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Laura Polasek

@PolasekLj

Writer. Mom. Lover of books and tea 🫖 📖 🇨🇦 | CANSCAIP WFCC PB Shortlist '23, Longlist '24 | #KidsChoiceKidlitWritingContest MG winner '24

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So excited to make the longlist again this year! Congratulations to everyone and thank you to the judges! #kidlit #pb

NEWS: Congratulations to the writers of the longlisted entries in our 2024 Writing for Children Competition! More than 600 entries were received. Shortlist in September. Finalists & winners in October. See the list, here: canscaip.org/Longlist-Short…

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It’s time for #ChatWithThePBLady! Check out my interview with @DarcieNaslund We talked about her inspiring book My Mom is Not a Superhero. jennylynnpease.wordpress.com/2024/08/30/int…


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ICYMI yesterday, #PitchMe details are now up: kristavandolzer.blogspot.com/2024/08/pitchm… Submission windows will open on Wednesday, September 4!


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Pedro is on pre-order! To celebrate, my beautiful & talented agent, @KarlyDizon, & I are doing #giveaways! You could ⭐️win an #ARC of Pedro OR ⭐️ a #query #critique from Karly!!! Share, follow, like. Bonus for #pirate memes, or tagging #kidlit friends! cardinalrulepress.com/products/pedro…


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Ta-daaaa!!!! It's a FREE VERSE poetry contest for kidlit -- because kidlit is NOT just about rhyme! You can do it! And we can't wait to see what you create. Get all the details at reneelatulippe.com/poetry-contest/

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Another great interview! #pbspotlight

⭐️NEW PICTURE BOOK SPOTLIGHT⭐️ Agent Spotlight + GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY w/ @MaraCobbWrites of Martin Literary Management 🤩 PB manuscript critique is up for grabs! See post for details on how to enter! 🤓 pbspotlight.com/single-post/ag… #PBSpotlight #amquerying #kidlit

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If you like to read children's books with #disabilityrepresentation please sign up for my monthly newsletter, Chronically Kidlit. When you sign up you will receive a list of 25 disability or differences #PB recs. darcienaslund.com/webinar-regist… #representationmatters #disabledauthor


Calling all Canadian #kidlit authors! There are still a few days left to enter this awesome competition🍁canscaip.org/Writing-for-Ch… #canscaip #WFCC2024 #amwriting #picturebooks

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May 4th was the launch date for our latest book, My Mom Is Not a Superhero. Read all about Darcie's first publishing experience here! dc-canada.ca/blog/the-road-…


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So thrilled to announce that @PolasekLj is the winner for this week's #MidWeekCritique! 🥳 But don't worry! @LoriMKeating will be back on MONDAY to give away our next #MidWeekCritique, so make sure you're following & keep your eyes peeled for that!

Hey, #Kidlit it's giveaway time! I'm giving away a critique for a non-rhyming PB, CB or MG (up to 700 words) or a query critique for this week's #MidWeekCritique! To enter, comment with a gif about the manuscript. Winners will be announced this Wednesday, May 8!



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Our Writing For Children Competition is all about encouraging and promoting not-yet-published Canadian #kidlit writers. Now’s your chance! Polish off that Picture Book, MG or YA manuscript! Deadline May 31. Submission guidelines here: canscaip.org/Writing-for-Ch…

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Hiiiii!! 👋 It’s us, The Frenzies! 📚 Follow this account for all Frenzy Friends and #KitLitVibes updates! @GennieGorback @MollyIppolito @JessHinrichs @LindseyBHobson

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Congratulations @DarcieNaslund! I'm so excited for your book to be out in the world!


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Join me for a #bookreading of Wingless at the Mary C. Moore Public Library in Lacombe, AB! There will be free colouring sheets available of Wingless character art, and a Q&A session about Wingless, #writing and #bookpublishing!

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If you're in Ottawa, you don't want to miss this book launch! By @DarcieNaslund Discover the book: dc-canada.ca/my-mom-is-not-…

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Great interview! #PBSpotlight

🌙NEW PICTURE BOOK SPOTLIGHT☀️ Author Spotlight & GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY w/ @kateallenfox! Check it out and be safe out there! 😎 pbspotlight.com/single-post/au… #amquerying #PBSpotlight #Eclipse2024



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Continue your deep dive into humor with mentor texts! #KidlitHaha Week 📚 GIVEAWAY Enter to win a book by: @antiplayer @devpetty @JustinRColon @clairetatters @BrianGehrlein RT & ❤️ this Post. Comment below with any thoughts, feelings, or questions from this week.

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Eek! One month to go!!!

We received our first shipment of this beautiful SEL book about a mother with MS and a daughter who yearns to understand this invisible illness! Pre-order today: dc-canada.ca/my-mom-is-not-…

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