Debbie Ridpath Ohi

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If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @LianaBrooks

23/08/17 22:27

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At some point, you just have to let go.

23/08/14 22:42

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Tip for those posting good news about picture books & tagging author: Pls tag/mention ILLUSTRATOR too, esp if you are using their art to help promote a book. For info re: how you can get involved: picturesmeanbusiness.com @picturesmeanb #PicturesMeanBusiness

23/07/05 20:54

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In case it helps others: I have found it important, esp on days when I'm feeling overwhelmed/low, to embrace JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out). cont'd

23/06/22 21:45

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William Steig didn't start writing children's books until age 61, then went on to write more than 30. More proof that it’s never too late to start.

23/06/22 21:24

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You never know what will come out of a broken crayon.

23/06/21 00:20

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My biggest piece of creativity advice for aspiring writers & illustrators (all ages): make regular time to PLAY. Don't be precious about what you create. I also advise creating AWAY from social media, to avoid being influenced / discouraged / held back.

23/06/15 21:40

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Teachers! You can help educate next generation of kidlit authors & publishers by mentioning illustrators by name, discussing illustrators w/ your class, inviting illus to visit, and more: picturesmeanbusiness.com/teachers/ #PicturesMeanBusiness

23/06/12 23:35

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I've been hearing my keynote at #scbwifl23 made some people cry, that it was what they needed to hear. For those who weren't there: my main msg was a reminder to prioritize your own mental health, to remember to breathe. Here's one of my slides.

23/06/05 11:30

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To those disheartened re: publisher rejections: I started submitting mss to kidlit publishers in 1995. During the 15 yrs before my 1st children's book contract, I sometimes felt like giving up. Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.

23/05/26 05:35

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Reminder to those posting or talking about illustrated books: Remember to credit/tag ILLUSTRATOR in addition to author, esp if using illustrator's art in promo, schools, etc. See #PicturesMeanBusiness picturesmeanbusiness.com Illus: @jabberworks

23/05/15 22:51

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Happy #AsianHeritageMonth! RT for chance to win copy of #SamAndEva (Canada/US). Download my free print-ready activity sheet on how to write "FRIEND" in Japanese: debbieohi.com/book/book-same… (scroll to bottom) @SimonSchusterCA @SimonKIDS cont'd

23/05/02 01:27

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Anyone else cycle thru these four stages of writing? I'm ramping up to send out my scary mg Japanese yokai novel & guess which one I'm at now. 😜 Hopinghoping to be a DEBUT mg author! My history with rejections: debbieohi.com/2022/06/persev… Pls wish me luck!

23/04/13 21:01

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Gentle reminder to authors & publishers of illustrated books launching this week: Remember to credit/tag the ILLUSTRATOR, esp if you're using their art in promotional materials. See #PicturesMeanBusiness: picturesmeanbusiness.com Illus: @jabberworks

23/04/11 20:49

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When it's a challenge staying positive on social media, I try to focus on passing on good karma instead of bad. What also helps me (in case this helps others): I seek out those who inspire me to be a better person instead of trying to pull me & others down.

23/04/04 05:49

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It's my birthday today! To celebrate, I'm giving away copy of #SamAndEva (debbieohi.com/book/book-same…). RT to enter! US/Canada. I'll pick random winner next wk. And THANK YOU so much to everyone who has encouraged and supported my work over the years! 📚🎉 cont'd twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

23/03/29 20:34

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To creators who feel like they're spinning their wheels, that nothing they do seems to make a difference: Believe me, I've been there. Still go there sometimes. My advice: focus on what you enjoy, always be learning, limit time on social media. cont'd

23/03/16 22:20

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You never know what will come out of a broken crayon. I love seeing how educators are using broken crayon art with students: debbieohi.com/resources/reso…

23/02/21 02:09

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I want to read ALL THE BOOKS. 📚 RT if you do, too! I'll pick a winner next week, will send sketch debbieohi.com/rules-rt/. 🎉 Trying out #SketchBoxJanuary pkg. Thanks @JodiKrangle for holiday gift! See next tweet in thread for full @getSketchBox contents. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

23/01/08 03:11

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What Cinderella REALLY wanted.

22/12/12 21:47

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To all those buying children's books from independent bookstores as holiday gifts (whether they're mine or not): THANK YOU. 📚💛 Follow @indiebound @cibabooks for #IndieBookstore inspiration! #ShopIndie #ShopLocal #ShopEarly

22/12/01 22:57

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Don't rush children out of picture books. Picture help plant the seed for the love of reading and writing, encourage conversations. Why do YOU think picture books are important? Post with hashtag #PictureBooksAreImportant, so others can see.

22/11/26 23:37

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Best way to get young people to invest their time in reading is to be willing to invest time in it ourselves.

22/11/20 00:00

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Kidlit Illustrators! Looking for ways to build, expand & sustain your illustration career? Sign up for our Illustrator Creative Lab at #scbwiNY23! Follow @SCBWI for details about when reg opens. More about our Creative Lab: scbwi.org/event-in-perso… cont'd

22/11/09 00:27

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A #DaylightSavingTime comic for writers (esp those doing #NaNoWriMo!).

22/11/06 22:23