PB First Lines
Sara KrugerA monthly collection of first lines from recently published picture books including analysis
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 58 | Subscribers | Read | skruger.substack.com |
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I write picture books and middle grade novels, and I help other writers develop their stories through my kidlit critique service and monthly analysis of picture book openings, PB First Lines, at www.SaraKruger.com.
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