Tracy Schuldt Helixon

#PB and #HistoricalFiction author, teacher, mom, wife. Chasing creativity, kindness, faith, coffee, and chocolate. #12x12 #SCBWI

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

Still here to stay connected with the kidlit world, but posting primarily on Facebook now. Join me there at https://t.co/OFNf5RHzLG for bookish talk and weekly word scrambles!

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

We might be 2 1/2 hours apart, but seeing some of our favorites in-person at the #HallmarkChristmasExperience & texting during #WhenCallsTheHeart brings us together. Cheers to the lady who started my love for #historicalfiction by watching #LittleHouse with me way back when. ❤️

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

July @12x12Challenge picture book manuscript submitted! 🎉 Now, onward. Time to read new mentor texts! A non-fiction idea is brewing . . .

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

So proud of my critique group partner. Recognized in PBParty for her wonderful art once again. ❤️ Congratulations, Theresa !

[TheresaAnackerWohlers @AnackerTheresa]

Was thrilled to see my story on the HM list for Author/Illustrator Illustrator Gallery for #PBParty this yr. Grateful for @MindyAlyseWeiss and all her judges for hrs. of effort put in to support fellow #creatives #illustrators #kidlitart

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

@AnackerTheresa @MindyAlyseWeiss Hooray! So glad your wonderful art was recognized--again! ❤️

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

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[TheresaAnackerWohlers @AnackerTheresa]

#SCBWIDrawThis prompt word peach fuzz. I could think of nothing that reminded me more of peach fuzz than the muzzle of a horse. #kidlitart #illustrator #kidlit #horses

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

@MindyAlyseWeiss Character-driven sibling humor from Wisconsin. Thank you, @MindyAlyseWeiss! I always learn so much from this. ❤️

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

Ellie Anna Johanna Jones becomes a duck. A unicorn. A mouse. A bear. Her brother, Michael Fustus Augustus Jones, is also transformed. He just doesn’t know it yet. Ellie the Duck is a story of determination, #SIBLING bonds, and the power of imagination. #PBPitch

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

Gather, students. Now’s the time! We will practice how to rhyme. On a cold day, on a boat, one must wear a nice warm _____?
Jacket!
Close. Let’s try again because Ms. Gray is NOT giving up, in RHYME TIME. #PBPitch

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

After Ellie discovers her favorite color is green, everything around her must follow suit—clothes, socks, art, oatmeal, her brother. But the oatmeal ISN’T green? And Michael likes PURPLE? She can fix that. Antics ensue in this story of strong will and #SIBLING bonds. #PBPitch

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

Whenever Molly and Grandad see something spectacular, they simply must do a jig. But when a new friend questions that tradition, Molly decides maybe it’s time to stop—until something happens that surprises them all. A story of family, authenticity, and celebrating joy. #PBPitch

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

Spunky and curious, Bree has questions–A LOT of questions. But when she has a seizure in class, a new diagnosis fades her bright spirit. Temporarily. Bree’s Busy, Beautiful Brain celebrates friendship, curiosity, and resilience while dispelling fears about epilepsy. #PBPITCH #DIS

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

Hooray! #PBParty 2024 submission is in the books. I'm so thankful for the encouragement and support of this generous #KidLitCommunity. Thank you to @mindyalyseweiss and the PBParty team for ALL of your time and effort, and congratulations 🎉 to everyone who entered. #WeDidIt!

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

@beckijokidd Sounds fun, and a great read-aloud name for a character. Go Zipper! ❤️ Good luck.

[Becki J. Kidd @beckijokidd]

Zipper, the fly, has one speed--Fast. He has no time for Rules, until he finds himself in peril and the Rules might be the only things that save him. #Humor #PBPitch

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

When Ellie discovers her favorite color is green, everything around her must follow suit—clothes, socks, art, oatmeal, her brother. But the oatmeal ISN’T green? And Michael likes PURPLE? She can fix that. Antics ensue in this story of strong will and #SIBLING bonds. #PBPitch

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

Ellie Anna Johanna Jones becomes a duck. A unicorn. A mouse. A bear. Her brother, Michael Fustus Augustus Jones, is also transformed. He just doesn’t know it yet. Ellie the Duck is a story of determination, sibling bonds, and the power of imagination. #PBPitch #SIBLINGS

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

Spunky and curious, Bree has questions – A LOT of questions. But when she has a seizure in class, a new diagnosis fades her bright spirit. Temporarily. Bree’s Busy, Beautiful Brain dispels fears about epilepsy with a light, empowering tone. #DIS #PBPitch

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

Whenever Molly and Grandad see something spectacular, they simply must do a jig. But when a new friend questions their tradition, Molly decides that maybe it’s time to stop—until something happens that surprises them all. #PBPitch

[Tracy Schuldt Helixon @THelixon]

Gather, students.
Now’s the time!
We will practice how to rhyme.
On a cold day, on a boat, one must wear a nice warm ____?

Jacket!

Close. Let’s try again because Ms. Gray is NOT giving up in Rhyme Time. #PBPitch