Jamie Bills

Dream come true! Thanks for everyone who has helped me along the way!

The #PBParty contest starts in 24 hours. Wahoooo! Enter between midnight and 8 pm Eastern on March 17. Don't wait until the last minute--there's a lot of info needed & you don't want to risk tech issues - especially with 44+ agents/editors! mindyalyseweiss.com/2026-pbparty-c…

@LouiseMAamodt @esc_key Congratulations! Great review!!

🥹 Read the full review here: kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/l… @esc_key

Agents, editors, and publishers, view over 150 kids-YA graphic novel pithes at #KidLitGN's pitch event at kidlitgn.com/submission-det…

@MindyAlyseWeiss Me too. I take a little space to acknowledge the disappointment, then I get to work. I like the way you put that, something else to hope for.

The #PBParty finalists will be announced soon. Wahoooo! Congrats to them...& everyone who entered. You worked hard on your entry & sent new hope out. That makes you a winner! If a 'no' gets you down, what helps take the sting away so you can dive back into PBs? 1/2

@MindyAlyseWeiss I have moved on to creating a piece for @viviankirkfield 50 precious words, my Feb. 12x12 story, and other stories that need revising. Keeping busy and moving on is what works best for me and helps me feel better if I am not selected as a winner. :)

Everyone is welcome to chime in on the #PBParty daily discussions. 😊 How do you make time past faster while waiting for news? 🌟I celebrate putting new hope out in the world 🌟Write, write, write, revise, revise, revise 🌟Making a specific writing goal helps a lot, too!

@beckijokidd @MindyAlyseWeiss Right back at you!

@jmebills @MindyAlyseWeiss Me too, Jamie. Good luck.

@donaldson_ju @MindyAlyseWeiss Thank you, Julia! ❤️

@MindyAlyseWeiss I was sad to miss the party. Thank you for the recording link on your website! Super helpful!

The #PBParty prep Zoom is almost here...just 2 hours away. Wahooooo! Who will be there? mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-prep-z…

@MindyAlyseWeiss @SylviaiChen Oh, yay! Maybe this will help me decide between my top two choices! Big thanks to you both!

Yes! Everyone loved it so much last year. @SylviaiChen and I were actually working on the #PBParty agent/editor wishes and non-wishes a little while ago. I especially think it's good to share what we keep hearing is a non-wish/hard sell. That's why we've had so few bios--and it's the highest thing on the non-wish list again this year. I'm so grateful to the agents and editors who shared their thoughts with me. 💖

There are SO many great items and services to bid on!

@MindyAlyseWeiss @BeccaMcMurdie Wow! 🤩

Here's the list of 55 participating agents, editors & ADs for the 2025 #PBParty contest. Wahoooooo! I'll shout out as more yeses come in. To help you prepare, this post has a link to the 2025 Ranking Party (thanks for running it @BeccaMcMurdie) & a participant badge/banner. mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty-a…

@kfosterauthor Love this. Thank you for the reminder. I am 5 years in and am doing all those things… just gotta keep going. ❤️ Congratulations. 🎉

I have 6 kid's books published & 6 more under contract. I wrote & queried for 10 years before my first yes. How did I get that yes? Reading all the kid's books Writing as often as possible Critiquing others' work Finding writer friends Perseverance Luck & timing #bookstagram

@12x12Challenge I learned to think deeper on character growth. ❤️

OMG! Today is the LAST DAY before #12x12PB opens! Our grand finale prize is a pro #picturebook critique from one of our 12 x 12 Critique Ninjas. Comment to win. Members: Share something you've learned from a CN critique. Nonmembers: Do you have a critique group? #kidlit

@Literally_Lynne Congratulations ladies! Joyce- I am super excited for you!

At Rate Your Story we have limited Membership spots so that we can focus on helping our Members on their path to publishing success. Last month, we kicked off applications to apply for a FREE six-week Pacing Mentorship! To be eligible for future targeted opportunities (as well as 18 Ratings and Feedback, 11 Crafty Webinars (and replays), a year of Mentor Text Talks, Free First Impressions Feedback and MORE, join us at rateyourstory.org/become-a-member Here are our winners...Congratulations to them! We can't wait to see them fly high! @RateYourStory

@dshenry1 @SourcebooksKids Congratulations!!!

What a way to wake up!! 😍Thank you @northerndawnawards for selecting HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS as winner of the Holiday Category. 🥹💗🎉 What a way to end 2024, my debut year!!! 🎉 @SourcebooksKids Making books takes teamwork 🙌 I owe so much to so many 🥰 ⬇️

@KaitlynLeann17 So sweet.

I may be crying happy tears right now... #teachers #teaching #thankful #kindness #mathteacher

@theislandwriter I am with you!! 🐖 ✈️ 😁

#Publishing can be SO hard w/ painfully slow responses— but BELIEVE that things ARE happening! Introducing my newest ornament: a flying pig. It really spoke to me 🤩 So, are you with me?! LET’S GO MAKE THOSE PIGS FLY! #5amwritersclub #author #writingcommunity #kidlit #coffee

@Literally_Lynne Congratulations! That is amazing!

I am over the moon to be on Team #LittlePressPublishing with such brilliant creatives! I'm so grateful for this opportunity! #SeasonsOfKidlit #Editor #Holidays #Celebrations #Anniversaries

@KaitlynLeann17 @MonicaAcker1 @Bradford_Agents @marblepressbook Yay! Congratulations!

So excited to share this wonderful #book news for @MonicaAcker1’s second #picturebook that’s so much fun! Can’t wait for everyone to read it! @Bradford_Agents @marblepressbook