Campground are preparing to open (7/16/24) & something's lurking in the lake . . .

Behold, the cover of my debut pb. Illus. by Pablo Pino w/ art dir. from Lucy Ruth Cummins.

Opening lines, Preorder links, & Goodreads info. in 🧵 below. Rts appreciated. 🙏🏽

I was one of those who thought they'd be on this app until the end. But I'm starting to be active on bluesky. There's a really great #kidlit community growing over there. Come join us! bsky.app/profile/lariss…

On Sunday, we have a half day mini writers conference!
-An intro to #NaNoWriMo with Orlando NaNoWriMo
-Creating Characters with Sandra Proudman 🇵🇸
-Pre-Writing with Jennie Jarvis
-Structure & Pacing with Michael Mammay
-Worldbuilding with Cass R Morris

It's free. Link to follow

My book club (the Humor Room) just read HORNSWOGGLED! by Josh Crute and
@jennharknee and there was so much we loved about this book! Go. Read. Now!
bookshop.org/p/books/hornsw…

How cute is Larissa D. Elliott's rendition of a #12x12PB character at the beach from last year's 12 x 12 Summer Illustrator Challenge? 🏖️

If you missed out, we're hosting a Fall Illustrator Challenge this year! You're welcome to submit your illustration through Monday, August 7th.

Why is the packaging for Goldfish crackers so impossible to open?

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Seeking a query letter edit, manuscript critique, pitch polishing, comp title assistance, and/or phone/zoom consultation?

Hop on over to kidlithive.com/editorial-serv… !

From now 'til Friday, apply the coupon code 𝟐𝟓𝐎𝐅𝐅 to receive 25% off your order.

Day 1 #KidlitZombieWeek 2023:
Check out the awesome post by Heather Bell🏳️‍🌈
heatherbellbooks.com/2023/07/03/kid…

Then come back here and talk about what you go out of it!

(Don't forget to share with all your #kidlit #amrevising friends and use the hashtag #KidlitZombieWeek )

Happy revising!

Last day of the month, and I had to force the muse in order to get a PB draft done (to keep my streak of a draft every month). It's not a pretty story, but the bones are there. Maybe it could be something some day.

Webinar presenter: 'I'm talking too fast. I need to slow down.'
Me: *watches recording on 2x speed*
#ADHD