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Morgan Lau

@MorganCreates

'24SCBWIvirtualwinterconfwinner '24Black Voices Literary Contest winner #50PreciousWords winner '24 #PBParty ‘24+23 HM #FWFwinner'23+'22 #kidlit

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If you're planning to join the #PBParty contest on March 17, enter this HUGE critique giveaway to help you prepare. There's over 47 prizes! mindyalyseweiss.com/2026crit…
Huge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Huge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

If you're planning to enter the 2026 PBParty contest, here are TONS of critique prizes you can win to help prepare. Good luck. :)

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A charming new interview, book & TREAT is on #SeasonsOfKidLit.com! 💚🧙‍♀️📚 Fly on over for a closer look at @KarenYin’s newest book, Nice to Eat You!, hear the inspiration & path to publication, and enter her #BookGiveaway! seasonsofkidlit.com/post/tri… #AmReading #AmWriting
Trick or Treat with Karen Yin + Treat Inside!

Trick or Treat with Karen Yin + Treat Inside!

Hi, to all you charming readers, writers, and creators out there! ✨ Today, we’re serving up a Witch-tastic treat by celebrating author Karen Yin and her delectable picture book, Nice to Eat You! When...

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Try it out! I got High-Concept Connoisseur - Should You Write High Concept, Lyrical, or Combination Picture Books? tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6…
Should You Write High Concept, Lyrical, or Combination Picture Books?

Should You Write High Concept, Lyrical, or Combination Picture Books?

Concept can be king, but not always. Lyrical can be just as compelling, and some people prefer a combination. Which are you? Take the quiz and find out!

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I just found this coin today in my daughter's room. Happy Birthday #MayaAngelou!
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Sylvia Liu@artsylliuApr 1
✨A Books of Hope Giveaway!✨I'm giving away these amazing picture books by Kobi Yamada/Charles Santoso; Peter H. Reynolds; @chanastiefel/ Susan Gal; @KimberlyBiddle4/ David Wilkerson. To enter, L + RP. Leave a comment for a bonus entry. Ends April 8.
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For Harriet Tubman Day, we'd like to share this story from 2017, when a remarkable photo album containing a previously unknown photograph of Harriet Tubman was jointly acquired by the Library and the Smithsonian, and conserved for future generations. ⬇️ blogs.loc.gov/loc/2018/03/ha… #HarrietTubmanDay
Alisha Chipman holds a photograph of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, one of 44 portraits inside a photo album jointly acquired by the Library and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Photo: Shawn Miller.

ALT Alisha Chipman holds a photograph of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, one of 44 portraits inside a photo album jointly acquired by the Library and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Photo: Shawn Miller.

The restored Emily Howland Album featuring an a previously unknown portrait of Harriet Tubman, March 25, 2019. Photo by Shawn Miller.

ALT The restored Emily Howland Album featuring an a previously unknown portrait of Harriet Tubman, March 25, 2019. Photo by Shawn Miller.

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The 2026 #PBParty contest starts in one week. Can you believe it's almost here? Are you ready? The judges and I can't wait to read your entries soon.
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THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST IS OPEN!!! viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/… via @viviankirkfield Please share to spread the word!!!
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The 2026 #PBParty contest has 39 participating agents/editors so far. Wahoooo! It's only been a few days since e-mailing editors & a bit longer for agents, so I'm hoping we'll have tons more yeses by the showcase. Enter to win one of over 45 critiques! mindyalyseweiss.com/2026crit…
Huge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Huge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

If you're planning to enter the 2026 PBParty contest, here are TONS of critique prizes you can win to help prepare. Good luck. :)

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Happy Women’s History Month to the Queens of the Hill 👑🧡💚 From classrooms to boardrooms, labs to stages, Rattler women embody excellence with caring. This month, we honor their crowns, their courage and their commitment to community.  #QueensOfTheHill #WomensHistoryMonth
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I look forward to #Storystorm every January. It's definitely one of my favorite #kidlit things. ✨ If you want to sign up too, check it out here 👇 taralazar.com/2025/12/26/sto… Thanks @taralazar!
Storystorm 2026 Registration is Open!

Storystorm 2026 Registration is Open!

It’s that time of the year again! Welcome to STORYSTORM 2026 Registration! Nine years ago I changed the name and month of my annual writing challenge, from Picture Book Idea Month (PiBoIdMo) to STO…

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Today’s #OddSocksDay reminds us that standing out is something to celebrate. Every pair tells a story, just like every child. Let’s make kindness the trend that never goes out of style. 💙 #AntiBullyingWeek #CoolToBeKind #ActAgainstBullying #OddSocksDay
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OutKast is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: “We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
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The #KDZ crew had a blast discussing NF writing tools in this month’s episode of the #kidlitdeconstructionzonepodcast. Check out our shorter ep, show notes, & resources! youtube.com/watch?v=izuaAZHB… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #kidlit #kidlitchat
Tools for Dynamic Nonfiction (KidLit Writing Tips)

Tools for Dynamic Nonfiction (KidLit Writing Tips)

KidLit Deconstruction Zone (KDZ) Podcast Episode 7: Tools for Dynam...

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#OTD in 2016, our museum opened its doors to the public. Today, we’re celebrating 9 years as the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting, and showcasing the African American story.
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it makes me so sad that there’s whole generations of kids not being raised on soft & gentle 2D animation style anymore 😭
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President Trump sending U.S. troops to bomb Iran without the consent of Congress is a blatant violation of our Constitution.
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June events are up on the #KidLitEvents Calendar, and I'm busy getting the emails ready for the next few weeks. What webinar, course, or conference are you looking forward to most this month? 😍 carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/ #PB #MG #YA #KidLit #WritingCommunity
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Send this to a tennis-loving mom or mom figure in your life. #HappyMothersDay!
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Public media is a lifeline for emergency alerts, educational content, and trusted news. If you value it, now’s the time to fight for its future. Email your lawmakers now: bit.ly/3YMxiXB #ProtectMyPublicMedia
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