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001 - Welcome to the 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast

Welcome to the 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast!

Host Julie Hedlund, Founder of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge, introduces us to this new podcast for picture book writers and/or illustrators.

What you'll discover in this episode:

The history of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge

When to register for the 2026 challenge

12 things Julie wished she knew when she started writing picture books

Join the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge in 2026. Click here to register by February 15, 2026.

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