Hi, folks! On Inauguration Day, I’ve got a great episode with Julie Hedlund of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge. We talk about writing picture books, writing prolifically and vetting ideas, and how to be a good ally to marginalized communities.

We had a wonderful discussion with a lot to benefit both children’s writers and writers for adults. If you do want write picture books, consider signing up for 12 x 12 and writing 12 drafts in 12 months. I finally signed up this morning and I can’t wait to do some writing this afternoon!

About Julie:

ulie Hedlund is a children’s book author who lives with her own troop of two children and a VERY large and misbehaved hound dog. Her latest book, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS THE SUN has been hailed as belonging on the shelf “between Guess How Much I Love You and Goodnight Moon.” Her book A TROOP IS A GROUP OF MONKEYS is based on her two popular and critically-acclaimed storybook apps for the iPad. When she is not acting like a monkey, Julie is busy writing more books and visiting with the kids who read them at schools and libraries.

Julie’s site

The 12 x 12 Challenge