Matt Tesoriero – How I Got My Agent
Today’s How I Got My Agent post puts the biggest smile on our faces! We’ve believed in Matt Tesoriero’s talent since he was a 12 x 12 Scholarship Winner in 2016. We’ve seen him post manuscripts for critique in the Full Manuscript section, we’ve watched him give critiques to help fellow members, and we’ve applauded […]
12 x 12 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
It is my great pleasure to introduce the members of the first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for The 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. Our goal here at 12 x 12 is to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community. To achieve that goal, we need to create and maintain a safe […]
12 x 12 July 2020 Good News!
It’s time to celebrate! There are four new 12 x 12 member books out this month and a ton of agent signings! All of today’s good news was submitted before July 1st. Be sure to have your good news submitted by the 1st of the month for inclusion in that month’s Good News Post. A […]
Meet our 2016 12 x 12 Scholarship Winners!
Let’s ring in the New Year by congratulating and welcoming our 2016 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge Scholarship winners! In 2014, the 12 x 12 community generously donated funds to provide four scholarships in two categories — Diversity and Financial Need — for pre-published picture book authors. The generosity continued in 2015–our members donated again […]