Absolutely THRILLED to be a winner…thank you Elane and Sarah @IAmInPrint and @LittleTigerUK 🫶 and congrats to all the winners, highly commended, shortlisted and everyone brave enough to put their story out there 🥰
I Am Writing Picture Books
Judged by @LittleTigerUK
1st: Yukiko Stranger-Galey
2nd: Kim Franklin
3rd: Josette Reeves
Highly Commended:
Helen Ishmurzin
Tracie Renee
Christina Paschyn
5/10
Meet Willow. Willow loves to talk - especially at the completely wrong times! When the school holds a sponsored silence, nobody thinks Willow can do it. Can she prove them wrong? “Wordy Willow” is a story about determination and never giving up #PitchJPPB24
When Malachi travels to Jamaica, he longs to climb Blue Mountain with his grandad, worried his grandad is not strong enough to climb. Malachi tries to find the courage to ask him and fulfil his dream. #PitchJPPB24 🇯🇲
What happens when one family, known for being the BEST complainers, has a member who only sees the good? For the Grumbletons, it’s a crisis! Tayo’s family will do whatever it takes to “fix” him, but maybe he’s just fine as he is #PitchJPPB24
The #PitchJPPB24 Event is officially OPEN! Black-British picture book writers, now’s your chance to pitch your stories to industry experts. Post your pitch between 9am-4pm and don’t forget to use #PitchJPPB24! Publishers, agents & editors will be following the hashtag all day✨
@writes_Sabrina Agree that probably unique to each agent. If it helps to know…I signed with my US agent while I lived in Canada, and we have stayed together with my move to the UK 🇬🇧
Our inbox needs some love for Issue 3: THINGS IN THE NIGHT! Lit Kids Magazine is accepting submissions through July from kids age 5 to 13! Send us your best writing, photography, and art for consideration. And keep shining! ✨
https://t.co/HvZrpsZeXJ
#parents#kidlit#emag#july
Our Winners’ Gallery for Best Chapter Book for 5-8-year-olds is now live! See who won, read short extracts of the stories… Congratulations to all. 🥳
https://t.co/rEdRnzfwoe
#WritingCommunity#kidlit#searchlightawards
Just wanted to add to this to say a big thank you to my fabulous CPs and my rocking agent @JoyceGrackle@seymouragency - their continuous support and insightful comments keep me going on this writing journey 💗
Absolutely THRILLED to be a winner…thank you Elane and Sarah @IAmInPrint and @LittleTigerUK 🫶 and congrats to all the winners, highly commended, shortlisted and everyone brave enough to put their story out there 🥰
I Am Writing Picture Books
Judged by @LittleTigerUK
1st: Yukiko Stranger-Galey
2nd: Kim Franklin
3rd: Josette Reeves
Highly Commended:
Helen Ishmurzin
Tracie Renee
Christina Paschyn
5/10