Category: pbparty
PBParty is an annual contest is for unagented writers and author-illustrators run by Mindy Alyse Weiss.
After winning a spot as a finalist for two straight years, I was invited to help out as a judge.
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#PBParty Judging Marathon 2026
The #PBParty team convened for a nearly 7-hour Zoom call marathon late into the night yesterday to cover all of the potential entries for inclusion in the showcase of finalists. I hope all of the judges got enough sleep. It’s a privilege to participate with so many dedicated people who truly love and care about Read more
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I’m a PBParty 2026 Judge!
After winning a spot in the Illustrator Showcase of PBParty the past two years (2024 & 2025), I was honored to have Mindy Alyse Weiss invite me to be a judge this year! What Is PBParty? PBParty is an annual contest is for unagented writers and author-illustrators. It’s a unique opportunity for picture book creators to immerse Read more
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#PBparty 2025 Finalist!
I participated in Mindy Alyse Weiss’ #pbparty picture book contest again this year and was again announced as a finalist! (My For Shenanigans Only submission was a finalist last year.) I submitted my story Count Rainbow as an author/illustrator and was one of 25 entries chosen for the illustrator’s showcase! I can’t wait to see all of the stories and artwork featured Read more
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Preparing for #pbparty
#PBPARTY is an annual contest run by Mindy Alyse Weiss to help connect unagented writers & author/illustrators with agents & editors. I’m prepping a manuscript and picture book dummy to submit this year, and was a 2024 Illustration Showcase Finalist. It’s a great time with a lot or participants, the ranking parties where users help Read more
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#PBParty 2024 Finalist
I participated in Mindy Alyse Weiss’ #pbparty last year and was announced as a finalist! I submitted my story FOR SHENANIGANS ONLY as an author/illustrator and was one of 25 entries chosen for the illustrator’s showcase. The event itself was a great experience, with or without the finalist result. I was paired with 6 other authors Read more