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June 11, 2025 In Speakers

2025 Superstar Speaker #3

It’s an exciting day! Emma Walton Hamilton is reporting live from Picture Book Summit Headquarters. It appears her sensors have located our final Superstar Speaker just in time for today’s Early Bird registration launch!

Let’s go straight to Emma for the full report…

Superstar Speaker #3 Announcement

 

Superstar Speaker Jason Chin was revealed yesterday and joins Susan Verde in this year’s online Picture Book Summit lineup for October 4, 2025. Who is rounding out this list of picture book superheroes?

 

 

Thank you, Emma, for that report. This news is BIG! We’re ecstatic to welcome our third Superstar Speaker….

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June 10, 2025 In Speakers

2025 Superstar Speaker #2

This just in! Reporter Julie Hedlund is transmitting from parts unknown with information on our second Superstar Speaker for Picture Book Summit 2025, coming to a computer near you on October 4, 2025.

We throw it now to Julie for the latest…

Superstar Speaker #2 Announcement

Our first Superstar Speaker was revealed yesterday, and that picture book superhero is Susan Verde. Who is today’s reveal?

 

Thank you, Julie! We’re thrilled to welcome our second Superstar Speaker….

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2025 Speakers ALL MYSTERY
June 9, 2025 In Speakers

2025 Superstar Speaker #1

Breaking news! Katie Davis interrupts this blog post to bring us news about our first Superstar Speaker for Picture Book Summit 2025, coming to a computer near you on October 4, 2025.

Let’s go straight to Katie with her eyewitness report…

Superstar Speaker #1 Announcement

2025 Speakers ALL MYSTERY

Thank you, Katie, for that special report. It’s been confirmed. Our first Superstar Speaker is….

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Bethany Hegedus Superpower Workshop 1 SQUARE
June 3, 2025 In Giveaway, Speakers

Bethany Hegedus: Secret Superpower Workshop

The secrets continue to be revealed for our 2025 event! Here’s what we’ve unveiled so far:

Our Picture Book Summit 2025 theme is: Big, Bold, and Brave: Supercharge Your Picture Books

Online Conference Date: October 4, 2025

Workshop #1: Wordcount Wizardry with Emma Walton Hamilton

Drum roll for Workshop #2 please! We are thrilled to present you with…

Secret Superpower:

How to Inspire Young Readers Without Teaching a Thing

Bethany Hegedus Workshop 2

Whether writing narrative fiction or nonfiction, SEL or LOL, we want our readers to leave with lessons they can apply to everyday life. But lessons are best learned when discovered by the reader. So how do we offer big, bold, and brave takeaways in our stories without preaching? Bethany Hegedus, award-winning author and founder of The Writing Barn, reveals how to wield this secret superpower, from her early hit-you-over-the-head drafts to her more balanced published books. Suit up for Bethany’s tips and tools to take you from teachy and preachy to engaging and empowering.

Get ready to use your secret superpowers for the good of all kidkind with Bethany’s help!
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Emma Walton Hamilton Wordcount Wizardry
June 2, 2025 In Speakers

Wordcount Wizardry with Emma Walton Hamilton

Let’s start our reveal party off with the first Picture Book Summit Workshop for 2025. It’s not a bird. It’s not a plane. It’s our Wordcount Wizard Emma Walton Hamilton materializing for Big, Bold, and Brave: Supercharge Your Picture Books!

Emma Walton Hamilton Wordcount Wizardry Workshop

Our very own Editor Extraordinaire will share actionable tips that you can use immediately to save your drafts from your writing nemeses including: Baron Boredom, Caption Unoriginal, and Major Too Many Words. Join us on October 4, 2025, for…

Wordcount Wizardry:
Supercharge Your Picture Books

In the world of picture books, every word counts—literally! But how do you know whether your manuscript has too many words or too few? And how can you be sure the words you’ve chosen are the best ones in the right order? Emma Walton Hamilton will guide you through the magic of word economy, pacing, and rhythm to help you craft big, bold stories in a tight, powerful package. Discover the hidden rules of picture book word counts, how to ensure each word pulls its weight, and how to leverage language so your choices do double duty. Whether you’re struggling to trim the fluff or wondering if you’ve cut too much, this workshop will supercharge your storytelling—one perfectly chosen word at a time!

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July 30, 2024 In Giveaway, Speakers

Founders Picture Book Giveaway 2024

Picture Book Summit Founders Book Giveaway

Our final picture book giveaway of July starts NOW!

This week, our Book Bundle features picture books created by our very own Picture Book Summit Founders: Emma Walton Hamilton, Julie Hedlund, and Katie Davis!

Read below for a quick preview of each picture book and then enter to win at the bottom of this post.

Enter today!

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July 16, 2024 In Giveaway, Speakers

Meg Medina Picture Book Giveaway

Our second picture book giveaway begins TODAY! This week, we feature picture books written by the National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature Meg Medina!

Read on for a brief description of each book and then enter to win below. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

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June 12, 2024 In Speakers

2024 Superstar Speakers Jon Klassen & Mac Barnett

Welcome back to the Picture Book Summit News Network!

It’s the final day of our PBSummit Olympic Trials. Broadcaster Julie Hedlund is stationed at Summit Beach in the middle of some fierce action. Who will spike their way to the top of the podium and claim the final Superstar Speaker spot at the 10th Anniversary Picture Book Summit coming to a computer near you on October 5, 2024?

Press play to hear Julie’s coverage of the last moments of this exciting event…

Superstar Speaker #3 Announcement

Wow! We have not one, but TWO Superstars to fill our final Speaker spot! Please welcome…

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June 11, 2024 In Speakers

2024 Superstar Speaker Meg Medina

Welcome back to the Picture Book Summit News Network!

Today, picture book newscaster Katie Davis is covering the PBSummit Olympic Trials taking place at Picture Book Summit Arena. Who will cut through the competition and grab the second Superstar Speaker spot at the 10th Anniversary Picture Book Summit coming to a computer near you on October 5, 2024?

Press play to hear Katie’s coverage of the event already in progress…

Superstar Speaker #2 Announcement

 

What an incredible way to knock the competition! Our second Superstar Speaker is….

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