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  • Kidlit Survival Guide

    Two author friends and critique partners, Christine Evans and Vicky Fang, writing about their experience in the kidlit world.

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    Writing children's books to inspire curiosity, change, and creativity DEAR MR. G, THE WISH LIBRARY, EVELYN THE ADVENTUROUS ENTOMOLOGIST, EMILY'S IDEA. https://pinwheelsandstories.com/links

  • Vicky Fang

    Author, illustrator, designer. LAYLA AND THE BOTS, FRIENDBOTS, INVENT-A-PET, BEST BUDDIES, AVA LIN, ONE MAD CAT (Candlewick '26) & more.

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