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034 - 12 x 12 New York Times Bestsellers!

What's it like to be a New York Times Bestseller?

It's a momentous time for the 12 x 12 membership and so we bring you a momentous podcast episode!

During the first week of August 2026, not one but TWO 12 x 12 member books were on the New York Times Bestseller List for Children's Picture Books (August 2, 2026). Considering that any book currently in print from Dr. Seuss. Maurice Sendak, and Margaret Wise Brown to award-winners and everything released this year, it's quite an accomplishment to land on the bestseller list.

Congratulations go to 12 x 12 members Kari Lavelle and Michael Benner!…

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